Obituary Listing
Diane Sturdivant
Sep 24, 2022
DIANE STURDIVANT MCALLEN - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Diane Furgason “Nonnie” Sturdivant, age 91, on September 24, 2022. Diane was born In Independence, Kansas in 1931 to Dr. Ruben and Florence Furgason. She graduated from Independence High School in 1949, where she was a twirler, Drum Majorette and crowned Queen Neewollah. She...
Mark Sonnen
Sep 21, 2022
MARK SONNEN EDINBURG - Mark Sonnen, 43, entered eternal rest surrounded by his family, Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Mr. Sonnen is preceded in death by his mother, Nelda Elvia Vallejo. Mr. Sonnen is survived by his loving partner, Leticia Salinas; 2 children, Brandy and Brandon Espinoza; 2 grand-daughters, Sky and Star; 3 brothers, David, Elias Jr., and Waldo (Milly) Sonnen;...
Refugio Marmolejo Jr.
Sep 19, 2022
REFUGIO MARMOLEJO JR. EDINBURG - Refugio Marmolejo Jr., 66, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 19, 2022. Mr. Marmolejo is preceded in death by his parents, Refugio Marmolejo Sr., and Julia Marmolejo; his 2 sisters, Juanita Marmolejo and Alice Marmolejo. Mr. Marmolejo is survived by his spouse, Deborah Ann Marmolejo; 3 children, Ana Alicia Marmolejo, Cynthia (Nick) Marmolejo Garza and...
Toribio Lozano
Sep 16, 2022
TORIBIO "TORO" LOZANO EDINBURG - Toribio "Toro" Lozano, 68, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 16, 2022, in Edinburg. Mr. Lozano was preceded in death by his parents, Leandro and Elida Lozano; three siblings, Jose Luis Lozano, Alvaro Lozano, and Leandro Lozano Jr. Mr. Lozano is survived by his wife, Maria Lozano; five children, Karina Lozano, Brenda Lozano (Loree Lozano),...
Rosa Villegas
Sep 13, 2022
ROSA ISELA GONZALEZ DE VILLEGAS EDINBURG - Rosa Isela Gonzalez de Villegas, 56, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 to be with our Lord and Savior. Mrs. Villegas is survived by her parents, Estela Avila de Gonzalez and Hector Gonzalez; her loving husband, Dagoberto Villegas; 3 children, Viviana (Daniel) Parker, Joshua (Nathali) Villegas, and Fabio Villegas; 5 grandchildren,...
Maria D. De La Cerda
Sep 12, 2022
MARIA D. DE LA CERDA PALMVIEW - Maria D. De La Cerda, 48, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 12, 2022, in McAllen. Ms. De La Cerda was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Maria De La Cerda; her nephew, Noe De La Cerda. Maria is survived by her husband, Noe Estrada; three children, Genesis Estrada, Esther Estrada,...
Baltazar Castillo Gonzalez
Sep 8, 2022
BALTAZAR CASTILLO GONZALEZ ALTON - Baltazar Castillo Gonzalez, 66, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Mr. Castillo is preced in death by his parents, Raul Castillo and Filiberta Castillo; his sister, Maria De Jesus Trevino. Mr. Castillo is survived by his loving wife, Maria Del Refugio Castillo; 3 children, Carolina Castillo, Baltazar Castillo Jr., and Christian Castillo; 3...
Irma Reyna
Sep 8, 2022
IRMA REYNA ALAMO - Irma Reyna, 69, entered eternal sleep on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in McAllen. Mrs. Reyna was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Reyna Jr.; her parents, Juan and Victoria Iracheta; her brother, Juan Iracheta. Mrs. Reyna is survived by her five children, Lee (Estephanie Ramos) Reyna, Blanca Estela Reyna, Jose Antonio Reyna, Maria Teresa (Adrian...
Richard P. Cortez
Sep 8, 2022
RICHARD P. CORTEZ MCALLEN - Richard P. Cortez, 65, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in McAllen. Mr. Cortez is survived by his wife, Maria A. Garza; his son, David Patrick (Elizabeth Ann Gonzalez) Cortez; his grandson, Deryk Patrick Cortez. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Celebration of Life service on...
