Obituaries

Sep 9, 2017

DONNA – Alberto Ramirez, 47, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born June 17, 1970 to Noe & Refugia Ramirez in Edinburg, TX.

Alberto is survived by his wife, Juanita Trejo; sons, David, Ricardo, Kristopher, and Alberto, Jr.; daughters, Krystal D., Alberta M., Valeria...

Sep 8, 2017

ELSA – Sandra Beltran, 49, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at her residence in Elsa. She was born December 20, 1967 to Francisco Sr. & Maria Gloria Beltran in San Juan, TX.

Sandra is survived by her son, Alexsandre Beltran; daughters, Cassandra Olivia Rangel, and Sabrina Eve Rangel; and 4 grandchildren. She...

Sep 7, 2017

LA VILLA – Santana Torres, 80, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at his residence in La Villa. He was born January 31, 1937 to Nicolas & Candelaria Torres in Elsa, TX.

Santana is survived by his wife, Elvira M. Serna; son, Jaime Torres; daughters, Dalia Torres and Elsa Torres. Also surviving him...

Sep 1, 2017

LA VILLA – Andres G. Alaniz, 64, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at his residence in La Villa. He was born August 20, 1953 to Faustino, Jr. & Josefina Alaniz in Sinton, TX.

Andres is survived by his brothers Gustavo Alaniz, Porfirio Alaniz, Robert Alaniz, and Enrique Alaniz; sisters, Rosa Torres and...

Aug 27, 2017

LA BLANCA – Lucia Sanchez, 81, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2017 at Retama Manor in Weslaco. She was born July 16, 1936 to Honorato & Concepcion Lerma in Mexico.

Lucia is survived by her sons, Lindolfo Sanchez, Juan Manuel Sanchez, Hector Sanchez, Ramon Sanchez, and Ramiro Sanchez; daughters, Marisela Trevino, Maria Guadalupe...

Aug 24, 2017

Services Visitation will be Tuesday, August 23, from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, August 24, at 1:00 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in La Villa. Interment will follow at Anahuac Community Cemetery in Edcouch.

Aurora M. Hernandez,...

Aug 8, 2017

La Villa – Josefina L. , 66, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Knapp Medical Hospital in Weslaco, TX. She was born February 3, 1951 to Jose de Jesus & Otila Leandro in La Villa, TX.

Josefina is survived by her sons, Jose R. Suarez Jr., Rojelio Suarez, and Rolando Suarez; daughter, Guadalupe Suarez; brother Heriberto,...

Jul 31, 2017

Mercedes – Margarito Briones, 95, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at Aurora House in Weslaco, TX. He was born January 3, 1922 to Cipriano & Petra Valdez in Weslaco, TX.

Margarito is survived by his daughters, Vicenta (Alfredo) Valdez and Dora (Santos) Leija; brother, Francisco Briones; sisters, Guadalupe ‘Lupita’ Villarreal and Janie Martinez; 8...

Jul 25, 2017

Edinburg – Anita L. Reyna, 86, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg. She was born July 26, 1930 to Carlos & Manuela Lugo in Edcouch.

Anita is survived by her daughters, Nora (Steve) Balderas, Olga Reyna, Mary Reyna, Diana (Ernest) Ochoa; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild....

Jul 19, 2017

MERCEDES – Raul Ruiz, 56, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. He was born January 25, 1961 to Jose & Eusebia Ruiz in Mexico.

Raul is survived by his wife, Maria Vega; sons, Jose Ruiz, Raul Ruiz, Jr., Manuel Ruiz, and Jesus Ruiz; daughter, Marlene Ruiz; and...

Jul 12, 2017

EDCOUCH – Lorenzo Tinajero, 65, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston. He was born November 1, 1951 to Hijinio & Ramona Tinajero in Mexico.

Lorenzo is survived by his wife, Susana S. Tinajero; sons, Luis Tinajero, Nickey Tinajero, Miguel Angel Tinajero, and Lorenzo Tinajero, Jr.; and daughter,...

Jul 9, 2017

LA VILLA – Elisa C. Diaz, 60, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born November 21, 1956 to Gregorio & Elisa Castillo in Mercedes.

Elisa is survived by her husband, Aaron Diaz; son, Aaron Diaz, Jr.; daughter, Patricia Diaz; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Also...

Jul 6, 2017

DRISCOLL – Cayetano Molina Perales, 70, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at his residence in Driscoll. He was born August 16, 1946 to Pedro & Petra Perales in Edcouch.

Cayetano is survived by his wife, Margarita Perales; sons, Jose (Angela) Perales, Guadalupe (Patty) Perales, Julian (Kecia) Perales; daughter, Margarita Perales. He is...

Jul 5, 2017

MERCEDES – Alejandro Garcia, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his residence in Mercedes. He was born March 1, 1937 to Juan Tenorio & Maria Teresa Garcia in Mexico.

Alejandro is survived by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Garcia; sons, Alejandro Jr. (Chris) Garcia, Manuel (Stella) Garcia, Ernesto Garcia, and Candelario Garcia;...

Jul 3, 2017

ELSA – Juan A. Valdez, 56, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born August 12, 1960 to Jose A. & Guadalupe Hinojosa in Weslaco.

Juan is survived by his wife, Gloria Valdez; son, Efrain Reyna; grandchildren, Jesse and Jacob; and father, Jose “Pepe” Hinojosa. Also surviving him are...

Jul 1, 2017

Hargill – Pedro Garza, 84, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born June 22, 1933 to Alfredo & Margarita Garza in Hargill.

Pedro is survived by his brothers, Juan Garza, Alfredo “Rigo” Garza, Jr., Guadalupe “Lupe” Garza, and Senovio Garza; sisters, Teresa Lopez, Leonor Palomarez, and...

Jun 30, 2017

EDINBURG – Maria L. Rodriguez, 90, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at her residence in Temple, TX. She was born January 22, 1927 to Jose & Modesta Leal in Premont, TX.

Maria is survived by her son, Pablo Valdez; daughters, Hilaria Mendoza, and Dolores Williams; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Also surviving...

Jun 30, 2017

Edcouch Sandy Swets, age 69, entered Eternal Life on June 30th. She was a resident of Nature Resorts on Monte Cristo. Sandy Swets was cremated on July 2, 2010. May she rest in peace.

Jun 25, 2017

Weslaco/Edcouch – Daniel Antonio Guzman, 82, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at his residence in Weslaco. He was born June 13, 1935 to Victor & Angelina Guzman in Edcouch.

Daniel is survived by his daughter, Yvette Cruz; grandchildren, Danielle, Alaina, Andrew, and Elijah; great-grandchild, Aaliyah; brother, Jose Raul Guzman; and sister, Rosa...

Jun 17, 2017

MERCEDES – Elva Elena Veloz, 79, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Mid-Valley Nursing & Rehab in Mercedes. She was born November 8, 1937 to Alejandro & Odilia Ayala in MX.

Elva is survived by her sons, Urbano Veloz, David Veloz, Juan Veloz, Mauricio Veloz, and Edgar Veloz; daughters, Maria de los...