Obituaries

Hilda Ramirez Gomez

Hilda Ramirez Gomez

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...

Victor "Bigo" Martinez

Victor "Bigo" Martinez

Feb 4, 2013

VICTOR "BIGO" MARTINEZ SAN JUAN - Victor "Bigo" Martinez, 40, died Monday, February 4, 2013, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Born in Dallas, Victor had lived in San Juan most of his life. He was a member of Trinity Worship Center and Liberty Temple in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his father, Guillermo Martinez; and a...

Rosa Elia Rocha

Rosa Elia Rocha

Feb 4, 2013

ROSA ELIA ROCHA HARGILL - Rosa Elia Rocha, 57, died Monday, February 4, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Mexico, Rosa Elia Rocha had lived in Hargill. Mrs. Rocha is survived by her husband, Jorge Rocha Jimenez, of Hargill; seven children, Jesus Rocha, Victor Rocha, both of Port Arthur, Mario (Bertha) Rocha, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Fernando (Veronica) Rocha, of...

Jaime David Garcia

Jaime David Garcia

Feb 3, 2013

JAIME DAVID GARCIA EDINBURG - Jaime David Garcia, 40, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. We would like to give thanks to Educare Facility, Mariposa Home, Valley Baptist 5th floor staff, especially Esperanza, Margarita, Esmer, Nesa Caldwell, Danny, Cherly, Herrietta Paynado and everyone who patiently took care of Jaime. Jaime is preceded in death...

Diamantina Garza Bingham

Diamantina Garza Bingham

Feb 2, 2013

DIAMANTINA GARZA BINGHAM EDINBURG - Diamantina Garza Bingham, 80, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2013. Diamantina was born on January 29, 1933 to Fidencio G. and Fela V. Garza. She grew up in Rio Grande Valley and graduated from Mercedes High School where she was a member of the band and a twirler. She attended Pan...

Edward Gomez

Edward Gomez

Jan 27, 2013

EDWARD GOMEZ EDINBURG - Edward Gomez, 31, died Sunday, January 27, 2013, in Edinburg. Edward was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Benito and Virginia Zuniga; paternal grandfather, Pablo Gomez. He is survived by his wife, Rosalva Guzman Gomez; two sons, Ethan Daniel Gomez, Edward Gomez, Jr.; step daughter, Jazlynn Nicole Flores; father, Pedro Gomez; mother, Maria Elena Gomez;...

Eduardo "Moyo" Martinez

Eduardo "Moyo" Martinez

Jan 26, 2013

EDUARDO “MOYO” MARTINEZ ALAMO – Eduardo Martinez, 35, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Alamo. Born in San Juan, Eduardo had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cresencio Martinez and Maria Guadalupe Ibarra; two nieces, Kaylee Trevino and Rose Arrianna Martinez. Eduardo is survived by five siblings, Belinda (Victor) Ochoa of...

Manuela G. Perez

Manuela G. Perez

Jan 25, 2013

MANUELA G. PEREZ ALAMO - Manuela G. Perez, 80, died Friday, January 25, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mrs. Perez had lived in Alamo since 1970 and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Domingo Perez; and two grandsons, Ernesto Ochoa Jr. and Johnny Rey Castaneda. Mrs....

Jeannette Marie Hortness

Jeannette Marie Hortness

Jan 23, 2013

JEANNETTE MARIE HORTNESS ALAMO - Jeannette Marie Hortness was born on August 19, 1962 and passed away on January 23, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her stepfather Sean McKelvy. Jeannette was the beloved mother of Taylor Marie Hilton. Jeannette is survived by her daughter, Taylor as well as her mother, Nicole McKelvy both of...

Amando Estrada

Amando Estrada

Jan 22, 2013

AMANDO ESTRADA EDINBURG - Amando Estrada, 83, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alamo, Mr. Estrada lived in Edinburg most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army, during the Korean War in artillery. He was also employed with Hidalgo County Drainage District 1, where he worked for over 30 years. Amando was a...

Tito Mendoza

Tito Mendoza

Jan 18, 2013

TITO MENDOZA ALAMO - Tito Mendoza, 92, died Friday, January 18, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Mendoza was born in San Luis Potosi and had lived in Alamo for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cruzita Mendoza. Mr. Mendoza is survived by four daughters, Dionicia Mendoza, Maria (Emiliano) Tobias, both of...

Carlos Vizcarra

Carlos Vizcarra

Jan 16, 2013

CARLOS VIZCARRA ALAMO - Carlos Vizcarra, 83, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Vizcarra was born in San Benito and lived in Alamo most of his life. He served as an ordained minister of Jehovah's Witnesses since his baptism on February 26, 1983. Carlos is survived by his wife, Maria Vizcarra of Alamo;...

Frank Christ Pung

Frank Christ Pung

Jan 15, 2013

FRANK CHRIST PUNG ALAMO, TX - Frank Christ Pung, 85, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. Pung was born in Springhill, Minnesota on October 1, 1927 where he grew up on a dairy farm. Frank joined the Army after high school and spent 24 years serving his country. He retired from the Army September 1, 1972...

Jesse V. De La Garza

Jesse V. De La Garza

Jan 15, 2013

JESSE V. DE LA GARZA EDINBURG – Jesse V. De La Garza, 95, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Arbor View Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Edinburg. Born in Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. De La Garza had lived in Edinburg since 1923. He was a United States Army Veteran whom served in WWII from September 1941 to September 1945 in...

Joe M. "Chema" Gonzales

Joe M. "Chema" Gonzales

Jan 14, 2013

JOE M. "CHEMA" GONZALES ALAMO - Joe M. "Chema" Gonzales, 97, died Monday, January 14, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Chema was born in Santa Cruz, Texas on August 14, 1915 and had lived in Alamo since 1932. He was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church and a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the...

Aida Anita Garza Lopez

Aida Anita Garza Lopez

Jan 14, 2013

AIDA ANITA GARZA LOPEZ EDINBURG - Aida Anita Garza Lopez, 69, died Monday, January 14, 2013, at St. David's Medical Center in Austin. Born in La Joya, Mrs. Lopez had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Lopez; her father, Guadalupe Garza...

Humberto "Berto" Romero

Humberto "Berto" Romero

Jan 13, 2013

HUMBERTO “BERT” ROMERO SAN JUAN – Humberto “Bert” Romero, 71, died Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mr. Romero had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mr. Romero graduated from PSJA High School in 1961 and attended Ranger College. He...

Fabian Morato

Fabian Morato

Jan 12, 2013

FABIAN MORATO SAN JUAN – Fabian Morato, 78, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Veracruz, Mr. Morato had lived in San Juan for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, Enriqueta Morato, of San Juan; ten children, Cynthia G. (Ramon) Rodriguez, of Donna, Celia L. (Hector) Cantu, of Edinburg, Enrique Limon,...

Victor Sanchez Iv

Victor Sanchez Iv

Jan 12, 2013

VICTOR SANCHEZ IV EDINBURG - Victor Sanchez IV, 2 months, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is survived by his mother, Mina Sandoval of Edinburg; father, Victor Sanchez III of Pharr; maternal granparents, Cynthia Salazar and Raul Paez of Edinburg; maternal grandfather, Alfredo Sandoval of McAllen, TX; paternal grandfather, Victor Sanchez Jr. of...

Hiram Ochoa Sr.

Hiram Ochoa Sr.

Jan 12, 2013

HIRAM OCHOA, SR. McALLEN - Hiram Ochoa Sr., 81, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Born in Weslaco, Mr. Ochoa had lived in McAllen most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was employed by The Monitor for many years. He is preceded in death...