Obituaries

Alfonso Limon

Alfonso Limon

Nov 29, 2013

ALFONSO LIMON He peleado la buena batalla, He acabado la carrera, He guardado la fe. Timoteo 4:7 PHARR – Alfonso Limon, 71, died Friday, November 29, 2013, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Cadereyta Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, he had lived in Pharr since 1984 and was a member of Centro Cristiano Libertad. He is preceded in death by a...

Plinio Emilio Garcia

Plinio Emilio Garcia

Nov 29, 2013

PLINIO EMILIO GARCIA SAN JUAN – Plinio Emilio Garcia, 82, died Friday, November 29, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in San Juan, he had lived there all of his life. Mr. Garcia is preceded in death by two children, Melissa Guzman and Arturo Garcia; his parents, Juan and Mercedes Garcia; and four sisters. Plinio is survived by his...

Cresencio Jasso

Cresencio Jasso

Nov 27, 2013

CRESENCIO JASSO EDINBURG - Cresencio Jasso, 82, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at Amara Hospice Inpatient Facility in Edinburg. Mr. Jasso lived in Edinburg all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulalio and Apolonia Jasso; two brothers, Jose Angel Jasso and Jose C. Jasso....

Jesse Del Valle

Jesse Del Valle

Nov 26, 2013

JESSE DEL VALLE EDINBURG - Jesse Del Valle, 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family Tuesday November 26, 2013, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Delfina Del Valle; a sister, Eloisa (Charles) Castano; and a brother, Mike Del Valle. Jesse is survived by his wife, Carmen G. Del Valle of...

Francisca Cano Regalado

Francisca Cano Regalado

Nov 26, 2013

FRANCISCA CANO REGALADO PHARR - Francisca Cano Regalado, 95, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born at Jalpa De Canova Guanajuato, Mexico, Mrs. Regalado had lived in Pharr most of her life, and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Not a day will we forget you. In our hearts you’ll always be near. As we...

Robert Skloss

Robert Skloss

Nov 23, 2013

ROBERT A. SKLOSS McCOOK/EDINBURG — Robert A. Skloss, 69, died Saturday, November 23, 2013, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Skloss was born and raised in McCook. Robert took on the family tradition of farming. He was an innovative, progressive and imaginative farmer who at his peak farmed over 7000 acres in a single season. Robert grew many crops: sorghum,...

Apolonia Bocanegra

Apolonia Bocanegra

Nov 22, 2013

APOLONIA BOCANEGRA SAN JUAN - Apolonia Bocanegra, 82, died Friday, November 22, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Mission, she had lived in San Juan all of her life. Mrs. Bocanegra is survived by her husband, Edmundo Bocanegra, of San Juan; five children, Jose De Jesus (Bertha) Bocanegra, of Pharr, Martha Bocanegra, Gloria (Juan) Vega, both of...

Daniel "Danny" Perez

Daniel "Danny" Perez

Nov 21, 2013

DANIEL “DANNY” PEREZ ALAMO – Daniel “Danny” Perez, 19, died Thursday, November 21, 2013, in Alamo. Born McAllen, he had lived Alamo all of his life. He was known to have a big heart and was very caring. Danny will be missed but not forgotten. Danny is survived by his mother, Criselda Garza of Alamo; two brothers, Ramiro Lopez of...

Ofelia Quintanilla

Ofelia Quintanilla

Nov 19, 2013

OFELIA QUINTANILLA PHARR- Ofelia Quintanilla, 83, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Quintanilla had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Quintanilla Mrs. Quintanilla is survived by four children, Carlos (Bertha) Quintanilla, Criselda Quintanilla, both of Mexico, Roberto (Maria De La Luz) Quintanilla,...

