Obituaries

Nov 20, 2016

Elsa – Alicia Trevino, 78, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at her residence. She was born July 9, 1938 to Cayetano & Patricia Lopez in Reynosa, Tamps., MX.

Alicia is survived by her sons, Jose Enrique (Enedelia) Trevino, Guadalupe (Rosa Estrella) Trevino, Jr., Rodolfo (Gloria) Trevino, and Cayetano (Alicia) Trevino; daughters, Blanca...

Nov 17, 2016

Edcouch – Gregorio Villarreal, 78, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born March 12, 1938 to Felipe & Amelia Villarreal in Edcouch.

Gregorio is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Villarreal; son, Abel (Mari) Villarreal; daughters, Rainlilly (Ismael) Cruz and Naomi (Benicio) Perez; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren....

Nov 17, 2016

San Carlos/Edinburg – Maria Emma Galaviz Gonzalez went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the age of 77 after a short illness. Born on April 19, 1939 to Juan and Antonia (Moreno) Galaviz. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Ambrosio Gonzalez; daughter, Ana (Joe) Hernandez; sons,...

Nov 13, 2016

Elsa - Maria de Jesus Ybarra, 96, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco. She was born April 9, 1920 to Pedro & Ignacia Ibarra in Victoria, TX.

Maria is survived by her nephews, Manuel Garcia, Roberto Ybarra, and Eduardo Garcia; nieces, Rebecca Acevedo, Ninfa Cortez, and Socorro...

Nov 11, 2016

Monte Alto - Juan Trejo, 66, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 9, 1950 to (+)Apolonio Trejo and (+)Celia Hernandez in Donna.

Juan is survived by his wife, Rita Trejo; children, Apolonio (Imelda) Trejo, Arcelia Trejo, Noelia Trejo (Leo Sylvest), Christina (Michael) Trejo,...

Nov 11, 2016

Dallas/Edcouch - Francisco Martinez, Jr., 57, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 in Dallas. He was born September 20, 1959 to Francisco & Beatriz Martinez in Edcouch.

Francisco is survived by his wife, Irma Martinez; sons, Frank Martinez, III and Rolando Martinez; daughter, Roxanne (Alvaro) Hernandez; and grandchildren, Mathew, Brianna, and Isaac Hernandez....

Oct 30, 2016

Elsa - Baby Juliette Selene Hernandez was born and passed away on October 30, 2016 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Baby Juliette is survived by her mother Irma Nichole Perez, and her brother, Ayden Jacob Castillo. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Abel & Esmeralda Perez, uncles, Abel Perez, Jr. and Roberto Perez, and aunt, Bethany...

Oct 28, 2016

Mercedes - Baby Obadiah Martinez was born and passed away on October 28, 2016 at Women's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Baby Obadiah is survived by his parents Santiago and Norma Linda Martinez. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister. Cremation will take place at a later date.

Oct 17, 2016

Edcouch – Vicente “Chente” Ybarra, 82, passed away on October 17, 2016 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX. He was born on July 28, 1934 to Juan and Rosa Ybarra in Edcouch.

Chente is survived by his wife San Juanita Ybarra; sons, Antonio Guzman, Alberto (Celia) Ybarra, David (Janie) Ybarra, and San Juan (Martha)...

Oct 17, 2016

La Villa – Petra C. Espericueta, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2016 at her residence in La Villa, TX. She was born July 1, 1922 to (+)Demetrio and (+)Marcelina Castillo in La Villa, TX.

Petra is survived by her sons: Guadalupe (Ida) Espericueta, Jr., Jesus (Maria Elena) Espericueta, Toribio (Susana) Espericueta, and...

Oct 14, 2016

Elsa – Juanita Y Gonzalez, 95, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg, TX. She was born February 8, 1921 to (+)Concepcion and (+)Celia Ybarra in San Benito, TX.

Juanita is survived by her son Ruben (Rosa) Ybarra; daughters, Mary Nelda Ibarra, Celina (Marcos) Flores, & Belinda (Enrique) Gomez; 18 grandchildren and numerous...

Oct 8, 2016

Mission: Humberto Hernandez, 91, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation in McAllen. He was born on December 8, 1924 in Mexico. His parents were Leon and Maria de Jesus Hernandez. Humberto is survived by his son: Humberto Hernandez, Jr.; daughters: San Juanita Hernandez, Rosalinda Hernandez, and Alma Leticia (Antonio) Pinon. He is also survived...

Oct 4, 2016

Elsa – Jose Luis Felix, 56, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in San Antonio, TX. He was born July 26, 1960 to (+)Juan Felix and Maria de Jesus Casarez in Torreon, Durango, Mexico.

Jose Luis is survived by his wife, Gloria Felix; son, Joe (Adel) Felix; daughters, Cynthia Felix and Connie (Marco Garcia) Felix. He leaves...

Oct 1, 2016

Edcouch: Rogelio "Cacho" Rodriguez, 59, from Edcouch died unexpectedly Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born August 25, 1957 in El Campo, TX to Cristobal and Guadalupe Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife, Margarita; sons, Rogelio, Jr., Cristobal and Jaime (Rosalinda) Rodriguez; daughters, Alexis and Filomena Rodriguez. He is also survived by his...

Sep 20, 2016

Edcouch- Teodora L. Navarro, 80, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. She was born April 1, 1936 to Alvaro & Dionisia Leija in Edcouch.

Teodora is survived by her son, Juan (Maria G.) Navarro, Jr.; daughter, San Juanita Irene (Juan J. San Roman) Villanueva and Brenda Villalpando....

Sep 20, 2016

La Villa - Maria Zalda Perez, 49, passed Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born July 29, 1967 to Felipe & Celia Perez in Weslaco.

Zalda is survived by her brothers, Israel (Estela) Perez, Ismael Perez; and sister, Criselda (Ramiro) Molina. She is preceded in death...

Sep 19, 2016

Elsa- Ponciano Barco, Jr., 48, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1968 to Ponciano & San Juana Barco in Edinburg.

Ponciano is survived by his sons, Abram Barco, Samuel Barco; daughter, Grace Barco; and mother, San Juana Barco. Also surviving him are brothers,...

Sep 18, 2016

Donna- Mario Alberto Garcia, Jr., 37, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 in West Virginia. He was born March 21, 1979 to Mario Alberto & Martha Catalina Garcia in Lufkin, TX.

Mario is survived by his wife, Carolina Fuentes; sons, Jorge Alberto Garcia, Sebastian Alexis Garcia, Santiago Alan Garcia; daughters, Stephany April Garcia...

Sep 14, 2016

La Blanca- Maria C. Vasquez, 78, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was born April 11, 1938 to Jacinto & Maria in Mexico.

Maria is survived by her sons, Santiago Vasquez and Francisco (Maria) Vasquez; and daughter, Norma Gonzalez. Also surviving her are brother, Pablo Rodriguez, Genoveva...

Sep 12, 2016

Edcouch- Estevan Rivera, 72, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at his residence in Edcouch. He was born January 11, 1944 to Victor & Gregoria Rivera in Méndez, Tamps., MX.

Estevan is survived by his step-son, Joaquin (Sonia) Aguirre; step-daughter, Josie Aguirre; daughters, Ofelia Rivera (Fidencio III) Salazar, Cristina (Omar Casas) Rivera, Lucero...