Obituaries
Raul Hinojosa
Nov 21, 2009
RAUL HINOJOSA EDINBURG – Raul Hinojosa, 50, died Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Hinojosa is survived by his wife, Alicia Hinojosa; four children, Beatriz (Joe Gomez) Hinojosa, Berlinda (Eric Valdez) Hinojosa, David Lee Hinojosa,...
Raul Hinojosa
Nov 21, 2009
RAUL HINOJOSA EDINBURG – Raul Hinojosa, 50, died Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Hinojosa is survived by his wife, Alicia Hinojosa; four children, Beatriz (Joe Gomez) Hinojosa, Berlinda (Eric Valdez) Hinojosa, David Lee Hinojosa,...
David Mercado
Nov 20, 2009
DAVID MERCADO EDINBURG – David Mercado, 73, died Friday, November 20, 2009, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mission he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Mercado was a US Army Veteran. He was a Truck Driver all of his life and enjoyed it immensely. Mr. Mercado enjoyed the outdoors and especially hunting. He is preceded...
David Mercado
Nov 20, 2009
DAVID MERCADO EDINBURG – David Mercado, 73, died Friday, November 20, 2009, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mission he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Mercado was a US Army Veteran. He was a Truck Driver and enjoyed his job immensely. Mr. Mercado enjoyed the outdoors and especially hunting. He is preceded in death by...
Betty Jane Gilliam
Nov 12, 2009
BETTY JANE GILLIAM EDINBURG- Betty Jane Gilliam, 82, died Thursday November 12, 2009 at Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen. Born in Teague, Texas and formerly of Agua Dulce, Texas she had lived in Edinburg since 1970. Mrs. Gilliam was a secretary for the Agua Dulce School District and the Texas Citrus Exchange in Mission. She was a member of...
Juan B. Leal
Nov 12, 2009
JUAN B. LEAL DONNA - Juan B. Leal, 57, died Thursday, November 12, 2009 at his residence in Donna. Born in McAllen, Mr. Leal had lived in Donna for the past 15 years. He was employed by Reys Auto Parts in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his mother, Josefina Leal; a brother, Ignacio Leal, Jr.; and his paternal...
Juan Luna Jr.
Nov 12, 2009
JUAN LUNA, Jr. EDINBURG – Juan Luna, Jr., 76, passes away Thursday, November 12, 2009, at his residence in Edinburg. After living a virtuous life, he has finally conceded his battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Luna was born in Tacubaya Ranch, Brooks County, Texas and had lived in Edinburg for most of his life. He graduated...
Ramiro Salinas
Nov 11, 2009
RAMIRO SALINAS ALAMO - Ramiro Salinas, 66, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Alamo, Mr. Salinas had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cruz and Margarita Salinas; and a brother, Reynaldo Salinas. Mr. Salinas is survived by his wife, Santos Salinas of Alamo; four children, Connie (Mike)...
Emma G. Ramirez
Nov 11, 2009
EMMA G. RAMIREZ ALAMO - Emma G. Ramirez, 79, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Alamo, Mrs. Ramirez had lived there all of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Santos Ramirez; her parents, Francisco and Clara Garza; and a brother,...
Petra Vasquez
Nov 7, 2009
PETRA VASQUEZ SAN JUAN – Petra Vasquez, 81, died Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Mrs. Vasquez was born in Santa Gertrudes Ranch, Tamps., Mexico and had lived in San Juan since 1966. She was member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Ramon...
Petra Vasquez
Nov 7, 2009
PETRA VASQUEZ SAN JUAN – Petra Vasquez, 81, died Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Mrs. Vasquez was born in Santa Gertrudes Ranch, Tamps., Mexico and had lived in San Juan since 1966. She was member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Ramon...
Teodora D. Lopez
Nov 6, 2009
TEODORA D. LOPEZ SAN ANTONIO, TX - Teodora D. Lopez, age 84, went to be with her Lord on November 6, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juvencio Lopez; and a son, David Lopez. Mrs. Lopez is survived by four children, Magdalena L. Mendoza, Juvencio Lopez, both of San Antonio, Texas, Rumaldo "Ron"...
Juan Angel Trevino
Nov 5, 2009
JUAN ANGEL TREVINO SAN JUAN/McALLEN – Juan Angel Trevino, 91, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in La Grulla, Mr. Trevino had lived in San Juan since 1994 and had previously lived in McAllen for 50 years. He was self-employed and was an active member of Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del...
Juan Angel Trevin
Nov 5, 2009
JUAN ANGEL TREVINO SAN JUAN/McALLEN – Juan Angel Trevino, 91, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in La Grulla, Mr. Trevino had lived in San Juan since 1994 and had previously lived in McAllen for 50 years. He was self-employed and was an active member of Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del...
Francisco De Leon Jr.
Nov 4, 2009
FRANCISCO DE LEON JR. EDINBURG – Francisco De Leon, Jr., 77, died Thursday, November 4, 2009 at his residence in San Juan. Born in Tyna, Texas, Mr. De Leon, Jr. had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Norberta De Leon and his parents, Francisco and Natividad De Leon. Mr. De Leon,...
Federico Fred Madarieta
Nov 4, 2009
FEDERICO “FRED” MADARIETA Rupert, Idaho – Federico “Fred” Madarieta, 80, died Wednesday, November 4, 2009, in Edinburg. Born in Ispaster, Vizcaya, Spain, Mr. Madarieta had lived in Rupert, Idaho for the past 63 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcial and Ramona Madarieta; three brothers, Paulino, Jose Miguel and Jacinto Madarieta; a sister, Victoria Madarieta. Mr. Madarieta...
Francisco De Leon Jr.
Nov 4, 2009
FRANCISCO DE LEON JR. EDINBURG – Francisco De Leon Jr. 77, died Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at his residence in San Juan. Born in Mathis, Texas, Mr. De Leon had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Norberta De~ Leon and his parents,Francisco and Natividad De Leon. Mr. De Leon is survived...
Josefina "Josie" Lopez
Nov 2, 2009
JOSEFINA "JOSIE" LOPEZ McALLEN - Josefina "Josie" Lopez, 59, died Monday, November 2, 2009 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Born in Pharr, Ms. Lopez had lived in McAllen for the past 28 years and was a member of Templo Bethel in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pilar and Juana Ramirez; and a brother,...
Adelfa L. Olmeda
Oct 30, 2009
ADELFA L. OLMEDA SAN JUAN - Adelfa L. Olmeda, 88, died Friday, October 30, 2009 at her residence in San Juan. Born in San Juan, Mrs. Olmeda was formerly of Pharr and had lived in San Juan since 1990. She was a member of Iglesia Bautista Monte Calvario in Pharr. Her heart's desire and prayers was that all her children...
Gerrie Naughton Sister
Oct 29, 2009
SISTER GERRIE NAUGHTON PHARR - Sister Gerrie Naughton, RSM, 67, died Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Comfort House in McAllen. Sister Gerrie, born Catherine Naughton of County Roscommon, Ireland, was the daughter of Patrick and Mary Naughton. A Sister of Mercy for fifty years, and well known as an educator of young women and adults. Gerrie's initial years of ministry...