Obituaries

Diana Ortiz

Diana Ortiz

Aug 19, 2012

DIANA ORTIZ PHARR – Diana Ortiz, 51, died Sunday, August 19, 2012, at her residence in Pharr. Ms. Ortiz was born in San Juan and lived in Pharr most of her life. Diana was a graduate of PSJA High School. She went on to pursue her career in Criminal Justice at UTPA, she then attended the Border Patrol Academy in...

Ralph H. Goedken

Ralph H. Goedken

Aug 19, 2012

RALPH GOEDKEN ALAMO - Ralph Goedken left this world to be with Our Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2012 in McAllen, Texas. He was born on the family farm in Eastern Iowa on September 26, 1921. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ida Goedken. The farm has been in the family for 6 generations. Ralph joined...

Olga Cano

Olga Cano

Aug 19, 2012

OLGA SAENZ CANO SAN JUAN – Olga Saenz Cano, 87, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Hebronville, Texas, Mrs. Cano had lived in San Juan with her beloved husband and family most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68...

Barry Paul Barnett

Barry Paul Barnett

Aug 19, 2012

EDINBURG - Barry Paul Barnett, 60, died Sunday, August 19, 2012, at his residence. Born on August 16, 1952, in Denver, CO, Barry lived in Edinburg all of his life. He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1970 and attended UT Pan American. Barry worked for Brumleys Store for men in Edinburg and later moved to San Antonio to work...

Juan Manuel Tello

Juan Manuel Tello

Aug 18, 2012

JUAN MANUEL TELLO EDINBURG — Juan Manuel Tello, 58, died Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Olton, TX, Juan lived in Edinburg all of his life. Mr. Tello was employed with International Paper Company for 17 years. He was a loving husband and loved making people laugh. Juan also enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He...

Sofia Florez

Sofia Florez

Aug 15, 2012

SOFIA FLOREZ EDINBURG - Sofia Florez, 61, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Florez was a lifetime resident of Edinburg,TX. Her greatest joy was her husband and three daughters. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Sofia is preceded in death by her parents, Candido and Maria Alfaro; and a nephew, Rolando Alfaro. She is survived...

Ramona G. Lopez

Ramona G. Lopez

Aug 15, 2012

RAMONA G. LOPEZ EDINBURG - Ramona G. Lopez, 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Lopez was originally from Raymondville, moved to Kingsville, Texas, and resided in Edinburg for the past six years. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Roberto Acero. Mrs. Lopez is survived by...

Jesus Singleterry

Jesus Singleterry

Aug 12, 2012

JESUS SINGLETERRY MISSION - Jesus Singleterry, 49, died Sunday, August 12, 2012 in Mission, TX. Born in San Juan, Jesus lived in Mission most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Luis Singleterry. Mr. Singleterry is survived by one son, Jesus Singleterry Jr. of San Juan; mother, Herlinda Singleterry of McAllen; four brothers, Rodolfo Singleterry, Erasmo...

Constancia Garcia

Constancia Garcia

Aug 10, 2012

CONSTANCIA GARCIA EDINBURG - Constancia Garcia, 83, died Friday, August 10, 2012, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Garcia was born in Weslaco and had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a member of Iglesia Apostolica in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Garcia; a grandson, Victor Hugo Garcia; four brothers; and...

Luis M. "Chubbs" Vasquez Jr.

Luis M. "Chubbs" Vasquez Jr.

Aug 9, 2012

LUIS M. "CHUBBS" VASQUEZ, JR. SAN JUAN - Luis M. "Chubbs" Vasquez Jr., 34, died Thursday, August 9, 2012. Born in Lodi, California, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Luis is survived by his parents, Luis Manuel and Angelita Vasquez, of San Juan; a sister, Amanda Vasquez, of Florida; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends....

Hugo Rolando Gonzalez

Hugo Rolando Gonzalez

Aug 5, 2012

HUGO ROLANDO GONZALEZ McALLEN - Hugo Rolando Gonzalez, 69, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, Mr. Gonzalez had lived there since 1989 and was formerly of Pharr. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen. Mr. Gonzalez was a band director at McAllen, P-SJ-A, Sharyland, and Mission ISD for a...

