Obituaries
Paz Sunga Garcia
Nov 28, 2009
PAZ SUNGA GARCIA MISSION - Paz Sunga Garcia, 95, died Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Arbor View Rehabilitation Nursing Center in McAllen. Born in Manila, Philippines, Mrs. Garcia had lived in Mission since 1980. She was a member of St.Paul's Catholic Church in Mission. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Garcia; and a brother, Carlos Sunga. Mrs....
Juan Roman Balderas
Nov 26, 2009
JUAN R. "BIG JOHN" BALDERAS SAN JUAN - Juan R. "Big John" Balderas, 43, died Thursday, November 26, 2009 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in McAllen, Mr. Balderas was formerly of Alamo and had lived in San Juan since 1997. He was employed by McAllen Police Department as a detention specialist. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose...
Aaron Noel Longoria
Nov 26, 2009
AARON NOEL LONGORIA EDINBURG/MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS – Aaron Noel Longoria, 24, died Thursday, November 26, 2009 at his residence in Edinburg. Aaron was born in Missouri City, Texas and had lived there all of his life, he was a member of St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church in Missouri City. He graduated from Lawrence Elkins High School in 2003, and attended The...
Maria S. Longoria
Nov 25, 2009
MARIA S. LONGORIA EDINBURG – Maria S. Longoria, 96, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Longoria was born in Edinburg and had lived there most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lucas Longoria; a son, Humberto Longoria;...
David Victor Cantu
Nov 22, 2009
DAVID VICTOR CANTU SAN JUAN - David Victor Cantu, 47, died Sunday, November 22, 2009, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in San Juan, Mr. Cantu had lived there most of his life and was a member of Los Wesleyanos United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel G. Cantu; and a brother, Daniel G. Cantu, Jr....
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,...