Obituaries

Jan 31, 2026

JOSE SALOMON SALAS

EDINBURG – Jose Salomon Salas, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Modesto and Micaela Salas; six siblings, Teodora, Carmen, Josefa, Irene, Luis, and Jose Encarnacion.

Mr. Salas is survived by his wife, Amelia R. Salas; seven children, Jose Salomon (Norma) Salas Jr., Jose Ismael (Alisia)...

Jan 29, 2026

CATALINA MACIAS

DONNA– Catalina Macias,81, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

Mrs. Macias is survived by her ten children, Yolanda Briseno, Jesus Briseno, Francisca Briseno, Ruben Briseno, Margarita Briseno, Blanca Estela Villafranca, Maria Luisa Villafranca, Nereida Villafranca, Ludivina Villafranca, and Juan Miguel Villafranca; seven grandchildren; sister, Josefina Rodriguez; and two brothers Gregorio Rodriguez, and Julio Rodriguez.

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Jan 28, 2026

RAMIRO CANTU GARZA

MCALLEN– Ramiro Cantu Garza,85, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arturo and Guadalupe Cantu; and seven siblings.

Mr. Cantu is survived by his wife, Criselda Leal de Cantu; four children, Jaime Cantu, Ramiro Arturo Cantu, Anabel Cantu, and Nadia Cantu; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and...

Jan 25, 2026

MARIA GUADALUPE VELA DE VILLARREAL

ALAMO– Maria Guadalupe Vela De Villarreal,70, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by parents, Domingo and Maria Vela.

Mrs. Villarreal is survived by her husband, Teodoro Villarreal; six children, Maribel (Peter) Villarreal, Marisol (Antonio) Cazares, Teodoro Villarreal, Jr., Everardo Villarreal, Marilu (Manuel) Ponce, and Maritza Villarreal;...

Jan 25, 2026

2026

Maria Luisa Torres, 75, entered eternal rest Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence in Pharr.

Mrs. Torres is survived by her husband of 57 years, Marte Antonio Torres; six children, Maria Guadalupe Torres, Alberto (Maria Alvarez) Torres, Gabriel Torres, Martha (Carmelo Gonzalez) Torres, Maribel Torres (Jesus Alejandro) Hernandez, Marte Antonio (Alejandra) Torres Jr.; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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Jan 23, 2026

Joe H. Ramon

McAllen - Jose Hector Ramon "Joe", 91, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at his residence in McAllen, Tx.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Natividad Ramon; and siblings, Leonel Ramon, Raul Ramon, Natalia Cortez, Israel Ramon, Modesto Ramon, Minerva Elizalde, Dora Ramon, Noelia Quarnstrom, Romeo “Ray” Ramon, and Leonel Raul Ramon.

Joe is survived by...

Jan 23, 2026

DONNA - Porfiria Armijo, 94, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at her residence in Donna. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Paulino Armijo; a son, Paulino Armijo, Jr.; and a daughter, Irene Carmona.

Mrs. Armijo is survived by her ten children, Olga Ortiz, Marina Castro, Armando Armijo, Diana Gonzalez, Refugia Montoya, Pedro Armijo, Juan Manuel Armijo, Pilar Gutierrez, Josefina Sanchez,...

Jan 23, 2026

EDINBURG -  Juan Jose Estrada, 83, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his son, Mario Estrada; his parents, Eulogio and Cruz Estrada; six siblings, Rosita Estrada, Maria Estrada, Juana Guerra, Eufracia Gonzalez, Jose Angel Estrada, and Candelaria Estrada. 

Mr. Estrada is survived by his wife, Aurora Estrada; ten children, Juan Jose Estrada,...

Jan 21, 2026

ALAMO - Cynthia "Cindy" Michelle Cuevas, 51, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ascencion and Esiquia Cuevas; and a sister, Matilde (Noe) Lopez.

