OBIT – Delia Rodriguez
MISSION – Delia “Nena” G. Rodriguez, 80, passed away on April 15, 2018, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s and Lupus. Mrs. Rodriguez was born on Feb. 15, 1938, in Poth. She was a licensed beautician for over 20 years, and, after retirement, began a new business, Nena’s Decor. She was a lifelong member of…
Read MoreOBIT – Conrad Prukop Sr.
MISSION – Conrad W. Prukop Sr., 96, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at his home in Mission. Mr. Prukop was born on Feb. 9, 1922, at home in Kosciusko. The family moved to the McCook area in 1928. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. After his service, he…
Read MoreOBIT – John Noyola Jr.
MISSION – John Noyola Jr., 24, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018, in Mission. Mr. Noyola was born on Sept. 20, 1993 in Mission, to John and Irene Noyola. A lifelong resident of Mission, he graduated from Lincoln Juarez High School in 2012. Survivors include his parents; sister, Jaclyn Noyola; maternal grandmother, Yolanda Bermudez;…
Read MoreOBIT – Malcom Moses
BELVIDERE, Ill. – Malcom Carey Moses, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at home, after a year-long battle with cancer. Malcom was born on Oct. 29, 1951, in Levelland, Hockley, Texas, and was raised following the cotton industry in Texas and New Mexico with his parents and siblings. His family eventually settled…
Read MoreOBIT – Jose Martinez
LA JOYA – Jose David Martinez, 52, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Martinez was born on Nov. 14, 1965, in La Joya to Jose Guadalupe and Sara E. Martinez. Survivors include his wife, Blanca Lamar Gonzalez-Martinez; children, Raymond Orta, Joe Martinez Jr. and Chelsea Martinez; sister, Norma I.…
Read MoreOBIT – Virginia Luna
MISSION – Virginia Luna, 94, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Comfort House in McAllen. Ms. Luna was born on Oct. 31, 1923, in Yorktown to Margarito and Senovia Luna. Survivors include her son, Martin Beltran of Mission, and three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. She is preceded in death by her…
Read MoreOBIT – Benito Casarez
MISSION –A funeral mass was held on Monday, April 16, 2018, for Benito “Benny” Casarez, 90, who passed away on June 11, 2017. The mass was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission, and burial followed at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission. Mr. Casarez was owner of El Rancho…
Read MoreFormer La Joya school board trustee sentenced to 37 months for wire fraud conspiracy
A federal judge sentenced former La Joya school board Trustee J.J. Garza to 37 months in federal prison Wednesday for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. U.S. District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa sentenced Juan Jose “J.J.” Garza, 50, of La Joya — who headed the La Joya Housing Authority and served on the La Joya school board…
Read MorePalmview police chief placed on administrative leave
Palmview placed police Chief Chris Barrera on paid administrative leave Monday morning. At about 10:30 a.m. Monday, city Human Resources Director Gerardo Villarreal informed Barrera about the decision. Barrera said the city didn’t explain why he’d been placed on administrative leave or provide him with any paperwork documenting the decision. “So I just got up…
Read MoreMCISD approves Midkiff Playground Equipment Project
This week, the Mission Consolidated Independent School District held a board meeting at Bryan Elementary school to discuss the new Midkiff Elementary School Playground Equipment Project, the Tom Landry Stadium Renovations Project and honored several students. Board members approved the project and proposed budget for the Midkiff Elementary School Playground Equipment Project. The estimated costs…
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