Obituaries

Amelia Guerra

Amelia Guerra

Apr 8, 2012

AMELIA GUERRA PHARR – Amelia Guerra, 61, died Sunday, April 8, 2012. Born in Pharr, Ms. Guerra had lived there all of her life. She is survived by a daughter, Adina Yvette (Michael) Loredo of San Juan; a son, Ariel Guerra of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren, Jocob, Julie and Joshua Loredo; parents, Eliza and Jesus Arellano of Pharr; a sister,...

Noemi G. Cardenas

Noemi G. Cardenas

Apr 8, 2012

Noemi “Mimi” G. Cardenas entered into Heaven on this glorious Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, after a six-year long battle with cancer. Born in Laredo, Mimi lived all but her very first year of life in Edinburg. Mimi is preceded in death by her sister, Luz Maria “Sissy” Gomez, who bravely battled cancer with her but lost the fight just...

Guadalupe A. Salinas

Guadalupe A. Salinas

Apr 6, 2012

GUADALUPE A. SALINAS EDINBURG - Guadalupe A. Salinas, 80, died Friday, April 6, 2012, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Zapata, Texas, Mr. Salinas had lived in Edinburg since 2007 and was formerly of Corpus Christi. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict and served eight years in the Army Reserves. He...

Joanne Helen Ureste

Joanne Helen Ureste

Apr 6, 2012

JOANNE HELEN URESTE SAN JUAN – Joanne Helen Ureste, 52, died Friday, April 6, 2012. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Mrs. Ureste lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Javier Ureste, Jr.. Joanne is survived by her parents, Deloris Parkins of Alamo and James Parkins of Lubbock, Texas; a sister,...

Noe G. Perez

Noe G. Perez

Apr 6, 2012

NOE G. PEREZ LA PORTE, TX – Noe G. Perez, 56, died Friday, April 6, 2012, at Bayshore Hospital in Pasadena, Texas. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Perez had lived in LaPorte for 35 years. He worked as a process operator at Shell Oil Company for 34 years and was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He is preceded...

George Alexander Morrison Iii

George Alexander Morrison Iii

Apr 3, 2012

George Alexander Morrison, III ALAMO— On Tuesday April 3, 2012, George Alexander Morrison III peacefully departed into the presence of our Lord with his dearly loved wife and some friends present with him. Words cannot express how deeply he was loved and how much he will be missed. George was born October 18, 1955 in Dallas County, Texas. He was...

Cristina Ysquierdo

Cristina Ysquierdo

Mar 31, 2012

ALAMO – Cristina Ysquierdo, 83, died Saturday, March 31, 2012, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Rio Grande City, Mrs. Ysquierdo had lived in Alamo all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arturo Ysquierdo. Mrs. Ysquierdo is survived by four children, Arnaldo (Elda) Ysquierdo, Armandina (Roberto) Cardona, Aleida (Armando) Noyola, Arturo (Sylvia) Ysquierdo Jr.,...

Santos Garcia

Santos Garcia

Mar 30, 2012

SANTOS GARCIA ALAMO – Santos Garcia, 67, died Friday, March 30, 2012. Born in Levelland, Texas, Mr. Garcia had lived in Alamo all of his life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. He is preceded in death by a sister, Estella Flores. Mr. Garcia is survived by his companion, Esperanza Baxley, of Alamo; four children, Marianella...

Esteban Soto

Esteban Soto

Mar 28, 2012

ESTEBAN SOTO ALAMO – Esteban Soto, 63, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in La Villa, Texas, Mr. Soto lived in Alamo since 1971. He was a member of Edcouch Elsa Rotary Club for many years before retiring from the Edcouch Elsa School District as a special education diagnostician. His spontaneous, imaginative mind...

Samuel "Sammy" Campos Sr.

Samuel "Sammy" Campos Sr.

Mar 25, 2012

SAMUEL "SAMMY" CAMPOS, SR. PHARR - Samuel "Sammy" Campos Sr., 49, died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Campos had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Antonio Campos. Sammy is survived by his companion, Perfecta De La Rosa, of Pharr; three children, Samuel Campos Jr.,...

