Alfredo H. Rios "Fred"
Apr 12, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Alfredo H. Rios "Fred", 82, has gone on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at his son's residence, Alfredo Rios, Jr. He was born on June 1, 1933 in Rio Hondo, TX to Policarpio & Maria Guadalupe Rios. Fred's favorite past time was fishing & golfing. He is preceded in death by his...
Herminia Mendez
Apr 10, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Herminia Mendez, 87, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She lived in Harlingen most of her life. Herminia is preceded in death by her husband, Jose G. Mendez; her mother Maria Cruz Godoy; son-in-law, Ferhat Bayram; and a grandson Manuel Jimenez. She is survived by...
Gilberto Tristan, Sr.
Apr 6, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Gilberto Tristan, Sr., 89, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born on March 31, 1927 in Martindale, Texas to Hilario and Refugia Tristan. Gilberto is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Josefa Zamora Tristan; 2 daughters, Yolanda and Sylvia Tristan; 2 sons,...
Kristy Deon Winnie
Apr 5, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Kristy Deon Winnie, from Harlingen, TX born on October 31st 1961, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 5th 2016. Kristy was born in Paris, Texas and was raised in Maypearl, Texas and later moved to Sulphur Bluff, Texas. She played collegiate basketball at Texas A&M University Commerce, formally known as East Texas State. Kristy has been...
Jorge Olivarez
Apr 4, 2016
Santa Rosa, TX - Jorge Olivarez, age 60, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 4, 2016 in Missouri Valley, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Neri Olivarez; his children, Jorge Jr., Margarito, and Candelaria Olivarez; nine grandchildren; brothers, Reynaldo (Martha), Gustavo, Alfredo, and Guillermo (Teresa) Olivarez; sisters, Elma Olivarez, Arecelia Romero (Arnulfo), and Irene...
Robert A. Buchholz
Apr 2, 2016
La Feria, TX - Robert A. Buchholz, 66, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, April, 2, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center of Harlingen. He was born on June 7, 1949 in Oakes, North Dakota to Adolph and Myra Buchholz. Robert was a teacher at Calvary Christian School and a soccer coach for the Arroyo Youth Soccer Club....
Paula J. Richards
Apr 2, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Paula J. Richards, 64, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Harlingen Medical Center. She was born on May 4, 1951 in Weslaco, Texas to Paul and Shirley Parker. Paula was raised in Arroyo City and attended Los Fresnos High School. She worked with the City of Primera for 33 years as the Assistant City Secretary...
Donald L. Martin
Mar 30, 2016
San Benito, TX - Donald L. Martin, 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Harlingen. He was born on February 22, 1921 in Chasley, North Dakota to Will and Lura Maud Martin. Don served in the Army Air Corp in WWII as a Master Sergeant Aircraft Mechanic and received 2 Purple Hearts. In 1947 he moved to San...
Armando "Mando" Martinez
Mar 27, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Armando "Mando" (Wild Boy) Martinez, 46, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at his residence in Harlingen. He was born on January 3, 1970 in Mercedes, Texas to Daniel Sr. and Oralia Martinez. Mando is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Martinez, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Oralia Martinez;...
Manuel G. Flores
Mar 27, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Manuel "Meme" G. Flores, Sr., 73, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Manuel was born on December 21, 1942 in Harlingen, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tomas & Paula Flores; brothers, Benito Flores, Pablo Flores, Ramiro Flores, Elizandro Flores, & sister, Modesta Diaz. Meme...
Juana Martinez
Mar 24, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Juana Martinez, 88, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, March 24, 2016, in Harlingen. Juana is preceded in death by her grandson, Tanner Martinez; and sisters, Maria Padron and Margarita Gonzalez. She is survived by her sons, Joe Martinez and Eddie (Melinda) Martinez; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, Juan, Jesse, and Roberto Martinez; sisters,...
Concepcion "Chon" Garcia
Mar 23, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Concepcion "Chon" Garcia, Sr., 69, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Harlingen Medical Center. Chon was born on December 8, 1946 in Harlingen, Texas to Jose Sr. and Lucia Garcia. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ofelia Z. Garcia, on February 20, 2016; and 3 brothers, Jesse, Jose Jr.,...
Richard Julian Smith
Mar 22, 2016
Santa Rosa, TX - Richard Julian Smith, longtime resident of Santa Rosa, died March 22, 2016, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Eve Smith, and is survived by his children, Christopher and Genevieve Smith, one brother Mark (Mary) Smith, one sister Stephanie (Brad) Spencer, two nephews, one niece, and one grand-nephew. Rick was...
Librada Ruiz
Mar 14, 2016
Los Indios, TX - Librada Ruiz, 77, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born on December 19, 1938 to Juan and Paula Espinoza Llanas. Librada was a faithful servant of Jehovah and she prioritized to preach to people about the Kingdom of God. She is preceded in death by her...
Petra Medellin
Mar 13, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Petra Medellin went home to the Lord's Kingdom peacefully at her daughter's residence surrounded by love of family at age 95. She was a lifelong resident of Harlingen and member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. She loved to volunteer at her church to help in any capacity she could, she was also a longtime...
Gregory Allen Andrew Nypaver
Mar 12, 2016
San Benito, TX Gregory Allen Andrew Nypaver, 51, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Ohio. He was born on August 8, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to Francis and Laurel Nypaver. Greg was retired from the U. S. Navy after 20 years of service. He is preceded in death by his mother, Laurel Nypaver. Left to cherish his memory...
Rafael Andablo, Jr.
Mar 7, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Rafael Andablo, Jr., 19, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, at his residence in Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his mother, Estella Gonzalez. Rafael is survived by his common law wife, Korina Garcia; his son, Elias Xavier Andablo; father, Rafael Andablo, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Gonzalo and Cecilia Andablo, whom raised Rafael Jr.; his brothers...
Salvador Lugo, Sr.
Mar 7, 2016
Combes, TX - Salvador Lugo, Sr., 86, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He received his teaching certificate from Texas A & I Kingsville. He was a building trade teacher with Raymondville and Rio Hondo High Schools. Salvador had also retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service....
Apolinar Amador
Mar 2, 2016
San Benito, TX - Apolinar Amador, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Harlingen Nursing Center. He was born on August 22, 1926, to Aurelio and Maria Vitela Amador. He lived and worked most of his life at the King Ranch Norias Division until he retired in 1987 after 42 years of employment. After retirement, he moved to...
Paula M. Tovar
Mar 1, 2016
Harlingen, TX - Paula M. Tovar, 80, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born on June 29, 1935 to Soilo and Isabel Martinez. Paula is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Tovar, Jr.; children, Jose Luis, Ricardo, Antonio, and Javier Tovar; brothers, Ruben, Jesus, and...
