Obituaries

Linda Raye Cameron

Linda Raye Cameron

Sep 21, 2014

LINDA RAYE CAMERON MCALLEN – Linda Raye Cameron, 70, died Sunday, September 21, 2014, at her daughter’s residence in Edinburg. Born in Providence, KY, Mrs. Cameron had lived in McAllen most of her life. Linda was strong in her faith and active in the community. She was a founding member of Trinity United Methodist Church, a participant in the Emmaus...

Joel Hernandez

Joel Hernandez

Sep 21, 2014

JOEL HERNANDEZ EASTLAND/PHARR – Joel Hernandez, 33, died Sunday, September 21, 2014, in Eastland, TX. He had lived in Eastland two years. Joel and his inseparable twin brother Javier were born in Edinburg and raised in Pharr in the family residence. He is survived by his two children, Emily Victoria Hernandez and Oscar Manuel “Boy” Hernandez, both of Weslaco; former...

Amalia "Molly" Garza

Amalia "Molly" Garza

Sep 17, 2014

AMALIA "MOLLY" GARZA LA BLANCA - Amalia S. Garza, 63, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills in San Antonio, TX. Born in Edinburg Mrs. Garza had lived in La Blanca most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos. She is preceded in death...

Emma Lilia Munoz

Emma Lilia Munoz

Sep 17, 2014

EMMA LILIA RAMIREZ MUNOZ PHARR - Emma Lilia Ramirez Munoz, 83, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Santa Elena, Texas, Mrs. Munoz had lived in Pharr since 1956. She is preceded in death by her parents, Efrain and Maria Ramirez; a son, Romeo Munoz, Jr.; and a brother, Efrain Ramirez. Mrs. Munoz...

Edelmira R. Vallejo

Edelmira R. Vallejo

Sep 16, 2014

EDELMIRA R. VALLEJO EDINBURG - Edelmira R. Vallejo, 93, our Mami, Abuelita, Welis as we dearly called her was called by our Lord and Father on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Our loving angel has now left us to be with our Lord and Father in heaven. We find ourselves lost without her, but...

Juanita Vega

Juanita Vega

Sep 16, 2014

JUANITA VEGA EDINBURG – Juanita Vega, 90, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Vega, Sr.; and a son, Raul Roel Vega. Mrs. Vega is survived by eight sons, Aurelio (Eloisa) Vega, Jose Luis (Terry) Vega, Manuel (Sylvia Babe) Vega, Alberto (Lucy) Vega, Bernardo (Nereyda) Vega, all of...

Gilbert E. Espinoza

Gilbert E. Espinoza

Sep 16, 2014

GILBERT E. ESPINOZA, SR. PHARR – Gilbert E. Espinoza, Sr. 71, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, he had lived there all of his life. Mr. Espinoza was employed by Burns Motors for 30 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Angelica Espinoza; one sister; and in-laws,...

Roberto Garza

Roberto Garza

Sep 12, 2014

ROBERTO GARZA SAN JUAN – Roberto Garza, 69, completed his journey on earth and surrounded by his loving family he joyfully went home to the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Santa Rosa, he had lived in Pharr most of life and in San Juan since 1995. He is preceded in...

Amparo Labrador

Amparo Labrador

Sep 7, 2014

AMPARO LABRADOR MCALLEN - Amparo Labrador, 85, died Sunday, September 7, 2014, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg,. Born in the Philippines, Mrs. Labrador had lived in McAllen most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eliezar Labrador; a brother, Claudio Obsiana; and two sisters, Ruth Benedicto and Alicia Diogenes. Amparo is survived by five children, Cynthia...

David Mark Ogg Sr

David Mark Ogg Sr

Sep 6, 2014

DAVID MARK OGG, SR. EDINBURG — David Mark Ogg, Sr., 69, died Saturday, September 6, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Roland Earl Ogg. Mr. Ogg is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Ogg; two sons, David Mark (Judith) Ogg Jr., of San Antonio, Victor (Monica) Lopez, of Alamo; three daughters, Dawn (William)...

