Obituaries

Mar 12, 2013

RICARDO SALAZAR EDINBURG - Ricardo Salazar, 46, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Salazar was born in McAllen and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Angelita Salazar of Edinburg; three children, Kimberly A. Salazar, Elias Salazar, and Sandra M. Salazar; mother, Dominga Salazar; father, Manuel...

Mar 12, 2013

ABELINA CASTANEDA DONNA – Abelina Castañeda, 96, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at her residence in Donna. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico Mrs. Castañeda had lived in Donna most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Castañeda; and a son, Roy Castañeda. Mrs. Castaneda is survived by 5 sons, Jose (Paula) Castañeda, Ramiro Castañeda, Esequiel...

Mar 11, 2013

VIRGINIA METTLACH OXFORD MCALLEN - Virginia Mettlach Oxford, 75, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 11, 2013 in Harlingen. Virginia was a devoted catholic, mother, grandmother, and a very hard worker. She worked at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in McAllen for 35 years, from where she, her children, and even some of her grandchildren graduated. Virginia...

Mar 10, 2013

CRISTINA VEGA EDINBURG - Cristina Vega, 95, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Vega Sr.; a daughter, Simona Vega; and a son, Eulogio Vega. Mrs. Vega is survived by 10 children, Pablo (Maria De Jesus) Vega, of Chicago, IL, Cruz (Martina) Vega Sr., of San Carlos,...

Mar 7, 2013

ALBERTO R. GARZA JR. ALAMO — Alberto R. Garza Jr., 67, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Manuelita Garza; and a sister, Eliza G. Garcia. Mr. Garza is survived by three brothers, Israel R. (Blanca) Garza, of Rosenberg, Rene R. (†Lupita) Garza, Adalberto R....

Mar 7, 2013

MARIA DE LEON GONZALEZ MONTE ALTO - Maria De Leon Gonzalez, 102, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Las Flores, Mexico, Mrs. Gonzalez had lived in Monte Alto most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Agustin Gonzalez; a son, Agustin Gonzalez, Jr.; two...

Mar 6, 2013

MARY B. ELIZONDO PHARR – Mary B. Elizondo, 80, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, Mrs. Elizondo moved to the Valley in 1960 and lived in Pharr most of her life. She worked at Sears, in the Credit Department where she met and made numerous friends. In November 23, 1974, Mary and...

Mar 4, 2013

ENRIQUE "HENRY" SALAZAR EDINBURG/CASTLE ROCK, CO - Enrique "Henry" Salazar, 69, died Monday March 4, 2013, at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, CO. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Salazar and his wife moved to Colorado in 2008 and had lived there ever since. Enrique worked for HEB as produce manager until 1984. After surviving a catastrophic illness in 1984,...

Mar 4, 2013

Mar 2, 2013

OTILA S. DIMAS EDINBURG - Funeral service for Otila S. Dimas will be held at 10 a.m. today, March 5, 2013, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg. Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.

Mar 2, 2013

VELVA R. MEJIA EDINBURG - Velva R. Mejia, 89, died Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Ramirito Ranch, Mrs. Mejia had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Velva was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. Her greatest pride and joy was that all of her grandchildren have become well...

Feb 28, 2013

JOSEPH MANUEL BRAMLETT EDINBURG - Joseph Manuel Bramlett, 42, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Chinandega, Nicaragua, Mr. Bramlett had lived in McAllen and Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Therion Bramlett. Joseph is survived by his three children, Joseph Truman...

Feb 28, 2013

RAUL SEGURA, JR. SAN JUAN – Raul Segura, Jr., 30, died Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Yoakum Community Hospital. Born in McAllen, Raul had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Raul Segura Sr.; and maternal grandfather, David Bernal. Raul is survived by his wife, Yesika Segura of San Juan; five...

Feb 23, 2013

NICOLAS "NICK" RUTLEDGE EDINBURG - Nicolas "Nick" Rutledge, 91, died Saturday, February 23, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Nick was born in Linn and lived in Edinburg most of his life. He served in the U. S. Coast Guard and was a mail carrier for the United States Postal service for over 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who...

Feb 17, 2013

FRANCISCO BALDAZO ALAMO – Francisco Baldazo, 84, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Harlingen. Born in Alamo, Mr. Baldazo had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Barbarita Baldazo; daughter, Sylvia Martinez; and brother, Candelario Baldazo. Francisco is survived by his wife, San Juanita Baldazo of Alamo; 11 children, Arcelia (Raymond)...

Feb 16, 2013

MARIA R. GARZA EDINBURG - Maria R. Garza, 85, died Saturday, February 16, 2013, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Mission, Mrs. Garza had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro L. Garza; parents, Martin and Eulalia Rivera; four brothers; two sisters. Mrs. Garza is survived by her four children,...

Feb 15, 2013

Feb 12, 2013

MARIA DEL REFUGIO "Cuquita" MANCHA PHARR – Maria Del Refugio "Cuquita" Mancha, 96 died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Mancha had lived in Pharr all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Mancha Sr.; a daughter, Maria Del Carmen Mancha; a son, Guadalupe Mancha Jr.; parents, Gaspar...

Feb 8, 2013

ADALBERTO SANDOVAL SAN JUAN – Adalberto Sandoval, 81, died Friday, February 8, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Fronton, Texas, Mr. Sandoval had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gustavo and Encarnacion Sandoval; three brothers, Rogelio, Gustavo Jr. and Fernando Sandoval; a sister, Viola Puente; and three nieces. Mr....

Feb 8, 2013

LEONOR LEZAMA EDINBURG/CORPUS CHRISTI – Leonor Lezama, 88, passed peacefully in her sleep and into the hands of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 8, 2013, at Angel Bright Hospice in Corpus Christi. She was born on April 19, 1924 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She was the second of nine, born to Valeriano and Isabel Rocha. She frequently...