Obituaries

Mar 15, 2026

ARNOLDO GARZA JR.

Sunrise: May 25, 1948 - Sunset: March 15,2026

Arnoldo Garza Jr., 77, died Sunday, March 15, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

Born and raised in Pharr, Texas, Mr. Garza retired from Weslaco Independent School District as an elementary teacher. He enjoyed traveling with his family and enjoyed art and music.

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

Mar 14, 2026

GILBERTO HERNANDEZ

McAllen – Gilberto Hernandez, 88, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his residence in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Herminia Hernandez; and one brother, Guadalupe (Ninfa) Hernandez.

Gilberto is survived by his wife, Elva Garcia De Hernandez; five children, Elva (Allen R.) Wilson, Norma (Eloy Elizondo) Gonzalez, Gilberto Hernandez, Veronica Torres, Mario (Vanessa) Hernandez;...

Mar 13, 2026

BROWNSVILLE - Ian Ramon Guillen, 18, died Friday, March 13, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen.

He is survived by his mother, Azucena Moreno; a sister, Leslie Guillen Moreno; numerous aunts, and uncles; maternal grandparents, Hipolita Uresti Zapata and Juan Enrique Moreno Ibarra. 

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Memorial Funeral...

Mar 13, 2026

Florentino David Perez

Edinburg-Florentino David Perez age 77, of Edinburg, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2026 at North Houston Transitional Care in Houston, Texas

David was born August 6, 1948, in Edinburg, Texas, to the late Florentino Perez and Ofilia J. Perez.

David is survived by his sister, Diana L. Rodriguez and husband J.J. Rodriguez and their children Celena Spiegelhauer, husband Kevin...

Mar 13, 2026

SANTOS GUZMAN SR.

Santos Guzman Sr. entered eternal rest on March 13, 2026, in San Juan, Texas.

Santos was a man known for his strength, dedication, deep love for family. He worked hard throughout his life, taking great pride in ensuring his family was always cared for. His determination, courage, unwavering work ethic defined the way he lived. He had a passion...

Mar 13, 2026

Socorro Martinez

PHARR – Socorro Martinez, 84, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Vicente Martinez; her parents, Felipa and Antonio Garza; and a brother, Luis Antonio Garza.

Socorro is survived by her son, Vicente (Sara Espinosa) Martinez; three grandchildren, Rigoberto Antonio Martinez, Rubie Elizabeth Martinez, Jose Antonio Martinez; one...

Mar 11, 2026

PHARR - With deep love and sorrow, the family of Romeo Cantu announces his peaceful passing on March 11, 2026.Romeo was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, whose kindness and generous heart touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was born on May 1, 1940, married his beloved wife, Lucia, in 1964, and they had...

Mar 10, 2026

ROMAN GARCIA ARREDONDO SR.

WESLACO – Roman Garcia Arredondo Sr., 67, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pascual and Francisca Garcia; two sisters; and one brother.

Roman is survived by his partner, Esther Eurioles; five children, Andrew (Rosa) Cavazos, Jennifer (Daniel) Garcia, Roman Garcia Jr., Ysela Garcia, Michael...

Mar 10, 2026

ALAMO - Jovita M. Castilleja, 81, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her residence in Alamo. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rafael Castilleja; her parents; and four siblings. 

Mrs. Castilleja is survived by her children, Dalia (Christopher) Copp, Esmeralda (Pablo) Vazquez, Jose Rafael Castilleja and Juanita (Pedro) Morales; six grandchildren; and one sister, Eduvijes. 

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

Mar 10, 2026

ROSALEE GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Rosalee Gonzalez, 70, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro Gonzalez; father, Raul Tijerina Sr.; three siblings, Robert Tijerina, Isabel Christina Armenta, and Ramiro Tijerina.

Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her two children, Alejandro Gonzalez Jr., Silver Gonzalez; mother, Maria Cristina Tijerina; six siblings, Irene Rios,...

Mar 9, 2026

SAN JUAN – Irene Garza Luna, 76, died Monday, March 9, 2026, at DHR Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lino Luna Sr.; her parents, Jose and Olivia Garza.

Mrs. Luna is survived by her children, Isabel (Wayne) Parsons, Idalia (+Robert) Gongora, Ricardo (Jessica) Sanchez; nine grandchildren; and a sister, Rosario Lucio.

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

Mar 9, 2026

Mar 8, 2026

Veronica S. “Ronnie” Trevino, 61, entered eternal rest Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her residence in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Segundo and Lilia Trevino; and a brother, Enrique Trevino.

Ms. Trevino is survived by her spouse, Isabel Roldan; and four siblings, Armando (Aster) Trevino, Ricardo (Carmen) Trevino, Sonia Trevino, Erica (Josh Martinez) Trevino.

Visitation will be held Tuesday,...

Mar 8, 2026

PHARR - Odilia Palacios was born on October 29, 1946, to Moncerrato & Elida Alaniz Palacios. Her parents' home was located at 301 E. Juarez in Pharr, Texas. In the early 1950's, there was a place where the citrus products were completely damaged, and her parents decided to go to California in search of work. Odilia attended her first school...

Mar 8, 2026

MCALLEN – Maria Patricia Oyervides, 53, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her residence in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio Lopez Rivera and Zenaida Bernal.

Mrs. Oyervides is survived by her husband, Efrain Oyervides Toral; her children, Gloria Patricia (Jesus) Rodriguez, Jocelynn (Daniel Humberto, Jr.) Salas, Abril Oyervides, Efrain Oyervides, Louyx Galilea Oyervides; and six grandchildren.

Visitation will...

Mar 7, 2026

IVAN ALICK DE LEON

EDINBURG – Ivan Alick De Leon, 51, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Guadalupe and Maria Virginia De Leon.

Mr. De Leon is survived by his wife, Ana Ruth De Leon; three children, Ruth Anahi (Martin Ibarra) De Leon, Oveth Alick (Kayla Herrera)...

Mar 7, 2026

MCALLEN – Juanita M. Perez, 86, died Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Comfort House in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Israel Perez; and her parents, Domitilio and Martina Martinez.

Mrs. Perez is survived by her six children, Diana (Rudy) Gonzalez, Norma (Roy) Perez, Sylvia (Jaime) De Luna, Israel (Elena) Perez, Jr., Rick (Anita) Perez, Carlos (Gabriela) Perez; 12...

Mar 7, 2026

CATHERINE "CATHY" ANN OCHOA

EDINBURG-Our beloved daughter and sister Catherine "Cathy" Ann Ochoa, 56, passed away on March 7, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

Cathy is survived by her parents, Jose Alejandro and Irma G. Ochoa; her siblings, Joe Alex (Julie) Ochoa and Sandra M. Ochoa; nephew, Jose Alejandro III; and nieces Audrey Marie Ochoa and Lauren Ann Ochoa; and...

Mar 7, 2026

Teresa Ann Smith was born to Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Collins in Brownsville, Texas on November 14, 1944. Teresa peacefully passed into eternal rest on March 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Thomas W. Smith III, her sisters Laura Kelch, and Martha Collins, brother William Edward “Bubba” Collins, and parents Mr. and...

Mar 7, 2026

DIANA MARMOLEJO PUENTE

Diana Marmolejo Puente, 55, passed away on March 7, 2026, in her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Refugio and Julia Marmolejo; and siblings, Juan Marmolejo, Janie Marmolejo and Refugio Marmolejo Jr.

Diana is survived by her husband, Jaime Puente; two daughters, Melissa (Billy) Vasquez and Jennifer (Adrian) Guerra; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; and four...