Obituaries

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...

Roberto Landeros

Roberto Landeros

Nov 12, 2013

ROBERTO LANDEROS ALAMO- Roberto Landeros, 68, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at his residence in Alamo. He was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico and had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Herlinda Landeros; two sisters, Margarita Landeros Trevino and Sandra Landeros Albiar. Those left to...

Jose G. Gonzalez

Jose G. Gonzalez

Nov 10, 2013

JOSE G. GONZALEZ ALAMO – Jose G. Gonzalez, 87, died Sunday, November 10, 2013, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Born in Mission, Mr. Gonzalez had lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Mario Gonzalez, Frank Gonzalez...

Maria G. Martinez

Maria G. Martinez

Nov 10, 2013

MARIA G. MARTINEZ ALAMO- Maria G. Martinez, 66, died Sunday, November 10, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Michoacán, Mexico, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rogelio Martinez, Sr.; her parents, Juan and Eloisa Ybarra, Sr.; and a brother, Raul Ybarra Mrs. Martinez is survived...

Ernestina Molina Garcia

Ernestina Molina Garcia

Nov 10, 2013

ERNESTINA MOLINA GARCIA EDINBURG - Ernestina Molina Garcia, 66, died Sunday, November 10, 2013. Born in Edinburg, she had lived there all of her life. She was a very strong and caring sister, mother, aunt and friend. She will be immensely missed by all. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marcos and Catalina Molina; and a sister, Eulalia...

Felix Herrera Sanchez

Felix Herrera Sanchez

Nov 9, 2013

FELIX HERRERA SANCHEZ SAN JUAN – Felix Herrera Sanchez, 83, died Saturday, November 9, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Mission, Mr. Sanchez had lived in San Juan all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. He is preceded in death by a son, Fernando Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his...

Mary Jo Earnest "Jody" Colyer

Mary Jo Earnest "Jody" Colyer

Nov 7, 2013

MARY JO “JODY” EARNEST COLYER ALAMO – Mary Jo “Jody” Earnest Colyer, 68, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born August 26, 1945 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, she had lived in the Rio Grande Valley most of her life and was a 1963 graduate of PSJA High School. Jody is preceded in death by a grandson,...

Cipriano Soto

Cipriano Soto

Nov 6, 2013

CIPRIANO SOTO SAN JUAN Cipriano Soto, 62, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born on April 22, 1951 in Mexico, he had lived in San Juan since 2000. Mr. Soto is survived by his wife Elda Soto of San Juan; three children, Ramiro Soto, Valeria Soto , and Emilio Soto all of San Juan;...

Florencio Cruz Ramirez Jr.

Florencio Cruz Ramirez Jr.

Nov 4, 2013

FLORENCIO CRUZ RAMIREZ, JR. McALLEN – Florencio Cruz Ramirez, Jr., 75, died Monday, November 4, 2013, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born July 18, 1938 in Agua Nueva, Texas, he had lived there most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Ramirez is preceded in death by his parents, Cesarea and Florencio...

George Jaime Salazar

George Jaime Salazar

Nov 1, 2013

GEORGE JAIME SALAZAR EDINBURG — George Jaime Salazar, 65, joined his Heavenly Father, Friday, November 1, 2013. Jaime was a lifetime resident of Edinburg and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He served in the National Guard then took over and operated the family business of Ace Awnings & Floors in McAllen. He enjoyed his long business career that...

Paulino Ramirez Sr.

Paulino Ramirez Sr.

Oct 27, 2013

PAULINO RAMIREZ, SR. PHARR - Paulino Ramirez Sr., 88, died Sunday, October 27, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born to Bernabe and Santos Ramirez on January 2, 1925 in McAllen and had lived in Pharr most of his life. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in...

Christabel Isabel Villasenor

Christabel Isabel Villasenor

Oct 27, 2013

CHRISTABEL ISABEL VILLASENOR EDINBURG - Christabel Isabel Villasenor, 13, died Sunday, October 27, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Christabel had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her Great-Grandfather, Pedro Villasenor; uncle, Miguel Villasenor; aunt, Maria De Jesus Peguero. Christabel is survived by her parents, Jaime and Alicia Villasenor of Edinburg; a sister,...

Rebecca V. Borrego

Rebecca V. Borrego

Oct 25, 2013

REBECCA V. BORREGO SAN JUAN – Rebecca V. Borrego, 83, died Friday, October 25, 2013, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Mrs. Borrego was born in Pharr, Texas and had lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alberto Borrego, Sr.; two sons, Alberto Borrego, Jr. and Rogelio Borrego, Sr.; and...

Esperanza Martinez

Esperanza Martinez

Oct 24, 2013

ESPERANZA MARTINEZ SAN JUAN – Esperanza Martinez, 63, died Thursday, October 24, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Born December 9, 1949 in San Jose De Raices, Mexico, Mrs. Martinez had lived in San Juan most of her life. Esperanza was a member of Liberty Temple Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Maria Isabel...

Berta Saenz

Berta Saenz

Oct 21, 2013

BERTA SAENZ EDINGURG- Berta Saenz, 74, died Monday, October 21, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Saenz had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Didaco and Rafaela Villarreal; seven siblings, Zeferino Villarreal, Felix Garza, Pancho Garza, Roberto Villarreal, Reymundo Garza, Paula Hernandez and Gregoria Davila. Berta is survived by her...

Manuel Gutierrez

Manuel Gutierrez

Oct 21, 2013

MANUEL GUTIERREZ MISSION — Manuel Gutierrez, 85, born September 11, 1928 in Romita, Guanajuaro, Mexico, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 21, 2013. He lived in Mission, TX for the majority of his life; was self-employed as a bricklayer in the Rio Grande Valley and the surrounding area, as well as a seasonal farm worker. He is preceded in death...

Adela E. Martinez

Adela E. Martinez

Oct 19, 2013

ADELA E. MARTINEZ ALAMO – Adela E. Martinez, 93, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Martinez had lived there all of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Martinez; her parents, Fortunato and Soledad Escobedo; and five siblings, Consuelo...

Juan Jose Ramirez

Juan Jose Ramirez

Oct 18, 2013

JUAN JOSE RAMIREZ MISSION - Juan Jose Ramirez, 71, died Friday, October 18, 2013, at his residence in Mission. Born in Cotulla, Tx, Mr. Ramirez had lived in Mission most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melecio and Manuela Ramirez. Juan is survived by two children, Rodolfo Ramirez, Sr. of Cotulla, TX, Rebecca Ramirez Garcia...