Obituaries
Guadalupe G. Ozuna
Feb 28, 2010
GUADALUPE G. OZUNA ALAMO/ELECTRA – Guadalupe G. Ozuna, 89, died Sunday, February 28, 2010, at her residence in Electra, Texas. Born in Rio Grande City, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Elias Reyna; a son, Gerardo Reyna, two daughters, Victoria Reyna and Yolanda Martinez; and her parents, Hilario...
Adolfo L. Benavidez Jr.
Feb 26, 2010
ADOLFO L. BENAVIDEZ, JR. PHARR – Adolfo L. Benavidez, Jr., 59, died Friday, February 26, 2010, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Benavidez had lived in Pharr all of his life and was a member of Templo Bethel in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his father, Adolfo G. Benavidez. Mr. Benavidez is survived by his...
Dario "Derry" Olivarez Jr.
Feb 24, 2010
DARIO “ DERRY” OLIVAREZ JR. DALLAS/SAN ISIDRO – Dario “Derry” Olivarez Jr., 49, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Born in Mission, Mr. Olivarez had lived in Dallas most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Dario Olivarez Sr. Mr. Olivarez is survived by his mother, Ogla Olivarez of...
Silvia Gloria Silva
Feb 24, 2010
SILVIA GLORIA SILVA MISSION - Silvia Gloria Silva, 50, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at her residence in Mission. Born in San Juan, Ms. Silva had lived in Mission most of her life and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Mission. Ms. Silva is survived by a son, Jerry Lee Gonzalez of Austin, Texas; her parents, Gonzalo...
Virginia G. Castillo
Feb 19, 2010
VIRGINIA G. CASTILLO SAN JUAN - Virginia G. Castillo, 87, died Friday, February 19, 2010 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Castillo; five sisters; and two brothers. Mrs. Castillo is survived by three sons, Adrian Castillo, Alfredo Castillo, both of San Juan, Arnoldo Castillo of Holt, Michigan; a daughter, Aida...
Ronnie Lee Rodriguez
Feb 18, 2010
RONNIE LEE RODRIGUEZ MCALLEN – Ronnie Lee Rodriguez, 27, died Thursday, February 18, 2010 in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Ronnie had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Ronnie is survived by seven children, Citlaly, Anthony Jamal, Iridia, Adrian, Derick, Adam, and Dion Rodriguez, his parents, Jose Luis and Ida Ann Rodriguez,...
Andrew Nathan Garcia
Feb 15, 2010
ANDREW NATHAN GARCIA DONNA - Andrew Nathan Garcia, 4, died Monday, February 15, 2010 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Andrew was born in Edinburg and had lived in Donna most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Hilario Fabian Garcia; an aunt, Bertha Lopez; and his great-grandmother, Vicenta M. Garcia. Andrew is survived by his...
Dalia R. Lorenzo
Feb 13, 2010
DALIA R. LORENZO PHARR - Dalia R. Lorenzo, 87, died Saturday, February 13, 2010 at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas. Born in Sharyland, Mrs. Lorenzo had lived in Pharr all of her life and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Delfino Lorenzo,...
Tomas Rendon
Feb 10, 2010
TOMAS RENDON EDINBURG – Tomas Rendon, 83, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in La Noria Ranch, Texas, Mr. Rendon had lived in Red Gate most of his life and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in San Manuel. He was a retired school bus driver...
Maria De Lourdes Guzman
Feb 6, 2010
MARIA DE LOURDES GUZMAN SAN JUAN - Maria De Lourdes Guzman, 47, died Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Weslaco, Mrs. Guzman had lived in San Juan most of her life and was a member of Epiphany Episcopal Church in Raymondville, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Rosa...
Donald Peter Gayken
Feb 2, 2010
DONALD PETER GAYKEN EDINBURG — Donald Peter Gayken, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Lennox, South Dakota to John Gayken and Christina Poppinga on March 24, 1928. He was a longtime resident of Edinburg. He came to Texas in 1948 and was stationed at Lackland and Kelly Air Force Bases in...
Pedro Garza
Jan 29, 2010
PEDRO GARZA EDINBURG – Pedro Garza, 92, died Friday, January 29, 2010, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Garza was born in La Palmita, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in Edinburg since 1943. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by a son, Noe Garza; two grandchildren, Leana De Leon...
Felix Salazar
Jan 28, 2010
FELIX SALAZAR SAN JUAN - Felix Salazar, 86, died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at his residence in San Juan. Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Mr. Salazar had lived in San Juan most of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers;...
Evelyn G. Tobin
Jan 27, 2010
EVELYN G. TOBIN EDINBURG - Evelyn G. Tobin, 84, went peacefully to the Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 surrounded by her family at The Bridges in Mission, TX. Evelyn was born on September 29, 1925 at Cibolo Ranch in Concepcion, TX to Rafael and Luciana Garcia. She lived her life devoted to God, family, and her many lifelong friends....
Adan Cadena
Jan 24, 2010
ADAN G. CADENA EDINBURG – Adan G. Cadena, 87, went peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loved ones at his bedside, Sunday morning, January 24, 2010, at his residence in Edinburg. He was born in Weslaco on May 4, 1922 to Alfredo and Trinidad Cadena. Mr. Cadena joined the US Navy in 1942 and served two years on the...
Piedad P. "Beva" Hernandez
Jan 23, 2010
PIEDAD “BEVA” P. HERNANDEZ PHARR – Piedad “Beva” P. Hernandez, 76, died Saturday, January 23, 2010, at her residence in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Hernandez, Sr.; and her parents, Roman and Teodora Puente. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by a son, Alfredo Hernandez, Jr.; two daughters, Mandy (Jaime) Reyna and Dolores Hernandez; three grandchildren, Dustin,...
Celia Banda
Jan 19, 2010
CELIA BANDA PHARR - Celia Banda, 86, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Driscoll, Texas, Mrs. Banda was formerly of Hargill and had lived in Pharr since 1952. She was a member of Iglesia Buenas Nuevas Pentecostes in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Adolfo Banda; three sisters; and...
Gilberto G. Rodriguez
Jan 19, 2010
GILBERTO G. RODRIGUEZ ALAMO - Gilberto G. Rodriguez, 56, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010, surrounded by his family at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Rodriguez was born in Alamo and had lived there all of his life. He was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his mother, San Juanita...
Rene Gorena Jr.
Jan 18, 2010
RENE GORENA, JR. The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want Psalms 23 DONNA - Rene Gorena, Jr., 46, was called home by his heavenly Father on January 18, 2010. He was born March 5, 1963 to Rene and Irma Gorena. He was a 1982 graduate of Donna High School. Rene was a beloved father, son, brother, nephew and...
Gustavo Edgar Carrizales
Jan 15, 2010
GUSTAVO CARRIZALES EDINBURG- Gustavo Carrizales, 71, passed away Friday January 15, 2010 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg he had lived there all of his life. Mr. Carrizales is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Narcissa Carrizales. He is survived by his wife, Lucia V. Carrizales of Linn; four children, Gustavo (Esther) Carrizales, Jr. of Linn,...