Obituaries
Jose Maria Ybarra
Oct 16, 2026
Pharr – Jose Maria Ybarra, 73, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at his residence in Pharr.
Jose is survived by his loving wife; Irene Ybarra and his three children; Joe Ybarra, Juanita Mae Ybarra and Raul Ybarra.
He is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Eloisa Ybarra.
Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center.
Funeral services are under the direction...
Amalia S. Cano
Oct 16, 2026
Amalia S. Cano
Alamo – Amalia S. Cano, 94, died Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence in Alamo.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Cano; her parents, Domingo and Virginia Sanchez; and three siblings.
She is survived by six children, Irma (Rey) Caballero, Miguel (Jessica) Cano, Javier Jaime (Estela) Cano, Rebecca (Juan) Nava, Marina (Leopoldo) Olivarez, Jose Cano; 15...
Patricia Thielen
Oct 15, 2026
Alamo – Patricia Thielen, 91, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at her residence in Alamo.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Gertrude Willis; her husband, Robert Thielen; sister Merrilree Smith; granddaughter, Sarah Allen; and grandson, Trevor Stroschein.
Patricia is survived by her three children, James Patrick Ostenson, Barbara Jean Allen, and Laurie Merritt; five grandchildren, Nathan Lease,...
Miriam "Minnie" Karnes
Oct 15, 2026
MCALLEN- Miriam “Minnie” Karnes, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at her residence in McAllen.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Russel Karnes Jr.; son, Albert “Rusty” Karnes; parents, Earl and Mary Lard; and seven siblings.
Miriam is survived by her four children, William Karnes, Julie (Brian) Romanowski, Susan (Jerry) Best, Patricia (Ryan) Smith; 14 grandchildren, 12...
Jesus "Tino" Salazar
Oct 15, 2026
EDINBURG – Jesus “Tino” Salazar, 83, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at South Texas Health System Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Elia Paula Salazar; parents, Jesus Maria Salazar Cardenas and Maria Virginia Saenz Lopez; and siblings, Socorro Salazar, Blanca Salazar, Arturo Salazar, Ramiro Salazar, Evelia Salazar and Rebecca Salazar.
Jesus is survived by his two children, Edgar...
Jessica Aileen Villanueva
Oct 14, 2026
In Loving Memory
Jessica Aileen Villanueva May 30, 2004 – October 14, 2026
Jessica Aileen Villanueva, 22, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. Born in Edinburg and raised in San Juan, Jessica was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose life brought love, joy, and pride to her family and community.
Jessica graduated with honors from...
Sanmook Lal
Oct 14, 2026
MCALLEN- Sanmook Lal, 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at McAllen Transitional Care Center.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Narsingh and Rookmatie Boodoosingh; and three siblings.
Sanmook is survived by his wife, Elsie Deonarine; three children, Seunarine (Zorina) Sanmook, Charan (Paulin+) Sanmook, Indeera Sanmooklal (Clinton) Mohammed; six grandchildren, Leana (Juha) Alatalo, Giovannah (Vaalmiki) Sanmook, Deidra (Shivanand) Lutchman,...
Frank Omar Flores
Oct 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Frank Omar Flores
Frank Omar Flores was born on October 10, 1981. He was a beloved son, brother, and family member whose kind heart, contagious laughter, and willingness to help others made him a special part of the lives of those who knew and loved him.
Franko is the son of Francisco (Elda) Flores and Norma A. (James)...
Maria Isaura Garza
Oct 7, 2026
San Juan – Maria Garza, 80, passed away, October 7, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen.
Maria is survived by her loving husband; Arturo Garza de la Garza, three children; Pablo Alberto Garza, Norma Idalia (Leonso) Mendez, and Adriana (Miguel) Hernandez, and nine grandchildren; Pablo Alberto Garza Hernandez, Joycelin Berenice Garza, Eric Ivan Mendez, Erica Alejandra Mendez, Samantha Sauceda, Daniela...
Myrta Pacheco
Oct 7, 2026
San Juan – Myrta Pachecho,72, passed away, October 7, 2026, at her residence in San Juan.
Myrta is survived by her loving husband; Pablo Pacheco, two children; Rubi Pacheco and Pablo Pacheco Jr., and four grandchildren; Alex, Andy, Ava and Ariana Pacheco.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Brijido and Maria Ysquirdo and brother; Brijido Ysquirdo Jr.
