Obituaries

Fidencio Salinas, Jr.

Fidencio Salinas, Jr.

Feb 26, 2021

Fidencio Salinas, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully February 26, 2021, in the comfort of his home with his wife beside him and surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. Born in McAllen, Mr. Salinas lived in Pharr all of his life. He was employed as a bookkeeper by Cantu and Sons in McAllen for 13 years and then...

Andres Rivas Sr.

Andres Rivas Sr.

Feb 26, 2021

Andres Rivas Sr., 77, entered eternal rest Friday, February 26, 2021, at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Rivas lived in Houston for most of his life and retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety after 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria Magdalena Rivas; and his grandfather, Jose Rivas....

Ramona Garza Lopez

Ramona Garza Lopez

Feb 26, 2021

Ramona G. Lopez, 87, passed on to be with our Lord February 26, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born December 10, 1933, in Edinburg, TX. For 64 years she resided in Houston, TX, and lived the remainder of her time in Edinburg. Ramona was a strong, self-sufficient, and determined woman whose passion was to help people find...

Norma Iris De La Garza Alonzo

Norma Iris De La Garza Alonzo

Feb 25, 2021

DR. NORMA DE LA GARZA ALONZO EDINBURG – Dr. Norma de la Garza Alonzo, 55, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 25, 2021, after a short illness. She was born March 21, 1965 in Edinburg, Texas to Jesse and Elvira de la Garza and was a dedicated...

Yolanda Blanco Muñoz

Yolanda Blanco Muñoz

Feb 25, 2021

Yolanda Blanco Muñoz, 68, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Muñoz Sr.; her parents, Reyes and Delfina Blanco; three brothers, and four sisters. Mrs. Muñoz is survived by two children, Oscar (Norma) Muñoz Jr., Cristina Muñoz; granddaughter, Sofia Alexandra Muñoz; five siblings, San Juana B. Patiño, Romana...

Rosalinda "Rosie" Garcia

Rosalinda "Rosie" Garcia

Feb 25, 2021

Rosalinda "Rosie" Garcia, 65, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at her residence in San Juan. Rosie is survived by her three children, David (Cristina) Garcia, Jr. of Montana, Yvonne (Eduardo) Galindo of Edinburg, and Michael Garcia of Pharr; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Tomas Arredondo of Pharr, Luis Arredondo of McAllen; one sister, Diana Arredondo of Pharr; and numerous nieces,...

Antonio Manuel "Tony" Garcia Sr.

Antonio Manuel "Tony" Garcia Sr.

Feb 23, 2021

EDINBURG - Antonio Manuel "Tony" Garcia Sr., 87, entered eternal rest Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at his residence after battling various underlying conditions. Tony was born on April 25, 1933, in Tacubaya, Texas to the late Guadalupe (Luna) and Antonio Manuel Garcia. He served in the US Army as a paratrooper, June 3, 1953, through May 9, 1955. He was...

Armando Alvarado Sr.

Armando Alvarado Sr.

Feb 23, 2021

Armando Alvarado Sr., 87, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Basilia Alvarado; two brothers, Rene and Samuel Alvarado. Mr. Alvarado is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lucy A. Alvarado; five children, Armando (Mariella) Alvarado Jr., Zita Minette (Frank) Gaytan, Eduardo Rene (Veronica) Alvarado,...

Felix C. Mendoza

Felix C. Mendoza

Feb 22, 2021

Felix C. Mendoza, 92, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus, and Maria Mendoza. Mr. Mendoza is survived by his wife, Graudelia Narvaez; four children, Felix (Olga V.) Mendoza Jr., Rolando (Belinda) Mendoza, Marisa A. (Napoleon) Solis, Juan Hector Mendoza; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two...

Marcelina Pena Santos

Marcelina Pena Santos

Feb 20, 2021

MARCELINA PEÑA SANTOS SAN JUAN – Marcelina Peña Santos, 95, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at her residence in San Juan. Marcelina was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who loved to entertain. No one left her house with an empty stomach. Marcelina was more than a homemaker, although she loved to cook and clean for her loved ones...

Juan Francisco Reyes

Juan Francisco Reyes

Feb 19, 2021

JUAN FRANCISCO REYES PHARR - Juan Francisco Reyes, 55, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Francisco Reyes; his brother, Rene Reyes; his nephew, Fernando De La Rosa. Mr. Reyes is survived by his wife, Ma. Rosario Reyes; his mother, Eladia Torres Reyes; four siblings, Becky (Juan Diego)...

Gloria F. Flores

Gloria F. Flores

Feb 19, 2021

EDINBURG - Gloria F. Flores, 83, went home to our Lord Friday, February 19, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Flores was born in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, MX, and later immigrated to McAllen. She worked as a seamstress for many years, making wedding dresses and other formal attire. Mrs. Flores lived her last loving years with her eldest son...

Fermina "Mina" Pardo Santos

Fermina "Mina" Pardo Santos

Feb 18, 2021

EDINBURG - Fermina "Mina" Pardo Santos, 86, entered eternal rest Thursday, February 18, 2021, at her residence in Edinburg surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Dementia and Parkinson's. She was born on July 7, 1934. Mina Santos was a life-long resident of Edinburg and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was widowed by the...

Rogelio Chavez

Rogelio Chavez

Feb 16, 2021

Rogelio Chavez, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Rogelio Chavez was retired from the United States Navy where he proudly served for 21 years. He was also retired from the United States Postal Service. Rogelio was a loving husband and father. He and his wife Anita were married for 57 wonderful years....

Juanita S. Lopez

Juanita S. Lopez

Feb 15, 2021

EDINBURG - Juanita S. Lopez, known to many as "Mommymoon," passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She lived 87 years adoring family all of her life in Edinburg. Mommymoon was the matriarch always making sure she and her family worked hard at life especially to run a successful family business alongside her late...

Marin Lorenzo Alvarado Sr.

Marin Lorenzo Alvarado Sr.

Feb 14, 2021

EDINBURG - Marin Lorenzo Alvarado Sr., 90, entered eternal rest Sunday, February 14, 2021, at his residence in Edinburg. He was born on September 5, 1930. Marin Lorenzo was a lifelong resident of Edinburg and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elida C. Alvarado; his parents, Marin and Micaela Alvarado; two...

Guillermo "Willie" Lopez, Jr.

Guillermo "Willie" Lopez, Jr.

Feb 14, 2021

GUILLERMO "WILLIE" LOPEZ PHARR - Guillermo "Willie" Lopez, Jr., 59, went to be with Our Lord on February 14, 2021. Born December 26,1961 to Guillermo Lopez and Ernestina Garcia Lopez. Willie worked for the City of Pharr. He also worked with Leo "Polo" Palacios for many many years. Willie will be missed by all who knew him. Guillermo "Willie" Lopez...

Raul Leal Sr.

Raul Leal Sr.

Feb 14, 2021

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Gilberto R. (Gilbert) Garza

Gilberto R. (Gilbert) Garza

Feb 14, 2021

GILBERTO R. (GILBERT) GARZA EDINBURG – Gilberto R. (Gilbert) Garza, 65, an amazing son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas. Affectionately known as Gilbert, Mr. Garza lived his entire life in Edinburg and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...

Raul Leal, Sr.

Raul Leal, Sr.

Feb 14, 2021

RAUL LEAL SR. SAN JUAN – Raul Leal Sr., 56, went home to our Lord Sunday, February 14, 2021, at his residence in San Juan. Born in Pharr, Mr. Leal had been living in San Juan since 1990. He was a U.S. Army veteran with the 82nd Airborne Division and a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr....