Obituaries

Jul 14, 2026

JULIO MUNOZ

PHARR- Julio Muñoz, 61, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at McAllen Heart Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dario Jr. and Maria De La O' Muñoz.

Julio is survived by his wife, Angelica Muñoz; children, Moises Julio Muñoz, Mario Alejandro (Manuela Salas) Muñoz, Joanna (Christopher Barron) Muñoz; grandchildren, Adrian Drew Muñoz, Brisa Muñoz, Audrey Barron, Leila Muñoz,...

Jul 14, 2026

Jul 13, 2026

ARISTEO ORTA

SAN JUAN- Aristeo Orta, 62, passed away, Monday, July 13, 2026 at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Angel and Maria De Jesus Orta.

Aristeo is survived by the mother of his children, Maria Del Pilar Ceron; three children, Eriberto (Liliana) Orta, Omar Orta, Aridali Orta; and two grandchildren, Eliana Orta and Alyssa Orta.

Visitation...

Jul 12, 2026

PHARR- Lucio Lopez, 78, passed away July 12, 2026, at his residence in Pharr.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Urbano and Macedonia Lopez.

Lucio is survived by his wife, Blanca Esthela Lopez; children, Nora C. (Gabriel Guillen) Lopez, Myra E. (Abraham Dominguez) Lopez, Luciano (Patricia) Lopez, Josue Lopez; and six grandchildren.

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

Jul 11, 2026

MARCO ANTONIO AYALA

MISSION - Marco Antonio Ayala, 59, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Ramiro Ayala. 

Mr. Ayala is survived by his two sons, Marco Antonio (Ruby) Ayala Jr., Miguel Alberto Ayala; two grandchildren, Matthew Abram Ayala, Violet Rose Ayala; mother, Sanjuanita Ayala; and sister, Angie Ayala. 

Cremation will...

Jul 11, 2026

MARIA EMILIA UVALLE PEREZ

MISSION – Maria Emilia Uvalle Perez, 53, of Mission, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alejandro Uvalle and Aurelia Perez De Uvalle.

Maria Emilia is survived by her four children, Francisco Alejandro (Sandra Yesenia Montiel Garcia) Rangel Uvalle, Blanca Natali (Gerardo Gonzalez) Ruiz,...

Jul 10, 2026

CARLOS “CHUCKY” FLORES

MCALLEN – Carlos “Chucky” Flores, 46, of McAllen, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jorge Carlos Flores.

Carlos is survived by his wife, Lisbeth Flores; four sons, Jorge Flores, Carlos Javier Flores, Marcus (Rene) Gonzalez, Joe Gonzalez; grandchild, Troy Gonzales; and his...

Jul 9, 2026

Danielle Suzanne Barrera passed on Thursday, July 9, 2026 holding her husband’s hand, her face cradled by her daughter and with her sister’s hand on her arm.

Following a cardiac arrest, loved ones gathered around and filled the room for her last breaths. She was 70.

Born in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, Danielle lived a full life growing and nurturing a career, a...

Jul 9, 2026

PAULA MONICO

DONNA - Paula Monico, 97, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at her residence in Donna. 

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Anna Maria Wilson. 

Mrs. Monico is survived by her daughter, Anselma (Eric) Trevino; two grandchildren, Paula Michelle Guadalupe Eck, Javier Eck; five siblings, Margarita Aguilar, Heriberto Aguilar, Santa Ana Aguilar, Wenceslao Aguilar, Fernando Aguilar; and son-in-law, David...

Jul 8, 2026

SAN JUAN- Francisco “Pancho” Marmolejo, 75, passed away, Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at McAllen Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his spouse, Guadalupe Escobar; a son, Francisco Marmolejo, Jr.; parents, Oliverio Marmolejo and Margarita Quesada; three brothers, Alfredo Marmolejo, Santos Marmolejo, and Oliverio Marmolejo, Jr.; a sister, Socorro Marmolejo.

Francisco is survived by his children, Blanca Estela (Jose Armando) Pardo,...

Jul 8, 2026

BROWNSVILLE- Norberta Palacios Escobedo, 99, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at her granddaughter's residence Brownsville.

