Obituaries

Jamey Alaniz

Aug 7, 2016

La Villa- Jamey Lee Alaniz, 26, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was born November 15, 1989 to Jamey Alaniz & Raquel Martinez in Weslaco.

Jamey is survived by his parents; brother, Brandon Lee (Amber Feliz) Alaniz; sister, Jordan Leigh (Roger Perez) Alaniz. Also surviving him is nephew, Ayden Alaniz; nieces, Kendall...

Manuel Cantu

Jul 31, 2016

Progreso- Manuel H. Cantu, 55, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born February 9, 1961 to Federico & Francisca Cantu in Bluetown, TX.

Manuel is survived by his brothers, Lionel Cantu from Progreso, TX, Federico Cantu, Jr. from Colorado; sisters, Irene Cantu from Colorado, Angelina (Paul) Valenciano from Arizona,...

Maria Salazar

Jul 31, 2016

Edcouch – Maria Salazar, 98, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born August 17, 1917 to Placido & Fidela Salazar, Sr. in Kenedy, TX.

Maria is survived by her sons, Antonio (Victoria) Alviar, Jr., Refugio (Rosa) Alviar, Sr., David (Barbara) Alviar; daughters, Maria (Lalo) Garcia,...

Magdalena Lara

Jul 29, 2016

Edcouch- Magdalena Lara, 62, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She was born January 13, 1954 to Arnoldo & Carmen Martinez in Donna, TX.

Magdalena is survived by her husband, Amado Lara; son, George Ibarra, Jr.; daughters, Carmen (Ray) Morales, Jr., Caroline (Roel) Ibarra; stepdaughters, Joanna...

Arturo Reyna

Jul 26, 2016

Elsa-Arturo Reyna, 65, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born November 25, 1950 to Estanislado & Dora Reyna in Elsa.

Arturo is survived by his brothers, Danny (Anita) Reyna, Stanley (Rita) Reyna, Ricardo (Antonia) Reyna, Bobby (Patty) Reyna, Javier (Patty) Reyna and Efrain (Veronica) Reyna....

Arminda Martinez

Jul 24, 2016

Weslaco- Arminda Martinez, 47, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at University Hospital in San Antonio. She was born March 17, 1969 to Domingo & Eloisa Martinez in Moses Lake, Washington.

Arminda is survived by her daughters, Reyna Lee Martinez, Rose Lee Martinez, Rosario Lee Martinez, Maria del Socorro Aleman, and...

Odilia Ramirez

Jul 18, 2016

Mercedes- Odilia Ramirez, 83, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Weslaco. She was born November 20, 1932 to Octavio & Adela Silva in Tamps, MX.

Odilia is survived by her sons, Jesus Cavazos, Oscar Cavazos, Pablo Cavazos, Apolonio Cavazos, Juan Jose Ramirez; sisters, Flor Estela Salaiz, Odilia...

Sophia Fonseca

Jul 13, 2016

Santa Rosa- Sophia Fonseca, 37, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Harlingen Medical Center. She was born November 11, 1978 to Jesus & Rosita Fonseca in Harlingen.

Sophia is survived by her sons, Luis Fonseca Leal, Enrique Timoteo Leal, Jose Luis Leal; daughter, Amanda Mae Leal and mother. Also surviving her are...

Francisca Reyes

Jul 9, 2016

La Villa- Francisca “Kika” Reyes, 56, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at McAllen Medical Center. She was born February 6, 1960 in Mercedes to Jose Angel & Petra Reyes, Sr.

Francisca is survived by her parents; living and loving partner, Manuel Orta; brothers, Pedro Reyes, Juan G. (Alicia) Reyes, Agustin I. Reyes,...

Irma Trad

Jul 8, 2016

Elsa- Irma Trad, 71, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elsa. She was born September 19, 1944 to Petronilo & Carlota Pineda in Monte Alto.

