Obituaries
Gregorio Ruiz
Jun 8, 2014
GREGORIO RUIZ PHARR – Gregorio Ruiz, 40, died Sunday, June 08, 2014, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Ruiz is preceded in death by his father, Andres Ruiz; and a sister Zulema Ruiz. He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Ontiveros; a stepdaughter, Kimberly Donava; and a stepson Heriberto (Maria) Ontiveros Jr., all of Pharr; mother, Petra Ruiz; two...
Pedro Tijerina Jr.
Jun 5, 2014
PEDRO TIJERINA, JR. PHARR - Pedro Tijerina, Jr., 85, died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Tijerina was born in Edinburg and had lived in Pharr most of his life. Pedro was one of the original South Texas Cowboys born at Las Colimitas Ranch north of Edinburg. His door was always open to friends and family....
Florencia "Memo" Davila
Jun 5, 2014
FLORENCIA "MEMO" DAVILA HARGILL - Florencia "Memo" Davila, 90, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 5, 2014, at her residence in Hargill. Mrs. Davila was born in Edinburg and had lived in Hargill all of her life. She was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Hargill. Florencia is preceded in death by her husband,...
Gustavo J. Gonzalez
Jun 4, 2014
GUSTAVO J. GONZALEZ MCALLEN - Gustavo J. Gonzalez, 53, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Gustavo had lived in McAllen for 20 years. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pharr. Mr. Gonzalez started his federal career with the United States Border Patrol in November 1985 with session 179 in McAllen,...
Adan Salinas
Jun 4, 2014
ADAN SALINAS EDINBURG - Adan Salinas, 87, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Salinas; his parents, Jose and Petra Salinas; a brother, Moises Salinas; and a sister, Oralia Garza. Adan is survived by five children, Adan George...
Francisco "Manito" Sandoval
Jun 3, 2014
FRANCISCO “MANITO” SANDOVAL ALAMO — Francisco “Manito” Sandoval, 94, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. He was born in Lyford, Texas and had lived in Alamo most of his life. Francisco was a devoted business man and beloved brother, father and friend. He was known in the community as the owner of Sandoval's Used Cars. Even...
Eliodoro Bravo
Jun 3, 2014
ELIODORO BRAVO McALLEN – Eliodoro Bravo, 80, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Reynosa Tamps. Mexico, he had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Josefina Bravo; two sisters, Dolores Maldonado and Angelita Alvarado; and two brothers, Nicolas and Guadalupe Bravo. Mr. Bravo is...
Ramon Perales
Jun 2, 2014
RAMON PERALES ALAMO — Ramon Perales, died Monday, June 2, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edcouch he had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Maria Perales; a son, Rene Perales; and four siblings. Ramon is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Perales of Alamo;...
Sylvia S. Guerra
May 31, 2014
SYLVIA S. GUERRA EDINBURG - Sylvia S. Guerra, 70, died Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Born in Rio Grande City, Mrs. Guerra had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Diego and Antonia Saenz. Mrs. Guerra is survived by her husband, Gonzalo Guerra Jr., of...
Candelario Saenz
May 29, 2014
CANDELARIO SAENZ EDINBURG - Candelario Saenz, 77, owner of Cande's Bakery for over 35 years died Thursday, May 29, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Weslaco he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Berta Saenz; his parents, Teofilo and Paula Saenz; and two sisters, Lala Romero and Isabel...
Efrain F. Flores
May 27, 2014
EFRAIN F. FLORES EDINBURG - Efrain F. Flores, 87, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Efrain had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He was born on April 27, 1927 to Guillermo Flores and Feliciana Alvarado. In 1948 he married the love of his life, Isabel Perez. They were married for 66 years...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...