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Roberto Puga, Sr.

Roberto Puga, Sr.

Sep 29, 2017

Harlingen, TX - Roberto Puga Sr., age 77, was called home to be with the Lord Friday, September 29, 2017 surrounded by the love of family. He was born July 26, 1940 in Harlingen, TX to Rosalio and Maria F. Puga. He was a hardworking man of a kind nature always willing to help others. He never spoke negative of...

Juan A. Gomez

Juan A. Gomez

Sep 25, 2017

Rio Hondo, TX - Juan A. "Johnny" Gomez , 45, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on June 18, 1972 to Luis Gomez Sr. and Angelita Garza Gomez. Johnny is preceded in death by his sister, Felicita Gomez; brother, Luis Gomez Jr.; and his mother, Angelita Gomez. Left to cherish his memory are...

Maria Elena Salinas

Maria Elena Salinas

Sep 23, 2017

Harlingen, TX - Maria Elena Salinas, age 61, was called home to be with the Lord Saturday September 23, 2017 at her residence surrounded by love of her family. She was born December 20, 1955 in Zacatecas Mexico to Rafael Escobedo Arceo and Esperanza Rubio Hermosa. She was a lifelong resident of Harlingen. She leaves behind to cherish her beautiful...

Jesus Colunga

Jesus Colunga

Sep 22, 2017

Harlingen, TX - Jesus Colunga, 85, born in Harlingen,TX passed away on September 22, 2017. He was a strong man and a hard worker, he lived a good long life with family and raised 5 children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva T Colunga; and his son Anthony Joe Colunga. He leaves behind his only daughter, Blanca...

Jose A. Martinez

Jose A. Martinez

Sep 14, 2017

Harlingen, TX - Jose A. Martinez, Sr, 88, completed his journey toward eternal peace with our Lord on September 14, 2017, surrounded by his devoted family. He is preceded in death by his parents Fidel and Josefina Martinez, his brother Juan Puga, his grandsons Michael Carmona, Jaime Martinez, and Jose Martinez, III, and his great-grandson Brandon Ayala. Jose is survived...

Helen G. Benavides

Helen G. Benavides

Sep 13, 2017

Harlingen, TX - Helen G. Benavides, 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 6, 1932 in Los Indios, Texas to Abraham and Ruby Garcia. She was a lifetime resident of Harlingen and was a CNA at a local nursing home. She is preceded in death by...

Josefina Mendoza

Josefina Mendoza

Sep 10, 2017

Rio Hondo, TX - Josefina Mendoza, 93, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Atrium Nursing Home in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on March 22, 1924 in Reedsville, Texas to Pedro and Martina Paredes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Gutierrez; and husband, Hilario Mendoza, Sisters, Benita, Juana, and Nestora. Left...

Ernesto Perez, Sr.

Ernesto Perez, Sr.

Sep 10, 2017

Harlingen, TX - Ernesto Perez Sr., 80, entered into eternal rest September 10, 2017 in his home surrounded by loving, caring family. Ernesto was born on September 20, 1936 in Harlingen, Texas to Margarita Pena Perez & Jose Perez. He was a genuine loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a very special friend to many. In his great early...

Jerry Ronald Cronin

Jerry Ronald Cronin

Sep 9, 2017

Santa Rosa, TX - Jerry Ronald Cronin, 78, entered into the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Saturday, September 9, 2017. He was born on December 28, 1938 in Garrett, Indiana to Albert Cronin and Helen Seltenright. He was a lifetime resident of Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Jacob Cronin. Jerry is survived by family to...

Maria Natividad (Jesusa) "Tuta" De La Rosa

Maria Natividad (Jesusa) "Tuta" De La Rosa

Sep 9, 2017

Harlingen, TX - Maria Natividad (Jesusa) de la Rosa, 84, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2017. She was born on December 25, 1932 in Harlingen, Texas to Valente and Julia de la Rosa. She was raised and lived her whole life in Harlingen, Texas. Maria Natividad (Jesusa) was preceded in death by her parents, Valente and...

