Connie Champion
Oct 24, 2026
Connie Champion
San Juan– Connie Champion, 86, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Celto B. Champion; son, Martin Champion; her parents, Esteban and Angela Arredondo; and brothers, Isabel and Esteban Arredondo.
Connie is survived by siblings, Juanita, Jose and Roberto Arredondo and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin...
Ernesto Maciel
Oct 23, 2026
MISSION- Ernesto Maciel, 77, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Mission Regional Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by his grandchild, Iara Maciel; parents, Modesto Maciel and Rita Lara; and various siblings.
Ernesto is survived by his wife, Maria Garcia Maciel; six children, Ernesto Jr. (Lily) Maciel, Leticia (Maurice) Chisley, Gabriela (Oscar) Maciel, Stephanie (Roger) Maciel, Raymond (Paola) Maciel,...
Arturo Javier Ponce
Oct 23, 2026
EDINBURG- Arturo Javier Ponce, 65 passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Arturo was a dedicated educator and a passionate cattleman who devoted his life to agriculture and teaching. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science from Texas A&I University in 1984 and spent four fulfilling years working at Martin Farm and Ranch Supply. He began his teaching career...
Reynaldo Flores
Oct 23, 2026
Pharr – Reynaldo Flores, 73, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roberto Flores and Eluteria Garcia; and a brother, Ricardo Flores.
Reynaldo is survived by his loving wife, Benita Flores; two children, Cynthia Rodriguez and Erik Flores; five grandchildren; and four siblings, Arazazu Ramos, Roberto Flores, Aurora...
Ma Del Socorro Garcia
Oct 22, 2026
Donna– Ma Del Socorro Arona Garcia, 84, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Auora House Foundation in Weslaco.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro Garcia Trejo and Maria Epimenia Espinoza.
Maria is survived by her sons, Jaime Almaraz Garcia, Andres Almaraz Garcia and Jose Angel Almaraz Garcia and 6 grandchildren.
Cremation services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral...
Hector Leal
Oct 21, 2026
Pharr- Hector Leal, 72, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Hector and Elsa Leal.
Hector is survived by his loving wife; Joanne Leal, three children; Hector Leal, Eduardo Leal and Miguel Angel Leal Garcia and 5 grandchildren; Lily, Daisy, Alyssa, Victor and Daniel Leal.
Creamtion will take place...
Ramon Estevis
Oct 21, 2026
EDINBURG - Ramon Estevis, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at his residence in Edinburg, surrounded by his family.Ramon is survived by his wife of 56 years, Berta Estevis of Edinburg, his daughter Marla Estevis of La Vernia, Texas, and his son Ramon Rene Estevis of Denver, Colorado. He is also survived by...
Salvador Mata
Oct 21, 2026
EDINBURG – Salvador Mata, 69, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his father, Francisco Mata; and a brother, Felix (Belinda) Mata.
Salvador is survived by his wife, Herlinda Mata; son, Daniel (Sandra Ramos) Mata; granddaughter, Kateleya Danielle Mata; mother, Rosa Mata; and five siblings; Francisco (Armandina) Mata, George (Noemi) Mata,...
Maria Eva Lopez
Oct 21, 2026
Maria Eva Lopez
Pharr – Maria Eva Lopez, 78, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at her residence in Pharr.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joel Trevino and Enedina Elizondo; son, Julio Lopez; two siblings, Jose Trevino and Maria Elena Trevino; and grandson, Robbie Lopez.
Maria is survived by her husband, Roberto Lopez; five children, Norma Longoria, Roberto Lopez, Moises...
Jose Carlos Perez
Oct 19, 2026
MCALLEN- Jose Carlos Perez, 72, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen.
Jose Carlos proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force, embodying honor, integrity, and dedication throughout his service.
He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, Jose Luis and Pauline Perez; and a brother, Luis Omar Perez.
Jose Carlos...
Jose Maria Ybarra
Oct 16, 2026
Pharr – Jose Maria Ybarra, 73, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at his residence in Pharr.
Jose is survived by his loving wife; Irene Ybarra and his three children; Joe Ybarra, Juanita Mae Ybarra and Raul Ybarra.
