Obituaries

Adelina E. Rocha

Adelina E. Rocha

Apr 5, 2021

ADELINA E. ROCHA EDINBURG - Adelina E. Rocha, 87, went home to our Lord Monday, April 5, 2021, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Rocha was a former resident of Chicago and was currently living in her hometown. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco V. Rocha; a son, Francisco Rocha Jr.; a daughter, Lillian...

Martina Villalobos

Martina Villalobos

Apr 3, 2021

MARTINA VILLALOBOS EDINBURG - Martina Villalobos, 93, went home to the Lord Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Born in Asherton, TX, Martina lived in Edinburg for most of her life where she had five generations as was the matriarch of our family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Victoriano Villalobos; her parents, Gabino and...

Emma Avila

Emma Avila

Mar 31, 2021

EDINBURG - Emma Avila, 68, went home to our Lord Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Weslaco, Mrs. Avila lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Maria and Evangelina Saldana; and a brother, Arturo Saldana. Mrs. Avila is survived by her loving husband, Tranquilino...

Isidro " El Fierro" El Cheater Pipe" Escobar

Isidro " El Fierro" El Cheater Pipe" Escobar

Mar 31, 2021

Isidro "El Fierro" "El Cheater Pipe" Escobar, 79, went home to our Lord, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Colonial Manor in Pharr. Born in San Carlos, Mr. Escobar had lived in La Blanca from 1972 to 1996 and had been residing in Pharr for the past 16 years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Maria Eva Escobar;...

Allison Lizbeth Gonzalez Moreno

Allison Lizbeth Gonzalez Moreno

Mar 31, 2021

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Ernesto "Tj" Tijerina

Ernesto "Tj" Tijerina

Mar 31, 2021

ERNESTO "TJ" TIJERINA EDINBURG Ernesto "TJ" Tijerina, 67, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Alejandro and Maria Gloria Tijerina. Mr. Tijerina is survived by his wife, Sandra Tijerina of Edinburg; a son, Cesar (Kelly) Tijerina of Caldwell, TX; three daughters, Angela Tijerina of Washington, DC, Tracy Tijerina...

Cynthia S. Diaz

Cynthia S. Diaz

Mar 31, 2021

Cynthia S. Diaz, 50, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Cynthia was born in Bakersfield, CA., she was employed at Edinburg CISD, a devoted Catholic, involved in several church ministries including ACTS, Cursillo, Confraternity of the Rosary, and a Eucharist Minister. She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Sanchez and Rafaela...

Mona Mora

Mona Mora

Mar 30, 2021

MONA MORA EDINBURG - Mona Jen Mora entered into God's glory March 30, 2021. She was born May 29, 1954 in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Fort Bragg Army Base. She lived in Corpus Christi, Texas until she went off to Pan American College in Edinburg, where she met and married the love of her life, Gerardo Mora. Together they had...

Laura G. Mesquita

Laura G. Mesquita

Mar 28, 2021

Laura Guerra Mesquita passed away peacefully on March 28, 2021. Laura is survived by her husband of 40 years, George A. Mesquita; children, Brandon (Arezou) and Teri Hebert (Patrick); grandson, Reed Hebert; parents, Alberto Jr. and Bache Guerra; siblings, Sandra Guerra, Carla Woods (Robert), Liza Guerra and Alberto Guerra III; nieces, Celina Ibarra, Victoria Moreno, and their families; and many friends and extended family. Laura was...

Heriberto Gomez

Heriberto Gomez

Mar 28, 2021

HERIBERTO GOMEZ SAN JUAN – Heriberto Gomez, 65, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at his residence in San Juan. He was a retired teacher from PSJA ISD from Ford and Pharr Elementary. Heriberto is preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Anita Gomez; two sons, Ramon and Noe Gomez. Mr. Gomez is survived by his loving wife, Maria...

Anthony George "Tony" Mcintyre

Anthony George "Tony" Mcintyre

Mar 28, 2021

MCALLEN - Anthony George "Tony" McIntyre, 76, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Minneapolis, MN, Tony had lived in Spring, TX most of his life, and had been residing in McAllen for the past 5 years. He served for 3 years in the U.S. Army and worked as a truck driver for 37...

Julio C. Ayala

Julio C. Ayala

Mar 27, 2021

ULIO C. AYALA MCALLEN - Julio Cesar Ayala, 55, went home to our Lord Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Mr. Ayala was born and had lived in McAllen all of his life. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Julissa Aracely Ayala; his mother, Esperanza Ayala; his father in law, Carlos Espino Sr....

Alma Diaz

Alma Diaz

Mar 26, 2021

Alma Diaz, 84, was called home by God on Friday, March 26, 2021, and is now reunited with her husband, parents, and brothers. Alma graduated from Pan American University in 1957 and was employed as a teacher for over 40 years, ending her professional career at Edcouch-Elsa ISD. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who will be tremendously...

Raul Eduardo "Roy" "Bio" Salinas

Raul Eduardo "Roy" "Bio" Salinas

Mar 26, 2021

MCALLEN - Raul Eduardo "Roy" Salinas also known as "Bio" to his friends, 57, went home to our Lord Friday, March 26, 2021, in McAllen. Born in Edinburg, Roy was a former resident in Pharr and lived in McAllen for 22 years, where he was a parishioner at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. After graduation, Roy joined his Uncle Oscar and...

Jesus G. Munoz

Jesus G. Munoz

Mar 26, 2021

Jesus G. Munoz, 82 years, went home to the Lord Friday, March 26, 2021, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Kingsville, Jesus lived in McAllen for 51 years and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen where he served as a lector, Eucharistic minister, food pantry volunteer as well as a member of the St. Vincent...

Maria De Jesus Infante Mercado

Maria De Jesus Infante Mercado

Mar 25, 2021

MARIA DE JESUS MERCADO INFANTE EDINBURG - Maria de Jesus Mercado Infante, 84 falleció el jueves, 25 de marzo de 2021 en el hospital Rio Grande Regional en McAllen, Texas. Ella es precedida en la muerte por su esposo, Aniceto Mercado, sus padres, Asicelo Infante y Telesfora Vidales; su hijo, Fernando Mercado; su hermana, Maria Asunción Infante y su hermano,...

Mammie Ruth Reed

Mammie Ruth Reed

Mar 24, 2021

MISSION – Mammie Ruth Reed, 94, went home to our Lord Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Briarcliff Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Paducah, TX, Mrs. Reed had lived in Mission since 1976. She was an original "Rosie the Riveter." She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Melvin Reed; her parents, Jack and Maggie May; a sister, Marie...

Anita Garza Rodriguez

Anita Garza Rodriguez

Mar 22, 2021

Anita Garza Rodriguez, 61, entered eternal rest Monday, March 22, 2021, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Edinburg and lived there all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reynaldo and Genoveva Garza; and four brothers, Alex, Roberto, Juanito, and David Garza. Anita is survived by her husband, Jose Luis...

Hortensia Q. Pruneda

Hortensia Q. Pruneda

Mar 20, 2021

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Ramiro Puentes

Ramiro Puentes

Mar 20, 2021

RAMIRO PUENTES PHARR - Ramiro Puentes, 66, died Saturday, March 20, 2021, at his residence in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Sara Puentes. Mr. Puentes is survived by his wife, Abelina Puentes of Pharr; nine children, Esmeralda (Victor) Gonzalez or Pharr, Veronica (Raul) Cavazos, Rudy Puentes, both of Alamo, Leticia (Anselmo) Gonzalez of Edcouch,...