Obituaries

Eduardo Alvarado

Eduardo Alvarado

Nov 19, 2021

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Crispin Quintanilla Jr.

Crispin Quintanilla Jr.

Nov 19, 2021

Crispin Quintanilla Jr., 83, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2021, at his residence. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Mr. Quintanilla was born in Edinburg on February 19, 1938 to the late Crispin Quintanilla Sr. and Maria Ozuna Quintanilla. He attended Edinburg public school and graduated from Edinburg High School...

Larry Burgess

Larry Burgess

Nov 17, 2021

Larry Lester Burgess born January 27, 1942 passed away peacefully in his home in Alamo, Texas on November 17, 2021 surrounded by family. Larry was born in Salem, Illinois to Harlin Lester and Freda Ruth Burgess. Larry moved to Donna, Texas located in the Rio Grande Valley in 1980 and for 13 years owned motels and a restaurant until retirement...

Marion Henry Janik

Marion Henry Janik

Nov 16, 2021

Marion Henry Janik, 68, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Marion Janik was a selfless man respecting people equally no matter what race, class, or history. His big heart always saw the best in others seeding charity and love to whoever crossed his path. We will always love and remember our Tatus through all his actions...

Beatriz "Bea" Palomo

Beatriz "Bea" Palomo

Nov 13, 2021

Beatriz "Bea" Palomo, 81, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Beatriz was a very strong and courageous woman who is dearly loved and cherished by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Olivia Arce; two sisters, Naya Badillo and Chelo Cantu; and a brother, Fernando Arce. Mrs. Palomo is survived by...

Jose "Big Joe" Gonzalez

Jose "Big Joe" Gonzalez

Nov 12, 2021

JOSE "BIG JOE" GONZALEZ EDINBURG - Jose "Big Joe" Gonzalez, 77, entered eternal rest Friday, November 12, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Austwell, Texas, Mr. Gonzalez lived in Edinburg and was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aristeo and Juanita Gonzalez; and three brothers, Ruben Gonzalez, Jesus...

Alejandro Banda

Alejandro Banda

Nov 11, 2021

ALEJANDRO BANDA EDINBURG – Alejandro Banda, 65, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Pharr, Texas. Mr. Banda is survived by his wife, Maria Banda; six children, Rosalinda Garza, Sylvia Rodriguez, Humberto Banda, Rodolfo Banda, Jessica Diaz, Alejandro Banda Jr.; mother, Clemencia Luna de Banda; 11 grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 11 am to 8 p.m. with a 6...

Nicole Andree Mckelvy

Nicole Andree Mckelvy

Nov 9, 2021

Nicole Andree McKelvy was born in Paris, France on March 5, 1932, and passed away on November 9, 2021 at the age of 89. She served her community as a librarian for decades, including working at the libraries for Pan-American University and the City of Alamo. She ultimately retired as head librarian from the City of Hidalgo public library. As...

Marco A. Contreras

Marco A. Contreras

Nov 9, 2021

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Jesus Gonzalez

Jesus Gonzalez

Nov 9, 2021

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Juan "Johnny" Garcia

Juan "Johnny" Garcia

Nov 9, 2021

JUAN "JOHNNY" GARCIA EDINBURG - Juan "Johnny" Garcia, 51, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Johnny will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother, and avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose B. and Felicitas Garcia. Johnny is survived by his two children, Criselda (Rodolfo Saldana) Garcia, Juan Garcia Jr.;...

Jose Robles

Jose Robles

Nov 9, 2021

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Guadalupe De Alvarez

Guadalupe De Alvarez

Nov 8, 2021

GUADALUPE GUTIERREZ DE ALVAREZ SAN JUAN - Guadalupe Gutierrez de Alvarez, 93, entered eternal rest Monday, November 8, 2021. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Alvarez had lived in San Juan for 30 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Alvarez; two sons, Raul and Jose Angel Alvarez;...

Isidro C. Reyna

Isidro C. Reyna

Nov 6, 2021

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Olga Pena

Olga Pena

Nov 5, 2021

Olga Molina Peña, 81, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Rio Grande City, Mrs. Peña was formerly of Irving, Texas, and lived in McAllen since 2004. She is preceded in death by her husband Juan Ernesto Peña Jr.; parents, Sabas Sr and Ignacia Molina; three brothers, Sabas Molina Jr., Aurturo Molina, Zaragosa Molina; three sisters,...

Aurora Gonzalez

Aurora Gonzalez

Nov 4, 2021

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Maria Socorro Villarreal

Maria Socorro Villarreal

Nov 4, 2021

MARIA SOCORRO VILLARREAL EDINBURG – Maria Socorro Villarreal, 87, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Domingo Villarreal Sr.; her parents, Lorenzo and Juanita Herrera; a sister, Maria Juanita Moreno. Mrs. Villarreal is survived by her 5 children, Guadalupe (Daniel Jr.) Villarreal Delgado, David (Milagro) Villarreal Sr., Beatriz...

Gilberto Garcia

Gilberto Garcia

Nov 4, 2021

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Elijio Ruiz Jr.

Elijio Ruiz Jr.

Oct 31, 2021

Elijio Ruiz, Jr., 76, died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by a sister, Delia Hendrix; and a brother, Adan Ruiz. Mr. Ruiz is survived by his son, Jaime Ruiz of Houston; two sisters, Eva Longoria of Mission, Maria G. Kearns of Edinburg; a brother, Rolando Ruiz of Edinburg; and numerous nieces...

Paz Avila

Paz Avila

Oct 31, 2021

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