Obituaries

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....

Mar 7, 2013

MARIA DE LEON GONZALEZ MONTE ALTO - Maria De Leon Gonzalez, 102, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Las Flores, Mexico, Mrs. Gonzalez had lived in Monte Alto most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Agustin Gonzalez; a son, Agustin Gonzalez, Jr.; two...

Mar 6, 2013

MARY B. ELIZONDO PHARR – Mary B. Elizondo, 80, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, Mrs. Elizondo moved to the Valley in 1960 and lived in Pharr most of her life. She worked at Sears, in the Credit Department where she met and made numerous friends. In November 23, 1974, Mary and...

Mar 4, 2013

ENRIQUE "HENRY" SALAZAR EDINBURG/CASTLE ROCK, CO - Enrique "Henry" Salazar, 69, died Monday March 4, 2013, at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, CO. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Salazar and his wife moved to Colorado in 2008 and had lived there ever since. Enrique worked for HEB as produce manager until 1984. After surviving a catastrophic illness in 1984,...

Mar 4, 2013

Mar 2, 2013

OTILA S. DIMAS EDINBURG - Funeral service for Otila S. Dimas will be held at 10 a.m. today, March 5, 2013, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg. Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.

Mar 2, 2013

VELVA R. MEJIA EDINBURG - Velva R. Mejia, 89, died Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Ramirito Ranch, Mrs. Mejia had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Velva was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. Her greatest pride and joy was that all of her grandchildren have become well...

Feb 28, 2013

JOSEPH MANUEL BRAMLETT EDINBURG - Joseph Manuel Bramlett, 42, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Chinandega, Nicaragua, Mr. Bramlett had lived in McAllen and Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Therion Bramlett. Joseph is survived by his three children, Joseph Truman...

Feb 28, 2013

RAUL SEGURA, JR. SAN JUAN – Raul Segura, Jr., 30, died Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Yoakum Community Hospital. Born in McAllen, Raul had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Raul Segura Sr.; and maternal grandfather, David Bernal. Raul is survived by his wife, Yesika Segura of San Juan; five...

Feb 23, 2013

NICOLAS "NICK" RUTLEDGE EDINBURG - Nicolas "Nick" Rutledge, 91, died Saturday, February 23, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Nick was born in Linn and lived in Edinburg most of his life. He served in the U. S. Coast Guard and was a mail carrier for the United States Postal service for over 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who...

Feb 17, 2013

FRANCISCO BALDAZO ALAMO – Francisco Baldazo, 84, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Harlingen. Born in Alamo, Mr. Baldazo had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Barbarita Baldazo; daughter, Sylvia Martinez; and brother, Candelario Baldazo. Francisco is survived by his wife, San Juanita Baldazo of Alamo; 11 children, Arcelia (Raymond)...

Feb 16, 2013

MARIA R. GARZA EDINBURG - Maria R. Garza, 85, died Saturday, February 16, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Mission, Mrs. Garza had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro L. Garza; parents, Martin and Eulalia Rivera; four brothers; two sisters. Mrs. Garza is survived by her four children,...

Feb 15, 2013

Feb 12, 2013

MARIA DEL REFUGIO "Cuquita" MANCHA PHARR – Maria Del Refugio "Cuquita" Mancha, 96 died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Mancha had lived in Pharr all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Mancha Sr.; a daughter, Maria Del Carmen Mancha; a son, Guadalupe Mancha Jr.; parents, Gaspar...

Feb 8, 2013

ADALBERTO SANDOVAL SAN JUAN – Adalberto Sandoval, 81, died Friday, February 8, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Fronton, Texas, Mr. Sandoval had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gustavo and Encarnacion Sandoval; three brothers, Rogelio, Gustavo Jr. and Fernando Sandoval; a sister, Viola Puente; and three nieces. Mr....

Feb 8, 2013

LEONOR LEZAMA EDINBURG/CORPUS CHRISTI – Leonor Lezama, 88, passed peacefully in her sleep and into the hands of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 8, 2013, at Angel Bright Hospice in Corpus Christi. She was born on April 19, 1924 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She was the second of nine, born to Valeriano and Isabel Rocha. She frequently...

Feb 8, 2013

HECTOR REQUENEZ EDINBURG — Hector Requenez, 38, was called upon by the Lord on February 8, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 16th, 1974 to Hermilo and Raquel G. Requenez in Edinburg, Texas. Even though he was born with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Hector lived an unprecedented and remarkable life with...

Feb 6, 2013

BERTHA CANTU CANALES SAN JUAN- Bertha Cantu Canales, 86, joined our heavenly Father on February 6, 2013 at her residence in San Juan, after a lengthy illness. “Bert" graduated from PSJA High School in 1945 and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX, class of 1949....

Feb 6, 2013

MARY C. GONZALEZ PHARR – Mary C. Gonzalez, 85, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Mrs. Gonzalez lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lougarda Cunningham; three brothers, Fred “Kayo”: Cunningham, Jay Cunningham, and James Echave. Mary...

Feb 5, 2013

HILDA GLORIA RAMIREZ GOMEZ SAN JUAN – Hilda Ramirez Gomez, 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She was born in Kenedy, Texas and was a lifelong resident of San Juan. Her life was dedicated to her family and grandchildren whom she adored. She attended PSJA High School, was an active member...