She is preceded in death by her spouse, Roque Palacios; parents, Pablo Escobedo and Martina Escobedo; and siblings, Maria Escobedo, Antonia Escobedo, Isabel Escobedo, Sara Escobedo, Felipe Escobedo, and Francisca Escobedo.

Norberta is survived by her children, Patricia (Eric) Martin, Rachel Rosalez, and Diana Garcia; six...

Jul 7, 2026

Very Rev. Leo-Francis Daniels Kaczmarczyk, C.O.

January 1, 1938 - July 7, 2026

Fr. Leo-Francis Daniels Kaczmarczyk, C.O. was born in Hartford, Connecticut on January 1, 1938 to Leo Charles Daniels and Frances Ann Kaczmarczyk. He entered the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Rock Hill, South Carolina on August 21, 1958 and was ordained a priest June 5, 1965. His undergraduate...

Jul 6, 2026

PHARR- GEORGE MORENO GUTIERREZ, 80, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Victoriana Gutierrez; six siblings, Eloisa Gutierrez, Eduardo Gutierrez, Candelario Gutierrez, Ramiro Gutierrez, and Estela Gutierrez.

George is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gloria P. Gutierrez; two daughters, Ruth Gutierrez and Elizabeth Gutierrez; grandson, Paul...

Jul 6, 2026

REBECCA DE LA GARZA

EDINBURG - Rebeca De La Garza, 82, of Edinburg, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, in her hometown of Edinburg.

Born in Edinburg, Texas, Rebeca was the beloved daughter of Macedonio Aguilar and Concepcion Delgado. Throughout her life, she was known for her strength, independence, and generous heart. She lived life on her own terms, embracing...

Jul 5, 2026

MARY BARD

DONNA- Mary Bard, 80, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at her residence in Donna.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Guadalupe Ibanez; three brothers, John, Alfredo and Richard Ibanez; and three sisters, Elvira Cano, Elida Muniz, and Rosa Palacios.

Mary is survived by her husband, Douglas T. Bard; a son, Douglas Steven (Tiffany) Bard; four grandchildren,...

Jul 5, 2026

Alfredo “Fred” Castañeda Jr., 66, passed away Sunday, July 5th, 2026, at South Texas Health System - McAllen. 

Fred was born on August 4th, 1959 in Mercedes, Texas and was the eldest of seven children. He enjoyed baseball and was a little league pitcher as a youth. He graduated from Mercedes High School in 1977 and earned a Bachelor’s in Business...

Jul 4, 2026

CARLOS TAMEZ

EDINBURG - Carlos Tamez, 49, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Lubbock, TX. 

He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Dora Valdez; maternal grandfather, Jose Bautista; and father, Juan Tamez. 

Mr. Tamez is survived by his wife, Antonia Valdez De Tamez; five children, Jacklyn Renee (Francisco Javier) Alvarez, Carlos Alberto Tamez Jr., Angel Rene Tamez, Ricardo Jazel Tamez, Alexander...

Jul 4, 2026

ALAMO- MANUEL GUERRA, 74, passed away, Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Saul Guerra and Eulalia Rivera and a sister, Imelda Guerra.

Manuel is survived by his wife, Eunice Rivas; children, Keila D. Guerra, Nancy G. Reyna, Stephen G. Guerra, Cynthia A. Guerra; grandchildren, Andrew J. Reyna, Angelina N. Escamillla, Bethany...

Jul 3, 2026

ALAMO- Andrea Hernandez, 97, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Colonial Manor in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Hernandez; four children, Tomas Hernandez, Gabriel Pascual Hernandez, Jose Hernandez, Raul Hernandez; a brother, Teodoro Santoyo; and a sister, Jovita Santoyo; step brother, Juan Santoyo.

Andrea is survived by four children, Juan (Reyna) Hernandez, Jr., Maria Teresa (Juan)...

Jul 2, 2026

Victoriano Garza, 89, of Linn/ San Manuel passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in McAllen, Texas.

Born in Solino, Texas, Victoriano was a proud veteran, devoted cowboy, hardworking farmer and a skilled, self-employed welder who also enjoyed making pan de campo. Living a life defined by honor, strength and dedication, he answered the call to serve his country with...