Obituaries

Nov 25, 2025

JOSE OVIDIO HINOJOSA 

Jose Ovidio Hinojosa , 94, from San Javier, NL, Mexico passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, surrounded by his family at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife Ofelia Franco; parents, Maximino Hinojosa and Maria De Los Angeles Guerra; and his two sisters, Rebecca Hinojosa Balderas and Maria De Jesus Garza.

Ovidio is survived by...

Nov 25, 2025

Nov 23, 2025

THOMAS JAY GOMEZ

ALAMO - Thomas Jay Gomez, 20, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Ben Bolt, Texas.

Thomas is survived by his parents, Sammy and Rachel Gomez; his three siblings, Jacob Lee Gomez, Faith Violet Gomez, and Audrie (Erik) Amaya; maternal grandparents, Ignacio Sr. and Maria Bernal; paternal grandparents, Jesus and Aracelia Gomez; aunts & uncles, Irene Bernal, Heraclio Bernal,...

Nov 23, 2025

Nov 22, 2025

FRANCISCA UVALLE

PHARR – Francisca Uvalle, 87, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, at The Heights at Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Uvalle; her parents, Felipe and Josefina Lucio; and five siblings, Guadalupe Sanchez, Elias Lucio, Cecilia Aviles, Irene Abitua, and Felipe Lucio.

Mrs. Uvalle is survived by her son, Ruben (+Ruby) Uvalle; granddaughter, Lori Uvalle, Lisa Uvalle; siblings,...

Nov 22, 2025

JULIAN GUERRA

McAllen - Julian Guerra, 68, entered eternal rest Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation in McAllen.

Born in Bay City and raised in San Juan, Mr. Guerra lived in McAllen for ten years and was formerly of Pharr. He was previously employed by Coca Cola as a diesel mechanic.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Baldomero...

Nov 22, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

Nov 19, 2025

AMELIA G. SALAS

EDINBURG – Amelia G. Salas, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose E. Salas; parents, Jose Angel and Anna Gonzalez; two brothers, Roel Gonzalez and Arturo Gonzalez.

Mrs. Salas is survived by her nine children, Nilda Salas, Joe (Maria Eva Juarez) Salas Jr., Angelina...

Nov 17, 2025

JORGE JUAN MENDOZA

SAN JUAN – Jorge Juan Mendoza, 84, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Francisca V. Mendoza; a son, Jaime Mendoza; mother, Maria Mendoza; and three sisters, Rafaela Mendoza, Martha Lopez, and Elena Densten.

Mr. Mendoza is survived by three children, Jorge Juan Mendoza Jr., Meli M....

Nov 16, 2025

Nov 16, 2025

VICENTE ESTEVIS

EDINBURG – Vicente Estevis, 95, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Petra Estevis; two sisters, Maria De Jesus Estevis, Francisca Cuevas; two brothers, Martin Estevis, Francisco Estevis; son-in-law, Rick Artalejo; and his first wife, Sarah Canche Estevis.

Mr. Estevis is survived by his spouse, Ofelia M....

Nov 16, 2025

YOLANDA MARIA MENDOZA

PHARR – Yolanda Maria Mendoza, 76, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Briel Rendon; her mother, Maria Matilde Roman; four brothers, Virgilio Roman, Santiago (Jimmy) Roman, Jose Luis (Pepe) Serrato, Jesus Roman Jr.; and stepfather, Jesus Roman Sr.

Mrs. Mendoza is survived by her four children, Yvette...

Nov 14, 2025

EDINBURG – Juanita P. Alvarado, 98, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Kenedy, Texas, Juanita made Edinburg her lifelong home. She married Doroteo M. Alvarado, and together they shared 50 years of marriage. They raised three children and built a life rooted in love, faith, and family.

A devoted member of Templo Bethel...

Nov 12, 2025

FELICITAS G. VILLARREAL

EDINBURG – Felicitas G. Villarreal, 95, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, in Elsa, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Felicitas was a hard worker with a strong and spirited nature. She developed the resilience, determination, and independence that defined her life. She had a feisty attitude which inspired her own children to pursue higher education and to...

Nov 12, 2025

JOSE ARNOLDO “PEPE” GUERRA

EDINBURG – Jose Arnoldo “Pepe” Guerra, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

He was born at the DV Guerra Ranch on December 4, 1935, to Jose Angel and Julia Guerra. He was raised at the ranch and worked as ranch foreman all his adult life.

Mr. Guerra is preceded in death by his...

Nov 11, 2025

Nov 10, 2025

Nov 9, 2025

JESUS ADAME SALINAS

EDINBURG - Jesus Adame Salinas, 96, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Maria De Jesus Cantu Adame; son, Rene Ignacio Adame; parents, Jesus Adame and Maria De La Luz Salinas. 

Mr. Adame is survived by his wife, Herlinda Adame; ten children, Mario (Rosa) Adame, Armando (Julia) Adame,...

Nov 8, 2025