He is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Eloisa Ybarra.
Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center.
Funeral services are under the direction...
Amalia S. Cano
Oct 16, 2026
Amalia S. Cano
Alamo – Amalia S. Cano, 94, died Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence in Alamo.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Cano; her parents, Domingo and Virginia Sanchez, and three siblings; Antonio Sanchez, Sara Sanchez-Cuellar and Juan Sanchez.
She is survived by six children, Irma (Rey) Caballero, Miguel (Jessica) Cano, Javier Jaime (Estela) Cano, Rebecca (Juan)...
Patricia Thielen
Oct 15, 2026
Alamo – Patricia Thielen, 91, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at her residence in Alamo.
Patricia is survived by her brother, John Willis (Diane); three children, James Patrick Ostenson (Joan), Barbara Jean Allen (Steven), and Laurie Ann Merritt (Stanley); five grandchildren, Thomas Ostenson, Ashley Coody, Nathan Lease, Tyler Merritt, Kayla Merritt; ten great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends,...
Miriam "Minnie" Karnes
Oct 15, 2026
MCALLEN- Miriam “Minnie” Karnes, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at her residence in McAllen.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Russel Karnes Jr.; son, Albert “Rusty” Karnes; parents, Earl and Mary Lard; and seven siblings.
Miriam is survived by her four children, William Karnes, Julie (Brian) Romanowski, Susan (Jerry) Best, Patricia (Ryan) Smith; 14 grandchildren, 12...
Jesus "Tino" Salazar
Oct 15, 2026
EDINBURG – Jesus “Tino” Salazar, 83, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at South Texas Health System Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Elia Paula Salazar; parents, Jesus Maria Salazar Cardenas and Maria Virginia Saenz Lopez; and siblings, Socorro Salazar, Blanca Salazar, Arturo Salazar, Ramiro Salazar, Evelia Salazar and Rebecca Salazar.
Jesus is survived by his two children, Edgar...
Manuel B. Gonzalez Jr.
Oct 14, 2026
ALAMO- Manuel B. Gonzalez Jr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Edcouch.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Aurora Guajardo; son, Mauricio Gonzalez; parents, Manuel B. Gonzalez Sr. and Elida Sambrano; and two sisters, Irma Gonzalez and Ilda Vasquez.
Manuel is survived by his two sons, Manuel Gonzalez III and Marco Antonio Gonzalez; ten grandchildren, German X...
Jessica Aileen Villanueva
Oct 14, 2026
In Loving Memory
Jessica Aileen Villanueva May 30, 2004 – October 14, 2026
Jessica Aileen Villanueva, 22, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. Born in Edinburg and raised in San Juan, Jessica was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose life brought love, joy, and pride to her family and community.
Jessica graduated with honors from...
Sanmook Lal
Oct 14, 2026
MCALLEN- Sanmook Lal, 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at McAllen Transitional Care Center.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Narsingh and Rookmatie Boodoosingh; and three siblings.
Sanmook is survived by his wife, Elsie Deonarine; three children, Seunarine (Zorina) Sanmook, Charan (Paulin+) Sanmook, Indeera Sanmooklal (Clinton) Mohammed; six grandchildren, Leana (Juha) Alatalo, Giovannah (Vaalmiki) Sanmook, Deidra (Shivanand) Lutchman,...
Frank Omar Flores
Oct 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Frank Omar Flores
Frank Omar Flores was born on October 10, 1981. He was a beloved son, brother, and family member whose kind heart, contagious laughter, and willingness to help others made him a special part of the lives of those who knew and loved him.
Franko is the son of Francisco (Elda) Flores and Norma A. (James)...
Cristobal Leal
Oct 10, 2026
Cristobal Leal, 80, entered eternal rest Saturday, October 10, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years; Josefina Iracheta Leal; his parents, Ramon and Maria Luz Leal; and four siblings, Felipe Leal, Teresa Leal, Socorro Leal, and Olegario Leal, and son-in-law; Jose Cabrera.
Mr. Leal is survived by his children, Araceli Cabrera,...