Obituaries

Arturo Maldonado Sr.

Arturo Maldonado Sr.

Sep 3, 2013

ARTURO MALDONADO, Sr. EDINBURG - Arturo Maldonado, Sr., 82, began his journey into eternal life to be with The Lord on Tuesday September3, 2013. He was born on August 6, 1931 in Weslaco, Texas. After marrying the love of his life Paula Alonzo in 1952, they lived in Edinburg, Texas where they raised their family. He worked for Northern Pacific...

Beatriz S. "Bea" Quintero

Beatriz S. "Bea" Quintero

Sep 2, 2013

BEATRIZ S. “BEA” QUINTERO ALAMO - Beatriz S. “Bea” Quintero, 82, died Monday, September 2, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born December 12, 1930 in Lexington, Texas, she lived in Pharr and Weslaco most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Quintero; three children, Raul Quintero, Pablo Quintero and Jose Luis Quintero. “Bea” is...

Eloisa R. Rangel

Eloisa R. Rangel

Sep 1, 2013

ELOISA R. RANGEL PHARR - Eloisa R. Rangel, 60, died Sunday, September 1, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Robstown, TX, Mrs. Rangel had lived in Pharr most of her life. Eloisa was like the pillar of the family, always offering support to all her loved ones as well as her neighbors. One of her favorite...

Jose H. Leija

Jose H. Leija

Sep 1, 2013

JOSE H. LEIJA, PhD EDINBURG - A long time resident of The Rio Grande Valley, Mr. Jose H. Leija passed away in the comfort of his sister's home on September 1, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvaro Leija, Sr. and Dionisia H. Leija and sister, Evelia Torres. He is survived by his brothers, Alvaro (Manuela) Leija,...

Flavia T. Macias

Flavia T. Macias

Aug 31, 2013

FLAVIA T. MACIAS PHARR – Flavia T. Macias, 84, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, she had lived in Pharr most of her life. Mrs. Macias is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Macias Sr.; parents, Isidro and Tomasa Torres; two brothers, Guadalupe Fonseca and Jose Torres. She is...

Luis Ochoa

Luis Ochoa

Aug 29, 2013

LUIS OCHOA PEÑITAS - Luis Ochoa, 82, died Thursday, August 29, 2013, at his daughter's residence in Mission. He was born in El Rancho El Estero, Municipio de Reynosa Diaz, Tamaulipas, Mexico and had lived in Peñitas most of his life. Luis traveled to many states along with his family, where he worked as a migrant farm worker and instilled...

Espetacion "Chon" Martinez

Espetacion "Chon" Martinez

Aug 29, 2013

ESPETACION “CHON” MARTINEZ SAN JUAN – Espetacion “Chon” Martinez, 92 died, Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his residence in San Juan. Born November 21, 1920 in Ramones N.L., Mexico; he had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clemente and Dolores Martinez; a grandson, Adrian Martinez; and six siblings. Mr. Martinez...

Isabel G. Trevino

Isabel G. Trevino

Aug 28, 2013

ISABEL G. TREVIÑO SAN JUAN – Isabel G. Treviño, 86, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, she had lived there most of her life. Mrs. Treviño is preceded in death by her husband, Crespin Treviño Sr. She is also survived by her eight sons, Crespin (Imelda) Treviño Sr. Rene (Angelica) Treviño, Federico...

Magdalena "Nena" Badillo

Magdalena "Nena" Badillo

Aug 25, 2013

MAGDALENA “NENA” BADILLO EDINBURG — Magdalena “Nena” Badillo, 87, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Badillo had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by a son, Frank Badillo. Magdalena is survived by her husband, Julian Badillo of Edinburg; two sons, Rojelio (Maria) Badillo and Javier (Sonia) Badillo, both of...

Ezequiel Trevino

Ezequiel Trevino

Aug 24, 2013

EZEQUIEL TREVIÑO MISSION - Ezequiel Treviño, 69, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Treviño had lived in Mission for four years and was formerly of Dr. Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon. He is preceded in death by two sons, Ezequiel Treviño Jr. and Leopoldo Treviño. Mr. Treviño is survived by his wife, Herminia Treviño of Mission; four children,...