Gilberto T. Diaz

Gilberto T. Diaz

Mar 25, 2012

GILBERTO T. DIAZ PHARR – Gilberto T. Diaz, 79, died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Santa Maria, Texas, Mr. Diaz lived in Pharr and was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Maria Diaz; two sisters, Nilda Cavazos and Dominga Aguilar....

Maria De La Luz "Luzita" Rodriguez

Maria De La Luz "Luzita" Rodriguez

Mar 23, 2012

MARIA DE LA LUZ "LUZITA" RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG - Maria De La Luz Rodriguez, 98, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at Solara Hospital in Edinburg. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Rodriguez had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jacinto Sanchez Sr.; her parents, Severiano and Estefana Luna; a son, Jesus Sanchez; a grandson,...

Rene Rios Jr.

Rene Rios Jr.

Mar 21, 2012

RENE RIOS, JR. SAN JUAN – Rene Rios, Jr., 25, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in Pharr. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Rios lived in San Juan all of his life. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Paulino Rios and his maternal grandmother, Ramona Ramos. Mr. Rios is survived by his wife, Abigail A. Rios; a son, Jacob...

Maria Celia Garcia

Maria Celia Garcia

Mar 19, 2012

MARIA CELIA GARCIA PHARR – Maria Celia Garcia, 60, died Monday, March 19, 2012, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born and raised in Rio Grande City, Mrs. Garcia lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo Guzman; her parents, Reynaldo and Alicia Garcia. Mrs. Garcia is survived by two daughters,...

Alberto Ramon Aguirre

Alberto Ramon Aguirre

Mar 17, 2012

ALBERTO RAMON AGUIRRE McALLEN - Alberto Ramon Aguirre, 55, entered the gates of heaven to meet our Lord, on Saturday, March 17, 2012. Albert was a police officer and served several communities including McAllen, Pharr, San Benito and Mission, where he was currently employed. Albert was a very dedicated police officer who loved his job. He especially loved being a...

Maria Concepsion "Connie" Ortiz

Maria Concepsion "Connie" Ortiz

Mar 16, 2012

MONTGOMERY, TEXAS – Maria Concepsion “Connie” Ortiz, 56, died, Friday, March 16, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Mrs. Ortiz was born in Edinburg, Texas. She was raised in Pharr and lived in Montgomery, Texas for the past 25 years. Connie is survived by her husband, Gilbert Ortiz, of Montgomery, Texas; a daughter, Maribel Diane (Ed) Smith, of Willis, Texas; two...

Maria Luisa Gomez

Maria Luisa Gomez

Mar 14, 2012

MARIA LUISA GOMEZ SAN JUAN – Maria Luisa Gomez, 82, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Gomez was born in San Juan and lived there all her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Gomez; her parents, Juan Angel and Mercedes Garcia; two sisters, Humbelina Cantu and Thelma Gonzales. Mrs....

Rebecca "Becky" Molina

Rebecca "Becky" Molina

Mar 12, 2012

REBECCA "BECKY" MOLINA PHARR - Rebecca "Becky" Molina, 30, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Weslaco, "Becky" had lived in Pharr all of her life. She was a member of Baptist Temple in McAllen. Rebecca is preceded in death by her father, Alejandro C. Molina; her maternal grandfather, Juan Martinez; and paternal...

Nora L. Garza

Nora L. Garza

Mar 10, 2012

NORA L. GARZA SAN JUAN - Nora L. Garza, 56, was granted her angel wings on March 10, 2012. She was one of five children born to the late Jesus Israel Vargas and Raquel G. Vargas and was the beloved wife of Luis Z. Garza. Born in McAllen, Nora had lived in San Juan most of her life. After high...

Carmen Garcia

Carmen Garcia

Mar 8, 2012

CARMEN GARCIA Memorial logo McALLEN — Carmen Garcia, 76, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Garcia had lived in McAllen most of her life. She is preceded in death by two sons, Peter Chico and Xavier Garcia; her parents, Trinidad and Jovita Cervantes. Carmen is survived by her husband, Gilberto Garcia,...