Obituaries

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)...

San Amaro

May 13, 2016

La Villa – San Juanita Amaro, 66, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Drs. Hospital at Renaissance, Edinburg. She was born December 28, 1949 to Simon and Guillerma Amaro. She is preceded in death by parents, She is survived by her aunt (Mom) Blanca M. Vallejo, sisters, Lupita M. Vallejo and Melinda V. Salas. She is also survived...

Dustin Palomin

May 8, 2016

La Villa- Dustin David Palomin, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2016 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is survived by his parents, David & Ruby Renee Palomin, Jr.; brothers, Darius David Palomin, Damon David Palomin; sisters, Delayne Renee Palomin and Delayah Renee Palomin. Also surviving him are maternal grandmother, Delia Jackson;...

Reynaldo Carreon

May 7, 2016

Elsa – Reynaldo Carreon, 68, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at his Elsa residence. He was born July 9, 1947 to Jesus & Trinidad Carreon, Jr. in Edcouch. Reynaldo is survived by children Maricela (David) Garcia, Linda Carreon, Sonia Carreon, Ruben Rivas, Junita Barajas, 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grand-daughter, and also surviving him...

Jesselyn Becerra

May 5, 2016

Mercedes- Jesselyn Becerra, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

Jesselyn Becerra is survived by her parents, Jesus & Yvonne Becerra; brother, Jose Sanchez; sisters; Melanie Becerra and Faith Becerra.

Viewing will be held Friday, May 6, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m....

Domingo Ramirez

May 3, 2016

Elsa/McAllen- Domingo Ramirez passed away to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 3, 2016 at the age of 99. Domingo was born on March 25, 1917 in Brownsville, TX to Adrian and Nicolasa Ramirez. Most of his life he lived in Engleman Gardens north of Elsa, TX and in 1967 moved to Mile 15 between...

Emery Beasley, Jr

Apr 29, 2016

Edcouch- Emery Franklin Beasley, Jr., 61, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born October 2, 1954 to Emery Beasley & Froilana Villarreal Breathour in Mercedes, TX.

He was employed at Subway and loved his job. He was a dog lover and enjoyed nurturing them...

Federico Garza

Apr 23, 2016

EDINBURG- Federico Rafael Garza, 31, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was born April 20, 1985 to Federico & Irma Garza in Cadereyta Jiménez, N.L., MX.

Federico is survived by his girlfriend, Melarie Lozano; daughter, Aubrey Garza; stepdaughters, Kayla and Kalen Lozano; and parents. He...