MCALLEN – Juanita B. Garcia, 70, passed away on Wednesday August 3, 2008 at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, Texas. She was born on February 21, 1938 to Agustin and Maria Balli in Alamo, Texas. She is survived by her husband Gustavo Garcia, Brothers: Adolfo and Eduardo Balli, and sister Carmen Gamboa. Visitation for Juanita B. Garcia will be from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday September 5, 2008 at Virgil Wilson Memorial Chapel of Mission, Texas. Funeral ...

ANITA ARCAUTE SAN JUAN - Anita Arcaute, 86, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Tucson, Arizona, Mrs. Arcaute had lived in San Juan most of her life. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rafael and Adela Mendivil; two sisters and four brothers. Mrs. Arcaute is survived by her husband, Jose M. Arcaute of San Juan; two sons, Jose (Cata) Arcaute of Lansing, Mich...

DOMINGA E. RODRIGUEZ ALAMO - Dominga E. Rodriguez, 70, died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at San Juan Nursing Home. Born in Alamo Mrs. Rodriguez had lived there all of her life and was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Teodoro Rodriguez; and her sister, Anastacia Rivera. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by five children, Rosalinda Rodriguez and Fatima (Fabian Galvan) Rodriguez, both of Alamo, Anna Gomez of Austin, Texas, Rosalva (Jo...

DAVID VASQUEZ SAN JUAN~— David Vasquez, 23,~was called by our Heavenly Father on~Sunday, August 31, 2008.~He passed away at McAllen Medical Center. He was born in~Rio Grande City~and lived in San Juan~all of his life. David is survived by his father, Oscar (Mary) Vasquez; his mother, Alicia Garza; a brother, Oscar Vasquez, Jr.; a sister, Laura (Carlos) Segovia, all of San Juan; two nephews, Brandon and Michael Segovia; paternal grandparents, Hector and Chena Vasquez of San Juan; and n...

BLANQUITA ELOISA BARRERA PHARR - Blanquita Eloisa Barrera, 101, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Comfort House in McAllen. Born in Linares, N.L., Mexico, Mrs. Barrera had lived in Pharr all of her life. She was a member of La Trinidad United Methodist Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Barrera, Sr.; five sisters; a half brother; a son, Isaac Barrera, Jr.; a daughter, Blanca Viola Barrera; a grandson, Eloy Barrera, Jr.; and a daughter-in-law, Corinna B...

AMADA QUIROGA SAN JUAN — Amada Quiroga, 73, died Sunday, August 31, 2008, at McAllen Medical Center. Mrs. Quiroga was born in Durango, Mexico and had lived in San Juan for five years.~ She was formerly of Chicago, IL and was a member of Templo Biblico Palabra Viviente in San Juan. Mrs. Quiroga is survived by her husband, Antonio Quiroga, of San Juan; five children, Antonio Quiroga, Jr., of Edinburg, Abel (Teresa) Quiroga, Alfonso Quiroga, Paulina (Octavio) Alvarez, all of Chicago, ...

MARIA GUADALUPE MARTINEZ SAN JUAN — Maria Guadalupe Martinez, 82, died Monday, September 1, 2008 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Diego, Texas, Mrs. Martinez was formerly of Monte Alto and had lived in San Juan since 1945.~ She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. She is preceded in death by a son, Mario Alberto Martinez; and two brothers, Doroteo Flores and Tomas Flores. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her husband, Mario Martinez of S...

MISSION – Isidro Regalado, 73, passed away on Thursday August 28, 2008 at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. He was born to Jose Luz and Felipa Regalado on March 7, 1935 in La Palmita Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Regalado, Sons: Isidro, Fernando and Daniel Regalado. Daughters: San Juanita, Maria Isabel and Claudia Regalado, numerous Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Son in Laws, and Daughter in Laws. Visitation for Isidro will be from ...

JOSE S. FLORES PHARR — Jose S. Flores, 78, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at his residence in Pharr. Mr. Flores was born in Pharr and had lived there most of his life.~He was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Inez Flores; two brothers, Noe Flores and Silverio Flores; and a sister, Tomasa Trevino. Mr. Flores is survived by his wife, Antonia V. Flores of Pharr; three sons, Jose (Lani) Flores, Jr. of Amarillo, Texas,...

RODOLFO "FITO" ARANDA SAN JUAN — Rodolfo “Fito” Aranda, 66, died Sunday, August 24, 2008, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Aranda was born~in San Juan and~had lived there all of his life.~He~was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. He is survived by his wife, Angela De Luna; eight children, Criselda (Jorge) Cavazos, Rodolfo Aranda, Jr., Cristine (Jose) Sandoval, Julie (Roy) Moreno, Abram (Anna) Aranda, Alejandro (Maria) Aranda, Rodolfo Adrian (Liliana) Aranda...

MARIA A. ADAME SAN JUAN — Maria A. Adame, 61, died Monday, August 25, 2008, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. Born in Victoria, Texas, Mrs. Adame had lived in San Juan most of her life.~She was a member of Liberty Temple Church in Pharr. She is preceded in death~by her parents, Gilbert and Christina Cruz; and two brothers. Mrs. Adame is survived by seven children, Benito Gamez and Gilbert Gamez, both of Cuero, Texas, Annie (Adolfo Bunella) Gamez of Katy, Texas, Pablo (Cristina) Adame...

FRANCISCO “PANCHO” GUZMAN SAN JUAN — Francisco “Pancho” Guzman, 82, entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 23, 2008, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in San Juan, Mr. Guzman had lived in Pharr most of his life.~Having served in the U.S. Army, Mr. Guzman was a WWII veteran and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.~Mr. Guzman~was a decorated veteran with a Bronze Star Medal and 2 Purple Heart Medals. He~is preceded in death by~a daughter, Rosa Guzman Martinez;~his pa...

MARIA "CHANITA" L. SANTILLAN SAN JUAN — The Lord our Savior finally called my name on Saturday August 23, 2008. What a joyful day for me. Living on this Earth for 84 years was an enormous gift from God. I was born on December 15, 1923 in San Juan, Texas to my parents Jose and Maria C. Leal, with whom I am now reunited along with my beloved husband, Gilberto Santillan Sr. It is with great pleasure that I also get to see my three brothers gone before me, Guadalupe Martinez, Jesus Leal and...

ROMANA B. HINOJOSA EDINBURG - Romana B. Hinojosa, 82, died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Starr County, Mrs. Hinojosa was formerly of Garciasville and had lived in Edinburg for 52 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Mrs. Hinojosa was a charter member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Court #1993 and Rainbow Extension Education Club of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. She is prece...

Mission – Maria Soledad Garcia, 31, passed away on Sunday August 24, 2008 at Mission Regional Medical Center. She was born to Alberto and Maria Luisa Garcia on July 22, 1977 at Mexico Distrito Federal. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her mother Maria Luisa Salinas, Brother Jose Alberto Garcia Garnica, and Sisters: Adriana Garcia Garnica, and Ana Luisa Garcia Garnica. Visitation for Maria Soledad Garcia will be on Tuesday August 26, 2008 from 9:00 a.m....