Obituaries
Sergio Salinas
May 12, 2026
SERGIO SALINAS
PHARR–Sergio Salinas, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his father, Noe Salinas; and a brother, Raul Salinas.
Sergio is survived by his wife, Blanca Estela Zamora de Salinas; three children, Sandra (Rodolfo Jr.) Pichardo, Sergio (Yadira Sanchez) Salinas, Noe (Claudia Tovar) Salinas; ten grandchildren; a great-grandchild; his mother,...
Don Emilio "Vito" Arévalo
May 11, 2026
DON EMILIO "VITO" ARÉVALO
EDINBURG – Don Emilio "Vito" Arévalo, 101, passed away peacefully Monday, May 11, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.
Emiliano was born in La Viga Michoacan, Mexico, where he married the love of his life of 79 years, Juanita. He came to the United States with the Bracero Program; then brought his family to Texas.
Leaving behind his 25-acre...
Melida Rodriguez De Rubio
May 11, 2026
MELIDA RODRIGUEZ DE RUBIO
Edinburg–Melida Rodriguez De Rubio,72, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Refugio Rodriguez and Manuela Gonzalez, and a brother Jose Rodriguez.
Melida is survived by her children, Maira Rubio (Alfredo) Alejos, Julio Cesar (San Juanita) Rubio Quintero, Nancy Rubio; six grandchildren; four siblings Hermila Rodriguez,...
James Lee Vinita
May 10, 2026
JAMES LEE VINITA
MCALLEN - James Lee Vinita, 62, was born on November 11, 1963, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Jimmy Lee and Joyce Elaine Vinita. He was their firstborn and only son.James attended junior high school in Stilwell, Oklahoma, where he became an accomplished tennis player. His talent was readily apparent, and local coaches often came to the family home...
Maria Teresa Garza
May 10, 2026
MARIA TERESA GARZA
DONNA–Maria Teresa Garza, 87, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her residence in Donna.
She is preceded in death by her daughter America Flores, five siblings; Consuelo Garcia, Maria Medrano, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Nicolas Gonzalez, and Josefa Munoz.
Maria is survived by four children, Fernando Garza, Clemente (Elena) Garza, Alberto (Olga) Garza, Robert Rene Garza, numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren;...
Sarai Cantu
May 10, 2026
SARAI CANTU
EDINBURG - Sarai Cantu, 39, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Mrs. Cantu is survived by her husband, Daniel Fermin Cantu; four children, Jeylisse Fierro, Mia Fierro, Victor Fierro, Leonidas Cantu; parents, Victor and Maria Lopez; two siblings, Cindy Lopez, Isai Lopez; maternal grandparents, Basilio and Maria De Jesus Rivas; aunt, Susie Rivas; and numerous other aunts and uncles.
Visitation will...
Evevanna Hedrich
May 9, 2026
EVEVANNA HEDRICH
SAN JUAN – Evevanna Hedrich, 83, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Barcelona Assisted Living in McAllen.
She is preceded in death by her husband, David Hedrich.
Evevanna is survived by her two children, Gene Hedrich and Tamela Hedrich.
Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. Memorial Service Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at First Baptist Church, in San...
Carlos M. Delgado
May 9, 2026
CARLOS M. DELGADO
EDINBURG – Carlos M. Delgado, 60, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Dolores Dyan Rodriguez; parents, Roberto B. and Maria De Jesus Delgado; father-in-law, Jesus Trevino Jr.; and brother-in law, R.P. Guerra.
Mr. Delgado is survived by his wife, Sandra T. Delgado; three children, Vanessa Marie (Julian)...
Maria Luisa Reyna
May 8, 2026
MARIA LUISA REYNA
ALAMO – Maria Luisa Reyna, 80, passed away Friday May 8, 2026, at The Heights in Alamo.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Vicente Reyna; and a son, Aniceto Reyna.
Ms. Reyna is survived by her six children, Felix (Sheri) Reyna, Domingo (Elena) Reyna, Eluterio (Amanda) Reyna, Jose Guadalupe ( Esmeralda) Reyna, Arnold (Raquel) Villarreal, Vicente (Sylvia) Reyna...
Maria "Mary" P. Guerra
May 8, 2026
MARIA “MARY” P. GUERRA
EDINBURG – Maria “Mary” P. Guerra, 80, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at Colonial Manor in Pharr.
