Obituaries
Elvita Balli
Mar 3, 2014
ELVITA BALLI MCALLEN – Elvita Balli, 56, died Monday, March 3, 2014, in Pharr. She was born in Edinburg and had lived in Philadelphia, but grew up in Pharr. She had been living in McAllen since 1997. Elvita was an educator for 35 years, and was nominated Teacher of the Year 2013-2014; she was also grade level chairperson for several...
Maria Estela Cantu
Mar 1, 2014
MARIA ESTELA CANTU “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” EDINBURG — Maria Estela Cantu, 95, passed away, Saturday, March 1, 2014. She was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. Mrs. Cantu is preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro Cantu; two sons, Rodolfo and Baby...
Rogelio Cantu
Feb 28, 2014
ROGELIO CANTU EDINBURG — Rogelio Cantu, 91, went home to be with our heavenly father Friday, February 28, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Cantu had lived in Edinburg all of his life. Rogelio was a harvester contractor for over 40 years at Edinburg Citrus Association and was a member of the...
Maria Eva Calacuayo
Feb 28, 2014
MARIA EVA CALACUAYO SAN JUAN- Maria Eva Calacuayo, 72, passed away, Friday, February 28, 2014, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Maria Eva had lived in San Juan all of her life. Maria Eva was loved by many and touched so many hearts. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lucas and Viviana Aleman. Mrs....
Pedro "Pete" Leal
Feb 27, 2014
PEDRO “PETE” LEAL EDINBURG — Pedro "Pete" Leal, 74, died Thursday, February 27, 2014, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Leal was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. He enjoyed hunting, supporting his grandchildren in all their activities, gambling with his family in Louisiana, and playing bingo in San Antonio. He is preceded in death by...
Ninfa G. Salinas
Feb 27, 2014
NINFA G. SALINAS "Yo soy el camino, la verdad y la vida; nadie viene al Padre sino por Mi." Juan 14:6 EDINBURG - Ninfa G. Salinas, 82, went home to be with our Hevenly Father February 27, 2014, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Salinas was born at her parents' Ranch of Agua Dulce, North of La Grulla, Texas. She...
Blanca Elvia Lozano
Feb 26, 2014
BLANCA ELVIA LOZANO ALAMO — Blanca Elvia Lozano, 57, died Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Reynosa, she had lived in Alamo all of her life. She is survived by her husband, Gustavo Lozano of Alamo; five children, Gustavo Lozano, Jr., Gerardo Lozano, Gilberto Lozano, Gladys Lozano, and Guillermo Lozano, all of Alamo; four grandchildren; two...
Eloisa Rodriguez
Feb 26, 2014
ELOISA RODRIGUEZ PHARR - Eloisa Rodriguez, 44, entered eternal rest Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Pharr, Eloisa had lived there all of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and was employed as an educator at P-SJ-A ISD for over 20 years. Eloisa will be...
Eugenio V. Villanueva
Feb 26, 2014
EUGENIO V. VILLANUEVA WESLACO - Eugenio V. Villanueva, 88, died Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dora Villanueva; two sisters; and two brothers. Mr. Villanueva is survived by his three daughters, Hilda Morin of Weslaco, Irene Garcia, Norma Niño both of Edinburg; a son, Hector...
Jose Ramon "Jeremy" Alaniz
Feb 25, 2014
JOSE RAMON "JEREMY" ALANIZ MCALLEN - Jose Ramon "Jeremy" Alaniz, 34, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014, in Edinburg. Jose is preceded in death by his fathers, Jesus Maria Alaniz and Guadalupe "Pito" Vela. Mr. Alaniz is survived by his wife, Janie "Mi Amor" Alaniz; nine children, Jose G. Alaniz, Jesus Alaniz, Katelyn Alaniz, Rebecca Alaniz, Jeronimo Davon Alaniz, Brianna Alaniz,...
Eustolia G. Alaniz
Feb 24, 2014
EUSTOLIA G. ALANIZ ALAMO – Eustolia G. Alaniz, 79, died Monday, February 24, 2014, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She was an active member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, participated in Comunidades de Base, and was a member...
Pilar Palomo
Feb 23, 2014
PILAR PALOMO ALAMO- Pilar Palomo, 91, died Sunday, February 23, 2014, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in in Kyle, TX, he had lived in Alamo all of his life, and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by a son, Francisco “Pico” Palomo. Mr. Palomo is survived by his wife of 69 years, Natalia...
Delia Zorrilla
Feb 23, 2014
DELIA ZORRILLA EDINBURG - Delia Zorrilla, 55, died Sunday, February 23, 2014, at her residence in Laguna Vista. She is preceded in death by her parents, Norberto and Irene Calvillo. Delia is survived by her husband Adolfo; two children, Sarah Zorrilla of McAllen, and Grabiel (Daniela) Zorrilla; and a granddaughter, Lilianna Zorrilla of Brownsville. Mrs. Zorrilla was an Air Force...
Herminia "Minnie" Requenez
Feb 23, 2014
HERMINIA "MINNIE"REQUENEZ Psalms 121:7 The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life. DELMITA - Herminia "Minnie" Requenez, 86, died Sunday, February 23, 2014, at her residence in McAllen. Minnie was born in La Reforma, TX and had lived in Delmita most of her life. Mrs. Requenez loved to quilt her specialties for her...
Adan "Y" Maldonado Mr. Sr.
Feb 21, 2014
ADAN "MR. Y" MALDONADO, SR. EDINBURG - Adan "Mr. Y" Maldonado Sr., 72, was called to be with the Lord Friday, February 21, 2014, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. He was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. Mr. Maldonado was the owner of Y Enterprises and a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church...
Petra R. Garza
Feb 20, 2014
PETRA R. GARZA PHARR- Petra R. Garza, 90, died Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Dr. Coss, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Garza. Mrs. Garza is survived by four children, Maria De Lourdes (Armando) Alonso, Maria Irene...
Israel G. "Chato" Reyna
Feb 19, 2014
ISRAEL G. "CHATO" REYNA EDINBURG - Israel G. "Chato" Reyna, 83, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Runge, TX, Mr. Reyna had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Severo and Martiana Reyna; and three brothers, Rodolfo, Reyes, Romero Reyna. Israel...
Dorothy A. Leidner
Feb 19, 2014
DOROTHY A. LEIDNER EDINBURG – Dorothy Ann Rogers Leidner, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2014. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Edinburg, TX. She married Thomas Gessner Leidner in 1953. This marriage of over 40 years produced 7 children. While raising her children, Dorothy attended Pan American University where she received a Bachelor's...
Robert Joseph Mettlach
Feb 18, 2014
ROBERT JOSEPH METTLACH EDINBURG — Robert Joseph Mettlach, 58, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mr. Mettlach is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Thelma Mettlach. Robert is survived by his four children, Roxanne Mettlach of Edinburg, Zabrina Mettlach of Edinburg, Crystal Montelongo of Austin, TX and Leslie Mettlach of Atlanta, GA; seven...
Rosa S. Gonzalez
Feb 17, 2014
ROSA S. GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Rosa S. Gonzalez, 61, died Monday, February 17, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Gonzalez lived in Donna most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Gonzalez; and a daughter, Maria C. Gonzalez. Rosa is survived by a son, Juan Miguel Gonzalez; two daughters, Patricia Gonzalez, Leticia Gonzalez, all...
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