Local Obituaries for Families in Edinburg, Texas

Feb 3, 2011

Teresa “Tere” Jovita Trujillo, 56, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg. She was born in McAllen, Texas on January 2, 1955 to Margarito Trujillo, Sr. and Juana Maria Sanchez Trujillo. She lived in Edinburg all her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a graduate of...

Feb 3, 2011

Ruben Ricardo Rodriguez, Sr., entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at his residence in Edinburg.  He was born on September 4, 1944 in Edinburg, Texas to Enrique Rodriguez and Emilia Benitez Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Josefina Ramos Rodriguez, son; Ruben Ricard Rodriguez, Jr., daughter; Norma Linda Rodriguez, brother-in-law; Louis Henry. Left...

Jan 30, 2011

Francisco Badillo entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.  He was born on December 12, 1932 in Edinburg, Texas to Simon Badillo and Maria Zavala-Badillo. Mr. Badillo is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 56 years; Florencia Badillo, son; Alejandro Badillo, Sr., sisters; Juanita and Rosita Badillo. Left to cherish his memory...

Jan 24, 2011

Juanita M. Cervantes entered eternal rest on Monday, January 24, 2011 at Solara Hospital in McAllen.  She was born on January 14, 1949 in Edinburg, Texas to Ancelmo Molina Sr, and Mercedes Fuentes- Molina. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Eusebio (Guadalupe) Molina, Mario Molina, Sr., Ancelmo Molina, Jr., sisters; Porfiria (Reynaldo) Herrera, Irma Tavarez, brother-in-law; Oliverio...

Jan 12, 2011

Oct. 25, 1944 – January 12, 2011 René Arcadio Rocha, loving husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and friend transitioned from this life into eternal life on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 with his family at his side. He truly lived an extraordinary life, beginning as a star athlete in Brownsville, TX in the 1950’s and 60’s. He was a...

Jan 6, 2011

Jose “Pepe” Martinez, Sr., 78, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.  He was born on November 25, 1932 in Edinburg, Texas to Julian Martinez and Maria Almanza-Martinez. Mr. Martinez is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Mario Martinez, Wenceslado Martinez, sisters; Elena Garza, Maria Lorenza Garcia, and sister-in-law; Gavina Garcia. Left to...

Jan 6, 2011

Jan 5, 2011

Felix “Papo” Solis, 91, died peacefully and surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Mission Regional Medical Center.  He was born on May 2, 1919 in New Braunfels, Texas to Isabel and Evangelina Solis. Mr. Solis is preceded in death by his parents, sons; Felix Solis, Jr., Jose Santos Solis, daughters; Gloria Solis, Carmelita Solis, brothers; Merced...

Jan 1, 2011

Jose Manuel Puentes, Jr., 18, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 1, 2011 in Mission, Texas.  He was born on October 4, 1992 in Fort Pierce, Florida to Jose Manuel Puentes, Sr., and Lydia Reyna Puentes. He is survived by his parents, son; Christian Eli Puentes, sisters; Laura Elena Puentes, Maricela Puentes, grandparents; Eleno Puentes, Pablo Reyna and Paula Reyna....

Dec 29, 2010

Horacio Laurel, 75, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.  He was born on November 28, 1935 in San Rafael Ranch, Starr County, Texas to Marcos Laurel, Sr., and Lucinda Juarez Laurel. Mr. Laurel is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Dionicio Laurel, Marcos Laurel, Jr., and Raul Laurel. Left to...

Dec 28, 2010

Valentin Lopez, Sr., 86, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at his residence in La Blanca, Texas. He was born on February 14, 1924 in Harlingen, Texas. Mr. Lopez is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Maria Dolores Cantu and his sister; Margarita Martinez. Left to cherish his memory are his sons; Valentin (Minerva) Lopez, Ricardo (Yolanda)...

Dec 26, 2010

Emilia Rodriguez entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at her residence in Edinburg.  She was born on January 3, 1917 in Camargo, Mexico to Jacinto Benitez and Santos Moreno-Benitez. Emilia is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Enrique Rodriguez, daughter-in-law; Josefina Rodriguez and son-in-law; Louis Henry. Left to cherish her memory are her sons; Ruben Rodriguez, Roberto...

Dec 24, 2010

Trinidad H. Garza, 88, entered eternal rest on December 24, 2010 in Edinburg, Texas. Mrs. Garza was born in Joppa, Texas to Isidro Hernandez and Juanita Benavidez Hernandez. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Fidel Garza, Sr., son; Amando Garza, brother; Santos Hernandez, sisters; Felipa Hernandez and Juanita Garcia, and daughter-in-law; Hilda Cantu Garza. She is survived...

Dec 18, 2010

Elias De La Garza, 88, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission.  He was born on July 20, 1922 to Espiridion De La Garza and Dolores Flores De La Garza. Elias is survived by his wife of 64 years; Severina M. De La Garza, daughters; Elia Garcia, Viola (Gilberto) Luna, Enedelia...

Dec 12, 2010

Richard C. Hernandez, 56, entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.  He was born January 25, 1954 in Edinburg to Cesario Hernandez and Josefina Gaitan-Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez is preceded in death by his father. Left to cherish his memory his wife; Maria Aracelia Hernandez, mother, sons; Michael Cesario Hernandez, Richard “Richie” Cesario Hernandez, Jr.,...

Dec 11, 2010

Rodolfo “The Snake” Rodriguez entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center.  He was born on July 1, 1955 in Edinburg, Texas to Senaido Rodriguez and Reymunda Laredo- Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is preceded in death by his father. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, son; Rodolfo (Maria Flores) Rodriguez, Jr., daughters; Marilyn Rodriguez, Theresa...

Dec 9, 2010

Elvira “Virie” P. De Santos, 58, entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Comfort House in McAllen.  She was born on September 1, 1952 in Edinburg, Texas to Ernesto Perez and Remijia Rodriguez-Perez. Mrs. De Santos is preceded in death by her parents and son; Jose H. De Santos, Jr. Left to cherish her memory is her...

Nov 30, 2010

Maria Alma "La Gata' Macias, 52, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in Edinburg.  She was born on June 11, 1958 in Edinburg, Texas to Pedro Salazar and Julia Guzman. She is preceded in death by her father; Pedro Salazar and brother; Jose Manuel Reyes. Maria is survived by her mother; Julia (Antonio) reyes, sons; Tracy Krueger,...

Nov 29, 2010

Baby Andres Joseph Casas born Monday, November 29, 2010 to Andres Casas, Jr. and Drusila Juarez entered eternal rest on Monday, November 29, 2010 at Woman’s Hospital at Renaissance. He is prececed in death by his grandparents; Leonor Casas, Amado Trejo and his brother; Andres Jacob Casas. He is survived by his parents, brothers; Jose Samuel Cardenas, Luis David Rodriguez,...

Nov 27, 2010

Alicia “Licha” Garza, 93, entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg. She was born on December 4, 1916 in San Benito, Texas to Victoriano Melendez and Catarina Hernandez Melendez. She lived in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was also a member of...