Local Obituaries for Families in Edinburg, Texas

Feb 15, 2012

Paula “Mine” L. Rios, 90, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Life Care Hospital- North in McAllen, Texas.  She was born May 6, 1921 in La Copita Ranch, Texas to Espiridio Lara and Macedonia Gonzalez. Paula is preceded in death by her parents,  husband; Jose Rios, Sr., daughter; Maria Elena Rios, and grandchildren; Ernesto Coretez, Jr.,...

Feb 12, 2012

Bonnie Mae Haley, 83, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.  She was born December 17, 1928 in Okemah, OK to John Baxter Walden and Bertha Matilda Birdwell. Bonnie is preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Linda Cooper, sisters; Ruby Lee Walden, Grace Marie Walden and Evelyn Beatrice Walden. She is survived...

Jan 23, 2012

Jose “Papa Che” M. Flores, 83, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 23, 2012  at his residence in Edinburg, Texas.  He was born May 13, 1928 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Eduardo Flores and Maria Moreno Flores. Jose is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Antonio Flores, Rosario Flores, Refugio Flores, and sister; Maria de Jesus Flores Nieto. He...

Jan 21, 2012

Lazaro “Larry” Perez, Jr., 66, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.  He was born August 8, 1945 in Raymondville, Texas to Lazaro Perez, Sr., and Eduvijes Zuniga Perez.  He is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Simon Z. Perez and sister; Elena Perez. Larry is survived by his brother; Juan (Juanita...

Jan 16, 2012

Arturo Alfaro, 68, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 16, 2012 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born January 14, 1944 in Edinburg, Texas to Julio Alfaro and Alejandrina Catilleja Alfaro. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother; Leonel Alfaro. Left to cherish his memory are his sons; Ricardo Alfaro and Arturo (Yvonne) Alfaro, daughter; Yvonne...

Jan 16, 2012

Jose “Baby Joe” Everardo Casas, 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2012 in McAllen, Texas.  He was born on September 12, 1945 to Moises Casas and Elvira Bazan Casas. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings; Carlos, Moises, Elvira and Esther. Jose is survived by his sons; Joseph (Lisa), Rene, Joe Alex (Zaira), Nicolas and Danny...

Jan 15, 2012

Gabriela Faith Castañeda, a miracle to her parents and family, was born on October 19, 2009.  Gabriela gained her angel wings on January 15, 2012. In the short time she was here, Gabriela was an angel on Earth, touched many lives, and taught everyone to appreciate life. Gabriela’s family includes her devoted parents; Jeremiah and Elizabeth Castañeda, her grandparents; Bruce...

Jan 10, 2012

Antonio “Chacal” Jaimez, 66, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.  He was born March 24, 1945 in Mexico to Antonio Jaimez and Tomasa Sanchez Jaimez. He is preceded in death by his parents,  sister; Antonia Molina and brother-in-law; Carlos Molina. Antonio is survived by his wife of 39 years; Sylvia V. Jaimez,...

Dec 29, 2011

Rev. Magdaleno Cruz, Jr., went to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen with his family by his bedside. He was born on May 6, 1941 in Edinburg, Texas to Magdaleno Cruz, Sr. and Adela Santana Cruz. He is preceded in death by his parents, sons; Eliseo and Adino Cruz, daughters; Areli...

Dec 28, 2011

Lamberto Marin, 79, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas.  He was born September 17, 1932 in Zaccatecas, SLP, Mexico to Maria de Jesus Marin and Refugia Haro Marin. He is preceded in death by his parents and son; Lauriano Rodriguez. Lamberto is survived by his wife of 47 years;...

Dec 27, 2011

Andres “Butch” Robledo, Jr., 56, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Edinburg, Texas.  He was born May 3, 1955 in Pearsall, Texas to Andres Robledo, Sr., and Catarina Rangel Robledo. Andres is preceded in death by his father and sister-in-law; Imelda Robledo. He is survived by his mother, brothers; Roman Robledo and Ramiro Robledo, sister; Norberta...

Dec 17, 2011

Clara Montiel, 71, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at her residence in Edinburg, Texas.  She was born August 12, 1940  in Edinburg, Texas to Reyes Moralez, Sr., and Maria Sanchez Morales. Clara is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Juan Montiel, brothers; Agustin Moralez, Juan Moralez, and sister; Maria Estela Moralez. She is survived by...

Dec 15, 2011

Adalberto “Kiko” Martinez, 53, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at his residence in La Blanca, Texas.  He was born April 23, 1958 in Edinburg, TX to Margarito Martinez, Sr., and Margarita Lopez Martinez. He is preceded in death by his parents. Kiko is survived by his two sons; Robert John (Brooke) Martinez and Christopher Martinez, daughter;...

Dec 14, 2011

Dominga Soliz, 69, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 15, 1942 in Yorktown, Texas to Juan Soliz, Sr., and Saturnina Castro Soliz. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers; Manuel Soliz, Ignacio Soliz, Jesus Soliz, and Vicente Soliz, sister; Juliana Muniz. Dominga is survived by her...

Dec 12, 2011

Dec 9, 2011

Aurelia Reyna Perez, born to Ernesto and Maria De Jesus Cabrera Reyna on August 11, 1925 went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2011 at the age of 86. She is survived by her loving family: three sons; Gilbert (Martha) Jr., Gabriel (Margarita) from Big Wells, TX, Rudy (Martha) from Edinburg, TX, seven daughters; Josie Gomez, Elia...

Dec 3, 2011

Ricardo Martinez, 74, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg.  He was born April 19, 1937 in San Diego, Texas to Apolonio Martinez and Teofila Maldonado. Ricardo is preceded in death by his parents and  brothers; Reyes Martinez and Jose Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 45...

Dec 2, 2011

Luis Olivarez, 76, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 2, 2011 at Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital in San      Antonio, Texas. He was born on May 10, 1935 in Santa Cruz Ranch, Texas to Luis Olivarez and Macaria Casas Olivarez. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Dario and Alfredo Olivarez, sisters; Lydia O. Hinojosa, Elfida O. Casas,...

Dec 1, 2011

Nov 30, 2011

Santa Cleotilde Rodriguez, 55, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.  She was born June 3, 1956 in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico to Roberto Rodriguez and Maria Dolores Pinon.  She is preceded in death by her parents. Santa was a kind-hearted person who was always happy and lived life to the fullest.  ...