Obituaries

Liberato Felix Jr.

Liberato Felix Jr.

Dec 26, 2014

LIBERATO FELIX, JR. EDINBURG — Liberato Felix, Jr., 83, died and joined our heavenly Lord, Friday, December 26, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. Originally, from San Luis de Cordero in the state of Durango, Mexico, he was born to parents, Liberato Felix Sr. and Francisca Calzada on February 23, 1931. He made his way to the...

Guadalupe F. De Leon

Guadalupe F. De Leon

Dec 24, 2014

GUADALUPE F. DE LEON MISSION - Guadalupe F. De Leon, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Lupe was born in Mission on November 20 to Ernesto and Emilia Flores. Lupe enriched our lives with her kindness, wisdom, wit, humor, and love. She will always be in our hearts and memories and her spirit...

Valdemar Gomez

Valdemar Gomez

Dec 24, 2014

Valdemar Gomez SAN JUAN - Valdemar Gomez, 93, entered eternal peace and love with our Father on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at the San Juan Nursing Home. Valdemar was born on February 17, 1921 in San Juan to Febronio Gomez and Gregoria Medina. Our father worked for Sears for many years and for the Hidalgo County Sherriff's Department....

Vianey Araceli Vazquez Gonzalez

Vianey Araceli Vazquez Gonzalez

Dec 22, 2014

VIANEY ARACELI VAZQUEZ GONZALEZ PHARR – Vianey Araceli Vazquez Gonzalez, 46, died Monday, December 22, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Rio Bravo, she had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Rogelio Vazquez; and a brother, Roberto Carlos Vazquez. Vianey is survived by her husband, Esteban Z....

Juanita Cabrieles

Juanita Cabrieles

Dec 21, 2014

JUANITA CABRIELES SAN JUAN – Juanita Cabrieles, 93, died Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Born in San Antonio, TX, she had lived in San Juan since 1946, and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mrs. Cabrieles is survived by her husband of 74 years, Cayetano Cabrieles of San Juan; four...

Porfirio Chavez "Red" Reyes

Porfirio Chavez "Red" Reyes

Dec 21, 2014

PORFIRIO (RED) CHAVEZ REYES EDINBURG - Porfirio "Red" Chavez Reyes, 53, died, Sunday, December 21, 2014, at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. He is preceded in death by his father, Juan Reyes. Mr. Reyes is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Jacob) Trevino; two grandchildren, Landen Trevino and Korben Trevino; father, Hector Galvan, Sr.; mother, Elida C. Galvan all...

Eloisa M. Olvera

Eloisa M. Olvera

Dec 20, 2014

ELOISA M. OLVERA ALAMO – Eloisa M. Olvera, 93, died Saturday, December 20, 2014, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, TX, she had lived in San Juan most of her life and was a member of Iglesia Nueva Jerusalen and Iglesia Del Valle De Santa Pentecoste in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul...

Ester A. Ramos

Ester A. Ramos

Dec 20, 2014

ESTER A. RAMOS PHARR – Ester A. Ramos 82, died Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mission, she had lived in Pharr all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Ramos, Sr.; and her parents, Maria Elijia and Manuel Acevedo. Mrs. Ramos is survived by nine children, Juanita...

Doyle Ray Slayton Sr.

Doyle Ray Slayton Sr.

Dec 19, 2014

DOYLE RAY SLAYTON, SR. HARLINGEN — Doyle Ray Slayton, Sr., 72, died Friday, December 19, 2014, at Harlingen Medical Center. Born and raised in Pharr. After graduating from PSJA, he went on to play college football at the University of Houston and McMurry University under Grant Teaff. Following his playing career, he coached at various South Texas Schools and at...

Guadalupe "Winnie" Ysaguire

Guadalupe "Winnie" Ysaguire

Dec 19, 2014

GUADALUPE “WINNIE” YSAGUIRRE PHARR – Guadalupe “Winnie” Ysaguirre, 93, died Friday, December 19, 2014, at his residence in Pharr. Born in San Nicolas, Mexico, he had lived in Pharr all of his life and was a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by parents, Refugio and Maria Ysaguirre; three brothers; and two sisters. Mr. Ysaguirre...

