Obituaries

Fabian Turrubiartes Sr.

Fabian Turrubiartes Sr.

Jul 22, 2012

FABIAN TURRUBIARTES, SR. EDINBURG – Fabian Turrubiartes, 61, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, in Rio Bravo, Tamps., Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto M. and Enedina Turrubiartes. He is survived by his wife, Juana Bertha Turrubiartez; six children, Faustino (Brenda) Turrubiartez, Yolanda (Baldemar) De La Peña, both of Edinburg, Guadalupe (Consuelo) Turrubiartez, of Raymondville, Enedina Turrubiartez,...

Jose Pablo De Leon

Jose Pablo De Leon

Jul 16, 2012

JOSE PABLO DE LEON EDINBURG — Jose Pablo de Leon, 76, passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2012, at Comfort House in McAllen. Jose served in the US Army 101st Airborne Division for 5 years. He worked at McAllen US Postal Service for 30 years and retired in 2001. He is preceded in death by...

Angelita "Angie" Lopez

Angelita "Angie" Lopez

Jul 16, 2012

ANGELITA LOPEZ Mujeres buenas hay muchas, pero tu eres la mejor de todas. Proverbs 31:29 PHARR – Angelita “Angie” Lopez, 73, went home to her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 16, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Angelita was born in Pharr on August 2, 1938, to Anastacio and Blasa Briones Lopez. She lived in Pharr all of...

Lydia N. Chapa

Lydia N. Chapa

Jul 15, 2012

LYDIA N. CHAPA EDINBURG — Lydia N. Chapa, 66, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2012, surrounded by family and friends at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born on July 11, 1946 in Salineño, Texas, Ms. Chapa lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Flavio and Zoila...

Jesus G. Vasquez

Jesus G. Vasquez

Jul 14, 2012

JESUS G. VASQUEZ SAN JUAN - Jesus G. Vasquez, 91, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mr. Vasquez lived in San Juan and was formerly of Pharr. He is preceded in death by a son-in-law, Rene F. Avendano. Mr. Vasquez is survived by his wife, Alicia Vasquez, of San Juan; five daughters, Olinda Avendano,...

Juan A. Salinas

Juan A. Salinas

Jul 14, 2012

JUAN A. SALINAS EDINBURG - Juan A. Salinas, 71, died Saturday July 14, 2012 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in La Palmita, Los Aldamas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Adela Salinas and a brother, Alfredo Salinas. Mr. Salinas is survived by his...

Santos Lopez

Santos Lopez

Jul 14, 2012

SAN JUAN —Santos Lopez, 72, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, in Mexico. Born in Coahuila, Mexico, she had lived in San Juan since 1978 and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Mrs. Lopez is survived by her husband, Gilberto Lopez, of San Juan; three sons, Reynaldo Alonso (Cristina) Quiroz, Juan Antonio (Sylvia) Lopez,...

Jesus Rodriguez

Jesus Rodriguez

Jul 8, 2012

JESUS RODRIGUEZ "The time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith." -2 Timothy 4:6-7 EDINBURG - Jesus Rodriguez, 86, was called to be with God on Sunday, July 8, 2012. He died peacefully at home. Jesse or Tio Chuy, as he was affectionately known, was born in...

Guadalupe Briones

Guadalupe Briones

Jul 6, 2012

GUADALUPE M. BRIONES PHARR - Guadalupe M. Briones, 87, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at her residence in Pharr. Mrs. Briones was born in Pharr and had lived there most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro G. Briones; and a daughter, Ofelia Briones. Mrs. Briones is survived by two sons, David (Graciela) Briones, of...

Honore Flores

Honore Flores

Jul 5, 2012

HONORE FLORES PHARR - Honore Flores, 85, who was known as "Papo" to his grandchildren , died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Aurora House in Weslaco. Born in McAllen, he met Adela Longoria, fell head over heels in love, and were married on March 27, 1947. They made their home in Pharr for over 50 years. He was a veteran...

Miguel Gonzalez

Miguel Gonzalez

Jul 4, 2012

MIGUEL CHAVEZ GONZALEZ SAN JUAN - Miguel Chavez Gonzalez, 76, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Grand Terrace Nursing Home in McAllen. Born in Mendez, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Gonzalez lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Flores Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by nine children, Olga (Rene) Montalvo of Castroville,...

Jose Hector "Joe" Vela

Jose Hector "Joe" Vela

Jul 3, 2012

JOE HECTOR VELA SAN JUAN – Joe Hector Vela, 75, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by his family. Joe Hector Vela was born December 20, 1936, in Elsa, Texas, to Fidel and Guadalupe (Saenz) Vela. In 1956 Joe graduated from PSJA High School in Pharr, Texas. He then continued his education at Breckenridge Hospital School...

Roberto Muniz

Roberto Muniz

Jul 1, 2012

ROBERTO "BETO" MUNIZ SAN JUAN - Roberto "Beto" Muniz, 67, died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his father, Vicente Muniz; and a brother, Juan Muniz. Mr. Muniz is survived by his wife, Apolinar Muniz, of San Juan; a son, Roberto Muniz Jr., of Donna; a daughter, Erica Muniz,...

Felipe Advento Alaniz Mr.

Felipe Advento Alaniz Mr.

Jun 30, 2012

FELIPE ADVENTO ALANIZ SAN JUAN – Felipe Advento Alaniz, 73, died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mr. Alaniz had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. He loved sports and was an avid fan of Texas teams. He enjoyed buying...

Michelle Lynnette Guerrero

Michelle Lynnette Guerrero

Jun 30, 2012

MICHELLE LYNNETTE GUERRERO EDINBURG – Michelle Lynnette (Ault) Guerrero, 31, died Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Edinburg, TX. Michelle Lynnette was born and raised in McAllen. She was a graduate of Texas A & M University in College Station where she attained her Bachelor’s degree in bio medical science, she went on to attend the Texas A & M University...

Petra G. Martinez

Petra G. Martinez

Jun 28, 2012

PETRA G. MARTINEZ EDINBURG - Petra G. Martinez, 88, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mrs. Martinez lived in Edinburg all of her life. Petra is preceded in death by her husband, Esiquiel Martinez. She is survived by four daughters, Lydia M. (Felipe) Barrientes of Edinburg, Elida (Frank) Moreno of...

Maria Elva Flores

Maria Elva Flores

Jun 27, 2012

MARIA E. FLORES ALAMO – Maria E. Flores, 66, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Monte Alto, Mrs. Flores was formerly of Alamo and resided in San Juan for the past three years. She was a loving wife, and a caring mother who enjoyed taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. She is preceded...

Jose "Joe" Garza

Jose "Joe" Garza

Jun 25, 2012

JOSE “JOE” GARZA PHARR – Jose “Joe” Garza, 90, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mission, Texas, Mr. Garza lived in Pharr most of his life. He was a Veteran of U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He is preceded in death by a son, Javier L. Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by his...

David Garza

David Garza

Jun 23, 2012

DAVID GARZA EDINBURG - David Garza, 52, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. David was born in Mission, but lived in Edinburg most of his life. He enjoyed attending mass with his mother at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. He always was willing to help his brothers and sisters with anything they needed,...

Basilio "Bz" Cano

Basilio "Bz" Cano

Jun 21, 2012

BASILIO “BZ” CANO SAN JUAN – After a long illness, Basilio “BZ” Cano, 85, went to be with the LORD surrounded by his family, on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Mission, Mr. Cano lived in San Juan most of his life. “BZ” was self-employed and owned BZ Trucking Company for over 50 years....