Obituaries

Romana S. Castillo

Romana S. Castillo

May 19, 2013

ROMANA S. CASTILLO SAN JUAN – Romana S. Castillo, 88, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mrs. Castillo was born in La Presita, Villa De Guadalupe, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and had lived in San Juan since 1972. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvaro Castillo; a grandson, Jairo Ivan Castillo; mother-in-law, Gregoria Alvarez...

Geronimo T. "Jerry" Olivarez

Geronimo T. "Jerry" Olivarez

May 19, 2013

GERONIMO T. "JERRY" OLIVAREZ PHARR – Geronimo T. Olivarez, 73, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013. He was born in Cd. Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Tiburcio and Barbarita Olivarez and lived in Pharr most of his life. Mr. Olivarez is survived by nine children, Jose Manuel (Mary) Olivarez, Frank (Britta) Olivarez, both of Conroe, Texas, Diana (Danny) Smith, of Pharr,...

Raquel Galvan

Raquel Galvan

May 19, 2013

RAQUEL GALVAN SAN JUAN – Raquel Galvan, 66, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. She was born in San Juan and had lived there all of her life. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Miss Galvan is preceded in death by her parents, Patricio and Carmen Galvan; and...

Esteban Garcia Jr.

Esteban Garcia Jr.

May 18, 2013

ESTEBAN GARCIA JR. SAN JUAN - Esteban Garcia Jr., 64, died peacefully with his wife at his side early Saturday morning, May 18, 2013. He was born in Mission and raised in McAllen, Texas. Mr. Garcia retired from education after 32 years of dedicated service with both the PSJA and Mission school districts along with The Texas Youth Commission. He...

Manuel Guerrero

Manuel Guerrero

May 18, 2013

MANUEL GUERRERO EDINBURG - Manuel Guerrero, 87, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mission, Mr. Guerrero had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Juliana C. Guerrero; a grandson, Juan Manuel Bargas; a great-granddaughter, Bethany Sofia Tyler; and his parents, Antonio Guerrero and Maximina Chapa. Manuel...

Jose Mario Lopez

Jose Mario Lopez

May 17, 2013

JOSE MARIO LOPEZ ANGLETON, TX — Jose Mario Lopez, 64, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at Kindred Hospital Clear Lake in Webster, TX. Mr. Lopez was born in Pharr, and had lived in Angleton, TX most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilfredo and Josefina Lopez. Jose is survived by his wife, Delia Lopez, of...

Ramon Sauceda

Ramon Sauceda

May 17, 2013

RAMON SAUCEDA PHARR – Ramon Sauceda, 74, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Hondo, Texas, Mr. Sauceda had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Mr. Sauceda is survived by his wife, Gloria P. Sauceda, of Pharr; two sons, Rudy (Norma) Sauceda, of McAllen, Rolando...

Francisca Q. Morales

Francisca Q. Morales

May 16, 2013

FRANCISCA G. MORALES SAN JUAN – Francisca Q. Morales, 78, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Morales was born in San Luis De La Paz, Guanajuato, Mexico, and had lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Luz and Regina Quevedo. Mrs. Morales is survived...

Humberto Rodriguez

Humberto Rodriguez

May 16, 2013

HUMBERTO RODRIGUEZ SAN JUAN – Humberto Rodriguez, 80, lost his battle with cancer Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Rodriguez was born and raised in Edinburg. In 1963 he enlisted in the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged in 1955, Humberto moved to West Texas to become a farmer....

Armando Celedón

Armando Celedón

May 15, 2013

ARMANDO CELEDÓN EDINBURG - Armando Celedón, 62, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Celedón was born in Edinburg and had lived there most of his life. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. On his spare time, Armando enjoyed fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and barbecuing....

Gloria Dolores Nino

Gloria Dolores Nino

May 15, 2013

GLORIA DOLORES NIÑO ALAMO – Gloria Dolores Niño, 67, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mrs. Niño was born in San Juan and had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dolores Lopez; and a nephew Samuel Ramirez. She is survived by her husband, Gilberto Niño, of Alamo; three...

