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Local Obituaries for Families in Edinburg, Texas
Maria Perez
Mar 3, 2010
Delmita Maria Pena Perez, 87, was called by our Lord on March 3, 2010. We pray our “Tia Mary” is finally reunited with the love of her life, her husband, Teodoro Perez Guevara. She is preceded in death by her parents Marcos Pena Garza and Maria Hernandez Martinez, her 6 sisters; Apolinar Pena (Eligio), Micaela Ozuna (Jose), Dominga Perez (Pablo),...
Pedro Candelario Chavez
Feb 27, 2010
Pete Chavez Jr. EDINBURG-Pedro “Pete” Chavez Jr., 87, born February 2, 1923, went to be with the Lord February 27, 2010 at Edinburg Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro Chavez Sr. and Elena Flores-Chavez, his loving wife of 46 years, Petra De La Garza-Chavez, brother; Adan (Raquel) Chavez,...
Marta G. Lopez
Feb 27, 2010
Edinburg Marta G. Lopez, 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 27, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on April 13, 1930 in Beeville, Texas to Victoriano Garza and Candida Rodriguez. Marta is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Toribio Lopez, Sr., Marta is survived by her son; Toribio Lopez, Jr., daughters; Maria Candida (Arsenio)...
Clara Isabell Andersen
Feb 26, 2010
Edinburg Clara Isabell Andersen, 77, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Solara Hospital in Edinburg. She was born on August 05, 2010 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Axel Moen and Gertrude La Fleur. Clara is preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Clara is survived by her husband of 59 years, Chester E....
Peter Jay Brooke
Feb 22, 2010
Edinburg Peter Jay Brooke, 61, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Rio Grande Regional Medical Center in McAllen. He was born on March 23, 1948 to Alvin Boris Brooke and Rhoda Sandra Levitch. Peter is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Helen Brooke; sons, Paul Marcus Brooke and Daniel Aaron Brooke; daughters, Lillian Marie...
David Lopez
Feb 12, 2010
David Lopez Salinas, 56, died peacefully at his home Friday, February 12, 2010. David was born in Los Herreras, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Ernesto Lopez and Felicitas Salinas. He grew up in Sunnyside, Washington. He moved to Edinburg in 1989 to be closer to his family. He worked mostly as a handy man and devoted a large part of his...
Benito Rivas
Feb 9, 2010
Edinburg Benito Rivas, Sr., 86, entered eternal rest on February 9, 2010 in Orosi, California with his wife and family by his bedside. He was born in San Miguel, Mexico, on March 21, 1923 to Amado Rivas and Antonia Flores. Mr. Rivas is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Aniceto, Juan and Amado Rivas. Mr. Rivas is survived by...
Leobardo Rodriguez
Feb 7, 2010
Mr. Leobardo “Leo” Rodriguez Sr., 98, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2010 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Falfurrias, Texas on November 21, 1911 to Cenobio and Petra Perez Rodriguez and spent his early childhood in Ciudad Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Mr. Rodriguez was a long time resident of Edinburg, having moved there...
Porfiria R. Villanueva
Jan 30, 2010
Edinburg Porfiria R. Villanueva, 103, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Grand Terrace Nursing Home in McAllen, Texas. She was born September 15, 1906 in Monterrey, Mexico to Mr. and Mrs. Julio Reyes Porfiria is preceded in death by her parents; husband; Bacilio Villanueva, sons; Joel VIllanueva, Bacilio Villanueva, Jr., Ruben VIllanueva, brother; Guadalupe Reyes, and sister;...
Dr. Eduardo Barrera
Jan 29, 2010
Dr. Eduardo Barrera, 88, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 29, 2010 at LifeCare - South Hospital of South Texas in McAllen. He was born on May 29, 1921 in Rio Grande City to Bonifacio Barrera and Antonia Rodriguez. Dr. Barrera is preceded in death by his parents and wife; Maria Ninfa Barrera. Left to cherish his memory are...
