Obituaries

Teofilo Trevino Jr.

Teofilo Trevino Jr.

Feb 16, 2014

TEOFILO TREVINO, JR. SAN JUAN - Teofilo Trevino, Jr., 85, passed away Sunday morning, February 16, 2014 at 1: 15. We had the very sad task of saying goodbye to our beloved father for the last time as we held his hand and watched him take his last breath. Our hearts are filled with so much pain from the knowledge...

Marcimiliano "Marci" Elizalbe

Marcimiliano "Marci" Elizalbe

Feb 6, 2014

MARCIMILIANO “MARCI” ELIZALDE ALAMO – Marcimiliano “Marci” Elizalde, 76, died Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mr. Elizalde had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arcadio and Flora Elizalde; and three brothers, Joel, Abdenego and Inocente Elizalde. Mr. Elizalde is survived by...

Guadalupe V. Prado

Guadalupe V. Prado

Feb 3, 2014

GUADALUPE V. PRADO PHARR/SAN JUAN - Guadalupe V. Prado, better known as "Lupita", 93, was called to be in the presence of the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2014. She was born in Los Angeles, California on December 12, 1920 (Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe) to Paula Cantu and Francisco Villarreal. She grew up in her beloved Los Angeles...

Maria Elena Acosta

Maria Elena Acosta

Feb 2, 2014

MARIA ELENA ACOSTA EDINBURG - Maria Elena Acosta, 67, died Sunday, February 2, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Acosta had lived there all of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by a son, Cristoval Acosta; her mother, Herminia Gonzalez; and two brothers, Santos...

Eliud Casas

Eliud Casas

Feb 2, 2014

ELIUD CASAS MCALLEN –Our beloved Eliud Casas, 52, went to be with our Father in Heaven after his fight of cancer, February 2, 2014, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Casas is preceded in death by his father, Manuel Casas Sr.; five brothers, Melquiades Casas, Armando Casas, Manuel Casas, Jr., Erasmo Casas Medrano, Pablo Alfonso Casas; a nephew,...

Celia Espinoza

Celia Espinoza

Feb 1, 2014

CELIA ESPINOZA EDINBURG — Celia Espinoza, 69, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Espinoza was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. On September 29, 1961 she married her loving husband ,Ricardo Espinoza. Upon graduating from the University of Texas Pan American, she pursued her career as a teacher working...

Alejandro S. Rivera

Alejandro S. Rivera

Feb 1, 2014

ALEJANDRO S. RIVERA ALAMO — Alejandro S. Rivera, 69, died Saturday, February 1, 2014 at his residence in Alamo.Mr. Rivera was born in Hidalgo and had lived in Alamo all of his life. Alejandro was an active member of Resurrection Catholic Church where he honored and worshiped the Heavenly Father. He was owner of Rivera’s Trucking and worked at Valley...

Jesus Marron Ramirez

Jesus Marron Ramirez

Jan 31, 2014

JESUS MARRON RAMIREZ EDINBURG - Jesus Marron Ramirez, 72, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Marron had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Juan Marron; parents, Jesus and Guadalupe Marron; a brother, Luis Marron. Jesus is survived by his wife, Jova Marron of Edinburg; seven children,...

Gilberto Ramirez

Gilberto Ramirez

Jan 31, 2014

GILBERTO RAMIREZ SAN JUAN - Gilberto Ramirez, 85, died Friday, January 31, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Roma, Texas, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irma S. Ramirez; his parents, Felipe and Estela Ramirez; three brothers and two sisters. Gilberto is survived by 11...

Maximilliano Marez

Maximilliano Marez

Jan 30, 2014

MAXIMILLIANO MAREZ SAN JUAN– Maximilliano Marez, 78, died Thursday, January 30, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Pharr, he had lived in San Juan all of his life. Maximilliano was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish and the proud owner of Marez Barber Shop in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his...

Armando S. Garcia

Armando S. Garcia

Jan 30, 2014

ARMANDO S. GARCIA ALAMO – Armando S. Garcia, 80, died Thursday, January 30, 2014, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Alamo, Mr. Garcia had lived there all of his life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Inocencia Garcia; a brother, Santos Garcia; and a sister, Estela Flores....

Estela Venegas

Estela Venegas

Jan 29, 2014

ESTELA VENEGAS PHARR- Estela Venegas, 55, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico she had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Juan Dominguez. Mrs. Venegas is survived by her husband, Sergio Venegas; a son, Sergio Omar...

Daniel Martinez

Daniel Martinez

Jan 27, 2014

DANIEL MARTINEZ ALAMO – Daniel Martinez, 64, died Monday, January 27, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. He is now with his parents and brothers who have gone before him. Mr. Martinez was born in Alamo and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Herlinda Martinez; and three brothers, Guadalupe Martinez...

Soila T. Mendez

Soila T. Mendez

Jan 27, 2014

SOILA T. MENDEZ EDINBURG - Soila T. Mendez, 58, died Monday, January 27, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Ms. Mendez had lived there all of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Rebecca Trevino. Soila is survived by two daughters, Danilla Mendez,...

Alejandro Serrato Castillo Sr.

Alejandro Serrato Castillo Sr.

Jan 26, 2014

ALEJANDRO SERRATO CASTILLO, SR. EDINBURG - Alejandro Serrato Castillo, Sr. 83, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Alejandro was born in Mexico but lived most of his life in California. He is preceded in death by three sisters, Maria Castillo De La Rosa, Vicenta Castillo Arreazola, and Tomasa Castillo. Alejandro is survived by his wife,...

Eliezer Labrador

Eliezer Labrador

Jan 25, 2014

ELIEZER LABRADOR McALLEN - Eliezer Labrador, 92, died Saturday, January 25, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in the Philippines, he had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Ruben Labrador, Manuel Labrador, Jeremiah Labrador; two sisters, Thelma Labrador and Dolores Saavedra. Mr. Labrador is survived by his wife, Amparo Labrador, of...

Santana Rocha

Santana Rocha

Jan 23, 2014

SANTANA ROCHA SAN JUAN- Santana Rocha, 75, died Thursday, January 23, 2014, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Mr. Rocha is preceded in death by his parents, Fidel and Juanita Rocha; two brothers, Silverio Rocha, and Carlos Rocha. He is survived by his wife of...

Laura C. Garza

Laura C. Garza

Jan 23, 2014

LAURA C. GARZA SAN JUAN - Laura C. Garza, 65, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2014, at her residence I in surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 22, 1948 in McAllen, to the late Juan G. Salinas and Alicia Garza Salinas. She is preceded in death by her father, Juan G. Salinas; and grandparents,...

Rene Omar Perez

Rene Omar Perez

Jan 19, 2014

RENE OMAR PEREZ EDINBURG - Rene Omar Perez, 65, died Sunday, January 19, 2014, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Rene Omar was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. He attended Edinburg High School where he graduated in 1967. Upon graduating Rene attended Pan American College in Edinburg. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Oscar L. Garza Jr.

Oscar L. Garza Jr.

Jan 18, 2014

EDINBURG - Oscar L. Garza Jr., 57, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Mr. Garza was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. Oscar will always be remembered for his great sense of humor, timing, and ability to bring life and laughter to any situation. Everyone...