Obituaries

Oct 13, 2025

ALICIA G. CRUZ

MCALLEN- Alicia G. Cruz, 95, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at The Heights at Alamo.

Alicia is preceded in death by her parents, Ismael and Petra Cruz; and her siblings, Olivia Cruz De Mata, Ismael Cruz, Humberto Cruz, and Guadalupe Cruz.

She is survived by her two siblings, Ramiro (Maria) Cruz, and Rosa (Jose) Sanchez; and her 28 nieces...

Oct 11, 2025

Olivia G. Rodriguez, 92, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by two sons, Anthony Morin, Jose Ruben Morin; and her husband, Pedro Rodriguez.

Olivia is survived by a daughter, Belinda M. Abastta; a son, Fidel Morin; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Delia Arenas of Houston, Texas.

Memorial...

Oct 10, 2025

LIBRANDO ROLANDO “ROLY” SALINAS

EDINBURG – Librando Rolando “Roly” Salinas, 31, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his father, Librando Rolando Salinas; his paternal grandparents, Guadalupe and Higinio Salinas; and his maternal grandparents, Juanita S. Escamilla and Augusto Cesar Escamilla.

Librando is survived by his mother, Omelia Escamilla; his siblings, Aaron Salinas, Yasmine L. Salinas, and Yadira...

Oct 10, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce that Lydia “Prieta” Hernandez, 88, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 10, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

Lydia was born in Linares, Nuevo León, and spent several years working as a telephone operator at Teléfonos de Mexico. Later, she moved to Aurora, Illinois, where she lived and worked for many...

Oct 9, 2025

Rolando Garza, 66, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his residence in Alamo.

Rolando was a loving father and grandpa, a beloved son, and loved his siblings. Born and raised in Texas, he lived in Dallas most of his life and loved football and the Dallas Cowboys. His faithful dog, Cowboy, would join him in prayer...

Oct 9, 2025

JUANA NEGRETE

ALAMO-Juana Negrete, 80, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Raymondville.

She is preceded in death by a daughter, Imielda Stella Negrete.

Juana is survived by two daughters, Margarita Velasquez and Lorena Rios; six grandchildren, Francisco Negrete, Jesus Hernandez, Stephanie Watts, Edward Ryan  Lopez, Megan Lopez, Vivian Lopez; and six great grandchildren, Fabian Negrete, Aaliyah...

Oct 9, 2025

MARIA A. “TOÑA” RAMIREZ

EDINBURG – Maria A. “Toña Ramirez, 83, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Paulina Ramirez Moncada.

Mrs. Ramirez is survived by her husband, Pablo C. Ramirez; three children, Francisco Javier Ramirez, Maria A. “Chacha” (Quentin Ramsey) Ramirez, Bernabe (Deanna) Ramirez; seven grandchildren; seven siblings, Guadalupe Davila,...

Oct 9, 2025

Oct 8, 2025

MARTHA EUGENIA GONZALES

SAN JUAN – Martha Eugenia Gonzales died October 8th, 2025; she was 62.

 Martha is survived by her husband Juan, son Jordan and daughter Jessica. She was born in Chicago, IL, September 12th, 1963; went to school in Apodaca, N.L. and later lived in San Juan, TX.

She was born in Chicago and lived there up until she was to...

Oct 8, 2025

PETRA ZAVALA

PHARR- Petra Zavala, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

A strong woman of faith and a lifelong parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, her devotion was evident in her dedicated service. She was an active and cherished member of several ministries, including Divine Mercy, Rosa Mistica, and Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Petra is...

Oct 8, 2025

MARIA A. CHAVEZ

EDINBURG – Maria A. Chavez, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Briarrcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Feliciano E. Chavez; and her daughter, Norma A. Garza. 

Mrs. Chavez is survived by her four children, Marisela (Hector) Ochoa, Cindy (Luis) Casas, Jose Chavez, Melissa (Darrell) Sanchez; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;...

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Oct 4, 2025

SANTIAGO REYNA LOPEZ

EDINBURG – Santiago Reyna Lopez, 81, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eleazar Reyna Flores and Ramona Lopez; and his brother, Gilberto Reyna.

Mr. Reyna is survived by his four children, Carlos Alberto (Norma) Reyna, Elsa Aidee (Miguel Angel) Arevalo, Maribel “Mari” Reyna, Maria Isabel (Reynaldo)...

Oct 3, 2025

GUADALUPE G. BARRON

DONNA – Guadalupe G. Barron, 73, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by wife, Gloria M. Barron; and his parents, Guadalupe and Carmen Barron.

Mr. Barron is survived by his four children, Rosalinda Barron, Sylvia (Guadalupe) Garcia, Guadalupe (Zulia) Barron Jr., Jaime (Veronika) Barron; and his six grandchildren,...

Oct 3, 2025

Rolando Flores, 87, entered eternal rest Friday, October 3, 2025, at Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Victoria Celia Flores; his parents, Inez and Sara Flores; five siblings, Omar, Corina, Inez Jr., America and Mine Flores.

Mr. Flores is survived by three children, Graciela (Vincent "Vince") Williams, Lee Roy Flores, Rolando (Jannell) Flores Jr.;...

Oct 3, 2025

ANICETO “TJ” PEREZ IV

MCALLEN – Aniceto “TJ” Perez IV, 32, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his father, Aniceto Perez III; grandfather, Nieves Rocha Sr.; and great-nephew, Armani Acosta.

Mr. Perez is survived by his mother, Evangelina Perez; three siblings, Rachel (Carlos) Perez III, Ramiro (Armanda) Marez Jr., Sue...

Sep 30, 2025

Adrian Mario Garza, 35, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Adrian "Perrito" Garza had a smile that warmed the heart and a laugh that thrilled the spirit. Adrian was a man that accepted all and judged none. You were welcomed to be who you are and encouraged to be as you are by Adrian...

Sep 30, 2025

BRENDA LIZETH HERRERA

Pharr- Brenda Lizeth Herrera, 32, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Brenda is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; and her cat, Chief.

She is survived by her fiancé, Gilbert Rodriguez; by her parents, Isidoro and Norma Herrera; her siblings, Mirna Nohemi (Samuel Martinez) Herrera, Norma Angelica Herrera, Santiago (Katherine...

Sep 29, 2025

Jarred Andrew LozanoMay 28, 1997 – September 29, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jarred Andrew Lozano, who left this world far too soon on September 29, 2025, at the age of 28.Jarred was loved by many for his kind heart, generosity, and quick wit. He had a special way of bringing laughter to any...