Obituaries
Fabian Escobedo
May 30, 2012
FABIAN ESCOBEDO ALAMO – Fabian Escobedo, 48, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Zapata, Texas. Mr. Escobedo was born in San Juan and lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Maria and Juan Escobedo; maternal grandparents, Juan and Felicitas Solis; and a brother, Primitivo Escobedo, Jr. Fabian is survived by his...
Teodoro "Ted" Hinojosa Jr.
May 29, 2012
TED HINOJOSA EDINBURG - For over 33 years, Ted was known as the proprietor of Latelle's, Inc. of Edinburg, Texas. He graduated from Rio Grande City High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he fought in World War II. Upon returning he received his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Texas A & I University in Kingsville, Texas. He...
John Tyler Mcdowell
May 29, 2012
JOHN TYLER MCDOWELL EDINBURG — On June 26, 1954, in Jonesboro, Louisiana John Tyler McDowell Sr. and Mae Ola Moore gave birth to a son. They named him John Tyler Jr. John was the first of five children born to this union. McDowell soared as a basketball player and after starring for two years at Temple Junior College, the 6-5...
Ramon "Ray" Carreon Jr.
May 27, 2012
PHARR – Ramon “Ray” Carreon Jr., 38, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Carreon was born in McAllen and lived in Pharr all of his life; he enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as watching his favorite team The Dallas Cowboys. He is preceded in death by his maternal...
Rodrigo R. "Moore" Flores
May 27, 2012
RODRIGO R. “MOORE” FLORES PHARR — Rodrigo R. “Moore” Flores, 73, died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Flores was born in Pharr and lived there all of his life. He was a graduate from PSJA High School, graduated from University of Texas Pan American and was employed as a math teacher at McAllen ISD for...
Edward Duran
May 24, 2012
EDWARD DURAN PHARR - Edward Duran, 1, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is survived by his parents, Edgar Exiquio Duran and Melina Ledezma; siblings, Melanie Esparza, Edgar and Edgardo Duran; maternal grandparents, Micaela and Oscar Ledezma; paternal grandparents, Rosa Maria Espino and Alvaro Malacara; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be...
Beverly Loges
May 21, 2012
BEVERLY LOGES ALAMO - Beverly Loges, precious servant of the Lord Jesus went to her eternal rest May 21, 2012. She was born in Lawler, Iowa on July 24, 1933. As a young woman, she served in the armed services. Afterwards she worked with children with disabilities at the Devereux Foundation in Victoria Texas. Beverly became a member of Bethany...
Martha L. Martinez
May 19, 2012
MARTHA L. MARTINEZ EDINBURG - Martha L. Martinez, 45, went to be with our Lord Saturday, May 19, 2012, at her residence in Edinburg. Formerly of Pharr, Mrs. Martinez had lived in Edinburg for 15 years. She was a teacher at Edinburg High School. She was passionate about teaching and she loved to travel as well as spend time with...
Maria D. Munoz
May 19, 2012
MARIA D. MUNOZ SAN JUAN – Maria D. Munoz, 69, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Bustamante, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Munoz had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dario Munoz Jr.; a sister and a brother. Mrs. Munoz is survived by four...
Cynthia Leticia Chavez
May 14, 2012
CYNTHIA LETICIA CHAVEZ EDINBURG — Cynthia Leticia Chavez, 61, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at her residence. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. Chavez had lived in Edinburg for 20 years and was formerly of Pharr. She was a member of Antioch Bible Church. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Zaragosa Gonzalez; her father, Luis Briones; and her...
Martin Pulido
May 14, 2012
MARTIN PULIDO EDINBURG - Martin Pulido, 46, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Fresno, California, Martin had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Pulido is preceded in death by his parents, Luz and Enedina Pulido. He is survived by his wife, Cristina Pulido of Donna; two children, Martin Pulido, Jr. and Karyme E....
Michelle Raylynn Cura
May 13, 2012
MICHELLE RAYLYNN CURA SAN JUAN - Michelle Raylynn Cura, 15, died Sunday, May 13, 2012. Born in Edinburg, Michelle had lived in San Juan all of her life. She was a student at P-SJ-A High School and was a member of the JROTC. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Leonel Gutierrez Sr.; and an aunt, Sylvia Gutierrez....
Victor R. Garcia
May 13, 2012
MAYOR VICTOR R. GARCIA PHARR – Mayor Victor R. Garcia, 85, died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at his residence in Pharr. Victor was born and raised in Pharr. He graduated from PSJA High School in 1945, then went on to attend Pan American College, followed by attaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Houston in...
Janet Louise Stanfill
May 11, 2012
EDINBURG - Janet Louise Stanfill, 67, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at peace surrounded by her family and friends. Janet was born in Paragould, Arkansas and had lived in Edinburg since 1980. She is remembered as being a very giving person who cared for everyone, she was a wonderful wife, mother and friend to many. She was preceded in death...
Elodia G. Cruz
May 10, 2012
SAN JUAN — Elodia G. Cruz, 66, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Cruz lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Andres Garcia. Mrs. Cruz is survived by her husband, Clemente Cruz, of San Juan; 12 children, Antonio (Sandra) Cruz, of Pharr,...
Amando Rodriguez
May 9, 2012
AMADO RODRIGUEZ PHARR – Amado Rodriguez, 84, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Karnes City, Texas, Mr. Rodriguez had lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dominga Rodriguez; parents, Jose I. and Victoriana Rodriguez; two brothers, Felix and Antonio Rodriguez; two sisters, Lucia Estraca, Josefina Martinez;...
Virgilio Zuniga
May 8, 2012
PHARR – Virgilio Zuniga, 100, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at his residence. Born in Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Zuniga lived in Pharr all of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Exiquia Zuniga; parents, Vitalio and Paulita Zuniga; four brothers, Albino Zuniga, Severo Zuniga, Guadalupe Zuniga and Manuel Zuniga; three sisters, Jovita Palacios, Lazara Guajardo and...
Efrain Bernal
May 8, 2012
EFRAIN BERNAL MISSION - Efrain Bernal, 61, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at LifeCare Hospital of South Texas in McAllen. Born in Valle Hermoso, Tamps., Mexico, Mr. Bernal had lived in Mission for 31 years and was formerly of Pharr. He was employed as a social worker for Colonias Del Valle and was a former Palmview City Manager. Mr. Bernal...
Oscar Elizondo Sr.
May 6, 2012
OSCAR ELIZONDO PHARR - Oscar Elizondo, 81, of Pharr passed away May 6, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He was born August 20, 1930 in Pharr to Felipe and Melchora Elizondo. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Armando, David and Felipe and his loving aunt, Ida Carrillo. Mr. Elizondo is survived by his wife, Herlinda “Linda”...
Cali Carranza
May 1, 2012
CALI CARRANZA PHARR – On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Cali Carranza, 59, defeated ALS (Lou Gherig’s Disease) and began leading the Lord’s choir. Cali was born and raised in Pharr. He served in the U.S. Army Recruiting Command for over 30 years. He was active in numerous civic and community service organizations, including the Selective Service Board, the Pharr International...
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