Obituaries

Apr 24, 2026

Apr 24, 2026

EVANGELINA F. ESPINOZA 

PHARR – Evangelina F. Espinoza, 95, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at her residence in Pharr. She was born in Odem, TX, on September 22,1930. 

Eva, as she was known by all who knew her, was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She gave her all in all aspects of work, life, and family....

Apr 23, 2026

ALAMO - Elva Vela Flores, 79, died Thursday April 23, 2026, at McAllen Medical Center. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Odon Vela and Maria Bartola Flores. 

Elva is survived by her children, Sandra (Cristobal) Garcia, Maribel (Vidal) Gutierrez, Javier (Maria) Martinez, Juan De Dios (Cecilia) Martinez, Isaias Raul Martinez; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with...

Apr 22, 2026

HERMAN NEAL PEARSON

EDINBURG – Herman Neal Pearson, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his son, Peter Lopez; parents, Clifford L. Pearson and Audrey Kruse Shaw; and brother, Virgil Culp.

Mr. Pearson is survived by his wife, Luisa Cabrera Pearson; four children, Beverly Rosas, Jessica Pearson, Jeremy Pearson, Sonya Alanis; seven...

Apr 22, 2026

GUADALUPE REYES JR.

EDINBURG - Guadalupe Reyes Jr., 78, passad away Wednesday. April 22, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Moreno; parents, Guadalupe and Enriqueta Reyes Sr.; and brother, Jorge Reyes.

Mr. Reyes is survived by his eight children, Alma (Roberto) Reyes, Guadalupe Daniel (Lupita) Reyes, Dora (Rogelio) Estrada, Nora (Raymundo) Velazco,...

Apr 21, 2026

Pharr - Victoria Yaneth Ayala, 23, entered eternal rest Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

Victoria is survived by her parents, Vanessa and Rolando Ayala Jr.; three siblings, Rolando Ayala III, Veronica Ayala, Valeria Ayala; her boyfriend, Brandon Navarro; paternal grandparents, Rolando and Graciela Ayala; and maternal grandparents, Juan and Irene Alvarez.

The world is quieter without her...

Apr 21, 2026

INOCENCIO DIAZ

EDINBURG – Inocencio Diaz, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.

Mr. Diaz spent most of his life working as a truck driver. On May 8, 1990, he was ordained as a deacon at Holy Family Catholic Church, answering a higher calling with the same faith and devotion that guided his life.

He was known for...

Apr 21, 2026

PAULITA HERNANDEZ

MCALLEN – Paulita Hernandez, 101, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her residence in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Hernandez; and her parents, Ruperto and Virginia Alvarez.

Paulita is survived by her 13 children: Pedro Hernandez; Dolorez (Rene /03-18-2018) Saenz; Francisca Torres; Manuela (Jose Antonio) De Perez; Trinidad (Efrain) Delgado; Aurelio (Virginia) Hernandez; Alfonso (Josefina)...

Apr 21, 2026

CELIA L. ANZALDUA

EDINBURG – Celia L. Anzaldua, 92, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Comfort House in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Adalberto Anzaldua; granddaughter, Andrea Teresse Anzaldua; parents, Roman V. and Lilia Lopez; three siblings, David Lopez, Armando Lopez, and Olga Villarreal.

Mrs. Anzaldua is survived by her three children, Omar (Dalinda) Anzaldua, Ronaldo (Maggie) Anzaldua,...

Apr 19, 2026

ELVIA RESENDEZ

HIDALGO – Elvia Resendez, 85, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Domingo and Maria Lozano; and two children, Maria De Los Angeles and Juan Pedro Resendez.

Elvia is survived by her seven children, Flor L. (Juan) Campos, Mary (Hector) Moroles, Mary Lou (Robert) Resendez, Jorge (Nancy)...

Apr 17, 2026

GILBERT MUNOZ JR.

MCALLEN – Gilberto Munoz Jr., 72, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, in McAllen.