San Juana Quintana

San Juana Quintana

Sep 6, 2014

Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2014, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Interment will follow at Val Verde Memorial Gardens in Donna. Funeral service are...

Rogelio G. Franco Sr.

Rogelio G. Franco Sr.

Sep 2, 2014

ROGELIO G. FRANCO, SR. PHARR – Rogelio G. Franco, Sr. 76, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, he had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Victoria Perez Franco; parents, Jose and Guadalupe Franco; and a sister, Dora Moreno. Mr. Franco is survived by...

Ramon Arnoldo Mata

Ramon Arnoldo Mata

Aug 28, 2014

RAMON ARNOLDO MATA McALLEN — Ramon Arnoldo Mata, 79, passed peacefully into eternal rest and in to the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen Born in McAllen December 29, 1934 to Maria R. Mata and Abelino Mata, Mr. Mata lived in McAllen all of his...

Emilio G. Rodriguez

Emilio G. Rodriguez

Aug 27, 2014

EMILIO G. RODRIGUEZ ALAMO – Emilio G. Rodriguez, 83, died Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, he had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vicente and Eva Rodriguez; two sister, Juanita Rodriguez and Victoria De Leon; four brothers, Luz, Guadalupe, Jose and Francisco Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez...

Humberto Guajardo

Humberto Guajardo

Aug 26, 2014

HUMBERTO GUAJARDO SAN JUAN – Humberto Guajardo, 44, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born in San Juan, he had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by a brother, Eulogio Guajardo III; paternal grandfather, Eulogio Guajardo, Sr.; and an aunt, Angie Kelso. Humberto is survived by his parents, Eulogio, Jr....

Ninfa Gonzalez

Ninfa Gonzalez

Aug 26, 2014

NINFA GONZALEZ ALAMO – Ninfa Gonzalez, 77, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg. Born in General Teran, Nuevo Leon, she had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Joy Fellowship Church in McAllen. Ms. Gonzalez is survived by three children, Vicente (Sylvia) Reyna, Jr. of Alamo, Veronica...

Rolando Basaldua

Rolando Basaldua

Aug 20, 2014

ROLANDO BASALDUA ALAMO – Rolando Basaldua, 49, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, he had lived there most of his life and in Alamo the last 16 years. He is preceded in death by his brother, Sergio Flores. Rolando is survived by his wife, Sandra Santana Basaldua of Alamo; four...

Reynaldo Alfredo Serna Sr.

Reynaldo Alfredo Serna Sr.

Aug 19, 2014

REYNALDO ALFREDO SERNA, SR. MCALLEN – Reynaldo Alfredo Serna, Sr., 73, died Tuesday August 19, 2014, at LifeCare Hospital – South in McAllen. Born in Cuero, TX, Mr. Serna had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Adriana V. Serna; his parents, Severino and Flora Serna siblings, Severino L. Serna, Jr., Maria...

Miguel Benitez Jr.

Miguel Benitez Jr.

Aug 18, 2014

MIGUEL BENITEZ, JR. EDINBURG – Miguel Benitez Jr., 92, born in Brownsville, Texas passed away on August 18, 2014, in McAllen Medical Center with family and loved ones by his side. Miguel is preceded in death by his wife, Viola G. Benitez; a daughter, Sandra Chavez; his parents Miguel Benitez, Sr. and Maria Guadalupe Hinojosa; and three brothers, Reynaldo, Rene...

Enrique Guzman

Enrique Guzman

Aug 17, 2014

ENRIQUE GUZMAN EDINBURG - Enrique Guzman, 46, died Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA. Mr. Guzman was born in Edinburg and had lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Guzman. Enrique is survived by three sons, Brandon Brady Guerra, Derrick Dean (Leanna) Guzman, Roberto Rico Guzman;...