Obituaries
Juan Macias
Feb 18, 2023
JUAN MACIAS PHARR – Juan Macias, 70, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Pablo Macias and Julia Martinez Macias; two brothers, Ramiro Macias and Jesus Macias. Mr. Macias is survived by his wife, Irma Belinda Macias; mother of his children, Guadalupe Macias; four children, Martiza (Eduardo) Favata,...
Maria Teresa "Terry" Ortiz
Feb 18, 2023
Maria Teresa Ortiz, 78, who was called "Ama" by her loved ones, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at McAllen Medical Center. Terry was born June 30, 1944 and was a long time resident of Edinburg. She loved praising God, gardening, playing loteria and spending time with her grandchildren. Ama was loved by many and will always be remembered by...
Christobal Garces Sr.
Feb 18, 2023
CHRISTOBAL GARCES SR. EDINBURG – Christobal Garces Sr., 83, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Graciana Garces; brother, Guadalupe Garces Sr.; and sister-in-law, Maria Ernestina Garces. Mr. Garces is survived by his wife, Josefa Garces; three children, Maribel (Ruben) Rodriguez, Christobal (Lupita) Garces Jr., Daniel (Crystal) Garces; four grandchildren, Reuben,...
Jane K. Ducan
Feb 16, 2023
Jane K. Duncan, 87, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at her residence in Edinburg, TX. Wanda Jane Kendrick Duncan was born August 11, 1935, 20 minutes before her twin brother Bill, in Morris, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, to Dora Celia (nee Howard) and James Burl Kendrick. The family moved to Antlers, Pushmataha County, Oklahoma where Jane grew up and graduated...
Aurora E. Hernandez
Feb 14, 2023
Aurora E. Hernandez, 93, passed Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Senior Care Edinburg Health & Rehabilitation. She is preceded in death by her husband, David A. Hernandez; parents, Bernardino Elizondo and Maria Santos Paz; and numerous siblings. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her six children, Flor Estella (Lazaro Jr.) Salinas, Ricardo (Margarita) Hernandez, Rogelio Hernandez, Graciela De Leon, David A....
Guadalupe Rodriguez
Feb 14, 2023
Guadalupe Rodriguez, 79, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Aurora House in Weslaco. She is preceded in death by her parents, Miguel and Leonor Calvillo. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her husband, Jesus Hector Rodriguez; four children, Hector (Sandra) Rodriguez, Liliana (Michael) Rodriguez, Viviana (Dustin) Wilson, Orlando Rodriguez; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8...
Abraham H. Fuentes Sr.
Feb 12, 2023
Abraham H. Fuentes Sr., 86, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his spouse, Elizabeth Barbosa Fuentes; a granddaughter, Lizette Christine Fuentes; parents, Clemente Fuentes and Eucaria Herrera; and son-in-law, Eduardo B. Lopez. Mr. Fuentes is survived by four children, Deliminio Fuentes, Eliud (Blanca) Fuentes, Nelda Fuentes, Abraham...
Ricardo S. Escobar
Feb 12, 2023
RICARDO S. ESCOBAR PHARR - Ricardo S. Escobar passed from this life into eternal life on February 12, 2023, at age 89. Better known to most as Richard Escobar, he was born February 5, 1934 in Pharr, Texas to Jose Maria and Rev. Lucia S. Escobar. He attended PSJA primary schools until the family moved to Donna, Texas where he...
Roberto Francisco Hernandez
Feb 11, 2023
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Maria G. Mancias
Feb 11, 2023
Maria G. Mancias, 87, entered into eternal rest after a courageous battle with cancer at her home on Saturday, February 11, 2023, on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Maria was born in Rowena, Texas to Pedro and Julia Garza on October 6, 1935. She was a lifelong resident of Alamo, Texas and an active member of Resurrection...
Rev. Alfonso M. Guevara
Feb 10, 2023
Rev. Alfonso M. Guevara, 75, went to the Lord on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at San Juan Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 2, 1947 in Brownsville to Mauro and Margarita Guevara, and was a 1965 graduate of St. Joseph Academy in Brownsville. Father Alfonso was ordained a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Brownsville on May 28, 1977, by...
Richard Massar
Feb 7, 2023
Richard Steven Massar, 67, of Edinburg Texas, passed away on 7-Feb-23 at DHR Renaissance Hospital, McAllen, TX, after a courageous battle against cancer. He is survived by his family and friends in both Michigan and Texas. His Michigan family includes brothers Ron Massar (Tammy) and Ray Massar; sister Jane Anne O’Brien (Dennis); nephews Michael and Robert Massar; several nieces, a...
Noe Juan Gorena Jr.
Feb 7, 2023
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Rene L. Castellanos Sr.
Feb 3, 2023
RENE L. CASTELLANOS SR. EDINBURG – Rene L. Castellanos Sr., 85, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Refugio Castellanos and Hilaria Leal; sister, Maria Belia C. Barrera. Mr. Castellanos is survived by his wife, Elida A. Castellanos; six children, Rosemary (Joe) Mireles, Rene (Leigh) Castellanos Jr., Rosalinda...
Sergio Salinas
Jan 28, 2023
Sergio Salinas, 48, of Pharr, entered eternal rest Saturday January 28, 2023 at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. Sergio was born on November 7, 1974 in Harlingen, TX to Guadalupe Salinas Jr. and Olivia Guerrero. After graduating from PSJA North in 1994, he went on to become an A-EMT where he worked alongside his friends at Valley EMS, Pro-Medic EMS...
Estela T. Vidaurri
Jan 27, 2023
ESTELA T. VIDAURRI PHARR – Estela T. Vidaurri, 80, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at San Juan Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Vidaurri; her parents, Alfredo and Angela Trevino; two brothers, Alfredo Trevino and Alberto Trevino; and a sister, Calixtra Ramirez. Mrs. Vidaurri is survived by her three children, Salome Garcia, Jr. of Pharr,...
Jose Peralez Jr.
Jan 24, 2023
Jose Peralez, Jr., 92, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Born in San Manuel, Texas, Mr. Peralez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Jose was a longtime, dedicated educator who touched the lives of many throughout his 37 years as an educator. His teaching career began in San Isidro ISD and continued in Edinburg CISD. His legacy will...
Maria Elma Gomez
Jan 24, 2023
Our beloved mother, Maria Elma Gomez, 84, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at her residence in Edinburg, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted mother, extraordinary friend, and beloved sister. Mom lit up the room with her smile and wit. We thank God for giving us the best mother and for giving us the blessing...
Chuy Ramirez
Jan 21, 2023
Chuy Ramirez, 79, entered eternal rest Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Mission, he had lived in Edinburg all of his life. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he was a member of the ACTS group. Chuy also served in the United States National Guard and retired from AT&T and...
Rosa Maria Puentes
Jan 20, 2023
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