Obituaries
Victor Hernandez
Jun 22, 2014
VICTOR HERNANDEZ McAllen — Victor Hernandez, 60, died Sunday, June 22, 2014. Born in Edinburg, Texas, Victor lived in Toledo, Ohio for most of his childhood and teenage years where he attended Macomber Whitney High School. There Victor won several art contests and his interest in becoming an architect piqued. Moving back to Pharr, Texas, Victor attended and graduated from...
Erasmo Rosales
Jun 19, 2014
ERASMO ROSALES PHARR — Erasmo Rosales, 84, died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Escobares, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. He was a Veteran of U.S. Army, serving during World War II, a member of Woodmen of the World and owner of Rio Auto Sales in San Juan. Mr. Rosales is preceded...
Francisco Ramirez
Jun 18, 2014
FRANCISCO RAMIREZ EDINBURG - Francisco Ramirez, 87, died Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mr. Ramirez had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Cruz Ramriez. Francisco is survived by his wife, Esperanza Ramirez of Edinburg; nine children, Jaime Ramirez, Elva (Robert) Aguilar, both...
Tomasa Arce Ruiz
Jun 15, 2014
TOMASA ARCE RUIZ EDINBURG - Tomasa Arce Ruiz, 79, died Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Born in Edinburg, Miss Ruiz had lived there all of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Miguel and Isabel Ruiz; three brothers, Rene, Genaro and Juan Ruiz; and...
Antonia G. Flores
Jun 12, 2014
ANTONIA G. FLORES McALLEN – Antonia G. Flores, 94, died Thursday, June 12, 2014, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in McAllen, she lived in McAllen most of her life. Mrs. Flores was a member of the Archicofradia at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Jesus Flores; three children,...
Jose Reyes
Jun 11, 2014
JOSE REYES ALAMO – Jose Reyes, 91, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Mexico, he had lived in Alamo most of his life. He enjoyed the western life, and had a passion for horses and guns. He will be greatly missed. Mr. Reyes is preceded in death by his parents, Faustino and Joaquina Reyes....
Eleazar "Charlie" Flores Sr.
Jun 11, 2014
ELEAZAR "CHARLIE" FLORES, SR. Eleazar "Charlie" Flores, Sr., 94, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his home. "Charlie" was born on February 26, 1920 and lived in Edinburg his whole life. He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1939 and attended Pan American College. Mr. Flores served in the Army during World War II. Upon his return to his home...
Belen Rutledge
Jun 10, 2014
BELEN RUTLEDGE PHARR – Belen Rutledge, 101, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at her residence in Pharr. Born in McAllen, she had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Rutledge; parents, Praxedis and Luciana Rios; a daughter, Carmen Schreves; four brothers, Pedro, Praxedis, Manuel and Francisco Rios; two sisters, Manuela Gonzalez,...
Gloria P. Sauceda
Jun 9, 2014
GLORIA P. SAUCEDA PHARR – Gloria P. Sauceda, 70, died Monday, June 9, 2014, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Pharr, she had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Sauceda. Mrs. Sauceda is survived by her three children, Rudy (Norma) Sauceda of McAllen, Melissa Cantu of Pharr, and Rolando (Rosalinda)...
Gregorio Ruiz
Jun 8, 2014
GREGORIO RUIZ PHARR – Gregorio Ruiz, 40, died Sunday, June 08, 2014, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Ruiz is preceded in death by his father, Andres Ruiz; and a sister Zulema Ruiz. He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Ontiveros; a stepdaughter, Kimberly Donava; and a stepson Heriberto (Maria) Ontiveros Jr., all of Pharr; mother, Petra Ruiz; two...
Pedro Tijerina Jr.
Jun 5, 2014
PEDRO TIJERINA, JR. PHARR - Pedro Tijerina, Jr., 85, died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Tijerina was born in Edinburg and had lived in Pharr most of his life. Pedro was one of the original South Texas Cowboys born at Las Colimitas Ranch north of Edinburg. His door was always open to friends and family....
Florencia "Memo" Davila
Jun 5, 2014
FLORENCIA "MEMO" DAVILA HARGILL - Florencia "Memo" Davila, 90, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 5, 2014, at her residence in Hargill. Mrs. Davila was born in Edinburg and had lived in Hargill all of her life. She was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Hargill. Florencia is preceded in death by her husband,...
Gustavo J. Gonzalez
Jun 4, 2014
GUSTAVO J. GONZALEZ MCALLEN - Gustavo J. Gonzalez, 53, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Gustavo had lived in McAllen for 20 years. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pharr. Mr. Gonzalez started his federal career with the United States Border Patrol in November 1985 with session 179 in McAllen,...
Adan Salinas
Jun 4, 2014
ADAN SALINAS EDINBURG - Adan Salinas, 87, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Salinas; his parents, Jose and Petra Salinas; a brother, Moises Salinas; and a sister, Oralia Garza. Adan is survived by five children, Adan George...
Francisco "Manito" Sandoval
Jun 3, 2014
FRANCISCO “MANITO” SANDOVAL ALAMO — Francisco “Manito” Sandoval, 94, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. He was born in Lyford, Texas and had lived in Alamo most of his life. Francisco was a devoted business man and beloved brother, father and friend. He was known in the community as the owner of Sandoval's Used Cars. Even...
Eliodoro Bravo
Jun 3, 2014
ELIODORO BRAVO McALLEN – Eliodoro Bravo, 80, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Reynosa Tamps. Mexico, he had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Josefina Bravo; two sisters, Dolores Maldonado and Angelita Alvarado; and two brothers, Nicolas and Guadalupe Bravo. Mr. Bravo is...
Ramon Perales
Jun 2, 2014
RAMON PERALES ALAMO — Ramon Perales, died Monday, June 2, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edcouch he had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Maria Perales; a son, Rene Perales; and four siblings. Ramon is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Perales of Alamo;...
Sylvia S. Guerra
May 31, 2014
SYLVIA S. GUERRA EDINBURG - Sylvia S. Guerra, 70, died Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Born in Rio Grande City, Mrs. Guerra had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Diego and Antonia Saenz. Mrs. Guerra is survived by her husband, Gonzalo Guerra Jr., of...
Candelario Saenz
May 29, 2014
CANDELARIO SAENZ EDINBURG - Candelario Saenz, 77, owner of Cande's Bakery for over 35 years died Thursday, May 29, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Weslaco he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Berta Saenz; his parents, Teofilo and Paula Saenz; and two sisters, Lala Romero and Isabel...
Efrain F. Flores
May 27, 2014
EFRAIN F. FLORES EDINBURG - Efrain F. Flores, 87, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Efrain had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He was born on April 27, 1927 to Guillermo Flores and Feliciana Alvarado. In 1948 he married the love of his life, Isabel Perez. They were married for 66 years...