Obituaries

Esther Arredondo

Esther Arredondo

Dec 22, 2020

ESTHER ARREDONDO ALAMO - Esther Arredondo, 56, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her father, Candelario Rodriguez. Mrs. Arredondo is survived by her husband, Fernando Arredondo of Alamo; a son, Kevin Garcia of Harlingen; her mother, Elida Rodriguez of San Juan; seven siblings, Mary Rodriguez of San Juan,...

Agustin Manuel Guzman

Agustin Manuel Guzman

Dec 22, 2020

Agustin Manuel Guzman, 77, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in Weslaco. Mr. Guzman is survived by his wife of 51 years, Herminia Guzman; a daughter, Dorothy (Armando) Delgadillo; two sons, Javier Agustin, Edward (Cynthia) Guzman Sr.; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Chano Cantu; a sister, Lupita Salinas. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a...

Consuelo "Mike" Ramirez

Consuelo "Mike" Ramirez

Dec 21, 2020

CONSUELO "MIKE" RAMIREZ SAN JUAN - Consuelo "Mike" Ramirez, 73, entered eternal rest Monday, December 21, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital Emergency Care in San Juan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gonzalo and Maria Ramirez. Mike is survived by his wife, Carmen S. Ramirez; four children, Felipe (Laura) Ramirez, Francisco (Liliana) Ramirez, Teresa (Hector) Ojeda, Maria...

Juanita G. Barron

Juanita G. Barron

Dec 21, 2020

EDINBURG - Juanita G. Barron, 73, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her son, Andres Barron and her daughter, Andrea Barron. Mrs. Barron is survived by her nine children, Denit (Martin) Soliz Ruiz of Mississippi, Pablo Barron, III, Jesus Barron, Sebastian (Maira) Barron, both of Edinburg, Juanita (Chris) De...

Diego Garza

Diego Garza

Dec 21, 2020

MCALLEN - Diego Garza, 71, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020, in McAllen, Texas. Diego was born on April 2, 1949 in Peñitas, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose M. Garza and Eva C. Garza; his sister, Odilia G. Ochoa; and brother, Jose M. Garza Jr. Diego is survived by...

Josephine E. Ellard

Josephine E. Ellard

Dec 20, 2020

Josephine Esqueda Ellard, 86, entered eternal rest at her home on December 20, 2020. Josie, called "Fina" by her oldest friends and family, was born in Harlingen, Texas to the late Jorge Esqueda and Francisca Peña. She grew up in a Spanish-speaking household but quickly learned English since speaking Spanish at school was discouraged at that time. She demonstrated a...

Arnulfo Martinez Sr.

Arnulfo Martinez Sr.

Dec 20, 2020

ALAMO - Arnulfo Martinez Sr., 90, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, at San Juan Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria G. Martinez in 2002; a brother, Esequiel Martinez; two sisters, Guadalupe Garza and Elisa Cantu. Mr. Martinez is survived by six sons, Arturo (Terry) Martinez, Lionel (Janie) Martinez, Ruben (Julie) Martinez, Martin (Anna) Martinez,...

Gilberto M. Nino

Gilberto M. Nino

Dec 17, 2020

ALAMO - Gilberto M. Nino, 85, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Gilberto is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Nino; a sister, Emma (Chano) Reyes; two brothers, Rogelio (Ramona) Nino and Jesus Nino. Mr. Nino is survived by his three children, Sandra Lester, Gilbert (Anita) Nino Jr., Norma (Jose Luis) Perales;...

Lino Briones, Jr.

Lino Briones, Jr.

Dec 17, 2020

LINO BRIONES, JR. EDINBURG - Lino Briones, Jr., 80, went home to be with our Lord Thursday, December 17, 2020. Lino was born December 06, 1940 in Edinburg, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lino Briones Sr. and Zulema Longoria Briones; and his sister, Hilma (Lozano) Briones. Mr. Briones is survived by his wife of 48 years,...

Angelita Sandoval

Angelita Sandoval

Dec 16, 2020

ANGELITA CALVILLO SANDOVAL PHARR- Angelita Calvillo Sandoval, 87, went home to the Lord on December 16, 2020, and is now in glorious peace with our loved ones in heaven. Born on August 13, 1933 in San Diego, TX, Angelita was one of five siblings raised in Pharr. At the young age of 19 years old, Angelita met the love of...

