Obituaries

May 4, 2025

SAN JUAN- Roberto "Bobby" Garza Sr., 80 years old, entered eternal rest Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his residence in San Juan, surrounded by his loving family.

Bobby was born on September 20, 1944 in Pharr, Texas, to the late Agapito and Josefa Garza. He was a hard-working man who provided for his family and devoted his life to them. He...

May 4, 2025

EDINBURG- Raul Fernando Pacheco, 56, died Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg.

Mr. Pacheco is survived by his wife, Myrna Pacheco; children, Myrna Alicia Pacheco, Raul Fernando Pacheco, Jose Andres Pacheco, Oscar Pacheco; parents, Raul and Maria Pacheco; siblings, Cristina Pacheco, Mario Alfredo Pacheco, Deysdi L. Pacheco; 10 grandchildren; and 13 nephews.

Visitation will begin at 9...

May 3, 2025

DEIDRA LYNETH ARROYO

ALAMO - Deidra Lyneth Arroyo, 19, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Elia De La Garza Garcia and Eduardo Sanchez Garcia; and a niece, Ximena Almanza.Deidra is survived by her parents, Daniel Arroyo and Zelinda Garcia, both of Alamo; three siblings, Daniel Arroyo, Jr.,...

May 3, 2025

MISSION- Pedro Martinez, Jr., 69, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Celedina Martinez.

Mr. Martinez is survived by his spouse, Lupita Martinez; four children, Rene (Felisma) Martinez, Veronica Martinez, Carlos Martinez, Peter Martinez; seven grandchildren; three sisters; and four brothers.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6...

May 3, 2025

SAN JUAN- Jose Lopez, 79, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Jose is survived by his wife, Enriqueta Lopez; seven children, Maria Terri (Frank) Maldonado, Leticia (Abel) Villarreal, Juan Lopez, Edurado (Ana) Morales, Jose Luis (Evome) Lopez, Javier Harvey (Lily) Lopez, Esmeralda Amy (Juan) Gutierrez; 22 grandchildren; and 27...

Apr 29, 2025

Apr 29, 2025

MARISSA ACEVEDO

PHARR – Marissa Acevedo, 47, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

Ms. Acevedo is survived by her parents, Santiago and Juanita Acevedo; sister, Melissa C. (Enrique Jr.) Diaz; two nieces, Clarissa Diaz, Analissa Diaz; and her companion of 24 years, Fernando Javier Vela.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with a 6...

Apr 29, 2025

VICTORIANA “VICKY” HERNANDEZ

Pharr-Victoriana “Vicky” Hernandez, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Hernandez Jr.; siblings, Noe (+Estela) Flores, Maria (+Luis) Torres, Jose (+Antonia) Flores, Silverio (Blanca) Flores, Moy (Alicia) Flores and Israel (Maria Luisa) Flores.

Vicky is survived by her daughter, Dennille Hernandez; two siblings, Camila Martinez and...

Apr 28, 2025

PASCUAL GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Pascual Gonzalez, 76, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Baby Gonzalez; granddaughter, Amberlee N. Barrera; parents, Roberto and Feliciana Gonzalez; two siblings, Efrain Gonzalez and Juanita Reyes.

Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Rosa Elia Gonzalez; eight children, Rosario (Desiderio) Gonzalez, Felipa (Leroy) Ibarra, Fatima (Cruz) Sanchez, Denise...

Apr 27, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

MARIA D. TELLEZ

MCALLEN-Maria D. Tellez, 60, went on to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by family on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ramon Sr. and Maria Luisa Bernal; and four siblings. 

Maria is survived by her three children, Alexander (Abigail) Tellez Sr., Jacob Israel...

Apr 24, 2025

McALLEN- Maria “Mamary” De La Luz Aguinaga, 73, died Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Arteaga; her parents, Pablo and Blandina Aguinaga; two siblings, Gloria and Jorge Lopez.

Mrs. Aguinaga is survived by her five children, Daniel Hernandez, Cesar Hernandez, Myrna Arteaga, Hilda Navarro, and Margoth Arteaga; 17...

Apr 22, 2025

JARELL, TX – Isaiah Galvan, 29, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2025, at his residence in Jarrell, TX.

He is preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Juan Ramon Medina; paternal grandmother, Maria Del Refugio Galvan; and two aunts, Maria Ochoa and Maria Baeza.

Mr. Galvan is survived by his spouse, Caroline Elizabeth Parks; son, Quentin Elias Galvan; parents, Jose B. and Yesenia...

Apr 21, 2025

Apr 21, 2025

PHARR- Marcos Solis, 59, died Monday, April 21, 2025, in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Ernestina Solis; two brothers, Israel and Noe Solis.

Mr. Solis is survived by his four children, Ernestina Palomo, Rosemary Ortega, Marcos Solis, Jr., Emily Solis; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Leticia Solis, and Juanita Solis.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with a...

Apr 21, 2025

HIDALGO- Juan Antonio Garza Perez, 79, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sanson and Eustolia Garza; and six siblings.

Juan is survived by his wife, Alejandrina Garza; three children, Joel (Sandra Patricia) Garza, Esmeralda (Eliud) Castillo, Rebecca (Jose) Llanas; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three siblings, Natividad (Manuela) Garza,...

Apr 21, 2025

Apr 20, 2025

Janie Lee Fox, 93, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

After graduating from Blountville High School in Blountville, TN, she moved to D.C. and attended the University of Maryland. She did modeling for Catalina Sportswear. She also worked at the Pentagon as a clerk typist. Janie then began working as a telephone operator in D.C.,...

Apr 19, 2025

SAN JUAN- Rueben Fonseca, 84, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at San Juan Nursing Home.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ciro and Juana Fonseca; a daughter, Maria Fonseca; five siblings, Ciro, Jr., Eusebio, George, Guadalupe, Maria Fonseca, and Carlos Fonseca

Mr. Fonseca is survived by his wife, Delia Fonseca; three children, Ruben Fonseca, Jr., Gloria (Alban) Benavides; 12 grandchildren;...

Apr 19, 2025

FERNANDO RUIZ NERY

EDINBURG - Fernando Ruiz Nery, 73, passed away Saturday, April 19,2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by a grandson, Rodolfo Ruiz Jr.; his parents, Rafael Ruiz and Maria Nery.

Mr. Ruiz Nery is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Ruiz; four children, Maria Guadalupe (Guadalupe Daniel) Reyes, Fernando (Silvia) Ruiz Jr., Rodolfo (+Ana)...