Obituaries
Paul Frances Pontano Sr
Jun 20, 2012
EDINBURG - Paul Frances Pontano, Sr., 90, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at The Bridges in Edinburg. Paul Pontano, otherwise known as "Uncle Paul" was the 12th child born to Mateo and Julia Pontano on March 8, 1922 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mr. Pontano lived in Edinburg since 1986. Paul was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during...
Leonel Pulido
Jun 19, 2012
LEONEL PULIDO ELSA - Leonel Pulido, 67, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in La Palmita Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Pulido lived in Elsa most of his life. He was a well recognized and respected accordion player in the Tejano industry. He touched many lives with his music and contagious smile. His music and legacy...
Guadalupe Rojas
Jun 19, 2012
GUADALUPE ROJAS EDINBURG - Guadalupe Rojas, 84, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Brownsville, Mr. Rojas lived in Edinburg most of his life. Guadalupe was a hardworking, generous, and loving man of God. Nothing made him happier than to know that his children walked with the Lord. He will be greatly missed, but we...
Nichole Idah Navarro
Jun 18, 2012
NICHOLE IDAH NAVARRO DONNA – Nichole Idah Navarro, 7 months, died Monday, June 18, 2012, at Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio. She is preceded in death by her paternal great-grandmother, Maria Inez Navarro; and maternal great-grandmother, Paulita Salinas. Nichole is survived by her parents, Jose Alfredo and Damaris Raquel Navarro; a brother, Joshua Ethen Navarro; a sister, Analicia Inez...
Ismelda Ruiz Garcia
Jun 15, 2012
ISMELDA RUIZ GARCIA EDINBURG - Ismelda Ruiz Garcia, 75, died Friday, June 15, 2012, at her residence. Ismelda was born in La Grulla and lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sabas and Petra Ruiz; one brother, Roberto Ruiz. She is survived by her husband, Jose Garcia of Edinburg; a daughter, Elda...
Francisco Abelardo "Paco" Martinez
Jun 14, 2012
FRANCISCO "PACO" Martinez SAN JUAN - Francisco "Paco" Martinez, 41, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Yorktown, Texas. Born in Mexico, he had lived in San Juan for 14 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Luis Angel Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Sandra S. Martinez; two daughters, Montserrat and Melannie Martinez; his mother, San...
Eluterio Valdez
Jun 5, 2012
ELUTERIO VALDEZ EDINBURG - Eluterio Valdez, 77, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mr. Valdez had lived in Edinburg all of his life. Eluterio is preceded in death by his parents, Anastacio and Abundia Valdez; four brothers, Margarito, Domingo, Cresencio, and Isabel Valdez; three sisters, Juanita Ocanas, Micaela Juarez, and Paula Flores....
Bianca Rae Urbina
Jun 3, 2012
BIANCA RAE URBINA ALAMO - Bianca Rae Urbina, 19, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Born in McAllen, Bianca lived in Alamo all of her life. She was a graduate of PSJA-North High School and was pursuing a criminal justice degree. She loved music and hanging out with her friends and family. Bianca is survived...
Fabian Escobedo
May 30, 2012
FABIAN ESCOBEDO ALAMO – Fabian Escobedo, 48, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Zapata, Texas. Mr. Escobedo was born in San Juan and lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Maria and Juan Escobedo; maternal grandparents, Juan and Felicitas Solis; and a brother, Primitivo Escobedo, Jr. Fabian is survived by his...
Teodoro "Ted" Hinojosa Jr.
May 29, 2012
TED HINOJOSA EDINBURG - For over 33 years, Ted was known as the proprietor of Latelle's, Inc. of Edinburg, Texas. He graduated from Rio Grande City High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he fought in World War II. Upon returning he received his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Texas A & I University in Kingsville, Texas. He...
John Tyler Mcdowell
May 29, 2012
JOHN TYLER MCDOWELL EDINBURG — On June 26, 1954, in Jonesboro, Louisiana John Tyler McDowell Sr. and Mae Ola Moore gave birth to a son. They named him John Tyler Jr. John was the first of five children born to this union. McDowell soared as a basketball player and after starring for two years at Temple Junior College, the 6-5...
Ramon "Ray" Carreon Jr.
May 27, 2012
PHARR – Ramon “Ray” Carreon Jr., 38, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Carreon was born in McAllen and lived in Pharr all of his life; he enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as watching his favorite team The Dallas Cowboys. He is preceded in death by his maternal...
Rodrigo R. "Moore" Flores
May 27, 2012
RODRIGO R. “MOORE” FLORES PHARR — Rodrigo R. “Moore” Flores, 73, died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Flores was born in Pharr and lived there all of his life. He was a graduate from PSJA High School, graduated from University of Texas Pan American and was employed as a math teacher at McAllen ISD for...
Edward Duran
May 24, 2012
EDWARD DURAN PHARR - Edward Duran, 1, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is survived by his parents, Edgar Exiquio Duran and Melina Ledezma; siblings, Melanie Esparza, Edgar and Edgardo Duran; maternal grandparents, Micaela and Oscar Ledezma; paternal grandparents, Rosa Maria Espino and Alvaro Malacara; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be...
Beverly Loges
May 21, 2012
BEVERLY LOGES ALAMO - Beverly Loges, precious servant of the Lord Jesus went to her eternal rest May 21, 2012. She was born in Lawler, Iowa on July 24, 1933. As a young woman, she served in the armed services. Afterwards she worked with children with disabilities at the Devereux Foundation in Victoria Texas. Beverly became a member of Bethany...
Martha L. Martinez
May 19, 2012
MARTHA L. MARTINEZ EDINBURG - Martha L. Martinez, 45, went to be with our Lord Saturday, May 19, 2012, at her residence in Edinburg. Formerly of Pharr, Mrs. Martinez had lived in Edinburg for 15 years. She was a teacher at Edinburg High School. She was passionate about teaching and she loved to travel as well as spend time with...
Maria D. Munoz
May 19, 2012
MARIA D. MUNOZ SAN JUAN – Maria D. Munoz, 69, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Bustamante, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Munoz had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dario Munoz Jr.; a sister and a brother. Mrs. Munoz is survived by four...
Cynthia Leticia Chavez
May 14, 2012
CYNTHIA LETICIA CHAVEZ EDINBURG — Cynthia Leticia Chavez, 61, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at her residence. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. Chavez had lived in Edinburg for 20 years and was formerly of Pharr. She was a member of Antioch Bible Church. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Zaragosa Gonzalez; her father, Luis Briones; and her...
Martin Pulido
May 14, 2012
MARTIN PULIDO EDINBURG - Martin Pulido, 46, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Fresno, California, Martin had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Pulido is preceded in death by his parents, Luz and Enedina Pulido. He is survived by his wife, Cristina Pulido of Donna; two children, Martin Pulido, Jr. and Karyme E....
Michelle Raylynn Cura
May 13, 2012
MICHELLE RAYLYNN CURA SAN JUAN - Michelle Raylynn Cura, 15, died Sunday, May 13, 2012. Born in Edinburg, Michelle had lived in San Juan all of her life. She was a student at P-SJ-A High School and was a member of the JROTC. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Leonel Gutierrez Sr.; and an aunt, Sylvia Gutierrez....
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