Obituaries

Stanley Elwood King

Stanley Elwood King

Sep 17, 2012

STANLEY ELWOOD KING EDINBURG - Stanley Elwood King, 83 died September 17, 2012, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. King was born in Ranger, West Virginia on January 7, 1929. Stanley was a Veteran of the US Army Air Forces (which later became the US Air Force in 1948) serving during World War II, the Korean War and...

Sergio Valentin Gonzalez

Sergio Valentin Gonzalez

Sep 16, 2012

SERGIO VALENTIN GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Sergio Valentin Gonzalez, 53, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Gonzalez was born in Pharr and had lived in Edinburg for 18 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Persian Gulf War. Mr. Gonzalez was employed by Edinburg Police Department and retired as a lieutenant...

Juan Ysidro Lopez

Juan Ysidro Lopez

Sep 15, 2012

JUAN YSIDRO "CHIRIN" LOPEZ EDINBURG - Juan Ysidro "Chirin" Lopez, 91, died Sunday, September 15, 2012, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Los Fresnos, Mr. Lopez had lived in Edinburg since 1972, and was a Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Juan is preceded in death by his parents, Amado and Beatriz Lopez. He is survived...

Manuel D. "Tiger" Garcia Jr.

Manuel D. "Tiger" Garcia Jr.

Sep 14, 2012

MANUEL D. “TIGER” GARCIA, JR. EDINBURG – Manuel “Tiger” Garcia, Jr., 79, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family Friday, September 14, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born and raised in Benavides, TX, Manuel resided in Edinburg since 1967. He was a 1952 graduate of Benavides High School and attended the University of Texas School...

Serafin Gomez Garza

Serafin Gomez Garza

Sep 6, 2012

SERAFIN GOMEZ GARZA McAllen/Mexico- Serafin Gomez Garza passed away on September 6, 2012 in Mexico City, Mexico. He was born March 3, 1928 to Serafin and Maria Gomez Garza in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Mr. Gomez Garza is preceded in death by his sister Maria Luisa Gomez de Ayala and grandson Luis Alberto Gomez. Left to cherish his memory is...

Cw2 Jose Luis Montenegro Jr.

Cw2 Jose Luis Montenegro Jr.

Sep 5, 2012

SAN JUAN — Chief Warrant Officer Two Jose Luis Montenegro, Jr., 31, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Pul-E Alam, Afghanistan during his third tour of duty. Born in Brownsville, Jose Luis lived in San Juan and Clear Lake, TX, most of his life before joining the U.S. Army. He was a pilot in F Troop 1-17 Calvary Regiment, 82nd...

Concepcion Sanchez

Concepcion Sanchez

Sep 2, 2012

CONCEPCION SANCHEZ ALAMO - Concepcion Sanchez, 62, died Sunday, September 2, 2012, at her residence in Alamo. Born in Galeana, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Sanchez had lived in Alamo for 20 years and was formerly of Pharr. She was a member of The Lord Christian Center in Weslaco. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her husband, Marcial Sanchez, of Alamo; seven...

Roel Lizcano

Roel Lizcano

Sep 2, 2012

ROEL LIZCANO PHARR — Roel Lizcano, 72, of Pharr, died Sunday, September 2, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen surrounded by his family. Born November 8, 1939, in Monterrey, Mexico, he was the son of the late Rodolfo Lizcano and Hortencia Lizcano. He is preceded in death by his father, Pastor Rodolfo Lizcano; mother, Hortencia Lizcano; sister, Alicia...

Consuelo G. Canales

Consuelo G. Canales

Aug 30, 2012

CONSUELO G. CANALES SAN ANTONIO/PHARR – Consuelo G. Canales, 94, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012, at her residence in San Antonio, Texas. Consuelo was born on February 15, 1918 in La Rosita Ranch. She and her husband Zaragosa had lived in Pharr for many years before becoming ill and moving to San Antonio with their daughter. She is preceded...

