Obituaries
Leonila Perez
Jul 21, 2010
LEONILA PEREZ SAN JUAN - Leonila Perez, 88, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in General Teran, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Perez had lived in San Juan for 60 years and was formerly of La Feria. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by...
Aurora G. Mendez
Jul 21, 2010
AURORA G. MENDEZ SAN JUAN - Aurora G. Mendez, 70, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in N.L., Mexico, Mrs. Mendez had lived in San Juan all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Mendez; and her parents, Santiago and Guadalupe Garcia. Mrs. Mendez is survived by a son, Richard...
Enrique V. Elizondo
Jul 20, 2010
ENRIQUE V. ELIZONDO PHARR - Enrique V. Elizondo, 87, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Huinala, N.L., Mexico, Mr. Elizondo was formerly of Alamo and had lived in Pharr since 2005. He was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church in Pharr. Mr. Elizondo is survived by his wife, Ana Maria Elizondo of Pharr;...
Senona Bernal
Jul 20, 2010
SENONA BERNAL ALAMO - Senona Bernal, 90, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in San Juan. Born in Harlingen, Mrs. Bernal had lived in Alamo all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Bernal; a daughter, Frances Solis; two granddaughters, Sylvia Gutierrez and Sara Vela. Mrs. Bernal is survived by three sons, Leonardo (Domitila) Bernal, Alejandro...
Jorge Acosta
Jul 19, 2010
JORGE ACOSTA EDINBURG — Jorge Acosta, 73, died Monday, July 19, 2010, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Mr. Acosta was formerly of Napa Valley, California and lived in Edinburg. Mr. Acosta is preceded in death by his parents, Brautio and Petra Acosta; two brothers, Roman and Justo Acosta and two brothers-in-law,...
Silvestre Olivarez
Jul 14, 2010
SILVESTRE OLIVAREZ EDINBURG – Silvestre Olivarez, 89, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mission, Mr. Olivarez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by wife, Amalia Tovar Olivarez; a son, Rigoberto Sanchez and four sisters. Mr. Olivarez is survived by his wife, Aurelia Olivarez, of...
Mariano Jurado
Jul 14, 2010
MARIANO JURADO EDINBURG – Mariano Juarado, 81, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at his residence in Edinburg surrounded by his family. Born in Gomez Palacios, Durango, Mexico, Mr. Juarado had lived in Edinburg since 1993.He served as Deacon of Catholic Church for 21 years. Mr. Juarado is survived by his wife, Maria Teodora Jurado of Edinburg; nine...
Maria Cruz R. Vasquez
Jul 13, 2010
MARIA CRUZ R. VASQUEZ PHARR - Maria Cruz R. Vasquez, 84, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She was surrounded by her family as she passed on to her journey to eternal life. Mrs. Vasquez was born in Alamo and lived in Pharr since 1967. She is preceded...
Joaquin Gonzalez Jr.
Jul 13, 2010
Joaquin “Kino” Gonzalez Jr. EDINBURG – Joaquin “Kino” Gonzalez Jr. 75, entered into his peaceful journey to heaven on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Gonzalez had lived there all of his life. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Mr. Gonzalez was in the U.S. Army...
Oralia Amaro Morin
Jul 11, 2010
ORALIA AMORA MORIN EDINBURG – Oralia Amaro Morin, 58, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in La Villa, Texas, Mr. Morin had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her mother, Guillerma Amaro. Mrs. Morin is...
Alfrddo Cortez
Jul 10, 2010
Alfredo “La Coneja” Cortez EDINBURG – Alfredo “La Coneja” Cortez, 82, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 10, 2010, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Cortez had lived there most of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Cortez; his parents, Esteban and...
Victor Carrillo
Jul 6, 2010
VICTOR CARRILLO PHARR — Victor Carrillo, 88, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Mexico, Mr. Carrillo had lived in Pharr most of his life. He established Vic's Auto Rebuilders in 1967. Mr. Carrillo was very active in the community for many years, and was recognized as citizen of the year by the Pharr Chamber...
Maria "Lupe" Gonzalez-Navarro
Jul 4, 2010
MARIA "LUPE" GONZALEZ-NAVARRO PHARR - Maria "Lupe" Gonzalez-Navarro, 64, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 in Mission. Mrs. Navarro was born in Pharr and had lived there all of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Eloy Garcia, Jr.; a sister, Gloria Mauricio; and her parents,...
Jesusa S. Jimenez
Jul 4, 2010
JESUSA S. JIMENEZ SAN JUAN - Jesusa S. Jimenez, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at her residence in San Juan. Born in Matehuala, S.L.P., Mexico, Mrs. Jimenez had lived in San Juan most of her life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded...
Natalia Rios
Jul 1, 2010
NATALIA RIOS EDINBURG – Natalia Rios, 82, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mrs. Rios was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of her life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Lazara Badillo; two sisters, Rosario Rios...
Gilberto L. Flores
Jul 1, 2010
GILBERTO "GIL" FLORES SAN JUAN - Gilberto "Gil" Flores, 73, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Flores was born in San Juan and had lived there all of his life. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Erculana Flores;...
Lydia Carrizales Garza
Jul 1, 2010
LYDIA CARRIZALES GARZA SAN MARCOS/EDINBURG - Lydia Carrizales Garza, 56, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010, at her residence in San Marcos, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Garza was born March 21, 1954 in Edinburg and graduated from Edinburg High School in 1973. She enjoyed a long, successful career in banking and accounting with First City Bank, Frost Bank, Texas...
Jose Perez
Jul 1, 2010
JOSE PEREZ PHARR - Jose Perez, 82, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mexico, Mr. Perez had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cayetano and Mercedes Perez; and six brothers. Mr. Perez is survived by...
Maria Isabel Ortiz
Jun 28, 2010
MARIA ISABEL ORTIZ LOPEZ ALAMO - Maria Isabel Ortiz Lopez, 66, died Monday, June 28, 2010 at her residence in Alamo. Born in Puebla, Mexico, Ms. Ortiz had lived in Alamo since 1988 and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by a son, Carlos Eduardo Ortiz; a brother, Constantino Lopez; and her...
Audrey Salome Cantu
Jun 26, 2010
AUDREY SALOME CANTU ALAMO - Audrey Salome Cantu, infant, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Audrey is survived by her parents, Juan and Josie Cantu, of Alamo; a brother, Juan Cantu Jr., of Edinburg; four sisters, Jalexa E. Cantu, Kayla Cantu, both of Alamo, Jenay C. Cantu, Jasmin C. Cantu, both of Edinburg; paternal...

