Local Obituaries for Families in Edinburg, Texas
Estela Chavez
Mar 19, 2012
Miss Estela “Estellita” Chavez, 75, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 19, 2012 at her residence in Edinburg. She was born in Monterrey on February 21, 1937 to Herlinda Chavez, but lived in Edinburg most of her life. She is preceded in death by her mother. Left to cherish her memories is her beloved family; Layo and Bellita Martinez, Dina...
Maria Mercedes Garza
Mar 12, 2012
Maria Mercedes Garza, 80, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 12, 2012 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1931 in San Rafael De Los Martinez, N.L., Mexico to Ignacio Reyna and Cleofas Beltran Reyna. Mercedes is preceded in death by her parents, son; Rene Arnoldo Garza, and brother; Fidencio Guzman. She is survived by her...

Roberto Flores
Mar 8, 2012
Roberto “Robert” Flores, 60, entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 08, 2012 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg. He was born on December 23, 1950 in Edinburg to Domingo Flores, Sr. and Maria Ocanas Flores. He is preceded in death by his father and son; Robert Alex Flores. Robert is survived by his wife; Cecilia Benavides Flores, son; Bobby...
Maria Elisa Rodriguez
Mar 7, 2012
Maria Elisa “Licha” Rodriguez, 76, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born November 30, 1935 in Edinburg, Texas to Regino Estrada and Josefa Garza. Maria is preceded in death by her parents and sisters; Julia Barriero, Jesusa, Anita, and Abelina. She is survived by her husband of 59...

Baby Danika Love Salazar
Feb 29, 2012
Danika Love Salazar, 16 days, went to be with the Lord on February 29, 2012. She was born February 13, 2012 in Edinburg, Texas to Daniel Salazar and Yadira Barrientes. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home in Edinburg.
Veronica Jimenez
Feb 23, 2012
Veronica “Mom” Jimenez, 72, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born November 20, 1939 in Rio Grande City, Texas to Guadalupe Morin and Velsa Ramirez. Veronica is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 55 years; Noe Jimenez, son; Luis Jimenez and daughter; Cristina Yvette...
Lucia Villarreal
Feb 19, 2012
Mrs. Lucia A. Villarreal, 92, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Legends Transitional Care Center in McAllen. She was born on December 13, 1919 in San Benito, Texas to Eusebio Aguilar and Inez Vasquez Aguilar. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Apolinar Villarreal, daughter; Maria Florestela Perez, and brother; Jose M. Aguilar. She is...
Paula Rios
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.,...

Bonnie Mae Haley
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...

Jose Flores
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...

Lazaro Perez
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...

Arturo Alfaro
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...
Jose Everardo Casas
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...
Gabriela Faith Castaneda
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...

Antonio Jaimez
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,...
Rev Magdaleno Cruz
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...

Lamberto Marin
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;...

Andres Robledo
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...

Clara Montiel
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...

Adalberto Martinez
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;...