Obituaries

Agustina Cantu

Agustina Cantu

Dec 11, 2012

AGUSTINA “TINA” CANTU EDINBURG — Agustina "Tina" Cantu, 80, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Yorktown, TX, Mrs. Cantu had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. Tina is survived by her husband, Catarino Cantu of...

Delfina D. Lopez

Delfina D. Lopez

Dec 10, 2012

DELFINA D. LOPEZ EDINBURG/HARGILL - Delfina D. Lopez, 87, died Monday, December 10, 2012, at Las Palmas Health Care Center in McAllen. Mrs. Lopez was born in La Jara, TX and lived in the Edinburg and Hargill area most of her life. She was employed at the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg for many years. Delfina is preceded...

Benito C. Gonzalez

Benito C. Gonzalez

Dec 8, 2012

BENITO C. GONZALEZ SAN JUAN – Benito C. Gonzalez, 79, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother went to be with the lord on Saturday, December 8, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at Las Palmas Nursing Home in McAllen. Benito was born on March 21, 1933 in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon. He came to the United States at the...

Leonarda "Naya" Barrera

Leonarda "Naya" Barrera

Dec 7, 2012

LEONARDA “NAYA” BARRERA SAN JUAN – Leonarda “Naya” Barrera, 92, died Friday, December 7, 2012, at Solara Hospital in Mcallen. Mrs. Barrera lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eusebio Barrera Jr.; parents, Eduardo and Genoveva Villarreal; two sisters, Julia Gonzalez, Lucia Ortiz; one brother, Marcelo Villarreal; one great grandchild, Venessa...

Natalia Ramirez

Natalia Ramirez

Dec 6, 2012

NATALIA SERNA RAMIREZ SAN JUAN – Natalia Serna Ramirez, 72, died Thursday, December 6, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Pharr, Mrs. Ramirez had lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Demetrio Ramirez; parents, Eduardo and Carlota Serna; three sisters, Candelaria Garza, Maria Martinez, Florinda Martinez; two brothers, Vidal Serna...

Carol Trevino Perales

Carol Trevino Perales

Dec 4, 2012

CAROL TREVIÑO PERALES ALAMO – Carol Treviño Perales, 38, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Caldwell, Idaho, Carol had lived in Alamo all of her life. She is preceded in death by her mother, Carmen Avalos Treviño; paternal grandmother, Esperanza Lugo Saenz. She is survived by her husband, Leopoldo Perales, of Alamo, father, Pedro...

Porfiria Morales

Porfiria Morales

Dec 3, 2012

PORFIRIA MORALES EDINBURG - Porfiria Morales, 89, died Monday, December 3, 2012, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Morales was born in Edinburg and had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ponciano P. Morales; sons, Grabiel Morales, Paulino Morales, and Ponciano Morales, Jr.; two brothers, Baudelio Sepulveda and Luciano Sepulveda....

Monica A. Castellano

Monica A. Castellano

Dec 3, 2012

MONICA A. CASTELLANO MCALLEN – Monica A. Castellano, 31, died Monday, December 3, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Antonio, Monica had lived in McAllen for seven years. She attended Runge ISD where she was a cheerleader, a drum major and graduated as Valedictorian in 2000. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M-Kingsville and...

Maria Cristina Rios

Maria Cristina Rios

Dec 3, 2012

MARIA CRISTINA RIOS EDINBURG - Maria Cristina Rios, 81, died Friday, November 30, 2012, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Maria is survived by her husband, Juan Rios of Edinburg; four sons, Joel (Elda) Rios, Leonel (Patricia) Rios, Juan (Juliana) Rios, Jr., Jose Luis Rios, all of Edinburg; four daughters, Maria Imelda Rios, Maria Sylvia (Omar) Ruiz, Odilia (Raul) Lozano, Faustina...

