Obituaries

Gregoria Villanueva

Gregoria Villanueva

Dec 3, 2013

GREGORIO VILLANUEVA PHARR – Gregorio Villanueva, 90, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mercedes, Gregorio had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugenio and Ignacia Villanueva; three sisters, Rosa Cristan, Lucia Saldana and Santos Villanueva; a brother, Isidoro Castro. Mr. Villanueva is survived...

Ercilia Z. Garcia

Ercilia Z. Garcia

Dec 3, 2013

ERCILIA Z. GARCIA PHARR- Ercilia Z. Garcia, 82, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at her residence in Pharr. She was born in Pharr and had lived there all of her life, and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo Garcia; a daughter, Elizabeth Margaret Garcia; and a brother,...

Raymundo "Masso" Perez

Raymundo "Masso" Perez

Dec 3, 2013

RAYMUNDO "MASSO" PEREZ EDINBURG - Raymundo S. Perez Sr., 82, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Raymundo was born in Alamo, Texas on July 24, 1931. He resided in Edinburg, Texas and was a loyal member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Raymundo was a true pillar to his community and a patron...

Gloria L. Rodriguez

Gloria L. Rodriguez

Dec 2, 2013

GLORIA L. RODRIGUEZ SAN ANTONIO/MCALLEN - Gloria L. Rodriguez, 75, passed away peacefully Monday, December 2, 2013, at Sontera Care Center in San Antonio, TX. Mrs. Rodriguez was born on January 27, 1938 in Encino, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Rodriguez Jr.; a son Rolando Rodriguez; and her parents, Gustavo and Antonia Luna. Gloria is...

Jose "Chepo" Ledesma Jr.

Jose "Chepo" Ledesma Jr.

Nov 30, 2013

JOSE “CHEPO” LEDESMA, JR. ALAMO — Jose “Chepo” Ledesma Jr., 68, died Saturday, November 30, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Harlingen, Mr. Ledesma had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Maria Ledesma; three sisters; and an aunt. Mr. Ledesma is survived by his wife,...

Guadalupe Renteria

Guadalupe Renteria

Nov 30, 2013

GUADALUPE RENTERIA EDINBURG - Guadalupe Renteria, 65, died, Saturday, November 30, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Renteria was born in Alamo and lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilberto and Ramona Renteria; a sister,Herminia Martinez; and a sister-in-law, Eva Renteria. Guadalupe is survived by his wife, Celia Renteria; three children,...

Alfonso Limon

Alfonso Limon

Nov 29, 2013

ALFONSO LIMON He peleado la buena batalla, He acabado la carrera, He guardado la fe. Timoteo 4:7 PHARR – Alfonso Limon, 71, died Friday, November 29, 2013, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Cadereyta Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, he had lived in Pharr since 1984 and was a member of Centro Cristiano Libertad. He is preceded in death by a...

Plinio Emilio Garcia

Plinio Emilio Garcia

Nov 29, 2013

PLINIO EMILIO GARCIA SAN JUAN – Plinio Emilio Garcia, 82, died Friday, November 29, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in San Juan, he had lived there all of his life. Mr. Garcia is preceded in death by two children, Melissa Guzman and Arturo Garcia; his parents, Juan and Mercedes Garcia; and four sisters. Plinio is survived by his...

Cresencio Jasso

Cresencio Jasso

Nov 27, 2013

CRESENCIO JASSO EDINBURG - Cresencio Jasso, 82, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Mr. Jasso lived in Edinburg all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulalio and Apolonia Jasso; two brothers, Jose Angel Jasso and Jose C. Jasso....

Jesse Del Valle

Jesse Del Valle

Nov 26, 2013

JESSE DEL VALLE EDINBURG - Jesse Del Valle, 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family Tuesday November 26, 2013, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Delfina Del Valle; a sister, Eloisa (Charles) Castano; and a brother, Mike Del Valle. Jesse is survived by his wife, Carmen G. Del Valle of...