Gilbert is survived by his daughter, Candace J. (Colton) Del Bosque; granddaughter, Serafina Del Bosque; and a sister, Imelda M. (Weldon) Jones.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. with a 6 p.m. Memorial Service Friday, April 24, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home, 311 E. Expressway 83,...

Apr 17, 2026

ROSALINDA ALANIS

HARGILL – Rosalinda Alanis, 68, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Grand Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her father, Salvador Becerra; and a sister, Juanita Becerra.

Rosalinda is survived by her two children, Belen (Hector) Alanis and Estevan Alanis; two grandchildren, James Alanis and Ismael Martinez; mother, Gilberta Becerra; and five siblings, Estella...

Apr 16, 2026

NOAH JAMES PEREZ

The Lord gained a beautiful soul on April 16, 2026, when Noah James Perez departed this world far too soon at the age of 18.

Noah was born on December 10, 2007. He was a senior at Robert Vela High School and was known for his kind heart, gentle nature, and the warmth he brought to everyone around him....

Apr 15, 2026

RUBEN LOPEZ

DONNA– Ruben Lopez, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Severino and Alicia Lopez; and three siblings, Oscar Lopez, Homero Lopez and Benilde Lopez.

Ruben is survived by his three children, Ruben (Blanca) Lopez, Erick Lopez, Edith Lopez; three grandchildren, Olivia G. Lopez, Emmanuel Castellanos, Ruben...

Apr 15, 2026

OCTAVIO GOMEZ

EDINBURG – Octavio Gomez, 38, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Brooke Hospital in San Antonio.

Octavio is survived by his wife, Clarissa Garcia; three children, Hazzel Reneah Gomez, Hayley Rae Gomez, Octavio Gomez Jr.; mother, Susana (Luke “Chilo” Herrera) Gomez; and five siblings, Victor Gomez, Christopher (Sandy Ybarra) Gomez, Anthony (Karina Moreno) Gomez, Jennifer (Noe Martinez) Salazar and...

Apr 15, 2026

LEONILO RODRIGUEZ SOSA

PHARR – Leonilo Rodriguez Sosa, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Castulo Rodriguez and Angelina Sosa.

Leonilo is survived by his wife, Raymunda Hernandez; six children, Amelia Rodriguez, Rosario Rodriguez, Judith Sanchez, Noemi Rodriguez, Rita Rodriguez, Ilce Marcelina Rodriguez; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Visitation...

Apr 15, 2026

ELIAS SAUL CUEVAS

KINGSVILLE - Elias Saul Cuevas, 84, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his residence in Kingsville.

Elias was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served with distinction in the 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War. His dedication to his country and his fellow soldiers remained a cornerstone of his life long after his...

Apr 14, 2026

KERNUT ANTONIO GUERRERO JR.

PHARR– Kernut Antonio Guerrero Jr., 41, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Kernut is survived by his two children, Kristina Anni and Kernut Antonio Guerrero III; mother, Rosa Maria Guerrero; and three siblings, Joheanna (Daniel) Badillo, Quermit Guerrero and Kenneth (Laura) Guerrero.

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

Apr 14, 2026

RAQUENEL ORDONEZ

PHARR – Raquenel Ordonez, 80, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rafael and Hortencia Sanchez; and four siblings.

Raquenel is survived by her husband, Ricardo Ordonez; two children, Ricco (Velma) Ordonez and Ruby Estella Ordonez Bloom; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

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

Apr 13, 2026

TERESA CUEVAS

ALAMO – Teresa Cuevas, 61, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at South Texas Health Systems in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Asencion Cuevas and Esiquia Garcia; two siblings, Matilde (Noe) Lopez and Cynthia Cuevas.

Teresa is survived by her two children, Distiny Ann Lopez and Maranda Hernandez; three grandchildren, Noah Martinez, Maralene Martinez and Madelinn Cantu;...