Baldomero Garces

Baldomero Garces

Dec 2, 2012

BALDOMERO "NELO" GARCES EDINBURG - Baldomero "Nelo" Garces, 87, died Sunday, December 2, 2012, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Garces had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by two brothers; and three sisters. Baldomero is survived by his wife, Olga Garces; nine children, Lucinda Arrellano, Tomas Garces, Baldomero (Juanita) Garces, Jr., Leonel Garces,...

Pablo Torres Jr.

Pablo Torres Jr.

Dec 2, 2012

PABLO TORRES JR. SAN JUAN – Pablo Torres Jr., 32, died Sunday, December 2, 2012. Born in Aurora, Illinois, Pablo had lived in San Juan for three years and was formerly of Pharr. He is survived by his wife, Valentina Mercado; four children, Robert Martinez Jr., Jean Paul Torres, Elisa Anahi Torres, Sixta Marie Torres, all of San Juan; his...

Concepcion A. Garcia

Concepcion A. Garcia

Dec 2, 2012

CONCEPCION A. GARCIA SAN JUAN – Concepcion A. Garcia, 100, died Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in La Grulla, Mrs. Garcia had lived in San Juan since 1918. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nicolas Garcia; and a son, Humberto A. Garcia. Mrs. Garcia is survived by four children, Carolina Garcia,...

Isaura R. Cantu

Isaura R. Cantu

Dec 2, 2012

ISAURA R. CANTU SAN JUAN – Isaura R. Cantu, 65, died Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Ms. Cantu had lived in San Juan most of her life. She was employed as an English teacher at P-SJ-A ISD and was a cheerleader sponsor at Austin Middle School. She...

Cristina H. Ybarra

Cristina H. Ybarra

Dec 1, 2012

CRISTINA H. YBARRA EDINBURG - Cristina H. Ybarra, 92, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 1, 2012, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in San Marcos, TX, Mrs. Ybarra had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Jose Ybarra; and son, Jose Ybarra, Jr. Cristina is survived by her...

Graciela Garza Martinez

Graciela Garza Martinez

Nov 30, 2012

GRACIELA GARZA MARTINEZ PHARR – Graciela Garza Martinez, 67, died Friday, November 30, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mrs. Martinez had lived in Pharr for seven years and was formerly of Bakersfield, California. She is preceded in death by her parents, Basilio and Teofila Garza; three brothers, Arturo, Armando, Basilio Jr. Garza; two sisters, Rosa...

Moises "Moe" Castillo

Moises "Moe" Castillo

Nov 30, 2012

MOISES "MOE" CASTILLO EDINBURG - Moises "Moe" Castillo, 81, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 30, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at his ranch. Mr. Castillo was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War as a navigator with the Navy Airdales VR-23. He also flew the admiral during the Peace Treaty and was a member...

Altagracia Nava

Altagracia Nava

Nov 30, 2012

ALTAGRACIA NAVA ALAMO – Altagracia Nava, 63, died Friday, November 30, 2012, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Galeana, Nuevo Leon, Mrs. Nava had lived in Alamo for 29 years and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by a brother, Francisco Miranda; and a grandson, Hector Ramos Jr. Mrs. Nava is survived by...

Josefa D. "Josie" Cantu

Josefa D. "Josie" Cantu

Nov 29, 2012

JOSEFA "JOSIE" D. CANTU EDINBURG - Josefa "Josie" D. Cantu, 75, died Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Cantu was born on March 19, 1937 to Luz and Paula Salazar. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. Josie had an immense love for children. In 1960 she began her career...

Guadalupe A. Garza

Guadalupe A. Garza

Nov 28, 2012

GUADALUPE A. GARZA ALAMO – Guadalupe A. Garza, 85, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in General Teran Nuevo Leon, MX, Mr. Garza had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Leonor G. Garza; parents, Simon and Herlinda Garza; infant daughter,...

Basilisa Hernandez

Basilisa Hernandez

Nov 25, 2012

BASILISA HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN – Basilisa Hernandez, 78, died Sunday, November 25, 2012, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Hernandez was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Librada Hernandez. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her three children, Farncisca Mireles, Juan Martin Hernandez, both...