Obituaries
Alberto "Beto" Salinas
Sep 8, 2013
ALBERTO "BETO" SALINAS EDINBURG — Alberto "Beto" Salinas, 83, died Sunday, September 8, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by a sister, Maria Santos Ramos. Alberto is survived by his wife, Gila Salinas of Edinburg; three sons, Jose Alberto (Martina) Salinas of Edinburg, Arnold (Adriana) Salinas...
Efrain Ramirez Jr.
Sep 7, 2013
EFRAIN RAMIREZ, JR. LA GLORIA – Efrain Ramirez Jr., 80, died Saturday, September 7, 2013, at his residence in La Gloria. Mr. Ramirez was born in La Gloria and had lived there all of his life. He was a fruit inspector with the Department of Agriculture for over 30 years. He took great pride and dedicated most of his time...
Fred Murillo
Sep 7, 2013
FRED MURILLO PHARR – Fred Murillo, 68, died Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Murillo was born in Torreon, Coahuila and had lived in Pharr most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during Vietnam. He returned to the ARMY in 1977 as an officer stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany....
Domingo Cantu Jr.
Sep 6, 2013
DOMINGO CANTU, JR. ALAMO – Domingo Cantu Jr., 58, died Friday, September 6, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in McAllen, Mr. Cantu had lived in Alamo since 1999 and was formerly of San Juan. He was a truck driver and enjoyed road trips with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Domingo Cantu Sr. and Gertrudis...
Andrea C. Davila
Sep 5, 2013
ANDREA C. DAVILA EDINBURG – Andrea C. Davila, 92, died Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Born in Pharr, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Davila Sr.; and her parents, Guadalupe and Nellie Cantu. Mrs. Davila is survived by five children, Carolina A. (†Diego) Ayala,...
Arturo Maldonado Sr.
Sep 3, 2013
ARTURO MALDONADO, Sr. EDINBURG - Arturo Maldonado, Sr., 82, began his journey into eternal life to be with The Lord on Tuesday September3, 2013. He was born on August 6, 1931 in Weslaco, Texas. After marrying the love of his life Paula Alonzo in 1952, they lived in Edinburg, Texas where they raised their family. He worked for Northern Pacific...
Beatriz S. "Bea" Quintero
Sep 2, 2013
BEATRIZ S. “BEA” QUINTERO ALAMO - Beatriz S. “Bea” Quintero, 82, died Monday, September 2, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born December 12, 1930 in Lexington, Texas, she lived in Pharr and Weslaco most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Quintero; three children, Raul Quintero, Pablo Quintero and Jose Luis Quintero. “Bea” is...
Eloisa R. Rangel
Sep 1, 2013
ELOISA R. RANGEL PHARR - Eloisa R. Rangel, 60, died Sunday, September 1, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Robstown, TX, Mrs. Rangel had lived in Pharr most of her life. Eloisa was like the pillar of the family, always offering support to all her loved ones as well as her neighbors. One of her favorite...
Jose H. Leija
Sep 1, 2013
JOSE H. LEIJA, PhD EDINBURG - A long time resident of The Rio Grande Valley, Mr. Jose H. Leija passed away in the comfort of his sister's home on September 1, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvaro Leija, Sr. and Dionisia H. Leija and sister, Evelia Torres. He is survived by his brothers, Alvaro (Manuela) Leija,...
Flavia T. Macias
Aug 31, 2013
FLAVIA T. MACIAS PHARR – Flavia T. Macias, 84, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, she had lived in Pharr most of her life. Mrs. Macias is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Macias Sr.; parents, Isidro and Tomasa Torres; two brothers, Guadalupe Fonseca and Jose Torres. She is...
Luis Ochoa
Aug 29, 2013
LUIS OCHOA PEÑITAS - Luis Ochoa, 82, died Thursday, August 29, 2013, at his daughter's residence in Mission. He was born in El Rancho El Estero, Municipio de Reynosa Diaz, Tamaulipas, Mexico and had lived in Peñitas most of his life. Luis traveled to many states along with his family, where he worked as a migrant farm worker and instilled...
Espetacion "Chon" Martinez
Aug 29, 2013
ESPETACION “CHON” MARTINEZ SAN JUAN – Espetacion “Chon” Martinez, 92 died, Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his residence in San Juan. Born November 21, 1920 in Ramones N.L., Mexico; he had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clemente and Dolores Martinez; a grandson, Adrian Martinez; and six siblings. Mr. Martinez...
Isabel G. Trevino
Aug 28, 2013
ISABEL G. TREVIÑO SAN JUAN – Isabel G. Treviño, 86, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, she had lived there most of her life. Mrs. Treviño is preceded in death by her husband, Crespin Treviño Sr. She is also survived by her eight sons, Crespin (Imelda) Treviño Sr. Rene (Angelica) Treviño, Federico...
Magdalena "Nena" Badillo
Aug 25, 2013
MAGDALENA “NENA” BADILLO EDINBURG — Magdalena “Nena” Badillo, 87, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Badillo had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by a son, Frank Badillo. Magdalena is survived by her husband, Julian Badillo of Edinburg; two sons, Rojelio (Maria) Badillo and Javier (Sonia) Badillo, both of...
Ezequiel Trevino
Aug 24, 2013
EZEQUIEL TREVIÑO MISSION - Ezequiel Treviño, 69, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Treviño had lived in Mission for four years and was formerly of Dr. Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon. He is preceded in death by two sons, Ezequiel Treviño Jr. and Leopoldo Treviño. Mr. Treviño is survived by his wife, Herminia Treviño of Mission; four children,...
Jesus "Chuy" Nieto
Aug 24, 2013
JESUS "CHUY" NIETO EDINBURG - Jesus "Chuy" Nieto, 76, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, in Edinburg. Born in Austin, TX, Mr. Nieto had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eleuterio and Edubijes Nieto; four brothers, Anastacio, Antonio Sr., Guadalupe, Amaro; and a grandson, Joshua. Jesus is survived by his wife, Maria...
Maria M. Villarreal
Aug 23, 2013
MARIA M. “JESUSA” VILLARREAL ALAMO – Maria M. “Jesusa” Villarreal, 92, died Friday, August 23, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Donna, Mrs. Villarreal had lived in Alamo all of her life. She was a devout Catholic and a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. Jesusa had a great sense of humor, enjoyed gardening and loved her...
Maria D. Quintanilla
Aug 22, 2013
MARIA D. QUINTANILLA EDINBURG - Maria D. Quintanilla, 91, died Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Arbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. Born in Donna, Mrs. Quintanilla had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She will be dearly missed every single day by all her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Flavio Quintanilla; three...
Francisca G. Farias
Aug 22, 2013
FRANCISCA G. FARIAS EDINBURG - Francisca G. Farias, 81, died Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in General Trevino, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Farias had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonel Farias; her parents, Bernardino and Cesaria Guerra; and brother, Roman Guerra. Francisca is...
Herlinda "Linda" Silva
Aug 21, 2013
HERLINDA "LINDA" SILVA EDINBURG - Herlinda "Linda" Silva, 80, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mercedes, Mrs. Silva had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Herlinda was a great loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will live in our hearts forever. We will miss her dearly. She is preceded in death...