Obituary Listing
Amelia Ontiveros
Dec 31, 2023
EDINBURG - Amelia Ontiveros, 91, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023, in Edinburg surrounded by her family. Mrs. Ontiveros was preceded in death by her husband, Marcelino Ontiveros; her son, Reyes Rodriguez; two grandchildren, Rocky Rodriguez and Corina I. Hernandez; parents, Roman Rosales and Petra Celestina Salamanca; her brothers, Jose Rosales and Enrique Salamanca.
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Nathan Gower Schwarz
Dec 29, 2023
PHARR - Nathan Schwarz, 40, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 29, 2023. Nathan is preceded in death by his father, Roy ‘Buzz’ L. Schwarz Jr.; his grandparents, Roy L. Schwarz Sr., Leslie Gower, and Ronetta Gower Pfotenhauer. Nathan was a proud alumnus of The Science Academy, he graduated in 2001 and went on to earn double majors in English...
Daniel G. Saenz
Dec 29, 2023
EDINBURG - Daniel G. Saenz, 22, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 29, 2023, in McAllen.
Daniel is survived by his parents, Samantha L. (Ricardo Peña Jr.) Saenz, and Heriberto (Aleyda) Saenz Sr.; seven siblings, Heriberto G. (Michelle) Saenz Jr., Chelsea L. (Juan) Sotelo, Amber L. (Eduardo Rodriguez Jr.) Saenz, Gilbert Saenz, Ricardo (Odeth) Peña III, Aaliyah Peña, Johathan Peña;...
Laura Amalia Fuentes De Garcia
Dec 28, 2023
MCALLEN - Laura Amalia Fuentes De Garcia, 65, entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 28, 2023 after a long and brave battle with cancer. Laura was born in Culiacan, Sinaloa Mexico. Laura is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Luis Fuentes Rivera and Teresita De Jesus Cazarez Sanchez; 2 beloved sisters, Marina and Teresa.
Laura is survived by...
Modesta R. Leal
Dec 27, 2023
EDINBURG - Modesta R. Leal, 86, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Edinburg. Mrs. Leal was preceded in death by her husband, Jose M. Leal; six siblings, Arnulfo Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez, Jesus Rodriguez, Yolanda Rodriguez Lomas, Oralia Zulema Barron, and Eva Santana; her son-in-law, Eduardo Escareño
Mrs. Leal is survived by her six children, Anna M. Escareño,...
Cristina Tapia De Guzman
Dec 27, 2023
EDINBURG - Cristina Tapia De Guzman, 53, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Mrs. Guzman is survived by her husband, Carlos Guzman; 3 children, Jose Carlos (Beny) Guzman, Cristian Isai (Edna) Guzman, Cristina Elizabeth (Albino Garza) Guzman; 10 grandchildren, Brianna, Yaneli, Carlos, Yahir, Cristely, Israel, Estela, Eliezar, Bella and Jannet; numerous family and friends.
Visitation will be from...
Maria Teresa Pinon
Dec 26, 2023
DALLAS - Maria Pinon, 89, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Mrs. Pinon is preceded in death by her parents, Donicio Pinon and Hilaria Aguilar Pinon.
Mrs. Pinon is survived by her four daughters, Angelica Villegas, Gloria (Jorge Lopez) Villegas, Blanca Esthela (Arturo Ortiz) Villegas and Alma Villegas; 34 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; numerous family and friends.
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Alfredo “Fred” Garcia Jr.
Dec 25, 2023
MCALLEN - Alfredo “Fred” Garcia Jr., 59, was born in Chicago, IL on March 2, 1964. Fred, a longtime resident of McAllen, TX passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loved ones. Fred was preceded in death by his parents Alfredo D. Garcia and Mary Ann Bernal Garcia; his sister, Jennifer Garcia; his...
Raul Hernandez
Dec 24, 2023
MISSION - Raul Hernandez, 55, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, December 24, 2023, in Edinburg.
Mr. Hernandez is survived by his wife, Georgina Hernandez; two children, Raul (Jessica Ragusin) Hernandez Jr., and Valerie Monique (Ever Vega) Hernandez; two grandchildren, Maddison Grace Vega and Grayson Jace Vega; his parents, Jose C. and Adelina M. Hernandez; five siblings, Jose...
Alvesa Vasquez Villarreal
Dec 20, 2023
MCALLEN - Alvesa Vasquez Villarreal, 82, entered eternal rest surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Mrs. Villarreal is preceded in death by her parents, Mauro Vasquez and Adela T. Vasquez; 2 sisters, Elma De La Garza and Linda Palomo.
