Obituaries

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

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,...

Jun 5, 2026

Jun 5, 2026

LUCIA "LUCY" ALANIS

With heavy hearts, yet with hope and joy, we announce the passing of Lucia G. Alanis. Born on April 24, 1932 in Alamo, Texas, Lucy went to be with her Lord on June 5, 2026, at the age of 94. She lived a remarkable life marked by service to others, hospitality and prayer.

Lucia is preceded in death by...

Jun 4, 2026

HUMBERTO MARIO GARCIA

DONNA - Humberto Mario Garcia, 74, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Erasmo and Maria Garcia; three brothers, Hector Garcia, Heron Erasmo Garcia, and Jose Angel Garcia. 

Mr. Garcia is survived by his three children, Olga Patricia Garcia, Theodoro Garcia, Humberto Mario Garcia Jr.; two grandchildren,...

Jun 4, 2026

SAN JUAN- Ramon Ismael “Smiley” Martinez, 65, passed away, Thursday, June 4, 2026, at San Juan Nursing Home.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Jesusa Martinez; and a sister, Maria Guadalupe Martinez.

Ramon is survived by his cousins, Maria Elena (Juan) Garza, Juan Homero (Micaela) Ramos, Guadalupe (Imelda) Ramos, Jr., Berta (Juan) Quiroz, Julian Ramos, San Juanita (Marcos)...

Jun 4, 2026

EDINBURG – Cesario "Charlie" Perez, 62, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

A dedicated member of the Rio Grande Valley community, Cesario was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in McAllen and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #15362. He also left a lasting impact on local education...

Jun 4, 2026

JESUS FARIAS

Jesus Farias, 71, passed away, Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fidel and Ninfa Farias; two children, Jennifer Nicole and Elizabeth Ashley Farias; and two siblings, Angie Yoffrien and Salvador Farias.

Jesus is survived by his wife, Suzanne P. Farias; two children, Christopher Francis and Ashley Nicole Farias;...

Jun 1, 2026

PRISCILIANO G. MENDOZA

EDINBURG – Prisciliano, 80, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.

Prisciliano is survived by his wife, Agustina Mendoza; children, Martha (Roger) Perales, Blanca (Ruben) Lopez, Jorge (Norma) Mendoza, Gil Roel (Eliza) Mendoza, Prisciliano (Cristina) Mendoza Jr.; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary, Tuesday, June 2, 2026...

Jun 1, 2026

In Loving Memory of Viola Salinas

Viola Salinas, age 85, of Alamo, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Viola was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and a dear friend who touched countless lives with her kindness, warmth, and generous spirit. She was the heart of her family and...

May 31, 2026

CARMEN RASGADO LEON 

DONNA – Carmen Rasgado Leon, 95, died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her residence in Donna. 

She is preceded in death by two children, Rene and Ricardo Montiel; parents, Celestino Rasgado and Isabel Leon; and five siblings.

Carmen is survived by five children, Guadalupe (Eduardo) Aquino, Isaul (Adela) Correa, Rafael Montiel, Rogelio Montiel, Rubicela Montiel; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three...

May 29, 2026

ROGELIO “KIRO” ALANIZ 

ALAMO - Rogelio “Kiro” Alaniz, 88, died Friday, May 29, 2026, at Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare in McAllen. 

Mr. Alaniz was a lifelong resident of Alamo and a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Martiniano Alaniz Sr. and Manuela Leal Alaniz; three brothers, Rafael Alaniz, Cruz Alaniz, Inocencio Alaniz; and four sisters,...

May 29, 2026

LETICIA GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Leticia Gonzalez, 64, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Vanessa Nicole Gonzalez; mother, Maria Elma Gomez; and brother, Rodolfo “Rudy” Gomez.

Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her husband, Victor Manuel Alvarado; two children, Julian Andres (Kristal) Gonzalez, Gabriela Angelina (Juan) Dominguez; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; father, Pedro Gomez; eight...

May 28, 2026

FRANCISCO GONZALES

EDINBURG – Francisco Gonzales, 86, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Comfort House in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Vidal and Julia Gonzales; and two siblings, Raul Gonzales and Margarita Luna.

Mr. Gonzales is survived by his wife, Maria A. Gonzales; four children, Marta Viera, Francisco (Angela) Gonzales Jr., Sandra Gonzales, David Manuel (Thelma) Gonzales; nine...