Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 14, 2018

EDINBURG - Noelia Lozano Hernandez, 67, went to be with our Lord, Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in Edinburg surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hernandez is preceded in death by her son Juan Hernandez; her parents, Sindulfo and Brigida Lozano ; her siblings, Ramiro Lozano, Felix Lozano, Leandro Lozano and Rosa Lozano. 

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her husband Bernardo Hernandez; two sons, Ricardo and Fidel Hernandez; two daughters, Marissa...

Feb 13, 2018

SAN JUANITA G. ESTRELLA

EDINBURG - San Juanita G. Estrella, 70, went to be with our Lord, Tuesday, Febraury 13, 2018, in Edinburg surrounded by her family. Born in Donna, Texas, she had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Mrs. Estrella is preceded in death by her parents, Marciano and Maria Elvia Garza; a brother, Jesus Garza.

Mrs. Estrella is survived...

Feb 12, 2018

ESMERALDA P. TREVIÑO

EDINBURG - Esmeralda P. Treviño, 63, went to be with our Lord, Monday, February 12, 2018, in Edinburg. Born in Kingsville, Texas, Mrs. Treviño had lived in Edinburg most of her life. Esmeralda is preceded in death by a grandson, Angel Joseph Gomez; her parents, Aniceto and Apolinar Perez; a brother, Aniceto Perez III.

Mrs. Treviño is survived by her...

Feb 10, 2018

ALICIA POLA MANGIN

MISSION - Alicia Pola Mangin, 85, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, February 10, 2018, in Mission surrounded by her family. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico she had lived Mission most of her life. Mrs. Mangin is preceded by her husband Joseph Patrick Mangin; a son, Joseph Patrick Mangin Jr.

Mrs. Mangin is survived by her four children,...

Feb 1, 2018

ELMA RAMIREZ CORKILL

ELSA - Elma Ramirez Corkill, devoted daughter, loving wife, selfless mother and grandmother left this Earth on Thursday, February 1, 2018, to meet her Creator and Savior. Elma has joined her parents, Francisco and Ester Ramirez, her brother, Carlos Ramirez, serveral nieces, nephews, and the love of her life, Richard Corkill.

Mrs. Corkill is survived by her daughter, Vickie...

Feb 1, 2018

ELVA C. APARICIO

MCALLEN - Elva C. Aparicio, 75, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, February 1, 2018, in McAllen surrounded by her family. Born in Cuidad Anahuac, N.L., Mexico she had lived in McAllen most of her life. Mrs. Aparicio is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Isaac Aparicio; parents, Felipe and Paula Campos; a sister, Amalia Duque. 

Mrs. Aparicio...

Jan 25, 2018

JOE LARA JR

EDINBURG - Joe Lara Jr., 44, went to be with our Lord, Thursday January 25, 2018, in Edinburg surrounded by his family. Born in Plainview, Texas, he had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Mr. Lara is preceded in death by his father, Joe Lara Sr.; a sister, Sandra Lara Spight; a nephew, Christian Spight.

Mr. Lara is...

Jan 24, 2018

MARIA DEL SOCORRO MORALES

PHARR - Maria Del Socorro Morales, 90, went to be with our Lord, Wednesday, January 24, 2018, in McAllen surrounded by her family. Born in Dr. Coss, N.L., Mexico she had lived in McAllen most of her life. Mrs. Morales is preceded in death by her husband Lazaro Morales; her parents, Manuel and Severa Sepulveda; three sisters, Clarita...

Jan 23, 2018

Mr. Felix Martinez,74, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, surrounded by his family in Edinburg. Mr. Martinez was born on March 6, 1944, in Combs, Texas, and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Felix is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Anita Gonzalez.

Felix is survived by his companion Carmela Olivas; his children,...

Jan 21, 2018

BENITO F. "BEN" GUTIERREZ

EDINBURG - Benito F. "Ben" Gutierrez, 68, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, January 21, 2018, in Edinburg surrounded by his family. Mr. Gutierrez is preceded in death by his daughter, Irma Linda Gutierrez; parents, Andres and Lorenza Gutierrez; two brothers, Francisco and Ramon Gutierrez; two sisters, Patricia Gomez and Antonia Cisneros.

Ben was a loving husband,...

Jan 19, 2018

Modesta Villalobos, 78, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, at Las Palmas Healthcare Center. Ms. Villalobos was born in Mercedes, Texas, on February 24, 1939, to Geronimo and Modesta Villalobos and was a resident of Pharr for most of her life. Ms. Villalobos is preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Antonio Villalobos, Matias Villalobos, Tomas Villalobos,Sotero Villalobos and Guadalupe...

Jan 18, 2018

FRANCISCO RENDON

PHARR - Francisco Rendon, 98, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, January 18, 2018, in McAllen. Born in Los Herreras N.L., Mexico, he had lived in Pharr most of his life. Mr. Rendon was a retired Master Electrician. He is preceded in death by his wife, Tomasa Rendon; two daughters, Minerva Rendon, and Minerva Solis; a grandson, Michael Arevalo; his...

Jan 8, 2018

RYAN HECTOR RAMOS

MCALLEN - Ryan Hector Ramos, 28, of McAllen passed away January 8, 2018, at MD Anderson in Houston, Tx., after a five-month battle of testicular cancer. Ryan was born on February 1, 1989. He attended Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School and graduated from McAllen High School in 2007. He also attended the University of Texas Pan-American and the...

Jan 5, 2018

ROSA BLANCA GARZA

MCALLEN - Rosa Blanca Garza, 65, went to be with our Lord, Friday, January 5, 2018, in Edinburg. Ms. Garza was a 2nd generation Reflexologist, owned and operated Reflexology Clinic in McAllen for over 30 years. She was also an Industrial Designer for Pemex in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico for 11 years. Rosa is preceded in death by her...

Jan 4, 2018

JORGE MORENO

ALAMO - Jorge Moreno, 47, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, January 4, 2018, in McAllen. Born in Mexico City, Mexico and formerly of Pharr, he had lived in Alamo for the past 2 years. Mr. Moreno is preceded in death by his parents, Noe Ramirez and Lourdes Moreno.

Mr. Moreno is survived by his children, George, Abigail, Hugo, Luis,...