SERGIO SAUCEDA II DONNA – Sergio Sauceda II, infant, was granted his angel wings Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Simon Sauceda. Sergio is survived by his parents, Sergio and Laura Liza Sauceda, of Donna; maternal grandparents, Esteban and Guadalupe Sanchez, of San Juan; paternal grandmother, Ninfa Sauceda, of Donna; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be from 9 am to 1 pm toda...
PETRA A. LOPEZ SAN JUAN - Petra A. Lopez passed away on March 13, 2010 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born June 2, 1929 to Juan and Antonia Alejos in Edinburg, Texas. In 1949, she married the late Ernesto Lopez. They lived in Edinburg before moving to San Juan where they made their home and raised ten children. Mrs. Petra Lopez was an active member of Esperanza Adult Day Center. She was also a member of St. John’s Catholic Church where she and her friends w...
Gregorio “Gollito” Govea, Sr. EDINBURG – Gregorio”Gollito” Govea, Sr., 87, passed away to be with our Lord on Monday, March 15, 2010, at Alfredo Gonzalez Veteran’s Texas State Home in McAllen. He was born on November 17, 1922 to Marcelino and Asencsion Almendarez-Govea in Mercedes and had lived in Edinburg most of his life. He is preceded in death by wife, Olivia Garcia Govea, his parents, Marcelino and Ascencion Almendarez-Govea; a grandson, Frank Joseph Garcia; a brother, Casimiro...
EDINBURG – Noe O. Perez, 68, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg after a lengthy illness. He was born on December 2, 1941 at Los Angeles Ranch north of Edinburg. Noe served in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He served as a commissioner for the City of Edinburg in the early 1970’s and was the Chief Voter Administrator for the County of Hidalgo until his retirement. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Le...
ERNESTINA T. GAONA EDINBURG – Ernestina T. Gaona, 64, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at her residence in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Gaona formerly lived in California for 30 years; and had lived in Edinburg for the passed eight years of her life. She is preceded in death by her, father, Tomas Torres; a grandson, Jesse “Little” Gutierrez; and a sister, Isabel Torres. Mrs. Gaona is survived by her husband, Ramiro Gaona of Edinburg; seven children, Mario (Tina) Gaona, Ramiro (Y...
JULIA R. MARTINEZ SAN JUAN - Julia R. Martinez, 80, died Monday, March 8, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Hidalgo, Mrs. Martinez had lived in San Juan most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan A. Martinez; a son, Juan Manuel Martinez; two sisters, Anita Franz and Hortencia Uresti; and a grandson, Jose Acosta, Jr. Mrs. Martinez is survived by 13 children, Leticia Rodriguez of Everson, Washington, Martin Martinez, Ester M. Soto, both of San Juan, Norm...
Priscilla Cabrera Edinburg — Priscilla Cabrera, 9, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Edinburg Children’s Hospital. Born in Edinburg, Priscilla had lived there all of her life. Priscilla is survived by her parents, Mario T. and Rosa M. Cabrera; four brothers, Mario T. Cabrera Jr., Jonathan Cabrera, Josue Cabrera and Damian Cabrera; a sister, Desiree Cabrera all of Edinburg; paternal grandparents, Jose Alfredo Cabrera Medina of Rio Bravo, Tamps. Mexico and Juana (Jose Luis) Villanueva of Edi...
JULIAN M. GARZA PHARR — Julian M. Garza, 89, died Monday, March 8, 2010 at his residence in Pharr. Born in Villa De Santiago, N.L., Mexico, Mr. Garza had lived in Pharr most of his life. He enjoyed his life alongside his wife, children, many grandchildren, and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Francisca Garza; and a daughter, Esthela Villalobos. Mr. Garza is survived by seven children, Gabriel (Olga) Garza, Leonor (Rosendo) Vega, Hilario (Marcy) Garza, Leticia (Hecto...
JAMES WILLIAM SCHLIEPER II ALAMO - James William Schlieper II, 2, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. James was born in McAllen and had lived in Alamo all of his life. He is preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, James William Schlieper; maternal great-grandparents, Gregorio Rodriguez and Luisa Corona; and an aunt, Yolanda Rodriguez James is survived by his parents, Ernie Alan Schlieper and Samantha Roxanne Rodriguez of Alamo; two ...
GUADALUPE G. OZUNA ALAMO/ELECTRA – Guadalupe G. Ozuna, 89, died Sunday, February 28, 2010, at her residence in Electra, Texas. Born in Rio Grande City, she had lived in Alamo most of her life. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Elias Reyna; a son, Gerardo Reyna, two daughters, Victoria Reyna and Yolanda Martinez; and her parents, Hilario and Antonia Garza. Ms. Ozuna is survived by her husband, Jose P. Garcia, of Electra, Texas; a son, Fernando Puente, of Denton, Texas; a ...
REFUGIO ARANDA SAN JUAN - Refugio Aranda, 65, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Ojuelo, Jalisco, Mexico, Mr. Aranda had lived in San Juan most of his life. He worked for PSJA Transportation department for 26 years. Mr. Aranda is survived by his wife, Petra Aranda; a son, Arturo (San Juana) Aranda, both of San Juan; two grandchildren, Analee and Fernando Arturo Aranda; a sister, Maria Magdalena Aranda Vasquez of Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico; three stepsons, ...
MARGARITO BAUTISTA PHARR - Margarito Bautista, 78, died Monday, March 1, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in China, N.L., Mexico, Mr. Bautista had lived in Pharr most of his life. He is preceded in death by three sisters, Herminia Cano, Maria Concepcion Bautista, Antonia Bautista; and two brothers, Manuel Bautista and Lorenzo Bautisa. Mr. Bautista is survived by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Bautista of Pharr; ten children, Antelmo (Corina) Bautista, Irene (Adan) Gomez, both of M...
ADOLFO L. BENAVIDEZ, JR. PHARR – Adolfo L. Benavidez, Jr., 59, died Friday, February 26, 2010, at his residence in Pharr. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Benavidez had lived in Pharr all of his life and was a member of Templo Bethel in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his father, Adolfo G. Benavidez. Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife, Elpidia “Pili” Benavidez; a son, Raul Benavidez, both of Pharr; his mother, Irene Benavidez, of Pflugerville, Texas; four sisters, Becky (Oscar) Rodriguez, ...
DARIO “ DERRY” OLIVAREZ JR. DALLAS/SAN ISIDRO – Dario “Derry” Olivarez Jr., 49, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Born in Mission, Mr. Olivarez had lived in Dallas most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Dario Olivarez Sr. Mr. Olivarez is survived by his mother, Ogla Olivarez of San Isidro, Texas; two sisters, Bibi Olivarez of League City, Texas and Gloria O. (Alfonso) Perez of Edinburg; two nephews, Javier Alfo...
RONNIE LEE RODRIGUEZ MCALLEN – Ronnie Lee Rodriguez, 27, died Thursday, February 18, 2010 in Edinburg. Born in McAllen, Ronnie had lived in McAllen most of his life. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Ronnie is survived by seven children, Citlaly, Anthony Jamal, Iridia, Adrian, Derick, Adam, and Dion Rodriguez, his parents, Jose Luis and Ida Ann Rodriguez, a brother, Dimas Roy Rodriguez, a sister, Melody Ann Rodriguez and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitat...
