Obituaries
Manuel M. Salazar
May 10, 2014
MANUEL M. SALAZAR EDINBURG - Manuel M. Salazar, 71, died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Salazar was born in Mexico and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Andrea Salazar. Manuel is survived by his wife, Virginia R. Salazar of Edinburg; six children, Roberto...
Jose Luis Gonzalez
May 9, 2014
JOSE LUIS GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Jose Luis Gonzalez, 65, died Friday, May 9, 2014 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gonzalez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aurora and Guillermo Gonzalez; and a brother, Arturo Gonzalez. Jose is survived by his wife, Maria Sara Gonzalez of Edinburg; five children, Guillermo...
Ernesto Esparza
May 5, 2014
ERNESTO ESPARZA PHARR – Ernesto Esparza, 72, died Monday, May 5, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family. Ernesto graduated from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School in 1960. He attended the University of Texas Austin, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree in 1965. His pharmacy career spanned 48 years, culminating in his retirement from Nuestra Clinica...
Julio Daniel Smith
May 5, 2014
JULIO DANIEL SMITH McALLEN — Julio Daniel Smith, 83, died Monday, May 5, 2014, at Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen. Julio had lived in Reynosa, Tamps., MX most of his life. He is survived by five children, Julio D. (Lupita) Smith, Eduardo (Veronica) Smith, Aldo (Irene) Smith, Alexander (Norma) Smith, Joanna Smith, all of McAllen; 16 grandchildren; and...
Adalberto "Beto" Garza Sr.
May 4, 2014
ADALBERTO " BETO" GARZA, SR. EDINBURG - Adalberto "Beto" Garza, Sr. born on July 29, 1936 passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Edinburg and raised in El Tule Ranch in San Manuel, Texas. Beto is preceded in death by his parents, Santana and Dionicia Garza; his sisters,...
Juana Castilleja
May 4, 2014
JUANA CASTILLEJA EDINBURG - Juana Castilleja, 92, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Misssion, Mrs. Castilleja had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Castilleja. Juana is survived by five sons, Juan (Lupe) Salinas, Rene (Eva) Salinas, Noe (Irene) Salinas, Carlos (Olga) Castilleja, Jr., Ricardo...
Ernesto Fernandez Jr.
Apr 30, 2014
ERNESTO FERNANDEZ, JR. EDINBURG - Ernesto Fernandez, Jr., 78, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Fernandez had lived in Edinburg all of his life and was a Chemistry teacher for 32 years at Edinburg High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Maria Cristina Fernandez; and two brothers, Horacio and Roberto Fernandez....
Margarito Zuniga
Apr 30, 2014
MARGARITO ZUNIGA MISSION – Margarito Zuniga, 89, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at his residence in Mission. He was born in Mexico and had lived in Alamo most of life. Mr. Zuniga is preceded in death by his wife, Marie “Virginia” Zuniga. He is survived by his eight children, Adelayda Zuniga of Melrose Park, Chicago, Paula Hernandez of Greely, Colorado,...
Raquel S. Alvarez
Apr 29, 2014
RAQUEL S. ALVAREZ ALAMO – Raquel S. Alvarez, 80, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alamo, she had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Reynaldo and Ramiro Salinas. Mrs. Alvarez is survived by her husband, Julian Alvarez of Alamo; six children, Tomas (Irma) Alvarez, Julian Alvarez, Jr....
Amparo S. Garza
Apr 29, 2014
AMPARO S. GARZA EDINBURG - Amparo S. Garza, 98, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Jarachinas Ranch, TX, Mrs. Garza had lived in La Joya most of her life. Amparo was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She practiced her faith by reading the bible and praying the rosary very frequently. Amparo...
Jose "Pepe" Gutierrez
Apr 28, 2014
JOSE "PEPE" GUTIERREZ EDINBURG - Jose "Pepe" Gutierrez, 84, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. Gutierrez was born in Rio Hondo and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Maria and Juanita Gutierrez; and a sister, Estella G. Bowie. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his wife,...
Rosa R. Plata
Apr 25, 2014
ROSA R. PLATA McALLEN — Rosa R. Plata, 86, died, Friday, April 25, 2014 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Weslaco, she had lived most of her life in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Plata; and a daughter, Rosa Isela Flores. Rosa is survived by her four children, Esther Plata (Rene) Valencia...
Maria Prieto
Apr 21, 2014
MARIA PRIETO PHARR – Maria Prieto, died Monday, April 21, 2014, at her home in Pharr. She is survived by her husband, Margarito Prieto; daughter, Magdalena Narayan; sons, Alvaro Prieto and Jose Margarito Prieto, Jr.; grandchildren, Sofia Prieto, Oscar Prieto, Sarah-Aditi Narayan, and Elias-Sai Narayan. Visitation will be held from 3:30 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary today,...
Vicente Hernandez Jr.
Apr 20, 2014
VICENTE HERNANDEZ, JR. PHARR – Vicente Hernandez, Jr., 58, died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at University Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Lubbock, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria De Jesus Molina Hernandez; three brothers, Ancelmo, Raul, and Ricardo Hernandez; two sisters, Olinda and baby Ana Maria Hernandez;...
Aurora Casares
Apr 20, 2014
AURORA CASARES SAN JUAN — Aurora Casares, 86, died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Weslaco, she had lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Casares, Sr.; parents, Ramon and Guadalupe Guajardo; six brothers, Pablo, Julian, Ramon Jr., Rodolfo, Celestino, and Eulogio Guajardo;...
Julia "Julie" Rodriguez
Apr 19, 2014
JULIA "JULIE" RODRIGUEZ SAN ISIDRO - Julia "Julie" Rodriguez, 78, died Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Puerto Rico, TX, Mrs. Rodriguez had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Rodriguez; a daughter, Maria Lydia Rodriguez; her parents, Teodoro and Natividad Perez; two brothers, Santos Perez...
Esther P. Diaz
Apr 19, 2014
ESTHER P. DIAZ SAN ISIDRO - Esther P. Diaz, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Edinburg, TX. Mrs. Diaz lived in San Isidro, TX all of her life. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Alicia Garza; a granddaughter, Sierra Cerda; her mother, Maria Concepcion Pantoja; and two brothers, Isidro and...
George F. Gongora
Apr 19, 2014
GEORGE F. GONGORA SAN JUAN - George F. Gongora, 82, died Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Delia C. Gongora. George is survived by his three sons, Rolando (Mary) Gongora, Robert (Idalia) Gongora, Jaime (Laura) Gongora; three daughters, Norma (Rene) Farias, Cynthia Gongora, Myrna Gongora; 14 grandchildren;...
Raymond "Ray" Knox
Apr 18, 2014
RAYMOND "RAY" KNOX EDINBURG - Raymond "Ray" Knox, 88, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 18, 2014, at Lifecare Hospital-North in McAllen. Born in Blackford County, IN he had lived in Edinburg for the past 10 years of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Ron Brewer; four brothers and four sisters. Ray is survived...
Maria De Jesus Salinas
Apr 18, 2014
MARIA DE JESUS SALINAS EDINBURG - Maria De Jesus Salinas, 80, entered into eternal rest Friday, April 18, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Salinas had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Maria is preceded in death by her parents; and four sons, Juan Alberto, Jesus Carlos,...
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