Visitation will begin at...
Stephen E. Doyle
Oct 7, 2026
Stephen E. Doyle, 91, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg, TX.Born in Brighton, MA, in 1935, he graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Waltham, MA (1953) and attended Boston College (1953-54); US Army 3 year tour (1954-1957); the University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA (1958-1960); Duke School of Law, Durham, NC (1960-1963); and McGill University, Montreal,...
Jeanette De Leon
Oct 5, 2026
Silverdale,WA – Jeanette De Leon,54, passed away, October 5, 2026, at Swedish Issaquah Campus in Issaquah, WA.
Jeanette is survived by her loving spouse; Rocio Esteban, one son; Jose Luis Rodriguez, mother; San Juanita Garcia, and four siblings; Hilda Morales, Hector De Leon, Flor Ramos and Valeria Garcia.
She is preceded in death by her father Vicente Charles and her brother Eric...
Leopoldo "Leo" Delgadillo
Oct 5, 2026
Pharr – Leopoldo Delgadillo,59, passed away, October 5, 2026, at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.
Leopoldo is survived by his wife; Linda Delgadillo, 3 children; Julian (Isayana) Delgadillo, Leopoldo (Brenda) Delgadillo, Kristina (Matthew) Jimenez, 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two brothers; Jose and Robert Delgadillo.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Leopoldo and Maria Diana Delgadillo and siblings; Rosalinda, Rene...
Pedro Galvan
Oct 5, 2026
Pedro GalvanMission, Texas — Pedro Galvan, 51, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.Pedro was a hardworking man who spent more than 20 years as a mechanic. To him, being a mechanic was about much more than simply fixing cars. He had a generous heart and was always willing to help someone in...
Guadalupe Pena
Oct 4, 2026
San Juan – Guadalupe Pena, 78, passed away, October 4, 2026, at Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Guadalupe is survived by her 5 children; Celso (Estrella) Pena Jr., Santos (Maria) Pena, Maria G. (Steve) Liebling, Eduardo (jeanette) Pena and Eliseo Pena.
She is preceded in death by her husband; Celso Pena, her daughter; Rosa Maria Pena, parents; Cruz and Clementia Tamez, and...
Jesus Estevis
Oct 4, 2026
Jesus “Jesse” Estevis
October 28, 1951 – October 4, 2026
Jesus “Jesse” Estevis, 74, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas. Born in Edinburg, Texas, Jesse spent most of his life in the Rio Grande Valley. In 2024, he and his wife, Elva, moved to Central...
Marcela Leonor Cerda "Paloma"
Oct 3, 2026
Marcela Leonor Cerda "Paloma"
Pharr- Marcela Leonor “Paloma” Cerda, 91, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her residence in Pharr.
Preceded in death by her husband, Agustin Cerda; parents, Miguel Acuna and Rosa Maria Salas, and four siblings.
Marcela is survived by her four children, Rosi Del Carmen Miguel, Miguel Agustin (Rose Mary) Cerda, Marcela Patricia (Oscar Luis) Lopez, and Juan Everardo...
Jesusa Guzman
Oct 3, 2026
EDINBURG– Jesusa Guzman, 88, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Comfort House in McAllen.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Antonia Guzman; and two siblings, Maria G. Ocañas and Pedro Guzman Jr.
Jesusa is survived by her siblings, Teresa and Pablo Guzman; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary...
Gary Wayne Geiser
Oct 3, 2026
MISSION- Gary Wayne Geiser, 83, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.
Gary was born June 19, 1943 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. When he was just a baby, his family moved to a home built by his grandfather in Loyal Oak, Ohio. He graduated from Norton High School in 1961 and voluntarily enlisted in the United States...
Jose Ignacio Garcia
Oct 2, 2026
Jose Ignacio “Nacho” Garcia
Pharr- Jose Ignacio “Nacho” Garcia, 78, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026,
at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.
Preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Rivera Garcia and Francisca Camacho.
Jose is survived by his wife, Pascuala Torres; four children, Jose Manuel Garcia,
Criselda Avila, Gustavo Garcia, Josua Garcia; 13 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial...
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