Funeraria Del Angel-Mission

Hortencia R. Buselmeier passed peacefully at her home in McAllen, Texas, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 86. Hortencia, affectionally called Tencha, was born in Mission, Texas on January 7, 1938. She was the 5th child of Alberta Bourbois Lazo and Ramon Rodriguez Ramirez. Her maternal grandparents were Juanita Lazo Villarreal and Agustin Bourbois Foster, both of Mission. Her paternal grandparents were Tirsa Ramirez Garcia and Doroteo Rodriguez Ramirez, from Rancho San Pedro, Mexico. In addition to the love of her parents, Tencha was also blessed with the love, affection and admiration of grandparents, aunts and uncles and all of her sisters and brother. Tencha was always a loving...

Leonardo Colegio Sr. of McAllen, Texas entered eternal peace and went to be with our Lord on April 7, 2024, at the age of ninety-two. Leo married Rosalina Garza 64 years ago. They had three children, Dr. Leo Colegio Jr., Anna McNair, and now departed Dr. Oscar Colegio. Leo volunteered for Navy service in 1950, serving on the USS Randolph. By his account, he genuinely enjoyed his time in the Navy, as he traveled from one European port to the next, serving as an airplane mechanic, and as an interpreter in Spanish-speaking countries, until his honorable discharge in 1954. Over the years, Leo was a business teacher in La Joya, earned a master's degree in accounting, and a counseling certificate...

Josephine Lund, 101, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Waterford Gardens in Mission. She was born to a large polish-american family in 1922 and lived to celebrate her 101 birthday. After marring an Army officer she lived in Germany one year experiencing many different European cultures. After returning to the United States, she raised two daughters in California while her husband had a career in building. She also spent many retirement years with her husband in Mexico. She always had a special love for that country and the people there. Her final years were spent in McAllen and Waterford Gardens. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Del Angel Funeral Home...

Diana Saenz Figueroa Born April 25th 1957, Diana passed away Wednesday January 10th, 2024 in her home with the loves of her life, daughter Marquesa Figueroa and husband Luis Figueroa. Diana was preceded in death by her parents Dominga Salinas Saenz and Jesus G. Saenz, sisters Sylvia and Gloria and brother Nelson. She is survived by her husband Luis, daughter Marquesa, sisters Yolanda Ramirez (Jupiter), Idelma Saenz, brother Henry Saenz (Annabelle) and her loving nephews and nieces, Seneca, Angel, Genevieve, Ricardo, Christi, Clarissa and Crystal. Diana will continue her journey of ascension in the company of family and friends. Our wonderful mother and wife was truly the Aggie and Architect...

Jesse J Buitron, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at the age of 76. Jesse was born on April 22, 1947 in Robstown TX to his parents Jesus Jose Buitron and Herminia Gonzales Buitron. Jesse is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Leonel and Carlos Buitron. He is survived by his beloved wife Neves Buitron; his children, Joey and Jacklyn Buitron; grandchildren, Josie and Navis Buitron and Damian Adams (Lemuel Adams); and his sisters, Sylvia Castillejea and Alma Buitron. Jesse graduated from St Johns Academy High School in Robstown TX, and then pursued his education and career as a defensive driving instructor for RST Mission TX. On Jesse's down time he enjoyed wrestling,...

Julia Garza Crawford was born in McAllen, TX on Wednesday, January 24, 1940 and passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the age of 83 in Donna, TX. Julia is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Rodriguez Garza and Carmen Cavazos; siblings, Joe Hamilton (Petra), Mary Diaz (Simon), Josefina Hamilton, Carmen Melendez (Matias), Frances Garza, Esther Garza and Jose Garza (Patricia); brother-in-law, Octavio Zuniga Sr.; and her late husband Ralph Mitchell Crawford. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Esther Michelle Crawford and loving grandchildren, Rita Marie Sandoval and Lillian Emily Arriola. She also leaves behind her sister, Amalia Zuniga and many loving nieces and nephews. For...

Juan Manuel Guerrero, born on December 26, 1952, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2023 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Antonio and Virginia Guerrero. He is survived by his devoted wife, Gloria Guerrero, and their loving son, Carlos(Ashley) Guerrero. Juan is also survived by his siblings: Dolores(Alfredo) Bermudez, Antonio(Corina) Guerrero JR., Martha Gonzalez, Oscar(Margie) Guerrero, and DAvid(Rosie) Guerrero. Juan will be fondly remembered by his three cherished grandchildren; Michael Anthony, John Daniel, and Anissa Janelle Guerrero. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness as a beloved brother and uncle to his numerous nieces and...

Maria S. Coronado, age 98, of McAllen, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Maria was born in Poth, Texas on September 11, 1925 to her parents Aurelio Coronado and Adelina Sealy. Maria is survived by her children, Genaro Salazar jr, Rosalinda Rivera (Houston), Norma Briones, Javier Salazar, Juanita (Janie) Salazar. Services will be held at Funeraria Del Angel in Mission beginning on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 3pm.

Edinburg - Pamela Ireland Guerra, 77, entered eternal rest Monday, December 4, 2023 at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg, Texas. Born in Everett, Washington, Mrs. Pamela Guerra was an enthusiastic cheerleader for Rio Grande City High School. She was a graduate of Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas and earned a Master's degree at Pan American University in Edinburg, Texas. Pamela was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an International Society for key Women Educators. Mrs. Guerra worked as a special education Coordinator for McAllen ISD. After retiring from McAllen, Pamela taught at UT-Pan American in the Undergraduate Special Education program, preparing future teachers. As a "hostess...

Maria Villareal Santos, loving mother, and grandmother, passed away at McAllen Medical Hospital on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Maria was born October 16, 1930, to Amelia Trevino Villarreal and Crispin Villarreal of McAllen, Texas. Maria had a small business in Donna, Texas for 45 years. Maria is preceded in death by her husband Pablo Santos and beloved son Daniel Omar Canales and her sisters Rosa V. Quintanilla (Concepcion (Chon)) and Tomasa V. Barrera (Alfredo) and brother Vicente Villarreal (Dominga) and nephews Gilberto Villarreal, Vicente Villarreal, Jr., and Ruben Villarreal. She is survived by her sons Javier Edgar Santos of McAllen, Texas, and Jaime Efrain (Alejandra) Munoz and...

It is with great sorrow and sadness to announce the passing of our beloved mother Olivia Chapa Longoria. Olivia was born on October 2, 1943 and went to be with the lord on October 1, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents Viterbo & Homogonia Chapa; her husband of 57 years Elijio Longoria; and her oldest grandson, Gabriel Alejandro Granado. Olivia is survived by her children, Alma Longoria, Delia (Sal) Granado, Daniel (Nydia) Longoria & Lee (Doris) Longoria. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Olivia was laid to rest on October 6, 2023.

Juanita Barrera, age 70, of McAllen, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at DHR . Juanita is survived by her husband of 49 years Cesario Barrera jr; daughter, Liza Guajardo (Rey Guajardo Jr.); daughter in law, Hilda Barrera; grandchildren, Donovan, Trina and Damian. She is also survived by her sisters, Olga Ramirez, Estela Mckrancy, Margot Barreiro and brother in law Noe Barrera and numerous nieces and nephews. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers, and her son Omar Barrera. A public visitation for Juanita will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel, 3611 North Taylor Road, Mission, Texas 78573, followed by a...