Obituaries

Epitacio Rios

Epitacio Rios

May 21, 2014

EPITACIO RIOS PHARR — Epitacio Rios, 77, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Dr. Coss. N.L.Mex., He lived in Pharr most of his life. He is by preceded in death by his wife, Herlinda Rios; and by his parents, Faustino and Evangelina Rios. Mr. Rios is survived by seven children, Maria Guadalupe (Jesus) Torres...

Miguel Garcia

Miguel Garcia

May 20, 2014

MIGUEL GARCIA SAN JUAN – Miguel Garcia, 76, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born in La Casita, Texas, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margarito and Julia Garcia; and a brother, Jose Eli Garcia. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Maria...

Antonio Ramirez

Antonio Ramirez

May 20, 2014

ANTONIO RAMIREZ EDINBURG - Antonio Ramirez, 86, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Ramirez had lived in Edinburg for the last seven years, and was formerly from Weslaco. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Elva Ramirez; and his parents, Tomas and Roberta Ramirez. Antonio is survived by four children, Antonio...

Francisca "Francis" Liscano

Francisca "Francis" Liscano

May 20, 2014

FRANCISCA “FRANCIS” LISCANO PHARR – Francisca “Francis” Liscano, 81, died Tuesday May 20, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Jimenez, Chihuahua Mexico, she had lived in Pharr the last 47 years. Mrs. Liscano is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Liscano; parents, Blas and Patrocina Perez; a son, Graciano Liscano; a daughter, Hilda Lopez; and...

Alfredo De Leon Perez

Alfredo De Leon Perez

May 20, 2014

ALFREDO DE LEON PEREZ EDINBURG - Alfredo De Leon Perez, 28, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 in Cotulla, TX. Alfredo was born in Tamps., Mexico, lived in Edinburg for the past three years and was formerly of Alamo. He is survived by, Maria Regalado of Edinburg; a son, Alfredo De Leon, Jr.; two step-daughters, Airam Regalado, Aimar Regalado, all of...

Francisca Escalante

Francisca Escalante

May 17, 2014

FRANCISCA ESCALANTE ALAMO — Francisca Escalante, 61, died Saturday, May 17, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Escalante had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eluterio and Guadalupe Isabel Garza. Mrs. Escalante is survived by her husband, Rafael Escalante, of...

Amador Olivarez

Amador Olivarez

May 13, 2014

AMADOR OLIVAREZ PHARR – Amador Olivarez, 73, died Tuesday May 13, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Big Springs, Texas, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orencio and Vidala Olivarez; and a brother, Adan Olivarez. Mr. Olivarez is survived by his wife Betty Olivarez of Pharr; a son,...

Jason Paul Guerra

Jason Paul Guerra

May 11, 2014

JASON PAUL GUERRA EDINBURG - Jason Paul Guerra, 40, died Sunday, May 11, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Jason was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Santos and Jose B. Rodriguez. Jason is survived by his wife, Belinda Palacios of Edinburg; five children, Daniel Hernandez, Audrey...

Pablo Loredo

Pablo Loredo

May 11, 2014

PABLO LOREDO EDINBURG - Pablo Loredo, 85, died Sunday, May 11, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Loredo had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Josefa Loredo; and four sisters. Pablo is survived by his wife, Celia R. Loredo of Edinburg; four children, Leonor (Robert) Garcia of Collinsville,...

Manuel M. Salazar

Manuel M. Salazar

May 10, 2014

MANUEL M. SALAZAR EDINBURG - Manuel M. Salazar, 71, died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Salazar was born in Mexico and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Andrea Salazar. Manuel is survived by his wife, Virginia R. Salazar of Edinburg; six children, Roberto...

Jose Luis Gonzalez

Jose Luis Gonzalez

May 9, 2014

JOSE LUIS GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Jose Luis Gonzalez, 65, died Friday, May 9, 2014 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gonzalez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aurora and Guillermo Gonzalez; and a brother, Arturo Gonzalez. Jose is survived by his wife, Maria Sara Gonzalez of Edinburg; five children, Guillermo...

Ernesto Esparza

Ernesto Esparza

May 5, 2014

ERNESTO ESPARZA PHARR – Ernesto Esparza, 72, died Monday, May 5, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family. Ernesto graduated from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School in 1960. He attended the University of Texas Austin, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree in 1965. His pharmacy career spanned 48 years, culminating in his retirement from Nuestra Clinica...

Julio Daniel Smith

Julio Daniel Smith

May 5, 2014

JULIO DANIEL SMITH McALLEN — Julio Daniel Smith, 83, died Monday, May 5, 2014, at Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen. Julio had lived in Reynosa, Tamps., MX most of his life. He is survived by five children, Julio D. (Lupita) Smith, Eduardo (Veronica) Smith, Aldo (Irene) Smith, Alexander (Norma) Smith, Joanna Smith, all of McAllen; 16 grandchildren; and...

Adalberto "Beto" Garza Sr.

Adalberto "Beto" Garza Sr.

May 4, 2014

ADALBERTO " BETO" GARZA, SR. EDINBURG - Adalberto "Beto" Garza, Sr. born on July 29, 1936 passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Edinburg and raised in El Tule Ranch in San Manuel, Texas. Beto is preceded in death by his parents, Santana and Dionicia Garza; his sisters,...

Juana Castilleja

Juana Castilleja

May 4, 2014

JUANA CASTILLEJA EDINBURG - Juana Castilleja, 92, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Misssion, Mrs. Castilleja had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Castilleja. Juana is survived by five sons, Juan (Lupe) Salinas, Rene (Eva) Salinas, Noe (Irene) Salinas, Carlos (Olga) Castilleja, Jr., Ricardo...

Ernesto Fernandez Jr.

Ernesto Fernandez Jr.

Apr 30, 2014

ERNESTO FERNANDEZ, JR. EDINBURG - Ernesto Fernandez, Jr., 78, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Fernandez had lived in Edinburg all of his life and was a Chemistry teacher for 32 years at Edinburg High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Maria Cristina Fernandez; and two brothers, Horacio and Roberto Fernandez....

Margarito Zuniga

Margarito Zuniga

Apr 30, 2014

MARGARITO ZUNIGA MISSION – Margarito Zuniga, 89, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at his residence in Mission. He was born in Mexico and had lived in Alamo most of life. Mr. Zuniga is preceded in death by his wife, Marie “Virginia” Zuniga. He is survived by his eight children, Adelayda Zuniga of Melrose Park, Chicago, Paula Hernandez of Greely, Colorado,...

Raquel S. Alvarez

Raquel S. Alvarez

Apr 29, 2014

RAQUEL S. ALVAREZ ALAMO – Raquel S. Alvarez, 80, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alamo, she had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Reynaldo and Ramiro Salinas. Mrs. Alvarez is survived by her husband, Julian Alvarez of Alamo; six children, Tomas (Irma) Alvarez, Julian Alvarez, Jr....

Amparo S. Garza

Amparo S. Garza

Apr 29, 2014

AMPARO S. GARZA EDINBURG - Amparo S. Garza, 98, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Jarachinas Ranch, TX, Mrs. Garza had lived in La Joya most of her life. Amparo was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She practiced her faith by reading the bible and praying the rosary very frequently. Amparo...

Jose "Pepe" Gutierrez

Jose "Pepe" Gutierrez

Apr 28, 2014

JOSE "PEPE" GUTIERREZ EDINBURG - Jose "Pepe" Gutierrez, 84, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. Gutierrez was born in Rio Hondo and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Maria and Juanita Gutierrez; and a sister, Estella G. Bowie. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his wife,...