Obituaries
Leopoldo Olmeda Iii
Oct 25, 2010
Leopoldo Olmeda, III. Edinburg – Life should be lived with a song in your heart, a skip in your step and a smile that comes from somewhere far beyond a mere expression on your face. As we heard the news of our friend, uncle, cousin, brother and son leaving the world we all feel comfortable in, we were saddened; but...
Abel Diaz Jt.
Oct 23, 2010
ABEL DIAZ, JR. EDINBURG - Abel Diaz Jr., 79, died Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mercedes, Mr. Diaz had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abel Sr. and Francisca Diaz; two brothers,...
Abel Diaz Jr.
Oct 23, 2010
ABEL DIAZ, JR. EDINBURG - Abel Diaz Jr., 79, died Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mercedes, Mr. Diaz had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abel Sr. and Francisca Diaz; two brothers,...
Alicia "Licha" Salazar
Oct 22, 2010
ALICIA "LICHA" SALAZAR PHARR - Alicia "Licha" Salazar, 86, entered eternal rest Friday, October 22, 2010, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Salazar was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived in Pharr for 61 years. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary...
Rita Esparza
Oct 22, 2010
RITA ESPARZA EDINBURG - On the 22nd of October, Rita Esparza, our beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and a dear friend, has fallen to sleep where she is presently awaiting the resurrection that has been promised to us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her fahter, Guadalupe Esparza Jr.; a brother, Samuel...
Arturo Galvan Leal
Oct 21, 2010
Arturo Galván Leal PHARR – Arturo Galván Leal, age 76, passed away at his home after a brief illness on Thursday, October 21st. The youngest of 12 was born on January 22, 1934 to Refugio and Maria Galván Leal in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Emma; daughters Rosa Emma (Ruben) Rodriguez...
Don Arturo Galvan Leal
Oct 21, 2010
Arturo Galván Leal PHARR – Arturo Galván Leal, age 76, passed away at his home after a brief illness on Thursday, October 21st. The youngest of 12 was born on January 22, 1934 to Refugio and Maria Galván Leal in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Emma; daughters Rosa Emma (Ruben) Rodriguez...
Noel Villarreal
Oct 19, 2010
NOEL VILLARREAL PHARR - Noel Villarreal, 84, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Scott and White Hospital in Round Rock, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza Vargas Villarreal; his parents, Pedro and Guadalupe Villarreal; a brother and two sisters. Mr. Villarreal is survived by four children, Thelma Diana Villarreal, of Grand Prairie, Texas, Velma Vela Villarreal,...
San Juana Zuniga Pequeno
Oct 16, 2010
SAN JUANA ZUNIGA PEQUENO SAN JUAN - San Juana Zuniga Pequeno, 90, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mrs. Pequeno had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Felicitas Zuniga; and two brothers. Mrs. Pequeno is survived by her husband,...
Jesus Lopez Jr.
Oct 16, 2010
JESUS LOPEZ, JR. McALLEN - Jesus Lopez, Jr., 55, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, Mr. Lopez had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Lopez, Sr. and Norbertha Lopez. Mr. Lopez is survived by his wife, Cruz Lopez of McAllen; three children,...
Martina Garza
Oct 14, 2010
MARTINA GARZA EDINBURG – Martina Garza, 85, died Thursday, October 14, 2010, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, Mrs. Garza had lived in Edinburg all of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Pedro Garza; a son, Noe Garza; two...
Rosa Dahlia Puente
Oct 10, 2010
DAHLIA PUENTE EDINBURG – Dahlia Puente, 42, died Sunday, October 10, 2010, at her residence in Edinburg. She had lived in Edinburg for 24 years and was formerly of Hargill. Dahlia had been employed by Bealls Department Store, Law Office of Aron Pena, and by ECISD. She taught at Jefferson Elementary, Brewster School and was currently a curriculum assistant at...
Dahlia Puente
Oct 10, 2010
DAHLIA PUENTE EDINBURG – Dahlia Puente, 42, died Sunday, October 10, 2010, at her residence in Edinburg. She had lived in Edinburg for 24 years and was formerly of Hargill. Dahlia had been employed by Bealls Department Store, Law Office of Aron Pena, and by ECISD. She taught at Jefferson Elementary, Brewster School and was currently a curriculum assistant at...
Julia Marmolejo
Oct 6, 2010
JULIA MARMOLEJO EDINBURG – Julia Marmolejo, 74, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Poth, Texas, Mrs. Marmolejo had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos. Mrs. Marmolejo is survived by her husband, Refugio Marmolejo of Edinburg; eight children, Juan (Yanira)...
Elva G. De Valle
Oct 4, 2010
ELVA G. DE VALLE ALAMO - Elva G. De Valle, 69, died Monday, October 5, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Alamo, Mrs. De Valle had lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lauro and Isabel Garza; and a brother, Rodolfo Garza. Mrs. De Valle is survived by her husband, Carlos De...
Jose M. Garza
Oct 4, 2010
JOSE M. GARZA, SR. McALLEN/BROWNSVILLE - Jose M. Garza Sr., 86, died Monday, October 4, 2010, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Goliad, Texas, on November 16, 1923, Mr. Garza grew up in Edinburg, Texas until 1951. He spent his youth in Edinburg and served in the U.S. Army during World War II serving as a TSgt in the...
Golfredo Garza
Oct 1, 2010
GOLFREDO GARZA SAN JUAN – Golfredo Garza, 72, died Friday, October 1, 2010, at Denton Regional Hospital in Denton, Texas. Born in Falfurrias, Texas, Mr. Garza had lived in San Juan all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julio and Irene Garza; three brothers, Clemente, Gilbert, Alejandro Garza and a sister, Maria Garza. Mr. Garza...
Manuel Casas
Sep 30, 2010
MANUEL CASAS ALAMO – Manuel Casas, 42, died Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Manuel Casas Garza and Trinidad Elizondo de Casas; and maternal grandfather, Aurelio Barrera. Manuel is survived by his wife, Virginia “Ginger” Casas; a daughter, Vanessa; his parents, Melquiades Casas and Clarita Barrera...
Concepcion Ventura
Sep 29, 2010
CONCEPCION VENTURA SAN JUAN - Concepcion Ventura, 86, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Born in El Capote Ranch, Texas, Mrs. Ventura had lived in Pharr most of her life and in San Juan since 1978. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Geronimo and Francisca...
Senona Alicia Garza
Sep 26, 2010
SENONA ALICIA GARZA EDINBURG – Senona Alicia Garza, 71, died Sunday, September 26, 2010, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Garza was born in Edinburg and lived there all of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albino Garza; an infant son, Mark Anthony Garza; her parents, Francisco...

