Obituaries

Jan 14, 2026

MARIA LUISA CANTU

EDINBURG – Maria Luisa Cantu, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation in Center in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Rebecca Villarreal, nine siblings, Reynaldo Villarreal, Juan Villarreal Jr., Santiago Villarreal, Ricardo Villarreal, Rosalba Hernandez, Rebecca Alanis, Diana Villarreal and Leonel Villarreal.

Maria Luisa is survived by her husband,...

Jan 13, 2026

LENETTE GURROLA

EDINBURG – Lenette Gurrola, 39, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her father, Antonio Gurrola.

Mrs. Gurrola is survived by her husband, Luis Antonio Medina; two children, Adalynn Marie Medina, Antonio Jaxson Medina; mother, Maria Magdalena Llanas de Gurrola; seven siblings, Lydia Gurrola, Blanca Perez De Gurrola, Araceli...

Jan 12, 2026

MARIO GARCIA

EDINBURG – Mario Garcia, 57, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rafael Trevino; sister, Nora Castillo; and grandfather, Apolonio Garcia.

Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Melissa Garcia; three children, Francisco Lopez, Victoria Lynn Garcia, Mario Garcia Jr.; three grandchildren, Armando Maciel II; Francisco Lopez Jr.,...

Jan 12, 2026

Jan 11, 2026

Jan 11, 2026

Maria Lourdes Del Rocio Sanchez Macias

McAllen - Maria Lourdes Del Rocio Sanchez Macias, 67, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her mother, Amada Zoila Macias de Sanchez. 

Maria is survived by her father, Jose Guillermo Sanchez Fernandez de Carmona; five siblings, Lucilla Villarreal, Veronica De Pilar Sanchez, Daniel Antonio...

Jan 10, 2026

Marilyn Kay Tatum

Edinburg – Marilyn Kay Tatum, 70, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Esther Hughes.

Mrs. Tatum is survived by her husband, David Tatum; her three children, Nathan Allan Tatum, Kristine (Chris Devon) Windsor, and Thomas Andrew (Songia Hinel) Tatum; seven grandchildren, Matthew Tatum, Joshua...

Jan 10, 2026

PHARR – Luis Flores, 71, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Margarita Flores; three brothers, Gumaro, Simon, and Jorge Flores.

Mr. Flores is survived by his wife of 52 years, Adela Flores of Pharr; four children, Noelia (Javier Ortega) Flores, Natalie Nicole Flores, Louis Michael Flores,...

Jan 9, 2026

PASTOR JESSE ALVAREZ

SAN JUAN – Pastor Jesse Alvarez, 62, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Pastor Jesse Alvarez is survived by his wife, Belinda Alvarez; a daughter, Jackie Lee (Bobby) Armadillo; two grandchildren, Bobby Rey Armadillo and Samson Timothy Armadillo; mother, Maria Alvarez; and four siblings, Pablo Flores, Norma A. Lopez, Abel C. Gamez,...

Jan 9, 2026

JAMES E. BRANCH

Edinburg – James E. Branch, 73, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance.

James was a man who lived at the intersection of sound and story. His life’s work was a harmony of three distinct passions: the craftsmanship of his music store, the patience of his teaching studio, and the discipline of his writing desk....

Jan 9, 2026

ADRIAN DE LA ROSA

ALAMO – Adrian De La Rosa, 47, entered eternal rest Friday, January 9, 2026, in Santa Rosa.

He is preceded in death by three brothers, Alberto (Rebeca) De La Rosa, Armando (Mirna) De La Rosa, and Arnold (Maria Antonia +) De La Rosa.

Adrian is survived by his two children, Adrian De La Rosa Jr. and Esperanza De La...

Jan 9, 2026

RITA SMITH

Edinburg – Rita Smith, 81, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at The Bridges At Edinburg Assisted Living.

Rita is survived by her niece, Sasha Smith.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg.

Jan 9, 2026

ARTURO TREVINO

SAN JUAN – Arturo Trevino, 75, entered eternal rest Friday, January 9, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Pharr, Mr. Trevino lived in San Juan most of his life and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Isabel Hernandez; father, Pablo Trevino; and maternal...

Jan 7, 2026

JOSE IREÑO GARZA

ALAMO– Jose Ireño Garza,81, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by parents, Domingo and Marianela Leal; and several siblings.

Mr. Garza is survived by his four children, Anna Luisa Garza-Villarreal, Dora (Edwin +) Amaya, Jose I. (Maria) Garza, Jr., and Jorge Garza; 11 grandchildren; and seven siblings.

Cremation will take place...

Jan 6, 2026

JOSE L. SALINAS

SAN JUAN – Jose L. Salinas, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

Jose is preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Estolia Salinas; and a sister, Estela Salinas.

He is survived by his wife, Cirila Salinas; children, Jose L. Salinas Jr., Oscar Salinas, Cristina Salinas, Criselda (Marcial) Ponce, Eberado Salinas, and...

Jan 6, 2026

RONALD STEVEN HERBERHOLZ

ALAMO-Ronald Steven Herberholz, 75, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Valley baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. 

Mr.Herberholz is survived by his wife, Nancy Herberholz.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Creamtion Center in Edinburg.  A memorial service will be held at Anchor Bible Baptist Church in Pharr at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Funeral Services are under the direction...

Jan 6, 2026

MARIA REYES HINOJOSA

EDINBURG – Maria Reyes Hinojosa, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Hinojosa; great-granddaughter, Jessell Garza; and son-in-law, Oscar Vela.

Mrs. Hinojosa is survived by her four children, Heriberto P. (Josie) Hinojosa, Melba Vela, Jose Luis (Rosie) Hinojosa, Diana Hernandez; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren;...

Jan 4, 2026

Jan 3, 2026

NORMA HERNANDEZ

EDINBURG – Norma Hernandez, 61, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Noe Hernandez Sr.; two baby boys; parents, Adan and Josefina Salazar; two sisters, Gracie Salazar, Frances Salazar; and brother, Adan Salazar.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her three children, Noe Hernandez Jr., Ismael Hernandez, Laura Lee Vasquez;...

Dec 31, 2025

CELSO GRACIA

SAN JUAN – Celso Gracia, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Celso is preceded in death by parents, Emeterio and Maria Gracia.

He is survived by his wife, Maria N. Gracia; his five children, Gracie Gracia, Seferino (Gregoria) Gracia, Gloria Gracia, Sergio (Estrella) Gracia, and Angie Salinas; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a...