Obituaries

Maria Concepsion "Connie" Ortiz

Maria Concepsion "Connie" Ortiz

Mar 16, 2012

MONTGOMERY, TEXAS – Maria Concepsion “Connie” Ortiz, 56, died, Friday, March 16, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Mrs. Ortiz was born in Edinburg, Texas. She was raised in Pharr and lived in Montgomery, Texas for the past 25 years. Connie is survived by her husband, Gilbert Ortiz, of Montgomery, Texas; a daughter, Maribel Diane (Ed) Smith, of Willis, Texas; two...

Maria Luisa Gomez

Maria Luisa Gomez

Mar 14, 2012

MARIA LUISA GOMEZ SAN JUAN – Maria Luisa Gomez, 82, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Gomez was born in San Juan and lived there all her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Gomez; her parents, Juan Angel and Mercedes Garcia; two sisters, Humbelina Cantu and Thelma Gonzales. Mrs....

Rebecca "Becky" Molina

Rebecca "Becky" Molina

Mar 12, 2012

REBECCA "BECKY" MOLINA PHARR - Rebecca "Becky" Molina, 30, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Weslaco, "Becky" had lived in Pharr all of her life. She was a member of Baptist Temple in McAllen. Rebecca is preceded in death by her father, Alejandro C. Molina; her maternal grandfather, Juan Martinez; and paternal...

Nora L. Garza

Nora L. Garza

Mar 10, 2012

NORA L. GARZA SAN JUAN - Nora L. Garza, 56, was granted her angel wings on March 10, 2012. She was one of five children born to the late Jesus Israel Vargas and Raquel G. Vargas and was the beloved wife of Luis Z. Garza. Born in McAllen, Nora had lived in San Juan most of her life. After high...

Carmen Garcia

Carmen Garcia

Mar 8, 2012

CARMEN GARCIA Memorial logo McALLEN — Carmen Garcia, 76, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Garcia had lived in McAllen most of her life. She is preceded in death by two sons, Peter Chico and Xavier Garcia; her parents, Trinidad and Jovita Cervantes. Carmen is survived by her husband, Gilberto Garcia,...

Jose Maria Benavidez

Jose Maria Benavidez

Mar 6, 2012

JOSE MARIA BENAVIDEZ SAN JUAN - Jose Maria Benavidez, 49, died Tuesday, March 8, 2012, at Solara Hospital in McAllen Born in Caldwell, Idaho, Mr. Benavidez lived in San Juan for the past 25 years. Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife, Maria De Los Angeles Benavidez of San Juan; two children, Eunice and Jose Julian Benavidez; mother, Criselda Benavidez,...

Delia O. Azoza

Delia O. Azoza

Mar 3, 2012

DELIA O. AZOCA ALAMO - Delia O. Azoca, 96, died Monday, March 5, 2012, at her residence in Alamo. Mrs. Azoca lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Encarnacion Azoca; a son, Dimas Azoca; a sister and four brothers. Delia is survived by three...

Maria Rosa Martinez

Maria Rosa Martinez

Mar 3, 2012

MARIA ROSA MARTINEZ SAN JUAN - Maria Rosa Martinez, 65, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Martinez had lived in San Juan for 36 years and was formerly of McAllen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rosalio and Juanita Rodriguez; a sister; and her father-in-law, Julian Martinez. Maria is survived by...

Melquiades Elizondo Casas

Melquiades Elizondo Casas

Mar 3, 2012

MELQUIADES ELIZONDO CASAS PHARR - Melquiades Elizondo Casas, 71, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Casas was born in Hacienda San Pedro, General Teran , N.L. Meixco and he lived in Pharr all of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; Manuel and Trinidad Casas, a son; Manuel Casas, three...

Alfredo Mares

Alfredo Mares

Mar 2, 2012

For me, to live is Christ and to Die is Gain, Phil, 1:21 EDINBURG –Alfredo Mares, 82, met Jesus his Savior on Friday, March 2, 2012 surrounded by his children and loved ones. He was born on October 17, 1929 in Edinburg, Texas where he attended school until he volunteered his service in 1947 with the Army Air Corps at...