Erasmo Salinas Jr.

Erasmo Salinas Jr.

May 14, 2013

ERASMO SALINAS, JR. EDINBURG — Erasmo Salinas, Jr., 62, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Robert Greenleaf's definition of a "Servant Leader" centers on the belief that it is a process, which begins with an individual's natural desire to assure other people's highest priority needs are met. Erasmo was the epitome of a Servant-Leader. He exemplified...

Guadalupe Cavazos

Guadalupe Cavazos

May 13, 2013

GUADALUPE CAVAZOS PHARR - Guadalupe Cavazos, 87, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mrs. Cavazos was born in Mexico and had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rangel V. Cavazos, Sr.; her parents, Jose and Altagracia Valdez; a brother; and three sisters. Mrs. Cavazos is survived by ten...

Pedro Cano

Pedro Cano

May 12, 2013

PEDRO CANO EDINBURG — Pedro Cano, 73, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Robstown, TX, Mr. Cano had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Arturo Cano. Pedro is survived by his wife, Elvia Cano of Edinburg; nine children, Maria Luisa (Rodolfo) Cano Garza, Pedro (Nora...

Jesus Concepcion "Jesse" Perez Jr.

Jesus Concepcion "Jesse" Perez Jr.

May 7, 2013

JESUS "JESSE" CONCEPCION PEREZ, JR. EDINBURG - Jesus "Jesse" Concepcion Perez, Jr., 54, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Port Mansfield. Mr. Perez was born in McAllen and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working. Jesse is preceded in death by his father, Jesus Concepcion Perez, Sr.; and a nephew, Carlos "CJ" Javier...

Frank Lawrence

Frank Lawrence

May 6, 2013

EDINBURG — Frank Lawrence, 63, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Lawrence was born in Silver City, Iowa. He was a veteran of the US Marines having served during the Vietnam War. Frank received two Crosses of Gallantry's Medals, a Meritorious Unit Citation, a Presidential Unit Citation, a Vietnam Service Medal with two...

Elizabeth M. "Lisa" Garcia

Elizabeth M. "Lisa" Garcia

May 5, 2013

Elizabeth M. Garcia McAllen - On Sunday, May 5, 2013, we lost a dear friend, Elizabeth “Lisa” M. Garcia. Lisa was warm, caring, and a treasure to many. She is preceded in death by her father, Lorenzo Garcia. Lisa is survived by her mother, Ercilia Garcia, of Pharr; a brother, Javier (Connie) Garcia, of Houston; her companion, Gary C. Hughes,...

Flavio Florez Sr.

Flavio Florez Sr.

May 3, 2013

FLAVIO FLOREZ, SR. EDINBURG - Flavio Florez Sr., 70, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lopeno, Texas and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fernando and Teresa L. Florez. Flavio Florez Sr. is survived by his wife, Maria D. Florez, of Edinburg;...

John Valdez

John Valdez

May 2, 2013

JOHN VALDEZ McALLEN - John Valdez, 56, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Valdez went to school in Chicago, Illinois and met the love of his life in Houston, Texas. They then pastored churches in Round Rock, Texas and Bossier City, Louisiana. John's passion was praising the Lord through worship. He is preceded in death by...

Eugenio Rene Calvillo

Eugenio Rene Calvillo

Apr 29, 2013

EUGENIO RENE CALVILLO EDINBURG - Eugenio Rene Calvillo, 57, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at his residence in Edinburg. He is survived by four children, Geena Calvillo of Edinburg, David Calvillo of Pharr, Daniel Calvillo and Eugenio Calvillo of McAllen; four grandchildren, Kristyn Calvillo, Ayden Calvillo, Gabriella Gomez, and Dylan Calvillo; six sisters, Elodia De La Garza, Estela Saenz, Eva...