Obituaries
Gloria Maria Elizondo
Aug 1, 2011
GLORIA MARIA ELIZONDO McALLEN - Gloria Elizondo, 79, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Elizondo is preceded in death by her parents Amadeo and Justina San Martin, sister Epifania Bernal and Leobardo San Martin from Ebano,San Luis Potosi Mexico. She was born in Ozuluama, Veracruz, Mexico and had lived in McAllen...
Rebecca H. Luna
Jul 31, 2011
REBECCA H. LUNA SAN JUAN - Rebecca H. Luna, 69, returned to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 31, 2011, surrounded by her family, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in San Antonio after a valiant and courageous battle with an extended illness and with the special, loving care of hospice nurse Pamela Amos. Mrs. Luna was born August 20,...
Jose Juan Rodriguez
Jul 31, 2011
JUAN RODRIGUEZ PHARR - Juan Rodriguez, 81, died Sunday, July 31, 2011, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, Mr. Rodriguez had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Graciano and Juana Rodriguez; his mother-in-law, Julia...
Efren C. Bernal
Jul 31, 2011
EFREN C. BERNAL PHARR– Efren C. Bernal, 61, died Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Bernal lived in Pharr most of his life and was a member of Iglesia Del Valle Santa Pentecostes in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Maria De...
Guadalupe Alvarez
Jul 29, 2011
GUADALUPE ALVAREZ ALAMO – Guadalupe Alvarez, 81, died Friday, July 29, 2011, at her daughter’s residence in San Juan. Mrs. Alvarez was born in Alamo and had lived there all of her life. She attended Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo where she was a Guadalupana for many years. Our mom was a very loving and caring person who tried to...
Leandro Rodriguez Sr.
Jul 26, 2011
LEANDRO RODRIGUEZ SR. EDINBURG - Leandro Rodriguez Sr., 91, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Calvin, Texas, Mr. Rodriguez had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He is preceded in death by his parents, Timoteo Rodriguez and Luz Guerrero Rodriguez; a...
Adan A. Garza
Jul 24, 2011
ADAN A. GARZA SR. ALAMO - Adan A. Garza Sr., 71, died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Linn, Texas, Mr. Garza had lived in Alamo since 1995 and was formerly of Pharr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abelino and Rosa Garza; a brother, Juan Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by his...
Edgar Wilfredo Flores
Jul 22, 2011
EDGAR WILFREDO FLORES EDINBURG - Edgar Wilfredo Flores, 17, died Friday, July 22, 2011 at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Edgar had lived there all of his life. He was involved in baseball and football at Economedes High School in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Eduardo Flores. Edgar is survived by his mother, Claudia...
Estefana P. Davila
Jul 18, 2011
ESTEFANA P. DAVILA EDINBURG - Estefana P. Davila, 82, died Monday, July 18, 2011 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Montemorelos, N.L., Mexico, Ms. Davila had lived in Edinburg all of her life and was a member of Iglesia de Dios del Septimo Dia in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anselmo and Sara Davila; four...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...