Obituaries

Aug 27, 2026

ELEAZAR GUAJARDO AGUILAR

EDINBURG – Eleazar Guajardo Aguilar, 90, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Magdalena Guajardo; parents, Fernando and Carolta Guajardo; two sisters, Deila Longoria and Carlota “Cotita” Villarreal.

Mr. Guajardo is survived by his six children, Luis Alejandro (Janie) Guajardo, Eleazar (Leyda) Guajardo Jr., Fernando (Lupe) Guajardo,...

Aug 26, 2026

Alamo – Guadalupe C. Ramos, 82, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her residence in Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Ramos; parents, Lorenzo and Benita Cabarrubia; and four siblings.

Guadalupe is survived by her husband, Felipe Ramos; her five children Lupe Ramos, Felipe Ramos Jr., Ruben (Kippie) Ramos, Gloria Flores and Alicia (Andres) Ramirez; 16 grandchildren;32...

Aug 26, 2026

Teresita Sanchez Andrade of San Juan, 52, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. Her passing leaves a deep emptiness in the hearts of all who knew and loved her, but her beautiful spirit, strong faith, and countless memories will remain with us forever.

Teresita, lovingly known as "Terri" was preceded in...

Aug 26, 2026

Alamo – Aurelio R. Pina, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at South Texas Health System Heart Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Luisa Pina; son, Aurelio Pina Jr.; grandson, Gabriel Pina; parents, Jose and Julia Pina Jr.; and four siblings, Irene Pina Lozano, Alicia Pina Escobedo, Mariano Pina, and Jose Pina III.

Aurelio is...

Aug 26, 2026

MCALLEN– Cipriano Barcenas Reyes, de 77 años, entró en el descanso eterno el miércoles 26 de agosto de 2026 en su residencia en McAllen.

Cipriano fue un amado esposo, padre, abuelo, bisabuelo, hijo y hermano. Fue profundamente amado por toda su familia y será enormemente extrañado.

Le precedieron en muerte su hijo, Fernando Barcenas; sus padres, Fernando Barcenas y María Reyes; y...

Aug 24, 2026

GUMARO GONZALEZ PRUNEDA

EDINBURG – Gumaro Gonzalez Pruneda, 68, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alejo and Valentina Gonzalez; two brothers, Viviano Gonzalez and Arnulfo Gonzalez.

Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Maria E. Gonzalez; four children, Arnulfo (Juanita) Gonzalez, Karina (Guadalupe Flores) Gonzalez, Gumaro (Lorena Cortez)...

Aug 23, 2026

ALDO RENE SALAZAR

MCALLEN – The family of Aldo Rene Salazar, 74, is saddened to announce his passing on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished memories, and a family who will forever hold him close in their hearts.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 29 years, Vanita Salazar; parents, Salome and Alicia...

Aug 23, 2026

 EDCOUCH – Maria Isabel Espinoza, 54, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at her residence in Edcouch. 

Some of Maria’s favorite hobbies were gardening, sewing, camping, and spending time with her family, especially the grandkids. She was a very hard-working mother. Maria fought very hard and stayed faithful through every storm. Her family is at peace now, knowing that she is...

Aug 23, 2026

MCALLEN- Lucia Flores Rivera, 90, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at her residence in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Encarnacion and Vicenta Flores.

Lucia is survived by her husband, Arturo Rivera; four children, Arturo (Dalia) Rivera Jr., Amelia Boyd; George Richard (Denia Puerto) Rivera, Noe Rivera; five grandchildren, Carlos Rivera, Marissa Rivera, Cameron Michael Arredondo, Leighanne Kylie...

Aug 22, 2026

Aug 21, 2026

DENISE PINEDA

EDINBURG – Denise Pineda, 47, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Mrs. Pineda is survived by her husband, Isaac Pineda; two children, Catalyna Eve Pineda, Isaiah Nathaniel Pineda; parents, Alfredo and Rosa Espinosa; four brothers, Freddy (Fanny) Espinosa, Frank (Jessie) Espinosa, Oscar (Maria) Espinosa, Matthew Espinosa; mother-in-law, Eva (+Fidel) Pineda; brothers and sisters-in...

Aug 21, 2026

ALAMO — Maria “Mere” G. Saenz, 82, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Mrs. Saenz is survived by her children, Erasmo Saenz Jr. of Alamo and Eloy Saenz of Edinburg; grandchildren, Erasmo Roel Saenz of Alamo and Sydney Saenz of Colorado; three great-grandchildren; and her sister, Esther Gil of Pharr.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Erasmo Saenz...

Aug 21, 2026

Donna– Carmen “Julian” Mendiola, 83, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, at his residence in Donna.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Teresa Mendiola; and two siblings.

He is survived by his wife, Circumsicion Mendiola; two children,Elizabeth Mendiola and Diana (Juan) Alvarado ; three grandchildren, Juan Daniel, Larisa Andrea and Julian Alvarado; and two great grandchildren, Diego Benjamin...

Aug 21, 2026

Pharr – Jose Mendoza, 74, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Mendoza and Maria Gonzalez.

Jose is survived by his eight children, Matilda Rivera, Maria (Ramon Garcia) Mendoza,Jessica (Arnold) Orozco,Adriana (Rafael) Parra, Maximino (Ysamar) Mendoza, Maydalena (Jessie) Lopez,Jose Mendoza, Rafael Mendoza; 19 grandchildren and two great...

Aug 20, 2026

ELIAS CRUZ

EDINBURG - Elias Cruz, 55, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Elsa. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ana Maria Garcia.

Mr. Cruz is survived by his wife, Maria De La Luz Hernandez; two siblings, Mundy Cruz, Noel Cruz; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. prayer service Wednesday, August 26,...

Aug 20, 2026

NORMA MENDOZA DE GARZA

EDINBURG - Norma Mendoza De Garza, 69, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at South Texas Health System Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Garza. 

Mrs. Garza is survived by her five children, Jose Luis (Maribel) Garza, Juan Jose Garza, Elizabeth (Eduardo) Gaona, Esmeralda (Ovidio Garcia) Garza, Issi Garza; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous...

Aug 20, 2026

EDINBURG - Nere Niza Vargas, 53, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Lucia Rodriguez. 

Nere is survived by her children, Jesus Aaron Soria, Jose Ignacio Venegas, Annalee (Julio Cesar Gonzalez) Vargas, Pedro Vargas III; grandchildren, Ariany Lucia Gonzalez, Antonio Gonzalez; siblings, Roberto Rodriguez, Evangelina Llanas, Alicia...

Aug 20, 2026

SAN JUAN – Lucinda Mesquitic, 90, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her residence in San Juan.

Lucy was one of the founding members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She faithfully served those in need in our community with a generous heart and a willingness to help wherever she was needed.

She...

Aug 19, 2026

SAN JUAN – Ricardo Baiz Jr., 44, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Lorena Gallegos.

Ricardo is survived by his significant other, Jessica Martinez; son, Ricardo King Baez; his father, Ricardo Baez Sr.; and six siblings, Maria Baiz, Leticia Baiz, Eric Baez, Andrew Gallegos, Jennifer Loera and Alejandra...

Aug 19, 2026

SAN JUAN – Eugenio Perez, 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the San Juan Nursing Home.

Eugenio (Keno) was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished member of his family. He will be remembered with love by all those who knew him, and his memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who...