Obituaries

Juanita M. Flores

Juanita M. Flores

Mar 19, 2021

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Paula Hernandez

Paula Hernandez

Mar 17, 2021

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Francisco "Frank" Salinas Sr.

Francisco "Frank" Salinas Sr.

Mar 15, 2021

Francisco "Frank" Salinas Sr., 72, went home to our Lord Monday, March 15, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born at his residence in Hidalgo County, Frank had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He served in the US Army, where he received a National Defense Service Medal. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maria Monica Paz...

Jovita Gonzalez

Jovita Gonzalez

Mar 15, 2021

JOVITA GONZALEZ SAN JUAN – Jovita Gonzalez, 86, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at her residence in San Juan. She was born on April 9, 1934, to Uvaldo Gonzalez and Altagracia Hinojosa Gonzalez in Roma, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Gonzalez; two grandsons, Omar Montalvo, Joe Ray Buenrostro; two sisters, Emma Ramirez, Irma Yunez;...

Paul Garcia Jr.

Paul Garcia Jr.

Mar 14, 2021

MCALLEN - Paul Garcia Jr., 66, went home to our Lord Sunday, March 14, 2021, surrounded by his family. Mr. Garcia was born and lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Martina Garcia; a grandson, Eustacio Christian Mireles; and a brother, Robert Garcia. Mr. Garcia is survived by his common-law...

David Flores

David Flores

Mar 13, 2021

SAN JUAN – David Flores, 67, went home to the Lord Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Born in McAllen, David lived in San Juan all of his life. He is preceded in death by his son, David Flores, Jr.; his parents, Carlos and Guadalupe Flores; two sisters, Maria Albesa Lara, Leonor Flores; and a brother, Carlos...

Giovanni Y. Garcia

Giovanni Y. Garcia

Mar 12, 2021

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Lydia Arcaute

Lydia Arcaute

Mar 11, 2021

Lydia Arcaute, 85, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021, at her residence in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Armando Arcaute Sr.; a daughter, Emily Arcaute; her parents, Manuel and Emilia Salinas; and two brothers, Rene Salinas, and David R. Salinas. Mrs. Arcaute is survived by her two children, Armando (Micaela) Arcaute Jr., David Edward (Susan)...

Francisco M. Lara, Sr.

Francisco M. Lara, Sr.

Mar 10, 2021

FRANCISCO M. LARA, SR. MCALLEN – Francisco M. Lara, Sr., 89, went home to the Lord Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at his residence in McAllen. Born in Dr. Arroyo, N.L., MX, Francisco lived in McAllen for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca S. Lara; a son, Francisco Lara, Jr.; three brothers, Leonardo Lara,...

Elizabeth Tamayo

Elizabeth Tamayo

Mar 9, 2021

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Roel "Roy" Balli Garza

Roel "Roy" Balli Garza

Mar 8, 2021

Roel "Roy" Balli Garza, 80, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Alamo, he lived in San Juan for 30 years, and was formerly of California. He served in United States Navy and Navy Reserve, retiring after 24 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Seferino Garza and Manuelita Balli;...

Inez Galindo Jr.

Inez Galindo Jr.

Mar 7, 2021

Inez Galindo Jr., 53, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maria de Rosario and Inez Galindo Sr. Mr. Galindo is survived by his wife, Elma Galindo; three children, Shyanne Galindo, Israel Galindo, Sky (Andrew) Aleman; five grandchildren, Aubrey Galindo, Alayna Galindo, Allie Aleman, Athan Aleman,...

Bertha Perez

Bertha Perez

Mar 6, 2021

BROWNSVILLE/MCALLEN - Bertha Perez, 83, returned home to join our Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021, while at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Brownsville Texas, Ms. Bertha Perez moved to McAllen Texas, in 1966, where she became a Cosmetology Instructor and worked for Mr. Alfred's Beauty College, and went on to San Antonio to become an Instructor for San Antonio...

Catarino "Cato" Ybarra Sr.

Catarino "Cato" Ybarra Sr.

Mar 6, 2021

Catarino "Cato" Ybarra Sr., 83, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Santos M. Ybarra; his parents, Mariano and Esperidiona Ybarra. Mr. Ybarra is survived by five children, Hilda (Martin) Pena, Catarino Ybarra Jr., Hermelinda (Carlos) Salinas, Patricia Ybarra, Alejandro (Terri) Ybarra; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;...

Jose Alvarado Sr.

Jose Alvarado Sr.

Mar 5, 2021

ALAMO – Jose Alvarado Sr., 87, went home to our Lord Friday, March 5, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Santa Rosa, TX, Mr. Alvarado had lived in Alamo most of his life, and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Imelda Alvarado; a son, Jose Alvarado...

Petra G. Vera

Petra G. Vera

Mar 4, 2021

Petra Gonzalez Vera, 97, of Edinburg, Texas & Overland Park, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2021, surrounded in love by her adoring family. Petra was one of five children born in 1924 to Abelino & Lucinda Gonzalez of La Grulla, Texas. Petra met her future husband & the love of her life in the second...

Juan Jesus Campbell

Juan Jesus Campbell

Mar 3, 2021

WESLACO - Juan Jesus Campbell, 72, went home to our Lord Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Weslaco. Born in Donna, Mr. Campbell had lived in Weslaco most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Octavia Balli; his biological father, Alejandro Campbell Sr.; his biological mother and stepfather, Ramon and Guadalupe Idalia Balli-Mares; his grandfather,...

Francisco Lara, Jr.

Francisco Lara, Jr.

Mar 3, 2021

Francisco Lara, Jr., 59, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Solara Specialty Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Lara. Frank married his high school sweetheart, Melinda Leal Lara in July, 1989. Frank and Melinda proudly raised their daughter, Melanie in San Juan. Frank's pride and joy was his loving wife and daughter. He...

Martin A. Gonzalez

Martin A. Gonzalez

Mar 2, 2021

EDINBURG - Martin A. Gonzalez, 27, went home to our Lord Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Laredo, TX, Martin had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Martin was a proud father. His one wish was to be a great dad, and his son, Xean, was his greatest joy. Martin was also a loving...

Maria Elena Garcia

Maria Elena Garcia

Feb 27, 2021

Maria Elena Garcia, 75, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Adela Reyes; parents, Juan and Alicia Garcia; a sister, Graciela De Leon; a brother, Javier Obidio Garcia; and her former spouse, Raul T. Reyes. Mrs. Garcia is survived by three children, Rodrigo (Josie H.) Reyes,...