Marcelino Barbosa Sr., 76, left to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born to Juan & Guadalupe Barbosa on May 18, 1941 in Pharr, Texas. He is now reunited with his father, Juan Barbosa, who has preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Maria Pura Cano-Barbosa and their children: Marcelino (Debra Mae) Barbosa, Jr.; Oscar Barbosa, Joe Robert (Alice) Barbosa; Mary Ellen Barbosa de la Cerda; Jose Manuel (Anabel Alvarado) Barbosa and Juan Fernando (Sandra) Barbosa. He will also be greatly missed by his 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and his mother: Guadalupe Barbosa. Marcelino was a hardworking, family man and will be greatly missed. Family will receive friends Monday, March 19, 2018 from 3 pm to 9 pm with a rosary recited at 7 pm at Palm Valley Funeral Home in Pharr. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 pm, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at St. Jude Catholic Church in Pharr. Interment will follow to Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Palm Valley Funeral Home of Pharr.
