Obituaries

Juan Martinez

Juan Martinez

Feb 20, 2012

JUAN MARTINEZ EDINBURG — Juan Martinez, 79, died Monday, February 20, 2012 at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mr. Martinez, lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Lupe Martinez and Carlos Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Olga Martinez of Edinburg; a son, Juan (Kelly) Martinez, Jr....

Rene Gonzalez

Rene Gonzalez

Feb 18, 2012

RENE GONZALEZ EDINBURG – Rene Gonzalez, 31, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, in Louisiana. Born in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he resided in Edinburg for the last ten years. Rene was a superintendent for Safeway Scaffolding Services for many years. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife,...

Armando Sanchez

Armando Sanchez

Feb 17, 2012

ARMANDO SANCHEZ MCALLEN- Armando Sanchez, 63, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center with many family members at his side. He was born in Monte Escobedo, Zacatecas, Mexico on November 8, 1948. Mr. Sanchez, along with his nine siblings, was taught to play several musical instruments by his musician father from a very early age, and...

Romelia M. De La Rosa

Romelia M. De La Rosa

Feb 17, 2012

ROMELIA M. “LA TIA NENA” DE LA ROSA SAN JUAN – Romelia M. “La Tia Nena” De La Rosa, 73, died Friday, February 17, 2012, at her residence in San Juan. Mrs. De La Rosa was born in Elsa and lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio De La Rosa...

Jewell Elizabeth Moore

Jewell Elizabeth Moore

Feb 13, 2012

JEWELL ELIZABETH MOORE MERCEDES - Jewell Elizabeth Moore, 79, died Monday, February 13, 2012, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Mrs. Moore was born in Blytheville, Arkansas and had lived in Mercedes for 35 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jay Harvey Moore Sr.; a sister, Virginia Arington; and a brother, Marion Bates. Mrs. Moore is...

Mario Luis Alvarez

Mario Luis Alvarez

Feb 12, 2012

MARIO LUIS ALVAREZ EDINBURG - Mario Luis Alvarez, 68, died Sunday, February 12, 2012, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Hebbronville, TX., Mario had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Alvarez is preceded in death by his parents, Arturo Luis and Adelfa Alvarez. He is survived by his wife, Diana Garcia Alvarez of Edinburg; six children, Robert...

Estela Morales

Estela Morales

Feb 11, 2012

ESTELA MORALES McALLEN – Estela Morales, 81, died Saturday, February 11, 2012, at Comfort House in McAllen. She was born in Villa Aldama, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in McAllen most of her life. Mrs. Morales is survived by her husband, Gumercindo Morales, of McAllen; two sons, Enrique (Bertha) Morales, of Reynosa, Gumercindo (Rosa) Morales, of Alton; four daughters,...

Reynaldo Vargas

Reynaldo Vargas

Feb 10, 2012

REYNALDO VARGAS McALLEN - Reynaldo Vargas, 60, died Friday, February 10, 2012, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Vargas had lived in McAllen all of his life. He was the owner of V.A. Architecture and a practicing architect in the valley for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

William Carl Gunter Jr.

William Carl Gunter Jr.

Feb 8, 2012

WILLIAM CARL GUNTER JR. PHARR - William Carl Gunter Jr., 84, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Union Mississippi, Mr. Gunter had lived in Pharr for 12 years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. Mr. Gunter is preceded in death by his parents, William Carl Gunter...

Severo De Leon Sr.

Severo De Leon Sr.

Feb 7, 2012

SEVERO DE LEON SR. PHARR – Severo De Leon Sr., 64, died Wednesday, February 08, 2012, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in San Diego, Texas, Mr. De Leon lived in Pharr all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Vietnam. Mr. De Leon enjoyed fishing, car racing and playing pool. He is preceded...

