Obituaries
Guadalupe Ramos
Nov 1, 2011
GUADALUPE RAMOS EDINBURG - Guadalupe Ramos, 72, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Esteban and Maria Isabel Ramos; two brothers; and two sisters. Mr. Ramos is survived by his loving wife of 46 years,...
Alejandro "Rey" Davila Jr.
Oct 27, 2011
ALEJANDRO "REY" DAVILA JR. EDINBURG - Alejandro "Rey" Davila Jr. son of Alejandro and Jesusa Davila was born in Edinburg where he lived most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Alejandro Davila. "Rey" is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Maria E. Davila of Edinburg; six children, Major (s) Alejandro ( Zelma) Davila...
Estefana Canales
Oct 24, 2011
ESTEFANA CANALES SAN JUAN/AUSTIN, TX - Estefana Canales, 83, died Monday, October 24, 2011, at her residence in Austin, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hilario and Dolores Canales; a brother, Rito Canales; two sisters, Aurelia Guerra and Landelina Pena. Ms. Canales is survived by five children, Dr. Maria Rosario Carrasco Cid (Ruben) Aleman, of Las Vegas,...
Julia Palomin
Oct 22, 2011
JULIA PALOMIN McALLEN – Julia Palomin, 88, died Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Palomin was born in San Benito, Texas and had lived in McAllen all of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Palomin; and two sons,...
Alfredo V. Acevedo
Oct 21, 2011
ALFREDO V. ACEVEDO EDINBURG — Alfredo V. Acevedo, 64, died Friday, October 21, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Dallas, Texas, Mr. Acevedo had lived in the Rio Grande Valley throughout his life. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Acevedo received his Bachelor and Masters Degree in...
Jose Gomez
Oct 20, 2011
MSGT JOSE GOMEZ ALAMO - MSGT Jose Gomez (USAF Retired), 68, resident of Alamo, TX, formerly of Austin, TX, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011. Jose enlisted in the Air Force in 1964. He was a 25 year veteran who served during the Vietnam War, with tours of duty in Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, and South Korea, and was also...
Ofilia Saenz
Oct 18, 2011
OFILIA SAENZ EDINBURG - Ofilia Saenz, 48, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her father, Ruperto Lopez. Mrs. Saenz is survived by her husband, Macario Saenz of Edinburg; three children, Adrian (Judy) Saenz, Jose Angel (Eloina) Saenz, and Iris (Celestino) Saenz, all of Edinburg; three grandchildren, Adrian...
Santos Perez Perez
Oct 17, 2011
SANTOS PEREZ PEREZ SAN JUAN – Santos Perez Perez, 89, died Monday, October 17, 2011 at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Perez was born in Juarez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and lived in the Rio Grande Valley most of his life. He is preceded in death a son, Santos Perez Jr.; and his parents, Estanislao and Amada Perez. Mr. Perez...
Santos Perez Perez
Oct 17, 2011
SANTOS PEREZ PEREZ SAN JUAN – Santos Perez Perez, 89, died Monday, October 17, 2011 at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Perez was born in Juarez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and lived in the Rio Grande Valley most of his life. He is preceded in death a son, Santos Perez Jr.; and his parents, Estanislao and Amada Perez. Mr. Perez...
Francisco Peralez
Oct 16, 2011
FRANCISCO PERALEZ PHARR – Francisco Peralez, 71, died Sunday, October 16, 2011 at his residence in Pharr. Mr. Peralez was born in Pharr and lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Geronimo and Simona Peralez; a sister, Daria Peralez. Mr. Peralez is survived by his wife, Maria Elida Peralez, of Pharr; three children,...
Francisco De Hoyos
Oct 12, 2011
FRANCISCO DE HOYOS PHARR - Francisco De Hoyos, 75, died Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. De Hoyos was born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico and had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elizandro and Teofila De Hoyos; four brothers; and one sister. Mr. De Hoyos is survived by...
Enrique Ramirez
Oct 12, 2011
ENRIQUE RAMIREZ EDINBURG — Enrique Ramirez, 53, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at his residence in Edinburg. Enrique Ramirez was raised in Soledad, California. Upon graduation, Enrique moved to the Rio Grande Valley where he met his wife, Teresa Lopez. They were blessed with two children, Melissa and Cristina. Enrique enjoyed racing, rock and roll, art, and spending time...
Maria R. Escobedo
Oct 9, 2011
MARIA R. ESCOBEDO ALAMO – Maria R. Escobedo, 76, died Sunday, October 9, 2011, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mrs. Escobedo was born in Dr. Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in Alamo all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Escobedo; her parents, Jose Feliciano and Teresa Rodriguez; four brothers, Tomas, Candelario, Jose, and...
Guadalupe S. Cantu
Oct 9, 2011
GUADALUPE S. CANTU The love that Mr. Cantu has given to all those around him cannot be measured - only treasured. EDINBURG - Guadalupe S. Canu, 89, died Sunday, October 9, 2011, at Freddy Gonzalez Veterans Home in McAllen. Born in Seguin, Texas on September 3, 1922 to Prudencio and Josefa Cantu, Mr. Cantu was raised in a humble life...
Ramon Moreno
Oct 8, 2011
RAMON V. MORENO, SR. SAN JUAN – Ramon V. Moreno Sr., 97, died Saturday, October 8, 2011, at his residence in San Juan. Born in McAllen, Mr. Moreno had lived in San Juan all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Ramon was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and...
Teofilo Martinez
Oct 5, 2011
TEOFILO MARTINEZ SAN JUAN – Teofilo Martinez, 74, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Martinez was born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico and had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Librado and Concepcion Martinez; and four brothers. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife,...
Cecilia Turrubiartez
Oct 4, 2011
CECILIA "MRS. T." TURRUBIARTEZ ALAMO - Cecilia "Mrs. T." Turrubiartez, 90, died Thursday, October 4, 2011, at Weslaco Nursing and Rehab. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruno Turrubiartez; a granddaughter, Sandra Lynn Heiman; her parents, Adolfo and Maria De Jesus Valdez; four brothers, Adolfo Valdez, Jr., Casimiro Valdez, Eliseo Valdez, Emilio Valdez; three sisters, Marcelina Yarrito, Elena...
Eva G. Munoz
Oct 3, 2011
EVA MUNOZ EDINBURG – Eva Munoz, 83, died on Monday, October 3, 2011, at South Texas Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Eva was born in George West, Texas and had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was a member of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Munoz, Sr. Mrs. Munoz...
Jose De Jesus Mendez Sr.
Oct 1, 2011
JOSE DE JESUS MENDEZ SR. ALAMO - Jose De Jesus Mendez Sr.,63, died Saturday, October 1, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Jose was born in Mexico and lived in Alamo most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Del Carmen Mendez; mother Maria Anna Mendez; one brother, Daniel Mendez; and his grandson,...
Maria Estrada
Sep 30, 2011
MARIA ESTRADA SAN JUAN – Maria Estrada, 79, died Friday, September 30, 2011, at her residence in San Juan. Ms. Estrada is preceded in death by her parents, Eulogio and Cruzita Estrada; sister, Rosa Estrada; and brother, Jose Angel Estrada. She is survived by four siblings, Margarita E. Cerda, Juana Guerra, and Eufracia (Jorge) Gonzalez, and Juan Jose (Aurora) Estrada,...