Obituaries

Yolanda L. Vasquez

Yolanda L. Vasquez

May 25, 2011

YOLANDA L. VASQUEZ EDINBURG - Yolanda L. Vasquez age 64 passed away on May 25, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Vasquez had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents Lucas and Maria Longoria. Mrs. Vasquez is survived by her husband of 44 years, Pete G. Vasquez of Edinburg; three children,...

Silvia N. Valle

Silvia N. Valle

May 24, 2011

SILVIA N. VALLE SAN JOSE, CA – Silvia N. Valle, 56, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011, in McAllen, Texas. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, Mrs. Valle lived in San Jose, California for most of her life. Preceded in death by her parents, Leonardo Anzaldua Valdez and Maria Teresa Rodriguez Zapata; a brother, Juan Leonardo Anzaldua Rodriguez. Mrs. Valle is survived...

Jerry Flores

Jerry Flores

May 21, 2011

JERRY FLORES Alamo –Jerry Flores, 32, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at McAllen Medical Center. He was born in McAllen and had lived in Alamo for most of his life. Jerry is survived by his wife, Angela Posada; three children, Jerry Flores, Cynthia Flores, and Jazelle Martinez; his parents, Linda Flores and Carlos Flores; a brother Carlos Flores Jr.; a...

Arturo A. Martinez

Arturo A. Martinez

May 19, 2011

ARTURO A. MARTINEZ EDINBURG - Arturo A. Martinez, 61, died Thursday, May 19, 2011 at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Martinez lived there all of his life and was employed by Edinburg Auto Truck Stop 76, now known as TA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew...

Eduardo Suarez

Eduardo Suarez

May 19, 2011

EDUARDO SUAREZ SAN JUAN/McALLEN – Eduardo Suarez, 88, died Thursday, May 19, 2011, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Durango, Mexico, Mr. Suarez had lived in San Juan for most of his life and in McAllen since 1974. He is preceded in death by his parents, Celestino and Pabla Suarez; a grandson, Eduardo V. Suarez; three brothers; three sisters. Mr....

Alejandrina Gomez

Alejandrina Gomez

May 18, 2011

ALEJANDRINA GOMEZ McAllen - Alejandrina Gomez, 81, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in El Salto, Durango, Mexico, Mrs. Gomez was formely of Sterling, Ilinois and had lived in McAllen since 1983. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband Emigdio D....

Candelaria Garza

Candelaria Garza

May 17, 2011

Candelaria “Chela” Rutledge Garza SAN JUAN - Candelaria “Chela” Rutledge Garza 81, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Pharr, Mrs. Garza had lived in San Juan most of her life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Dora V. Lopez

Dora V. Lopez

May 12, 2011

DORA V. LOPEZ EDINBURG - Dora V. Lopez, 84, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in El Desierto Ranch, Texas, Mrs. Lopez had lived in Edinburg all of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leandro M. Lopez; a son, Leandro Lopez,...

Luisa Diaz

Luisa Diaz

May 12, 2011

LUISA DIAZ SAN JUAN – Luisa Diaz, 82, died on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Rio Verde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Mrs. Diaz was formerly of Mission and had lived in San Juan for the pasted 20 years. Mrs. Diaz is survived by two sons, Juan Vasquez, Tomas Vasquez, both of San...

Francisco Coronado Sr.

Francisco Coronado Sr.

May 10, 2011

FRANCISCO B. CORONADO, SR. EDINBURG - Francisco B. Coronado, Sr., 91, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Life Care Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Jose de las Flores, N.L., Mexico, Mr. Coronado had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a member of Christian Life Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria...

Virginia Balli Rivera

Virginia Balli Rivera

May 9, 2011

VIRGINIA BALLI RIVERA PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS – Virginia Balli Rivera, 68, lifelong resident passed away, Monday, May 9, 2011, at in her home in Pflugerville, Texas, surrounded by her family. Virginia was born November 27, 1942, in Cuidad Madero, Tamps. Mexico. She graduated from PSJA High School in 1964. She worked for the Texas Workforce for many years. Virginia was a...

Cenovia G. Gomez

Cenovia G. Gomez

May 9, 2011

CENOVIA G. GOMEZ EDINBURG - Cenovia G. Gomez, 74, died Monday, May 9, 2011 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Rio Hondo, Texas, Mrs. Gomez had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Edward Cano. Mrs. Gomez is survived by her husband,...

Orlando Garcia

Orlando Garcia

May 8, 2011

ORLANDO GARCIA ALAMO/SAN ANTONIO – Orlando Garcia, 26, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2011 in San Antonio. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Orlando was formerly of Alamo and had lived in San Antonio. He was attending Our Lady of The Lake University in San Antonio. He is preceded in death by his father, Alonzo Garcia...

Donicia "Rosie" Salazar

Donicia "Rosie" Salazar

May 8, 2011

DONICIA "ROSIE" SALAZAR EDINBURG - Donicia "Rosie" Salazar, 66, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2011. Born in Harlingen, Rosie Salazar, also known to many as "Little Grandma", had lived in Edinburg for 35 years and was formerly of San Jose, California. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo Gutierrez and Maria Vasquez Gutierrez;...

Antonio Mendez

Antonio Mendez

May 6, 2011

ANTONIO MENDEZ SAN JUAN - Antonio Mendez, 83, died Friday, May 6, 2011, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Mendez was born in Cd. Victoria, Tamps., Mexico and had lived in San Juan most of his life. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Jesus and Manuel Mendez; a sister, Maria del Refugio Mendez. Mr. Mendez is survived by his...

Ernesto Pena Jr.

Ernesto Pena Jr.

May 5, 2011

ERNESTO PENA, JR. MCALLEN - Ernesto Pena, Jr., 71, died, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at his residence. Born in Falfurrias, Texas, Mr. Pena was formerly of Irving, Texas and lived in McAllen since 2001. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto Sr. and Patricia Pena; a brother, Alfredo Pena; and...

Luciana G. Arredondo

Luciana G. Arredondo

May 2, 2011

LUCIANA G. ARREDONDO ALAMO - Luciana G. Arredondo, 76, died Monday, May 2, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Los Ramones, N.L., Mexico, Mrs. Arredondo had lived in Alamo since 1973. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Arredondo Pena; and a son, Armando Arredondo. Mrs. Arredondo is survived by nine children, Maria Esther...

Anselmo Figueroa

Anselmo Figueroa

Apr 29, 2011

ANSELMO FIGUEROA ALAMO - Anselmo Figueroa, 88, died Friday, April 29, 2011, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Figueroa was born in Alamo and had lived in there all of his life. He was a veteran of the US Army (Private 1st Class), served during World War II. He is preceded in death by wife, Santos Figueroa; his parents, Roman...

Israel Casas

Israel Casas

Apr 27, 2011

ISRAEL CASAS ALAMO -Israel Casas, 85, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at San Juan Nursing Home. Mr. Casas was born in General Teran, N.L., Mexico and had lived in Alamo most of his life. He was a very beloved husband and father; he will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Erica C. Casas, and a...

Criselda P. Gonzalez

Criselda P. Gonzalez

Apr 23, 2011

CRISELDA P. GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Criselda P. Gonzalez, 36, died Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Criselda was born in Edinburg and had lived there most of her life. She was employed as a teacher by ECISD for 14 years and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by...