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Obituaries
Dora Hernandez
Mar 17, 2009
DORA HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN - Dora Hernandez, 57, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Valle Hermoso, Tamps., Mexico, Mrs. Hernandez had lived in San Juan most of her life and was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her father, Felipe Salinas; and a...
Eliazar Bernal Jr.
Mar 8, 2009
ELIAZAR BERNAL, JR. ALAMO – Eliazar Bernal, Jr., 22, died Sunday, March 8, 2009. Born in Weslaco, Eliazar had lived in Alamo all of his life. He was employed by City of McAllen Public Works Dept. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Maria Luisa Bernal. Eliazar is survived by his parents, Eliazar and San Juana Bernal, of...
Ida Bravo Olivarez
Mar 6, 2009
IDA BRAVO OLIVAREZ MISSION - Ida Bravo Olivarez, 58, died Friday, March 6, 2009 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Ida had lived in Mission for the past 35 years. She had a joy for kids, she cared for them as if they were her own. Her grandchildren were the loves of her life and she...
Gerardo "Jerry" Garza
Mar 2, 2009
GERARDO “JERRY” GARZA EDINBURG – Gerardo “Jerry” Garza, 63, entered eternal rest Monday, March 2, 2009, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Garza was born in Edinburg and had lived there most of his life. He was employed by Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department for 23 years until his retirement in 2001. Dad was a loving, generous and compassionate man...
Gumercindo "Gume" Castilleja
Mar 1, 2009
GUMERCINDO “GUME” CASTILLEJA EDINBURG – Gumercindo “Gume” Castilleja, 77, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Castilleja was born in Dr. Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was well-known as a jewelry repairman and was employed by Webb’s Jewelers for over 20 years until he opened...
Rene Salazar
Feb 28, 2009
RENE “EL RANO” SALAZAR SAN JUAN – Rene Salazar, 35, died Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas. He was born in San Juan and had lived there all of his life. Rene is survived by his mother, Josefa (Jose) Hernandez, of San Juan; his father, Candelario (Maria) Salazar, of Kingsville, Texas; sisters and brothers, Rosie (Ernie)...
Rita M. Martinez
Feb 27, 2009
RITA M. "WELITA" MARTINEZ SAN JUAN - Rita M. Martinez, 85, was welcomed by our Creator on Friday, February 27, 2009, at her residence in San Juan. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Martinez had lived in San Juan ALL of her life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. A “straight-A” student in grade...
Ancilla Rodriguez Rosiles Sister
Feb 26, 2009
SISTER ANCILLA RODRIGUEZ ROSILES ALAMO - Sister Ancilla Rodriguez Rosiles, 87, died Thursday, February 26, 2009 at her residence in Alamo. She was born on June 13, 1921 in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. Sister Rodriguez entered the Congregation of Missionary Eucharistic Franciscan Sisters in 1946. After her final profession, she was sent to Los Angeles, California to do her Ministry work...
Ernesto Gonzalez
Feb 23, 2009
ERNESTO GONZALEZ SAN JUAN - Ernesto Gonzalez, 83, died Monday, February 23, 2009, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Laredo, Mr. Gonzalez had lived in San Juan most of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 22, 1950 and was...
Josie Ayala
Feb 20, 2009
JOSIE AYALA PHARR — Josie Ayala, 53, died Friday, February 20, 2009, at McAllen Medical Center. Ms. Ayala was born in Pharr and was a~teacher~at PSJA~High School. During her 20 years at PSJA High she coached softball, cross-country and track.~Josie was well respected and loved by everyone who came into her life; her coaching and teaching friends, her family, and...
Ignacia Silva Goodrich
Feb 20, 2009
IGNACIA SILVA GOODRICH MILL SPRING, NC - Ignacia Silva Goodrich, 64, died Friday, February 20, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, North Carolina. She was born in San Juan and had lived in Mill Spring, North Carolina since 1989. Mrs. Goodrich is survived by three children, Maria Inez (Robert) Rios of Ft. Worth, Texas, Patrick Dean Goodrich and Paula...
Josie Ayala
Feb 20, 2009
JOSIE AYALA PHARR — Josie Ayala, 53, died Friday, February 20, 2009, at McAllen Medical Center. Ms. Ayala was born in Pharr and was a~teacher~at PSJA~High School. During her 20 years at PSJA High she coached softball, cross-country and track.~Josie was well respected and loved by everyone who came into her life; her coaching and teaching friends, her family, and...
Agustina M. "Tina" Contreras
Feb 19, 2009
AGUSTINA M. "TINA" CONTRERAS ALAMO - Agustina M. "Tina" Contreras, 82, died Thursday, February 19, 2009, at her residence in Alamo. Mrs. Contreras was born in Sinton, Texas and had lived in Alamo all of her life. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Erasmo "Eddie" Contreras; a son,...
Santos C. Cantu
Feb 18, 2009
SANTOS C. CANTU EDINBURG – Santos C. Cantu, 69, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Edinburg, Ms. Cantu had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eustacio and Isabel Cantu; two brothers, Jose Cantu and...
Amelia H. Lara
Feb 18, 2009
AMELIA H. LARA PHARR - Amelia H. Lara, 65, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Coahuila, Mexico, Mrs. Lara had lived in Pharr most of her life. She is preceded in death by a son, Inocente Olvera; and her parents, Cipriano and Romana Hernandez. Mrs. Lara is survived by her husband, Alberto Lara of Pharr;...
Ricardo Garcia
Feb 18, 2009
RICARDO GARCIA SAN JUAN - Ricardo Garcia, 56, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at his residence in San Juan. Mr. Garcia was born in Garciasville and had lived in San Juan since 1991. He was employed as an HVAC Technician for P-SJ-A Independent School District and retired after 20 years of service. He is preceded in death by his wife,...
Carlota Esparza
Feb 18, 2009
CARLOTA ESPARZA ALAMO — Carlota Esparza, 86, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Pharr, Mrs. Esparza had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by a son, Margarito Esparza; two sisters, Martina Garza, Rosa Guzman; and a brother, Jose...
Epifanio Salazar
Feb 17, 2009
EPIFANIO "CHICHO" SALAZAR "Do not let your hearts be troubled, Trust in God; trust also in me, In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you.~ I am going there to prepare a place for you.~ And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take...
Luis Garcia Jr.
Feb 15, 2009
Luis Garcia Jr. Edinburg - Luis Garcia Jr., passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the age of 81. He was born on December 7, 1927 to Luis Sr. and Esiquia Garcia. Mr. Garcia was a long time resident of Edinburg. He retired from The Monitor as a photographer after 39 years of service. Mr. Garcia was an active...
Luis Garcia Jr.
Feb 15, 2009
Luis Garcia Jr. Edinburg - Luis Garcia Jr., passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the age of 81. He was born on December 7, 1927 to Luis Sr. and Esiquia Garcia. Mr. Garcia was a long time resident of Edinburg. He retired from The Monitor as a photographer after 39 years of service. Mr. Garcia was an active...
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