Obituaries
Espetacion "Chon" Martinez
Aug 29, 2013
ESPETACION “CHON” MARTINEZ SAN JUAN – Espetacion “Chon” Martinez, 92 died, Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his residence in San Juan. Born November 21, 1920 in Ramones N.L., Mexico; he had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clemente and Dolores Martinez; a grandson, Adrian Martinez; and six siblings. Mr. Martinez...
Isabel G. Trevino
Aug 28, 2013
ISABEL G. TREVIÑO SAN JUAN – Isabel G. Treviño, 86, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, she had lived there most of her life. Mrs. Treviño is preceded in death by her husband, Crespin Treviño Sr. She is also survived by her eight sons, Crespin (Imelda) Treviño Sr. Rene (Angelica) Treviño, Federico...
Magdalena "Nena" Badillo
Aug 25, 2013
MAGDALENA “NENA” BADILLO EDINBURG — Magdalena “Nena” Badillo, 87, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Badillo had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by a son, Frank Badillo. Magdalena is survived by her husband, Julian Badillo of Edinburg; two sons, Rojelio (Maria) Badillo and Javier (Sonia) Badillo, both of...
Ezequiel Trevino
Aug 24, 2013
EZEQUIEL TREVIÑO MISSION - Ezequiel Treviño, 69, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Treviño had lived in Mission for four years and was formerly of Dr. Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon. He is preceded in death by two sons, Ezequiel Treviño Jr. and Leopoldo Treviño. Mr. Treviño is survived by his wife, Herminia Treviño of Mission; four children,...
Jesus "Chuy" Nieto
Aug 24, 2013
JESUS "CHUY" NIETO EDINBURG - Jesus "Chuy" Nieto, 76, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, in Edinburg. Born in Austin, TX, Mr. Nieto had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eleuterio and Edubijes Nieto; four brothers, Anastacio, Antonio Sr., Guadalupe, Amaro; and a grandson, Joshua. Jesus is survived by his wife, Maria...
Maria M. Villarreal
Aug 23, 2013
MARIA M. “JESUSA” VILLARREAL ALAMO – Maria M. “Jesusa” Villarreal, 92, died Friday, August 23, 2013, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Donna, Mrs. Villarreal had lived in Alamo all of her life. She was a devout Catholic and a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. Jesusa had a great sense of humor, enjoyed gardening and loved her...
Maria D. Quintanilla
Aug 22, 2013
MARIA D. QUINTANILLA EDINBURG - Maria D. Quintanilla, 91, died Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Arbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. Born in Donna, Mrs. Quintanilla had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She will be dearly missed every single day by all her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Flavio Quintanilla; three...
Francisca G. Farias
Aug 22, 2013
FRANCISCA G. FARIAS EDINBURG - Francisca G. Farias, 81, died Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in General Trevino, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Farias had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonel Farias; her parents, Bernardino and Cesaria Guerra; and brother, Roman Guerra. Francisca is...
Herlinda "Linda" Silva
Aug 21, 2013
HERLINDA "LINDA" SILVA EDINBURG - Herlinda "Linda" Silva, 80, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mercedes, Mrs. Silva had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Herlinda was a great loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will live in our hearts forever. We will miss her dearly. She is preceded in death...
Minerva De Los Santos Martinez
Aug 21, 2013
Minerva De Los Santos Martinez San Juan - Minerva De los Santos Martinez, 84, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at San Juan Nursing Home. She was born on October 5, 1928, in San Juan, Texas to Gila Rodriguez De los Santos and Pedro De los Santos, and lived in San Juan most of her life. Minerva was a loving mother,...
Manuel Tijerina
Aug 20, 2013
MANUEL TIJERINA ALAMO - Manuel Tijerina, 72, of Alamo, died at 1:00 AM, Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Hermann Hospital in Katy, TX. He was born on July 22, 1941 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas. He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Esther Tijerina; a brother, Joel Tijerina. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Maria Teresa...
Josefina Gonzalez
Aug 17, 2013
JOSEFINA GONZALEZ EDCOUCH - Josefina Gonzalez, 97, died Saturday, August 17, 2013, at her residence in Edcouch. Mrs. Gonzalez was born in Mexico and was a naturalized citizen of the United States. She lived in Edcouch all of her life where she served faithfully to her Lord and Savior for 67 years and was recognized for 50 years of faithful...
Irma Salazar
Aug 16, 2013
IRMA SALAZAR ALAMO – Irma Salazar, 64, died Friday, August 16, 2013, in Edinburg. Ms. Salazar was born in Alamo and had lived there most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Cipriano Salazar; and a brother Santos Salazar. Ms. Salazar is survived by a daughter, Jacklyn Juliet Gomez De La Torre, of Edinburg; two sons,...
Jorge Luis "Jl" Garcia Sgt.
Aug 9, 2013
SGT. JORGE LUIS "JL" GARCIA PHARR - Jorge Luis "JL" Garcia was called by the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2013, at the age of 51. He was born in San Benito, Texas on April 5, 1962 to Enrique Garcia and Tomasa Rodriguez Garcia. JL was raised in San Benito and was a 1981 graduate of San Benito High School....
Reynaldo Casares Dr.
Aug 3, 2013
DR. REYNALDO CASARES MISSION – Dr. Reynaldo Casares, 55, died Saturday, August 3, 2013, at his residence in Mission. Dr. Reynaldo Casares was born in Edinburg, Texas and had lived in Mission most of his life. He was a parishioner of St. Paul Catholic Church in Mission, and also served as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was...
Aaron Ruben "Ronnie" Gonzalez
Aug 2, 2013
EDINBURG – Aaron Ruben “Ronnie” Gonzalez entered into eternal rest at the age of 58 on Friday, August 2, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Uvaldo Gonzalez; and a brother, Uvaldo David Gonzalez. He was born in Rio Grande City, Texas on August 21, 1954, and had lived in Edinburg...
Francisco "Frank" Gaona
Jul 30, 2013
FRANCISCO “FRANK” GAONA SAN JUAN – Francisco “Frank” Gaona, 71, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Elena Lucas and Ignacio Gaona; and his maternal grandmother, San Juanita Lucas. Mr. Gaona was born in Raymondville, Texas, and had lived in San Juan since...
Catarino "Cato" Palacios
Jul 30, 2013
CATARINO "CATO" PALACIOS MERCEDES - Catarino "Cato" Palacios, 91, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at his residence in Mercedes. Born in Mexico, Mr. Palacios had lived in Mercedes all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Ambrosia Palacios; three brothers...
Jose Martin Ipiña Sr.
Jul 28, 2013
JOSE MARTIN IPIÑA, SR. ALAMO – Jose Martin Ipiña, Sr., 84, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Mexico, Mr. Ipiña had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Julia Ipiña; and his mother, Maria Merced Cardoza Ipiña. Mr. Ipiña is survived by five sons, Jesus (Blanca)...
Lilimae Arevalo Bravo
Jul 27, 2013
LILIMAE AREVALO BRAVO SAN JUAN - Lilimae Arevalo Bravo, 45, died Saturday, July 27, 2013. Born in Dallas, Texas, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Trinidad Arevalo Jr.; and grandfather, Trinidad Arevalo Sr. Lilimae is survived by her husband, Jaime Alejandro Martinez; a son, Adrian Lee Bravo; two...