Obituaries

Jun 16, 2026

FRANCISCA DE LA TORRE DE MARTINEZ

SAN JUAN – Francisca De La Torre De Martinez, 75, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Las Alturas De Penitas Nursing home.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Erasmo Martinez.

Francisca is survived by her children, Jerry (Berenice Treviño) Martinez and Erika (Sergio) Martinez De Flores; four grandchildren, Gian Martinez, Amaury Flores, Camila Flores,...

Jun 16, 2026

ROMAN GARZA RIOS

MCALLEN – Roman Garza Rios, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Rios our father, was born on October 23, 1934, in a small town in Sunnyland, Texas—a place where life was simple, but not always easy. From those early days, he learned the value of hard work, resilience, and standing strong,...

Jun 16, 2026

Amador Sandoval

February 6, 1940 – June 16, 2026

Amador Sandoval, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at his home in Pharr, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 6, 1940, in Fronton, Texas, to his loving parents Gustavo and Encarnacion Sandoval.

Amador grew up in San Juan, Texas, where his roots were planted, and later...

Jun 16, 2026

JOSE GUILLERMO PARDO

EDINBURG – Jose Guillermo Pardo, 43, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Natividad Robles Pardo and Jose Guillermo Pardo Castillo; and maternal grandfather, Julian Gallegos Guevara.

Jose is survived by his wife, Cindy Ramirez; three children, Valerie Vallejo, Corina Arely Pardo, Jose Guillermo...

Jun 16, 2026

MARTA ESCOBEDO BARREIRO

Marta Escobedo Barreiro 77, passed away, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence in Mission.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Maria and Josefina Escobedo; and two siblings, Jose and Bertha Escobedo.

Marta is survived by her husband, Alfredo Barreiro; three children, Alfredo (Maria) Barreiro Jr., Marta Alicia (Johnny) Barreiro, Aleena (Ricardo) Flores; six grandchildren, Sol Ines...

Jun 16, 2026

ROMAN E. TREVINO

EDINBURG – Roman E. Trevino, 95, a longtime resident of Edinburg, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his son, Roman Trevino Jr.; and daughter, Felipa Flores.

Mr. Trevino is survived by his wife, Adela Maciel Trevino; three children, San Juanita (Ralph) Leal, Pablo (Mary) Trevino, Elena Trevino; seven...

Jun 15, 2026

NICOLE DELGADO TRUJILLO

DONNA– Nicole Delgado Trujillo, infant, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents.

Nicole is survived by her parents, Perla Trujillo and Jose Nicolas Delgado Espinoza; brother, Javier Diaz; paternal grandparents; as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., Friday, June 19,...

Jun 15, 2026

HECTOR GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Hector Gonzalez, 75, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg.

Mr. Gonzalez dedicated 42 years to Edinburg CISD. His greatest love was his family. He enjoyed family gatherings, fishing, golfing, and hunting. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Santos Gonzalez; brother, Raul...

Jun 15, 2026

TORIBIO VELAZQUEZ

SAN JUAN – Toribio Velazquez, 68, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Velazquez and Natalia Gonzalez; three siblings, Evangelina Salinas, Bertha Flores, and Joe Velazquez.

Mr. Velazquez is survived by his wife, Aida T. Velazquez; two children, Marilyn (Barac) Garcia, Jorge A. Velazquez; four grandchildren,...

Jun 13, 2026

DOMINGO PALOMO JR.

EDINBURG – Domingo Palomo Jr., 78, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Domingo Palomo Sr. and Abrana Reyna Palomo; and a brother, Jesse Palomo.

Mr. Palomo is survived by his wife of 52 years, Manuela January Palomo; three children, Domingo Palomo III, David Palomo, Jennette Palomo;...

Jun 13, 2026

SANDRA D. SANCHEZ ZUNIGA

SAN JUAN – Sandra D. Sanchez Zuniga, 76, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Cornerstone Regional Hospital in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alberto and Delia Sanchez.

Mrs. Zuniga is survived by her three children, Yvonne Y. (Ariel) Mendiola, Rolando (Mia) Teran Jr., Ronnie (Chelsea) Teran; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three siblings, Alberto J....

Jun 13, 2026

GENOVEVO VILLANUEVA

EDINBURG – Genovevo Villanueva, 76, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Vicenta Villanueva; two brothers, Jesus Villanueva, and Jose Luis Villanueva.

Mr. Villanueva is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Villanueva; son, Abiel Lamar Villanueva; a granddaughter, Lynette Glorin Villanueva; six siblings, Gloria Villanueva, Olga...

Jun 12, 2026

Eber Sanchez, 22, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leonilo Rodriguez; paternal grandparents, Aristeo Sanchez Cadena and Antonia Ruiz Luviano.

Eber is survived by his parents, Joel and Judith Sanchez; a brother, Jared Sanchez; maternal grandmother, Reymunda Hernandez; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with...

Jun 11, 2026

Juan Saenz Villarreal, 79, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Otila Chavez de Saenz; his parents, Jose Angel Saenz and Melecia Villarreal; two siblings, Jesus Saenz and Tomasita Saenz.

Mr. Villarreal is survived by his four children, Sonia Ruiz, Tadeo Saenz, Ruby Flores, Betty Rebollar; seven...

Jun 10, 2026

JOSE DIAZ RODRIGUEZ

EDINBURG – Jose Diaz Rodriguez, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Maria De Jesus Rodriguez; two siblings, Apolonia R. Urbina and Eduardo Rodriguez.

Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his wife, Minerva E. Rodriguez; six children, Elizabeth R. (Rodolfo) Guerrero, Jose Alfredo...

Jun 10, 2026

NORBERTO ESCARENO

Norberto Escareño, 100, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his residence in Pharr, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Juana C. Escareño; two children, Maria Del Carmen Sotelo and Alejo Escareño; parents, Alejo and Carmen Escareño; seven brothers; three sisters; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren.

Norberto is survived by his four children, Dehlia (Joe) Flores, Raul (Criselda)...

Jun 10, 2026

HILDA Z. GUZMAN

EDINBURG – Hilda Z. Guzman, 90, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg surrounded by family. 

Born in 1935 in Linn, Texas, she was raised by hard working parents who instilled her dedicated work ethic and her commitment to community service. She married the love of her...

Jun 9, 2026

Jun 9, 2026

Dora Alicia Matias, 68 passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her residence in Nederland, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her son, Jose De Jesus Ferrer; her parents, Teodora Nava Matias and Eduardo Matias; three siblings, Isabel Sarinana, Maria Magdalena Vasquez and Walfred Matias.

Dora is survived by her six children, Jose Eduardo Ferrer, Marlen Ferrer, Dora Karen Matias, Yesenia...

Jun 9, 2026

ARGELIA DE LEON

PHARR – Argelia De Leon, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Colonial Manor Advance Rehab & Healthcare in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Simon Quintanilla and Cristela Anaya.

Argelia is survived by her children, Mary Leal De Leon, Nydia (Roberto) Cavazos, Aristeo (LiBia) De Leon, Jr., Juan Angel (Abigail) De Leon, Romeo (Mayra) De...