Obituaries

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...

Elisandro De Hoyos Robles

Elisandro De Hoyos Robles

Feb 15, 2011

ELISANDRO DE HOYOS ROBLES SAN JUAN - Elisandro De Hoyos Robles, 73, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, Mr. De Hoyos was formerly of Pharr and had lived in San Juan for the past ten years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elisandro Sr. and Teofila De...

Joel Rene Escobar

Joel Rene Escobar

Feb 15, 2011

JOEL RENE ESCOBAR PHARR - Joel Rene Escobar y Saenz was called home by his Lord, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Comfort House at the age of 74. Joel Rene Escobar, born on July 31, 1936, in Pharr, Texas, received his early education at Donna ISD, graduating from Donna High School in 1955. Ranked third highest in his graduating class,...

Delia V. Villegas

Delia V. Villegas

Feb 14, 2011

DELIA V. VILLEGAS PHARR - Surrounded by her family, Delia V. Villegas, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 14th, 2011. She was born May 13, 1925 in El Tule Ranch, Texas. Widowed at a young age, she lived a life devoted to Christ, her family, and her Catholic faith. Raising her three very young children, Carlos Villegas,...

Roberto Lopez

Roberto Lopez

Feb 14, 2011

ROBERTO LOPEZ DETROIT, MI/PHARR - Roberto Lopez, 48, died Monday, February 14, 2011 in Michigan. Born to his mother, Lucila Lopez Leos, Mr. Lopez was raised by his parents, Raymundo and Virginia Lopez. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Detroit and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather,...

Soledad Luna

Soledad Luna

Feb 13, 2011

SOLEDAD S. LUNA EDINBURG — Soledad S. Luna, 86, died Sunday, February 13, 2011, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, Mrs. Luna had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Luna Jr. and two grandsons, Aaron Rene Luna and...

Benito G. Gauna Sr.

Benito G. Gauna Sr.

Feb 12, 2011

BENITO G. GAUNA, SR. PHARR - Benito G. Gauna, Sr., 80, died Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Gauna was born in Westoff, Texas and had lived in Pharr most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed by City of Pharr for 28 years until his retirement in 1992....

Benito G. Gauna Sr.

Benito G. Gauna Sr.

Feb 12, 2011

BENITO G. GAUNA, SR. PHARR - Benito G. Gauna, Sr., 80, died Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Gauna was born in Westoff, Texas and had lived in Pharr most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed by City of Pharr for 28 years until his retirement in 1992....

Victoria Cantu

Victoria Cantu

Feb 11, 2011

VICTORIA CANTU McALLEN – Victoria Cantu, 22, died Friday, February 11, 2011, at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Victoria had lived in McAllen all of her life. She is preceded in death by a niece, Regina Martinez; two cousins, Efrain Ramirez and Benito Ramirez. Victoria is survived by a son, Lucio Guajardo, of McAllen; her parents,...

Agustin P. "Tino" Duron Jr.

Agustin P. "Tino" Duron Jr.

Feb 10, 2011

AGUSTIN “TINO” P. DURON, JR. EDINBURG - I, Agustin “Tino” P. Duron, Jr., joined my Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 10, 2011. Born on September 17, 1935 and raised in Del Rio, Texas, I graduated from San Felipe High School in 1954 and then attended Sul Ross State College in Alpine, Texas where I received a Bachelor of Science...

Gerardo Andres Gonzalez

Gerardo Andres Gonzalez

Feb 9, 2011

GERARDO ANDRES GONZALEZ PHARR - Gerardo Andres Gonzalez, 50, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Eusebio Andres Gonzalez in 1981. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his mother, Dora C. Gonzalez of Pharr; two daughters, Katrina J. Gonzalez, Gabriela A. Gonzalez, both of Edinburg; a son, Julian A. Gonzalez of...

Juan Trevino

Juan Trevino

Feb 8, 2011

JUAN TREVINO ALAMO - Juan Trevino, 46, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at McAllen Heart Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Isabel Trevino. Mr. Trevino is survived by his wife, Mirthala Gallegos Trevino of Alamo; two children, Carla Isabel Trevino of Pharr, Juan Trevino, Jr. of Donna; two brothers, Francisco (Rosie) Trevino of Mission, Jose...

Irene Martinez

Irene Martinez

Feb 6, 2011

IRENE F. MARTINEZ Use Memorial logo EDINBURG – Irene F. Martinez, 63, died Sunday, February 6, 2011, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Texas, Mrs. Martinez had lived in Edinburg all of her life . She is preceded in death by her husband, Isidro Martinez; parents, Ramon and Irene Flores; and a sister, Elvira McClung. Mrs. Martinez is...

Maria Olga Rodriguez

Maria Olga Rodriguez

Feb 5, 2011

MARIA OLGA RODRIGUEZ PHARR - Maria Olga Rodriguez, 51, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Juan Angel and Jesus Delgado. Ms. Rodriguez is survived by her parents, Angel Delgado of Mexico and Maximina Delgado of Pharr; three brothers, Ricardo Delgado of New Hampshire, Ramon Delgado of Donna,...

Isabel Montemayor

Isabel Montemayor

Feb 5, 2011

ISABEL MONTEMAYOR PHARR - Isabel Montemayor, 91, passed away Saturday evening, February 5, 2011. She was born July 8, 1919 in La Paloma, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Manuel and eldest daughter, Hilda Garcia (who was married to Lupe). Mrs. Montemayor is survived by four children, Manuel Jr. (wife, Rosie) of Winslow, AZ,...

Ida G. Carrillo

Ida G. Carrillo

Feb 3, 2011

IDA G. CARRILLO PHARR - Ida G. Carrillo, 77, died Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She was born in Pharr and had lived there most of her life. Mrs. Carrillo and her husband established Vic's Auto Rebuilders of Pharr in 1967 and in 2000 they were recognized as Citizens of the Year by the...