Billy Arturo Loredo

Billy Arturo Loredo

Dec 13, 2020

EDINBURG – Billy Arturo Loredo, 45, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Pedro Vasquez Loredo Jr. Mr. Loredo is survived by his wife, Sonya Kypuros; his mother, Maria Loredo; a brother, Pedro Loredo III; mother and father in-law, Jose and Mari Kypuros; numerous other relatives and a host...

Armando Rivera, Jr.

Armando Rivera, Jr.

Dec 12, 2020

PHARR – Armando Rivera, Jr., 48, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Cornerstone Hospital in Houston. "MANDO TIME" As he was known to his dear friends and family. Mando was a very generous and loving individual. He made time for all his friends, family, and made sure all were having a good time. Was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan regardless...

Ivan Gil Ochoa

Ivan Gil Ochoa

Dec 12, 2020

MCALLEN - Ivan Gil Ochoa, 62, went home to our Lord Saturday, December 12, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Ochoa was born and had lived in McAllen all of his life. He is survived by his two sons, Gabriel (Nelda) Ochoa of Corpus Christi, and Israel Ochoa of Henderson, Nevada; and a grandson, Adonis Ochoa of Corpus Christi. A...

Alfonso Salinas

Alfonso Salinas

Dec 11, 2020

EDINBURG - Alfonso Salinas, 94, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rafaela Salinas; a son, Javier Salinas. Mr. Salinas is survived by nine children, Hugo Salinas, Maria (Amado) Sanchez, Jesus (Beatriz) Salinas, Fernando Salinas, Elizabeth (Jaime) Garza, Mario (Elia) Salinas, Rene (Belinda) Salinas, Aaron (Sandra) Salinas, Adrian...

Francisco Sandoval

Francisco Sandoval

Dec 11, 2020

ALAMO - Francisco "907" Sandoval, 81, went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Pancho or "907" as he was known, was a humble, caring, hardworking, strong-willed person who was always willing to help someone in need. He was a successful business owner and operator of Sandoval 907 Drive-in Alamo. His...

Maria D. Salinas

Maria D. Salinas

Dec 10, 2020

MARIA D. SALINAS EDINBURG – Maria D. Salinas, 67, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Ramos and Guadalupe Salinas; grandparents, Benigno and Maria Salinas; aunt/mother, Carolina Salinas; three uncles, Guadalupe, Severo and Benigno Salinas. Mrs. Salinas is survived by her husband, Rene Salinas; two children, Rene...

Jose "Eddie" Vargas

Jose "Eddie" Vargas

Dec 8, 2020

Jose "Eddie" Vargas, 49, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. To his family, Eddie was known as "Guero," because as a child he had blonde hair and hazel eyes. Born in McAllen, Mr. Vargas had lived in McAllen and Edinburg most of his life, and he was proud to be a McHi Bulldog. He...

Alfredo Antonio Gonzalez

Alfredo Antonio Gonzalez

Dec 7, 2020

Alfredo Antonio Gonzalez, 69, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at Solara Specialty Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guillermo and Aurora Gonzalez; two brothers, Jose Luis Gonzalez and Arturo Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Silvia Gonzalez; three children, Laura Gonzalez, Alexandra (Jesuth) Sanden, Viviana (Gabriel) Solis; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four...

Deacon Jose Jesus Galvan

Deacon Jose Jesus Galvan

Dec 6, 2020

ALAMO - Deacon Jose Jesus Galvan, 76, went home to the Lord Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Solara Specialty Hospitals of McAllen. Born and raised in Guanajuato, MX, Deacon Galvan was an active parishioner of his local church. He then moved to the United States and began his course of study to become a deacon while a member of Our...

Ofelia E. Garza

Ofelia E. Garza

Dec 3, 2020

EDINBURG - Ofelia E. Garza, 70, went home to our Lord Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. Mrs. Garza was born and lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Salvador Eureste; three siblings, Israel Eureste, Jose Luis “Eloy” Eureste, and Alma Eureste. Mrs. Garza is survived by her...