Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...