Obituaries

Otila Lozano

Otila Lozano

Jul 17, 2011

EDINBURG - Otila Lozano, 76, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Lozano had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Lozano; a brother, Severiano Salazar; two sisters, Eva Garza and Isabel Guzman; and her parents, Aurelio and Ramona Salazar. Mrs. Lozano is survived...

Guadalupe Alvarado

Guadalupe Alvarado

Jul 15, 2011

GUADALUPE ALVARADO SAN JUAN – Guadalupe Alvarado, 64, died Friday, July 15, 2011, at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Alvarado was born in San Juan and had lived there all of his life. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Presentacion and Paulina Alvarado....

Amadeo "Mayito" Pena

Amadeo "Mayito" Pena

Jul 6, 2011

AMADEO "MAYITO" PENA EDINBURG - Amadeo "Mayito" Pena, 92, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Born in Falfurrias, Mr. Pena had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Brigida Pena; three children, Olivia Moya Bautista,...

Anita S Doty

Anita S Doty

Jul 4, 2011

ANITA S. DOTY EDINBURG - Anita S. Doty, 80, died Monday, July 4, 2011, at Retama Manor in Edinburg. Born in San Antonio, Texas and formerly of Elsa, she had lived in Edinburg for the past 40 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest M. Doty; and her parents, Tomas San Miguel and Anita Salas. Mrs. Doty...

Alicia Campos

Alicia Campos

Jul 3, 2011

ALICIA CAMPOS ALAMO - Alicia Campos, 67, died Sunday, July 3, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Narciso and Cristina De Leon. Mrs. Campos is survived by her husband, Ricardo Campos, of Alamo; three sons, Ricardo Campos, Jr., of Alamo, Gabriel (Lulu) Campos, of Edinburg, Randy Campos, of San Marcos,...

Elisa P. Cortez

Elisa P. Cortez

Jul 2, 2011

ELISA P. CORTEZ EDINBURG - Elisa P. Cortez, 62, died Saturday, July 2, 2011, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Cortez had lived there all of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugenio and Juanita Perez; and a sister, Elia Perez. Mrs. Cortez...

Rene Armando Villarreal

Rene Armando Villarreal

Jun 29, 2011

RENE ARMANDO VILLARREAL McALLEN - Rene Armando Villarreal, 52, entered eternal rest Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in McAllen, Mr. Villarreal had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in McAllen. He is preceded in death by a son, Rene Villarreal, Jr.; his mother, Isabella Villarreal;...

Delfina A Luna

Delfina A Luna

Jun 28, 2011

DELFINA A. LUNA EDINBURG - Delfina A. Luna, 76, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, Mrs. Luna had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Esteban Luna; her parents, Manuel and Maria Arebalo; four brothers, Luis, Ruperto, Maunel Jr., and Rogelio...

Clemente Hernandez

Clemente Hernandez

Jun 28, 2011

EDINBURG - Clemente Hernandez, 86, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Life Care Hospital North in McAllen. Mr. Hernandez was born in Edinburg where he lived his entire life. He worked for Crow Iron and Supplies for 40 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eusebia (Vela) Hernandez; parents, Luis and Delfina (Quintana) Hernandez; son, Abel Hernandez; grandsons,...

Destiny Nevaeh Barrientes

Destiny Nevaeh Barrientes

Jun 26, 2011

DESTINY NEVAEH BARRIENTES EDINBURG - Destiny Nevaeh Barrientes, 1, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Destiny is survived by her mother, Veronica Solis; her father, Isaac Barrientes; a brother, Alexis Barrientes; a sister, Brianna Barrientes; maternal grandmother, San Juanita Salinas; paternal grandmother, Rebecca Puente; paternal grandfather, Ignacio Barrientes, all of Edinburg; and maternal grandfather,...

Florencia Rosales

Florencia Rosales

Jun 26, 2011

FLORENCIA ROSALES PHARR – Florencia Rosales, 80, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in La Grulla, she lived in Pharr most of her life. Florence was a strong, giving, loving, gracious, beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher and friend. She was ahead of her time, coming from tragedy and poverty to earn her college...

Laura E. Vasquez

Laura E. Vasquez

Jun 26, 2011

EDINBURG - The glorious and blessed Life of our devoted Mother, Laura E. Vasquez has now been concluded here on earth. She took her last breath, peacefully in her home, surrounded by all of her Family. She began her walk with our Lord Jesus Christ by entering the gates of heaven on Sunday , June 26, 2011. Laura E. Vasquez,...

George G. Valdez

George G. Valdez

Jun 23, 2011

GEORGE G. VALDEZ EDINBURG - George G. Valdez, 72, died Thursday, June 23, 2011 at his residence. Born in Weslaco, Mr. Valdez had lived in Edinburg all of his life and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dionicio and Rafaela Valdez; five brothers, Domingo, Manuel, Roberto, Bernabe and Merced Valdez; and...

Noemi "Mimi" Ruano

Noemi "Mimi" Ruano

Jun 22, 2011

NOEMI "MIMI" RUANO McALLEN - Noemi "Mimi" Ruano, age 58 entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in the comfort of her residence. Mrs. Ruano was born in Weslaco, Texas. She was a devoted valley educator for 17 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Emeterio Garcia and Margarita Garcia; and a sister, Elida Martinez. Mrs. Ruano...

Luis Antonio Arguello

Luis Antonio Arguello

Jun 20, 2011

LUIS ANTONIO ARGUELLO McALLEN - Luis Antonio Arguello, 30, died Monday, June 20, 2011 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, he had lived in San Juan most of his life. Luis Antonio is survived by his wife, Claudia Rodriguez-Arguello, of McAllen; his two puppies, Ninja and Alexa; his parents, Jose Luis and Alma Alicia Arguello, of San Juan; three...

Isabel Saenz

Isabel Saenz

Jun 19, 2011

ISABEL SAENZ SAN CARLOS - Isabel Saenz, 59, died Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg. Miss Saenz was born in Edinburg and had lived in San Carlos most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Teofilo and Paula Saenz; and a sister, Eulalia Romero. Isabel is survived by four...

George Sona Eyambe

George Sona Eyambe

Jun 18, 2011

DR. GEORGE SONA EYAMBE MISSION – Dr. George Sona Eyambe, 55, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Mission Regional Medical Center. A native of Cameroon, Africa, Dr. Eyambe lived in Mission for the last 13 years. He worked as a professor at University of Texas Pan American and was CEO of Basel Mission Home Health. He is preceded in...

Hector C Uresti

Hector C Uresti

Jun 18, 2011

HECTOR CHAVEZ URESTI CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Hector Chavez Uresti, 58, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Doctors Regional Medical Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Born in Raymondville, Texas, Mr. Uresti had lived in Corpus Christi most of his life and was a member of Iglesia Bautista Horeb. He is preceded in death by his father, Felipe Villa Uresti; a...

Dolores D. "Deedee" Trevino

Dolores D. "Deedee" Trevino

Jun 17, 2011

DOLORES D. "DEE DEE" TREVINO EDINBURG - Dolores D. "Dee Dee" Trevino, 39, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at her residence in Edinburg. Dee Dee is now one of God's angels. The last three years of her life she battled triple negative receptor breast cancer. She fought valiantly and with incomparable courage. She was an example of strength and faith...

Raul Gonzalez De Leon

Raul Gonzalez De Leon

Jun 17, 2011

RAUL GONZALEZ DE LEON EDINBURG - Raul Gonzalez De Leon, 66, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Gonzalez lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Guadalupe Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his...