Obituaries

Constancio Gonzalez

Constancio Gonzalez

Jun 6, 2010

CONSTANCIO GONZALEZ EDINBURG – Constancio Gonzalez, 59, died Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gonzalez was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bonifacio and Angelica Gonzalez and a brother, Beto Gonzalez. Mr....

Antonio Rangel

Antonio Rangel

Jun 6, 2010

ANTONIO RANGEL PHARR - Antonio Rangel, 84, died Sunday, June 6, 2010 at his residence in Pharr. Born in Pinos, Zacatecas, Mexico, Mr. Rangel had lived in Pharr all of his life and was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Juana Rangel; a son, Javier Rangel; a daughter, Encarnacion...

Derek Hernandez

Derek Hernandez

Jun 6, 2010

LCpl DEREK “PRIME TIME” HERNANDEZ No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 EDINBURG – LCpl Derek “Prime Time” Hernandez, 20, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Helmand Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduing Freedom. LCpl. Hernandez was born Edinburg and had lived there all of his...

Leonel Hernandez Sr.

Leonel Hernandez Sr.

Jun 6, 2010

LEONEL HERNANDEZ SR. EDINBURG — Leonel Hernandez Sr., 75, died on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Solara Hospital in Edinburg. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary today, June 8, 2010, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 East Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Holy Family...

David Tijerina

David Tijerina

Jun 5, 2010

DAVID TIJERINA, JR. EDINBURG - David Tijerina Jr., 41, died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Mission Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, David and Martha Tijerina; eight siblings, Norma Fuentes, Anabel Guerra, Connie De La Rosa, Marlen Flores, Nelda Rios, Hector Javier Tijerina, Janet Tijerina and Obed Tijerina. Funeral service will be at 10 am today, June...

Meliss Ortiz

Meliss Ortiz

Jun 4, 2010

MELISSA ORTIZ ALAMO - Melissa Ortiz, 20, died Friday, June 4, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Mission and had lived in Alamo all of her life. Melissa is survived by her mother, Yolanda Guzman, of Alamo; two brothers, Sammy Guzman and Carlos Guzman, both of Pharr; and her maternal grandmother, Maria Hernandez, of...

Juan Gonzalez

Juan Gonzalez

Jun 3, 2010

JUAN O. GONZALEZ EDINBURG – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Staff Sergeant Juan O. Gonzalez, U.S. Army, Retiree, on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Edinburg, Texas on May 16, 1939, Juan was a life long resident of the valley. He attended Edinburg High School and worked with Kentucky...

Otilia O. Ramos

Otilia O. Ramos

Jun 2, 2010

OTILIA O. RAMOS SAN JUAN/PHARR - Otilia O. Ramos, 89, was born on June 2, 1921 in Granjeno, Texas to Cruz and Teodora Oviedo. She went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Antonio Ramos, Sr. and by her daughter-in-law, Lily Ramos and son-in-law, Ricardo...

Maribel Bermea

Maribel Bermea

Jun 1, 2010

MARIBEL BERMEA ALAMO - Maribel Bermea, 40, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at her residence. Ms. Bermea was born in Hoopeston, Illinois. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her father, Arnaldo Bermea; and a sister, Juana Trevino. Ms. Bermea is survived by her partner, Molly Trevino...

Ralph E. Martin

Ralph E. Martin

May 31, 2010

RALPH E. MARTIN EDINBURG — Ralph E. Martin, 62, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 31, 2010, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Martin was born in Albany, Georgia and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Martin was the son of late Dr. Walter and Mrs. Catherine Dairing Martin Jr. He served in U.S. Army for 8 years...

Jose Guadalupe Reyes

Jose Guadalupe Reyes

May 31, 2010

JOSE GUADALUPE REYES ALAMO — Jose Guadalupe Reyes, 89, died Monday, May 31, 2010, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in La Cantera, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Reyes had lived in Alamo for 22 years and was formerly of Pharr. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. He gave so much love and...

Enriqueta Gonzales

Enriqueta Gonzales

May 29, 2010

ENRIQUETA GONZALES PHARR - Enriqueta Gonzales, 97, died Saturday, May 29, 2010 at her residence in Pharr. She was born in Fall City, Texas and had lived in Pharr most of her life. Ms. Gonzales owned E. Gonzales Grocery and was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and...

Genaro Alonzo

Genaro Alonzo

May 29, 2010

GENARO ALONZO PHARR - Genaro Alonzo, 93, died Saturday, May 29, 2010 at his residence in Pharr. Born in Teocaltiche, Jalisco, Mexico, Mr. Alonzo had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a member of Parroquia Francisca Xavier Cabrini in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Alonzo; his parents, Macedonio and Maria Alonzo; a...

Enrique "Henry" Fuentes Jr.

Enrique "Henry" Fuentes Jr.

May 29, 2010

ENRIQUE "HENRY" FUENTES, JR. McALLEN - Enrique "Henry" Fuentes, Jr., 46, died Saturday, May 29, 2010 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Mr. Fuentes was born in San Juan and had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Lucila Fuentes. Mr. Fuentes is survived by his wife, Blanca M. Fuentes of McAllen;...

Adalberto "Chacho" Cantu

Adalberto "Chacho" Cantu

May 29, 2010

ADALBERTO "CHACHO" CANTU McALLEN - Adalberto "Chacho" Cantu, 81, died Saturday, May 29, 2010 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Donna, Mr. Cantu had lived in McAllen most of his life. He was a WWII veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Maria Cantu; five brothers, Eduardo H. Cantu,...

Ramon A. Flores

Ramon A. Flores

May 28, 2010

RAMON A. FLORES PHARR - Ramon A. Flores, 55, died on Friday, May 28, 2010, at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Los Ramones, N.L., Mexico, Mr. Flores had lived in Pharr all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Mr. Flores was a proud veteran having served in the...

Reynaldo "Tiny" Herrera

Reynaldo "Tiny" Herrera

May 26, 2010

REYNALDO “TINY” HERRERA EDINBURG – Reynaldo “Tiny” Herrera, 55, died on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, in Edinburg. Mr. Herrera was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. Although he was a simple man, he always had a caring heart and always on call. Mr. Herrera is survived by his wife, Dora Lissa Herrera of Edinburg; seven...

Guadalupe Avalos

Guadalupe Avalos

May 26, 2010

GUADALUPE AVALOS ALAMO - Guadalupe Avalos, 72, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at his residence in Alamo. Mr. Avalos was born in Alamo and had lived there all of his life. He was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Amada Avalos; and a sister, Carmen A. Trevino. Mr....

Josefina T. Alvarado

Josefina T. Alvarado

May 25, 2010

JOSEFINA T. ALVARADO Ecclesiastes 3:1-11: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven; a time to be born and a time to die..." SAN JUAN - Josefina T. Alvarado, 81, passed away May 25, 2010, at her home. Josefina was born on Juanary 14, 1929 in San Juan where she was a lifelong resident....

Rodolfo Ramirez

Rodolfo Ramirez

May 24, 2010

RODOLFO RAMIREZ EDINBURG – Rodolfo Ramirez, 63, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Ramirez was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg and will be forever missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents,...