Obituaries

Jan 7, 2026

JOSE IREÑO GARZA

ALAMO– Jose Ireño Garza,81, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by parents, Domingo and Marianela Leal; and several siblings.

Mr. Garza is survived by his four children, Anna Luisa Garza-Villarreal, Dora (Edwin +) Amaya, Jose I. (Maria) Garza, Jr., and Jorge Garza; 11 grandchildren; and seven siblings.

Cremation will take place...

Jan 6, 2026

MARIA REYES HINOJOSA

EDINBURG – Maria Reyes Hinojosa, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Hinojosa; great-granddaughter, Jessell Garza; and son-in-law, Oscar Vela.

Mrs. Hinojosa is survived by her four children, Heriberto P. (Josie) Hinojosa, Melba Vela, Jose Luis (Rosie) Hinojosa, Diana Hernandez; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren;...

Jan 4, 2026

Jan 3, 2026

NORMA HERNANDEZ

EDINBURG – Norma Hernandez, 61, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Noe Hernandez Sr.; two baby boys; parents, Adan and Josefina Salazar; two sisters, Gracie Salazar, Frances Salazar; and brother, Adan Salazar.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her three children, Noe Hernandez Jr., Ismael Hernandez, Laura Lee Vasquez;...

Dec 31, 2025

CELSO GRACIA

SAN JUAN – Celso Gracia, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Celso is preceded in death by parents, Emeterio and Maria Gracia.

He is survived by his wife, Maria N. Gracia; his five children, Gracie Gracia, Seferino (Gregoria) Gracia, Gloria Gracia, Sergio (Estrella) Gracia, and Angie Salinas; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a...

Dec 31, 2025

JESUS RENTERIA

EDINBURG – Jesus Renteria, 79, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Renteria; parents, Lorenzo and Refugia Renteria; and sister, Mary Vasquez.

Mr. Renteria is survived by his wife, Maria Anita Renteria; three children, Hilda (Alfredo) Trevino, Jesus (Eva) Renteria Jr., Hector Renteria; seven grandchildren; five...

Dec 30, 2025

Ismael Peralez, age 76, entered into the kingdom of the Lord on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in McAllen, Texas surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 28, 1949, to Jose Angel Peralez and Santos Borjas Peralez in McAllen, Texas.

Ismael is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jose Angel Peralez Jr., and Daniel Peralez.

Ismael leaves behind...

Dec 30, 2025

YOLANDA PEREZ

FALFURRIAS – Yolanda Perez, 80, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at The Heights of Alamo.

Mrs. Perez is survived by her two children, Ana Lee (Jesus) Ybarra, Hilario (Maria) Garza; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary Friday, January 2, 2025, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in...

Dec 29, 2025

Dec 29, 2025

Dec 29, 2025

MIGUEL ANGEL REYES

EDINBURG-Miguel Angel Reyes, 74, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at South Texas Health System McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ismael and Guadalupe Reyes.

Miguel Angel is survived by his wife, Bertha Archer; five children, Bertha (Hector) Villarreal, Blanca (Abel Zamora) Reyes, Barbara (Julio) Morales, Laura (Juan Peña) Reyes, and Miguel Reyes; several grandchildren and great...

Dec 28, 2025

ABELARDO "LALO" ARCAUTE

SAN JUAN-Abelardo "Lalo" Arcaute, 89, entered eternal rest Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Grand Terrace Rehabilitation Center in McAllen.

Lalo was a lifelong resident of San Juan and served as its Mayor for two terms. He was the city's first Hispanic mayor, and was especially proud of his role in expanding basic services throughout the city.

He continued his public...

Dec 28, 2025

Maria M. Paez, 101, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband, son, and parents.

Mrs. Paez is survived by her three children, Charlie, Mary, and Tina; four grandchildren, Bill, Marc, Melina, and Tashi; five great-grandchildren, Jill, Maddie, Isabella, Sophia, Nico; and brother, Lupe.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with a chapel service at 12 noon...

Dec 27, 2025

Jeharii Amore Robles 

Alamo - Jeharii Amore Robles, 1, infant died Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Children Hospital in San Antonio.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Esteban Rangel, Sr. 

Jeharii is survived by her mother, Jesabel L. Robles; a brother, Jose Angel Avila, Jr.; grandmother, Jennida Kristine Bautista , great-grandmother, Isabel Bernal; a uncle, Esteban Christian Rangel; and two aunts,...

Dec 27, 2025

FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ

MCALLEN – Francisco Hernandez, 75, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his residence in McAllen.

Francisco is preceded in death by his parents, Fidel Hernandez Sr. and Maria Agueda Garcia Hernandez; three siblings, Julian Hernandez, Fidel (Linda) Hernandez, and Margarita (Arturo) Villegas.

He is survived by his wife, Maria S. Hernandez; three daughters, Michelle G. Hernandez, Melissa K. Hernandez (Jesse)...

Dec 27, 2025

YOLANDA SANCHEZ

MCALLEN – Yolanda Sanchez, 82, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her residence in McAllen.

Yolanda is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Manuel Sanchez; and a grandson, Cristian Andres Sanchez.

She is survived by her children, Manuel Sanchez, Ricardo Sanchez, Blanca Idalia Mendoza, Roberto Sanchez, and Bertha Reyes; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m.,...

Dec 26, 2025

ALMA CYNTHIA PEREZ

PHARR – Alma Cynthia Perez, 47, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Alma is preceded in death by mother, Maria Rosa Montoya; and three siblings, Joel Montoya, Rene Montoya, and Ismael Montoya.

She is survived by her husband, Jaime Perez; her children, Jaime Perez Jr., Adamaris L. Perez, Jared Perez, Abigail Perez, and...

Dec 24, 2025

SOCORRO AGUILAR

EDINBURG – Socorro Aguilar, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Andres and Julia Arevalo; four siblings, Andres Arevalo Jr., Rodolfo Arevalo, Chelo Garcia, and Cruz Arevalo.

Mrs. Aguilar is survived by her husband, Rafael Aguilar; three children, Jaime Aguilar, Daniel (Dina) Aguilar, Lucinda Aguilar; six...

Dec 22, 2025

Dec 22, 2025