Obituaries

May 27, 2026

CRUZ ARISPE

EDINBURG - Cruz Arispe 68 of Edinburg, TX passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at home peacefully surrounded by her family.

Born in San Juan, TX. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Guadalupe (Ernesta) Arispe.

Cruz was known for her hard-working ethics. She approached every chapter of her life with determination and grace. She was committed to her...

May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

ALICIA CHAPA

PHARR – Alicia Chapa, 51, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Alicia is survived by her parents, Arturo Chapa Montalvo and Maria Villa Rico.; four siblings, Maria De La Luz (Daniel Gomez) Chapa, Maria Del Carmen (Jaime Sarmiento) Chapa, Felicitas Alejandra (Alberto Pillot) Chapa, Jose Arturo (Senida) Chapa.; and various nieces and nephews.

Visitation...

May 26, 2026

Marisela Riddle

Marisela Riddle,67, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Aurora House Foundation in Weslaco.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Gonzalez and Raquel Rivera; four brothers, Jesus Gonzalez Jr., Erasmo Abel Gonzalez, Jaime Gonzalez, and Gilberto Gonzalez.

Marisela is survived by her two children, Marco Antonio Gonzalez and Matthew Dylan Riddle.; three siblings, Julio (Nora Elizabeth) Martinez, Cynthia...

May 24, 2026

MARIA DE LA LUZ FLORES DE TAMEZ

MISSION – Maria De La Luz Flores De Tamez, 90, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Colonial Manor in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Enrique Tamez.

Mrs. Tamez is survived by her son, Enrique (Martha) Tamez Flores; three grandchildren, David (Veronica Ortega) Tamez, Adrian (Melissa) Tamez, Humberto (Liann) Tamez; three great-grandchildren,...

May 23, 2026

Eliberto C. Reyna Jr., 77, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at South Texas Health System Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eliberto and Maria Lydia Reyna.

Mr. Reyna is survived by his wife, Noelia S. Reyna; two stepchildren, Beatrice (Fabian) Ochoa, Vitelio (Cynthia) Munoz III; two brothers, Oscar (Maria Elena) Reyna, Luis Reyna; nephews, OJ Reyna, Luis Armando...

May 22, 2026

JOEL MORALES

Joel Morales, 59, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at DHR Health in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro Morales and Maria Gloria Lopez; and sister, Maria De Los Angeles Morales.

Joel is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Alanis Beltran; six children, Diana Torres, Joel Morales Jr., Orlando (Alexa Gonzalez) Morales, Kassandra (Arnoldo) Morales, Analee Morales, and...

May 22, 2026

Joel Arnoldo Tamez, 49, passed away, Friday, May 22, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Hermilo and Leonora Tamez. 

Joel is survived by his siblings, Nora Elva (Michael) Navarro, Juan Hermilo (Melissa) Tamez Jr.; nine nieces and nephews; and two great-nieces.

Cremation took place at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg. Visitation will begin at...

May 22, 2026

OCTAVIO ALMANZA

ALAMO - Octavio Almanza, 59, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juvencio and Ovelina Almanza; and sister, Elia Almanza.

Mr. Almanza is survived by his wife, Lorena Almanza; daughter, Jacquelynn Almanza; and brother, Joel Almanza.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Funeral Home, 311 E. Expressway 83 in San...

May 22, 2026

CONSUELO LUNA JIMENEZ

SAN JUAN – Consuelo Jimenez, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, in San Juan, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Pancho Jimenez; parents, Moises and Valentina Luna; two siblings, Reynaldo Herebia, Emma Luna; cousins and siblings that she raised, Margarito Guajardo Jr., Mario Guajardo, and Alma Guajardo.

Consuelo is survived by her nephews who she also...

May 22, 2026

LEONEL HERERRA SR.

EDINBURG – Leonel Herrera Sr., 86, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Beatrice Herrera; three siblings, Rafael Herrera, Raul Herrera, and Alicia Aus.

Mr. Herrera is survived by his wife, San Juana Herrera; three children, Joel Herrera, Yolanda Herrera (Paul) Garza, Leonel Herrera Jr.; two...

May 21, 2026

CARLOS HERNANDEZ EDINBURG – Carlos Hernandez, 66, falleció el jueves, 21 de mayo de 2026, en su residencia en Edinburg. 

Le preceden en muerte sus padres, Adelmiro y Francisca Hernández; y su hermano, Gilberto Hernández. Le sobreviven su esposa, Abigail Hernández; tres hijos, Dra. Sarai (Marin Alvarado) Hernández, Rebecca (Carlos) Hernández, Daniel Hernández; seis nietos, Alduin M. Hernández, Aloy D. Hernández,...

May 21, 2026

FRED TAMAYO III

PHARR - Fred Tamayo III, 75, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at South Texas Health System Edinburg. 

Mr. Tamayo is survived by his wife, Cristela S. Diaz; a son, Peter Velasco; seven siblings, Lily Tamayo, Dorothy Tamayo (Naylin) Scott, George (Charlie) Tamayo, Ellie Tamayo Medina, Daniel (Julia) Tamayo, Felix (Susie) Tamayo, Elaine T. (Jorge) Rodriguez.

Visitation will begin at...

May 19, 2026

LORENA RIVERA

HIDALGO- Lorena Rivera, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents Alfonso and Lorenza Maldonado.

Lorena is survived by her husband Diego Luis Rivera; Five children, Apolonia (Samuel) Rivera Jnobaptiste, Lorena Rivera, Maria Apolonia Rivera, Diego Alfonso (Maria Del Carmen) Rivera, and Tania (Jose V. Jr) Garza;...

May 19, 2026

SYLVIA ALAMIA PEÑA

EDINBURG - It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Sylvia Alamia Peña, who died peacefully on May 19, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Edinburg, Texas on August 6, 1938, she was the matriarch and heart of the Peña family, spreading love and kindness wherever she...

May 18, 2026

MARIA DE JESUS JAUREGUI

EDINBURG - Maria De Jesus Jauregui, 74, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Maria Guadalupe Delgadillo and Roque Aguirre; and sister, Maria Guadalupe Aguirre. 

Mrs. Jauregui is survived by her husband, Javier Jauregui; three children, Mary (Marco) Rios, Rosie (Rey Castillo) Jauregui, Delia Jauregui;...

May 18, 2026

JOSE MARTIN SANCHEZ

MISSION - Jose Martin Sanchez, 67, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Maria Sanchez and Lydia Diaz. 

Mr. Sanchez is survived by his wife, Elsa Gatica; daughter, Denise Sanchez; and brother, Gerardo  Sanchez. 

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary Thursday, May...

May 18, 2026

San Juana Peña Salinas

San Juan–San Juana Peña Salinas,68, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria De La Luz Salinas De La Cruz.

San Juana is survived by her father, Alberto Peña Castañeda; six siblings; Javier Peña, Yolanda Peña, Sandra Peña, Alberto Peña, Fidencio Peña, and Erick Peña.

Visitation will...

May 18, 2026

HOMERO PUENTE DE LEON

EDINBURG – Homero Puente De Leon, 38, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen.

Mr. Puente is survived by his six children, Homero Puente Jr., Alejandro Puente Olivares, Julio Cesar Puente, Jose Santos Puente, Alexa Puente Olivares, Alondra Puente; parents, Santos and Teresa Puente; five siblings, Hector Puente, Rebeca Perez Puente, Ana Laura...

May 18, 2026