Jose Alfredo Lopez Jr.

Jose Alfredo Lopez Jr.

Aug 5, 2012

JOSE ALFREDO LOPEZ, JR. PHARR – Jose Alfredo Lopez, Jr., 37, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, in McAllen. Born in Lubbock, TX, Mr. Lopez had lived in Pharr most of his life. Jose is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Rosendo G. Lopez. He is survived by two daughters, Keixa M. Lopez of Carrizo Springs, TX, Anahi K. Lopez,...

Juan Benavides Leal

Juan Benavides Leal

Aug 3, 2012

JUAN BENAVIDES LEAL EDINBURG - Juan Benavides Leal, 65, died Friday, August 3, 2012, at Comfort House in Mcallen. Born in McAllen, Juan lived in Edinburg all of his life. He served in Vietnam War and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Leal worked at U.S. Postal Service for 26 years. He is preceded in death by his...

Irma S. Ramirez

Irma S. Ramirez

Jul 31, 2012

IRMA S. RAMIREZ SAN JUAN – Irma S. Ramirez, 77, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Fronton, TX, Mrs. Ramirez had lived in San Juan all of her life. Irma is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Benita Sandoval; two sisters, Oralia Sandoval and Tomasa Martinez; two brothers, Cesar and Roel Sandoval; and...

Clyde Jerome Bartimus

Clyde Jerome Bartimus

Jul 28, 2012

BARTIMUS, CLYDE J. SAN JUAN, TX/BEALLSVILLE, OH -- Clyde Jerome Bartimus, 73, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday July 28, 2012 at the bedside of his family and loving, devoted wife of 50 years, Arabella Trevino Bartimus; after a brief yet hard-fought battle with cancer. Born Oct 12, 1938 in Beallsville, OH to Mike and Minnie Bartimus, the third...

Virginia G. Zuniga

Virginia G. Zuniga

Jul 27, 2012

VIRGINIA G. ZUNIGA EDINBURG - Virginia G. Zuniga, 78, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Zuniga had lived in Edinburg for 45 years and was formerly of Progreso, Mexico. She is preceded in death by her husband, Benito Zuniga; and a granddaughter, Kayla Ayala. Mrs. Zuniga is survived by 12 children, Diana...

Maria Rita Zamora

Maria Rita Zamora

Jul 27, 2012

MARIA RITA ZAMORA SAN JUAN – Maria Rita Zamora, 79, died on Friday, July 27, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her sons, Raul Zamora and Ramiro Zamora, and daughter, Julia Z. Cordova. She is survived by three children, Ramon Zamora of Las Vegas, Nevada, Anna Lee Zamora and Roberto Zamora both of Bakersfield, California;...

Guadalupe Barrientes Gonzalez

Guadalupe Barrientes Gonzalez

Jul 25, 2012

GUADALUPE BARRIENTES GONZALEZ EDINBURG – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Guadalupe Barrientes Gonzalez, 72, on July 25, 2012 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Gonzalez was born July 5, 1940, in Edinburg , where she was a lifelong resident. She attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and worked at Grandview Hospital in Edinburg for several...

Eleuterio "Joe" Vargas

Eleuterio "Joe" Vargas

Jul 25, 2012

ELEUTERIO “JOE” VARGAS PHARR — Eleuterio “Joe” Vargas, 91, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Mexico City, Mr. Vargas had lived in Pharr for 50 years and was formerly of California. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Carolina Marie Estrada; and...

Lupita Trevino Casares

Lupita Trevino Casares

Jul 22, 2012

ALVIN/SAN JUAN — Lupita Trevino Casares, 66, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Kindred Hospital in Houston. Born in Weslaco, Ms. Casares had lived in Alvin for 42 years and was formerly of San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Maria Trevino; and a brother, Homero Trevino. Ms. Casares is survived by a daughter, Cynthia...