Gilberto Martinez

Gilberto Martinez

Sep 9, 2017

Gilberto Martinez, age 74, went home to be with the Lord Monday night September 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was a native and lifetime resident of Harlingen born November 5, 1944 to Pedro Ybarra Martinez and Eliza R. Martinez. He worked at Welch Chevrolet of San Benito and was also employed with Marshall...

Paul M. Floyd, Sr.

Paul M. Floyd, Sr.

Sep 8, 2017

San Benito, TX - Paul M. Floyd Sr., 78, of San Benito, Texas, passed away surrounded by family, Friday, September 8, 2017. He was born November 5, 1938 to Robert E. Floyd Sr. and Lillian Green in Harlingen, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Lillian Floyd, brother R.E. Floyd Jr. and sister Linda Miles. Paul...

Arturo Rodriguez Serna

Arturo Rodriguez Serna

Sep 6, 2017

Harlingen, TX - Arturo Rodriguez Serna, 92, joined the lord peacefully on September 6, 2017 at the Retama Nursing Home in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on June 23, 1925 in Spanish Acres in Harlingen, Texas to Pedro Serna and Juanita (Rodriguez) Serna. Arturo was a truck driver for more than 30 years for the Valley Material Company in Harlingen,...

Nicolas D. Chavez

Nicolas D. Chavez

Sep 4, 2017

Lyford, TX On Monday, September 4, 2017, Nicolas D. Chavez, entered into the Lord's presence. He was born in La Sara, Texas, September 10, 1934 to Leonardo C. Chavez & Estefana D. Chavez. He is preceded in death by his first wife & mother of 8 children, Ignacia O. Chavez; his parents as well; two sons, Jose Alfredo, & Leo...

Richard Lee Stacy

Richard Lee Stacy

Sep 3, 2017

Harlingen, TX - Richard Lee "Rich" Stacy, 67, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Harlingen Medical Center. Richard was born on April 9, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert Eugene Stacy & Elizabeth Hunt (Parkinson). He served in the United States Army, United States Marines, and was a paratrooper of the 82nd Airborne Division. Rich...

Dolores O. Serna

Dolores O. Serna

Aug 27, 2017

Dolores O. Serna. 75, entered the Kingdom of God on Sunday, August 27, 2017. She was born in Mexico on May 19, 1942 to Angel Ortegon & Josefina Garza. Dolores is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Hilario Serna; children, Hilario Jr. (Rose), Norma (Joe), Leticia (Ken), Edna (Danny), Roberto (Julie), Cindy (Orlando), & Antonio (Angie); 13 grandchildren...

Thomas Joseph Pavlak

Thomas Joseph Pavlak

Aug 21, 2017

Thomas Joseph Pavlak, (95) of Harlingen passed away August 21, 2017. He was born in Hagaman, NY, but after attending the University of Texas, he was a forever Texan. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Frances "Glenn" Pavlak, son, Larry Pavlak of San Antonio, daughter, Donna Bartels and husband Bill of Lubbock, Grandaughter Lindsay Bean and husband...

Elva D. Davila

Elva D. Davila

Aug 20, 2017

Harlingen, TX - Elva Diaz Davila, 76, was called home to the Lord's Kingdom on Sunday August 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born Sept. 26, 1940 in Jayton, TX. Elva was a loving and caring woman of faith. She raised her family with unparalleled kindness and humility. She was always generous and considerate, caring for everyone who made...

Seferino Galvan

Seferino Galvan

Aug 18, 2017

Seferino Galvan, age 70, was called home to the Lord's Kingdom on Friday August 18, 2017 at Valley Baptist Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind to cherish his woderful memory his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Velma Galvan, their children, Mike Galvan, Lori Gonzalez (Randy Gonzalez), Bobby Galvan, Grandchildren, Lauren Thompson, Matthew Galvan,...

Petra Carrizales Monsibaiz

Petra Carrizales Monsibaiz

Aug 16, 2017

Harlingen, TX - Petra Carrizales Monsibaiz, 84, passed away on August 16, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on February 23, 1933 to Mr. and Mrs. Federico Carrizales in Los Fresnos, Texas. Petra served at Templo Peniel for over 55 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her daughter, Yolanda Monsibaiz. Left to cherish her memory...

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