Obituaries
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...