Mrs. Villarreal is survived by her husband, Ambrosio Villarreal; 3 children, Melissa (Martin Chavez) Villarreal, Jesus "Jesse" (Diana)...
Eulalia Santoy Rubalcava
Dec 17, 2023
EDINBURG - Eulalia Santoy Rubalcava, entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Mrs. Rubalcava is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio Santoy and Isabel Perez; late husbands, Luis Salazar and Sacarias Rubalcava; her son, Jesus A. Salazar; 2 daughters, Mary H. Salazar and Ida L. Salazar Escott; 2 brothers, Antonio Santoy Jr. and Alvaro Castillo; her grandson, Jacob...
Domingo Melendez
Dec 16, 2023
MCALLEN - Domingo, Melendez, 74, entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Legacy Chapels 4610 South Jackson Road in Edinburg. Chapel service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2023 at Legacy Chapels. Interment will follow at...
Alfredo Perez
Dec 16, 2023
MCALLEN - Alfredo Perez, 71, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Solara Specialty Hospital in McAllen, TX. He was born on February 16, 1952 in Pharr, TX. Mr. Perez is preceded in death by his father, Salvador Perez and 2 siblings, Salvador Perez, Jr and Francisco Perez.
Mr. Perez is survived by his children, Javi (Mayra) Perez, Eddie...
Roberto Canales Martinez
Dec 16, 2023
PHARR - Roberto Canales Martinez, 84, entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Mr. Canales is preceded in death by his parents, Claudio and Josefina Canales; 3 siblings, Arnoldo, Gilberto and Juan Canales.
Mr. Canales is survived by his wife, Maria M. Canales; 4 children, Raquenel C. Alvarez, Roxanna Canales, Roberto Canales Jr., and Rodrigo A. Canales; 5 siblings,...
Juan Francisco Valdez
Dec 15, 2023
MERCEDES - Juan Francisco Valdez, 74. entered eternal rest on Friday, December 15, 2023. Mr. Valdez is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Maurilia; his wife, Ofelia Valdez; 2 grandson, Missael Mercado Valdez and Josue Abisai Mercado Valdez.
Mr. Valdez is survived by his 6 children, Sonya Valdez, Alma Veronica Valdez Mercado, Julio Cesar Valdez, Francisco Valdez, Jorge...
Maria Ortiz De Rodriguez
Dec 15, 2023
HIDALGO - Maria Ortiz De Rodriguez, 84, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 15, 2023. Mrs. Rodriguez is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Margarita Ortiz.
Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her children, Taurino Rodriguez Ortiz, Jorge Alfredo Rodriguez Ortiz, Javier Rodriguez Ortiz, Elizabeth Rodriguez Ortiz, Luis Eduardo Rodriguez Ortiz, Cesar Manuel Rodriguez Ortiz, Roberto Rodriguez Ortiz, Jesus...
Jim Lane
Dec 14, 2023
AUSTIN - Jim Lane, 80, entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Mr. Lane is preceded in death by his parents, Maria Garcia and Tom Lane Sr.; brother, Tom Lane Jr.; sister in law, Maria Zulema Lane.
Mr. Lane is survived by his 5 nephews, Sam (Jody) Lane, Michael (sonia) Lane, Eddie Lane, Julian (Estrella) Palomares and Rey (Olivia)...
Arturo Cerros
Dec 12, 2023
MCALLEN - Arturo Cerros, 91, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Mr. Cerros was born to Alfredo and Maria del Refujio Cerros on April 12, 1932 in El Paso Texas. In his early years he traveled throughout the United States. He worked at Sioux Army Depot in the early 50's as a munitions quality control specialist. Mr. Cerros,...
Jesus E. "Chuy" Ramirez
Dec 10, 2023
PHARR - Jesus E. "Chuy" Ramirez, 67, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Edinburg. Mr. Ramirez was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Bruna Ramirez; four siblings, Lorenzo Ramirez, Cruz Ramirez, Maria Elena Ramirez, and Ruben Ramirez.
Mr. Ramirez is survived by his wife, Blanca Estela Ramirez; five children, Ruben (Perla) Ramirez,...
Helen Laurine Robbins
Dec 9, 2023
SAN JUAN - Helen Laurine Robbins, 93, left her earthly home and entered Heaven on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1930 in McAllen, Texas. Mrs. Robbins is preceded in death by her father, Lawrence James Wilks; mother, Lela Mae Sternberg; stepfather, Harvey Sternberg; sister, Valda Mae Walker; brothers, Lawrence Robert Wilks and Harvey Paul Sternberg;...
