Obituaries
Soila T. Mendez
Jan 27, 2014
SOILA T. MENDEZ EDINBURG - Soila T. Mendez, 58, died Monday, January 27, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Ms. Mendez had lived there all of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Rebecca Trevino. Soila is survived by two daughters, Danilla Mendez,...
Alejandro Serrato Castillo Sr.
Jan 26, 2014
ALEJANDRO SERRATO CASTILLO, SR. EDINBURG - Alejandro Serrato Castillo, Sr. 83, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Alejandro was born in Mexico but lived most of his life in California. He is preceded in death by three sisters, Maria Castillo De La Rosa, Vicenta Castillo Arreazola, and Tomasa Castillo. Alejandro is survived by his wife,...
Eliezer Labrador
Jan 25, 2014
ELIEZER LABRADOR McALLEN - Eliezer Labrador, 92, died Saturday, January 25, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in the Philippines, he had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Ruben Labrador, Manuel Labrador, Jeremiah Labrador; two sisters, Thelma Labrador and Dolores Saavedra. Mr. Labrador is survived by his wife, Amparo Labrador, of...
Santana Rocha
Jan 23, 2014
SANTANA ROCHA SAN JUAN- Santana Rocha, 75, died Thursday, January 23, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Mr. Rocha is preceded in death by his parents, Fidel and Juanita Rocha; two brothers, Silverio Rocha, and Carlos Rocha. He is survived by his wife of...
Laura C. Garza
Jan 23, 2014
LAURA C. GARZA SAN JUAN - Laura C. Garza, 65, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2014, at her residence I in surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 22, 1948 in McAllen, to the late Juan G. Salinas and Alicia Garza Salinas. She is preceded in death by her father, Juan G. Salinas; and grandparents,...
Rene Omar Perez
Jan 19, 2014
RENE OMAR PEREZ EDINBURG - Rene Omar Perez, 65, died Sunday, January 19, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Rene Omar was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. He attended Edinburg High School where he graduated in 1967. Upon graduating Rene attended Pan American College in Edinburg. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force...
Oscar L. Garza Jr.
Jan 18, 2014
EDINBURG - Oscar L. Garza Jr., 57, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Mr. Garza was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. Oscar will always be remembered for his great sense of humor, timing, and ability to bring life and laughter to any situation. Everyone...
Ignacia Schoolcraft
Jan 18, 2014
IGNACIA ROQUE SCHOOLCRAFT MCALLEN - Ignacia Roque Schoolcraft, 85, went to be with her Heavenly Father Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Schoolcraft was born on February 1, 1928 in El Paso, TX and was recently living with her daughter in McAllen. Nancy graduated from Bowie High School in 1946. Ignacia proudly served her country in...
Filiberto "Fili" Florez
Jan 18, 2014
FILIBERTO FLOREZ EDINBURG - Filiberto “Fili” Florez, 61, died Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Mr. Florez was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fernando and Teresa L. Florez; and a brother, Flavio Florez. Mr. Florez is survived by his wife, Hilda...
Rolando Mejia Jr.
Jan 13, 2014
ROLANDO MEJIA, JR. EDINBURG - Rolando Mejia, Jr., 25, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 13, 2014, at Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston. Rolando was born September 20, 1988 and lived in Edinburg all of his life. He graduated from Edinburg North in 2007 and was currently attending University of Texas at Pan American. He is preceded in...
Byron "Bk" Richardson
Jan 9, 2014
BYRON "BK" RICHARDSON EDINBURG - Byron “BK” Richardson, born in Austin, Texas on September 10, 1993 was called to the Lord on January 9, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Regina Richardson, Esq. and her partner, Justin Rowland, of Edinburg; his grandmother, Judge Linda Reyna Yanez of McAllen; his Tia Amparo and Tio Cesar Guerra, of Houston; his cousin,...
Lloyd Nolan
Jan 9, 2014
LLOYD NOLAN ALAMO - Lloyd Nolan, 64, lost his battle to lung cancer Thursday, January 9, 2014, in San Juan. Mr. Nolan was born in New York and lived in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and John Nolan. Lloyd is survived by five children, William (Tammie) Nolan, of San Juan, Melissa Nolan, of Alamo, Duane...
Elizabeth B. Sandoval
Jan 8, 2014
ELIZABETH B. SANDOVAL PHARR – Elizabeth B. Sandoval, 83, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in O’Donnell, Texas, she had lived in Pharr all of her life. Mrs. Sandoval was a caring and loving mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. She was...
Martin 'Mike Vargas Jr.
Jan 6, 2014
MARTIN “MIKE” VARGAS, JR. ALAMO – Martin “Mike” Vargas Jr., 73, died Monday, January 6, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Wharton, Texas, Mr. Vargas had lived in Alamo all of his life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by a brother, Rafael Vargas. Mr. Vargas is survived by...
Sara C. Garcia
Jan 5, 2014
SARA C. GARCIA EDINBURG - Sara C. Garcia, 89, died, Sunday, January 5, 2014, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg. Mrs. Garcia was born in Woodsboro, Texas and lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Alejo V. Garcia; and numerous brothers and sisters. Sara is survived...
Harold Lloyd Rutherford
Jan 5, 2014
HAROLD LLOYD RUTHERFORD LOVING, TEXAS- Harold Lloyd Rutherford, 87, died Sunday, January 5, 2014, in San Juan. Cremation will take place at Val Verde Memorial Gardens in Donna. Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan
Martin George Johnston
Jan 4, 2014
My chains are gone, I've been set free My God, my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy rains, Unending love, Amazing Grace Martin George Johnston, 87, from Edinburg, Texas has left the old rugged cross and exchanged it for a crown as he entered heaven’s gates on January 4, 2014 after fighting multiple illnesses for the...
Aurora Rutledge
Jan 3, 2014
AURORA RUTLEDGE EDINBURG - Aurora Rutledge, 89, died, Friday, January 3, 2014 at Edinburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born at El Tule Ranch, west of Linn Texas, but had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Abundant Grace Community Church. Upon graduating from Edinburg High School in 1942, she was employed by the...
Pablo R. Alva
Jan 2, 2014
PABLO R. ALVA MCALLEN – Pablo R. Alva, 104, died Thursday, January 2, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, he had lived in McAllen most of his life. Mr. Alva was a member of Iglesia Del Valle Santa Pentecostes in San Juan. He was retired from CP&L. He is preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Alva; a...
Ernesto Elissetche
Jan 1, 2014
ERNESTO ELISSETCHE ALAMO — Ernesto Elissetche, 96, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. Born in Mexico he had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Concepcion Elissetche. Mr. Elissetche is survived by his six children Juan (Manuela) Elissetche of Elsa, Gilberto (Florencia+) Elissetche of...
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