Obituary Listing

Mar 26, 2018

ANGELINA RAMOS AVILA

MCALLEN - Angelina Ramos Avila, 100, went to be with our Lord, Monday, March 26, 2018, in Edinburg surrounded by her family. 

Mrs. Avila is survived by her nine children, Lilia A. (Cesar) Chapa, Martha B. (Tomas) Vega, Magda Ceballos, Gloria (Pablo) Avila, Rocio (Agustine) Diaz, Lourdes (Jesse) Aguirre, Juan Jose (Irene) Avila, David (Natilde) Avila, and Carmen (Daniel)...

Mar 26, 2018

JOSE R. POMPA

Jose R. Pompa, 93, went to be with our Lord, Tuesday, March 26, 2018, in Edinburg surrounded by his family. Born in Mission, Jose had lived in McAllen most of his life. Mr. Pompa is preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Antonia Pompa; two brothers, Eliseo and Clemente Pompa.

Mr. Pompa proudly served his country in the...

Mar 22, 2018

McAllen, Texas

Mr. Juanito E. Esperante,78, entered eternal rest on Thursday March 22, 2018 surrounded by his family at Doctors Hospital at Renassiance in Edinburg. Juanito was born on December 27, 1939 in Manila, Philippines to Alfred Esperante and Rosario Espano Esperante. He was a long time resident of McAllen. He enjoyed reading books, going to the local library, watching John Wayne Movies,...

Mar 19, 2018

McAllen, Texas

Isabel Esquivel entered eternal rest on Monday March 19, 2018 in McAllen surrounded by her family at the age of 90 years old. She was born on May 13, 1927 in Mexico to Jose Maria and Josefa Espinoza. She had lived in McAllen for most of her life. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Esquivel and a son...

Mar 17, 2018

McAllen, Texas

Sylvia Suarez entered etrenal rest on Saturday March 17, 2018 surrounded by her family at her residence in McAllen at the age of 61. Sylvia was born on Nov.5, 1956 in Pharr, Texas to Florentino and Maria Carmen De La Garza. Sylvia was a resident of McAllen for most of her life. She enjoyed traveling to many areas of...

Mar 15, 2018

ERNESTO ROCHA

EDINBURG - Ernesto Rocha, 71, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, March 15, 2018, in McAllen surrounded by his family. Born in Rio Grande City, Texas, he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Rocha is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Andrea Rocha; four sisters, Juana R. Gonzalez, Luisa R. Vargas, Maria Zulema...

Mar 14, 2018

Jose Guillermo O’Connor, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and dear friend to all, passed away, peacefully at his home in McAllen, TX on March 14, 2018, at the age of 79. Mr. O'Connor fought a heroic battle with stomach cancer.

Guillermo was born in El Progreso Yoro, Honduras in 1939. He moved to the United States and enlisted in the U.S. Army in...

Mar 11, 2018

Ernesto Bustamante Serna, beloved father and grandfather, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Ernesto was born on February 16, 1943, in Edinburg, Texas. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Severiano and Flora Serna and his daughter Yolanda Serna. 

Mr. Serna is survived by his loving children, Pamela (Daniel) Simons, Ernesto (Charity) Serna, Samuel...

Mar 11, 2018

ROSA ELIA LEAL

RIO GRANDE CITY - Rosa Elia Leal, 59, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Rio Grande City surrounded by her family. Born in Control, Tamps., Mexico, she had lived in Rio Grande City area most of her life. Mrs. Leal is preceded in death by her daughter, Iliana Leal; parents, Manuel and Victoria...

Mar 8, 2018

JUANITA TIJERINA

Edinburg - Juanita Tijerina, 68, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Edinburg. Born in Harlingen she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Ms. Tijerina is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Annalisa Gonzales; her father, Magdaleno Juarez, Sr.; a brother, Magdaleno Juarez, Jr.

Juanita enjoyed playing Bingo, listening to music, great dancer, party...

Mar 6, 2018

ISIDRO CHAVEZ

PHARR - Isidro Chavez, 87, went to be with our Lord, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Weslaco. Born in Tepehuanes, Durango, Mexico, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. Mr. Chavez is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Chavez; his parents, Marcelino and Maria Chavez; three brothers, Juan, Leonardo, and Miguel Chavez; two sisters, Ramona,...

Mar 6, 2018

JANETT SERNA

EDINBURG - Janett Serna, 37, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in McAllen. Born in Pharr she had lived in Mexico most of her life. Mrs. Serna is preceded in death by her father Benito Serna.

Mrs. Serna is survived by her son, Jacob Viera; her mother, Bertha A. Serna; two brothers, Eluid Benito (Enedelia)...

Feb 24, 2018

ALTAGRACIA GARZA

SAN JUAN - Altagracia Garza, 81, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, February 24, 2018, in San Juan surrounded by her famliy. Born in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico, she had lived in San Juan most of her life. Mrs. Garza is preceded in death by her husband, Federico M. Graza; parents, Evaristo and Estefana Villarreal; two grandchildren, Wilfred Alexander,...

Feb 24, 2018

MARIA R. TORRES

SAN ANTONIO - Maria R. Torres, 99, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, February 24, 2018, in Edinburg, Texas. Long time resident of San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Torres was a loving, caring, unselfish, hardworking individual who always gave more and expected less. She will be dearly missed and always loved and rememberd by all who knew her. 

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Feb 24, 2018

FRANCISCO GARZA

EDINBURG - Francisco Garza, 74, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, February 24, 2018, in Edinburg surrounded by his family. Born in Linares, N.L., Mexico he had lived in Edinburg for the past 12 years. Mr. Garza is preceded in death by his daughter, Maria De Los Angeles Villela; parents, Francisco and Gregoria Garza; three brothers and two...

Feb 23, 2018

DONACIANA ORTEGA

MCALLEN - On Friday, February 23, 2018, our Mamita Linda’s golden heart stopped beating. Our beautiful Ortega Matriarch is now rejoicing with the love of her life, Rene Ortega, in the presence of their Lord and Savior. She leaves us with a legacy of selflessness, servitude, generosity and thoughtfulness that was nothing short of God’s commandment to love one...

Feb 21, 2018

FRANCISCO ZUNIGA

EDINBURG - Francisco Zuniga, 95, went to be with our Lord, Wednesday, February 21, 2018, in Edinburg surrounded by his family. Born in Español, Gto., Mexico, he had lived in Chamacuaro, Gto., Mexico most of his life. Mr. Zuniga is preceded in death by his wife, Eustacia Meza; four sons, Ismael, Sipriano, Roberto, and Carlos Zuniga; a daughter, Guadalupe...

Feb 19, 2018

Feb 17, 2018

JUAN DE DIOS VARGAS

DONNA - Juan De Dios Vargas, 68, went to be with our Lord, Saturday February 17, 2018, in Edinburg surrounded by his family. Born in Mexico and formerly of Peñitas, Texas, he had lived in Donna for the past year.

Mr. Vargas is survived by his wfe, Margarita Garcia Cruz; five children, Juan (Jessica) Vargas Jr., Rosey Vargas,...

Feb 14, 2018

Christy Kesey-Barrett - Passed with peace and grace on February 14, 2018, with her mother at her side. Survived by her sons Jonathan Kesey, Joshua Kesey, Jacob Kesey; daughter Kaitlyn Bowman; grandchildren: Bradden Kesey, Booklyn Kesey, Hadley Kesey. She is preceded in death by her son James Kesey; her sister, Donna Klement.

Christy was born in Fort Worth, Texas and attended Howard Payne...