Obituaries

Mar 12, 2019

EDCOUCH - Francisco M. Saenz Jr., 67, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Amara Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born February 5, 1952 to Francisco R. and Isabel M. Saenz in Edcouch, TX. Francisco is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco R. Saenz (2000) and Isabel M. Saenz (1998).  He is survived by his...

Mar 11, 2019

Edcouch - Milagros DeArthur Rios, 37, passed away March 11, 2109 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Milagros was born January 30, 1982 to Arthur, Jr. and Delisia Rios in Houston, TX. Prior to his illnesses, Milagros worked as a barber. He is survived by his parents, sisters, Laura (John) Wals, Melissa (Todd) Phillippi, and Della Mercedes Guzman. He is...

Mar 8, 2019

Monte Alto, TX - Servando Perez, Jr., 14, died unexpectedly March 8, 2019 at Drs. Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Servando, affectionaltely known as "Nano El Flaco" was born September 23, 2004 in Harlingen, TX. He is survived by his parents, Servando Perez, Sr., and Maria Elena Ramirez. Also surviving him is his brother, Sotero Perez, and sisters, Angela (Rolando)...

Mar 4, 2019

ELSA – Don Carlos Smith, 88, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Brook Ridge Retirement Community in Pharr. He was born May 9, 1930 to Euen and Elverda Smith in Ralls, TX.

Don is survived by his son, Larry Don (Anna) Smith; daughters, Lydia Wiley and Dawn K. (Mark) Goldammer; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and brother,...

Feb 27, 2019

EDCOUCH – Dora Elia Valdez, 62, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. She was born December 5, 1956 to Jose G., Sr. and Maria Consuelo Cisneros in Mercedes, TX.

Dora is survived by her husband, Francisco Valdez; son, Hermilo, Jr. (Linda) Gracia; daughters, Mary Alice Gracia, Elizabeth Valdez, and...

Feb 21, 2019

ELSA – Antonio F. Montelongo, 69, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his residence in Elsa. He was born July 5, 1949 to Guadalupe and Rosalia F. Montelongo in Edcouch.

Antonio is survived by his wife, Anita Y. Montelongo; sons, Antonio (Sandra) Montelongo, Jr. and Rodney (Patricia) Montelongo; daughters, Veronica M. (Osvaldo) Garza and Alicia M....

Feb 20, 2019

ELSA – Guadalupe Rodriguez, 71, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born September 17, 1947 to Pedro and Maria Rodriguez in Elsa.

Guadalupe is survived by his sons, Reynaldo (Ramona) Rodriguez and Guadalupe (Melinda) Rodriguez; daughters, Maria (Norberto) Mena, Diana Johnson, and Angie (Carlos) Sandoval; 15 grandchildren and...

Feb 19, 2019

EDCOUCH – Manuel Prieto, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Comfort House in McAllen, TX. He was born August 5, 1929 to Guadalupe and Santos Prieto in Mexico.

Manuel is survived by his wife, Diega Prieto; sons, Jose Prieto, Gustavo Prieto, Jaime Prieto, Eliud Prieto, Hernan Prieto, Martin Prieto; daughters, Hermelinda Prieto, Isabel Prieto, Guadalupe...

Feb 19, 2019

Edinburg - David Martinez Renteria, 54, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Weslaco. He was born in El Centro, CA on May 16, 1964 to Miguel C. and Juana Martinez Renteria.

David is survived by his parents; sons, David Renteria, Jr. and Alexander (Nicole) Renteria; and daughter Serena Renteria. Also surviving him are his brothers,...

Feb 17, 2019

LA VILLA – Ramon Rodriguez, Jr., 80, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his residence in La Villa, TX. He was born February 19, 1938 to Ramon, Sr. and Regina Aguilar at El Rancho Los Coyotes in Raymondville, TX.

Ramon is survived by his sons, Ramon (Elma) Rodriguez, III, Mario Rodriguez; daughters, Oralia (Jose Luis) Flores,...

Feb 16, 2019

WESLACO – Eusebia C. Covarrubias, 89, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was born January 19, 1930 to Severino Correa and Maria de Jesus Hernandez in Creedmoor, TX.

Eusebia is survived by her son, Apolinar, Sr. (Florentina) Covarrubias; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Concepcion Correa, Maria Navarro, Maria de Jesus Lugo, and...

Feb 10, 2019

Elsa – Francisco “Frank” Garza, Jr., 69, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Paxvilla Hospice in McAllen, TX. He was born March 23, 1949 to Francisco Garza, Sr. and Annie Doty in Elsa, TX. Frank graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, leading to his teaching profession. Frank was a Vietnam...

Feb 4, 2019

Weslaco – Thomas Paul Cassidy, 71, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Weslaco Nursing & Rehab Center in Weslaco, TX. He was born February 10, 1947 to William R. and Thelma V. Cassidy in Altadena, CA.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Bonnie Cassidy; daughter, April (Alex) Chin; 3 grandchildren; brothers, Gary Carson, Bill Cassidy, Jerry...

Jan 27, 2019

Edinburg – Josephine “Josie” Vazquez, 46, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg, TX. She was born January 26, 1973 to Santiago and Ayda Duran in Holland, MI.

Josie is survived by her husband, Jose M. Vazquez; son, Santiago Vazquez; daughter, Arianna (Jacob) Zapata; 4 grandchildren; mother, Ayda V. Duran; sisters,...

Jan 20, 2019

PROGRESO – Benjamin Zamorano, 40, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his residence in Progreso, TX. He was born October 25, 1978 to Roberto and Julia Zamorano in Mexico.

Benjamin is survived by his wife, Elvira C. Zamorano; son, Benjamin Zamorano, Jr.; daughters, Samantha Zamorano, Jessica Zamorano, Jaqueline Zamorano, Lilyana Zamorano; and grandchild, Benjamin Alexander Zamorano....

Jan 8, 2019

LA VILLA – Gilberto “Gil” Bernal, 52, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born April 26, 1966 to Filiberto and Maria Bernal in Lyford, TX.

Gilberto is survived by his wife, Clarita Bernal; son, Gilbert (Diana) Bernal; granddaughter, Anaid Pesina-Bernal; mother, Maria Guajardo-Bernal; brothers, Catarino Bernal, Ignacio Bernal, Adrian Bernal;...