Obituaries

Jun 16, 2026

JOSE GUILLERMO PARDO

EDINBURG – Jose Guillermo Pardo, 43, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Natividad Robles Pardo and Jose Guillermo Pardo Castillo; and maternal grandfather, Julian Gallegos Guevara.

Jose is survived by his wife, Cindy Ramirez; three children, Valerie Vallejo, Corina Arely Pardo, Jose Guillermo...

Jun 16, 2026

MARTA ESCOBEDO BARREIRO

Marta Escobedo Barreiro 77, passed away, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence in Mission.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Maria and Josefina Escobedo; and two siblings, Jose and Bertha Escobedo.

Marta is survived by her husband, Alfredo Barreiro; three children, Alfredo (Maria) Barreiro Jr., Marta Alicia (Johnny) Barreiro, Aleena (Ricardo) Flores; six grandchildren, Sol Ines...

Jun 16, 2026

ROMAN E. TREVINO

EDINBURG – Roman E. Trevino, 95, a longtime resident of Edinburg, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his son, Roman Trevino Jr.; and daughter, Felipa Flores.

Mr. Trevino is survived by his wife, Adela Maciel Trevino; three children, San Juanita (Ralph) Leal, Pablo (Mary) Trevino, Elena Trevino; seven...

Jun 15, 2026

HECTOR GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Hector Gonzalez, 75, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg.

Mr. Gonzalez dedicated 42 years to Edinburg CISD. His greatest love was his family. He enjoyed family gatherings, fishing, golfing, and hunting. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Santos Gonzalez; brother, Raul...

Jun 15, 2026

TORIBIO VELAZQUEZ

SAN JUAN – Toribio Velazquez, 68, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Velazquez and Natalia Gonzalez; three siblings, Evangelina Salinas, Bertha Flores, and Joe Velazquez.

Mr. Velazquez is survived by his wife, Aida T. Velazquez; two children, Marilyn (Barac) Garcia, Jorge A. Velazquez; four grandchildren,...

Jun 13, 2026

SANDRA D. SANCHEZ ZUNIGA

SAN JUAN – Sandra D. Sanchez Zuniga, 76, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Cornerstone Regional Hospital in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alberto and Delia Sanchez.

Mrs. Zuniga is survived by her three children, Yvonne Y. (Ariel) Mendiola, Rolando (Mia) Teran Jr., Ronnie (Chelsea) Teran; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three siblings, Alberto J....

Jun 13, 2026

GENOVEVO VILLANUEVA

EDINBURG – Genovevo Villanueva, 76, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Vicenta Villanueva; two brothers, Jesus Villanueva, and Jose Luis Villanueva.

Mr. Villanueva is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Villanueva; son, Abiel Lamar Villanueva; a granddaughter, Lynette Glorin Villanueva; six siblings, Gloria Villanueva, Olga...

Jun 12, 2026

Eber Sanchez, 22, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leonilo Rodriguez; paternal grandparents, Aristeo Sanchez Cadena and Antonia Ruiz Luviano.

Eber is survived by his parents, Joel and Judith Sanchez; a brother, Jared Sanchez; maternal grandmother, Reymunda Hernandez; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with...

Jun 11, 2026

Juan Saenz Villarreal, 79, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Otila Chavez de Saenz; his parents, Jose Angel Saenz and Melecia Villarreal; two siblings, Jesus Saenz and Tomasita Saenz.

Mr. Villarreal is survived by his four children, Sonia Ruiz, Tadeo Saenz, Ruby Flores, Betty Rebollar; seven...

Jun 10, 2026

JOSE DIAZ RODRIGUEZ

EDINBURG – Jose Diaz Rodriguez, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Maria De Jesus Rodriguez; two siblings, Apolonia R. Urbina and Eduardo Rodriguez.

Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his wife, Minerva E. Rodriguez; six children, Elizabeth R. (Rodolfo) Guerrero, Jose Alfredo...

Jun 10, 2026

NORBERTO ESCARENO

Norberto Escareño, 100, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his residence in Pharr, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Juana C. Escareño; two children, Maria Del Carmen Sotelo and Alejo Escareño; parents, Alejo and Carmen Escareño; seven brothers; three sisters; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren.

Norberto is survived by his four children, Dehlia (Joe) Flores, Raul (Criselda)...

Jun 10, 2026

HILDA Z. GUZMAN

EDINBURG – Hilda Z. Guzman, 90, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg surrounded by family. 

Born in 1935 in Linn, Texas, she was raised by hard working parents who instilled her dedicated work ethic and her commitment to community service. She married the love of her...

Jun 9, 2026

Jun 9, 2026

Dora Alicia Matias, 68 passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her residence in Nederland, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her son, Jose De Jesus Ferrer; her parents, Teodora Nava Matias and Eduardo Matias; three siblings, Isabel Sarinana, Maria Magdalena Vasquez and Walfred Matias.

Dora is survived by her six children, Jose Eduardo Ferrer, Marlen Ferrer, Dora Karen Matias, Yesenia...

Jun 9, 2026

ARGELIA DE LEON

PHARR – Argelia De Leon, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Colonial Manor Advance Rehab & Healthcare in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Simon Quintanilla and Cristela Anaya.

Argelia is survived by her children, Mary Leal De Leon, Nydia (Roberto) Cavazos, Aristeo (LiBia) De Leon, Jr., Juan Angel (Abigail) De Leon, Romeo (Mayra) De...

Jun 8, 2026

SAN JUAN – Pascual Espinoza, 75, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at the McAllen Heart Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eleodoro Espinoza and Facunda Ramirez

Mr. Espinoza is survived by his wife, Juana Espinoza; six children, Maria Espinoza, Pascual Espinoza, Jose (Berenize) Espinoza, Eliazar Espinoza, Abel (Julieta) Espinoza, Rene (Rosita Granado) Espinoza; 24 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five...

Jun 7, 2026

RENAY ESCOBAR PERALES

SAN JUAN – Renay Escobar Perales, 25, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Perales, Jr.; her brother, Robert “Bo” Perales, III; maternal grandfather, Ricardo Escobar; paternal grandfather, Robert Perales.

Renay is survived by her mother, Cynthia Escobar Perales; two siblings, Reeanna Perales, Shane Perales;...

Jun 7, 2026

VIRGINIA FLORES

ALAMO - Virginia Flores, 74, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Lucia Gamez; two brothers, Rosendo Rodriguez, Jose Martin Rodriguez; and nephew, Julio Rodriguez.

Mrs. Flores is survived by her husband, Manuel Flores; three children, Lucia (Juan) Ruiz, Rosalinda Flores, Manuel (Luisana) Flores Jr.; nine grandchildren,...

Jun 6, 2026

DAVID SANDOVAL

SAN JUAN – David Sandoval, 69, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cesar and Eva Sandoval; six siblings, Lydia Lopez, Argumedo Sandoval, Erasmo Sandoval, Benjamin Sandoval, Daniel Sandoval, and Enrique Sandoval.

Mr. Sandoval is survived by his wife, Marta A. Sandoval; three children, David (Adriana) Sandoval Jr.,...

Jun 6, 2026

CARLOS HERNANDEZ PICAZO

MCALLEN – Carlos Hernandez Picazo, 87, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his residence in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his son, Charles Picazo.

Mr. Picazo is survived by his wife, Emilia Picazo; daughter, Rose Marie Valadez; grandchild, Robert Joshua Valadez; great-grandchild, Joshua Isaiah Valadez; six siblings, Rodolfo Picazo, Pepe Picazo, Christina Picazo, Irene Picazo, Pedro Picazo,...