Obituaries
Melinda Yvonne Ramirez
Apr 18, 2013
MELINDA YVONNE RAMIREZ SAN JUAN – Melinda Yvonne Ramirez, 46, died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at her residence in San Juan. Born in McAllen, she had lived in San Juan all of her life. She was employed by PSJA ISD as a special education teacher for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Ramirez....
Maria N. Romero
Apr 16, 2013
MARIA N. ROMERO SAN JUAN - Maria N. Romero, 64, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mrs. Romero was a lifelong resident of San Juan and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She was employed by PSJA ISD Food Service Department until her retirement in 2007 from Carman Elementary. She is preceded...
Marcelina "Ma Chelina" Villanueva
Apr 16, 2013
MARCELINA “MA CHELINA” VILLANUEVA SAN JUAN – Marcelina “Ma Chelina” Villanueva, 84, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. Villanueva was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and had lived in San Juan all of her adult life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Magdaleno Villanueva, who died in 1973. Mrs. Villanueva is...
Estella Falcon Zapata
Apr 15, 2013
ESTELLA FALCON ZAPATA EDINBURG - Estella Falcon Zapata went to meet our Savior on Monday, April 15, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg at the age of 83. Estella was born in Beeville, TX on August 26, 1929. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Guadalupanas for many years. Mrs. Zapata is preceded in...
Herminio Vallejo Jr.
Apr 14, 2013
HERMINIO VALLEJO, JR. EDINBURG - Herminio Vallejo, Jr., 54, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Vallejo was born in Mercedes and had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Herminio Vallejo, Sr. Mr. Vallejo is survived by his wife, Maria Vallejo, of Edinburg; three children,...
Pablo Alanis
Apr 13, 2013
PABLO ALANIS ALAMO - Pablo Alanis, 88, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Mr. Alanis was born in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his son, Ernesto "Ernie" Alanis; his parents, Juan and Julia...
Santos Castillo
Apr 10, 2013
SANTOS CASTILLO ALAMO - Santos Castillo, 98, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at San Juan Nursing Home. Mr. Castillo was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and lived in San Juan, TX most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Cresencia Castillo; a brother, Pedro Castillo; two nieces, Ricarda Castillo and Marcela Gomez. Mr. Castillo...
Dan Cardenas
Apr 5, 2013
DAN CARDENAS EDINBURG - Dan Cardenas, 57, entered into eternal rest to be with our Lord Friday, April 5,2013. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and coach. Danny was born and raised in Edinburg. He was proud to serve our children as a dedicated coach in his hometown. Danny always encouraged everyone to do their very best...
Hector Rodriguez
Apr 5, 2013
HECTOR RODRIGUEZ McALLEN - Hector Rodriguez, 60, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 5, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Feliza Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his wife, Melissa Rodriguez, of McAllen; a son, Daniel David Rodriguez; a brother, Martin Fuller, both of San Antonio;...
Tomas Pena
Apr 1, 2013
Tomas Peña EDINBURG - Tomas Peña, 70, died Monday, April 1, 2013 in Falfurrias, TX. Born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mr. Pena had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Peña of Edinburg; five children, Thomas (Ida) Peña Jr. of Edinburg, Javier (Mayra) Peña of McAllen, Oscar (Esmeralda) Peña of Mission, Eduardo (Rubi) Peña...
Reynaldo Cantu
Apr 1, 2013
REYNALDO CANTU PHARR - Reynaldo Cantu, 60, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at his residence. Born in Pharr, he had lived there most of his life and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by a brother, Ramiro Cantu. Mr. Cantu is survived by his wife, Rafaela Cantu; two sons, Reynaldo...
Hilario Huerta
Mar 31, 2013
HILARIO HUERTA EDINBURG - Hilario Huerta, 70, died Sunday, March 31, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Huerta was born in Edinburg and lived there all of his life. Mr. Huerta spent 40 plus years as the manager and operator of Fisca Gas Station in Edinburg. Some of Hilario's favorite pastimes was going to the mall, leisure outings to Las...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...