Obituaries

Apr 21, 2026

Apr 21, 2026

PAULITA HERNANDEZ

MCALLEN – Paulita Hernandez, 101, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her residence in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Hernandez; and her parents, Ruperto and Virginia Alvarez.

Paulita is survived by her 13 children: Pedro Hernandez; Dolorez (Rene /03-18-2018) Saenz; Francisca Torres; Manuela (Jose Antonio) De Perez; Trinidad (Efrain) Delgado; Aurelio (Virginia) Hernandez; Alfonso (Josefina)...

Apr 21, 2026

CELIA L. ANZALDUA

EDINBURG – Celia L. Anzaldua, 92, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Comfort House in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Adalberto Anzaldua; granddaughter, Andrea Teresse Anzaldua; parents, Roman V. and Lilia Lopez; three siblings, David Lopez, Armando Lopez, and Olga Villarreal.

Mrs. Anzaldua is survived by her three children, Omar (Dalinda) Anzaldua, Ronaldo (Maggie) Anzaldua,...

Apr 19, 2026

ELVIA RESENDEZ

HIDALGO – Elvia Resendez, 85, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Domingo and Maria Lozano; and two children, Maria De Los Angeles and Juan Pedro Resendez.

Elvia is survived by her seven children, Flor L. (Juan) Campos, Mary (Hector) Moroles, Mary Lou (Robert) Resendez, Jorge (Nancy)...

Apr 17, 2026

Apr 17, 2026

ROSALINDA ALANIS

HARGILL – Rosalinda Alanis, 68, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Grand Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her father, Salvador Becerra; and a sister, Juanita Becerra.

Rosalinda is survived by her two children, Belen (Hector) Alanis and Estevan Alanis; two grandchildren, James Alanis and Ismael Martinez; mother, Gilberta Becerra; and five siblings, Estella...

Apr 16, 2026

NOAH JAMES PEREZ

The Lord gained a beautiful soul on April 16, 2026, when Noah James Perez departed this world far too soon at the age of 18.

Noah was born on December 10, 2007. He was a senior at Robert Vela High School and was known for his kind heart, gentle nature, and the warmth he brought to everyone around him....

Apr 15, 2026

RUBEN LOPEZ

DONNA– Ruben Lopez, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Severino and Alicia Lopez; and three siblings, Oscar Lopez, Homero Lopez and Benilde Lopez.

Ruben is survived by his three children, Ruben (Blanca) Lopez, Erick Lopez, Edith Lopez; three grandchildren, Olivia G. Lopez, Emmanuel Castellanos, Ruben...

Apr 15, 2026

OCTAVIO GOMEZ

EDINBURG – Octavio Gomez, 38, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Brooke Hospital in San Antonio.

Octavio is survived by his wife, Clarissa Garcia; three children, Hazzel Reneah Gomez, Hayley Rae Gomez, Octavio Gomez Jr.; mother, Susana (Luke “Chilo” Herrera) Gomez; and five siblings, Victor Gomez, Christopher (Sandy Ybarra) Gomez, Anthony (Karina Moreno) Gomez, Jennifer (Noe Martinez) Salazar and...

Apr 15, 2026

LEONILO RODRIGUEZ SOSA

PHARR – Leonilo Rodriguez Sosa, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Castulo Rodriguez and Angelina Sosa.

Leonilo is survived by his wife, Raymunda Hernandez; six children, Amelia Rodriguez, Rosario Rodriguez, Judith Sanchez, Noemi Rodriguez, Rita Rodriguez, Ilce Marcelina Rodriguez; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Visitation...

Apr 15, 2026

ELIAS SAUL CUEVAS

KINGSVILLE - Elias Saul Cuevas, 84, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his residence in Kingsville.

Elias was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served with distinction in the 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War. His dedication to his country and his fellow soldiers remained a cornerstone of his life long after his...

Apr 14, 2026

KERNUT ANTONIO GUERRERO JR.

PHARR– Kernut Antonio Guerrero Jr., 41, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Kernut is survived by his two children, Kristina Anni and Kernut Antonio Guerrero III; mother, Rosa Maria Guerrero; and three siblings, Joheanna (Daniel) Badillo, Quermit Guerrero and Kenneth (Laura) Guerrero.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. prayer service Thursday,...

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)...