Obituaries

Raul "Big Rudy" Martinez

Raul "Big Rudy" Martinez

Apr 30, 2023

RAUL “BIG RUDY” MARTINEZ PHARR - Raul "Big Rudy" Martinez, 70, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. A lifelong resident of the City of Pharr, Raul graduated from PSJA High School in 1970. After graduating, he attended Pan American University and received his Bachelor's Degree in English in 1988. Mr. Martinez worked...

Raymond "Ray" James Salas

Raymond "Ray" James Salas

Apr 29, 2023

Raymond "Ray" James Salas, 67, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in California. Raymond grew up in Pico Rivera, California and credited the beginning of his life's turnaround from drugs and dedication to his gang to a sudden spiritual awakening. In 1986 Raymond's name was written into the Book of Life when he was baptized...

Lydia H. Villafuerte

Lydia H. Villafuerte

Apr 29, 2023

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Alejandro "Alex" Garza

Alejandro "Alex" Garza

Apr 29, 2023

ALEJANDRO “ALEX” GARZA EDINBURG – Alejandro “Alex” Garza, 67, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Garza was a veteran of The United States Army. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ofelia Garza; parents, Juanita and Alfredo Garza Sr. Mr. Garza is survived by his two children, Erica Garza (Robert) Saenz of Edinburg,...

Mario G. Hernandez

Mario G. Hernandez

Apr 26, 2023

MARIO G. HERNANDEZ PHARR – Mario G. Hernandez, 87, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Mr. Hernandez is survived by his wife, Maria B. Hernandez; a daughter, Aracely Guerra; two grandchildren, Martin Guerra Jr. and Lile Guerra; seven great grandchildren; and two brothers, Arturo Hernandez and Alfredo Hernandez. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a 6 p.m....

Eutimio Garcia

Eutimio Garcia

Apr 26, 2023

Eutimio Garcia, 69, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Adan Garcia. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Dora M. Garcia; two children, Xiomara Garcia, Eutimio Garcia Jr.; mother, Olivia Lopez Garcia; 12 siblings, Alberto Garcia, Azuzena Segura, Elizabeth Dowda, Hector Garcia, Imelda Garcia, Gracie...

Abelino Garcia

Abelino Garcia

Apr 25, 2023

Abelino Garcia, 80, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He is preceded in death by his son Abelino Garcia Jr.; his parents, Martina and Apolonio Garcia; two brothers, Pablo Mendoza, Lalo Mendoza; and a sister, Maria Elena "Nena" Palacios. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Antonia Garcia; two sons, Apolonio (Melissa) Garcia, Abel Garcia; eight daughters, Berta (David) Rubio,...

Rafael Mejia Trejo

Rafael Mejia Trejo

Apr 25, 2023

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Fabiola ""Fabiolita"" Cantu

Fabiola ""Fabiolita"" Cantu

Apr 23, 2023

Fabiola "Fabiolita" Cantu, 29, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jose Angel Pena; and her paternal grandfather, Socorro Cantu Chapa. Miss Cantu is survived by her parents Jorge Cantu De Leon and Ana Bertha Cantu; two siblings, Jorge Luis (Jessica) Cantu and Ana Karen Cantu; niece,...

Bonifacio Salinas Jr.

Bonifacio Salinas Jr.

Apr 23, 2023

Bonifacio Salinas Jr., 27, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ofelia Reyes and Roberto De Leon. Mr. Salinas is survived by his parents, Bonifacio Salinas Sr. and Olga De Leon; step father, Ricardo Garcia; two siblings, Ana Lara (Arturo) Hernandez, Erik Eduardo (Elizabeth) Lara; nieces and nephews,...

Dora G. Guerra

Dora G. Guerra

Apr 22, 2023

DORA G. GUERRA EDINBURG – Dora G. Guerra, 92, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Comfort House in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Noe M. Guerra Sr.; son, Ramon P. Guerra II; granddaughter, Gina M. Ramirez; parents, Adolfo and Virginia Guerra; two siblings, Jose R. Guerra and Lauro R. Guerra. Mrs. Guerra is survived by...

Carlos Leal Cantu

Carlos Leal Cantu

Apr 21, 2023

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Imelda Garcia

Imelda Garcia

Apr 21, 2023

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Harlan Verdal "Gunner" Gunnufson

Harlan Verdal "Gunner" Gunnufson

Apr 20, 2023

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Graciela M. Cristan

Graciela M. Cristan

Apr 19, 2023

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Felix Juarez Jr.

Felix Juarez Jr.

Apr 19, 2023

Felix Juarez Jr., 85, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Eva Juarez; five siblings, Enemorio, Eloy, Alberto, Jose Luis, and Jose Angel. Felix was born in Delmita, TX and attended San Isidro ISD. He moved to Houston in 1964 where he raised his family and...

Ernest Lee Rutledge

Ernest Lee Rutledge

Apr 18, 2023

Ernest Lee Rutledge, 75, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guillermo Rutledge and Juanita Garza Rutledge; brother, Richard Rutledge; and sister, Norma Linda Rutledge Vela. Mr. Rutledge is survived by his spouse, Rosa Alba Garcia Rutledge; two children, Ernest Lee Rutledge Jr., Joseph Rutledge; step...

Walter Wayne Brown

Walter Wayne Brown

Apr 17, 2023

WALTER WAYNE BROWN SAN JUAN – Walter Wayne Brown, 70, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Brown and Juanita Millirons. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Betty Carolyn Brown of San Juan; five children, Anthony Wayne Brown and his wife Amy Brown of...

Luis Octavio Fonseca

Luis Octavio Fonseca

Apr 17, 2023

LUIS “WIZZARD” FONSECA PHARR – Luis “Wizzard” Fonseca, 49, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at his residence in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his mother, Carlota Fonseca; two aunts Esmeregilda Fonseca and Maria Lilialda Fonseca; and uncle, Isidro Fonseca. Mr. Fonseca is survived by his fiancé, Toniann D’Arrigo; stepdaughter, Dominique N. D’Arrigo; four godchildren, Victor Gauna, Lilyana...

Arnold Joel Hinojosa

Arnold Joel Hinojosa

Apr 17, 2023

Arnold Joel Hinojosa, 72, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, in Dallas, TX. He was born on July 18, 1950, but as he told everyone who asked, he was 50 years old. He was born to his parents, Lucas and Natalia Hinojosa. Arnold was the youngest of four siblings. Arnold attended the University of Texas at Austin. Following his studies,...