Obituaries

Nov 8, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

ARMANDO MARTINEZ

EDCOUCH - Armando Martinez, 87, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, in McAllen Texas.

He is preceded in death by his son, Isidro Martinez; mother of his children, Eulalia Martinez; three siblings, Baldemar Martinez, German Martinez, and Francisco Alamio. 

Mr. Martinez is survived by his five children, Florencia Martinez Jimenez, San Juanita Martinez Robledo, Armando Martinez Jr., Erika Martinez, Cynthia Martinez;...

Nov 8, 2024

JESSIE C. ABITUA

SAN JUAN – Jessie C. Abitua 87, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and Maria de los Angeles Abitua; four siblings, Joaquin Abitua, Jr., Leonardo Abitua, Anita Abitua, and Maria Luisa Puente.

Jessie is survived by his wife, Estella Abitua; his seven children, April...

Nov 7, 2024

Nov 7, 2024

Nov 7, 2024

Elisa Gaytan, 89, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.

Elisa Q. Gaytan was born on January 26, 1935 in Van Horn, Texas. As a young girl she became involved in the church by the influence of her paternal grandmother. Being the apple of her grandmother's eye at a young age, she was always encouraged to attend church...

Nov 5, 2024

LINO MENDIOLA JR.

MCALLEN - Lino Mendiola, Jr. was born July 22, 1942 in Laredo, Texas. He passed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on November 5, 2024, in McAllen, Texas as a result of natural causes.

 Lino was born in Laredo to Lino Mendiola, Sr. and Mary Luisa Guerra Mendiola. Lino graduated from Central Catholic High School in San...

Nov 5, 2024

ELIZA C. BECERRA

EDINBURG – Eliza C. Becerra, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Maria Coronado; sister, Maria Elena Cantu; and a brother, Adan Coronado.

Mrs. Becerra is survived by her husband, Reyes Becerra; son, Reyes (Aurora) Becerra Jr.; three grandchildren, Daniella Flores, Savannah Salinas Becerra, Eliza Becerra; ten siblings,...

Nov 5, 2024

JOSE CURA

EDINBURG - Jose Cura, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Rosalinda Cura; and his parents, Florencio and Concepcion Cura. 

Mr. Cura is survived by his wife, Maria Elva Cura; five children, Jose (Judith) Cura Jr., Richard Cura, Gilbert (Anita) Cura, Leticia Cura, David Cura; four grandchildren; five...

Nov 5, 2024

Roel “Buddy” Lizcano Jr.

Pharr- Roel “Buddy” Lizcano Jr., 59, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Comfort House in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roel and Ofelia Lizcano.

Mr. Lizcano is survived by siblings, Rebecca Lizcano Gazca and Robert (Belinda) Lizcano; nephews, Patrick Gazca, Phillip Gazca, and Robert A. (Marlene) Lizcano; and nieces, Pamela (Alyssa) Gazca and Megan (Antonio)...

Nov 3, 2024

PHARR -  Alicia Soto, 60, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gilberto Soto, Sr.

Ms. Soto is survived by her mother, Eva Soto; six siblings, Christina Garcia, Raul, Ramiro (Sandra), Joe (Chayo), Gilbert Jr., and Rene (Marissa) Soto; and 15 nieces and nephews.

The Soto family would like to thank...

Nov 2, 2024

Eileen Eilerts Sullivan, 84, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.Eileen was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Betty Armstrong Burt and Thomas Thielin Eilerts. The family eventually settled in Eldon, MO. After attending Drury College in Springfield, MO she and her husband moved to Bartlesville, OK to raise their family. She was active in her children's...

Nov 1, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

RICARDO CORTEZ

McALLEN-   Ricardo Cortez, 77, died Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen.

Mr. Cortez is survived by his three children, Manny (Layla) Cunningham, Ricardo (Cynthia) Cortez, and Regina Cortez; a grandchild; two siblings, Nieves “Queenie” Cortez, and Diana Franta.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, November...

Oct 26, 2024

Virginia Morales Rodriguez, 72, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rodolfo Raul Rodriguez Jr.; and her parents, Reyes and Maria Morales Sr.; eight siblings, Valentina Morales, Agustin Morales, Eulalia M. Zamarripa, Clara M. Montiel, Dominga Morales, Maria Estella Morales, David Morales Jr., and Juan Morales.

Mrs. Rodriguez is survived...

Oct 24, 2024

Esther M. Jimenez died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 98 years of age. She was born on January 14, 1926 to Enrique Molina and Maria Rivera Molina.She was the eldest of five brothers and four sisters and had resided north of Edinburg, in the Faysville area most of her life. She was a member of the St. Theresa Church where...

Oct 23, 2024

HORTENCIA MORALEZ

EDINBURG – Hortencia Moralez, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Reynaldo Moralez; daughter, Yolanda Moralez; and a grandson, Tommy Lee Gomez. 

Mrs. Moralez is survived by five children, Estella Garcia, Odilia Moralez, Ophelia Moralez, Edward Moralez, Berlinda Moralez; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; six siblings, Alfonso Raissez, Ester...

Oct 23, 2024

NELDA R. SERVIN

EDINBURG – Nelda R. Servin, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Teresa Rodriguez. 

Mrs. Servin is survived by her husband, Francisco Antonio Servin; three children, Luis (Mary) Servin, Maritza Servin (Higinio) Lozano, Maxinne (Antonio) Esparza; six grandchildren, Nina Lizeth (Trey) Suarez, Luis Servin Jr.,...

Oct 23, 2024

Oct 22, 2024

RAUL RODRIGUEZ CURA

MCALLEN – Raul Rodriguez Cura, 75, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Michelle Raylynn Cura; parents, Raul and Margarita Cura; and his brother, Leonel Cura. 

Mr. Cura is survived by his five children, Carlos (Cynthia Yvette Sanchez) Cura, Michael (Gloria Cortez) Cura, Cynthia (Fernando...