Obituaries

Mar 3, 2026

Mar 3, 2026

SUSAN JO VARNER

EDINBURG - Susan Jo Varner, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam Varner and Doris Reynolds Varner. 

Ms. Varner is survived by her two siblings, Beth Stearn and Mona Varner. 

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. 

Funeral services are under the...

Mar 3, 2026

JUANA MARIA OLIVA RICHARDSON

EDINBURG – Juana Maria Oliva Richardson, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Avalon Memory Care in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Richardson; and mother, Maria De Los Angeles Oliva.

Juana Maria is survived by her siblings, Michael Gram and Debby Wallace; and her cousin, Rosalinda Oliva.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation...

Mar 2, 2026

ARMANDO PALMA

Armando Palma, 63, entered eternal rest Monday, March 2, 2026, at The Heights of Alamo.

Armando is survived by his wife, Maria Del Socorro Palma; and three siblings, Ernesto (Lucila) Palma, Gustavo Palma and Miguel Angel Palma.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. prayer service Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral...

Mar 1, 2026

JUAN C. CAVAZOS SR.

MCALLEN - Juan C. Cavazos Sr., 77, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at McAllen Heart Hospital. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Dorotea Cavazos. 

Mr. Cavazos is survived by his wife, Miguela Cavazos; two children, Juan Cavazos Jr. and Marybell Baxter. 

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. 

Funeral services...

Feb 28, 2026

ELIAZAR GABRIEL MARTINEZ JR.

EDINBURG – Eliazar Gabriel Martinez Jr., 36, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, in San Carlos.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria Del Carmen Martinez.

Mr. Martinez is survived by his daughter, Eliza Ivy Martinez; wife, Yesenia Vela; father, Eliazar Graviel Martinez;and  two siblings, Alejandro (Sonia Lopez) Martinez and Carmen Julia (Danny Rodriguez) Martinez.

Your family will...

Feb 28, 2026

JAIME VILLARREAL

MCALLEN – Jaime Villarreal, 60, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen.

Jaime was a dedicated father, a hard worker, and a friend to many. For more than 20 years in the car business, he formed meaningful connections that reflected the kind of man he was—genuine, dependable, and kind. He found joy in...

Feb 28, 2026

RACHEL S. GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Rachel S. Gonzalez, 70, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her father, Israel J. Silva Sr.; granddaughter, Leah Nicole Gonzalez; brother, Ruben Silva; father-in-law, Joaquin Gonzalez Jr.; and brother-in-law, Rolando Prado. 

Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her husband, Joaquin Gonzalez III; three children, Julissa Jean (Cesar) Guiza,...

Feb 27, 2026

ING. FRANCISCO MARIO ZAMBADA SARACHO

Ing. Francisco Mario Zambada Saracho, 74, entered eternal rest Friday, February 27, 2026, in Reynosa.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnoldo Zambada and Elodia Saracho; and two siblings, Arnoldo Zambada and Maria Del Carmen Zambada.

Francisco is survived by his wife, Leticia Zambada; three children, Mario Zabdiel (Monica Villalon) Zambada, Miguel Omar Zambada, Fatima Leticia...

Feb 27, 2026

AURORA JUAREZ

LINN – Leonel Garza, 83, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at his residence in Linn, Texas.

Aurora is survived by her mother, Esmeralda Maria Salinas; two sons, Cesar and Gabrielle Juarez; and three siblings, Jose Salinas, David Salinas and Maria Benitez.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg.

Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home...

Feb 26, 2026

Raul Perez, 54, entered eternal rest Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his residence in San Juan.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he lived in San Juan most of his life. Raul was a 7th grade Texas History teacher and coach at Jaime Escalante Middle School in Pharr. Raul was loved by so many, and will truly be missed.

He is preceded in death...

Feb 26, 2026

VIVIAN JEANEAN POLLOCK

November 29, 1932- February 26, 2026

Vivian Jeanean Stewart Pollock went to be with our Lord on February 26, 2026. Jeanean was born in Weslaco, Texas at her grandmother's home on November 29, 1932. She was married to the love of her life, Keith Beall Pollock, on July 15, 1949 until the time of his death in 1994.

Jeanean had...

Feb 25, 2026

ELIAN RAMSES RAMIREZ

Elian Ramses Ramirez, 20, entered eternal rest Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Alamo.

Elian is survived by his daughter, Elisa Ramirez; parents, Lorena Mata and Julian Ramirez; and four brothers, Julian Ramirez, Kevin Ramirez, Dylan Ramirez and Miguel Mata.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. prayer service Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home in...

Feb 25, 2026

IKE GALINDO III

Ike Galindo III, 50, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Ike is survived by his daughter, Kendell Raine Galindo; his parents, Ike Galindo Jr. and Ernestina Galindo; and a sister, Leslie Anne Galindo.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with 6 p.m. rosary Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan....

Feb 24, 2026

Guadalupe Campos Jr., 74, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his son, Carlos Alberto Campos; parents, Guadalupe and Petra Campos; and two siblings.

Guadalupe is survived by his wife, Zorais Flores De Campos; three children, Maria Guadalupe Sol, Nancy (Edgar) Coria, Griselda (Edgar) Reyes; nine grandchildren; and four siblings, Heriberto Campos, Herminia...

Feb 24, 2026

With deep love and sorrow, the family of Mario Alejo Cantu announces his peaceful passing on Feb 24th, 2026.Mario was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose kindness, humor and generous heart touched everyone who knew him.Born July 17th 1939, he was from the Class of '58 and played football for his beloved PSJA Bears. He married his...

Feb 24, 2026

Maria Elena “Elenita” Hernandez, 82, went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 24, 2026.

Elenita was born in Madgadlenas Guanajuato. She was a woman of resilience and determination. Although her formal education was limited, her wisdom, work ethic, and perseverance carried her far in life. She believed that hard work, faith, and love for family were the true measures...

Feb 23, 2026

Feb 23, 2026

Apolinar "Polo" Banda, 78, entered eternal rest Monday, February 23, 2026, at South Texas Health System Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Delfina Blanco Banda; his parents, Donaciano Banda and Maria Guevara; and four siblings, Donaciano, Graciela, Apolinar, and Francisco Javier Banda Guevara.

Polo is survived by two children, Jesus D. and Delfina Banda; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and...

Feb 23, 2026

LEONEL GARZA

LINN – Leonel Garza, 83, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at his residence in Linn, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Felipa Garza.

Leonel is survived by his three siblings, Sigifredo Garza, Maria Amparo Alvaro and Alvesa Mata; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg.

Funeral services are under...