Anita R. Cantu

Anita R. Cantu

Aug 29, 2012

EDINBURG/SAN CARLOS - Anita R. Cantu, 97, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Manuel C. Cantu; a son, Eduardito Cantu; a daughter, Elodia C. Flores; and a grandson, Orlando Lopez, Jr. Anita is survived by her loving daughter, Mela (Orlando) Lopez, of Grand Prairie, TX;...

Ana Maria Campos

Ana Maria Campos

Aug 27, 2012

SAN JUAN – Ana Maria Campos, 48, died Monday, August 27, 2012, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in Reynosa, Mexico, Ana Maria had lived in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Simona Cardona; and grandfather, Guadalupe Medina. Ms. Campos is survived by her daughter, Ana Gabriela Campos of Weslaco; four grandchildren, Mario Soto, Celina...

Manuel G. Ramirez

Manuel G. Ramirez

Aug 22, 2012

MANUEL G. RAMIREZ HARGILL — Manuel G. Ramirez, 88, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in La Sara, TX, Manuel resided in Hargill all of his life. Mr. Ramirez was a farmer, citrus grower and enjoyed spending time outdoors on his farm. He loved to spend time with all of his family. He...

Diana Ortiz

Diana Ortiz

Aug 19, 2012

DIANA ORTIZ PHARR – Diana Ortiz, 51, died Sunday, August 19, 2012, at her residence in Pharr. Ms. Ortiz was born in San Juan and lived in Pharr most of her life. Diana was a graduate of PSJA High School. She went on to pursue her career in Criminal Justice at UTPA, she then attended the Border Patrol Academy in...

Ralph H. Goedken

Ralph H. Goedken

Aug 19, 2012

RALPH GOEDKEN ALAMO - Ralph Goedken left this world to be with Our Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2012 in McAllen, Texas. He was born on the family farm in Eastern Iowa on September 26, 1921. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ida Goedken. The farm has been in the family for 6 generations. Ralph joined...

Olga Cano

Olga Cano

Aug 19, 2012

OLGA SAENZ CANO SAN JUAN – Olga Saenz Cano, 87, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Hebronville, Texas, Mrs. Cano had lived in San Juan with her beloved husband and family most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68...

Barry Paul Barnett

Barry Paul Barnett

Aug 19, 2012

EDINBURG - Barry Paul Barnett, 60, died Sunday, August 19, 2012, at his residence. Born on August 16, 1952, in Denver, CO, Barry lived in Edinburg all of his life. He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1970 and attended UT Pan American. Barry worked for Brumleys Store for men in Edinburg and later moved to San Antonio to work...

Juan Manuel Tello

Juan Manuel Tello

Aug 18, 2012

JUAN MANUEL TELLO EDINBURG — Juan Manuel Tello, 58, died Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Olton, TX, Juan lived in Edinburg all of his life. Mr. Tello was employed with International Paper Company for 17 years. He was a loving husband and loved making people laugh. Juan also enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He...

Sofia Florez

Sofia Florez

Aug 15, 2012

SOFIA FLOREZ EDINBURG - Sofia Florez, 61, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Florez was a lifetime resident of Edinburg,TX. Her greatest joy was her husband and three daughters. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Sofia is preceded in death by her parents, Candido and Maria Alfaro; and a nephew, Rolando Alfaro. She is survived...

Ramona G. Lopez

Ramona G. Lopez

Aug 15, 2012

RAMONA G. LOPEZ EDINBURG - Ramona G. Lopez, 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Lopez was originally from Raymondville, moved to Kingsville, Texas, and resided in Edinburg for the past six years. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Roberto Acero. Mrs. Lopez is survived by...

Jesus Singleterry

Jesus Singleterry

Aug 12, 2012

JESUS SINGLETERRY MISSION - Jesus Singleterry, 49, died Sunday, August 12, 2012 in Mission, TX. Born in San Juan, Jesus lived in Mission most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Luis Singleterry. Mr. Singleterry is survived by one son, Jesus Singleterry Jr. of San Juan; mother, Herlinda Singleterry of McAllen; four brothers, Rodolfo Singleterry, Erasmo...