Ruben Sanchez

Ruben Sanchez

Nov 19, 2013

RUBEN SANCHEZ SAN JUAN — Ruben Sanchez, 75, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He had lived in San Juan all of his life. Mr. Sanchez is preceded in death by his parents, Sixto and Maria De La Luz Sanchez; a brother, Raul Sanchez; two sisters, Rebecca Chapa and Rosa Sanchez. He is survived...

Oscar Smith Jr.

Oscar Smith Jr.

Nov 16, 2013

OSCAR SMITH JR. PHARR — Oscar Smith Jr., 71, died Saturday, November 16, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Georgetown, Texas, Mr. Smith had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Oscar Smith Sr.; his mother, Eudelia Smith; a brother, Albert Smith;...

Irma Silva Moncivais

Irma Silva Moncivais

Nov 15, 2013

IRMA SILVA MONCIVAIS EDINBURG — Irma Silva Moncivais, 57, died Friday, November 15, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Ms. Moncivais had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was a loving, caring mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed but will continue to live in the hearts of her family forever. She is preceded in death by...

Manuela Garza "Meme" Longoria

Manuela Garza "Meme" Longoria

Nov 15, 2013

MANUELA “MEME” G. LONGORIA MONTE ALTO – Manuela “Meme” G. Longoria, 95, crossed over Friday, November 15, 2013, at Aurora House in Weslaco. Manuela (Meme as she liked to be called) Garza Longoria was born on December 18, 1917 in Mission, Texas as one of four daughters from Manuel and Guadalupe Garza Family of 323 Miller Avenue. She is preceded...

Alfonso Cantu

Alfonso Cantu

Nov 13, 2013

ALFONSO CANTU EDINBURG - Alfonso Cantu, 74, was called to be with our Lord Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Cantu had lived in Edinburg all of his life. Alfonso had a passion for horses. He enjoyed watching western movies and spending quality time with his family. He will be greatly missed but will...

Roberto Landeros

Roberto Landeros

Nov 12, 2013

ROBERTO LANDEROS ALAMO- Roberto Landeros, 68, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at his residence in Alamo. He was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico and had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Herlinda Landeros; two sisters, Margarita Landeros Trevino and Sandra Landeros Albiar. Those left to...

Jose G. Gonzalez

Jose G. Gonzalez

Nov 10, 2013

JOSE G. GONZALEZ ALAMO – Jose G. Gonzalez, 87, died Sunday, November 10, 2013, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Born in Mission, Mr. Gonzalez had lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Mario Gonzalez, Frank Gonzalez...

Maria G. Martinez

Maria G. Martinez

Nov 10, 2013

MARIA G. MARTINEZ ALAMO- Maria G. Martinez, 66, died Sunday, November 10, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Michoacán, Mexico, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rogelio Martinez, Sr.; her parents, Juan and Eloisa Ybarra, Sr.; and a brother, Raul Ybarra Mrs. Martinez is survived...

Ernestina Molina Garcia

Ernestina Molina Garcia

Nov 10, 2013

ERNESTINA MOLINA GARCIA EDINBURG - Ernestina Molina Garcia, 66, died Sunday, November 10, 2013. Born in Edinburg, she had lived there all of her life. She was a very strong and caring sister, mother, aunt and friend. She will be immensely missed by all. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marcos and Catalina Molina; and a sister, Eulalia...

Felix Herrera Sanchez

Felix Herrera Sanchez

Nov 9, 2013

FELIX HERRERA SANCHEZ SAN JUAN – Felix Herrera Sanchez, 83, died Saturday, November 9, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Mission, Mr. Sanchez had lived in San Juan all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. He is preceded in death by a son, Fernando Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his...

Mary Jo Earnest "Jody" Colyer

Mary Jo Earnest "Jody" Colyer

Nov 7, 2013

MARY JO “JODY” EARNEST COLYER ALAMO – Mary Jo “Jody” Earnest Colyer, 68, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born August 26, 1945 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, she had lived in the Rio Grande Valley most of her life and was a 1963 graduate of PSJA High School. Jody is preceded in death by a grandson,...