Obituaries

Maria M. Rodriguez

Maria M. Rodriguez

Dec 30, 2013

MARIA M. RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG - Maria M. Rodriguez, 86, died Monday, December 30, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Staples, Texas, Mrs. Rodriguez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Macario H. Rodriguez; five brothers, Jose Meza, Manuel Meza, Pablo Meza, Carlos Meza, Panfilo Meza; and three sisters, Gabriela...

Victor Angulo

Victor Angulo

Dec 28, 2013

VICTOR ANGULO EDINBURG - Victor Angulo, 81, died Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Angulo was a farmer and a rancher and had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Jose Luis Angulo. Victor is survived by his wife, Susana Angulo; three sons, Ramon Antonio (Maricela) Angulo, Gerardo...

Jesus Pablo Zamora

Jesus Pablo Zamora

Dec 26, 2013

JESUS PABLO ZAMORA PHARR – Jesus Pablo Zamora, 81, entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 26, 2013. Born in Tamaulipas, Mexico, he was a valley native and had lived in Pharr since 1971. Mr. Zamora was a retired rancher who passed away doing what he loved best, spending time at his ranch. He was a strong, great man, husband and...

Baldemar De La "Gordo" Pena Iii

Baldemar De La "Gordo" Pena Iii

Dec 26, 2013

BALDEMAR "GORDO" DE LA PENA, III EDINBURG - Baldemar "Gordo" De La Pena III, 21, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 in Edinburg. Baldemar had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He graduated from Johnny G. Economedes High School in 2010 and was a veteran of the US Army. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Fabian...

Dorothy May Dufour

Dorothy May Dufour

Dec 25, 2013

DOROTHY MAY DUFOUR EDINBURG - Dorothy May Dufour, 89, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at Legends Transitional Care Center in McAllen. Born in McKenzie, Tennessee, Mrs. Dufour had lived in Edinburg all of her life and was employed by Pan American University for 22 years. She was very active with St. Joseph Catholic Church and...

Claudina Mata

Claudina Mata

Dec 25, 2013

CLAUDINA MATA PHARR- Claudina Mata, 79, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility Care in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, she had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Adela Garcia; two brothers, Raul and Jose Garcia; and a sister, Consuelo Segovia. Mrs. Mata is survived by her husband,...

Pedro M. Rodriguez Sr.

Pedro M. Rodriguez Sr.

Dec 24, 2013

PEDRO M. RODRIGUEZ SR. SAN JUAN — Pedro M. Rodriguez Sr., 61, died, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Rodriguez was born in San Juan and lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez; and a sister, Jesusa Kietell. Pedro is survived by his...

Frank Balli

Frank Balli

Dec 23, 2013

FRANK BALLI MCALLEN - Frank Balli, 66, died Monday, December 23, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mission, Mr. Balli had lived in McAllen most of his life. Frank was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Benita Balli; a brother,...

Eloisa Pardo

Eloisa Pardo

Dec 20, 2013

ELOISA PARDO SAN JUAN- Eloisa Pardo, 91, died Friday, December 20, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. She was born in Pettus, Texas and lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Pardo, Sr.; six sisters and one brother. Ms. Pardo is survived by her four children, Rafael (Guadalupe) Pardo, David (Nena)...

Andrew Peralez

Andrew Peralez

Dec 15, 2013

ANDREW PERALEZ PHARR – Andrew Peralez, 17, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. Andrew was a student at P-SJ-A North High School where he played baseball and was a member of the Electronics Program. He was a member of St....

Ramon Juarez

Ramon Juarez

Dec 15, 2013

RAMON JUAREZ ANTIOCH, TENNESSEE – Ramon Juarez, 44, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at Tri Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born in Mexico, he had lived in Tennessee most of his life. Ramon is survived by his wife, San Juana Juarez, of Antioch, Tennessee; two daughters, Perla and Blanca Juarez, both of Pharr; his mother, Salustia Garcia and his...

Eric Torres

Eric Torres

Dec 14, 2013

ERIC TORRES SAN JUAN — Eric Torres, 22, died Saturday, December 14, 2013, in Huntsville, Texas. Born in Laredo, Eric had lived in San Juan most of his life and was attending Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. He is preceded in death by his father, Ricardo Torres. Eric is survived by his mother, Martha B. Torres; stepfather, Fernando De...

Saul Tijerina Garza

Saul Tijerina Garza

Dec 12, 2013

SAUL TIJERINA GARZA McALLEN – Saul Tijerina Garza, 60, died Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Raymondville, Mr. Garza had lived in McAllen most of his life. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Pan American University and was the owner of G & L Construction. He is survived by three sons, Saul Garza...

Lucile Mary Reed

Lucile Mary Reed

Dec 12, 2013

LUCILE “LUCY” M. REED ALAMO- Lucile “Lucy” M. Reed, 89, died Thursday, December 12, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Bellevue, Michigan; she had lived in Alamo for 37 years and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene M. Reed; a daughter, Sandra Kay; her parents Dean and Teresa...

Arturo Natividad

Arturo Natividad

Dec 9, 2013

ARTURO NATIVIDAD EDINBURG - Arturo Natividad, 61, died Monday, December 9, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Natividad had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Natividad. Arturo is survived by his wife, Herminia Natividad; a daughter, Daira Natividad; his mother, Socorro Natividad; five siblings, Horacio Natividad, Carlos Natividad, Juanita...

Marco Antonio "Mark" Flores

Marco Antonio "Mark" Flores

Dec 9, 2013

MARCO “MARK” ANTONIO FLORES PHARR – Marco “Mark” Antonio Flores, 35, died Monday, December 9, 2013, in Shallowater, Texas. Born in Edinburg, he had lived in Pharr all of his life. Mark was a hard working truck driver, as well as a great father, husband and son. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Mark is preceded...

Carlos Luis Ybarra Jr.

Carlos Luis Ybarra Jr.

Dec 8, 2013

CARLOS LUIS YBARRA, JR. ALAMO – Carlos Luis Ybarra, Jr, 25, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, in Sugarland, Texas. Born in McAllen, Carlos had lived in Alamo all of life. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Enrique Ybarra. Carlos is survived by his parents, Carlos Luis and Hilda Ybarra Sr. of Alamo; a sister, Yuri Trevino of Alamo;...

Rosendo "Chendo" Salinas

Rosendo "Chendo" Salinas

Dec 8, 2013

ROSENDO “CHENDO” SALINAS MCALLEN – Rosendo “Chendo” Salinas, 67, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in La Laja, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Salinas had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Irma Gonzalez; five sons, Rosendo Javier (Veronica) Salinas, Eduardo Salinas, Ricardo (Sandra) Salinas, Humberto Salinas, and...

Bertha Garza

Bertha Garza

Dec 6, 2013

BERTHA GARZA EDINBURG - Bertha Garza, 40, died Friday, December 6, 2013 in Edinburg. Born in Memphis, TX, Ms. Garza had lived in Edinburg all of her life. Bertha was employed with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office for 13 years and worked at Wal-Mart for 18 years. Bertha was a hard working dedicated and selfless person, who always went out...

Raul Hernandez

Raul Hernandez

Dec 4, 2013

RAUL HERNANDEZ SOUTH BEND, IN - Raul Hernandez, 63, was healed and went to be with Jesus Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Raul was born in Brownsville, TX on August 14, 1950 to Guadalupe and Franscisca Hernandez. On May 3, 1999 he married the former Nancy Lewndowski in South Bend, IN. Before retiring in 2011,...