Obituaries
Jean Marie Killelea
Nov 20, 2021
We mourn the loss of Jean Marie Killelea who entered Eternal Life the evening of November 20, 2021. Born October 12, 1927 to Andrew and Helen Hebel in Peru, Illinois. Growing up in a large family, the eighth of nine children, Jean attended St. Joseph’s parish grade school and received her diploma from LaSalle-Peru Twp. High School, LaSalle, Illinois. Over...
Raul Rodriguez Sr.
Nov 20, 2021
RAUL RODRIGUEZ, SR. EDINBURG – Raul Rodriguez Sr., 99, entered eternal rest Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Raul had lived in Edinburg all of his life and a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carlota Rodriguez; six children, Maria Elva,...
Luis Gonzaga Escobedo, Sr.
Nov 19, 2021
LUIS GONZAGA ESCOBEDO, SR. ALAMO - Luis G. Escobedo Sr., 76, entered eternal rest Friday, November 19, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Lockney, Texas, Mr. Escobedo had lived in Alamo most of his life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elias Escobedo and Virginia Landa Escobedo; a...
Eduardo Alvarado
Nov 19, 2021
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nov 9, 2021
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Jesus Gonzalez
Nov 9, 2021
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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
Nov 9, 2021
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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
Nov 6, 2021
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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
Nov 4, 2021
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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...