Obituaries

Apr 14, 2026

RAQUENEL ORDONEZ

PHARR – Raquenel Ordonez, 80, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rafael and Hortencia Sanchez; and four siblings.

Raquenel is survived by her husband, Ricardo Ordonez; two children, Ricco (Velma) Ordonez and Ruby Estella Ordonez Bloom; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

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

Apr 13, 2026

TERESA CUEVAS

ALAMO – Teresa Cuevas, 61, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at South Texas Health Systems in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Asencion Cuevas and Esiquia Garcia; two siblings, Matilde (Noe) Lopez and Cynthia Cuevas.

Teresa is survived by her two children, Distiny Ann Lopez and Maranda Hernandez; three grandchildren, Noah Martinez, Maralene Martinez and Madelinn Cantu;...

Apr 11, 2026

NORMA R. CERVANTES

ALAMO – Norma R. Cervantes, 64, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

Norma was a woman whose love knew no limits. She was selfless, nurturing, and truly one of a kind. Whether as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, or daughter, she gave her whole heart. She had a quiet strength and a...

Apr 10, 2026

Apr 10, 2026

ARACELI HINOJOSA RODRIGUEZ

DONNA - Araceli Hinojosa Rodriguez, 64, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rodolfo Mata Tellez; and two sons, Ivan Fabricio Mata and Edgar Arturo Mata. 

Mrs. Hinojosa is survived by her daughter, Daisy Mata; son, Jose Angel Mata; and ten grandchildren. 

Cremation will take place at...

Apr 9, 2026

LUZ M. IRIGOYEN SALINAS

MCALLEN - Luz M. Irigoyen Salinas, 65, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her son, Luis Leonel Lozano Irigoyen. 

Ms. Salinas is survived by her son, Eduardo Gabriel Lozano Irigoyen; sister, Laura L. Irigoyen Salinas; two brothers, Javier Irigoyen Salinas, Cesar Leopoldo Irigoyen Salinas; and niece,...

Apr 8, 2026

Edinburg - Jimmy Gomez, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Jimmy Gomez was the beloved youngest of eight children born to Sara and Santiago Gomez. He entered this world on January 2, 1947, in Los Indios, Texas. He graduated from Harlingen High School. After high school, Jimmy enlisted in the United States Air Force.

Jimmy served 20 years in the...

Apr 8, 2026

EUTIMIO LOPEZ JR.

EDINBURG – Eutimio Lopez Jr., 46, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Daisy Lopez.

Mr. Lopez is survived by his wife, Marisa Lopez; two children, Jonathan Brandon Lopez Galvan, Joel Lopez; parents, Eutimio Lopez and Bertha Idalia Ozuna; three siblings, Lupita Lopez, Cindy Lopez, Ricardo (Lupita)...

Apr 7, 2026

RUBÉN TREJO

EDINBURG – Rubén Trejo, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Harlingen, TX.

He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ava Lynn Trejo; parents, Pablo Trejo and Celia Leal Trejo; two brothers, Adan and Raul Trejo.

Mr. Trejo is survived by his eight children, Carla C. (Juan Jr.) Sandoval, Aimée Iris Trejo, Edgar Trejo, Ruben (Lana) Trejo II, Angel...

Apr 7, 2026

SUSAN MARIE EASTIN

EDINBURG – Susan Marie Eastin, 73, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Travis Stewart and Barbara Ann Nacy.

Mrs. Eastin is survived by her husband, Leroy Vern Eastin; three children, Trisha (Richard) Clem, Douglas (Chrissie) Eastin, Jimmie (Scott) Park; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four...

Apr 6, 2026

JOSE AVITIA BARRAZAEDINBURG — José Avitia Barraza, de 84 años, falleció el lunes 6 de abril de 2026 en South Texas Health System en Edinburg.José nació en Durango, México, y posteriormente hizo su vida en Texas, donde trabajó durante muchos años en la construcción y como pintor. Fue conocido por su fuerte ética de trabajo y dedicación, siempre orgulloso del...

Apr 6, 2026

Apr 5, 2026

MARIBEL SALAS

Maribel Salas, 66, died April 5, 2026, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Guadalupe Sepulveda.

Mrs. Salas is survived by her husband, Robert Salas; her son, Marco Antonio Salas; father, Leobardo Sepulveda, Sr.; seven siblings, Marisela Medina, Leonardo Sepulveda, Sr., Santos Sepulveda, Julia Sepulveda, Juan Sepulveda, Sr., Leobardo Sepulveda, Jr., and Basilia...

Apr 5, 2026

SAN JUAN - Consuelo Fernandez Gomez, 89, died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her residence in San Juan.

She is survived by her two sons, Jose A. Aucar Fernandez of San Juan and Juan Carlos Aucar Fernandez of Cuba. 

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg. 

Apr 4, 2026

ABEL NAVA

SAN JUAN– Abel Nava, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Candida Nava; and a brother, Juan Nava.

He is survived by his wife, Sofia Nava; three step-children, Cesar (Selen) Guerrero, Jorge (Mabel) Guerrero, Sandra Razo; 10 step-grandchildren; and eight siblings.

Visitation will begin...

Apr 3, 2026

VERONICA ALCARAZ LOPEZ

MISSION– Verónica Alcaraz López, de 58 años, falleció el viernes 3 de abril de 2026 en su residencia en Mission. Madre, abuela y hermana devota, deja un legado de amor y unión familiar.

Le preceden en muerte su esposo, José Luis López; y sus hermanos, Teresa y Juan Alcaraz.

Verónica es sobrevivida por sus cuatro hijos, Verónica (Juan) Treviño, José...

Apr 1, 2026

SONYA TOBIAS

SAN JUAN– Sonya Tobias, 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Edinburg Regional Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her mom, Isabel Hernandez.

She is survived by her husband, Maurilio Tobias Jr.; daughter, Sierra Garza and  seven children; seven grandchildren; and two siblings, Ralph Santana and Anette Santana.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Service at...

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...

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)...

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...