Librado Jose Alvarez
Jun 16, 2017
Harlingen/San Benito, TX Librado Jose Alvarez, 67, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017, in San Benito, Texas. He was born on December 4, 1949 in Mitchell County, Texas to Steven Alvarez and Juanita Flores. Librado was preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza Alvarez; son, Librado Alvarez, Jr.; siblings, Steve Alvarez, Guadalupe Yanez, Janie Ponce, Vicky Belen and Juan...
Emma J. Rios
Jun 15, 2017
Harlingen, TX - Emma Jasso Rios entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing. She had fought a long illness of congestive heart and acute lung cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fernando and Lucia Jasso; and sisters,...
Irene Salazar
Jun 11, 2017
Harlingen, TX - Irene Rodriguez Salazar, 54, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at McAllen Medical Center. Irene was born on January 2, 1963 in San Benito, Texas to Jesus Rodriguez & Cruz Gonzales. She is preceded in death by her mother, Cruz Gonzales Rodriguez. Irene is survived by her loving family to cherish her wonderful...
Catherine Lizette Olivo
Jun 11, 2017
Harlingen, TX – Catherine Lizette Olivo, 28, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on May 8, 1989 in Harlingen to Lorena Padron Gomez and Marco Gomez. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Santiago and Ludivina Padron; and uncle, Felipe Mercado Jr. Left to cherish her memory...
Moises Vicente Vela, Sr.
Jun 11, 2017
The Rio Grande Valley has lost one of its most prolific and beloved community leaders. Moises Vela passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 11, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with dementia and other ailments. His infectious smile and charming personality lit up every room he entered. Known by some as Judge Vela for...
Margara Milagros Chacon
Jun 7, 2017
Milagros Figueroa Chacon passed away on June,7th 2017 in hospice. She was born on October 13, 1928 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico to Americo Figueroa and Maria Vega. Milagros is preceded in death by her brothers Eomel Figueroa, Reinaldo Figueroa, Luis Figueroa, Nelson Figueroa, Paco Figueroa and her sisters Loli Figueroa, Leida Figueroa and Estrella Figueroa, and daughter-in law Neida Chacon....
Olivia V. Velasquez
Jun 4, 2017
Harlingen, TX - Olivia Velez Velasquez, 88, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on December 31, 1928 in Brownsville, Texas to Higinio and Estefana Velasquez. Olivia is preceded in death by her sister, Elena Cisneros, brother-in-law, Jose Cisneros Sr.; and her niece, Esmeralda. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Pamela Carr...
Sharon Diane Uribe
May 31, 2017
Harlingen, TX - Sharon Diane Uribe, 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on October 9, 1953 in Ohio to Rev. Delbert Miller and Juanita Russell. Sharon was a loving and supportive mother and wife. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Sharon is preceded in death by her husband,...
Leticia F. Cantu
May 31, 2017
Leticia (Letty) Flores Cantu age 47, went to be with the Lord Wednesday in Vacaville, CA in the evening. She was a lifetime resident of Rio Hondo. Letty is preceded in death by her father, Jesus Flores. Survivors include Raymundo Cantu Jr., Mother, Lidia Flores, 2 brothers, Ricardo and Daniel Flores, 2 Sisters, Patricia and Sylvia Flores. Visitation will be...
Alma Caballero
May 30, 2017
Harlingen, TX - Alma Caballero, 53, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on December 15, 1963 in Harlingen to Francisco and Guadalupe Cruz. Alma is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lauren Caballero; parents, Francsico and Guadalupe Cruz; brother, Perfecto Cruz; and sister, Eva Berlanga. Left to cherish her...
Juanita Ramirez Elfrink
May 30, 2017
Harlingen, TX - Heaven gained an Angel, Juanita Ramirez Elfrink, entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2017 at the age of 62. Juanita Ramirez Elfrink, wife of Brian Elfrink and a daughter of the late Antonio "Tony" Ramirez and Guadalupe "Lupita" Ramirez of Harlingen, TX. Mr. Elfrink and The Ramirez family will greet relatives and friends at Trinity Funeral...
Federico Zuniga, Sr.
May 30, 2017
Donna, TX - Federico "Fred" Zuniga, Sr., 53, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2017, at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Weslaco, Texas to Lauro R. Zuniga and Nazaria Garcia Zuniga. Fred graduated from Donna High School. He was retired after serving in the U.S. Army National Guard...
Sara R. De Leon
May 26, 2017
Harlingen, TX - Sara R. De Leon, 88, went to be with our Lord on Friday, May 26, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on August 9, 1928 in Santa Maria, Texas to Amador and Juana Rodriguez. Sara is preceded in death by her daughter, Thelma M. Lazo; and her siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her children,...
Hector M. Perez
May 23, 2017
Harlingen, TX - Hector M. Perez, 66, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Kenedy, Texas. He was born on August 4, 1950 in Mercedes, Texas to Jesus and Barbarita Perez. Hector is preceded in death by his son, Daniel Bermudez; his parents, Jesus and Barbarita Perez; 2 brothers, Angel Perez and Librado Perez;and grandson,...
Darrell A. Canales
May 21, 2017
Harlingen, TX - Darrell Arnulfo Canales, 46, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Harlingen Medical Center. He was born on October 10th, 1970 in Weslaco, Texas to Luis and Mary Ann Reyes Canales. He attended Harlingen school district schools and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1989. He was a three year varsity letterman starting his last two...
Pedro "Animal" Ballin Cardenas
May 18, 2017
Harlingen, TX Pedro 'Animal" Ballin Cardenas, 56, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on August 9, 1960 in Gonzales, Texas to Domingo and Sofia Ballin Sanchez. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sofia Ballin Sanchez; his grandparents who raised him, Natividad Ballin and Carmen Martinez Ballin; brother-in-law...
Ellen Elaine Graff
May 11, 2017
Harlingen, TX - Ellen Elaine Rowe age 71 of Harlingen, was called home on May 11, 2017. Ellen was born and raised in Memphis, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Harmon and Ellen Rowe. Ellen is survived by her three children, Natalie Fones (Bill) of Memphis, TN, Christopher Pope (Alaine) of Arvada, CO and Terri Leija of...
Cynthia "Cyndi" Reyna
May 11, 2017
San Benito, TX - Cynthia "Cyndi" Reyna, 45, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on July 6, 1971 in Hart, Michigan to Juan Reyna and Elvia R. Cuevas. Cyndi attended San Benito High School and then went on to study nursing where she obtained her certificate as a CNA. Left to cherish her...
Jesus Flores, Jr.
May 10, 2017
San Benito, TX - Jesus Flores, Jr., 66, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on October 12, 1950 in Harlingen to Jesus Sr. and Sofia Garza Flores. Jesus is preceded in death by his grandparents whom raised him, Timoteo Sr. and Esperanza Flores; his parents, Jesus Sr. and Sofia...
Jeremiah "Jerry" Francis Ryan
May 9, 2017
Harlingen, TX - Jeremiah F."Jerry" Ryan, 92, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on September 17, 1924 in Providence, Rhode Island to Joseph and Alexenia Ryan. Jerry served proudly in the U.S. Navy for 11 years on the U.S.S. Idaho and U.S.S. Lexington during World War II and the...
