Obituaries
Mary J. "Maruca" Lopez
Dec 1, 2020
MARY J. “MARUCA” LOPEZ EDINBURG – Mary J. “Maruca” Lopez, 96, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Maruca and her husband, Jimmy, were a part of the generation that dealt with the Depression and WWII. Maruca owned her own business, Maruca's Beauty Bazzar & Ceramic Shop. Their home was always open to family, no matter...
Alfonso "La Borrega" Rios Sr.
Dec 1, 2020
EDINBURG- Alfonso "La Borrega" Rios, Sr., 74, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his great-grandson, Gino Rey Adame; his parents, Jesus and Beatriz M. Rios; several brothers; and a sister. Mr. Rios is survived by his wife, Maria Ana Rios; six children, Alfonso Rios Jr., Armando Rios, Adelmira (Eleazar)...
Ramona A. Martinez
Nov 30, 2020
Ramona A. Martinez, 89, went home to our Lord Monday, November 30, 2020, at her residence in Edinburg. Born in San Manuel, Mrs. Martinez was raised and lived in Edinburg all of her life. She was employed by Edinburg Hospital for 33 years and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Jose Leonel Perez
Nov 29, 2020
JOSE LEONEL PEREZ EDINBURG – Jose Leonel Perez, 77, went home to our Lord Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Perez was born and lived in Edinburg all of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Perez was employed by the United States Postal...
Victor R. Rodriguez Sr.
Nov 29, 2020
VICTOR R. RODRIGUEZ SR. PHARR – Victor R. Rodriguez Sr., 79, went home to our Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, MX, Mr. Rodriguez had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a devoted parishioner at St. Jude Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso Rodriguez Sr. and Enriqueta...
Enrique S. Maldonado
Nov 28, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Enrique (Henry) Maldonado Jr. announce his passing on November 28, 2020. He was always admired for his outlook on life and dedication to faith, family, and hard work. Henry was a man of strong courage and determination. After losing his father at a young age, he was able to go from...
Lucio Rodriguez Gongora
Nov 27, 2020
LUCIO RODRIGUEZ GONGORA EDINBURG – Lucio Rodriguez Gongora, 80, went home to the Lord Friday, November 27, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Mexico, he lived in Reedly, California for most of his life. Lucio is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elvira Rodriguez of Edinburg; seven children, Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez, Gerardo (Paulina) Rodriguez,...
Cristina Carrera
Nov 26, 2020
CRISTINA CARRERA MISSION – Cristina Carrera, 50, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at McAllen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her step-father, Francisco Mariscal. Cristina is survived by her husband, Ernesto Moya; her son, David Lee Carrera; two daughters, Lexandria Moya and Brianna Moya; four siblings, Mario Garza, Olga Villarreal, Irene Garza, Leonor Lopez; her mother, Amadora...
Maria R. De La Garza
Nov 25, 2020
MCALLEN -Maria R. De La Garza, 97, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at her residence in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto De La Garza, Sr.; a son, Moises De La Garza. Mrs. De La Garza is survived by her three children, Roberto (Lucinda) De La Garza, Esther (Manuel) Galindo, Martha Ramirez; eight grandchildren; ten...
Alfredo H. Soto
Nov 25, 2020
ALFREDO H. SOTO BROWNSVILLE – Alfredo H. Soto, 96, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Virginia Montalvo Soto; two granddaughters, Priscilla Annette Soto Garcia and Jay Jay Love Soto. Mr. Soto is survived by 12 children, Rodolfo (Alice) Soto, Alfredo (Janie) Soto Jr., Elizabeth...
Ruben Garcia
Nov 23, 2020
Ruben Garcia, 86, entered eternal rest Monday, November 23, 2020, at his residence in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Natividad Garcia. Mr. Garcia is survived by six children, Norma (Ramon) Gonzalez, Ruben Garcia Jr., Armando Garcia, Marisela (Alejandro) De La Rosa, Alfredo (Cynthia) Garcia, Melida (Bruno Zuniga) Garcia; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren....
Amanda Mireles
Nov 21, 2020
AMANDA MIRELES ALAMO – Amanda Mireles, 82, went home to the Lord Saturday, November 21, 2020, at her residence in Alamo. Amanda was born and raised in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Augustina Lopez; and four brothers, Raul, Federico, Ruben, and Abel Lopez. Amanda is survived by her husband of 67 years, Macario Mireles...
Juanita P. Salinas
Nov 21, 2020
Juanita P. Salinas, 74, went home to the Lord Saturday, November 21, 2020, at The Gardens at Brook Ridge in Pharr. Born in Los Arrieros, Texas, Juanita had lived in McAllen for 17 years. She enjoyed traveling, loved attending her granddaughter's dance performances, and arts and crafts. Juanita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be...
Lucia Flores
Nov 19, 2020
ALAMO - Lucia Flores, 82, went home to our Lord Thursday, November 19, 2020, at her residence in Alamo. Born in San Miguel de Camargo, Tamaulipas, MX, Mrs. Flores lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Horacio and Jovita Gutierrez. Mrs. Flores is survived by her loving husband, Guadalupe Flores of Alamo;...
Mario Jasso
Nov 18, 2020
MARIO JASSO EDINBURG – Mario Jasso, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at McAllen Heart Hospital surrounded by his daughters. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Jasso; his mother, Luz T. Jasso; his father, Narciso Jasso; and a brother, José Jasso. Mr. Jasso is survived by his wife, Rosalinda Jasso; four daughters, Prisylla Ann Jasso, Lorena...
Dr. Lucas Humberto Hinojosa, Jr.
Nov 18, 2020
DR. LUCAS HUMBERTO HINOJOSA, JR. RED GATE - Dr. Lucas Humberto Hinojosa Jr., 83, entered eternal rest Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at his residence in Red Gate, Texas surrounded by family and friends. Dr. Hinojosa was born in La Grulla, Texas to Natalia Longoria Hinojosa and Lucas Humberto Hinojosa on February 24, 1937. He grew up in Red Gate with...
Francisca Moroles
Nov 15, 2020
FRANCISCA MOROLES MCALLEN – Francisca Moroles, 97, went home to our Lord Sunday, November 15, 2020, at her residence in McAllen. She passed at 97 years old but her life was full of life’s trials, tribulations and many rewards/triumphs and beautiful memories. She was filled with the most amazing faith and strength that you only read in the Bible. She...
Marcelino De La Cruz
Nov 12, 2020
PHARR - Marcelino De La Cruz, 86, went home to the Lord Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by a son, Hector De La Cruz. Marcelino is survived by his loving wife, Eudelia De La Cruz; two children, Hector (Kesia) De La Cruz, Johnny De La Cruz, all of Pharr;...
Lourdes Elena Eslao
Nov 11, 2020
Lourdes Elena Eslao, 87, went home to the Lord Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Lourdes was born in Batangas, Philippines where she raised her daughter Linda, and later immigrated to Edinburg, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Eslao. Lourdes is survived by a daughter, Linda Eslao of Edinburg; three grandchildren,...
David R. Mena
Nov 11, 2020
David R. Mena, 56, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. David was a 1983 graduate of Harlingen HS. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&I University and worked for AEP/CPL for 31 years. He was a devoted member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Edinburg. He is preceded in death...