Obituaries

Feb 23, 2013

NICOLAS "NICK" RUTLEDGE EDINBURG - Nicolas "Nick" Rutledge, 91, died Saturday, February 23, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Nick was born in Linn and lived in Edinburg most of his life. He served in the U. S. Coast Guard and was a mail carrier for the United States Postal service for over 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who...

Feb 17, 2013

FRANCISCO BALDAZO ALAMO – Francisco Baldazo, 84, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Harlingen. Born in Alamo, Mr. Baldazo had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Barbarita Baldazo; daughter, Sylvia Martinez; and brother, Candelario Baldazo. Francisco is survived by his wife, San Juanita Baldazo of Alamo; 11 children, Arcelia (Raymond)...

Feb 16, 2013

MARIA R. GARZA EDINBURG - Maria R. Garza, 85, died Saturday, February 16, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Mission, Mrs. Garza had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro L. Garza; parents, Martin and Eulalia Rivera; four brothers; two sisters. Mrs. Garza is survived by her four children,...

Feb 15, 2013

Feb 12, 2013

MARIA DEL REFUGIO "Cuquita" MANCHA PHARR – Maria Del Refugio "Cuquita" Mancha, 96 died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Mancha had lived in Pharr all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Mancha Sr.; a daughter, Maria Del Carmen Mancha; a son, Guadalupe Mancha Jr.; parents, Gaspar...

Feb 8, 2013

ADALBERTO SANDOVAL SAN JUAN – Adalberto Sandoval, 81, died Friday, February 8, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Fronton, Texas, Mr. Sandoval had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gustavo and Encarnacion Sandoval; three brothers, Rogelio, Gustavo Jr. and Fernando Sandoval; a sister, Viola Puente; and three nieces. Mr....

Feb 8, 2013

LEONOR LEZAMA EDINBURG/CORPUS CHRISTI – Leonor Lezama, 88, passed peacefully in her sleep and into the hands of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 8, 2013, at Angel Bright Hospice in Corpus Christi. She was born on April 19, 1924 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She was the second of nine, born to Valeriano and Isabel Rocha. She frequently...

Feb 8, 2013

HECTOR REQUENEZ EDINBURG — Hector Requenez, 38, was called upon by the Lord on February 8, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 16th, 1974 to Hermilo and Raquel G. Requenez in Edinburg, Texas. Even though he was born with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Hector lived an unprecedented and remarkable life with...

Feb 6, 2013

BERTHA CANTU CANALES SAN JUAN- Bertha Cantu Canales, 86, joined our heavenly Father on February 6, 2013 at her residence in San Juan, after a lengthy illness. “Bert" graduated from PSJA High School in 1945 and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX, class of 1949....

Feb 6, 2013

MARY C. GONZALEZ PHARR – Mary C. Gonzalez, 85, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Mrs. Gonzalez lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lougarda Cunningham; three brothers, Fred “Kayo”: Cunningham, Jay Cunningham, and James Echave. Mary...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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....

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...

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...