Jesus "Chuy" Nieto

Jesus "Chuy" Nieto

Aug 24, 2013

JESUS "CHUY" NIETO EDINBURG - Jesus "Chuy" Nieto, 76, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, in Edinburg. Born in Austin, TX, Mr. Nieto had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eleuterio and Edubijes Nieto; four brothers, Anastacio, Antonio Sr., Guadalupe, Amaro; and a grandson, Joshua. Jesus is survived by his wife, Maria...

Maria M. Villarreal

Maria M. Villarreal

Aug 23, 2013

MARIA M. “JESUSA” VILLARREAL ALAMO – Maria M. “Jesusa” Villarreal, 92, died Friday, August 23, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Donna, Mrs. Villarreal had lived in Alamo all of her life. She was a devout Catholic and a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. Jesusa had a great sense of humor, enjoyed gardening and loved her...

Maria D. Quintanilla

Maria D. Quintanilla

Aug 22, 2013

MARIA D. QUINTANILLA EDINBURG - Maria D. Quintanilla, 91, died Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Arbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. Born in Donna, Mrs. Quintanilla had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She will be dearly missed every single day by all her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Flavio Quintanilla; three...

Francisca G. Farias

Francisca G. Farias

Aug 22, 2013

FRANCISCA G. FARIAS EDINBURG - Francisca G. Farias, 81, died Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in General Trevino, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Farias had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonel Farias; her parents, Bernardino and Cesaria Guerra; and brother, Roman Guerra. Francisca is...

Herlinda "Linda" Silva

Herlinda "Linda" Silva

Aug 21, 2013

HERLINDA "LINDA" SILVA EDINBURG - Herlinda "Linda" Silva, 80, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mercedes, Mrs. Silva had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Herlinda was a great loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will live in our hearts forever. We will miss her dearly. She is preceded in death...

Minerva De Los Santos Martinez

Minerva De Los Santos Martinez

Aug 21, 2013

Minerva De Los Santos Martinez San Juan - Minerva De los Santos Martinez, 84, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at San Juan Nursing Home. She was born on October 5, 1928, in San Juan, Texas to Gila Rodriguez De los Santos and Pedro De los Santos, and lived in San Juan most of her life. Minerva was a loving mother,...

Manuel Tijerina

Manuel Tijerina

Aug 20, 2013

MANUEL TIJERINA ALAMO - Manuel Tijerina, 72, of Alamo, died at 1:00 AM, Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Hermann Hospital in Katy, TX. He was born on July 22, 1941 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas. He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Esther Tijerina; a brother, Joel Tijerina. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Maria Teresa...

Josefina Gonzalez

Josefina Gonzalez

Aug 17, 2013

JOSEFINA GONZALEZ EDCOUCH - Josefina Gonzalez, 97, died Saturday, August 17, 2013, at her residence in Edcouch. Mrs. Gonzalez was born in Mexico and was a naturalized citizen of the United States. She lived in Edcouch all of her life where she served faithfully to her Lord and Savior for 67 years and was recognized for 50 years of faithful...

Irma Salazar

Irma Salazar

Aug 16, 2013

IRMA SALAZAR ALAMO – Irma Salazar, 64, died Friday, August 16, 2013, in Edinburg. Ms. Salazar was born in Alamo and had lived there most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Cipriano Salazar; and a brother Santos Salazar. Ms. Salazar is survived by a daughter, Jacklyn Juliet Gomez De La Torre, of Edinburg; two sons,...

Jorge Luis "Jl" Garcia Sgt.

Jorge Luis "Jl" Garcia Sgt.

Aug 9, 2013

SGT. JORGE LUIS "JL" GARCIA PHARR - Jorge Luis "JL" Garcia was called by the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2013, at the age of 51. He was born in San Benito, Texas on April 5, 1962 to Enrique Garcia and Tomasa Rodriguez Garcia. JL was raised in San Benito and was a 1981 graduate of San Benito High School....