Obituaries
Isidoro Ortega "Lolo" Garcia
Jan 5, 2015
ISIDORO "LOLO" ORTEGA GARCIA PHARR - Isidoro Ortega Garcia, 67, died Monday, January 5, 2015, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Garcia was born in Pharr and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Elisa Garcia; a son, David Garcia; and his only brother, Jose Garcia. Isidoro is survived by...
Jesus "Chuy" Luna Dr.
Jan 5, 2015
DR. JESÚS “CHUY” LUNA EDINBURG, TX - Dr. Jesús “Chuy” Luna passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. He was 70 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustavo Luna and Antonia Rodriguez Luna; and one sister Gloria Luna Rodriguez. He was Professor Emeritus of History at California State University, Fresno where he taught for over 30 years....
Alonzo V. Rodriguez
Jan 5, 2015
ALONZO V. RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG - Alonzo V. Rodriguez, 72, died Monday, January 5, 2015, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Harlingen, Mr. Rodriguez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Alonzo was a proud US Navy Veteran who served overseas in Cuba. He was known as a loving husband, father, grandfather, but most of all a strong man...
Connie Cameron
Jan 4, 2015
CONNIE CAMERON ALAMO – Connie Cameron, 60, died Sunday, January 4, 2015, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Brownsville, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Cameron. Mrs. Cameron is survived by her two sons, George Abel (Adrina Bett) Molina of Austin, TX, Adam Steve (Lili) Cameron of...
Rene Mora Lopez
Jan 3, 2015
RENE MORA LOPEZ PHARR — Rene Mora Lopez, 71, died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juanita and Ramon Lopez; one brother Samuel Lopez; two sisters, Ernestina Solis and Consuelo Leal. Mr. Lopez is survived by his wife, Hortencia Solis Lopez of Pharr; four daughters, Yvonne (Guillermo)...
Angelica Valdez
Jan 3, 2015
ANGELITA VALDEZ DONNA – Angelita Valdez, 93, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at her residence in Donna. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reymundo Valdez; and a son, Carlos Valdez. Mrs. Valdez is survived by her sons, Reynaldo (Carmen) Valdez of Alamo, and Jose Luis Valdez of Donna; two daughters, Juanita (Vaughn) Cox, and Irma Luna both, of...
Clemente Cruz
Jan 3, 2015
CLEMENTE CRUZ SAN JUAN – Clemente Cruz, 81, died Saturday, January 03, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Cruz was born in San Juan and lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eloida Cruz; his parents, Silvestre and Micaela Cruz; and a brother. Clemente is survived by 12 children, Antonio...
Jose Pedro Puga
Jan 2, 2015
JOSE PEDRO PUGA PHARR – Jose Pedro Puga, 92, died Friday, January 2, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mr. Puga had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elvia Garza Puga; parents, Inocencio and Maria Galinda Puga; and two sisters, Isidra Guice and Alicia Garza. Jose...
Belen C. Perez
Jan 2, 2015
BELEN C. PEREZ EDINBURG - Belen C. Perez, 84, went to be with our Heavenly Father, Friday, January 2, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Belen loved spending time with her family and they will always remember her for sharing delicious meals and homemade tortillas. When she wasn’t cooking, “Ama” as she was fondly called, liked to watch...
Jesse Ruiz Sr.
Jan 2, 2015
JESSE RUIZ SAN JUAN – Jesse Ruiz, 86, died Friday, January 2, 2015, at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in San Antonio, he had lived in San Juan for 30 years and was formerly of Berrien Springs, Michigan. Mr. Ruiz is survived by four children, Jesse Ruiz, of Pleasanton, TX, Jimmy Ruiz, of Selma, TX, Jerry Ruiz, of High...
Candelaria Barrera
Jan 2, 2015
CANDELARIA BARRERA SAN JUAN – Candelaria Barrera, 94, died Friday, January 2, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mexico, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Eduvijes Barrera; birth mother, Nieves Garza; mother who raised her, Dolores Barrera; brother, Victoriano Barrera; half-brother, Reynaldo Barrera; half-sisters,...
Isamael "Smiley" Reyna
Jan 1, 2015
ISMAEL "SMILEY" REYNA EDINBURG - Ismael "Smiley" Reyna, 61, died Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Reyna was born in Lima, OH and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Israel G. Reyna; and a nephew, Edgar Flores. Ismael is survived by his wife, Nielda Reyna; his...
Maria Cruz Cavazos
Dec 31, 2014
MARIA CRUZ CAVAZOS SAN JUAN - Maria Cruz Cavazos, 86, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, she had lived in San Juan most of her life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Gregorio...
Juan F. Sanchez
Dec 31, 2014
JUAN F. SANCHEZ SAN JUAN – Juan F. Sanchez, 51, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Hargill, TX, he had lived in San Juan most of his life and was a dedicated plumber pipefitter for Local 823 for 28 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Severiano Sanchez and Tomasa Martinez Sanchez. Mr....
Noe Gerald Garza
Dec 30, 2014
NOE GERALD GARZA EDINBURG – Noe Gerald Garza, 68, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Oldham, England, Noe grew up in Los Saenz and lived in Edinburg since 1981. He spent the last 15 years of his life residing at the Red Penny Ranch in Red Gate. Noe was a veteran of the United States...
Alicia L. Garza
Dec 29, 2014
ALICIA L. GARZA ALAMO – God has opened up the gates of heaven for Alicia L. Garza on Monday, December 29, 2014, to welcome her home at the age of 87. She was born in Robstown, TX and had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by...
Pedro Ruiz
Dec 29, 2014
PEDRO RUIZ McALLEN – Pedro Ruiz, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2014, at his McAllen residence. Pedro was born in Matamoros, Nuevo Leon, raised in Nipomo, California, and lived in McAllen for 50 years. Known as “Pete” by everyone who knew him, he was an avid traveler who enjoyed traveling together with his loved ones. His love...
Aurora G. Martinez
Dec 28, 2014
AURORA G. MARTINEZ PHARR – Aurora G. Martinez, 85, died Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Dale, Texas, Mrs. Martinez had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Esequiel Martinez, Sr. Aurora is survived by...
Christina O. Medina Rev.
Dec 27, 2014
REV. CHRISTINA O. MEDINA EDINBURG – Rev. Christina O. Medina, 81, died Saturday, December 27, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Medina had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was best known for her dedication to the Lord. Rev. Christina O. Medina did missionary work in Mexico from 1978 to 1988. She was a...
Raul Gonzales
Dec 26, 2014
RAUL GONZALES McALLEN – Raul Gonzales, 95, died Friday, December 26, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mr. Gonzales, an avid horseman, began riding at the age of 5 years old, working as a ranch hand and becoming a ranch foreman for the Guerra Brothers in Linn/San Manuel for over 38 years. He had lived in...
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