Obituaries

Leonor Rojas Cortez

Leonor Rojas Cortez

Sep 27, 2013

LEONOR ROJAS CORTEZ EDINBURG - Leonor Rojas Cortez, 83, died Friday, September 27, 2013, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Mission, Mrs. Cortez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a wonderful daughter, mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. She will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Cortez, Sr.;...

Olivia Saenz

Olivia Saenz

Sep 26, 2013

OLIVIA SAENZ EDINBURG - Olivia Saenz, 90, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 26, 2013, at Solara Hospital in Edinburg. Mrs. Saenz lived in Edinburg all of her life. She loved keeping a flower garden, cooking and spoiling her family with her home cooked meals. Her tender spirit touched many lives. She will be terribly missed. Her sense...

Alfredo Serrano

Alfredo Serrano

Sep 26, 2013

ALFREDO SERRANO EDINBURG - Alfredo Serrano, 48, died Friday, September 26, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Serrano was born in Mexico and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a teacher at Donna High School for six years and was an evangelist at Iglesia De Cristo in Edinburg. He is preceded in death...

Jose R. "Rick" Villarreal

Jose R. "Rick" Villarreal

Sep 25, 2013

JOSE R. “RICK” VILLARREAL SAN JUAN - Jose R. “Rick” Villarreal died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Ramiro Villarreal; and a brother, Juan Ramiro Villarreal. Rick is survived by his wife, Bertha A. Villarreal of San Juan; a son, Juan Jose (Berenice) Villarreal of La Marque,...

Maria Isabel Reyna

Maria Isabel Reyna

Sep 25, 2013

MARIA ISABEL REYNA EDINBURG - Maria Isabel Reyna, 59, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mrs. Reyna was born in Rio Grande City, TX on November 24, 1953. Isabel lived in San Isidro for 17 years where she worked as a teacher. In 1997 she moved to Edinburg and continued her profession as an educator...

Jose R. "Rick" Villarreal

Jose R. "Rick" Villarreal

Sep 25, 2013

JOSE R. “RICK” VILLARREAL SAN JUAN — Jose R. “Rick” Villarreal died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Ramiro Villarreal; and a brother, Juan Ramiro Villarreal. Rick is survived by his wife, Bertha A. Villarreal of San Juan; a son, Juan Jose (Berenice) Villarreal of La Marque,...

Olga Leticia Salinas

Olga Leticia Salinas

Sep 25, 2013

OLGA LETICIA SALINAS MISSION - Olga Leticia Salinas, 47, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Born in Mission, Lety had lived there since 1993 and was formerly of Rio Grande City. She graduated from Rio Grande City High School in 1985 and was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church...

George Henry Sacky

George Henry Sacky

Sep 24, 2013

George Henry Sacky Weslaco – George Henry Sacky, 76, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at Harbor View Care Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Mr. Sacky was born January 23, 1937 in Corpus Christi, Texas and lived in Weslaco most of his life. He had attended W.B. Ray High School and was a Master Leatherman in construction. Mr. Sacky enjoyed...

Maria De Jesus Reyna

Maria De Jesus Reyna

Sep 23, 2013

MARIA DE JESUS REYNA EDINBURG - Maria De Jesus Reyna, 46, died Monday, September 23, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mrs. Reyna had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maura Garza Gonzalez. Maria is survived by her husband, Reymundo Reyna, Jr.; four children, Reymundo (Anabel...

Romulo Cruz

Romulo Cruz

Sep 23, 2013

ROMULO CRUZ EDINBURG - Romulo Cruz, 54, died Monday, September 23, 2013, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, he had lived there all of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Guadalupe Cruz and Maria Isabel Cantu. Mr. Cruz is survived by three siblings, Pedro...

