Obituaries

Mar 19, 2026

JESUS ALBERTO GONZALEZ

ROMA - Jesus Alberto Gonzalez, 65, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his parents. 

Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his friend, Daniel Armando Chapa. 

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. prayer service Monday, March 23, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg....

Mar 18, 2026

EDINBURG - Pedro Cabrera, 86, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Cabrera and Maria Rivera; four children, Jose Antonio Cabrera, Leticia Gurrola, Alicia Cabrera and Victoria Cabrera.

Mr. Cabrera is survived by his five children, Maria Esther (Joel) Gutierrez; Maria De La Luz Cabrera, Jose Luis (Rocio)...

Mar 18, 2026

YOLANDA NORA DE LA VIÑA

EDINBURG – Yolanda Nora De La Viña, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Barcelona Assisted Living in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Monette San Miguel; mother, Victoria Tamayo; and brother, Rigoberto Tamayo.

Mrs. De La Viña is survived by her three children, Gustavo De La Viña, Dina (Joe) Ortiz, Monica (Rudy) Rodriguez;...

Mar 17, 2026

TONY JASON SALINAS

MISSION-Tony Jason Salinas , 42, of Mission, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2026 at DHR Hospital in Edinburg.

Tony is survived by his mother, Delia Cantu; five siblings, Oscar (Sylvia) Salinas Jr., Stephanie (Israel) Salinas, Christopher (Roxsan) Salinas, Jose Salinas, Alondra Salinas; various nieces and nephews; and great niece, Mila China.

He is preceded in death by his father,...

Mar 16, 2026

Lillian Nell Pearson passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on March 16, 2026 at the age of ninety-nine. She was born into the family of Fred Ben Pearson and Alice Pauline Pearson Pearson on January 27, 1927 in Reagan, Texas. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Grover, Mary Ben, Audrey Lee, and Billy Wayne...

Mar 15, 2026

JUANA MENDOZA

Edinburg-Juana Mendoza , 90, of Edinburg, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2026 at DHR Hospital in Edinburg.

Juana is survived by her husband, Domingo Mendoza; seven children, Jose De Jesus (Alma) Mendoza, Oscar Tomas (Maria) Mendoza, Maria Estela Mendoza, Raul (Eunice) Mendoza, Sandra ( Jose) Cano, Amelia (Jose) Vela and Arnulfo (Amalia) Mendoza; 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great...

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

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, uncles, and cousins; 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...

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,...