Obituaries

Dionicio "Nicho" Ozuna

Dionicio "Nicho" Ozuna

Jul 6, 2023

 

 

Dionicio "Nicho" Ozuna passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday, July 6, 2023, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. He was born October 9, 1951, in Gustavo Diaz Ordaz, Tamaulipas, Mexico.  In 1966, Nicho's father made the decision to migrate the family to the United States and settled in the small town of Lasara, TX.   In...

Raul "Roy" Navarro

Raul "Roy" Navarro

Jul 4, 2023

Raul "Roy" Navarro, 74, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his residence in San Juan.Born in McAllen, he had lived in San Juan all of his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. Mr. Navarro was employed by the Pharr Housing Authority for over 35 years, where he served as Executive Director. Roy was...

Irma "Puri" Rodriguez

Irma "Puri" Rodriguez

Jun 30, 2023

 

IRMA “PURI” RODRIGUEZ

PHARR - Irma “Puri” Rodriguez entered eternal peace on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 1:14 PM.  She was born in San Juan de los Yeras, Las Villas , Cuba on April 26, 1934 to Luz Maria Yera and Armando Martinez. 

Puri came to Pharr, Texas with the Reverend Ovidio Amaro and his family, where she met...

Ernesto Avila

Ernesto Avila

Jun 28, 2023

Ernesto Avila, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Catalina Munoz.

Mr. Avila is survived by his wife, Minerva Avila; four children, Ernesto (Marisela) Avila Jr., Adrianna (Carlos) Rubio, Alejandra Avila, and Ricardo (Evelyn) Avila; seven grandchildren, Ivan, Valeria, Camila,...

Jose Gutierrez-Rivera

Jose Gutierrez-Rivera

Jun 27, 2023

JOSE GUTIERREZ-RIVERA

HOUSTON-  Jose Gutierrez- Rivera, 74, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his home in Houston.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Norma L. Camarillo and three siblings.

Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his common law wife, Mirna Nogueda; six chidren, Maria G. Gutierrez, Maria E. (Alejandro) Zungia, Blanca E. Gutierrez, Maria C. Gutierrez, Jose (Maritza)...

Ramona "Mona" D. Perales

Ramona "Mona" D. Perales

Jun 27, 2023

Ramona "Mona" D. Perales, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at The Heights at Alamo.Ramona "Mona" D. Perales was born July 25, 1929. She enjoyed life, embracing each day, loving her family and friends. She spent her life serving others through her work as a nurse's aide and her commitment to her family. She loved to cook for her children...

Blanca Escobar

Blanca Escobar

Jun 25, 2023

After a short illness and a long interesting life our beloved Blanca, 95, who was born May 3, 1928 in Mercedes, Texas entered rest on June 25, 2023.After graduating from Mercedes High School in 1946, Blanca worked as a bookkeeper for over 47 years. After retirement in 1993, she volunteered at Brewster Elementary School, where her daughter taught. Blanca loved to travel including going to...