Juan Vidales

Juan Vidales

Dec 19, 2014

JUAN VIDALES ALAMO – Juan Vidales, 89, died Friday, December 19, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Mexico, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Macario and Martina Vidales; four brothers; and three sisters. Mr. Vidales is survived by his wife, Dolores Vidales; a daughter, Elizabeth (Ricardo)...

Maria Lilia E. Perez

Maria Lilia E. Perez

Dec 17, 2014

MARIA LILIA E. PEREZ EDINBURG – Maria Lilia E. Perez, 85, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Maria was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Perez; two sons-in-law, Roberto Salinas, Jr., Roberto Buentello; and her parents. Mrs. Perez is survived by four children,...

Juan Javier Arredondo

Juan Javier Arredondo

Dec 15, 2014

JUAN JAVIER ARREDONDO ALAMO – Juan Javier Arredondo, 42, died Monday, December 15, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. Mr. Arredondo was born in Alamo and had lived there all of his life. He was employed as a football coach and language arts teacher at Alamo Middle School. Juan Javier is survived by his wife, Adriana Arredondo; two children, Yvette...

Miguel Balderas

Miguel Balderas

Dec 15, 2014

MIGUEL BALDERAS SAN JUAN – Miguel Balderas, 88, died Monday, December 15, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in China, NL, Mexico, he had lived in San Juan since 1979 and was formerly of Pharr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Guadalupe Balderas; two brothers, Pedro Balderas, Justo Balderas; and a sister Tomasa...

Arcario Davila Sr.

Arcario Davila Sr.

Dec 14, 2014

ARCADIO DAVILA, SR. EDINBURG - Arcadio Davila, Sr., 91, entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 14, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Born to Juan de Dios Davila and Guadalupe Alcala on La Jara Ranch near Hargill, Mr. Davila had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a past member...

Alberto Lopez

Alberto Lopez

Dec 14, 2014

ALBERTO LOPEZ EDINBURG – Alberto Lopez, 94, died Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Alberto was born May 18, 1920 in Lopeño, TX, and moved to Edinburg around 1947. He served honorably in World War II as Army Private First Class, 63rd Infantry Division, 826th Field Artillery Battalion. He was a businessman and carpenter who enjoyed nature,...

Cayetano Gamboa

Cayetano Gamboa

Dec 11, 2014

CAYETANO GAMBOA SAN JUAN - Cayetano Gamboa, 83 passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born on June 9, 1931 in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he lived in the P.S.J.A. area since 1972. He was a fun loving person who loved his family and enjoyed spending time making people around him laugh. He was...

Guadalupe Valdemar "Gv" Guerra

Guadalupe Valdemar "Gv" Guerra

Dec 11, 2014

GUADALUPE VALDEMAR “GV” GUERRA ALAMO – Guadalupe Valdemar “GV” Guerra, 78, decided it was time to call it a day and peacefully entered eternal rest on December 11, 2014, with his joy of 48 years by his side. Born in 1936, Guerra married his sweetheart, Maria Viola Jimenez in 1966; they had five children. Guerra honorably served his country in...

Gloria Gamez

Gloria Gamez

Dec 10, 2014

GLORIA GAMEZ SAN JUAN – Gloria Gamez, 61, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014, in San Juan. She had lived in San Juan since 1994 and was formerly of Pharr. She was a member of Templo Emanuel in Alamo. Mrs. Gamez is survived by three children, Gloria (Mario) Castellano, Audi (Trini) Gamez, Ivan Diaz, all of San Juan; four grandchildren, Abigail...

Rodrigo Montemayor

Rodrigo Montemayor

Dec 9, 2014

RODRIGO MONTEMAYOR EDINBURG – Rodrigo Montemayor, 81, died December 9, 2014, at Comfort House in McAllen. He is preceded in death by a son, Rodrigo Montemayor, Jr.; his parents, Juan and Fidela Montemayor; two brothers, Carlos and Ramiro Montemayor ; two sisters, Herlinda Lozano, and Elena Munoz. Mr. Montemayor is survived by his wife, Sara Montemayor of Edinburg, TX; and...