Obituaries

David Abel Hernandez

David Abel Hernandez

Mar 14, 2011

DAVID ABEL HERNANDEZ EDINBURG – David Abel Hernandez, 87, died Monday, March 14, 2011, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Mr. Hernandez had lived in Edinburg since 1978. Mr. Hernandez is survived by his wife, Aurora Hernandez, of Edinburg; six children, Flor E. (Lazaro, Jr.) Salinas, Ricardo (Margarita) Hernandez, Rogelio Hernandez, David A. (Noemi) Hernandez, Jr., Roel...

Juanita Damiana Garcia

Juanita Damiana Garcia

Mar 14, 2011

JUANITA DAMIANA GARCIA LUBBOCK, TX/SAN JUAN - Juanita Damiana Garcia, 67, died Monday, March 14, 2011 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. She was born in San Juan and had lived in Lubbock since 1990. Mrs. Garcia is survived by five sons, Jose Luis Garcia, Jr., Mario Adan Garcia, Rogelio Isabel Garcia, Marco Antonio Garcia, David Allan Garcia; a...

Francisco Ventura

Francisco Ventura

Mar 12, 2011

FRANCISCO VENTURA SAN JUAN - Francisco Ventura, 90, died Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Born in Pharr, Mr. Ventura had lived in San Juan for 25 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World...

Martin Estevis

Martin Estevis

Mar 12, 2011

Martin Estevis Edinburg- Martin Estevis, 86, of Edinburg died Saturday, March 12, 2011, at McAllen Medical Center. He was born in Alamo, Texas, joined the United States Air Force, where he fought during WWII, and has lived in Edinburg for 42 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Petra Estevis. Mr. Estevis is survived by his...

Sandra Chavez

Sandra Chavez

Mar 12, 2011

SANDRA CHAVEZ EDINBURG — Sandra Chavez, 61, born in McAllen, TX on November 28, 1949 died March 12, 2011 in Houston, TX. In her early years, she grasped the knowledge of the true God, Jehovah, and embraced it with deep conviction. She was a patriot in the work of the Lord joined by her husband of 37 years. Many were,...

Israel Perez

Israel Perez

Mar 10, 2011

ISRAEL PEREZ III EDINBURG – Israel Perez III, 17, died Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Israel Perez. Israel is survived his father, Israel (Elena) Perez Jr.; his mother, Idalia Perez; three sisters, Jennifer Yvonne Perez, Amy Perez and Marissa Perez; a brother, Mark Perez; maternal grandparents, Santiago...

Jose "Pepino" Sauceda Iii

Jose "Pepino" Sauceda Iii

Mar 10, 2011

JOSE "PEPINO" SAUCEDA, III LA BLANCA - Jose "Pepino" Sauceda III, 35, died Thursday, March 10, 2011. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Reynaldo and Octavia Escobar; and paternal grandfather, Jose Sauceda Sr. Mr. Sauceda is survived by his parents, Jose and Agedita Sauceda; four sisters, Cecilia (Javier Ozuna) Sauceda, Alma (Mario Galban) Sauceda, Irma Sauceda and...

Celia R. Corona

Celia R. Corona

Mar 9, 2011

CELIA R. CORONA PHARR - Celia R. Corona, 86, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Isidro, Mrs. Corona was formerly of Pharr and Rio Grande City. She was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Corona; a son, Joel Corona POW-MIA; her...

Eva G. Martinez

Eva G. Martinez

Mar 6, 2011

EVA G. MARTINEZ EDINBURG — Eva G. Martinez, 78, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Martinez had lived in Edinburg for most of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by a sister, Lydia Tijerina. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her husband, Pedro Degollado...

Maria Z. Trevino

Maria Z. Trevino

Mar 6, 2011

MARIA ZENORINA "NENA" RODRIGUEZ TREVINO SAN JUAN — Maria Zenorina "Nena" Rodriguez Trevino, 81, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Maria Zenorina "Nena" always had a song in her heart and a smile on her beautiful face. And now this sleeping beauty is at peace after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She...

Wilfredo Lopez Sr.

Wilfredo Lopez Sr.

Mar 4, 2011

WILFREDO LOPEZ SR. McALLEN - Wilfredo Lopez, Sr., 88, died Friday, March 4, 2011 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Kingsville, Texas, Mr. Lopez had lived in McAllen most of his life. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a radio announcer for Chulas Fronteras for 53 years. He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Eva P. Contreras

Eva P. Contreras

Mar 3, 2011

EVA P. CONTRERAS ALAMO - Eva P. Contreras, 88, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Born in Mercedes, Mrs. Contreras had lived in Alamo most of her life and was a member of San Pablo Methodist Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonel Contreras Sr., two sons, Rene and...

Gertrudis V. Cantu

Gertrudis V. Cantu

Feb 22, 2011

GERTRUDIS V. CANTU SAN JUAN - Gertrudis V. Cantu, 81, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at LifeCare Hospital of South Texas in McAllen. Born in Mendez, Tamps., Mexico, Mrs. Cantu had lived in San Juan since 1966 and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Domingo...

Blanca Ramirez Shawn

Blanca Ramirez Shawn

Feb 21, 2011

BLANCA RAMIREZ SHAWN On March 2, 1934, Blanca Sylvia was born to Cirilo and Victoria Ramirez in Kenedy, Texas. Blanca resided in Pharr, Texas with her father, mother, three sisters and one brother. During those early childhood years, Blanca spent most of her time helping her mother care for her younger siblings. Blanca grew into a beautiful young lady and...

John A. "Jack" O'Malley Rev.

John A. "Jack" O'Malley Rev.

Feb 21, 2011

FR. JOHN "JACK" A. O'MALLEY Fr. John A. O’Malley, better known to his parishioners and friends as Fr. Jack, went home to the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2011. Fr. Jack was born on April 16, 1926, in Dublin, Ireland. He was ordained a priest on June 5, 1955 at St. Peter Seminary in Wexford, Ireland, for the Diocese of...

Father Ricardo Garcia

Father Ricardo Garcia

Feb 21, 2011

FATHER RICARDO GARCIA, JR. And the Father said: “Quickly, bring out a robe – the best one- and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was...

Daniel David Gorena

Daniel David Gorena

Feb 19, 2011

DANIEL DAVID GORENA EDINBURG - Daniel David “Danny” Gorena, 56, departed earth Saturday, February 19, 2011 to begin his heavenly journey. Born July 25, 1954 to Roberto Sr. and Macaria Gorena, Danny always marched to the beat of his own drum. Fun-loving and adventuresome, Danny also found great joy in showering his affection on his numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren....

Jose C. Martinez

Jose C. Martinez

Feb 17, 2011

JOSE C. MARTINEZ ALAMO - Jose C. Martinez, 74, died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alice, Texas, Mr. Martinez was formerly of McAllen and had lived in Alamo for the past two years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Martinez was owner of Enjoeyable Tours and for many years took groups of...

Alden William Lyckman

Alden William Lyckman

Feb 17, 2011

ALDEN WILLIAM LYCKMAN EDINBURG - Alden William Lyckman, 81, went to meet the Lord, Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was born as one of four children, in Cadillac Texas near Pawnee, to Aldrick and Mabel Lyckman. He graduated from Pawnee High School and received a scholarship to Texas A&I. He served in the...

Athena Moya

Athena Moya

Feb 16, 2011

ATHENA MOYA SAN JUAN - Athena Moya, 31, has gone to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in McAllen, Athena had lived in San Juan all of her life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her...