Irma is survived by her daughter, Maria (Jesus) Tijerina; granddaughters, Ana Maria Tijerina and Rita Tijerina. Also surviving her are brothers, Moises...

Tomas Herrera

Jul 3, 2016

San Carlos- Tomas Herrera, 83, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born December 21, 1931 to Javier & Dionicia Herrera in Mexico.

Tomas is survived by his sons, Demetrio (Argelia) Herrera, Lorenzo (Delia Ester) Herrera, Pedro Javier Herrera, Tomas Herrera; daughters, Noemi Herrera, Genoveva (Martin) Herrera...

Juan Alvarado

Jun 30, 2016

Edcouch- Juan Alvarado, 66, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Dr. Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Juan worked as Security Guard for EEISD and was a constant watch patrolling the school campuses during the nighttime hours. He is survived by his daughters, Yvette, Thelma and Terry Alvarado and sons, Orlando and Rolando Alvarado. Also surviving him are nine grandchildren...

Rojelio Alejandro

Jun 9, 2016

Elsa- Rojelio Alejandro, 74, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1941 to (+) Mauro & (+) Dominga Alejandro in Elsa.

Rojelio is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Alejandro; sons, Martin (Laly) Alejandro, Roy Alejandro, Jr., Rolando (Ana) Alvarez, Roel and Christian Alejandro and daughters,...

Marina Castillo

Jun 4, 2016

Edcouch

Marina G. Castillo, 51, died peacefully Saturday, June 4, 2016 at her residence after a fight with cancer with her family by her side. Her strong will to live, her unwavering faith in God and the love and prayers of family and friends supported her in the three years against this war. She was known for her...

Candelaria Gutierrez

May 31, 2016

Weslaco- Candelaria Cantu Gutierrez, 70, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born November 10, 1945 to Nabor & Teodora Cantu in Weslaco.

Candelaria is survived by sons, Juan Manuel (Eloisa) Mata, Samuel Mata; daughters, Cristy (Joaquin) Pedraza, Candice (David) Garcia, 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren....

Anastacia Morales

May 25, 2016

Donna- Anastacia Morales, 47, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at her residence in Donna. She was born June 26, 1969 to Gustavo & Lydia Morales in Reynosa, Tamps., MX.

Anastacia is survived by her daughters, Flor Esthela (Omar Cisneros) Morales, Lydia Imelda (Jesus) Silva and Francisco (Albino Perez) Bautista. She is also...

San Rubalcaba

May 24, 2016

Elsa- San Juana Del Socorro Rubalcaba, 70, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born March 11, 1946 to Eleodoro & Maria Salinas in Mexico.

She is survived by her husband, Francisco Rubalcaba; son, Saul (Aida) Rubalcaba; daughter, Rosalinda (Mario) Jasso, 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Also...

Reynaldo Garza

May 22, 2016

Elsa- Reynaldo “Cheetah” Garza has passed away on the morning of May 22, 2016. He was 61 years old. He is survived by his daughters, Nicole Hathorn, Rena Gonzalez, and Ruby Palomin, and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Lupita Garcia from Elsa, brothers, Alexander “Pato” Garza, Ivan “Polin” Garza and Rolando Garza, and...

Maria Ponce

May 18, 2016

Edinburg

Maria de la Luz Ponce, 72, passed away May 18, 2016 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1943 in Mexico to Lorenzo and Timotea Ponce. She is survived by her sons, Norberto, Javier, Ignacio, Othoniel and Jorge L. Paz. She is also survived by her daughters,...

Leonardo Saenz

May 17, 2016

Mercedes- Leonardo Saenz, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born December 27, 1941to Enrique & Estefana Saenz in Mercedes.

Leonardo is survived by his wife, Constancia Saenz; sons, Hector Lima, Jesus Saenz; daughters, Angelica (Rafael Matus) Saenz, Guadalupe (Guadalupe Salinas) Saenz, Lucia (Luis Hernandez)...