Obituaries

Angelica Martinez

Angelica Martinez

Oct 6, 2014

ANGELICA MARTINEZ PHARR, TEXAS – Angelica Martinez, age 70, passed away on Monday October 6, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Texas. Born December 18, 1943 in Edinburg, Texas, she had lived in California most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fernando and Elevinia Martinez; three siblings, Marin Martinez, Fernando Martinez, Jr., and Margot...

Leah R. Cantu

Leah R. Cantu

Oct 2, 2014

LEAH R. CANTU SAN JUAN – Leah R. Cantu, 77, died Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Agua Nueva, Texas, she had lived in San Juan most of her life and was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She was a loving mother and grandmother, a dear friend, who...

David Aguilera

David Aguilera

Oct 1, 2014

DAVID AGUILERA EDINBURG - David Aguilera, 66, died Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Aguilera was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roberto and Porfiria Aguilera; a daughter, Yvette Aguilera; and four siblings. David is survived by two children, Dina (Daniel)...

Ramon Luera

Ramon Luera

Sep 30, 2014

RAMON LUERA EDINBURG — Ramon Luera, 84, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, he had lived there all of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Audelia Luera and Dominga Ortega; two brothers, Jorge and Humberto Luera. Ramon is survived by...

Jesus Delgado

Jesus Delgado

Sep 28, 2014

JESUS DELGADO SAN JUAN – Jesus Delgado, 59, died Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Rumalda Delgado; a son, Alfredo Delgado; and two brothers. Mr. Delgado is survived by his wife, Perfecta...

Rosa E. "Rose" Martinez

Rosa E. "Rose" Martinez

Sep 27, 2014

ROSA “ROSE” E. MARTINEZ PHARR – Rosa “Rose” E. Martinez, 60, died Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in McAllen Mrs. Martinez had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Agustina Martinez. Rose is survived by her husband, Raul Martinez of Pharr; two children,...

Ernesto Garcia

Ernesto Garcia

Sep 27, 2014

ERNESTO GARCIA EDINBURG - Ernesto Garcia, 66, died Saturday, September 27, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Mercedes, Mr. Garcia had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Ernesto was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a retired teacher from Edinburg CISD, and continued to work for Edinburg CISD as...

James Henry Mcclelland

James Henry Mcclelland

Sep 26, 2014

JAMES HENRY McCLELLAND EDINBURG — James Henry McClelland, 64, died Friday, September 26, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, he was a Master Electrician with Jim McClelland Electric and was also employed for a time as an electrical supervisor at Mission C.I.S.D. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother as well as an avid sportsman....

Maciel Lopez Sr.

Maciel Lopez Sr.

Sep 26, 2014

MACIEL LOPEZ, SR. EDINBURG – Maciel Lopez, Sr., 80, died Friday September 26, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Amparo Lopez; a brother, Jose Lopez; and a daughter, Juanita Lopez. Mr. Lopez is survived by his...

Jesus Adrian "Jesse" Magallan Ii

Jesus Adrian "Jesse" Magallan Ii

Sep 25, 2014

JESUS “JESSE” ADRIAN MAGALLAN, II EDINBURG – Jesus “Jesse” Adrian Magallan, II, 31, died Thursday September 25, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in McAllen, he had lived in Edinburg all his life. Mr. Magallan is preceded in death by his brother, Ismael Sanchez, Jr. He is survived by his parents, Jesus Adrian and Alicia Magallan; one brother, Roberto...

Edna Gallardo Mendoza

Edna Gallardo Mendoza

Sep 22, 2014

EDNA GALLARDO MENDOZA EDINBURG — Edna Gallardo Mendoza, 76, died Monday, September 22, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Mendoza was born in Rio Grande City and had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Edna dedicated 42 years of her life to the Edinburg Independent School District. She loved music, dancing, and her grandchildren. Edna was...

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...