Obituaries
Reynaldo Casares Dr.
Aug 3, 2013
DR. REYNALDO CASARES MISSION – Dr. Reynaldo Casares, 55, died Saturday, August 3, 2013, at his residence in Mission. Dr. Reynaldo Casares was born in Edinburg, Texas and had lived in Mission most of his life. He was a parishioner of St. Paul Catholic Church in Mission, and also served as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was...
Aaron Ruben "Ronnie" Gonzalez
Aug 2, 2013
EDINBURG – Aaron Ruben “Ronnie” Gonzalez entered into eternal rest at the age of 58 on Friday, August 2, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Uvaldo Gonzalez; and a brother, Uvaldo David Gonzalez. He was born in Rio Grande City, Texas on August 21, 1954, and had lived in Edinburg...
Francisco "Frank" Gaona
Jul 30, 2013
FRANCISCO “FRANK” GAONA SAN JUAN – Francisco “Frank” Gaona, 71, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Elena Lucas and Ignacio Gaona; and his maternal grandmother, San Juanita Lucas. Mr. Gaona was born in Raymondville, Texas, and had lived in San Juan since...
Catarino "Cato" Palacios
Jul 30, 2013
CATARINO "CATO" PALACIOS MERCEDES - Catarino "Cato" Palacios, 91, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at his residence in Mercedes. Born in Mexico, Mr. Palacios had lived in Mercedes all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Ambrosia Palacios; three brothers...
Jose Martin Ipiña Sr.
Jul 28, 2013
JOSE MARTIN IPIÑA, SR. ALAMO – Jose Martin Ipiña, Sr., 84, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Mexico, Mr. Ipiña had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Julia Ipiña; and his mother, Maria Merced Cardoza Ipiña. Mr. Ipiña is survived by five sons, Jesus (Blanca)...
Lilimae Arevalo Bravo
Jul 27, 2013
LILIMAE AREVALO BRAVO SAN JUAN - Lilimae Arevalo Bravo, 45, died Saturday, July 27, 2013. Born in Dallas, Texas, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Trinidad Arevalo Jr.; and grandfather, Trinidad Arevalo Sr. Lilimae is survived by her husband, Jaime Alejandro Martinez; a son, Adrian Lee Bravo; two...
Lydia R. Saenz
Jul 24, 2013
LYDIA R. SAENZ PHARR – Lydia R. Saenz, 87, answered God’s calling to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on July 24, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mrs. Saenz was born in Los Herreras, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and had lived in Pharr most of her life. She was an active, faithful and life-long member of La Trinidad United Methodist Church...
Gertrudes R. Benavidez
Jul 22, 2013
GERTRUDES R. BENAVIDEZ PHARR - Gertrudes R. Benavidez, 94, died Monday, July 22, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Benavidez was born in San Juan, Texas and lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo P. Benavidez. Mrs. Benavidez is survived by two daughters, Annie (Rene) Guerra of San...
Juan Cantu Jr.
Jul 22, 2013
JUAN CANTU JR. DONNA - Juan Cantu, Jr., 64, died Monday, July 22, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Cantu was born in Weslaco and had lived in Donna for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Isabel Garcia. Mr. Cantu is survived by his wife, Elvira Cantu of Donna; a daughter, Veronica Lee (Efrain) Reyna...
Maria L. Cantu
Jul 22, 2013
MARIA L. CANTU EDINBURG - Maria L. Cantu, 89, died Monday, July 22, 2013 at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Cantu was born in San Marcos, TX and had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Cantu; and a son,...
Belia Yanez Cantu
Jul 22, 2013
BELIA YAÑEZ GARZA SAN JUAN - Belia Yañez Garza, 81, died Monday, July 22, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Matamoros, Mrs. Garza had lived in San Juan for ten years and was formerly of Pharr. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by...
Joel "Joelito" Flores Jr.
Jul 18, 2013
JOEL “JOELITO” FLORES, JR. PHARR — On Thursday, July 18, 2013, our Heavenly Father called his angel Joel "Joelito" Flores, Jr. home. Joelito was a very happy and active 4 year old who was loved by all, especially his parents Joel and Criselda Flores. He was their only child and the light of their lives. Joelito loved his parents, family...
Guadalupe Marmolejo
Jul 17, 2013
GUADALUPE "LUPITA" MARMOLEJO SAN JUAN - Guadalupe "Lupita" Marmolejo, 60, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Marmolejo was born in San Juan and lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her son, Francisco Marmolejo, Jr. Mrs. Marmolejo is survived by her husband Francisco Marmolejo of San Juan; two daughters,...
Gudelia Trujillo
Jul 15, 2013
GUDELIA TRUJILLO ALAMO - Gudelia Trujillo, 63, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Trujillo was born in Mexico and had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Trujillo, Sr. Mrs. Trujillo is survived by two sons, Raul (Oralia) Trujillo, Jr. of Reynosa, Mexico and...
Luisa Lopez
Jul 15, 2013
LUISA LOPEZ ALAMO — Luisa Lopez, 86, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Mrs. Lopez was born in Pharr, Texas and had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Lopez; and a son, Raul Lopez, Jr. Mrs. Lopez is survived by four daughters, Rosa (Rogelio), Rosaria...
Concepcion Salinas
Jul 14, 2013
CONCEPCION "CONNIE" SALINAS SAN JUAN - God opened up the gates of heaven for Concepcion "Connie" Salinas on Sunday, July 14, 2013, to welcome her home at the age of 53. Her strong faith in God and prayers from many family and friends kept her strong during her short battle with brain cancer. Born on December 8, 1959, she is...
Arabella Trevino Bartimus
Jul 13, 2013
SAN JUAN — The gates of Heaven were open on July 13th, 2013 to welcome our mom home at the age of 79. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and love and prayers from family and friends, carried her through a lengthy battle of Alzheimer’s. Born on January 20th, 1934 in San Juan, TX to Mauro and...
Alfredo De Leon
Jul 12, 2013
ALFREDO DE LEON EDINBURG - Alfredo De Leon, 67, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, TX, Mr. De Leon lived in Edinburg and worked with Time Warner Cable for 31 years. He lived a good, full life surrounded by family and friends. Mr. De Leon was a loving husband,...
Victoriano Razo
Jul 9, 2013
VICTORIANO "VICTOR" RAZO DONNA - Victoriano "Victor" Razo, 80, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Razo was born in Pharr and had lived in Donna all of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Victor Manuel Razo; his parents,Cayetano and Gregoria Razo; five sisters, Guadalupe Hernandez, Socorro Hernandez, Isabel Martinez,...
Maria Guadalupe Torres
Jul 9, 2013
MARIA GUADALUPE TORRES ALAMO - Maria Guadalupe Torres, 97, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Born in Dr. Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mrs. Torres had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eulalio S. Torres. Mrs. Torres is survived by four children, Rafael Torres, Elida Constantino,...