Obituaries

Don Arturo Galvan Leal

Don Arturo Galvan Leal

Oct 21, 2010

Arturo Galván Leal PHARR – Arturo Galván Leal, age 76, passed away at his home after a brief illness on Thursday, October 21st. The youngest of 12 was born on January 22, 1934 to Refugio and Maria Galván Leal in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Emma; daughters Rosa Emma (Ruben) Rodriguez...

Noel Villarreal

Noel Villarreal

Oct 19, 2010

NOEL VILLARREAL PHARR - Noel Villarreal, 84, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Scott and White Hospital in Round Rock, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza Vargas Villarreal; his parents, Pedro and Guadalupe Villarreal; a brother and two sisters. Mr. Villarreal is survived by four children, Thelma Diana Villarreal, of Grand Prairie, Texas, Velma Vela Villarreal,...

San Juana Zuniga Pequeno

San Juana Zuniga Pequeno

Oct 16, 2010

SAN JUANA ZUNIGA PEQUENO SAN JUAN - San Juana Zuniga Pequeno, 90, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Pequeno had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Felicitas Zuniga; and two brothers. Mrs. Pequeno is survived by her husband,...

Jesus Lopez Jr.

Jesus Lopez Jr.

Oct 16, 2010

JESUS LOPEZ, JR. McALLEN - Jesus Lopez, Jr., 55, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, Mr. Lopez had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Lopez, Sr. and Norbertha Lopez. Mr. Lopez is survived by his wife, Cruz Lopez of McAllen; three children,...

Martina Garza

Martina Garza

Oct 14, 2010

MARTINA GARZA EDINBURG – Martina Garza, 85, died Thursday, October 14, 2010, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, Mrs. Garza had lived in Edinburg all of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Pedro Garza; a son, Noe Garza; two...

Rosa Dahlia Puente

Rosa Dahlia Puente

Oct 10, 2010

DAHLIA PUENTE EDINBURG – Dahlia Puente, 42, died Sunday, October 10, 2010, at her residence in Edinburg. She had lived in Edinburg for 24 years and was formerly of Hargill. Dahlia had been employed by Bealls Department Store, Law Office of Aron Pena, and by ECISD. She taught at Jefferson Elementary, Brewster School and was currently a curriculum assistant at...

Dahlia Puente

Dahlia Puente

Oct 10, 2010

DAHLIA PUENTE EDINBURG – Dahlia Puente, 42, died Sunday, October 10, 2010, at her residence in Edinburg. She had lived in Edinburg for 24 years and was formerly of Hargill. Dahlia had been employed by Bealls Department Store, Law Office of Aron Pena, and by ECISD. She taught at Jefferson Elementary, Brewster School and was currently a curriculum assistant at...

Julia Marmolejo

Julia Marmolejo

Oct 6, 2010

JULIA MARMOLEJO EDINBURG – Julia Marmolejo, 74, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Poth, Texas, Mrs. Marmolejo had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos. Mrs. Marmolejo is survived by her husband, Refugio Marmolejo of Edinburg; eight children, Juan (Yanira)...

Elva G. De Valle

Elva G. De Valle

Oct 4, 2010

ELVA G. DE VALLE ALAMO - Elva G. De Valle, 69, died Monday, October 5, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alamo, Mrs. De Valle had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lauro and Isabel Garza; and a brother, Rodolfo Garza. Mrs. De Valle is survived by her husband, Carlos De...

Jose M. Garza

Jose M. Garza

Oct 4, 2010

JOSE M. GARZA, SR. McALLEN/BROWNSVILLE - Jose M. Garza Sr., 86, died Monday, October 4, 2010, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Goliad, Texas, on November 16, 1923, Mr. Garza grew up in Edinburg, Texas until 1951. He spent his youth in Edinburg and served in the U.S. Army during World War II serving as a TSgt in the...

Golfredo Garza

Golfredo Garza

Oct 1, 2010

GOLFREDO GARZA SAN JUAN – Golfredo Garza, 72, died Friday, October 1, 2010, at Denton Regional Hospital in Denton, Texas. Born in Falfurrias, Texas, Mr. Garza had lived in San Juan all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julio and Irene Garza; three brothers, Clemente, Gilbert, Alejandro Garza and a sister, Maria Garza. Mr. Garza...

Manuel Casas

Manuel Casas

Sep 30, 2010

MANUEL CASAS ALAMO – Manuel Casas, 42, died Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Manuel Casas Garza and Trinidad Elizondo de Casas; and maternal grandfather, Aurelio Barrera. Manuel is survived by his wife, Virginia “Ginger” Casas; a daughter, Vanessa; his parents, Melquiades Casas and Clarita Barrera...

Concepcion Ventura

Concepcion Ventura

Sep 29, 2010

CONCEPCION VENTURA SAN JUAN - Concepcion Ventura, 86, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Born in El Capote Ranch, Texas, Mrs. Ventura had lived in Pharr most of her life and in San Juan since 1978. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Geronimo and Francisca...

Senona Alicia Garza

Senona Alicia Garza

Sep 26, 2010

SENONA ALICIA GARZA EDINBURG – Senona Alicia Garza, 71, died Sunday, September 26, 2010, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Garza was born in Edinburg and lived there all of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albino Garza; an infant son, Mark Anthony Garza; her parents, Francisco...

Maria Rivera Molina

Maria Rivera Molina

Sep 24, 2010

MARIA RIVERA MOLINA EDINBURG – Maria Rivera Molina, 107, died Friday, September 24, 2010, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cuevitas, Texas, Mrs. Molina had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Faysville. She was a foster mother from 1966 to 1978, during which...

Homero P. Barrera

Homero P. Barrera

Sep 23, 2010

HOMERO P. BARRERA ALAMO — Homero P. Barrera, 78, died Thursday, September 23, 2010, at his residence in Alamo. Born in Miguel Aleman, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Barrera had lived in Alamo since 1977 and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. Mr. Barrera is survived by his wife, Maria G. Barrera, of Alamo; two sons, Jaime (Zulema) Barrera...

Guadalupe Hernandez

Guadalupe Hernandez

Sep 23, 2010

GUADALUPE “LA GUERA” HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN – Guadalupe “La Guera” Hernandez, 90, died Thursday, September 23, 2010, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Montemorelos, Mexico, Mrs. Hernandez had lived in San Juan all her life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband, Isabel “Cuas” Hernandez;...

Juan Homero Trevino

Juan Homero Trevino

Sep 20, 2010

JUAN HOMERO TREVINO PHARR - Juan Homero Trevino, 78, died Monday, September 20, 2010, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home. Born in San Juan, Mr. Trevino had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict....

Maria Elida Garca

Maria Elida Garca

Sep 20, 2010

MARIA ELIDA GARCIA EDINBURG – Maria Elida Garcia, 59, died Monday, September 20, 2010, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Garcia was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in Edinburg since 1994. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Garica, a brother, Juan Torres and parents, Juan Antonio Torres and Maria Torres Zavala. Mrs. Garcia is...

Gilberto Garcia Jr.

Gilberto Garcia Jr.

Sep 19, 2010

GILBERTO GARCIA, JR. SAN JUAN - Gilberto Garcia, Jr., 78, died Sunday, September 19, 2010 at his residence in San Juan. Born in McAllen, Mr. Garcia had lived in San Juan most of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilberto and Aurora...