Margaret Louise Krone
Jan 29, 2010
Edinburg Margaret Louise Krone, 87, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 29, 2010 at Comfort House in McAllen, Texas She was born May 5, 1922 in Lake Forest, Illinois to Carl Wascher and Julia Silverstorf. She is survived by her sons; George (Sandy) Krone, Paul (Christine) Krone and daughter; Ellen J. Allen. A memorial service will be held, today, Wednesday,...
Vivian Lopez
Jan 23, 2010
Edinburg Baby Vivian Lopez, 3 months, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born October 17, 2009 in Edinburg, Texas to Leonel Lopez and Maria Ludivina Garza. Baby Vivian is survived by her parents; brother; Brendan Leonel Lopez, sister; Gabrielle Lopez, paternal grandparents; Severo and Martha V. Lopez of Edinburg,...
Adan Munoz
Jan 22, 2010
Edinburg Adan Munoz, 48, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 22, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born on March 20, 1961 in Edinburg, Texas to Rumaldo Munoz, Sr., and Consuelo Vasques. Adan is survived by parents; son; Samuel Adam (Erica Denise Garza) Munoz, daughter; Sylvia (Lucas Copenhaver) Schelstrate, brothers; Jose Guadalupe (Velma) Munoz, Gustavo (Martha) Munoz, Ventura...
Kaelyn Nicole Lara
Jan 21, 2010
Edinburg Baby Kaelyn Nicole Lara, 3 months, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Doctors Hospital at Renissance in Edinburg. She was born September 25, 2009 in Edinburg, Texas to Elias Lara and Sandra Flores. Baby Kaelyn is survived by her parents; brother; Eli Anthony Lara and sister; Maeghan Elise Lara Visitation services for Baby Kaelyn were...
Roberto Ramon Calderon
Jan 20, 2010
Edinburg Roberto Ramon Calderon III, 4 months, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on September 19, 2009 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Roberto Calderon, Jr., and Martha Alicia Ramon. Roberto is by his parents; brothers; Juan Ordaz, Carlos Garay, Even Lara, sisters; Stephanie Cottone and Yadira...
Maria Antonia Rodriguez
Jan 16, 2010
Edinburg Antonia “Toni” Rodriguez, 83, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 17, 1926 in Karne City, Texas to Francisco Rodriguez and Herlinda Villegas. She live in Edinburg most of her life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Toni is preceded in death by her...
Otila R. Valdez
Jan 13, 2010
Edinburg Otila R. Valdez, 78, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Lifecare Hospital – North in McAllen, Texas. She was born on November 16, 1931 in Los Ebanos, Texas to Medardo Villarreal and Concepcion Aguilar. Otila is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Guadalupe Valdez Sr.; son, Guadlupe Valdez Jr.; three brothers; and one sister....
Pedro Leal
Jan 10, 2010
Edinburg Pedro “Pete” Leal, resident of Edinburg, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 of natural causes at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Mr. Leal was born on January 31, 1924 in San Benito, Texas to Guadalupe Leal and Amada Solis. He is preceded in death by his parents, loving wife, Inez “Chita” Leal, and his daughter, Irma...
Helen Goodloe Sikes
Jan 6, 2010
Helen Goodloe Sikes It is with great sadness that we announce, after a wonderful life of 93 years, the death of Helen Goodloe Sikes, who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 06, 2010, at Life Care Hospital of South Texas, in McAllen. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was born...
Esperanza Saenz
Jan 2, 2010
Edinburg Esperanza Saenz, 51, entered into rest on January 2, 2010 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. She was born on May 16, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan to Vidal Molina and Concepcion Gutierrez. She is survived by her husband of 34 years; Ricardo Saenz, Sr., sons; Ricardo (Mercedes) Saenz, Jr., Rene (Amelia) Saenz, Sr., Ruben (Maria) Saenz, Rudy Saenz, daughters; Rebecca Saenz,...
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