Obituaries

Sep 16, 2025

IRMA R. PALACIOS

MCALLEN– Irma R. Palacios, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Palacios, Jr.; parents, Raul Rodriguez and Carolina Gomez; and her sister, San Juanita Marin.

 Mrs. Palacios is survived by her three children, Ernesto Palacios III, Betty Lou (Javier) Rodriguez, and Juan David...

Sep 16, 2025

FIDELA M. PEREZ

WESLACO – Fidela M. Perez, 97, entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

She is preceded in death by a son, Eloy Manzano.

Fidela is survived by two children, Gilbert Manzano and Albert Rene Manzano; a granddaughter, Sarah Jolee Heugel; and two grandsons, Michael Anthony Manzano and Leonel Manzano.

Cremation will take place at Memorial...

Sep 15, 2025

Sep 15, 2025

Manuel "Meme" Ramirez Sr., 80, entered eternal rest Monday, September 15, 2025, at Comfort House in McAllen.

He was a lifelong resident of Pharr and a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Vietnam. Mr. Ramirez retired as a welding teacher from Edcouch-Elsa ISD.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Amelio and Remigia Ramirez; a brother, Reynaldo Ramirez; a...

Sep 14, 2025

WANDA JOY BRANSON HARTFORD

Wanda Joy Branson Hartford, 86, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, after a very long and hard-fought battle with cancer, at the Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg, Texas. She was born on April 22, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan, daughter of Ward and Dorothy (Culmer) Branson. She attended Lakeview High School and night school...

Sep 14, 2025

CHRISTOPHER A. MERCADO

MCALLEN-Christopher A. Mercado, 52, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is survived by his wife, Armandina Mercado; his son, Christopher A. Mercado Jr.; his parents, Eduardo Mercado and Corine Bernstein; his siblings, Patrick B. Mercado and Monica Cordoba; his half sister, Lenora Mercado; and four nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 5...

Sep 10, 2025

SUSANA OLLERVIDEZ

DONNA - Susana Ollervidez, 69, entered eternal rest Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at McAllen Transitional Care Center.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Susana Ibarra; and her parents, Jesus and Noemi Ollervidez; and her sister, Maria Del Socorro Ollervidez. 

Susana is survived by her husband, Oscar Ibarra; two children, Oscar Ibarra and Graciela Ibarra; nine grandchildren; and siblings, Gerardo...

Sep 7, 2025

RED GATE – Silvia Trevino Hinojosa, 83, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at her home in Red Gate, Texas.

Silvia was born on November 26, 1941, in Edinburg, Texas, to Francisca Cavazos Treviño and Benjamin Cuauhtémoc Treviño. She spent her early childhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and later in Calexico, California, before returning with her family to the...

Sep 7, 2025

MARTIN SALINAS GARCIA

PHARR – Martin Salinas Garcia, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his four siblings, Gilberto Salinas Garcia, Epitacio Salinas Garcia, Manuel Salinas Garcia, and Maria Salinas de Montemayor.

Mr. Salinas is survived by his wife, Rosa M. Salinas; five children, Ana Salinas, Yadira Ahumada, Martin Salinas, Aimee Dalli, Rosa Gonzalez; 13...

Sep 6, 2025

Teresa Cabrera, 88, entered eternal rest Saturday, September 6, 2025, at her residence. Born in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mrs. Cabrera lived in Pharr and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Cabrera Sanchez; a grandson, Dereck Lopez; her parents, Piedad and Soledad Rincon; a sister, Margarita Camacho; and a...

Sep 6, 2025

Paula L. Cavazos, 72, entered eternal rest Saturday, September 6, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

Paula was a lifelong resident of San Juan and was formerly employed at San Juan Nursing Home for 32 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Apolinar and Petra Lara; and nine siblings.

Paula is survived by her loving partner, Darrell Richard Coy; three...

Sep 5, 2025

FERNANDO MARTINEZ

PHARR-Fernando Martinez, 57, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at his residence in Pharr.

Fernando is preceded in death by his mother, Graciela Hernandez Martinez.

He is survived by his father, Israel Martinez; his five siblings, Israel (Ana) Martinez Jr., Manuel Martinez, Jorge Martinez, Esteban Martinez, Sandra (Juan) Martinez Vela, and his numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m.,...

Sep 5, 2025

MIGUEL GONZALEZ 

EDINBURG – Miguel “Guapo” Gonzalez, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and businessman, Miguel lived a life centered around faith, family, and hard work. He was the proud owner of Discount Iron Works, which he ran for over 30 years with dedication and integrity. Known...

Sep 4, 2025

EDINBURG - Eduardo Garza, 86, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Alfredo Gonzalez Veterans Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen.Mr. Garza was an Army Veteran of 20 years. He served in Korea, Germany and Vietnam.He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Elvira Garza; and a sister, Angelina Garza Acevedo.Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Ida...

Sep 4, 2025

JUAN JOSE RIOS

EDINBURG – Juan Jose Rios, 78, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Locario and Josephine Rios; and brother, Rosario Rios.

Mr. Rios is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lorena O. Rios; two daughters, Priscilla (Alfred Garza) Rios, and Juanita Rios; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;...

Sep 3, 2025

STEPHANIE MARIE CEDILLO

EDINBURG - Stephanie Marie Cedillo, 41, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her step-dad, Juan Echavarria. 

Stephanie is survived by her husband, Raul Olvera; two daughters, Mercedes Barajas, Mariah Barajas; two granddaughters, Avianna Solis, Analeia Solis; mother, Maria Sylvia Cedillo; two brothers, Johnny Echavarria and Norberto Perez. 

Visitation will begin...

Sep 1, 2025

Aug 31, 2025

Ramiro Rodriguez

Alamo- Ramiro Rodriguez, 77, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Mr. Rodriguez is preceded in death by his son, Ramiro Jaime Rodriguez; a grandson, Jaime Guadalupe Rodriguez; his parents, Guadalupe and Alicia Rodriguez; and his five siblings, Belinda Rodriguez, Jaime Rodriguez, Artemio Rodriguez, Maria Amelia Rodriguez, and Marta Vasquez.

He is survived by his...

Aug 31, 2025

JUAN ANGEL PEREZ

EDINBURG – Juan Angel “Johnny” Perez, 79, entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at South Texas Health System surrounded by his children, family, and friends.

He began his education at Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated Edinburg High School in 1964. As a veteran of the United States Army, with one year of combat duty in Vietnam,...

Aug 31, 2025