Obituaries
Jesse Mena
Dec 9, 2014
JESSE MENA DONNA - Jesse Mena was granted his angel wings at the age of 9, on December 9, 2014, following an unfortunate crossing of paths with cancer two years prior. For many, Jesse’s life would seem too short, but to those who were touched by him now have an understanding that the value of existence far surpasses the quantity...
Joe E. Gilliam
Dec 8, 2014
JOE E. GILLIAM PHARR— Joe E. Gilliam, 89, died Monday, December 8, 2014, at Solara Hospital in Edinburg. Mr. Gilliam was born in Freestone County, TX on January 8, 1925. He had lived in Pharr since 2009 and was formerly of Edinburg. Joe was a member of First United Methodist Church in Edinburg, and a veteran of the US Army,...
Casimiro Salinas
Dec 8, 2014
CASIMIRO SALINAS EDINBURG – Casimiro Salinas, 90, died Monday, December 8, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Estacion Herreras, NL, Mexico, Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Teofila Salinas; and seven...
Enedina L. Moreno
Dec 7, 2014
ENEDINA L. MORENO ALAMO – Enedina Longoria Moreno traveled to her final destination to be reunited with loved ones on December 7, 2014, at the age of 90, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on October 2, 1924 in Cuevitas, Texas to Manuel Mendiola Longoria and Timotea Rivas Flores. During the late 1920’s, the family moved to...
Magdalena G. Oviedo
Dec 7, 2014
MAGDALENA G. OVIEDO ALAMO – Magdalena G. Oviedo, 80, died Sunday December 7, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Elsa, she had lived in Alamo all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rafael and Rosa Guerrero; four siblings, Ricardo, Adan, Eva and Ramiro. Magdalena is survived by her husband, Albino O. Oviedo, of Alamo;...
Magdalena C. Sandoval
Dec 7, 2014
MAGDALENA C. SANDOVAL PHARR – Magdalena C. Sandoval, 95, died Sunday December 7, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born to a Pharr pioneer family and lived her life in Pharr. At the 2009 Pharr Centennial, she was recognized as the longest living resident born and raised in Pharr, TX. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, lifelong member...
Salvador Rangel Jr.
Dec 3, 2014
SALVADOR RANGEL, JR. EDINBURG — Salvador Rangel, Jr., 54, died Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mr. Rangel had lived in Edinburg most of his life. A father to everyone he met, always caring and going the extra mile. Many people thought of him as their second father, their teacher, their friend....
Maria Victoria Torres
Dec 2, 2014
MARIA VICTORIA TORRES ALAMO – Maria Victoria Torres, 79, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, she had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sofia and Reberiano Torres, Sr; and two siblings, Eulalio Torres, Sr. and Irene Saenz. Ms. Torres is survived by her four siblings,...
Maria Romana Garza Rangel
Dec 2, 2014
MARIA ROMANA GARZA RANGEL MCALLEN – Maria Romana Garza Rangel, 84, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Elsa, she had lived in McAllen the last seven years, and was formerly of Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Rangel, Jr.; and a grandson, Michael Rangel. Mrs. Rangel is survived by her...
Jose Isabel Rodriguez
Dec 1, 2014
JOSE ISABEL RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG – Jose Isabel Rodriguez, 98, died Monday, December 1, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Altagracia Rodriguez; and a son, Rene Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by six sons, Jose Isabel (Socorro) Rodriguez of Edinburg, Hector Rodriguez of Corpus Christi, Francisco Rodriguez of Sioux, IA, Rodolfo (Marianne)...
Tiburcio Gonzales Jr.
Dec 1, 2014
TIBURCIO GONZALES, JR. PHARR – Tiburcio Gonzales, Jr., 74, died Monday December 1, 2014, in La Feria. Born in Mercedes, he had lived in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tiburcio and Francisca Gonzales; and his wife, Maria Mercedes Pedraza Gonzales Mr. Gonzales is survived by three children, Joseph (Elisa) Gonzales of Ingleside, TX. Robert (Isabel) Gonzales...
Ruben Aguirre
Nov 30, 2014
RUBEN AGUIRRE SAN JUAN – Ruben Aguirre, 77, died Sunday, November 30, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Aguirre had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Virgilio Aguirre; a sister, Olivia Reyna; and a brother, Benny Aguirre. Mr. Aguirre is survived by his wife, Jovita Aguirre of...
Simon Flores Jr.
Nov 30, 2014
SIMON FLORES, JR. SAN JUAN - Simon Flores, Jr., 57, died Sunday, November 30, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Flores had lived in San Juan for 12 years and formerly from Pharr. He was employed as a bus driver by P-SJ-A ISD for 15 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Simon Flores, Sr.; two...
Salvador "Sonny" Loya
Nov 30, 2014
SALVADOR “SONNY” LOYA PHARR – Salvador “Sonny” Loya, 58, died Sunday, November 30, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Brownsville, he resided in Pharr and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Maria Loya. Sonny is survived by his wife, Eva G. Loya; a son, Issac...
Angelita Palomares "Mama" Rodriguez
Nov 29, 2014
ANGELITA "MAMA" PALOMARES RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG — Angelita "Mama" Palomares Rodriguez, 102, died Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Mexico and formerly of La Blanca, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Gardening was Mama's life; her favorite flowers were gardenias. She was very religious,...
Maria Del Refugio Anzaldua Valdez De "Cuquita" Calera
Nov 22, 2014
MARIA DEL REFUGIO “CUQUITA” ANZALDUA VALDEZ DE CALERA ALAMO – Maria Del Refugio “Cuquita” Anzaldua Valdez de Calera, 87, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 in Plano, Texas. Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mrs. Calera had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Genaro Calera Licon; a son, Genaro; her parents, Leonardo Anzaldua...
Daniel Garcia Jr.
Nov 17, 2014
DANIEL “EL INDIO” GARCIA, JR. PREMONT – Daniel “El Indio” Garcia Jr., 55, died Monday, November 17, 2014, at North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Rio Grande City, he was formerly of the northern Edinburg area and had lived in Premont for 19 years. He was employed by the Corpus Christi Division of the USDA as a...
Aurora G. Gomez
Nov 17, 2014
AURORA GARZA GOMEZ EDINBURG – Aurora Garza Gomez, 87, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. She was born March 20, 1927. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ignacio Gomez Sr.; a daughter, Juana Irene Ramirez; her parents, Abelardo and Esther Garza; and a brother, Alfredo Garza. Mrs. Gomez is survived by...
Ricardo Espinoza
Nov 17, 2014
RICARDO ESPINOZA EDINBURG - Ricardo Espinoza, 73, died Monday, November 17, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Espinoza was born in Edinburg on March 3, 1941, and lived there all of his life. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed playing with them. He is preceded in death by his wife, Celia Espinoza. Ricardo is survived by three sons, Ricardo...
Delmar Elias / "Herb Ocean" Lozano
Nov 16, 2014
DELMAR ELIAS “HERB” / “OCEAN” LOZANO PHARR - Delmar Elias “Herb” “Ocean” Lozano, 44, died Sunday, November 16, 2014, at Christus Spohn Hospital in Kingsville, Texas. Born in McAllen, Mr. Lozano had lived in Pharr most of his life and was formerly of Tonganoxie, Kansas. He was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Pharr and Past President of...
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