Irineo Maldonado

Irineo Maldonado

Sep 22, 2013

IRINEO MALDONADO EDINBURG- Irineo Maldonado, 81, died Sunday, September 22, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Maldonado had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Irineo Maldonado, Jr. ; two daughters, Olga Aguirre, and Sylvia Maldonado. Irineo is survived by his wife, Diamantina Maldonado; two sons, Irineo (Nora) Maldonado,...

Herlinda B. Perez

Herlinda B. Perez

Sep 22, 2013

HERLINDA B. PEREZ EDINBURG – Herlinda B. Perez, 98, died Sunday, September 22, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Perez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Florencio Perez; and a son, Arturo Perez. Mrs. Perez is survived by three sons, Esteban († Carmen) Perez, of Escobares,...

George L. Lopez

George L. Lopez

Sep 21, 2013

GEORGE L. LOPEZ EDINBURG – George L. Lopez, 57, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mr. Lopez had lived in Joliet, Illinois most of his life. He moved to Edinburg 12 years ago with his wife Margarita. He attended college at Milliken University in Decatur IL. He was a dedicated teacher, coach, and friend...

Robert Gene Garza

Robert Gene Garza

Sep 19, 2013

ROBERT GENE GARZA PHARR — Robert Gene Garza, 30, died Thursday, September 19, 2013, in Huntsville, Texas. Born in McAllen, Robert had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Eleazar Garza; maternal grandparents, Amado and Lucila Leos; and his paternal grandfather, Joel Garza. Robert is survived by his wife, Jennifer Garza; three...

Estella C. Escobedo

Estella C. Escobedo

Sep 18, 2013

ESTELLA C. ESCOBEDO EDCOUCH - Estella C. Escobedo, 65, died Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Escobedo had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elias Escobedo, Jr.; and her parents, Francisco and Trinidad Coronado. Estella is survived by a son, Pablo (Liza) Escobedo of Granite,...

Eloisa V. Mancha

Eloisa V. Mancha

Sep 14, 2013

ELOISA V. MANCHA McALLEN — Eloisa V. Mancha, 68, died Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Mancha was born in McAllen and had lived there most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Mancha, Jr.; her parents, Esperanza and Israel Vasquez; and a brother, Israel Vasquez, Jr. She is...

Thomas Cartwright "Tommy" Richards

Thomas Cartwright "Tommy" Richards

Sep 13, 2013

THOMAS “TOMMY” CARTWRIGHT RICHARDS Hargill - Thomas “Tommy” Cartwright Richards, 81, of Hargill, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013 after a short battle with lung cancer; his loving family with him by his side. Tommy was a well thought of and respected farmer and rancher from Hidalgo County. He was born on May 3, 1932 in Hargill, Texas...

Eloy L. Trevino

Eloy L. Trevino

Sep 12, 2013

ELOY L. TREVIÑO PHARR - Our Heavenly Father called Eloy L. Treviño, 79, home on September 12, 2013, after a lengthy battle of illnesses he fought with much dignity, courage and fortitude. Eloy is now enjoying eternal life with his son and granddaughter, Gilbert and Belzy Treviño; his parents, Juan and Maria Treviño; and his brother and sister, Homero and...

Martha Leal

Martha Leal

Sep 12, 2013

MARTHA LEAL ALAMO – Martha Leal, 42, died Thursday, September 12, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Fremont, Ohio Martha had lived in Alamo for three years and was formerly from Pharr. Martha will always be remembered for her kindness and especially her smile. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ramona and Antonio...

Albesa V. "Becha" Gomez

Albesa V. "Becha" Gomez

Sep 9, 2013

ALBESA "BECHA" V. GOMEZ McALLEN/ALAMO- Albesa "Becha" V. Gomez, 82, passed away on September 9, 2013 in McAllen, Texas. She was born Decemeber 28, 1930 to Macario and Inez Villarreal in Alamo, Texas. Mrs. Gomez was a current member of Better Homes Club, The Catholic Daughters and the Paco Ladies; and a former member of Aggie Mother’s Club and a...