Obituaries

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...

Guillermo Guzman

Guillermo Guzman

Jun 16, 2011

GUILLERMO GUZMAN PHARR - Guillermo Guzman, 85, died Thursday, June 16, 2011, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Mission, Mr. Guzman lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jacinto and Agustina M. Guzman; a brother, Federico Guzman; and a grandson, Wilfred A. Garza. Mr. Guzman is survived by his wife, Elvia Guzman...

Abelardo "Chacha" Jimenez

Abelardo "Chacha" Jimenez

Jun 15, 2011

ALAMO - Abelardo "Chacha" Jimenez Sr., 64, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Jimenez was born in Kingsville, Tx, and lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a legend, was inducted into the Tejano Hall of Fame and because of his talents received numerous awards. "Chacha" was loved by many and all that new...

Federico Zarate Moreno

Federico Zarate Moreno

Jun 13, 2011

FEDERICO ZARATE MORENO SAN JUAN – Federico Zarate Moreno, 83, died Monday, June 13, 2011, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, Mr. Zarate lived in San Juan for the past 12 years and was formerly of Pharr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria C. Zarate; two children, Cecilia Zarate and Juan Manuel...

Rudy Navarro Jr.

Rudy Navarro Jr.

Jun 10, 2011

RUDY NAVARRO, JR. EDINBURG - Rudy Navarro, Jr., 20, with beloved family at his side went to be with the Lord at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance on June 10, 2011 following a long courageous battle with cancer. His hope and faith remained strong during his illness even until the very end. During his battle with cancer he always stayed optimistic...

Maria De La Luz Garcia "Lulu" Gonzalez

Maria De La Luz Garcia "Lulu" Gonzalez

Jun 9, 2011

MARIA DE LA LUZ "LULU" GARCIA GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Maria De La Luz "Lulu" Garcia-Gonzalez; 78 of Edinburg passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. Lulu was born August 8, 1932 in San Manuel, Texas to Aureliano and Concepcion Garcia. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Arnoldo Gonzalez, Sr.; four brothers, Guadalupe, Ignacio, Noe, Octavio and...

Maria De La Luz "Lulu" Gonzalez

Maria De La Luz "Lulu" Gonzalez

Jun 9, 2011

MARIA DE LA LUZ "LULU" GARCIA GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Maria De La Luz "Lulu" Garcia-Gonzalez; 78 of Edinburg passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. Lulu was born August 8, 1932 in San Manuel, Texas to Aureliano and Concepcion Garcia. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Arnoldo Gonzalez, Sr.; four brothers, Guadalupe, Ignacio, Noe, Octavio and...

Yolanda Carlin Teran

Yolanda Carlin Teran

Jun 2, 2011

YOLANDA CARLIN TERAN PHARR – Yolanda Carlin Teran, 52, died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Ofilia Carlin. Ms. Teran is survived by three children, Maricela Hinojosa, Frank Hinojosa, Reynaldo Teran; two grandchildren, Christopher and Anissa Hinojosa; a sister, Hilda Carranza; and a brother, Tom Carlin Jr. Visitation...

Eliberto Alaniz Sr.

Eliberto Alaniz Sr.

Jun 2, 2011

ELIBERTO ALANIZ, SR. SAN JUAN - Eliberto Alaniz Sr., 79, died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in San Juan, Mr. Alaniz had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He...

Manuela Reyna

Manuela Reyna

May 30, 2011

MANUELA REYNA EDINBURG - Manuela Reyna, 84, died Monday, May 30, 2011 at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Donna, Mrs. Reyna had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reymundo Reyna; a son, Alfredo Reyna; her parents, Pedro and Enriqueta Gomez; and a brother, Pablo Gomez. Mrs. Reyna is survived by...

Abel Garcia

Abel Garcia

May 27, 2011

ABEL R. GARCIA MCALLEN – Abel R. Garcia, 76, died Friday, May 27, 2011 in McAllen. Born in Midlothian, Texas, Mr. Garcia had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Eduarda Garcia. Mr. Garcia is survived by four children, Abel Garcia Jr. of Houston, Texas, Romie (Alvaro) Marquez of Chicago,...

Arturo Cano

Arturo Cano

May 27, 2011

ARTURO G. CANO SAN JUAN – Arturo G. Cano, 65, died Friday, May 27, 2011 in San Juan. Born in San Juan, Mr. Cano lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Elvira Cano; and a sister, Elva Cano. Mr. Cano is survived by his wife, Yolanda Cano of San Juan; two...