Mary was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and educator whose kindness touched countless lives. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Mary found joy...
Guadalupe Barrientes
May 8, 2026
GUADALUPE BARRIENTES
EDINBURG - With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Guadalupe Barrientes, 90, on Friday, May 8, 2026, after a long courageous battle with illness.
Guadalupe was born in Pharr, Texas to Miguel Mendoza and Atanacia Castillo. She was the oldest of eight children. When mom was young, she and her family traveled up North as Migrant...
Juan Lionel De Leon
May 6, 2026
JUAN LIONEL DE LEON
EDINBURG – Juan Lionel De Leon, 67, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.
He is preceded in death by his father, Tomas Lopez De Leon.
Mr. De Leon is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa De Leon; four children, Julian (Juana) De Leon, Jennifer Ann (Julio Aleman) Alaniz, Christopher Santana (Esmer) De...
Maria E. Trejo
May 5, 2026
MARIA E. TREJO
PHARR – Maria E. Trejo, 67, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Epigmenio and Maria Guadalupe Soto; two siblings, Esteban and Miguel Soto; and a grandchild, Viviana Garcia.
Maria is survived by her husband, Luis Trejo; eight children, Claudia (Adrian) Fuentes, Marisol Trejo, Marcelina (Edgar...
Maria Isabel Bryand
May 4, 2026
MARIA ISABEL BRYAND
EDINBURG – Maria Isabel Bryand, 70, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Baylor St. Luke Hospital in Houston.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Bryand; parents, Francisco and Adelina Rocha; and brother, Francisco Rocha.
Mrs. Bryand is survived by her two children, Cindy M. (David) Zapata; Alphonso I. (Melissa) Bryand; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two siblings,...
Alfonso S. Cardenas
May 4, 2026
ALFONSO S. CARDENAS
PHARR- Alfonso S. Cardenas, 89, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at his residence in Pharr.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Micaela Cardenas; daughter, Yolanda Gutierrez; and his parents, Manuel and Agueda Cardenas.
Alfonso is survived by his children, Alfonso (Rosa) Cardenas, Jr., Arturo (Maxima) Cardenas, Juan (Margarita) Cardenas, Blanca Lopez, Martin (Lupita) Cardenas, Jose (Elizabeth)...
Anselmo "Chemo" Zuniga
May 3, 2026
ANSELMO “CHEMO” ZUNIGA
PHARR – Anselmo “Chemo” Zuniga, 83, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at his residence in Pharr.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Feliciano and Valvina Zuniga; his brothers, Pedro, Rodolfo, Edelmiro, Feliciano Jr., and Arturo Zuniga; and his sister, San Juana Zuniga.
Anselmo is survived by his wife, Mercedes “Meche” Zuniga; two sons, Pedro "Pete" (Susie Ann)...
Sebastian Garcia
May 2, 2026
The Garcia family shares with deep sorrow the passing of our beloved Sebastian Garcia, 23, on Saturday morning, May 2, 2026, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, after a courageous 5½-year battle with cancer.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Audelia Ramirez Garcia; and his maternal grandparents, Jose Maria and Maria Inez Garcia.
Sebastian is survived by his...
Armando "Mando" Martinez Cid
May 1, 2026
EDINBURG – Armando “Mando” Martinez Cid, 66, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.
Armando was truly at his happiest when he was outdoors or surrounded by the people he loved. Whether he was waiting for a bite on his fishing line, out on a hunt, or sharing a laugh over a game of pool, he...
Hector L. Rodriguez
Apr 30, 2026
ALAMO - Hector L. Rodriguez, 78, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his residence in Alamo.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eustolio and Leonor Rodriguez.
Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his wife, San Juana Rodriguez; six children, Alicia (Rickey) Simmons, Yesenia Rodriguez, Enoc (Normalynda) Rodriguez, Noemi Rodriguez, Isai Rodriguez, Marinelly (Doyle) Tabor; 13 grandchildren; three great-granchildren.
Visitation will begin at...
Maria Antonia "Toñita" Ocañas
Apr 30, 2026
EDINBURG - Maria Antonia "Toñita" Ocañas, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, surrounded by her family at Woman’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.
Mrs. Ocañas was a devoted servant of our Lord and had a profound love for her family; her favorite times were spent in their company. In her younger years, she enjoyed gardening and cooking as...

