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OBIT – Jonathan Reyes

MISSION – Jonathan Reyes, 24, passed away on Sept. 15, 2018, in Encino. Survivors include his wife, Lesslie; son, Ryan; father, Juan Reyes; mother, Vickie Reyes; siblings, Kimberly and Kaylee Reyes; and grandmother, Flora Reyes. A funeral service was held on Sept. 28 at Funeraria Del Angel. Burial followed at the Rio Grande Valley State…

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OBIT – Francisca Palomares

MISSION – Francisca Palomares, 85, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at her home. Mrs. Palomares was born in Mexico on Oct. 4, 1932, to Manuel and Maria (Alanis) Bazan. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Eliseo Palomares; children, San Juanita Montoya, Telma Garcia, Lourdes Cardona, Martha Candanoza, Carmen Calvillo, Sonia Rojero, Mary…

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Expert claims as many as 427 votes were tainted in Mission mayoral race

Bribery and mail-in ballot fraud tainted as many as 427 votes during the June 2018 mayoral runoff in Mission, according to an election law expert who testified Wednesday. After analyzing the election results and reviewing evidence provided by private investigators, George J. Korbel — an election law expert hired by former Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas…

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OBIT – Alberto O’cana

MISSION – Alberto R. O’cana, 69, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, at the Methodist Specialty Hospital in San Antonio.Mr. O’cana was a military veteran. Survivors include his children, Alberto O’cana Jr., Erica Alcazar and Edgar O’Cana; siblings Antonio O’cana Jr., Tomas O’cana, Jorge O’cana, Ramiro O’cana and Armando O’cana; and eight grandchildren and…

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