Obituaries
Antonio Quintanilla Sr.
Feb 11, 2021
SAN JUAN - Antonio Quintanilla Sr., 64, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel Quintanilla Sr.; three brothers, Manuel Quintanilla Jr., Genovevo Quintanilla and Enrique Quintanilla. Mr. Quintanilla is survived by his wife, Patricia Quintanilla; five children, Angelica Quintanilla (Eric) Perales, Antonio Quintanilla Jr., Alicia...
Diana Banda Handy
Feb 11, 2021
Diana Banda Handy, 61, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Maria Ignacia Banda; three brothers; and one sister. Mrs. Handy is survived by her daughter, Darlene (Oscar) Rodriguez; six grandchildren, Jarod Garza, Jeanna Garza, Yolissah Rodriguez, Oscar David Rodriguez, Marco Rodriguez, Alinah Rodriguez; six siblings,...
Ruben Rodriguez
Feb 10, 2021
Ruben Rodriguez, 63, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonel and Isabel Rodriguez; two children, Mary Rodriguez, and Nick Rodriguez. Ruben was a retired contractor, turned professional grandpa. He was a selfless man of God who lived a life of service, spreading his faith through...
Maria Montoya
Feb 8, 2021
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Ercilia A. Cisneros
Feb 8, 2021
Ericilia A. Cisneros, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her three children Monday, February 8, 2021, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Ercilia A. Cisneros was born on May 17, 1940, in Hidalgo, TX, and was the youngest of five sisters and two brothers in a very close and loving family. Their parents were Pedro Acevedo and Julia Lozano Acevedo. Affectionately...
Noe Vasquez
Feb 6, 2021
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Maria D. Rodriguez
Feb 5, 2021
MARIA D. RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG – Maria D. Rodriguez, 98, passed away Friday, December 5, 2021, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Julian Rodriguez; two brothers; three sisters. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her ten children, Paula (+ Leonel) Urbina, Lydia (+ Adan) Maldonado, Jose Rodriguez, Rogelio Rodriguez, Yolanda R. Garza, Arturo (Francisca) Rodriguez,...
Olin Russell Renner
Feb 3, 2021
McALLEN - Olin Russell Renner, 83, was called home Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg, TX. Olin was born October 15, 1937, in Pleasant Hill, OH. Olin married the love of his life June 3, 1961. He was a long time member of the Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club and Silver King Tractor Club. He is preceded in death by...
Eliza Nelly Molina
Feb 2, 2021
Eliza Nelly Molina, 60, entered eternal rest Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at her residence in McAllen. Born in Mier, Tamaulipas, Eliza had lived in McAllen all of her life. She was a teacher at La Joya High School for 24 years until her retirement in May of 2010. Eliza enjoyed teaching and the relationships she built with her students. She...
Margie Mccarthy
Jan 31, 2021
MARGIE MCCARTHY PHARR - Margie McCarthy, 72, entered eternal rest Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center where she courageously battled COVID. She grew up in San Juan attending PSJA schools and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Margie graduated from PSJA High School, Class of 1966. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in...
Aroldo "Harold" De Leon
Jan 30, 2021
PHARR - Aroldo "Harold" De Leon, 81, went home to our Lord Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. De Leon was born and lived in Pharr all his life. He met his high school sweetheart, Angelica Aranda, their Senior year in 1959, and they were married in 1961. After serving in the Army, he...
Olga Salinas
Jan 30, 2021
OLGA SALINAS SAN JUAN- Olga Salinas, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 30, 2021, at her residence in San Juan surrounded by her family. Born May 22, 1927, in General Trevino, Nuevo Leon, MX, Olga lived in Pharr for most of her life. She always provided support and love for her family, and she and her husband Saul worked tirelessly...
Matea R. Sepulveda
Jan 29, 2021
EDINBURG - Matea R. Sepulveda, 92, went home to our Lord Friday, January 29, 2021, at her residence in Edinburg, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lyford, TX, Mrs. Sepulveda had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Matea was kindhearted, loved by all, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death...
Sandra L. Vecchio
Jan 27, 2021
SANDRA L. VECCHIO PHARR – On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Sandra L. Vecchio passed away at the age of 58. Sandra was born September 4, 1962 to Frank and Tina Vecchio. She worked at Dr. Norma Cavazos office in Mission, Texas. She loved spending time with her son, Dennis, and with her family. Sandra was a loving mother, devoted sister,...
Maria Guadalupe Madrigal
Jan 27, 2021
EDINBURG - Maria Guadalupe Madrigal, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reymundo and Elvira Garcia; her brother, Rodolfo Garcia, Hilario Garcia, Salome Esquivel, Nicolasa Gutierrez, and Manuela Garcia; and her nephew, Guadalupe Garcia. Mrs. Madrigal is survived by her husband, Bernardo Madrigal; six children,...
Esteban Ortiz Iii
Jan 27, 2021
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Amparo D. Perez
Jan 26, 2021
Amparo D. Perez, 82, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Abri of Edinburg. Amparo loved her family immensely and found joy in caring for them by cooking their favorite meals and sharing conversation. Her greatest gifts were her enveloping love and kindness. She was a beautiful role model to her admiring family. She is preceded in death by her...
Maria Alicia Zuniga
Jan 26, 2021
PHARR – Maria Alicia Zuniga, 72, passed Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Maria lived in Pharr for all of her life and was a member of, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Maria was employed at Lone Star Insurance Services. She had been in the insurance business for over 50 years. She is preceded in...
Elva A. Lopez
Jan 26, 2021
PHARR - Elva A. Lopez, 96, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at her residence in Pharr. Mrs. Lopez was an employee at the department of Health for 30 years, and was always there when you needed her. She loved life, traveling and helping others. She is preceded in death by her parents, Apolonio and Cruz Alvarado; three brothers, Samuel,...
Gilberto Saenz Ii
Jan 26, 2021
Gilberto Saenz II, 46, entered eternal rest surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at his residence in Donna. Gilbert was born February 26, 1974 in Laredo and was a lifelong resident of Donna, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas-Pan American and was a partner at Salinas, Allen & Schmitt LLP in Weslaco. He was a...