Cindy is survived by her nine siblings, Ramon (Diana) Cuevas, Anita Cuevas, Francisco (Elma) Cuevas, Guadalupe Hinojosa, Rojelio (Melinda) Cuevas, Juanita (Fidel) Saldana, Teresa Cuevas,...

Jan 21, 2026

GUADALUPE IRMA CAVAZOS LEAL

PHARR – Guadalupe Irma Cavazos Leal , 90, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Comfort House Hospice in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Leal, Sr.; and eight brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Leal is survived by her five children Ruben Leal, Jr., Bersaida Leal Sanchez, Belinda Leal Blunt, Ricardo Leal, Beatriz Leal Chavez; 12...

Jan 21, 2026

JOSE ISABEL RODRIGUEZ JR.

EDINBURG - Jose Isabel Rodriguez, Jr, 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Avalon Memory Care in Edinburg.

Jose was born on November 14, 1946, in Edinburg, Texas. The son of Maria Altagracia Puente, Monterrey, Mexico, and Jose Isabel Rodriguez, Sr., Donna, Texas.

He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1966 and received an associate’s degree from...

Jan 20, 2026

DAVID LOPEZ

EDINBURG – David Lopez, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at McAllen Nursing Center.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lydia Lopez; his parents, Epigmenio Sr. and Luciana Lopez; and siblings, Gudelia (Rene) Zepeda, Ramiro Lopez, Feliciano (Olivia) Lopez and Epigmenio (Irene) Lopez Jr.

David is survived by his six children, David (San Juana) Lopez, Marisa (David)...

Jan 20, 2026

EMILIA “EMILY” VILLARREAL

EDINBURG – Emilia “Emily” Villarreal, 40, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Emilia Abrego; grandfather, Juan Abrego; grandma, Villarreal; uncle, Eleazar Abrego; first husband, Alvaro Gonzalez; and second, husband, Pete Garcia.

Mrs. Villarreal is survived by her two children, Nicolas Villarreal, Julian Villarreal; two siblings, Jorge...

Jan 19, 2026

MICAELA REYNA 

EDINBURG - Micaela Reyna, 79, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Micaela was a devoted caregiver who dedicated her life to helping others. Her faith in God was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and relationships. She had a special bond with her puppy, Bronco, who brought her joy and companionship....

Jan 19, 2026

RODOLFO “MORRO” CHAPA

EDINBURG – Rodolfo “Morro” Chapa, 75, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Leonarda Chapa; siblings, Rafael Chapa Jr., Josefina Gomez, Arnolfo Chapa, Ricardo Chapa, Jose Guadalupe Chapa, Consuelo Aleman, Juan Manuel Chapa, Jose Luis Chapa and Thomas Chapa.

Rodolfo is survived by his wife, Felicitas Chapa; four...

Jan 19, 2026

REYES PERALES

PHARR– Reyes Perales,87, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Perales; and a sister Tita Perales.

Mr. Perales is survived by five children, Lino (Helen +) Perales, Reyes (Elvira) Perales, Enrique (Delia) Perales, Martha (Joe) Martinez, and Sandra (Abel) Rivera; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a...

Jan 18, 2026

CARLOS TREVINO

ALAMO– Carlos Trevino,56, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by parents, Santana and Idolinda Trevino; and three siblings, San Juana Sanchez, Irma Rodriguez, and Martin Trevino.

Mr. Trevino is survived by his wife, Elsa Alvarado-Trevino; and four siblings, Santana (Martha) Trevino, Jr., Rudy (Leticia) Trevino, Albert (Blanca) Trevino, and...

Jan 18, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

MARIA C. “CONCHA” LOPEZ

ALAMO– Maria C. “Concha” Lopez, 85, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at DHR Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by parents, Arturo Martinez and Concepcion Garza Castaneda; six siblings, Arturo Martinez, Jr., Manuela Vela, Beatrice Aguilar, Ana Maria Farias, Amelia Martinez, Alicia Martinez Castro; and great-grandparents, Manuel and Ramona Garza.

Mrs. Lopez is survived by her...