Carlos R. "Chuck" Gomez

Carlos R. "Chuck" Gomez

Feb 5, 2012

CARLOS "CHUCK" R. GOMEZ SAN JUAN - Carlos "Chuck" R. Gomez, 66, died Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mr. Gomez had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps., serving during...

Ramon A. Gonzalez

Ramon A. Gonzalez

Feb 4, 2012

RAMON GONZALEZ ALAMO- Ramon Gonzalez, 66, died Saturday, February 4, 2012,at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mr. Gonzalez had lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Cristobal Gonzalez; a brother, Reynaldo Gonzalez; and a grandchild, Arnulfo Gonzalez Jr. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Dulia Gonzalez of Alamo; five...

Enrique Benavidez

Enrique Benavidez

Jan 27, 2012

ENRIQUE BENAVIDEZ San Juan- Enrique Benavidez, 73, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Goliad, Texas, Mr. Benavidez had lived in San Juan for 26 years and was formerly of Pharr. He was a member of Iglesia Buenas Nuevas Pentecostes in Pharr. Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife, Criselda Benavidez, of San Juan; six children,...

Jon Andrew Pedraza

Jon Andrew Pedraza

Jan 25, 2012

JON ANDREW PEDRAZA EDINBURG - Jon Andrew Pedraza, 14, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. He was born in Edinburg, and was an 8th grade student at Edinburg South Middle School. Jon Andrew is survived by his parents, Ruben and Pilar Pedraza of Edinburg; sister, Jennifer A. Pedraza of Edinburg; Paternal Grandparents, Andres and...

Richard S. Lieg

Richard S. Lieg

Jan 24, 2012

RICHARD S. LIEG ALAMO- Richard S. Lieg, 83, died January 24, 2012 at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Lieg was born on February 12, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Sylvester and Kathryn (Suprise) Lieg. On May 1, 1954, he was united in marriage to Dorothy L. Schlessinger. Richard served with the U.S. Army in Korea 1950 to 1952. He...

Luis Maldonado Leal

Luis Maldonado Leal

Jan 24, 2012

LUIS MALDONADO LEAL PHARR – Luis Maldonado Leal, 74, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Leal was born in Morelia, Mexico and lived in Pharr most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Nelly C. Maldonado of Pharr; eight children, Luis Antonio Maldonado Caballero of Edinburg, Juan Manuel Maldonado Caballero of New Orleans,...

Maria I. Gonzalez

Maria I. Gonzalez

Jan 16, 2012

MARIA I. GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Maria I. Gonzalez, 62, died Monday, January 16, 2012, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Arkansas, Mrs. Gonzalez had lived in Edinburg all of her life. Maria is preceded in death by her father, Manuel Moralez; and a brother, Lupe Moralez. She is survived by her husband, Jose Luis Gonzalez of Edinburg; four children,...

Betty L. Boyd

Betty L. Boyd

Jan 16, 2012

BETTY L. BOYD EDINBURG — Betty L. Boyd, 85, died Monday, January 16, 2012, at Solara Hospital in Edinburg. Born in Carthage, Illinois, Mrs. Boyd had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, W.L. Boyd, Jr; her parents, Myles and Sarah Stice; and one brother, James Martin Stice. She is survived by...

Rogelio Pardo Jr.

Rogelio Pardo Jr.

Jan 16, 2012

ROGELIO “ROY” PARDO, JR. SAN JUAN – Rogelio “Roy” Pardo, Jr., 36, died Monday, January 16, 2012. Born in McAllen, Roy lived in San Juan all of his life. Roy was a loving, outstanding person who was devoted to his family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mirtala Pardo. Roy is survived by his father, Rogelio Pardo, Sr.;...

Roberto P. Zavale

Roberto P. Zavale

Jan 15, 2012

ROBERTO P. ZAVALA PHARR – Roberto P. Zavala, 84, died Sunday, January 15, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Zavala was born in Pharr and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcial and Isabel Zavala; and a sister, Antonia Zavala. Mr. Zavala is survived by his wife of...