Obituaries

Margarita S. Ozuna

Margarita S. Ozuna

Mar 29, 2013

MARGARITA S. OZUNA EDINBURG - Margarita S. Ozuna, 90, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg. Mrs. Ozuna was born on February 23, 2013 to Justo and Maria Salas in Falfurrias, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eutiuio Ozuna, Jr.; her parents, Justo and Maria Salas; son, Gilberto J. (†Angelina)...

Jesus Reyna "Chuy" Altamirano

Jesus Reyna "Chuy" Altamirano

Mar 29, 2013

JESUS “CHUY” REYNA ALTAMIRANO ALAMO – Jesus “Chuy” Reyna Altamirano, 85, was called to the Lord’s side, Friday, March 29, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Don Chuy was born in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on January 15, 1928. He was always ready for a debate, he claimed he was always...

Erminio W. Bravo

Erminio W. Bravo

Mar 28, 2013

ERMINIO W. BRAVO SAN JUAN - Erminio W. Bravo, 92, died Thursday, March 28, 2013, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Webber Ranch, Texas, Mr. Bravo had lived in San Juan since 1968 and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evangelina N. Bravo;...

Gabriela M. Rodriguez

Gabriela M. Rodriguez

Mar 27, 2013

GABRIELA M. RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG - Gabriela M. Rodriguez, 82, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Uhland, TX, Mrs. Rodriguez had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Gabriela is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Rodriguez Sr.; a son, Jose Rodriguez; her...

Maria Jimenez

Maria Jimenez

Mar 23, 2013

MARIA JIMENEZ PHARR — Maria Jimenez, 86, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Miss Jimenez had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Pharr. She was employed at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in McCook for 33 years. She is preceded in...

Francisco G. Delgado

Francisco G. Delgado

Mar 22, 2013

FRANCISCO G. DELGADO SAN JUAN - Francisco G. Delgado, 77, died Friday, March 22, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Delgado is survived by ten children, Sonia Delgado de Munoz, Marco Aurelio Delgado, both of Mission, Maricela Delgado, Francisco Javier Delgado, both of Alton, Enrique Delgado, of Donna, Everardo Delgado, Esmeralda Delgado, Jose Luis Delgado, all of...

Jayden Jeremy Chavez

Jayden Jeremy Chavez

Mar 22, 2013

JAYDEN JEREMY CHAVEZ EDINBURG - Jayden Jeremy Chavez, infant, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 22, 2013, at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Jayden is survived by his parents, Roxanne R. and Jeremy A. Chavez; a brother, John Anthony Chavez; grandfathers, Johnny Alejandro and Esequiel Chavez; grandmothers, Rosemary Serna and Marcela Hernandez; aunts and uncles, Johnny Alejandro Jr.,...

Bernardina "Grandma B" Leal

Bernardina "Grandma B" Leal

Mar 20, 2013

BERNARDINA B. "GRANDMA B" LEAL EDINBURG - Bernardina B. Leal, 92, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Arbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. Mrs. Leal was born in Petronila, TX and had lived in Edinburg all of her life. Bernardina was a dedicated member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She devoted her life to God and...

Erica Renee Chavez

Erica Renee Chavez

Mar 19, 2013

ERICA RENEE CHAVEZ PHARR - Erica Renee Chavez, 37, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Edinburg, Erica, lived in Pharr most of her life. Erica was a beautiful young woman, who grew up loving to dance. Her smile and big, beautiful, brown eyes touched the lives of many people. Erica graduated from...

Carolina De La Rosa Garza

Carolina De La Rosa Garza

Mar 18, 2013

CAROLINA “NANA” DE LA ROSA GARZA SAN JUAN - Carolina “Nana” de la Rosa Garza, 90, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Pharr, Mrs. Garza lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ignacio Garza; a son, Noe Garza; her parents, Gregorio and Beatriz de...

Gilbert G. Soliz

Gilbert G. Soliz

Mar 18, 2013

GILBERT G. SOLIZ EDINBURG - Gilbert G. Soliz, 78, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Soliz was born in Victoria, TX and had lived in Edinburg for the past six years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Hermelinda Soliz; two sisters, Linda and Viola Soliz; four brothers, Daniel, Richard,...

Frank Burmeister

Frank Burmeister

Mar 16, 2013

GILBERT G. SOLIZ EDINBURG - Gilbert G. Soliz, 78, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Soliz was born in Victoria, TX and had lived in Edinburg for the past six years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Hermelinda Soliz; two sisters, Linda and Viola Soliz; four brothers, Daniel, Richard,...

Gilberto "Don Beto" Espinoza

Gilberto "Don Beto" Espinoza

Mar 15, 2013

GILBERTO "DON BETO" ESPINOZA EDINBURG - Gilberto "Don Beto" Espinoza, 89, died Friday, March 15, 2013, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Espinoza was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by a son, Jose Ernesto Espinoza. Gilberto is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Espinoza; eight children, Gilberto Espinoza Jr.,...

Consuelo Vera

Consuelo Vera

Mar 15, 2013

CONSUELO VERA SAN JUAN — Consuelo Vera, 83, died Friday, March 15, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Sinton, Mrs. Vera had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Vera; her parents, Francisco and Adela Borrego; two sons, Daniel Vera Jr. and Arturo Vera; and six brothers. Mrs....

Refugio Jose Garcia

Refugio Jose Garcia

Mar 13, 2013

REFUGIO JOSE GARCIA PHARR – Refugio Jose Garcia, 84, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Mr. Garcia was born on March 3, 1929, in Sugarland, Texas and lived in Pharr all of his life. He worked as a crew leader in numerous states, including Idaho and Ohio. In the latter part...

Ricardo Salazar

Ricardo Salazar

Mar 12, 2013

RICARDO SALAZAR EDINBURG - Ricardo Salazar, 46, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Salazar was born in McAllen and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Angelita Salazar of Edinburg; three children, Kimberly A. Salazar, Elias Salazar, and Sandra M. Salazar; mother, Dominga Salazar; father, Manuel...

Abelina Castaneda

Abelina Castaneda

Mar 12, 2013

ABELINA CASTANEDA DONNA – Abelina Castañeda, 96, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at her residence in Donna. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico Mrs. Castañeda had lived in Donna most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Castañeda; and a son, Roy Castañeda. Mrs. Castaneda is survived by 5 sons, Jose (Paula) Castañeda, Ramiro Castañeda, Esequiel...

Virginia Mettlach Oxford

Virginia Mettlach Oxford

Mar 11, 2013

VIRGINIA METTLACH OXFORD MCALLEN - Virginia Mettlach Oxford, 75, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 11, 2013 in Harlingen. Virginia was a devoted catholic, mother, grandmother, and a very hard worker. She worked at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in McAllen for 35 years, from where she, her children, and even some of her grandchildren graduated. Virginia...

Cristina Vega

Cristina Vega

Mar 10, 2013

CRISTINA VEGA EDINBURG - Cristina Vega, 95, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Vega Sr.; a daughter, Simona Vega; and a son, Eulogio Vega. Mrs. Vega is survived by 10 children, Pablo (Maria De Jesus) Vega, of Chicago, IL, Cruz (Martina) Vega Sr., of San Carlos,...

Alberto R. Garza Jr.

Alberto R. Garza Jr.

Mar 7, 2013

ALBERTO R. GARZA JR. ALAMO — Alberto R. Garza Jr., 67, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Manuelita Garza; and a sister, Eliza G. Garcia. Mr. Garza is survived by three brothers, Israel R. (Blanca) Garza, of Rosenberg, Rene R. (†Lupita) Garza, Adalberto R....