Obituaries

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....

Antonio Quintanilla Sr.

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

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

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

Maria Montoya

Feb 8, 2021

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Ercilia A. Cisneros

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

Noe Vasquez

Feb 6, 2021

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Maria D. Rodriguez

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

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

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

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

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...