Obituaries
Rosario Vargas
Dec 25, 2012
ROSARIO VARGAS EDINBURG - Rosario Vargas, 59, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Vargas was born in Edinburg on October 8, 1953. She is preceded in death by her father, Jose Angel Ortiz; sisters, Dominga Yracheta, Juanita Garcia, Guadalupe Torres; and brother, Miguel Ortiz Rosario is survived by her husband, Javier Vargas; son,...
Beatriz P. Cano
Dec 25, 2012
BEATRIZ P. CANO PHARR-Beatriz P. Cano, 90, passed away, Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. She was our beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and sister and we are blessed to have shared in her life. Beatriz was born on October 13, 1922 in San Juan, Texas to Zacarias Pena and Lilia Cantu. She grew...
Sarah G. Watts
Dec 25, 2012
SARAH G. WATTS PHARR – Sarah G. Watts, 86, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012, in McAllen. Born in Cadereyta, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Watts had lived in Pharr for most of her life. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Pharr. Sarah is preceded in death by her husband, Steve Watts; her parents, Esteban Guerra and Rita...
Alonzo Montemayor
Dec 21, 2012
ALONZO MONTEMAYOR MISSION - Alonzo Montemayor, 79, died Friday, December 21, 2012, at Mission Nursing and Rehab Center. Alonzo lived in Mission most of his life. He loved his grandchildren very much, was a hard worker, and was always willing to help everyone in need, he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his...
Gilbert Aaron Teegardin Iii
Dec 21, 2012
GILBERT AARON TEEGARDIN, III EDINBURG - Gilbert Aaron Teegardin, III, 77, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012, surrounded by his family at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Highland Park, Michigan on September 9, 1935, Gil had lived in the Edinburg/McAllen area since 1970. Gil was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving after the Korean War. While in the...
Celia Garza Ramirez
Dec 20, 2012
CELIA GARZA RAMIREZ LA GLORIA - Celia Garza Ramirez, 86, died Thursday, December 20, 2012, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. She was born in Hebbronville and had lived in La Gloria all of her life. Her most precious times were times spent with her family. Mrs. Ramirez is survived by her husband, Efrain Ramirez Jr., of La Gloria; two daughters,...
Cynthia Cantu Gonzalez
Dec 19, 2012
CYNTHIA CANTU GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Cynthia Cantu Gonzalez, 51, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 in Edinburg. Our mom was an amazing woman, Beautiful inside and out. She taught us to be strong and to treat people with the upmost respect. In her life she not only impacted her children but the lives of so many others. She also grew...
Hilario Sanchez
Dec 18, 2012
HILARIO SANCHEZ ALAMO – Hilario Sanchez, 63, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Reynosa, Mexico Mr. Sanchez had lived in Alamo. He is preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his wife, Lucila Sanchez, of Alamo; five children, Jose Gabriel (Estela) Sanchez, of Mission, Eduardo Hilario...
Juanita M. Garces
Dec 15, 2012
JUANITA M. GARCES EDINBURG - Juanita M. Garces, 69, died Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Levelland, Texas, Mrs. Garces had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Feliciana Melchor; and a great-granddaughter, Julissa Nicole Rocha. Mrs. Garces is survived by her husband, Lorenzo Ybarra;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...