Obituaries

Minerva De Los Santos Martinez

Minerva De Los Santos Martinez

Aug 21, 2013

Minerva De Los Santos Martinez San Juan - Minerva De los Santos Martinez, 84, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at San Juan Nursing Home. She was born on October 5, 1928, in San Juan, Texas to Gila Rodriguez De los Santos and Pedro De los Santos, and lived in San Juan most of her life. Minerva was a loving mother,...

Manuel Tijerina

Manuel Tijerina

Aug 20, 2013

MANUEL TIJERINA ALAMO - Manuel Tijerina, 72, of Alamo, died at 1:00 AM, Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Hermann Hospital in Katy, TX. He was born on July 22, 1941 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas. He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Esther Tijerina; a brother, Joel Tijerina. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Maria Teresa...

Josefina Gonzalez

Josefina Gonzalez

Aug 17, 2013

JOSEFINA GONZALEZ EDCOUCH - Josefina Gonzalez, 97, died Saturday, August 17, 2013, at her residence in Edcouch. Mrs. Gonzalez was born in Mexico and was a naturalized citizen of the United States. She lived in Edcouch all of her life where she served faithfully to her Lord and Savior for 67 years and was recognized for 50 years of faithful...

Irma Salazar

Irma Salazar

Aug 16, 2013

IRMA SALAZAR ALAMO – Irma Salazar, 64, died Friday, August 16, 2013, in Edinburg. Ms. Salazar was born in Alamo and had lived there most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Cipriano Salazar; and a brother Santos Salazar. Ms. Salazar is survived by a daughter, Jacklyn Juliet Gomez De La Torre, of Edinburg; two sons,...

Jorge Luis "Jl" Garcia Sgt.

Jorge Luis "Jl" Garcia Sgt.

Aug 9, 2013

SGT. JORGE LUIS "JL" GARCIA PHARR - Jorge Luis "JL" Garcia was called by the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2013, at the age of 51. He was born in San Benito, Texas on April 5, 1962 to Enrique Garcia and Tomasa Rodriguez Garcia. JL was raised in San Benito and was a 1981 graduate of San Benito High School....

Reynaldo Casares Dr.

Reynaldo Casares Dr.

Aug 3, 2013

DR. REYNALDO CASARES MISSION – Dr. Reynaldo Casares, 55, died Saturday, August 3, 2013, at his residence in Mission. Dr. Reynaldo Casares was born in Edinburg, Texas and had lived in Mission most of his life. He was a parishioner of St. Paul Catholic Church in Mission, and also served as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was...

Aaron Ruben "Ronnie" Gonzalez

Aaron Ruben "Ronnie" Gonzalez

Aug 2, 2013

EDINBURG – Aaron Ruben “Ronnie” Gonzalez entered into eternal rest at the age of 58 on Friday, August 2, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Uvaldo Gonzalez; and a brother, Uvaldo David Gonzalez. He was born in Rio Grande City, Texas on August 21, 1954, and had lived in Edinburg...

Francisco "Frank" Gaona

Francisco "Frank" Gaona

Jul 30, 2013

FRANCISCO “FRANK” GAONA SAN JUAN – Francisco “Frank” Gaona, 71, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Elena Lucas and Ignacio Gaona; and his maternal grandmother, San Juanita Lucas. Mr. Gaona was born in Raymondville, Texas, and had lived in San Juan since...

Catarino "Cato" Palacios

Catarino "Cato" Palacios

Jul 30, 2013

CATARINO "CATO" PALACIOS MERCEDES - Catarino "Cato" Palacios, 91, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at his residence in Mercedes. Born in Mexico, Mr. Palacios had lived in Mercedes all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Ambrosia Palacios; three brothers...

Jose Martin Ipiña Sr.

Jose Martin Ipiña Sr.