Francisca Cano Regalado

Francisca Cano Regalado

Nov 26, 2013

FRANCISCA CANO REGALADO PHARR - Francisca Cano Regalado, 95, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born at Jalpa De Canova Guanajuato, Mexico, Mrs. Regalado had lived in Pharr most of her life, and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Not a day will we forget you. In our hearts you’ll always be near. As we...

Robert Skloss

Robert Skloss

Nov 23, 2013

ROBERT A. SKLOSS McCOOK/EDINBURG — Robert A. Skloss, 69, died Saturday, November 23, 2013, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Skloss was born and raised in McCook. Robert took on the family tradition of farming. He was an innovative, progressive and imaginative farmer who at his peak farmed over 7000 acres in a single season. Robert grew many crops: sorghum,...

Apolonia Bocanegra

Apolonia Bocanegra

Nov 22, 2013

APOLONIA BOCANEGRA SAN JUAN - Apolonia Bocanegra, 82, died Friday, November 22, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Mission, she had lived in San Juan all of her life. Mrs. Bocanegra is survived by her husband, Edmundo Bocanegra, of San Juan; five children, Jose De Jesus (Bertha) Bocanegra, of Pharr, Martha Bocanegra, Gloria (Juan) Vega, both of...

Daniel "Danny" Perez

Daniel "Danny" Perez

Nov 21, 2013

DANIEL “DANNY” PEREZ ALAMO – Daniel “Danny” Perez, 19, died Thursday, November 21, 2013, in Alamo. Born McAllen, he had lived Alamo all of his life. He was known to have a big heart and was very caring. Danny will be missed but not forgotten. Danny is survived by his mother, Criselda Garza of Alamo; two brothers, Ramiro Lopez of...

Ofelia Quintanilla

Ofelia Quintanilla

Nov 19, 2013

OFELIA QUINTANILLA PHARR- Ofelia Quintanilla, 83, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Quintanilla had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Quintanilla Mrs. Quintanilla is survived by four children, Carlos (Bertha) Quintanilla, Criselda Quintanilla, both of Mexico, Roberto (Maria De La Luz) Quintanilla,...

Ruben Sanchez

Ruben Sanchez

Nov 19, 2013

RUBEN SANCHEZ SAN JUAN — Ruben Sanchez, 75, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He had lived in San Juan all of his life. Mr. Sanchez is preceded in death by his parents, Sixto and Maria De La Luz Sanchez; a brother, Raul Sanchez; two sisters, Rebecca Chapa and Rosa Sanchez. He is survived...

Oscar Smith Jr.

Oscar Smith Jr.

Nov 16, 2013

OSCAR SMITH JR. PHARR — Oscar Smith Jr., 71, died Saturday, November 16, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Georgetown, Texas, Mr. Smith had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Oscar Smith Sr.; his mother, Eudelia Smith; a brother, Albert Smith;...

Irma Silva Moncivais

Irma Silva Moncivais

Nov 15, 2013

IRMA SILVA MONCIVAIS EDINBURG — Irma Silva Moncivais, 57, died Friday, November 15, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Ms. Moncivais had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was a loving, caring mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed but will continue to live in the hearts of her family forever. She is preceded in death by...

Manuela Garza "Meme" Longoria

Manuela Garza "Meme" Longoria

Nov 15, 2013

MANUELA “MEME” G. LONGORIA MONTE ALTO – Manuela “Meme” G. Longoria, 95, crossed over Friday, November 15, 2013, at Aurora House in Weslaco. Manuela (Meme as she liked to be called) Garza Longoria was born on December 18, 1917 in Mission, Texas as one of four daughters from Manuel and Guadalupe Garza Family of 323 Miller Avenue. She is preceded...

Alfonso Cantu

Alfonso Cantu

Nov 13, 2013

ALFONSO CANTU EDINBURG - Alfonso Cantu, 74, was called to be with our Lord Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Cantu had lived in Edinburg all of his life. Alfonso had a passion for horses. He enjoyed watching western movies and spending quality time with his family. He will be greatly missed but will...