Obituaries

Jan 20, 2026

DAVID LOPEZ

EDINBURG – David Lopez, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at McAllen Nursing Center.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lydia Lopez; his parents, Epigmenio Sr. and Luciana Lopez; and siblings, Gudelia (Rene) Zepeda, Ramiro Lopez, Feliciano (Olivia) Lopez and Epigmenio (Irene) Lopez Jr.

David is survived by his six children, David (San Juana) Lopez, Marisa (David)...

Jan 20, 2026

EMILIA “EMILY” VILLARREAL

EDINBURG – Emilia “Emily” Villarreal, 40, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Emilia Abrego; grandfather, Juan Abrego; grandma, Villarreal; uncle, Eleazar Abrego; first husband, Alvaro Gonzalez; and second, husband, Pete Garcia.

Mrs. Villarreal is survived by her two children, Nicolas Villarreal, Julian Villarreal; two siblings, Jorge...

Jan 19, 2026

MICAELA REYNA 

EDINBURG - Micaela Reyna, 79, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Micaela was a devoted caregiver who dedicated her life to helping others. Her faith in God was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and relationships. She had a special bond with her puppy, Bronco, who brought her joy and companionship....

Jan 19, 2026

RODOLFO “MORRO” CHAPA

EDINBURG – Rodolfo “Morro” Chapa, 75, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Leonarda Chapa; siblings, Rafael Chapa Jr., Josefina Gomez, Arnolfo Chapa, Ricardo Chapa, Jose Guadalupe Chapa, Consuelo Aleman, Juan Manuel Chapa, Jose Luis Chapa and Thomas Chapa.

Rodolfo is survived by his wife, Felicitas Chapa; four...

Jan 19, 2026

REYES PERALES

PHARR– Reyes Perales,87, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Perales; and a sister Tita Perales.

Mr. Perales is survived by five children, Lino (Helen +) Perales, Reyes (Elvira) Perales, Enrique (Delia) Perales, Martha (Joe) Martinez, and Sandra (Abel) Rivera; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a...

Jan 18, 2026

CARLOS TREVINO

ALAMO– Carlos Trevino,56, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by parents, Santana and Idolinda Trevino; and three siblings, San Juana Sanchez, Irma Rodriguez, and Martin Trevino.

Mr. Trevino is survived by his wife, Elsa Alvarado-Trevino; and four siblings, Santana (Martha) Trevino, Jr., Rudy (Leticia) Trevino, Albert (Blanca) Trevino, and...

Jan 18, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

MARIA C. “CONCHA” LOPEZ

ALAMO– Maria C. “Concha” Lopez, 85, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at DHR Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by parents, Arturo Martinez and Concepcion Garza Castaneda; six siblings, Arturo Martinez, Jr., Manuela Vela, Beatrice Aguilar, Ana Maria Farias, Amelia Martinez, Alicia Martinez Castro; and great-grandparents, Manuel and Ramona Garza.

Mrs. Lopez is survived by her...

Jan 16, 2026

DANIEL MERAZ

DONNA– Daniel Meraz,19, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his father, Emilio Hernandez.

Daniel is survived by his mother, Maria Hernandez; biological parents, Jose Manuel Meraz and Cecilia Zapata; a brother, David Meraz; paternal grandfather, Jose Ramon Meraz, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. prayer service...

Jan 16, 2026

FABIAN LUNA CORONADO

EDINBURG – Fabian Luna Coronado, born on March 10, 1937, at the age of 88 passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Elvira Luna; and numerous brothers and sisters.

Mr. Luna is survived by his wife, Celia Luna; 14 children, Amador (Juana) Luna, Jose Luis...

Jan 15, 2026

ALAMO – Matilde O. Salazar, 98, died Thursday, January 15, 2026, at San Juan Nursing Home.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Salazar; a son, Ricardo Salazar; a brother, Manuel Olivarez; three sisters, Marcela Rodriguez, Maclovia Iutzeler and Margarita Gutierrez.

Mrs. Salazar in survived by her two sons, John (Sylvia) Salazar, Felipe (Rita) Salazar; daughter in law, Sofia Salazar;...

Jan 15, 2026

HECTOR JAVIER (XAVIER) REYNA

MISSION – Hector Javier (Xavier) Reyna, 63, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fortino and Lydia Reyna.

Mr. Reyna is survived by his two children, Zachary Xavier (Marit) Reyna, Christian Reyna; grandson, Jack Staton Reyna; three siblings, Fortino (Elisea) Reyna Jr., Iris Reyna, and...

Jan 15, 2026

YOLANDA AGUIRRE

EDINBURG – Yolanda Aguirre,46, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at DHR Hospice in Edinburg.

Yolanda is survived by her husband, Miguel Angel Avila; three children, Miguel Angel Avila Jr., Angela Marie (Jose Andres Castro) Avila, Alejandro Daniel Avila; three grandchildren, Leylani May Avila, Madison Ailyn Avila, Jose Andres Castro Jr.; parents, Pedro and Maria Aguirre; and three siblings, Oscar...

Jan 14, 2026

CARLOS ALEJANDRO ARREOLA RUIZ

MERCEDES– Carlos Alejandro Arreola Ruiz,63, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jorge and Maria Arreola Ruiz; and three brothers, Raul, Jorge, and Alfredo Arreola Ruiz.

Carlos is survived by his three sons, Jonathan Arreola, Joshua Arreola, and Jeremiah Arreola; three grandchildren; and five siblings,...

Jan 14, 2026

PIEDAD REQUENEZ

EDINBURG – Piedad Requenez, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Erasmo Arturo Garza; second husband, Haroldo Requenez Jr.; daughter, Marisela Perez; granddaughter, Marisela America Garza; grandson, Alonzo Rey Garza; and great-granddaughter, Hailey Isabel Jasso.

Mrs. Requenez is survived by her five children, Homero Erasmo Garza, Diana...

Jan 14, 2026

MARIA LUISA CANTU

EDINBURG – Maria Luisa Cantu, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation in Center in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Rebecca Villarreal, nine siblings, Reynaldo Villarreal, Juan Villarreal Jr., Santiago Villarreal, Ricardo Villarreal, Rosalba Hernandez, Rebecca Alanis, Diana Villarreal and Leonel Villarreal.

Maria Luisa is survived by her husband,...

Jan 13, 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Amaro Elias Tijerina, 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg. 

Amaro had a long and outstanding career in law enforcement starting at the age of 21 at the Edinburg Police Department and ended his career at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. He was also a member of the National Guard. 

He was preceded in death by...

Jan 13, 2026

LENETTE GURROLA

EDINBURG – Lenette Gurrola, 39, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her father, Antonio Gurrola.

Mrs. Gurrola is survived by her husband, Luis Antonio Medina; two children, Adalynn Marie Medina, Antonio Jaxson Medina; mother, Maria Magdalena Llanas de Gurrola; seven siblings, Lydia Gurrola, Blanca Perez De Gurrola, Araceli...

Jan 12, 2026

MARIO GARCIA

EDINBURG – Mario Garcia, 57, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rafael Trevino; sister, Nora Castillo; and grandfather, Apolonio Garcia.

Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Melissa Garcia; three children, Francisco Lopez, Victoria Lynn Garcia, Mario Garcia Jr.; three grandchildren, Armando Maciel II; Francisco Lopez Jr.,...