Francisco Borrego, Jr.

Edcouch – Francisco Borrego, Jr., 84, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born January 29, 1936 to Francisco Sr. and Adela Borrego in San Antonio. Francisco was very active in various organizations in the local Catholic Church, such as Communidades de Base, Groupo de Oracion, and Movimiento Familiar Cristiano.

Francisco is survived by his son, Jorge Adan (Virginia) Borrego; daughters, Maria Imelda (Emilio) Garcia and Rosalva (Ron) Capello; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Ernesto Borrego; and sisters, Olivia Amaya and Adela Rodriguez. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Irma Viola Borrego; parents, Francisco Sr. and Adela Borrego; brothers, Emilio Borrego, Juan Borrego, Jose Angel Borrego, Lupe Borrego, Alberto Borrego, Pedro Borrego, Vicente Borrego, and Jose Borrego; sisters, Consuelo Vera, Amalia Estrada, Belia Villarreal, and Guadalupe Garcia.

Viewing will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Viewing will continue Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and interment will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.

In lieu of flowers, donations on behalf of Francisco Borrego, Jr. to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated.