Memorial Funeral Home - San Juan

Irma G. Keefer, 81, entered eternal rest Thursday, May 26, 2022, surrounded by her family at home after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Irma was a devoted wife and mother who would move mountains for her husband and children. Irma and Dick had the kind of love for each other that every couple wishes they had. We can still remember countless times where you would see them walking down the street hand in hand. Irma was very active in both community and church. Everyone that knew Irma had their lives touched by a very special person. She will be greatly missed by all and may God bless her soul. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dick Keefer and her parents, Fidel and Gregoria...

Graciela Palomo, 78, entered into her eternal life Sunday, May 22, 2022, to rejoin her heavenly family after a long battle with breast cancer. It would be wrong to say Graciela lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. There was no obstacle that could dim her fight. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like because there was no quit in her. She may not have received her victory on Earth, but now she walks in victory amongst the angels and the saints. Graciela was a long-time resident of Alamo and is survived by her husband of 60 years, Miguel Palomo. They shared an enduring love for their family, and always looked forward to gatherings where everyone...

Rosa Linda Vallejo, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She is preceded in death by a son, David Erasmo Vallejo, a daughter, Margaret Genoveva Vallejo; parents, Reymundo and Genoveva Vallejo; three siblings, Adolfo (Virginia) Vallejo, Reymundo Vallejo Jr., Graciela Vallejo Mascorro. Mrs. Vallejo is survived by her two sons, Juan Ellecello (Loretta) Vallejo; Isaillas Vallejo; five grandchildren, Gabrielle (Jose) Vallejo, Nathaniel (Heather) Vallejo, Joseph (Nancy) Vallejo, April (Hadleigh) Lloyd, Jonathan Vallejo; nine great-grandchildren, Diosa, Genoveva, Lorili, Willa, Ariella, Damien, Alex, Cordero, Lucy; five siblings, Ronulfo (Sheila) Vallejo, Paula (+Leo) Vallejo, Dalia Vallejo,...

Ramiro Garza Moya, 76, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Margarita Moya; a son, Ramiro Moya, Jr.; and two siblings. Mr. Moya is survived by his spouse, Concepcion De La Luz Moya; six children, Jesus (Linda) Moya, Monica (Philip) Rodriguez, Jose (Dennise) Moya, Luis Moya, Lucia Moya, Ramiro (Jessica) Moya, Jr. II; 15 grandchildren, Clarissa Moya, Gabriella Moya, Icela Moya, Alejandro Moya, Enrique Moya, Jenyce Ellwood, Julien Moya, Aaron Ibanez, Justin Ibanez, Ryan Ibanez, Daniela Moya, Sebastian Moya, Andrea (Steve) Gutierrez, Devin Rodriguez and Jeremy Rodriguez. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. with...

Norma Lydia Camarillo, 49, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, in Edinburg, Texas. Mrs. Camarillo is survived by her children, Cassandra (Juan Fraga) Camarillo, Brandon (Michelle Crowson) Camarillo and Jessica (Cristian Ramirez) Vazquez; mother, Blanca Estela Gutierrez; father, Jose Gutierrez; father of her children, Luis Enrique Camarillo; five siblings, Jose (Maritza) Gutierrez, Jr., Maria Elizabeth (Jose Alejandro) Zuniga, Blanca Estela Gutierrez, Maria Guadalupe Gutierrez and Maria Celeste Gutierrez. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022,...

Christopher O. Polanco, 59, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Dimas Polanco. Mr. Polanco is survived by his wife, Raquel Polanco; step-daughter, Natalie (Ismael) Guillen; granddaughter, Mariah Escobedo; mother, Rita Polanco; three siblings, Marcos (Raquel) Polanco, Harvey (Elizabeth) Polanco, and Delma (Patrick) Frazer. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with a 6 p.m. Memorial Service Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Post 8788 of McAllen. Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.

Benito H. Garza, Sr., 89, entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Mr. Garza was a lifelong resident of Pharr and was formerly employed by Hidalgo County Precinct 2. He is preceded in death by a son, Rodolfo "Rudy" Garza; his parents, Tirso and Guadalupe Garza; and five siblings. Benito is survived by his wife of 64 years, Francisca Garza; four children, Benito H. Garza Jr. of Hammond, IN, Ricardo Garza of Houston, Cynthia (Javier) Martinez of Mission, Sandra (Frank) Ramblas; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ramiro Garza of Chicago, IL, Jose Garza of Pharr; and three sisters, Elva Mora, Maria Adelina Casasola, both of Pharr, Lydia Vasquez of San...