Obituaries
Jose R. "Rick" Villarreal
Sep 25, 2013
JOSE R. “RICK” VILLARREAL SAN JUAN — Jose R. “Rick” Villarreal died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Ramiro Villarreal; and a brother, Juan Ramiro Villarreal. Rick is survived by his wife, Bertha A. Villarreal of San Juan; a son, Juan Jose (Berenice) Villarreal of La Marque,...
Olga Leticia Salinas
Sep 25, 2013
OLGA LETICIA SALINAS MISSION - Olga Leticia Salinas, 47, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Born in Mission, Lety had lived there since 1993 and was formerly of Rio Grande City. She graduated from Rio Grande City High School in 1985 and was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church...
George Henry Sacky
Sep 24, 2013
George Henry Sacky Weslaco – George Henry Sacky, 76, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at Harbor View Care Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Mr. Sacky was born January 23, 1937 in Corpus Christi, Texas and lived in Weslaco most of his life. He had attended W.B. Ray High School and was a Master Leatherman in construction. Mr. Sacky enjoyed...
Maria De Jesus Reyna
Sep 23, 2013
MARIA DE JESUS REYNA EDINBURG - Maria De Jesus Reyna, 46, died Monday, September 23, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mrs. Reyna had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maura Garza Gonzalez. Maria is survived by her husband, Reymundo Reyna, Jr.; four children, Reymundo (Anabel...
Romulo Cruz
Sep 23, 2013
ROMULO CRUZ EDINBURG - Romulo Cruz, 54, died Monday, September 23, 2013, 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 his parents, Jose Guadalupe Cruz and Maria Isabel Cantu. Mr. Cruz is survived by three siblings, Pedro...
Irineo Maldonado
Sep 22, 2013
IRINEO MALDONADO EDINBURG- Irineo Maldonado, 81, died Sunday, September 22, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Maldonado had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Irineo Maldonado, Jr. ; two daughters, Olga Aguirre, and Sylvia Maldonado. Irineo is survived by his wife, Diamantina Maldonado; two sons, Irineo (Nora) Maldonado,...
Herlinda B. Perez
Sep 22, 2013
HERLINDA B. PEREZ EDINBURG – Herlinda B. Perez, 98, died Sunday, September 22, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Perez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Florencio Perez; and a son, Arturo Perez. Mrs. Perez is survived by three sons, Esteban († Carmen) Perez, of Escobares,...
George L. Lopez
Sep 21, 2013
GEORGE L. LOPEZ EDINBURG – George L. Lopez, 57, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mr. Lopez had lived in Joliet, Illinois most of his life. He moved to Edinburg 12 years ago with his wife Margarita. He attended college at Milliken University in Decatur IL. He was a dedicated teacher, coach, and friend...
Robert Gene Garza
Sep 19, 2013
ROBERT GENE GARZA PHARR — Robert Gene Garza, 30, died Thursday, September 19, 2013, in Huntsville, Texas. Born in McAllen, Robert had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Eleazar Garza; maternal grandparents, Amado and Lucila Leos; and his paternal grandfather, Joel Garza. Robert is survived by his wife, Jennifer Garza; three...
Estella C. Escobedo
Sep 18, 2013
ESTELLA C. ESCOBEDO EDCOUCH - Estella C. Escobedo, 65, died Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Escobedo had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elias Escobedo, Jr.; and her parents, Francisco and Trinidad Coronado. Estella is survived by a son, Pablo (Liza) Escobedo of Granite,...
Eloisa V. Mancha
Sep 14, 2013
ELOISA V. MANCHA McALLEN — Eloisa V. Mancha, 68, died Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Mancha was born in McAllen and had lived there most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Mancha, Jr.; her parents, Esperanza and Israel Vasquez; and a brother, Israel Vasquez, Jr. She is...
Thomas Cartwright "Tommy" Richards
Sep 13, 2013
THOMAS “TOMMY” CARTWRIGHT RICHARDS Hargill - Thomas “Tommy” Cartwright Richards, 81, of Hargill, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013 after a short battle with lung cancer; his loving family with him by his side. Tommy was a well thought of and respected farmer and rancher from Hidalgo County. He was born on May 3, 1932 in Hargill, Texas...
Eloy L. Trevino
Sep 12, 2013
ELOY L. TREVIÑO PHARR - Our Heavenly Father called Eloy L. Treviño, 79, home on September 12, 2013, after a lengthy battle of illnesses he fought with much dignity, courage and fortitude. Eloy is now enjoying eternal life with his son and granddaughter, Gilbert and Belzy Treviño; his parents, Juan and Maria Treviño; and his brother and sister, Homero and...
Martha Leal
Sep 12, 2013
MARTHA LEAL ALAMO – Martha Leal, 42, died Thursday, September 12, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Fremont, Ohio Martha had lived in Alamo for three years and was formerly from Pharr. Martha will always be remembered for her kindness and especially her smile. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ramona and Antonio...
Albesa V. "Becha" Gomez
Sep 9, 2013
ALBESA "BECHA" V. GOMEZ McALLEN/ALAMO- Albesa "Becha" V. Gomez, 82, passed away on September 9, 2013 in McAllen, Texas. She was born Decemeber 28, 1930 to Macario and Inez Villarreal in Alamo, Texas. Mrs. Gomez was a current member of Better Homes Club, The Catholic Daughters and the Paco Ladies; and a former member of Aggie Mother’s Club and a...
Alberto "Beto" Salinas
Sep 8, 2013
ALBERTO "BETO" SALINAS EDINBURG — Alberto "Beto" Salinas, 83, died Sunday, September 8, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by a sister, Maria Santos Ramos. Alberto is survived by his wife, Gila Salinas of Edinburg; three sons, Jose Alberto (Martina) Salinas of Edinburg, Arnold (Adriana) Salinas...
Efrain Ramirez Jr.
Sep 7, 2013
EFRAIN RAMIREZ, JR. LA GLORIA – Efrain Ramirez Jr., 80, died Saturday, September 7, 2013, at his residence in La Gloria. Mr. Ramirez was born in La Gloria and had lived there all of his life. He was a fruit inspector with the Department of Agriculture for over 30 years. He took great pride and dedicated most of his time...
Fred Murillo
Sep 7, 2013
FRED MURILLO PHARR – Fred Murillo, 68, died Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Murillo was born in Torreon, Coahuila and had lived in Pharr most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during Vietnam. He returned to the ARMY in 1977 as an officer stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany....
Domingo Cantu Jr.
Sep 6, 2013
DOMINGO CANTU, JR. ALAMO – Domingo Cantu Jr., 58, died Friday, September 6, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in McAllen, Mr. Cantu had lived in Alamo since 1999 and was formerly of San Juan. He was a truck driver and enjoyed road trips with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Domingo Cantu Sr. and Gertrudis...
Andrea C. Davila
Sep 5, 2013
ANDREA C. DAVILA EDINBURG – Andrea C. Davila, 92, died Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Born in Pharr, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Davila Sr.; and her parents, Guadalupe and Nellie Cantu. Mrs. Davila is survived by five children, Carolina A. (†Diego) Ayala,...