Obituaries

Eduardo Arguelles

Eduardo Arguelles

Apr 17, 2014

EDUARDO ARGUELLES EDINBURG - Eduardo Aruguelles, 38, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 in Edinburg. He is survived by his wife, Monette Escaname of Edinburg; a daughter, Skyler Quait of Edinburg; a son, Santiago Eduardo Arguelles of Edinburg; his father, Jose Arguelles of Oregon; his mother, Sylvia Garcia of Weslaco; four brothers, Gerardo Reyes of Alamo, Lorenzo Garcia of Weslaco,...

Sigifredo "Sigi" Zarate

Sigifredo "Sigi" Zarate

Apr 16, 2014

SIGIFREDO "SIGI" ZARATE EDINBURG - Sigifredo "Sigi" Zarate, 80, went to be with our heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Zarate was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. Sigi was an active member of his community and...

Leonarda Espericueta Gallegos

Leonarda Espericueta Gallegos

Apr 16, 2014

LEONARDA ESPERICUETA GALLEGOS MISSION – Leonarda Espericuera Gallegos, 87, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Born in La Grulla, she had lived in Mission all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rodolfo Gallegos, Sr.; a son, Rodolfo “Rudy” Gallegos, Jr; parents, Agustin and Florencia Espericueta; three brothers; and one sister. Mrs....

Felipa Carrillo

Felipa Carrillo

Apr 16, 2014

FELIPA CARRILLO ALAMO – Felipa Carrillo, 92, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, she had lived there most of her life and recently in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Fidencia Carrillo; two brothers; and one sister. Felipa is survived by her four children, Pablo Mujica, Modesta Juarez,...

Agustin Cerda

Agustin Cerda

Apr 15, 2014

AGUSTIN CERDA PHARR – Agustin Cerda, 83, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Progreso, Coahuila Mexico, he had lived most of his life in Pharr. Mr. Cerda is survived by his wife, Marcela Cerda of Pharr; four children, Rosa Del Carmen (+Jose Luis) Miguel of Mission, Miguel Agustin (Rose Marie) Cerda of...

Ignacio "Jesus" Leal

Ignacio "Jesus" Leal

Apr 15, 2014

IGNACIO “JESUS” LEAL ALAMO — Ignacio “Jesus” Leal, 86, died Tuesday April 15, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Josefina Barrera Leal; his parents, Luciano Q. and Sara Leal; a brother, Esteban Leal; and two sons, Ignacio Leal, Jr. and Juan Leal. Mr. Leal is survived by his seven children, Luciana (Gilberto) Villarreal,...

Julia Ann Champion

Julia Ann Champion

Apr 14, 2014

JULIA ANN CHAMPION EDINBURG - Julia Champion, 88, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 14, 2014, at Southwest General Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Born in Palacios, TX, Mrs. Champion had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Champion, Jr.; a son, Alexander Champion, III; a daughter, Karen Elizabeth...

Juana L. Trevino

Juana L. Trevino

Apr 14, 2014

JUANA L. TREVINO ALAMO – Juana L. Trevino, 95, died Monday, April 14, 2014, at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehab Center in McAllen. Born in San Fernando, Tamaulipas Mexico, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aurelio Trevino; three brothers, Zeferino Lopez, Jesus Lopez, Francisco Lopez; two sisters, Catalina Lopez, and...

Jaun Raul Chavez

Jaun Raul Chavez

Apr 14, 2014

JUAN RAUL CHAVEZ EDINBURG - Juan Raul Chavez, 37, died Monday, April 14, 2014 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. Raul was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and had lived in Pasadena, CA and Edinburg, TX. He is survived by a son, Dominick Chavez of Michigan; his mother, Rosario Jimenez Frayre of Pasadena, CA; his father Miguel Angel Chavez of Edinburg; six...

Severino J. Balansag Sr.

Severino J. Balansag Sr.

