Obituaries

in 1970. After graduating, he attended Pan American University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in English in 1988. Mr. Martinez worked at PSJA ISD for 22 years as a teacher. Along with being an educator, Raul was also a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church. Besides being an Educator and Church member, he dedicated his time to politics in the city of Pharr where he served two consecutive terms as a city commissioner and appointed to numerous boards which are: Housing Authority, Bridge Board, PEDC, and Planning and Zoning committee.

— It is with great sadness that the City of Edinburg announces the passing of Fire Chief Shawn Snider. Chief Snider, who served the City of Edinburg for more than three decades, died on May 1, after a courageous battle with cancer.

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