Msgr. Robert "Bob" Maher

Msgr. Robert "Bob" Maher

Feb 29, 2012

Msgr. Robert E. Maher Nov. 9, 1944 – Feb. 29, 2012 Msgr. Robert E. Maher, Vicar General of the Diocese of Brownsville and longtime pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Edinburg, died on Feb. 29, 2012 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was 67. Msgr. Maher also hosted and produced two television programs, “Nuestro Pueblo” and “Church Alive,”...

Alberto Reyes

Alberto Reyes

Feb 28, 2012

ALBERTO REYES JR. EDINBURG- Alberto Reyes Jr., 44, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Hospital. Born on November 14, 1967, Alberto had been a lifelong resident of Edinburg. He was a supervisor for Tetra Technologies, and was a wonderful husband, a loving father, son, and friend. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all...

Eugenia G Garza

Eugenia G Garza

Feb 28, 2012

EUGENIA G. GARZA SAN JUAN - Eugenia G. Garza, 95, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Rio Grande City, Texas, Mrs. Garza lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Praxedis Garza, Sr.; four sons, Praxedis Garza Jr., Paulino Garza, Reyes Garza, and Pedro Garza. Mrs....

Olga P. Salinas

Olga P. Salinas

Feb 27, 2012

OLGA P. SALINAS PHARR - Olga P. Salinas, 91, died Monday, February 27, 2012, at her residence in Pharr. Born in Alice, Texas, Mrs. Salinas had lived in Pharr most of her life. She loved her music as she gave 25 years of service as a music teacher to the P-SJ-A schoolchildren. She shared her love of music with many...

Gloria Vargas Gonzalez

Gloria Vargas Gonzalez

Feb 26, 2012

GLORIA VARGAS GONZALEZ PHARR - Gloria Vargas Gonzalez, 81, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012. Gloria was born in Pharr, Texas on December 11, 1930. Her father, Agapito Vargas, mother, Manuela Chapa Vargas, brother, Israel Vargas, sister, Esperanza V. Villarreal, and her loving husband, Guadalupe "Mano" Gonzalez, preceded her in death. She is...

Elizabeth Ybarra

Elizabeth Ybarra

Feb 25, 2012

Elizabeth Tolbert Ybarra PHARR - Elizabeth Tolbert Ybarra, 72, died Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan is in charge of funeral services

Armando Lopez Sr.

Armando Lopez Sr.

Feb 25, 2012

ARMANDO LOPEZ, SR. SANTA ELENA - Armando Lopez, Sr., 67, died Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Trisun Care Center - River Ridge in Corpus Christi, TX. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Lopez had lived in Santa Elena most of his life. He is preceded in death by his beloved aunt, Chaita Lopez, his parents, Roman and Lilia Lopez; a brother, David...

Julio De La Garza Sr.

Julio De La Garza Sr.

Feb 25, 2012

JULIO (Don Julio) DE LA GARZA, SR. EDINBURG - Julio De La Garza, Sr., 96, died Saturday, February 25, 2012, at McAllen Medical Center. Julio De La Garza was born on August 22, 1915 in Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He moved to Edinburg with his family at the age of 7 and lived in the community for the rest of his...

Juan B. "Cowboy" Garcia

Juan B. "Cowboy" Garcia

Feb 24, 2012

JUAN B. "COWBOY" GARCIA EDINBURG - Juan B. "Cowboy" Garcia, 85, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Garcia had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He is survived by nine children, Alejandrina "Cana" (Juan) Arjona of La Blanca, Julian (Gloria) Garcia, Mario A. (Alma Rodriguez) Garcia, Maria D....

Osiel De "Ozzie" Leon

Osiel De "Ozzie" Leon

Feb 22, 2012

OSIEL "OZZIE" DE LEON EDINBURG - Osiel "Ozzie" De Leon, 54, moved on to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mr. De Leon had lived there all of his life and was a member of Life Ministries in Edinburg. He was employed by United States Department of Agriculture in...