Obituaries
Donald F. Stout
Jan 13, 2012
DONALD F. STOUT EDINBURG - Donald F. Stout, 79, resident of Edinburg for 72 years, peacefully passed away January 13, 2012, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born February 3, 1932 to Frank and Gladys Stout in Falls City, Nebraska. His family moved to Edinburg in 1938, and he graduated from Edinburg...
Porifira "Pore" Prado
Jan 12, 2012
PORFIRIA "PORE" PRADO EDINBURG - Porfiria "Pore" Prado, 77, died Thursday, January 12, 2012, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Prado, along with her husband, had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Ramiro, Mauro and Marcos Molina;...
Cruzita C. De Mendoza
Jan 10, 2012
ALAMO – Cruzita Mendoza, 90, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Mrs. Mendoza had lived in Alamo most her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Emiteria Ortiz; and a sister, Maria Luisa Ortiz. Mrs. Mendoza is survived by her husband, Tito Mendoza; four daughters, Dionicia Mendoza,...
Noé Garza
Jan 9, 2012
Noé GARZA EDINBURG - Noé Garza, 72, died Monday, January 9, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Garza was born in San Juan and had lived in Edinburg for the last 18 years. In 1965 he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. In 1984, he established a civil and structural engineering business, Noé Garza Engineers, Inc. Mr....
Jose "Joe" Leal
Jan 8, 2012
JOSE “JOE” LEAL MCALLEN –Jose “Joe” Leal, 77, died Sunday, January 8, 2012, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Pharr, TX, Mr. Leal lived in McAllen most of his life. He was an U.S. Army Veteran having served in Korea, a loving father and grandfather. For many years he was a Mr. Mom as our mother had passed away...
Manuela Salinas
Jan 5, 2012
MANUELA SALINAS SAN JUAN - Manuela Salinas, 91, died Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in China, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Salinas had lived in San Juan since 1990. She is preceded in death by her husband Jesus Maria Salinas. Mrs. Salinas is survived by her eight children, Jesus Oscar Salinas, Guadalupe Salinas, Alvaro...
Ruben "Fuzzy" Rodriguez
Jan 4, 2012
RUBEN "FUZZY" RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG- Ruben "Fuzzy" Rodriguez, 72, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Rio Grande City, TX, Ruben had lived in Mission most of his life. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Berlin Crisis. Ruben was preceded in death by a son Joseph Rodriguez, his parents Martin and...
Aurora Salinas
Dec 31, 2011
AURORA SALINAS SAN JUAN — Aurora Salinas, 96, died Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Yorktown, Texas, Mrs. Salinas had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felipe F. Salinas; and two daughters, Guadalupe S. Ulloa and Dora S. Hernandez. Mrs. Salinas is survived...
Dominga Bazan
Dec 30, 2011
DOMINGA BAZAN BAY CITY, TX - Dominga Bazan, 65, died Friday, December 30, 2011, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in La Casita, Texas, Ms. Bazan had lived in Bay City since 2005 and was formerly of McAllen and Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Domingo and Donna Bazan; and two brothers, Ramon Bazan and Juan Diego...
Manuel Casanova
Dec 30, 2011
MANUEL CASANOVA EDINBURG/SAN ANTONIO - Manuel Casanova, died Friday, December 30, 2011, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in San Antonio, he lived there most of his life and moved to Edinburg in 1985. Manuel proudly served in the U.S. Army and is a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. Then he tireless worked to help improve the lives of veterans...
Juan Manuel Torres
Dec 30, 2011
JUAN MANUEL TORRES ALAMO - Juan Manuel Torres, 54, died Friday, December 30, 2011, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Mexico, Mr. Torres had lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church of Alamo. Juan Manuel is preceded in death by his mother, Tomasa Torres; a brother, Jorge Torres; two sisters, Maria...
Santos Villegas
Dec 29, 2011
SANTOS VILLEGAS PHARR - Santos Villegas, 71, died Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Villegas lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elvira Villegas; and a grandson, Lil Angel Ortega. Mr. Villegas is survived by six children, Liz (Robert) Martinez,...
Felipa Garza
Dec 28, 2011
FELIPA "PIPA" G. GARZA PHARR - Felipa "Pipa" G. Garza, 92, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Although Pipa was born in Dr. Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, she lived most of her life in Pharr, and she was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church in Pharr. Her fondest religious memories all started and...
Francisco V. Rocha
Dec 28, 2011
FRANCISCO V. ROCHA EDINBURG - Francisco V. Rocha, 86, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mr. Rocha had lived in Edinburg since 1987. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his son, Francisco Rocha, Jr. Mr. Rocha is survived by his wife...
Julia M. Escamilla
Dec 28, 2011
JULIA M. ESCAMILLA SAN JUAN – Julia M. Escamilla, 85, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Raymondville, Mrs. Escamilla lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fulgencio Escamilla. She is survived by six sons, Jose Escamilla of Dallas, Texas, Arturo Escamilla of Indiana, Armando Escamilla...
Josefa Salazar Villarreal
Dec 27, 2011
JOSEFA SALAZAR VILLARREAL EDINBURG - Josefa Salazar Villarreal, 86 died Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Kyle, TX, Mrs. Villarreal had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jaime Villarreal in 2004, and son Jose Jaime Villarreal in 1995. Mrs. Villarreal is survived by three...
Exiquia G. Zuniga
Dec 27, 2011
PHARR - Exiquia G. Zuniga passed away on December 27, 2011, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mission, Mrs. Zuniga lived in Pharr most of her life. She was loved by her family and her spiritual Jehovah's Witness brothers and sisters, and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacobo and Agustina Gallegos; two brothers,...
Ramon Mares
Dec 26, 2011
RAMON MARES ALAMO – Ramon Mares, 54, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Alamo, Mr. Mares lived in Alamo all of his life. He is survived by his wife, Rosalinda “Rosie” Mares of Alamo; three children, Raymon (Sandra) Mares of San Juan, Christopher Ray Mares and Jose Maria Reyes, both of Alamo; four grandchildren; his...
Josefina R. Martinez
Dec 25, 2011
JOSEFINA R.MARTINEZ PHARR – Josefina R. Martinez, 81, died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at her residence in Pharr. Born in Goliad, Tx, Mrs. Martinez lived in Pharr all of her life. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Pharr. Mrs. Martinez was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed....
Dubelsa G. Garcia
Dec 18, 2011
DUBELSA G. GARCIA EDINBURG - Dubelsa G. Garcia entered eternal rest at the age of 97 years on December 18, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born December 25, 1913 to Lauro and Calixta Gonzalez in Agualeguas, Mexico. She was raised in Runge, Texas before moving to Edinburg in 1942. Dubelsa was a strong-willed and beautiful human being, wife,...