Obituaries
Julia Gutierrez
Jun 6, 2013
JULIA GUTIERREZ EDINBURG - Julia Gutierrez, 76, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Ms. Gutierrez lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a very loving and caring mother as well as grandmother. Julia enjoyed keeping busy and working at HEB where she was employed for eight years before she fell ill. She will...
Manuela Trevino
Jun 6, 2013
MANUELA DE LA FUENTE-TREVINO SAN JUAN — Manuela De La Fuente-Trevino was born on October 25, 1926, in Rayones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in San Juan, Texas all of her adult life. She spent the month of March hospitalized at Rio Grande Regional Hospital, the month of April at Life Care Hospital of South Texas, the month of...
Carmen V. Rodriguez
Jun 4, 2013
CARMEN V. RODRIGUEZ SAN JUAN – Carmen V. Rodriguez, 87, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Rodriguez was born in San Benito and had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by two children, Marcos Rodriguez, Jr. and Idolina Rodriguez. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her husband,...
Estella G. Latin
Jun 4, 2013
SAN JUAN - On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, our loving Estella stepped peacefully into the glorious arms of our Heavenly Father. She fought a brief , but courageous battle with breast cancer, and is now cancer free. Estella was a beautiful spirit with a gentle heart and an infectious laugh. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher and...
Felipa Puente Cano
Jun 4, 2013
FELIPA PUENTE CANO SAN JUAN - Felipa Puente Cano, 81, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Cano was born in McAllen and had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rojelio Cano, Sr.; two sons, Rojelio Cano, Jr. and Jose Angel Cano; a sister, Leonila...
Rogelio "Roy" Estrad
Jun 4, 2013
ROGELIO "ROY" ESTRADA SAN JUAN – Rogelio "Roy" Estrada, 51, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Estrada was born in Mexico and had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Alberto Estrada; and a brother, Alberto Estrada, Jr. Mr. Estrada is survived by a son,...
Maria Guadalupe Cano
Jun 3, 2013
MARIA GUADALUPE CANO PHARR - Maria Guadalupe Cano, 91, died Monday, June 3, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Cano was born in Hidalgo and had lived in Pharr all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Cano; parents, Tomas and Angelita Perez; two sisters, Benilde P. Cienfuegos, Tomasita P. Munguia; three...
Consuelo "Connie" Quintanilla
Jun 2, 2013
CONSUELO "CONNIE" QUINTANILLA MCALLEN - Consuelo "Connie" Quintanilla, 67, was called to be with the Lord peacefully, with her family and loved ones by her side Sunday, June 2, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Connie was born to Jose Garza and Blazita Rodriguez in McAllen. Consuelo was a very special mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. We feel...
Josue L. Martinez Sr.
May 31, 2013
REV. JOSUE L. MARTINEZ, SR. ALAMO – Rev. Josue L. Martinez, Sr., 82, died Friday, May 31, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mercedes, Rev. Martinez had lived in Alamo all of his life where he pastored at Iglesia Gethsemani for 17 years. He traveled to many places, including the Holy land in Jerusalem and many towns in Mexico...
Juan Roel Sandoval
May 30, 2013
JUAN ROEL SANDOVAL SAN JUAN – Juan Roel Sandoval, 59, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. Sandoval was born in San Juan and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Roel Sandoval. Mr. Sandoval is survived by his wife, Alicia Sandoval; a daughter, Sanjuanita Roelle Sandoval; his...
Josefa Villegas
May 30, 2013
ALAMO — Josefa Villegas, 71, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, in Alamo. Born in Weslaco, Mrs. Villegas had lived in Alamo since 1992 and was formerly of Pharr. She was a member of Iglesia Restauracion de Jesus in Alamo. She is preceded in death by an uncle, Macario De La Cerda. Mrs. Villegas is survived by her husband, Hilario Villegas,...
Antonio Soto Jr.
May 29, 2013
ANTONIO SOTO JR. ALAMO – Antonio Soto Jr., 61, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at his residence in Alamo. Mr. Soto was born in San Juan and had lived in Alamo for the past 15 years. He is preceded in death by a son, Vito David Soto; and his mother, Aurora Soto. Mr. Soto is survived by his wife, Diana...
Daniel Hernandez Jr.
May 27, 2013
DANIEL HERNANDEZ, JR. PHARR – Daniel Hernández Jr., 64, went to be with our Lord on Monday, May 27, 2013, at his residence after a battle with cancer. Mr. Hernández was born in Pharr and had lived there all of his life. He was employed by PSJA ISD Maintenance Department for 27 years. He is preceded in death by his...
Ramona M. Castillo
May 26, 2013
RAMONA M. CASTILLO PHARR – Ramona M. Castillo, 81, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Dr. Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, she had lived in Pharr for three years and was formerly of San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Basilio Castillo; her parents, Gabino Martinez and Victoria Ramos; a...
Josephine M. Espinoza
May 25, 2013
JOSEPHINE M. ESPINOZA ALAMO - Josephine M. Espinoza entered eternal rest on May 25, 2013, to be with her Lord and also to walk hand in hand for eternity with her beloved husband, Ramon Espinoza. She was born in Glidden, Texas on January 24, 1924, and moved to Lorain, Ohio in 1926. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1943...
Genaro Acosta
May 24, 2013
GENARO ACOSTA SAN JUAN – Genaro Acosta, 81, died Friday, May 24, 2013, at his residence in San Juan. He is preceded in death by a son, Ricardo Acosta; his parents, Daria and Isaac Acosta; two brothers, Guillermo and Fidel Acosta; a sister, Teodora Fonseca; a daughter-in-law, Sylvia G. Acosta; and a great-grandson. Mr. Acosta is survived by his wife,...
Eduardo Eddie Ortiz
May 22, 2013
EDUARDO "EDDIE" ORTIZ EDINBURG - Eduardo "Eddie" Ortiz, 76, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Edinburg. Born in Cotulla, TX, Mr. Ortiz had lived in Edinburg all of his life. "Eddie" was a veteran of the US Army where he served proudly for four years during peacetime. Eduardo worked for the City of Edinburg for...
Fred L. Perez Md Jr.
May 21, 2013
FRED L. PEREZ JR., M.D. EDINBURG – Prominent orthopedic surgeon and community service member Fred L. Perez Jr., M.D. went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, Dr. Perez had lived and served Edinburg for the past 20 years. He is preceded in death by his sister, Ernestina Perez...
Eva G. Niño
May 21, 2013
EVA G. NIÑO EDINBURG - Eva G. Niño, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg. Born in Yorktown, TX, Mrs. Niño had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Niño, Sr.; and a daughter, Tomasita Niño; a sister, Juanita Rios. Eva is survived...
Alicia B. Miller
May 19, 2013
ALICIA B. MILLER EDINBURG – Alicia B. Miller, 89, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Miller was born in Galeana, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Miller, Sr. Alicia Miller is survived by her three children, Frank (Mary) Miller, Jr.,...