Obituaries
Luis G. Gutierrez
Jul 9, 2009
LUIS G. GUTIERREZ PHARR - Luis G. Gutierrez, 88, died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at LifeCare Hospitals of South Texas in McAllen. Born in Kingsville, Texas, Mr. Gutierrez had lived in Pharr since 1970 and was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Iracema J. George; a sister, Virginia Salinas;...
Benito Cano Iii
Jul 8, 2009
BENITO CANO III EDINBURG – Benito Cano III, 48, died Wednesday, June 8, 2009 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cano was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. He was a very loving husband, father and son and will be deeply missed by his...
Juan S. Tijerina
Jul 7, 2009
JUAN S. TIJERINA McALLEN - Juan S. Tijerina, 60, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at his residence in McAllen. Born in Raymondville, Texas, Mr. Tijerina had lived in McAllen all of his life. He was a member of San Juan Diego Catholic Church in McAllen. Mr. Tijerina is survived by his wife, Alicia Tijerina; a son, Juan (Amada) Tijerina, Jr.,...
Julian S. Vela
Jul 3, 2009
JULIAN S. VELA The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16 PHARR - Julian S. Vela, 83, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 3, 2009 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Pawnee, Texas, Mr. Vela had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a founding member of...
Rosario Gutierrez
Jul 1, 2009
ROSARIO GUTIERREZ MCALLEN – Rosario Gutierrez, 84, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Born in Doctor Gonzalez, N.L. Mexico, Mr. Gutierrez had lived in McAllen most of his life. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in McAllen and member of the Men’s Club. He was owner...
Carlota Gonzalez
Jun 30, 2009
CARLOTA GONZALEZ SAN JUAN - Carlota Gonzalez, 64, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at her residence in San Juan. Born in Ebano, S.L.P., Mexico, Mrs. Gonzalez was formerly of Pharr and had lived in San Juan for the past two years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Hermila Gonzalez; and a sister, Maria De Jesus Gonzalez....
Guadalupe Rubio
Jun 30, 2009
GUADALUPE RUBIO ALAMO - Guadalupe Rubio, 81, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Rubio was born in Poncitlan, Jalisco, Mexico and had lived in Alamo since 1957. He was a member of Liberty Temple in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ofelia Rubio; a brother, Jose Rubio; and a sister,...
Maria S. Ramirez
Jun 28, 2009
MARIA S. RAMIREZ PHARR - Maria S. Ramirez, 72, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Mercedes, Mrs. Ramirez had lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis H. Ramirez; a daughter, Sylvia R....
Juan M. Garza
Jun 26, 2009
JUAN M. GARZA ALAMO - Juan M. Garza, 52, died Friday, June 26, 2009 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in San Juan, Mr. Garza had lived in Alamo all of his life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. He is preceded in death by a brother, Jessie Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Maria...
David Madero
Jun 23, 2009
DAVID MADERO McALLEN - David Madero, 45, passed away to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Juan Madero, Jr. David is survived by a son, Aaron R. Madero; his mother, Catalina Madero; four sisters, Janie Garcia, Irma Anzaldua, Nora Madero and Linda Madero; three brothers,...
Aurora Campos Galvan
Jun 22, 2009
AURORA CAMPOS GALVAN . EDINBURG – Aurora Campos Galvan, 93, died Monday, June 22, 2009, at her residence in San Juan. Born in San Carlos, Tamps., Mexico, Mrs. Galvan had lived in San Juan all of her life. She was a member of Iglesia Nueva Jerusalem of San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Campos; five...
Onesimo C. Perez
Jun 22, 2009
ONESIMO C. PEREZ EDINBURG – Onesimo C. Perez, 78, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 22, 2009, at Bayshore Medical Center in Pasedena, Texas. Mr. Perez was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lisa...
Olivia Guerra
Jun 21, 2009
OLIVIA GUERRA EDINBURG – Olivia Guerra, 73, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at her residence in Edinburg. Mrs. Guerra was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Oralia Guerra; her parents, Antonio and Dionicia Martinez; a brother...
Senaida M. Pineda
Jun 19, 2009
SENAIDA M. PINEDA SAN JUAN - Senaida Pineda a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, joined our Lord in heaven surrounded by her loving family on June 19, 2009. She was born in San Patricio, Texas. In 1965 she moved to the Valley with her husband. She was known for her master green thumb. Out of all...
Consuelo "Connie" Aleman
Jun 18, 2009
CONSUELO “CONNIE” ALEMAN EDINBURG – Consuelo “Connie” Aleman, 56, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Robstown, Texas, Mrs. Aleman had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Aleman II; two grandchildren, Amanda and Clarissa...
Paula B. Perez
Jun 16, 2009
PAULA B. PEREZ EDINBURG – Paula B. Perez, 93, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Arbor View Nursing Home in McAllen. Born in China, N.L., Mexico, Mrs. Perez had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. She lived life to the fullest yet always put others before herself. Her...
Audrey Aliah Alvarado
Jun 16, 2009
AUDREY ALIAH ALVARADO PHARR - Audrey Aliah Alvarado, infant, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Audrey is survived by her parents, Erasmo Alvarado and Kassandra Villarreal; maternal grandparents, Rene Villarreal and Ysenia Villarreal; paternal grandmother, Mariana Hernandez; maternal great-grandmothers, Ester Ramos and Juana "Chona" Villarreal; paternal great-grandmother, Julia Alvarado; and three uncles, Rene Villarreal...
Emeterio Gracia
Jun 15, 2009
EMETERIO GRACIA PHARR - Emeterio Gracia, 94, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mission, Mr. Gracia was formerly of San Juan and had lived in Pharr for the past 13 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Gracia. Mr. Gracia is survived by four children, Jose (Maria Elena) Gracia of Donna,...
Faustina Salazar
Jun 14, 2009
FAUSTINA “TINA” SALAZAR EDINBURG – Faustina “Tina” Salazar, 70, died Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in San Sebastian, Texas, Mrs. Salazar had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gil and Florinda Falcon; a...
Jose Marcos Saucedo Sr.
Jun 14, 2009
JOSE MARCOS SAUCEDO, SR. EDINBURG - Jose Marcos Saucedo, Sr., 95, died Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Solara Hospital in Edinburg. Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Mr. Saucedo had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margarita Saucedo; his parents,...