Obituaries

Anthony Freese

May 17, 2017

EDINBURG – Anthony Freese, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born May 17, 1936 to Mary Elen Freese in Latrobe, PA.

Anthony is survived by his family from Elizabethtown Kentucky, son, Aaron Slater; daughter, Michelle L. Monde; grandchildren, Kristin Monde, Donald Monde, Dakota...

Fernando Fernandez

May 17, 2017

DONNA – Fernando Fernandez, 56, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born April 7, 1961 to Virgilio & Rufina Fernandez in Mexico.

Fernando is survived by his wife, Anna Fernandez; sons, Cesar Fernandez, Fernando Fernandez, Jr., and Javier Hernandez; daughters, Jennifer Salas, and Kimberly Ann Fernandez;...

Ronald Gilbert

May 11, 2017

LA VILLA – Ronald Scott Gilbert, 53, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Solara Hospital in McAllen.

Ronald is survived by his father, Ronald Gilbert; daughter, Taylor Gilbert; and sister, Cherri Betancourt.

Cremation will follow at a later date.

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Jesus Zuniga, Jr

May 9, 2017

EDCOUCH – Jesus “Jesse” Zuniga, Jr., 59, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born October 13, 1957 to Jesus, Sr. & Rosa Zuniga in Lockney, TX.

Jesus is survived by his wife, Thelma V. Zuniga; brother, Fernando Zuniga; sisters, Maria Ramirez, and Norma Partida; and numerous...

Paula Cardona

May 7, 2017

EDCOUCH – Paula Cardona, 67, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at her residence in Edcouch. She was born June 18, 1949 to Daniel & Altagracia De la Torre in Mexico.

Paula is survived by her husband, Porfirio Cardona; sons, Isaac (Belenn) Cardona, Alejandro (Lourdes) Cardona, Oscar (Sonia) Cardona, Porfirio (Irene) Cardona, and...

Rihanna Sanchez

Apr 25, 2017

DONNA – Rihanna Sanchez, 6, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born January 22, 2011 to Francisco Colunga & Ariana Sanchez in Edinburg.

Rihanna is survived by her parents; brothers, Jose Sanchez, and Francisco Bertin Colunga; and sisters, Michelle Colunga, and Kendra Colunga.

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Catarino Quintanilla

Apr 24, 2017

WESLACO – Catarino Quintanilla, 75, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born January 2, 1942 to Fabian & Eulalia Quintanilla in Mexico.

At the family’s request services and burial will take place in Mexico.

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David Gomez

Apr 22, 2017

PHARR – David Gomez, 56, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born February 17, 1961 to Juan & Maria Gomez in Mexico.

At the family’s request cremation services will be done at a later date.

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Elia Alvarez

Apr 11, 2017

LA VILLA – Elia P. Alvarez, 65, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born January 22, 1952 to Bernardo & Adelina Perales in Elsa.

Elia is survived by her husband, Homero Alvarez, sons, Homero (Maria) Alvarez, Jr., Jose Armando (Jessica) Alvarez; daughter, Linda (Ricardo...

Baby Martinez

Apr 10, 2017

Weslaco

Baby twins, Joshua and Jacob Martinez were born Thursday, April 10, 2014 Rio Grande Regional Hospital, McAllen. Joshua died April 10, and Jacob died April 12, 2014.

They are survived by her father, Jose Martinez, and mother, Sandy Segura.

Services

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Luis Villarreal

Apr 8, 2017

Mercedes – Luis C. Villarreal, 73, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born December 2, 1943 to Luis and Librada Villarreal.

Luis is survived by his wife, Marcela Villarreal; son, Luis Villarreal III; daughters, Magnerva Wells, Magdalene Mata, & Marisol Villarreal. Also surviving him are sisters, Edelia...

Jesus Padilla

Apr 6, 2017

Edcouch – Jesus Padilla, 74, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born April 13, 1942 to Manuel & Concepcion Padilla in Mexico.

Jesus is survived by his wife, Leonor Padilla; sons, Jaime Padilla, and Jesus, Jr. (Miriam) Padilla; daughters, Irene (Porfirio) Cardona, Yolanda (Rene) Cardona, Deisy...

Noel Garza, Sr

Apr 5, 2017

Elsa/Wisconsin - Born into eternal life on April 5, 2017, Noel Garza Sr. was a Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and loving friend. He is survived by his loving wife Mercedes Garza, and his children Sandy, Gloria, Noel Jr. and Veronica Garza. He had 9 grandchildren, Ashley, Yolanda, Madeline, Jennifer, Moises, Hope, David and Carmen; 5 great-grandchildren, Jayden, Amanda,...

Jose Jasso

Mar 29, 2017

ELSA – Jose Narciso Jasso, 70, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born January 4, 1947 to Narciso & Luz Jasso in Elsa.

Jose is survived by his loving wife of 42 years; Esperanza S. Jasso; daughter, Irasema S. (Ricardo) Villarreal; son, Rolando Vela; and...

Francisco Ambriz

Mar 27, 2017

Elsa – Francisco “Panchito” Ambriz, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2017 at Valley Grande Manor, Weslaco. He was born February 28, 1923 in Cadereyta, NL, Mexico. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carmen, parents, Tomas and Manuela Ambriz, and sisters, Margarita and Consuelo Rios. He is survived by his children: Janie (Enrique) Zarate,...

Martiniano Colmenares

Feb 19, 2017

MERCEDES- Martiniano Colmenares, 83, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his residence in Mercedes. He was born January 5, 1934 to Zerapio & Aniceta Colmenares in Mexico.

Martiniano is survived by his wife, Marcelina Colmenares; son, Jose Luis Colmenares; daughters, Juana (Jose Caja) Colmenares, Marcelina (Benjamin Morales) Colmenares, Crystal (Joey Martinez) Colmenares,...

Maria Reyes

Feb 13, 2017

EDINBURG/LA VILLA – Maria Guadalupe Reyes, 72, passed away Monday February 13, 2017 at her residence in Edinburg. She was born July 14, 1944 to Inocencio & Ramona Míreles in La Villa.

Maria is survived by her sons, Efrain (Kristina) Reyes, Eleazar (Farrah) Reyes, Jr., Raul (Mireya) Reyes, and Raudel (Clarissa) Reyes; daughters,...

Rene Mariscal

Feb 6, 2017

ELSA – Rene Mariscal, 54, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born October 10, 1962 to Jose & Felipa Mariscal in Weslaco.

Rene is survived by his father, Jose Mariscal; brothers, Jesus Mariscal, Miguel Mariscal, and Leroy Mariscal; sisters, Rosa Maria Pedraza, and Susan Annette...

Trinidad Barco

Feb 5, 2017

ELSA – Trinidad Barco, 86, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born August 12, 1930 to Filomeno & Romana Barco in Alice, TX.

Trinidad is survived by her sister-in-law’s, San Juana Barco, Josefa Barco, Maria Dolores Barco, Maria Barco, and Maria Antonia Barco; and...

Senaida Lara

Feb 4, 2017

EDCOUCH – Senaida R. Lara, 93, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was born May 29, 1923 to Julian & Maria F. Ramos in Mexico.

Senaida is survived by her sons, Noah Lara, Salvador (Mary) Lara, Alfredo (Maria) Lara, Ruben (Hermelinda) Lara, Juan (Elida) Lara, and Rene...