Obituaries
Guadalupe Briones
Jul 6, 2012
GUADALUPE M. BRIONES PHARR - Guadalupe M. Briones, 87, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at her residence in Pharr. Mrs. Briones was born in Pharr and had lived there most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro G. Briones; and a daughter, Ofelia Briones. Mrs. Briones is survived by two sons, David (Graciela) Briones, of...
Honore Flores
Jul 5, 2012
HONORE FLORES PHARR - Honore Flores, 85, who was known as "Papo" to his grandchildren , died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Aurora House in Weslaco. Born in McAllen, he met Adela Longoria, fell head over heels in love, and were married on March 27, 1947. They made their home in Pharr for over 50 years. He was a veteran...
Miguel Gonzalez
Jul 4, 2012
MIGUEL CHAVEZ GONZALEZ SAN JUAN - Miguel Chavez Gonzalez, 76, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Grand Terrace Nursing Home in McAllen. Born in Mendez, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Gonzalez lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Flores Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by nine children, Olga (Rene) Montalvo of Castroville,...
Jose Hector "Joe" Vela
Jul 3, 2012
JOE HECTOR VELA SAN JUAN – Joe Hector Vela, 75, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by his family. Joe Hector Vela was born December 20, 1936, in Elsa, Texas, to Fidel and Guadalupe (Saenz) Vela. In 1956 Joe graduated from PSJA High School in Pharr, Texas. He then continued his education at Breckenridge Hospital School...
Roberto Muniz
Jul 1, 2012
ROBERTO "BETO" MUNIZ SAN JUAN - Roberto "Beto" Muniz, 67, died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his father, Vicente Muniz; and a brother, Juan Muniz. Mr. Muniz is survived by his wife, Apolinar Muniz, of San Juan; a son, Roberto Muniz Jr., of Donna; a daughter, Erica Muniz,...
Felipe Advento Alaniz Mr.
Jun 30, 2012
FELIPE ADVENTO ALANIZ SAN JUAN – Felipe Advento Alaniz, 73, died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mr. Alaniz had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. He loved sports and was an avid fan of Texas teams. He enjoyed buying...
Michelle Lynnette Guerrero
Jun 30, 2012
MICHELLE LYNNETTE GUERRERO EDINBURG – Michelle Lynnette (Ault) Guerrero, 31, died Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Edinburg, TX. Michelle Lynnette was born and raised in McAllen. She was a graduate of Texas A & M University in College Station where she attained her Bachelor’s degree in bio medical science, she went on to attend the Texas A & M University...
Petra G. Martinez
Jun 28, 2012
PETRA G. MARTINEZ EDINBURG - Petra G. Martinez, 88, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mrs. Martinez lived in Edinburg all of her life. Petra is preceded in death by her husband, Esiquiel Martinez. She is survived by four daughters, Lydia M. (Felipe) Barrientes of Edinburg, Elida (Frank) Moreno of...
Maria Elva Flores
Jun 27, 2012
MARIA E. FLORES ALAMO – Maria E. Flores, 66, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Monte Alto, Mrs. Flores was formerly of Alamo and resided in San Juan for the past three years. She was a loving wife, and a caring mother who enjoyed taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. She is preceded...
Jose "Joe" Garza
Jun 25, 2012
JOSE “JOE” GARZA PHARR – Jose “Joe” Garza, 90, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mission, Texas, Mr. Garza lived in Pharr most of his life. He was a Veteran of U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He is preceded in death by a son, Javier L. Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by his...
David Garza
Jun 23, 2012
DAVID GARZA EDINBURG - David Garza, 52, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. David was born in Mission, but lived in Edinburg most of his life. He enjoyed attending mass with his mother at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. He always was willing to help his brothers and sisters with anything they needed,...
Basilio "Bz" Cano
Jun 21, 2012
BASILIO “BZ” CANO SAN JUAN – After a long illness, Basilio “BZ” Cano, 85, went to be with the LORD surrounded by his family, on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Mission, Mr. Cano lived in San Juan most of his life. “BZ” was self-employed and owned BZ Trucking Company for over 50 years....
Paul Frances Pontano Sr
Jun 20, 2012
EDINBURG - Paul Frances Pontano, Sr., 90, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at The Bridges in Edinburg. Paul Pontano, otherwise known as "Uncle Paul" was the 12th child born to Mateo and Julia Pontano on March 8, 1922 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mr. Pontano lived in Edinburg since 1986. Paul was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during...
Leonel Pulido
Jun 19, 2012
LEONEL PULIDO ELSA - Leonel Pulido, 67, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in La Palmita Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Pulido lived in Elsa most of his life. He was a well recognized and respected accordion player in the Tejano industry. He touched many lives with his music and contagious smile. His music and legacy...
Guadalupe Rojas
Jun 19, 2012
GUADALUPE ROJAS EDINBURG - Guadalupe Rojas, 84, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Brownsville, Mr. Rojas lived in Edinburg most of his life. Guadalupe was a hardworking, generous, and loving man of God. Nothing made him happier than to know that his children walked with the Lord. He will be greatly missed, but we...
Nichole Idah Navarro
Jun 18, 2012
NICHOLE IDAH NAVARRO DONNA – Nichole Idah Navarro, 7 months, died Monday, June 18, 2012, at Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio. She is preceded in death by her paternal great-grandmother, Maria Inez Navarro; and maternal great-grandmother, Paulita Salinas. Nichole is survived by her parents, Jose Alfredo and Damaris Raquel Navarro; a brother, Joshua Ethen Navarro; a sister, Analicia Inez...
Ismelda Ruiz Garcia
Jun 15, 2012
ISMELDA RUIZ GARCIA EDINBURG - Ismelda Ruiz Garcia, 75, died Friday, June 15, 2012, at her residence. Ismelda was born in La Grulla and lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sabas and Petra Ruiz; one brother, Roberto Ruiz. She is survived by her husband, Jose Garcia of Edinburg; a daughter, Elda...
Francisco Abelardo "Paco" Martinez
Jun 14, 2012
FRANCISCO "PACO" Martinez SAN JUAN - Francisco "Paco" Martinez, 41, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Yorktown, Texas. Born in Mexico, he had lived in San Juan for 14 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Luis Angel Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Sandra S. Martinez; two daughters, Montserrat and Melannie Martinez; his mother, San...
Eluterio Valdez
Jun 5, 2012
ELUTERIO VALDEZ EDINBURG - Eluterio Valdez, 77, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, Mr. Valdez had lived in Edinburg all of his life. Eluterio is preceded in death by his parents, Anastacio and Abundia Valdez; four brothers, Margarito, Domingo, Cresencio, and Isabel Valdez; three sisters, Juanita Ocanas, Micaela Juarez, and Paula Flores....
Bianca Rae Urbina
Jun 3, 2012
BIANCA RAE URBINA ALAMO - Bianca Rae Urbina, 19, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Born in McAllen, Bianca lived in Alamo all of her life. She was a graduate of PSJA-North High School and was pursuing a criminal justice degree. She loved music and hanging out with her friends and family. Bianca is survived...
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