Obituaries

Feb 24, 2026

GUADALUPE CAMPOS JR.

ALAMO- Guadalupe Campos Jr., 74, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his son, Carlos Alberto Campos; parents, Guadalupe and Petra Campos; and two siblings.

Guadalupe is survived by his wife, Zorais Flores De Campos; three children, Maria Guadalupe Sol, Nancy (Edgar) Coria, Griselda (Edgar) Reyes; nine grandchildren; and four siblings,...

Feb 24, 2026

With deep love and sorrow, the family of Mario Alejo Cantu announces his peaceful passing on Feb 24th, 2026.Mario was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose kindness, humor and generous heart touched everyone who knew him.Born July 17th 1939, he was from the Class of '58 and played football for his beloved PSJA Bears. He married his...

Feb 24, 2026

Feb 23, 2026

Feb 23, 2026

APOLINAR "POLO" BANDA

Apolinar "Polo" Banda, 78, entered eternal rest Monday, February 23, 2026, at South Texas Health Systems Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Delfina Blanco Banda; his parents, Donaciano Banda and Maria Guevara; and four siblings, Donaciano, Graciela, Apolinar, and Francisco Javier Banda Guevara.

Polo is survived by two children, Jesus D. and Delfina Banda; six grandchildren; one...

Feb 23, 2026

LEONEL GARZA

LINN – Leonel Garza, 83, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at his residence in Linn, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Felipa Garza.

Leonel is survived by his three siblings, Sigifredo Garza, Maria Amparo Alvaro and Alvesa Mata; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg.

Funeral services are under...

Feb 19, 2026

ANITA M. FLORES

Anita M. Flores Anita passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at DHR Hospital in Edinburg, Texas. 

Though our hearts are heavy, we are also filled with gratitude for the 70 beautiful years she gave to this world. 

Mrs. Anita was a visionary and a leader. For over 25 years, she owned and operated child care centers, shaping the lives...

Feb 18, 2026

MARIA DE JESUS GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Maria De Jesus Gonzalez, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation in Center in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Bertha Gonzalez.

Maria De Jesus is survived by her daughter, Anna Secretto Gonzalez; three siblings, Rosa Martinez, San Juanita Sosa and Manuel Perez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will...

Feb 18, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to our father James (Jimmy) Evins of Edinburg. At 93 years old, he died peacefully Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Pharr following hospice care.

During his life he spent many years travelling throughout Mexico and South Texas serving farmers with...

Feb 18, 2026

MARIA ARGELIA RIOS DE RIOS EDINBURG – Maria Argelia Rios de Rios, de 80 años, fue llamada a la presencia del Señor el miércoles 18 de febrero de 2026 en el DHR Health Hospice en Edinburg. 

Está precedida en la muerte por su esposo, Ramiro Rios; y dos hermanos, Mario Rios y Lorenza Ramirez. 

La Sra. Rios deja en duelo a sus...

Feb 17, 2026

Janice “Jan” Bergman, 88, died on February 17, 2026 in Colleyville, Texas. She was born on January 6, 1938 in Axtell, Kansas, as the only daughter and youngest child of Alban Haug and Angela (Karnowski) Haug of Seneca, Kansas.

At age four, Jan moved with her parents and two older brothers to the family farm south of Baileyville, Kansas. She attended...

Feb 17, 2026

FERNANDO LOPEZ

ALAMO- Fernando Lopez, 73, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his father, Reynaldo Lopez, Sr.; and two siblings, Gustavo and Jesus Lopez.

Fernando is survived by his wife, Gloria S. Lopez; four children, Micaela Alvarado, Maggie Alvarado, Fernando Lopez Jr., Esteban Lopez; 11 grandchildren; his mother, Martha Lopez; siblings, Reynaldo...

Feb 17, 2026

ERNESTO “TOTO” MUNOZ

PHARR- Ernesto “Toto” Munoz, 60, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Rosa Munoz; and a brother, Manuel Munoz Jr.

Ernesto is survived by his wife, Monica Munoz; two sons, Ernesto Munoz Jr. and Manny Munoz; and a sister, Julia Ruiz.

Visitation will begin at 1...

Feb 16, 2026

LUZ IRENE MAGALLAN

SAN JUAN- Luz Irene Magallan, 65, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Juanita Lujan; two brothers, Ricardo Lujan and Alberto Lujan; and two sisters, Rosalinda Vargas and Elva Reyes.

Luz Irene is survived by her husband, Ruben Magallan; three children, Magdalena Magallan, Maritza Magallan...

Feb 16, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

EDINBURG – Hermelinda “Melin” Rodriguez, 84, died Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her son, Ernesto Puentes; and her parents, Odilon Rodriguez and Apolonia Barcenas.

Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her children, Jose Guadalupe Puentes, Javier (Rosa Elia Martinez) Puentes, Ruben (Maria Rosario Garcia) Puentes, Rogelio Puentes, Bertha Alicia Puentes, Maria...

Feb 14, 2026

JUANITA GARCIA SALINAS

ALAMO - Juanita Garcia Salinas, 79, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. 

Juanita is survived by her husband, Juan Ramon Salinas; daughter, Erica Salcedo; two grandchildren, Brillana Salcedo, Miah Esperanza Salcedo; great-grandson, Ayden Xavier Arispe; four siblings, Santiago Lopez, Jose Luis Torres, Lydia Zamora, and Baldemar Aguirre. 

Cremation will take place at...

Feb 12, 2026

SOPHIA ALESANDRA HERNANDEZ

PHARR – Sophia Alesandra Hernandez, 9, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Driscoll Children's Hospital in Edinburg.

Sophia is survived by her parents, Jay and Arizbe Hernandez; four siblings, Ezekiel, Andrea, Arlette, and Carolina Hernandez; paternal grandmother, Clarisbel Hernandez; maternal grandparents, Roberto and Helen Renteria; aunts and uncles, Roberto Renteria, Yadira Renteria, Ricardo Renteria, Isabel Renteria, Javier Hernandez,...

Feb 12, 2026

ALAMO – Pedro Trejo, 73, died Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his residence in Donna.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza Trejo; his parents, Gumercindo and Maria De Los Angeles Trejo.

Mr. Trejo is survived by three sons, Hugo Pedro Trejo, Jr., David Trejo, Oscar Trejo; four grandchildren; and five siblings.

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

Feb 12, 2026

JULIO CESAR GARCIA

PHARR- Julio Cesar Garcia, 51, died Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Juan Manuel Garcia, Jr.

Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Linda Garcia; five children, Julio Cesar Garcia, Jr., Angel Daniel Garcia, Samantha Loraine Garcia, Izayah Ali Garcia, Destynee Lynn Garcia; his parents, Juan Manuel...