MARIA ELENA FLORES EDINBURG – Maria Elena Flores, 47, went home to our Heavenly Father, surrounded by her family and friends, on Monday, August 30, 2010, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Flores had lived in Edinburg all of her life. Mari was a devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be remembered by all who met and knew her as a strong and determined person who cared deeply for her friends and fam...
FRANCISCO MATA, SR. McALLEN - Francisco Mata, Sr., 89, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Mata was born in McAllen and had lived there all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sabino and Hilaria Mata; three brothers and two sisters. Mr. Mata is survived by his wife, Rosa Mata of Edinburg; seven children, Francisco (Mandi) Mata, Jr. of McAllen, Felix (Belinda) Mata of Houston, Texas, Salvador (Linda) Mata of Hargill, Jorge (Noemi) Mata,...
LUIS HERNANDEZ EDINBURG – Luis Hernandez, 63, died on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Born in Edinburg, Texas, Mr. Hernandez had lived there all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg.. He is preceded in death by his father, Concepcion Hernandez; maternal grandmother, Brijida Martinez; a sister, Maria de Rosario Ramirez. Mr. Hernandez is survived his wife, Alicia Hernandez of Edinburg; three children, Vanessa (Sam) Rico, Lu...
SIMON CASAS EDINBURG – Simon Casas, 84, died Sunday, August 22, 2010, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Pharr, Mr. Casas had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Vicenta Casas; two sisters, Dolores Barrientes and Guadalupe Ruiz; three brothers, Juan Casas, Simon Casas and Manuel Casas. Mr. Casas is survived by his wife, Sofia Casas of Edinburg; eight children, Olga (Lauro) Galaviz, Irma Casas, Maria (Ernesto) Gaona, Teresa (Humber...
JUAN A. GOMEZ LA VILLA – Juan A. Gomez, 72, died Friday, August 6, 2010 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born in Montemorelos, N.L., Mexico, Mr. Gomez was formerly of San Carlos and had lived in La Villa since 2002. Mr. Gomez is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Gomez of La Villa; a son, Juan Antonio (Noelia) Gomez, Jr. of La Blanca; three daughters, Ana Elva (Joe) Sepulveda, Diana (Guadalupe) Padron, Maria Guadalupe (Javier) Morales, all of Edinburg; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-gra...
REFUGIA S. GARCIA EDINBURG – Refugia Garcia, 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Garcia had lived there most of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio Garcia; two sisters, Rebecca “Nena” Salinas and Raquel De Leon; her parents, Gavino and Edifonsa Salinas. Mrs. Garcia is survived by two sons, Ricardo (Socorro) Garcia,...
MARY GARZA EDINBURG – Mary Garza, 54, died Monday, August 16, 2010, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Edinburg, Texas, Mrs. Garza had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leoandro and Marta Ramirez; and a brother, Jorge Garza. Mrs. Garza is survived by her husband, Atanacio Garza; four children, Cindy Garza, Atanacio (Susana) Garza Jr., Robert (Dolly) Ramon and Amanda (David) Flores all of Edinburg; seven grandchildren; numerous nieces an...
MARIA REYES GONZALEZ McAllen - Maria Reyes Gonzalez, 79, died Saturday, July 31, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Hidalgo, Mrs. Gonzalez had lived in McAllen all of her life. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in McAllen. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Maria Del Rosario Moreno; her mother, Camila De La Fuente; two brothers, Jesus Castillo, Francisco Gonzalez; three sisters, Maria Luisa Noser, Yolanda Flores, Otila Munguia; and an aunt, Maria Cast...
LYDIA C. VILLARREAL EDINBURG – Lydia C. Villarreal, 82, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Villarreal had lived in Alton for most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. She was a very loving mother who inspired many people and who had a strong will to live, she will be greatly missed by all who loved her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arnulfo Villarreal Sr. ...
MARIA ELENA FLORES EDINBURG – Maria Elena Flores, 61, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at her residence Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Mrs. Flores had lived there all of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rosendo “Tito” Flores; her mother, Delfina Garcia Solis and a brother, Rodolfo Solis Jr. Mrs. Flores is survived by her son, Rolando (DeeDee) Flores; two grandchildren, Brandee Flores and...
LINDA VILLARREAL EDINBURG – Linda Villarreal, 72, entered eternal rest on Monday, August 2, 2010, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in Karnes City, Texas, Mrs. Villarreal had lived in Edinburg most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Guadalupe Leal. Mrs. Villarreal is survived by five children, Yolanda Ollervidez, Esmeralda Villarreal, Reynaldo (Yolanda) Villarreal, Patricia (...
SILVESTRE OLIVAREZ EDINBURG – Silvestre Olivarez, 89, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Mission, Mr. Olivarez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by wife, Amalia Tovar Olivarez; a son, Rigoberto Sanchez and four sisters. Mr. Olivarez is survived by his wife, Aurelia Olivarez, of Edinburg; five daughters, Yolanda (Ignacio) Rosales of Dallas, Texas, Angelita Guzman, Juanita (Xavier) Guerra, Myrta...
FEDERICO G. HINOJOSA EDINBURG – Federico G. Hinojosa, 94, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, at his residence in Edinburg. Born in Cipres, Texas, Mr. Hinojosa had lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Europe during World War II. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Hinojosa was a career law enforcement officer. He was employed by Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Departme...
ORALIA AMORA MORIN EDINBURG – Oralia Amaro Morin, 58, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in La Villa, Texas, Mr. Morin had lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her mother, Guillerma Amaro. Mrs. Morin is survived by her husband, Juan Morin; five children, Maricela Morin, Jesus (Alma L.) Morin, Florestella (Edwardo) Morin, Reynaldo Morin all of Edinb...
JOSE “JOEY” MUNIZ EDINBURG – Jose “Joey” Muniz, 30, died on Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Edinburg. Born in Edinburg, Joey had lived there most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Octavio Muniz Sr. Joey is survived by three children, Jose Muniz Jr., Ethen Muniz both of Edinburg, Juliette Muniz of La Blanca; his mother, Josefina Muniz; two sisters, Esmeralda Elias of Arcadia, Florida, Beatriz Losoya of Edinburg; three brothers, Martin Muniz, Octavio Muniz Jr. and Je...
