Obituaries

Reynaldo Casares Dr.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...