Obituaries
Tomasita "Tommie" Pena
Feb 8, 2022
TOMASITA "TOMMIE" PENA EDINBURG - Tomasita "Tommie" Peña, 63, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Tommie was an educator for 40 years and was the happiest when teaching at school, church, and being with family. Many will remember her as selfless, positive, faithful, and a friend to all. She was always...
Elva T. Ramirez
Feb 7, 2022
ELVA T. RAMIREZ PHARR - Elva T. Ramirez, 94, entered eternal rest Monday, February 7, 2022, at her residence in Pharr, surrounded by her family. Born and lived in Pharr, she was a parishioner at St. Jude's Catholic Church, where she was an active member of La Legion de Maria. Elva volunteered with the Pharr Chamber of Commerce and was...
Francisco Trevino
Feb 5, 2022
FRANCISCO TREVINO EDINBURG - Francisco Trevino, 77, entered eternal rest Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in El Rancho San Jose, Tamaulipas, Mr. Trevino had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luz and Tomasita Trevino; three brothers, Rene Trevino, Manuel Trevino, and Benito Trevino. Francisco is survived...
Elva P. Salinas
Feb 5, 2022
ELVA P. SALINAS EDINBURG - Elva P. Salinas, 70, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her father, Guadalupe Pena. Mrs. Salinas is survived by her husband, Pablo Salinas; two children, Juan (Ingrid) Renteria, Roberto (Genecee) Renteria; four grandchildren, Rebeka Renteria, Nicole Renteria, Julian Renteria, Carina Renteria; mother,...
Dora O. Puente
Feb 4, 2022
Dora O. Puente, 70, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at her residence in Donna. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anastacio and Delia Ortiz; a brother, Ruben Ortiz; and a sister, Guadalupe Trevino. Mrs. Puente is survived by her three children, Jose Angel (Laurie) Puente, Jose Luis (Leah) Puente, Maria Magdalena (Jonathan) Thompson; nine grandchildren; five siblings,...
Carmela Moreno Marmolejo
Feb 4, 2022
Carmela Moreno Marmolejo entered eternal rest on Friday, February 4, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Carmela was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born July 22, 1936, in Laredo, Texas, and was a 1955 graduate of Ursuline Academy. She attended Texas Women's University in Denton and graduated from Texas A & I University in...
Jose Antonio Ochoa
Feb 4, 2022
JOSE ANTONIO OCHOA EDINBURG- Jose Antonio Ochoa, 76, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at Harlingen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Federico and Nestora Ochoa; brother, Federico Ochoa Jr., and sister Cristina Ramirez. Mr. Ochoa is survived by his spouse, Concepcion Ochoa; five children, Cynthia (Bobby) Ibarra, Javier Antonio (Lisa) Ochoa; Nona Ochoa, Jose Antonio...
Melchor Garza
Feb 4, 2022
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Elfido Villarreal
Feb 4, 2022
Elfido "Fito" Villarreal, 86, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, peacefully at his home in Edinburg, Texas. Elfido was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. He was born in Runge, Texas on May 11, 1935. Elfido grew up in Edinburg, where he met his beautiful wife, Felicitas. Elfido worked for the City of Edinburg for 35 years. He...
Alfonso Flores
Feb 4, 2022
Alfonso Flores, 75, entered eternal rest Friday, February 4, 2022, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Teodora Flores; two sisters, Gracie Flores, Elva Gomez; and a brother, Francisco Flores. Mr. Flores is survived by his wife, Ofelia Flores; a son, Alfonso (Tanya) Flores; a daughter, Lisa Flores; two granddaughters, Deneka Flores and...
Claudia G. Sanchez
Feb 2, 2022
Claudia G. Sanchez, 65, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2002, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her son, Abel Sanchez Jr.; two great-grandchildren; parents, Ambrosio and Maria Antonia Garcia; two sisters; and three brothers. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her partner,Rito Morales; six children, Maria Amy (Jaime Acosta) Sanchez, Abelardo (Anna Lisa) Sanchez, Angie (Julian) Peralez,...
Maria "Maruca" Ramirez
Feb 1, 2022
Mary "Maruca" Ramirez, 85, entered eternal rest Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at The Heights of Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ruben "Bozo" Ramirez, the love of her life until her last breath. They met in the seventh grade and were together since. Mary is a 1955 graduate of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD where she was a cheerleader...
Ofelia Garcia
Feb 1, 2022
OFELIA GARCIA EDINBURG- She is survived by four siblings, two daughters, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She spent her youth as a migrant worker and was a lifelong advocate for immigrant, undocumented and worker rights. She was a first generation college graduate with a masters in bilingual education from the University of Texas Pan American. Most of her...
Jose Reyna
Jan 31, 2022
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Olivia Carranza
Jan 30, 2022
Olivia Carranza, 93, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by parents, Adalberto & Juanita Carranza; six siblings, Julian Carranza, Elvira Tijerina, Estanislao "Stanley" Carranza, Eva Veliz, Josefa Gomez, and Adalberto Carranza Jr. Ms. Carranza is survived by four siblings, Eliza Carranza, Abel Carranza, Petra Carranza; Jose Emilio Carranza;...
Ramiro Longoria Jr.
Jan 30, 2022
Ramiro Longoria Jr., 72, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ramiro and Enriqueta Longoria; and three children, Ramiro Longoria III, Steven Longoria and Gloria Longoria. Mr. Longoria is survived by his wife, Ana Maria Longoria; five children, Linda Dolores Mireles, Rene (Leticia) Longoria, Maria Guadalupe Ramirez, David (Maribel)...
Juanita R. Yracheta
Jan 30, 2022
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Rosalinda C. Romo
Jan 29, 2022
ROSALINDA C. ROMO EDINBURG - Rosalinda C. Romo, 76, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Robstown, Mrs. Romo had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Amancio Romo; and her parents, Antonio Cisneros and Cecilia Yslas Cisneros. Rosalinda is survived by two children,...
Nemecio Torres
Jan 29, 2022
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Guadalupe L. Santillana Jr.
Jan 28, 2022
Guadalupe L. Santillana Jr., 63, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Francisca Santillana; and a brother, Rene Santillana. Mr. Santillana is survived by his spouse, Sandra Santillana; two children, Anthony Isaiah (Josalin Gutierrez) Santillana, Guadalupe Santillana III; four siblings, Linda Medrano, Jose Santillana, Ruben Santillana,...