Obituaries

Gloria Maria Elizondo

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...