Obituaries

Simon Casas

Simon Casas

Aug 22, 2010

SIMON CASAS EDINBURG – Simon Casas, 84, died Sunday, August 22, 2010, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, Mr. Casas had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Vicenta Casas; two sisters, Dolores Barrientes and Guadalupe Ruiz; three brothers, Juan Casas, Simon Casas and Manuel Casas. Mr. Casas...

Reyes "Rey" Aranda Jr.

Reyes "Rey" Aranda Jr.

Aug 17, 2010

REYES "REY" ARANDA, JR. SAN JUAN - Reyes "Rey" Aranda, Jr., 55, died Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mr. Aranda had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Rodolfo "Fito" Aranda, Oscar Aranda; and his father, Reyes Aranda. Mr. Aranda is survived by four children,...

Refugia S. Garza

Refugia S. Garza

Aug 17, 2010

REFUGIA S. GARCIA EDINBURG – Refugia Garcia, 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Garcia had lived there most of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio Garcia; two sisters, Rebecca...

Marciano Villanueva

Marciano Villanueva

Aug 16, 2010

MARCIANO VILLANUEVA DONNA - Marciano Villanueva, 92, died Monday, August 16, 2010 at his residence in Donna. Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Mr. Villanueva had lived in Donna since 1956. Mr. Villanueva is survived by his wife, Gregoria Villanueva; 13 children, Ramon Villanueva, Fidel Villanueva, Silvano Villanueva, Maria Ramos, Norberta Ortiz, Jose Francisco Villanueva, Alberto Villanueva, Leticia Salinas, Luis...

Mary Garza

Mary Garza

Aug 16, 2010

MARY GARZA EDINBURG – Mary Garza, 54, died Monday, August 16, 2010, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Texas, Mrs. Garza had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leoandro and Marta Ramirez; and a brother, Jorge Garza. Mrs. Garza is survived by her husband, Atanacio Garza; four children, Cindy Garza,...

Francisco Mata Sr.

Francisco Mata Sr.

Aug 15, 2010

FRANCISCO MATA, SR. McALLEN - Francisco Mata, Sr., 89, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Mata was born in McAllen and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sabino and Hilaria Mata; three brothers and two sisters. Mr. Mata is survived by his wife, Rosa Mata of...

Juana G. Pena

Juana G. Pena

Aug 14, 2010

JUANA G. PENA McALLEN - Juana G. Pena, 85, died Saturday, August 14, 2010 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Milpas, N.L., Mexico, Mrs. Pena had lived in McAllen for 40 years. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Alma Delia Dominguez; and her parents, Francisco and Anita Garza. Mrs. Pena is survived by her husband, Rodolfo Pena of...

Jesus B. Calvillo

Jesus B. Calvillo

Aug 8, 2010

JESUS B. CALVILLO Dt. 31:8 For the Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you. EDINBURG - Jesus B. Calvillo, 73, died Sunday, August 8, 2010, at his residence in Edinburg, Texas. Mr. Calvillo was born in San Diego, Texas and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He...

Juventino De Leon

Juventino De Leon

Aug 8, 2010

JUVENTINO DE LEON SAN JUAN – Juventino De Leon, 77, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, Mr. De Leon was formerly of Alamo and lived in San Juan. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. He is preceded in death by a son, Martin De Leon. Mr....

Eliseo Salinas

Eliseo Salinas

Aug 7, 2010

ELISEO SALINAS PHARR - Eliseo Salinas, 82, died Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. He was born in New Gulf, Texas and had lived in Pharr most of his life. Mr. Salinas was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the U.S. Occupation of Japan during World War II as a military police. After World...

Juan A. Gomez

Juan A. Gomez

Aug 6, 2010

JUAN A. GOMEZ LA VILLA – Juan A. Gomez, 72, died Friday, August 6, 2010 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in Montemorelos, N.L., Mexico, Mr. Gomez was formerly of San Carlos and had lived in La Villa since 2002. Mr. Gomez is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Gomez of La Villa; a son, Juan Antonio (Noelia) Gomez,...

Maria Elena Flores

Maria Elena Flores

Aug 4, 2010

MARIA ELENA FLORES EDINBURG – Maria Elena Flores, 61, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at her residence Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Flores had lived there all of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rosendo “Tito” Flores; her mother,...

Angel Montero

Angel Montero

Aug 4, 2010

ANGEL MONTERO SAN JUAN - Angel Montero, 31, died Wednesday, August 4, 2010. He was born in Laguna De Gomez Tamasopo, San Luis Potosi, Mexico and had lived in San Juan most of his life. Angel is survived by his wife, Anna Lee Montero; two sons, Angel Montero, Brandon Montero; and two daughters, Oneida Montero, Miranda Montero, all of San...

Lydia C. Villarreal

Lydia C. Villarreal

Aug 4, 2010

LYDIA C. VILLARREAL EDINBURG – Lydia C. Villarreal, 82, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Villarreal had lived in Alton for most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. She was a very loving mother who inspired...

Emma Herlinda Villarreal

Emma Herlinda Villarreal

Aug 2, 2010

LINDA VILLARREAL EDINBURG – Linda Villarreal, 72, entered eternal rest on Monday, August 2, 2010, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Karnes City, Texas, Mrs. Villarreal had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Guadalupe Leal....

Leonila P. Caballero

Leonila P. Caballero

Aug 1, 2010

LEONILA P. CABALLERO ALAMO – Leonila P. Caballero, 70, entered eternal rest Sunday, August 1, 2010, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Mrs. Caballero was born in Alamo and had lived there all of her life. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo and was employed by Hidalgo County Head Start Program for over 30 years. She...

Alfoncina Lopez

Alfoncina Lopez

Aug 1, 2010

ALFONCINA "NINA" LOPEZ SAN JUAN - Alfoncina "Nina" Lopez, 73, died Sunday, August 1, 2010, at her residence in San Juan. Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Mrs. Lopez had lived in San Juan for 24 years and was formerly of Pharr. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by...

Maria Reyes Gonzalez

Maria Reyes Gonzalez

Jul 31, 2010

MARIA REYES GONZALEZ McAllen - Maria Reyes Gonzalez, 79, died Saturday, July 31, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Hidalgo, Mrs. Gonzalez had lived in McAllen all of her life. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in McAllen. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Maria Del Rosario Moreno; her mother, Camila De...

Jose "Joey" Muniz

Jose "Joey" Muniz

Jul 24, 2010

JOSE “JOEY” MUNIZ EDINBURG – Jose “Joey” Muniz, 30, died on Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Joey had lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Octavio Muniz Sr. Joey is survived by three children, Jose Muniz Jr., Ethen Muniz both of Edinburg, Juliette Muniz of La Blanca; his mother,...

Jose "Joey" Muniz

Jose "Joey" Muniz

Jul 24, 2010

JOSE “JOEY” MUNIZ EDINBURG – Jose “Joey” Muniz, 30, died on Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Joey had lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Octavio Muniz Sr. Joey is survived by three children, Jose Muniz Jr., Ethen Muniz both of Edinburg, Juliette Muniz of La Blanca; his mother,...