Raymond Morris Brooks
Sep 7, 2022
EDINBURG- Raymond M. Brooks was born to Tim and Mabel Brooks in Wilson, Texas on July 17, 1926 and was called home to the Lord on September 7, 2022. He was preceded by his wife, Carolyn Brooks, on June 19, 2022 just shy of their forty-seventh anniversary. Raymond is survived by his brother E. R. (Dick) Brooks and wife, Martha...
Andres D. Rodriguez Sr.
Sep 3, 2022
ANDRES "ANDY" RODRIGUEZ SR. MCALLEN - Andres "Andy" Rodriguez Sr., 91, has transitioned into his eternal home in heaven on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Andy was born to Cecilio and Adela Rodriguez and had three siblings, Francisco Martinez, Elvira Tijerina, and Juan Rodriguez; his beloved wife of 63 years, Beatrice Aucoin Rodriguez, all of whom preceded him in death. Mr....
Olga Hernandez
Sep 2, 2022
OLGA HERNANDEZ MCALLEN - Olga Hernandez, 61, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 2, 2022, in McAllen. Ms. Hernandez was preceded in death by her father, Pablo Hernandez. Ms. Hernandez is survived by her son, Jesus Castellanos; her mother, Maria Zulema Hernandez; nine siblings, Juventina (Javier) Herrera, Pablo (Rosa Marina) Hernandez, Hector Hernandez, Noemi (Leon) Anzaldua, Rodolfo (Stacy) Hernandez, Oscar...
Eleazar Ruiz
Sep 2, 2022
ELEAZAR RUIZ EDINBURG - Eleazar Ruiz, 69, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 2, 2022, in Edinburg. Mr. Ruiz was preceded in death by his father, Cloromiro Ruiz. Eleazar was born on August 17, 1953, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He was the patriarch of the Ruiz Family. After the sudden death of his father, at a very young age, Eleazar...
Pedro Rodriguez
Aug 30, 2022
PEDRO RODRIGUEZ EDINBURG - Pedro Rodriguez, 65, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Mr. Rodriguez is preceded in death by his parents, Cleofas Rodriguez and Carmela Mejia Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his loving wife, Paula Hernandez; 3 children, Abby Rodriguez, Eric Rodriguez and Diana Rodriguez Morales; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 siblings, Margarita Gonzalez and Cleofas...
Henry Vasquez
Aug 30, 2022
HENRY "HANK" VASQUEZ EDINBURG - Henry "Hank" Vasquez, 61, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in Edinburg. Mr. Vasquez was preceded death by his father, Guadalupe Vasquez; his daughter-in-law, Dora Vasquez. Mr. Vasquez is survived by his wife, Sylvia Vasquez; five children, Daniel Vasquez, Christopher (Elisa) Vasquez, Sergio (Karen) Vasquez, Estevan Vasquez, and Cecilia Vasquez; seven grandchildren, Danny,...
Jimmie Ray Melhart
Aug 27, 2022
JIMMIE RAY MELHART On August 27, 2022, Jim Melhart passed away peacefully at the age of 78, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Jim was a pillar of the local community and music world for more than 50 years. Jim founded Melhart Music and grew it into one of the largest full line music instrument sales, repair, and manufacturing centers...
Noe Torres
Aug 25, 2022
NOE TORRES EDINBURG - Noe Torres, 60, entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Mr. Torres is preceded in death by his parents, Fidel Torres and Nasaria Trevino Torres; 2 brothers, Enrique "Keke" Hernandez and Guadalupe "Lupe" Hernandez; his loving pet, Beauty. Mr. Torres is survived by his wife, Cynthia Castilleja Torres; his son, Mark Torres; Mother in law,...
Justin Michael Garcia
Aug 22, 2022
JUSTIN MICHAEL GARCIA SAN ANTONIO - Justin Michael Garcia, 30, went to his eternal home with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 22, 2022, in San Antonio. Justin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leonel and Maria Estela Rodriguez; his paternal grandfather, Jose Angel Garcia; his uncle, Jesse Garcia. Justin will always be remembered for...
