Obituaries

Nov 16, 2025

VICENTE ESTEVIS

EDINBURG – Vicente Estevis, 95, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Petra Estevis; two sisters, Maria De Jesus Estevis, Francisca Cuevas; two brothers, Martin Estevis, Francisco Estevis; son-in-law, Rick Artalejo; and his first wife, Sarah Canche Estevis.

Mr. Estevis is survived by his spouse, Ofelia M....

Nov 16, 2025

YOLANDA MARIA MENDOZA

PHARR – Yolanda Maria Mendoza, 76, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Briel Rendon; her mother, Maria Matilde Roman; four brothers, Virgilio Roman, Santiago (Jimmy) Roman, Jose Luis (Pepe) Serrato, Jesus Roman Jr.; and stepfather, Jesus Roman Sr.

Mrs. Mendoza is survived by her four children, Yvette...

Nov 14, 2025

EDINBURG – Juanita P. Alvarado, 98, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Kenedy, Texas, Juanita made Edinburg her lifelong home. She married Doroteo M. Alvarado, and together they shared 50 years of marriage. They raised three children and built a life rooted in love, faith, and family.

A devoted member of Templo Bethel...

Nov 12, 2025

FELICITAS G. VILLARREAL

EDINBURG – Felicitas G. Villarreal, 95, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, in Elsa, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Felicitas was a hard worker with a strong and spirited nature. She developed the resilience, determination, and independence that defined her life. She had a feisty attitude which inspired her own children to pursue higher education and to...

Nov 12, 2025

JOSE ARNOLDO “PEPE” GUERRA

EDINBURG – Jose Arnoldo “Pepe” Guerra, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

He was born at the DV Guerra Ranch on December 4, 1935, to Jose Angel and Julia Guerra. He was raised at the ranch and worked as ranch foreman all his adult life.

Mr. Guerra is preceded in death by his...

Nov 11, 2025

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Nov 9, 2025

JESUS ADAME SALINAS

EDINBURG - Jesus Adame Salinas, 96, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Maria De Jesus Cantu Adame; son, Rene Ignacio Adame; parents, Jesus Adame and Maria De La Luz Salinas. 

Mr. Adame is survived by his wife, Herlinda Adame; ten children, Mario (Rosa) Adame, Armando (Julia) Adame,...

Nov 8, 2025

Nov 7, 2025

RAUL ANASTACIO GARCIA

SAN JUAN-Raul Anastacio Garcia, 80, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

Raul was a loving and faithful husband of 55 years and a patient, loving father to his children. He was a devout Catholic who served in various ministries at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish for many years. One of his hobbies...

Nov 6, 2025

OLIVIA GUERRA HERNANDEZ

PHARR - Olivia Guerra Hernandez, 86, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Everardo Caballero, Maria De Jesus Guerra; and two brothers, Alvaro G. Garcia, and Luis Angel Garcia.

Olivia is survived by her two sons, Luis Marco (Laura) Hernandez, Cesar Gabriel Hernandez; and a grandson, Jake...

Nov 6, 2025

HERMELINDA MARTINEZ

EDINBURG – Hermelinda Martinez, 91, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Wenceslado Martinez.

Mrs. Martinez is survived by her daughter, Celia Martinez (Alfredo Jr.) Castaneda; and granddaughter, Laura Castaneda.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary Monday, November 10, 2025, at Memorial Funeral Home,...

Nov 5, 2025

JOSE ANTONIO HINOJOSA

EDINBURG – Jose Antonio Hinojosa, 66, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at South Texas Health System McAllen.

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

Mr. Hinojosa is survived by his wife, Juanita Hinojosa; two sons, Jose Antonio (Jovanna) Hinojosa Jr., Ricardo Alonzo Hinojosa; a granddaughter, Darianna Hinojosa; mother, Maria Magdalena Venegas; eight siblings, Francisco Venegas, Jose...

Nov 4, 2025

VICTOR CRUZ

SAN JUAN-Victor Cruz, 88, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Silvestre and Micaela Cruz.

Mr. Cruz is survived by his wife, Juanita Cruz; twelve children, Jesus Cruz, Jose Cruz, Miguel Cruz, Victor Cruz Jr., Beatriz Cruz, Ricardo Cruz Humbert, Roberto Cruz, Lucila Cruz, Diana...

Oct 31, 2025

Oct 31, 2025

Lynda Susan (Bishop) Richardson

Lynda Susan (Bishop) Richardson passed away on October 31, 2025 at the ate of 70. 

Lynda was preceded in death by her father Charles Bishop, mother Ruth (Forsythe) Bishop, sister Teresa Bishop. 

She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Steven Richardson; her brother Thomas (Elizabeth) Bishop; three children, Stephanie (Casey) Hollifield, Sherri Reinhard, Steven Charles Richardson...

Oct 30, 2025

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Oct 29, 2025

SEVERIANA BARRON

KINGSVILLE-Severiana Barron, 77, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at The Heights of Alamo.

She is survived by her son, Jose Marcos (Ta’mica) Barron; her three grandchildren, Zareah Barron, Ezrah Barron, and MiCah Barron; and her two sisters, Heriberta Lopez Barron, and Vicenta Montelongo.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. prayer service, Friday, October 31, 2025, at...

Oct 29, 2025

MARIA DEL SOCORRO FLORES

EDINBURG – Maria Del Socorro Flores, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at South Texas Health System Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Angel Flores; daughter, Maria Elena Flores; and granddaughter, Jolissa Socorro Rangel.

Mrs. Flores is survived by her three children, Emma Flores (Harjeet Singh), Jose Angel Flores Jr. (Brenda Trevino), Martha Lidia...