Obituaries
J Santana Salinas
Jul 14, 2014
J. SANTANA SALINAS PHARR – J. Santana Salinas, 72, died Monday, July 14, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lilia Salinas; a daughter, San Juanita Salinas; his parents, Apolonio Salinas and Maria Martinez; and four siblings. Mr. Santana is survived by six children, Maria Guadalupe Martinez, Santana Humberto Salinas, Juan...
Crescencio "Chris" Rocha Jr.
Jul 14, 2014
CRESCENCIO "CHRIS" ROCHA, JR. EDINBURG - Crescencio "Chris" Rocha Jr., 74, died Monday, July 14, 2014, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Born in La Reforma, Mr. Rocha had lived in Edinburg all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a retired store manager of Montgomery Ward. Chris is preceded in death by his...
Maria Luisa Garcia
Jul 13, 2014
MARIA LUISA GARCIA ALAMO – Maria Luisa Garcia, 79, died Sunday, July 13, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico, she had lived in Alamo since 1965. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Orlando Garcia. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband, Reynaldo Garcia of Alamo; four children, Ricardo Garcia of Goodyear, AZ, Delia Martinez,...
Julia A. Munoz
Jul 12, 2014
JULIA A. MUÑOZ EDINBURG - Julia A. Muñoz, 87, died Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg. Born at Jose Maria Ranch, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was the last surviving member of the Anzaldua Family of 12. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years,...
Arturo Campos
Jul 10, 2014
ARTURO CAMPOS PHARR — Arturo Campos, 62, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Bastrop, TX. Born in Mexico, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Antonio Campos; and a brother, Samuel Campos. Mr. Campos is survived by his three children, Veronica Campos of Pharr, Antonio (Irma) Campos of San Juan,...
Lilia V. Jacinto
Jul 10, 2014
LILIA V. JACINTO McALLEN – Lilia V. Jacinto, 90, entered eternal rest Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Born in Weslaco, she had lived in McAllen for 23 years and was formerly of Elsa. Mrs. Jacinto was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her...
Carlos Zamora
Jul 8, 2014
CARLOS ZAMORA SAN JUAN – Carlos Zamora, 80, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his son, Fernando Zamora. Mr. Zamora is survived by his wife, Maria De Jesus Zamora of San Juan; two sons, Carlos (Norma) Zamora of Elsa and Joseph Anthony (Erika) Zamora of Pharr; two daughters, Blanca...
Adela Vasquez
Jul 7, 2014
ADELA VASQUEZ SAN JUAN – Adela Vasquez, 85, died Monday, July 7, 2014, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by a sister, Juana Maria Martinez de Hernandez; her parents, Rafael and Juana Martinez. Mrs. Vasquez is survived by her husband, Ovidio Vasquez; eight children, Rodrigo Vasquez, Maria C. Bravo, Gilberto Vasquez, Rosalva Villanueva, Jose Ovidio...
Humberto Garcia
Jul 6, 2014
HUMBERTO GARCIA EDINBURG – Humberto Garcia, 68, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Humberto was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during The Vietnam War. He retired to Edinburg in 1990. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Karen Garcia, of Edinburg; four children, Martin...
Imelda Contreras
Jul 4, 2014
IMELDA CONTRERAS ALAMO – Imelda Contreras, 40, died Friday, July 4, 2014, at Life Care South in McAllen. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. Imelda is survived by her mother, Maria Contreras of Alamo; eight siblings, Lino (Mari) Contreras, Isabel Fuentes, both of Mission; Elena Contreras, Delia Mc Donald, Eva (Joe) Mendoza, Jesus Contreras,...
Santos P. Salinas
Jul 4, 2014
SANTOS P. SALINAS SAN JUAN – Santos P. Salinas, 93, died Friday July 4, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born to Presiliano and Rafaela Salinas in Alamo, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. Mr. Salinas was a US Army veteran who served during World War II. He served as Chief of Police and Municipal...
Tarquino Lopez
Jul 3, 2014
TARQUINO LOPEZ MISSION - Tarquino Lopez, 75, passed away July 3, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Lopez was born in San Isidro, TX and had lived in Mission most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Jose and Leonor Lopez. Tarquino is survived by seven children, Tarquino (Judy) Lopez of Westville, OK, Rosa Linda...
Rosalva V. "Cha-Cha" Hernandez
Jul 1, 2014
ROSALVA “CHA-CHA” V. HERNANDEZ EDINBURG –Rosalva “Cha-Cha” V. Hernandez, 76 died Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Runge, TX Rosalva lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Rebecca Villarreal; and two brothers, Reynaldo Villarreal and Ricardo Villarreal. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her husband, Gilberto...
Maria Felicitas "Fela" Cazares
Jun 30, 2014
MARIA FELICITAS "FELA" CAZARES EDINBURG - Maria Felicitas "Fela" Cazares, 82, died Monday, June 30, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Fela had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by a brother, Cipriano Martinez. Mrs. Cazares is survived by her husband, Heriberto...
Eduardo Treviño
Jun 28, 2014
EDUARDO “LUCAS” TREVIÑO ALAMO – Eduardo “Lucas” Treviño, 58, died Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mr. Treviño had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Eduardo Lucas Treviño; his parents, Pedro and Rosa Treviño; one sister; and three brothers. Lucas is survived...
Apolonio R. Montanez
Jun 27, 2014
APOLONIO R. MONTAÑEZ SAN JUAN — Apolonio R. Montañez, 91, died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Amara Hospice Facility in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mr. Montañez had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Francisca Colunga Montañez; a son, Juan Montañez; three daughters, Teresa Mendez, Rosa Elia Aguirre, Maria De La...
Maximo Alcover
Jun 26, 2014
MAXIMO ALCOCER EDINBURG — Maximo Alcocer, 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Alcocer had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by two children, Luis Alfredo Alcocer, Martha Alicia Alcocer; his parents, Luis and Zenaida Alcocer; and two brothers, Arturo Alcocer,...
Julio Campos
Jun 25, 2014
JULIO CAMPOS EDINBURG - Julio Campos, 71, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mr. Campos had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Julio was the first of his family to take the journey to the United States. At the age of 25 he became a house painter and worked for many public servants in Edinburg....
Maria Ines Trejo Hernandez
Jun 24, 2014
SISTER MARIA INES TREJO HERNANDEZ ALAMO — Sister Maria Ines Trejo Hernandez, 92, died Monday, June 24, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Sister Maria shared her life as a missionary to service God. Many of her contributions to the Lord included providing moral support to unwed mothers, under the direction of the Dioceses of Los Angeles, CA....
Criselia "Lucy" Balli
Jun 23, 2014
CRISELIA “LUCY” BALLI PHARR — Criselia “Lucy” Balli, 77, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014, at her residence in Pharr. Born on February 12, 1937 in Rio Grande City, she had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo Gonzalez and Juanita Rivera. Mrs. Balli is survived by her husband of 59...