Obituaries

Virginia Ann Romero Robles

Virginia Ann Romero Robles

Apr 29, 2013

VIRGINIA ANN ROMERO ROBLES PHARR - Virginia Ann Romero Robles, 69, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Born in Canon City, Colorado, Ms. Robles had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Nora Romero. Ms. Robles is survived by three children, Joel Lee (Doris) Robles, of...

Rosalinda "Linda" Vazaldua

Rosalinda "Linda" Vazaldua

Apr 27, 2013

ROSALINDA “LINDA” VAZALDUA SAN JUAN – Rosalinda Vazaldua, 58, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Rosalinda was born in San Juan and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Moises Vazaldua; and her parents, Gilbert and Josefina Alaniz. Rosalinda is survived by four children, Moy...

Raquel "Kelly" Galvan

Raquel "Kelly" Galvan

Apr 26, 2013

RAQUEL "KELLY" GALVAN EDINBURG - Raquel "Kelly" Galvan, 72, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, April 26, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Ms. Galvan was born in Harlingen and had lived in Edinburg for the past four years. Raquel was a woman of great faith, strength and courage, who devoted her life to her...

Celmencia E. Vallejo

Celmencia E. Vallejo

Apr 26, 2013

SAN JUAN – Clemencia E. Vallejo, 76, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Ms. Vallejo was born in San Juan and had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Clemente Eliserio; and three sisters. Clemencia is survived by 12 children, Gonzalo (Norma) Vallejo, Juan (Ana)...

Andrew D. Basaldua

Andrew D. Basaldua

Apr 25, 2013

ANDREW D. BASALDUA SAN JUAN – Andrew D. Basaldua, 20, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at his residence in Donna. Andrew was born in McAllen and had lived in Donna for the past seven years. He is survived by his parents, Joe Lee and Monica Elizabeth Gonzalez; three brothers, Ricardo Ramirez, Jr., Joe Lee Gonzalez, Jr., Joe Robert Gonzalez; four...

Salvador Garza Jr.

Salvador Garza Jr.

Apr 25, 2013

SALVADOR GARZA, JR. PHARR – Salvador Garza, Jr., 68, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Born in Alamo, Texas, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Salvador Garza, Sr.; and a brother, Eduardo “Eddie” Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife,...

Juan B. Guerrero

Juan B. Guerrero

Apr 22, 2013

JUAN “LA MULA “ GUERRERO ALAMO – Juan “La Mula” Guerrero, 84, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico, he had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Candelaria Guerrero, his parents, Alberto and Juanita Guerrero, a sister, Agustina Chavez; three brothers, Seferino, Jesus...

Rita V. Vasquez

Rita V. Vasquez

Apr 19, 2013

RITA V. VASQUEZ DONNA — Rita V. Vasquez, 86, died Friday, April 19, 2013, at her residence in Donna. Ms. Vasquez was born in Runge, Texas and had lived in Donna most of her life. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Edward Gonzales; and her twin sister, Julia Barrios. Ms. Vasquez is survived by five children, Lala...

Melinda Yvonne Ramirez

Melinda Yvonne Ramirez

Apr 18, 2013

MELINDA YVONNE RAMIREZ SAN JUAN – Melinda Yvonne Ramirez, 46, died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at her residence in San Juan. Born in McAllen, she had lived in San Juan all of her life. She was employed by PSJA ISD as a special education teacher for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Ramirez....

Maria N. Romero

Maria N. Romero

Apr 16, 2013

MARIA N. ROMERO SAN JUAN - Maria N. Romero, 64, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mrs. Romero was a lifelong resident of San Juan and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She was employed by PSJA ISD Food Service Department until her retirement in 2007 from Carman Elementary. She is preceded...

Marcelina "Ma Chelina" Villanueva

Marcelina "Ma Chelina" Villanueva

Apr 16, 2013

MARCELINA “MA CHELINA” VILLANUEVA SAN JUAN – Marcelina “Ma Chelina” Villanueva, 84, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Villanueva was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and had lived in San Juan all of her adult life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Magdaleno Villanueva, who died in 1973. Mrs. Villanueva is...

Estella Falcon Zapata

Estella Falcon Zapata

Apr 15, 2013

ESTELLA FALCON ZAPATA EDINBURG - Estella Falcon Zapata went to meet our Savior on Monday, April 15, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg at the age of 83. Estella was born in Beeville, TX on August 26, 1929. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Guadalupanas for many years. Mrs. Zapata is preceded in...

Herminio Vallejo Jr.

Herminio Vallejo Jr.

Apr 14, 2013

HERMINIO VALLEJO, JR. EDINBURG - Herminio Vallejo, Jr., 54, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Vallejo was born in Mercedes and had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Herminio Vallejo, Sr. Mr. Vallejo is survived by his wife, Maria Vallejo, of Edinburg; three children,...

Pablo Alanis

Pablo Alanis

Apr 13, 2013

PABLO ALANIS ALAMO - Pablo Alanis, 88, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Mr. Alanis was born in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his son, Ernesto "Ernie" Alanis; his parents, Juan and Julia...

Santos Castillo

Santos Castillo

Apr 10, 2013

SANTOS CASTILLO ALAMO - Santos Castillo, 98, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at San Juan Nursing Home. Mr. Castillo was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and lived in San Juan, TX most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Cresencia Castillo; a brother, Pedro Castillo; two nieces, Ricarda Castillo and Marcela Gomez. Mr. Castillo...

Dan Cardenas

Dan Cardenas

Apr 5, 2013

DAN CARDENAS EDINBURG - Dan Cardenas, 57, entered into eternal rest to be with our Lord Friday, April 5,2013. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and coach. Danny was born and raised in Edinburg. He was proud to serve our children as a dedicated coach in his hometown. Danny always encouraged everyone to do their very best...

Hector Rodriguez

Hector Rodriguez

Apr 5, 2013

HECTOR RODRIGUEZ McALLEN - Hector Rodriguez, 60, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 5, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Feliza Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his wife, Melissa Rodriguez, of McAllen; a son, Daniel David Rodriguez; a brother, Martin Fuller, both of San Antonio;...

Tomas Pena

Tomas Pena

Apr 1, 2013

Tomas Peña EDINBURG - Tomas Peña, 70, died Monday, April 1, 2013 in Falfurrias, TX. Born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mr. Pena had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Peña of Edinburg; five children, Thomas (Ida) Peña Jr. of Edinburg, Javier (Mayra) Peña of McAllen, Oscar (Esmeralda) Peña of Mission, Eduardo (Rubi) Peña...

Reynaldo Cantu

Reynaldo Cantu

Apr 1, 2013

REYNALDO CANTU PHARR - Reynaldo Cantu, 60, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at his residence. Born in Pharr, he had lived there most of his life and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by a brother, Ramiro Cantu. Mr. Cantu is survived by his wife, Rafaela Cantu; two sons, Reynaldo...

Hilario Huerta

Hilario Huerta

Mar 31, 2013

HILARIO HUERTA EDINBURG - Hilario Huerta, 70, died Sunday, March 31, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Huerta was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. Mr. Huerta spent 40 plus years as the manager and operator of Fisca Gas Station in Edinburg. Some of Hilario's favorite pastimes was going to the mall, leisure outings to Las...