Obituaries

Jan 24, 2024

“…Well done, good and faithful servant!”

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Jose Gustavo Gutierrez, age 91, went to be with the Lord on ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Wednesday, January 24, 2024, after a brief illness.  He passed away at Comfort House in McAllen, Texas.   Gustavo was the youngest of seven children...

Jan 23, 2024

MARIA CARIDAD GARCIA

SAN JUAN- Maria Caridad, 83, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

she is preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Tomasa Garcia; a son, Jose G. Garcia; two brothers, Tomas and Baldo Garcia.

Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband, Luciano Garcia; two children, Maribel (Ruben) De La Cruz, Manuel (Lili) Arturo Garcia; Daughter-in-law, Nereida...

Jan 22, 2024

Jan 22, 2024

Jan 21, 2024

ALAMO- Joyce J. White was born in Norborne, MO on April 9, 1933 and passed on January 21, 2024, at the age of 90, in McAllen, TX.

Joyce was a lifelong member of the LCMS church. 

She is survived by one son, Forrest "Frosty" (Colleen) White of Alamo, TX; three grandchildren, Michael (Kat) Goedecke of Alamo, TX, Marie (George "Geo") Echeverria of...

Jan 20, 2024

Jan 19, 2024

Reynaldo “Rey” Garza

PHARR- Reynaldo “Rey” Garza, 87, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elido “Chale” Garza and Angelina “Gila” Garza; three sisters, Graciela “Chela” Garza, Minerva “Hilma” Mariscal, Diamantina “Tana” Olivarez; and a brother Charlie Garza Jr.

Mr. Garza is survived by his wife Maria E. Garza; five...

Jan 18, 2024

Oscar Capetillo

PHARR- Oscar Capetillo, 83, died Thursday, January 18, 2024, at The Heights in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Nemecio and Maria Francisca Capetillo; his wife, Paulita L. Capetillo; and his brother, Osiel Capetillo.

Mr. Capetillo is survived by his five children; Roxanna C. (Ricardo) De Leon, Oziel (Patricia) Capetillo, Roldan (Virginia) Capetillo, Michael (Esmeralda) Capetillo, Oscar...

Jan 16, 2024

Jan 13, 2024

Jan 12, 2024

 

VIRGILIO RUVALCABA

EDINBURG – Virgilio Ruvalcaba, 75, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

Virgilio Ruvalcaba was born and raised in Mexico. He brought his family to the United States to give them a better life and give his children a chance at a better education. He was the hardest working man and provided for...

Jan 12, 2024

Jan 11, 2024

Thomas Owen “Thom” McCann, 82, was a resident of Pharr, Texas.  He was born July 16, 1941, in St. Cloud, MN to Marguerite (Sartell) and John Joseph McCann.  His family lived in Grand Forks, ND and Sioux City, IA.  Thom died on January 11, 2024, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas.

Thom worked for the Great Northern Railroad...

Jan 10, 2024

 

Elena McDonald Rivera, 103, a remarkable woman who graced the world with her presence, passed away peacefully at her home in Pharr on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolfo and Adela McDonald, her husband, Manuel Rivera, and two sons, Manuel Rivera Jr. and Jose Guadalupe “Wale” Rivera.

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Jan 10, 2024

ELIZABETH LOPEZPHARR- Elizabeth Lopez, 60, died Wednesday, January10, 2024, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose AngelLopez; her parents, Martin and Elisa Gomez; a brother,Miguel Hernandez.Mrs. Lopez is survived by her two children, Yvonne(Armando) Lopez, Miguel Lopez; five grandchildren,MaKayla Lopez, AJ Garza, Aubrey Garza, Ariana Garza,Andrew Garza; two siblings, Leticia (Joe) Leal,...

Jan 8, 2024

Jan 8, 2024

 

MARIA ESTHER IBARRA

ALAMO- Maria Esther Ibarra, 75, died Monday, January 8, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Father, Raul Sandoval; Siblings, Guadalupe Galvan, Geonoveva Sandoval, Yolanda Sandoval, Dora Elia  Sandoval and Jorge Sandoval.

Maria is survived by her children, Leonel (Nereida) Ibarra Jr., Iliana (Evelardo) Ibarra, Felipe De Jesus...

Jan 7, 2024

Jan 7, 2024

 

GUADALUPE T. MARTINEZ

EDINBURG – Guadalupe T. Martinez, 78, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Felix Martinez; parents, Modesto Tamayo and Teresa Villegas; three siblings, Modesto, Abram, and Maria Antonia Tamayo.

Mrs. Martinez is survived by her three daughters, Sylvia Ramos, Sandra Martinez, Gloria Martinez; eight...

Jan 6, 2024