Jul 28, 2013

JOSE MARTIN IPIÑA, SR. ALAMO – Jose Martin Ipiña, Sr., 84, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Mexico, Mr. Ipiña had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Julia Ipiña; and his mother, Maria Merced Cardoza Ipiña. Mr. Ipiña is survived by five sons, Jesus (Blanca)...

Lilimae Arevalo Bravo

Lilimae Arevalo Bravo

Jul 27, 2013

LILIMAE AREVALO BRAVO SAN JUAN - Lilimae Arevalo Bravo, 45, died Saturday, July 27, 2013. Born in Dallas, Texas, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Trinidad Arevalo Jr.; and grandfather, Trinidad Arevalo Sr. Lilimae is survived by her husband, Jaime Alejandro Martinez; a son, Adrian Lee Bravo; two...

Lydia R. Saenz

Lydia R. Saenz

Jul 24, 2013

LYDIA R. SAENZ PHARR – Lydia R. Saenz, 87, answered God’s calling to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on July 24, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mrs. Saenz was born in Los Herreras, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and had lived in Pharr most of her life. She was an active, faithful and life-long member of La Trinidad United Methodist Church...

Gertrudes R. Benavidez

Gertrudes R. Benavidez

Jul 22, 2013

GERTRUDES R. BENAVIDEZ PHARR - Gertrudes R. Benavidez, 94, died Monday, July 22, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Benavidez was born in San Juan, Texas and lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo P. Benavidez. Mrs. Benavidez is survived by two daughters, Annie (Rene) Guerra of San...

Juan Cantu Jr.

Juan Cantu Jr.

Jul 22, 2013

JUAN CANTU JR. DONNA - Juan Cantu, Jr., 64, died Monday, July 22, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Cantu was born in Weslaco and had lived in Donna for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Isabel Garcia. Mr. Cantu is survived by his wife, Elvira Cantu of Donna; a daughter, Veronica Lee (Efrain) Reyna...

Maria L. Cantu

Maria L. Cantu

Jul 22, 2013

MARIA L. CANTU EDINBURG - Maria L. Cantu, 89, died Monday, July 22, 2013 at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Cantu was born in San Marcos, TX and had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Cantu; and a son,...

Belia Yanez Cantu

Belia Yanez Cantu

Jul 22, 2013

BELIA YAÑEZ GARZA SAN JUAN - Belia Yañez Garza, 81, died Monday, July 22, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Matamoros, Mrs. Garza had lived in San Juan for ten years and was formerly of Pharr. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by...

Joel "Joelito" Flores Jr.

Joel "Joelito" Flores Jr.

Jul 18, 2013

JOEL “JOELITO” FLORES, JR. PHARR — On Thursday, July 18, 2013, our Heavenly Father called his angel Joel "Joelito" Flores, Jr. home. Joelito was a very happy and active 4 year old who was loved by all, especially his parents Joel and Criselda Flores. He was their only child and the light of their lives. Joelito loved his parents, family...

Guadalupe Marmolejo

Guadalupe Marmolejo

Jul 17, 2013

GUADALUPE "LUPITA" MARMOLEJO SAN JUAN - Guadalupe "Lupita" Marmolejo, 60, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Marmolejo was born in San Juan and lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her son, Francisco Marmolejo, Jr. Mrs. Marmolejo is survived by her husband Francisco Marmolejo of San Juan; two daughters,...

Gudelia Trujillo

Gudelia Trujillo

Jul 15, 2013

GUDELIA TRUJILLO ALAMO - Gudelia Trujillo, 63, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Trujillo was born in Mexico and had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Trujillo, Sr. Mrs. Trujillo is survived by two sons, Raul (Oralia) Trujillo, Jr. of Reynosa, Mexico and...

Luisa Lopez

Luisa Lopez

Jul 15, 2013

LUISA LOPEZ ALAMO — Luisa Lopez, 86, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Mrs. Lopez was born in Pharr, Texas and had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Lopez; and a son, Raul Lopez, Jr. Mrs. Lopez is survived by four daughters, Rosa (Rogelio), Rosaria...