Obituaries
Joseph Robert Borkowski
Apr 1, 2026
JOSEPH ROBERT BORKOWSKI
PHARR – Joseph Robert Borkowski, 86, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph David and Mary Borkowski; and a brother, George Borkowski.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Carrie Lou Borkowski; a daughter, Lisa Anne (Eric) Miller; and two grandchildren, Cassaidy Ruth and...
Gloria Anne "Maca" Gallardo
Apr 1, 2026
GLORIA ANNE “MACA” GALLARDO
MISSION – Gloria Anne “Maca” Gallardo, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen, surrounded by her loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Erineo and Evangelina Gallardo, her brother, Alfonso Gallardo and nephew Ricardo Chavez lll.
Gloria is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Adela Raquel Cantu (Marco)...
George Edward Kerr
Apr 1, 2026
GEORGE EDWARD KERR
CLEAR LAKE, MN - George Edward Kerr, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.
Mr. Kerr is survived by his two sons, Jason Kerr, Douglas Kerr; one grandchild; and one sibling.
Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home...
Valerie Jessie Williams
Apr 1, 2026
Valerie Jessie Williams, 89, entered eternal rest Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at her residence in Alamo, TX.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Freida McNay; and two sisters, Royce Keppler and Jacklyn Moucha.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband of 62 years, Merle E. Williams; three daughters, Garnet (Paul) Sarks, Roslyn (Robert) Byrne, Corinne (Dennis) Monacell; four...
Agustin Lara
Apr 1, 2026
Agustin Lara, 61, entered eternal rest Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Armando and Antonia Lara; and a brother, Armando Lara Jr.
Mr. Lara is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rosa Elena Lara; two children, Joseph Angel Lara and Angela (Roberto) Flores; and five siblings, Elias (Sandra) Lara,...
Augustine Hernandez
Mar 31, 2026
AUGUSTINE HERNANDEZ
MISSION – Augustine Hernandez, 60, died Tuesday March 31, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his father, Refugio Hernandez.
Augustine is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lydia Martinez; four children, Jessica Hernandez, Melissa Hernandez, Ruby Hernandez, Stephanie Hernandez; three grandchildren; mother, Victoria Almazar; and five siblings, Maria Castillo, Roberto Hernandez, Martin...
Tomas L. Martinez Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
TOMAS L. MARTINEZ JR.
DONNA – Tomas L. Martinez Jr., 80, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tomas & Bentura Martinez; three children, Raul Martinez, Israel Martinez, Cris Martinez; a sister, Manuela; and first wife, Lorenza Solis Martinez.
Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Rebecca Martinez; six children,...
Gloria Mesa Diaz
Mar 29, 2026
GLORIA MESA DIAZ
MISSION - Gloria Mesa Diaz, 67, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Florentino and Meli Mesa.
Mrs. Diaz is survived by her two daughters, Gloria Diaz Barfas and Glenda Diaz Secola.
Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg.
Funeral services are under...
Irma C. Gonzalez
Mar 29, 2026
IRMA C. GONZALEZ
SAN JUAN – Irma C. Gonzalez, 73, entered eternal rest Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional in McAllen.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvaro and Romana Salinas; and her grandmother, Gregoria Castillo Alvarez.
Irma is survived by her husband of 39 years, Pedro Gonzalez Torres; two children, Veronica Loera and Pedro Gonzalez Jr.; two grandchildren,...
Leonor "Nonnie" Piña
Mar 29, 2026
Leonor "Nonnie" Piña
EDINBURG – Leonor “Nonnie” Piña, 72, died Sunday March 29, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Piña; a daughter, Stephanie Maria Cantu; parents, Erasmo and Canuta Cantu; and two siblings, Otila Arranda and Raul Cantu.
Leonor is survived by her three children, Joanna Piña, Yvette “Evie” (Robert) Cortino, Jonathan (Debrina) Piña;...
Raul Martinez
Mar 28, 2026
RAUL MARTINEZ
PHARR - Raul Martinez, 84, entered eternal rest Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Solara Hospital in McAllen.
Mr. Martinez was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of St. John Lutheran Church in San Juan.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Concepcion Martinez; a sister, Socorro Martinez; and a brother, Arnulfo Martinez.
Mr. Martinez is...
Jose Antonio De Luna
Mar 28, 2026
JOSE ANTONIO DE LUNA
MCALLEN – Jose Antonio De Luna, 75, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his residence in McAllen.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ramiro De Luna and Delia Garza; and a sister, Maria Victoria Gonzalez.
Mr. De Luna is survived by his wife, Maria Elena De Luna; two sons, Jose Antonio (Barbara) De Luna Jr., Javier...
Leocadio Garcia Hernandez
Mar 25, 2026
MCALLEN - Leocadio Garcia Hernandez, 93, died Wednesday March 25, 2026, at his residence in McAllen.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Aurelia Reyes.
Mr. Garcia is survived by his seven children, Artemio Garcia, Maria Del Carmen Garcia, Francisco Javier Garcia, Feliz Garcia, Filiberto Garcia, Lorena Garcia, Heraclio Garcia; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; five siblings, Tomas Garcia, Maria Garcia,...
Carlos Castilleja Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
CARLOS CASTILLEJA JR.
EDINBURG – Carlos Castilleja Jr., 69, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg, after a long battle with Colorectal Cancer.
Carlos will be remembered for his lifelong career as a vacuum truck driver through out the South Texas Oilfield Wells, from 1979 to 2024. You will always be remembered as the hard working man...
Jamie Vargas
Mar 22, 2026
JAMIE VARGAS
Edinburg – Jamie Vargas, 54, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at STHS ER Monte Cristo in Edinburg.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Diamantina Gaytan.
Jamie is survived by her children, Matthew Edward Vargas and Danielle Lynn (Chris Pavlovich) Vargas; her father, Domingo Gaytan Jr.; three sisters, Jackie (Luis) Rodriguez, Jenny (Roy II) Garcia, Jessica (Gabriel Ramirez) Gaytan;...
Victoria C. Reyna
Mar 22, 2026
VICTORIA C. REYNA
EDINBURG - Victoria C. Reyna, 94, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Israel G. Reyna; two sons, Ismael C. Reyna, Isidro C. Reyna; grandson, Edgar W. Flores; and six siblings.
Mrs. Reyna is survived by her four children, Israel (Debra) Reyna Jr., Irma (Cris) Gonzalez, Irene M....
Alfredo Castillo
Mar 20, 2026
SAN JUAN - Alfredo Castillo, 82, died Friday, March 20, 2026, at his residence in San Juan.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe Saldana; and his parents, Manuel and Carlota Castillo.
Mr. Castillo is survived by his children, Marianela (Martin Ortega) Castillo, Maricela (Erasmo) Anzaldua, Alfredo (Jessica) Castillo, Jr., Imelda (Juan Carlos Cortez) Castillo; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation...
Jesus Alberto Gonzalez
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....
Pedro Cabrera
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 wife, Cecilia Loredo; 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...
Yolanda Nora De la Viña
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;...
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