Apr 14, 2014

SEVERINO J. BALANSAG, SR. EDINBURG - Severino J. Balansag, Sr., 91, died Monday, April 14, 2014, at Senior Care of Edinburg. Mr. Balansag had lived in the Philippines most of his life, and lived in Edinburg for the last 13 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Z. Balansag; his parents, Ignacio and Gregoria Balansag; two brothers,...

Juan Allfaro

Juan Allfaro

Apr 14, 2014

JUAN ALFARO MCALLEN - Juan Alfaro, 81, died Monday, April 14, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Alfaro had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Alejandra G. Alfaro of McAllen; four daughters, Monica Alfaro, Patricia Alfaro, Marisela Alfaro, Maria Alejandra Alfaro, all of McAllen; seven grandchildren, Camerina Tienda, Monica Tienda, Maricela Tienda,...

Robert "Bobby" Thomas

Robert "Bobby" Thomas

Apr 11, 2014

ROBERT "BOBBY" THOMAS EDINBURG - Robert "Bobby" Thomas, 82, died Friday, April 11, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Thomas was born in Mercedes and had lived in Edinburg most if his life. Bob's greatest joy was his immediate and extended family. His true calling, however, was interacting with strangers and entertaining them with his stories and his jokes. Although...

Jesus Guerrero Iii

Jesus Guerrero Iii

Apr 10, 2014

JESUS "El Torito" GUERRERO, III EDINBURG - Jesus "El Torito" Guerrero, III, 29, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, Jesus had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Lynette Guerrero; and paternal grandfather, Jesus Guerrero, Sr. Jesus is survived by his...

Annette I. Pray

Annette I. Pray

Apr 9, 2014

ANNETTE I. PRAY ALAMO – Annette I. Pray, 52, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Sharon Wurm; and a sister, Patricia McEachern. Annette is survived by her husband, Phillip Pray...

Ruben C. Martinez

Ruben C. Martinez

Apr 9, 2014

RUBEN C. MARTINEZ ALAMO – Ruben C. Martinez, 80, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Life Care Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, he had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cristobal and Nicolasa Martinez; four sisters, Julia Torres, Herminia Castro, Rafaela Singleterry, and Santos Arriaga; a brother, Pedro Martinez....

Jose "Benny" Martinez

Jose "Benny" Martinez

Apr 9, 2014

JOSE BENITO “BENNY” MARTINEZ McALLEN — Our father, Jose Benito “Benny” Martinez, has gone to be with the inspiration that governed his own life, Wednesday April 9, 2014, at Life Care North in McAllen. Our Heavenly Father who loves all his children more than they could possibly know and gives them what they need to feel safe and valuable. As...

Anacleto Salinas "El Vampiro" Reyna

Anacleto Salinas "El Vampiro" Reyna

Apr 8, 2014

ANACLETO "EL VAMPIRO" SALINAS REYNA EDINBURG - Anacleto "El Vampiro" Salinas Reyna, 73, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Delia T. Salinas; a son, Anacleto Salinas, Jr.; and his parents, Felipe Salinas and Rosario Reyna. Anacleto is survived...

Arturo J. Gonzalez

Arturo J. Gonzalez

Apr 8, 2014

ARTURO J. GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Arturo J. Gonzalez, 58, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Gonzalez had lived in Edinburg for 26 years. He was a member of Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Faysville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Guillermo and Aurora Gonzalez. Arturo is survived by his loving wife of...

Elias Moreno

Elias Moreno

Apr 7, 2014

ELIAS MORENO SAN JUAN – Elias Moreno, 41, died Monday, April 7, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, Elias had lived in Pharr most of his life with the last five years in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his father Demetrio Moreno. Elias is survived by his wife, Leticia Moreno of...

Antonio De La Rosa

Antonio De La Rosa

Apr 5, 2014

ANTONIO DE LA ROSA PHARR — Antonio De La Rosa, 77, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. De La Rosa had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anselmo and Trinidad De La Rosa; two brothers; and a sister. Antonio is survived by his wife, Elena De La...