Obituaries

Dec 28, 2025

ABELARDO "LALO" ARCAUTE

SAN JUAN-Abelardo "Lalo" Arcaute, 89, entered eternal rest Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Grand Terrace Rehabilitation Center in McAllen.

Lalo was a lifelong resident of San Juan and served as its Mayor for two terms. He was the city's first Hispanic mayor, and was especially proud of his role in expanding basic services throughout the city.

He continued his public...

Dec 28, 2025

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Dec 26, 2025

ALMA CYNTHIA PEREZ

PHARR – Alma Cynthia Perez, 47, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Alma is preceded in death by mother, Maria Rosa Montoya; and three siblings, Joel Montoya, Rene Montoya, and Ismael Montoya.

She is survived by her husband, Jaime Perez; her children, Jaime Perez Jr., Adamaris L. Perez, Jared Perez, Abigail Perez, and...

Dec 24, 2025

SOCORRO AGUILAR

EDINBURG – Socorro Aguilar, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Andres and Julia Arevalo; four siblings, Andres Arevalo Jr., Rodolfo Arevalo, Chelo Garcia, and Cruz Arevalo.

Mrs. Aguilar is survived by her husband, Rafael Aguilar; three children, Jaime Aguilar, Daniel (Dina) Aguilar, Lucinda Aguilar; six...

Dec 22, 2025

Dec 22, 2025

RAMON G. RIOS

EDINBURG – Ramon G. Rios, 85, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jovita Ybarra Rios; grandson, Jonathan David Rios; parents, Andres and Cristella Rios; six siblings, Alberto Rios, David Rios, Homero Rios, Alfredo Rios, Andres Rios Jr., and Florestella Rios Castilleja.

Mr. Rios is survived...

Dec 20, 2025

JOSE SIXTO BERRONES

SAN JUAN – Jose Sixto Berrones, 92, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his six siblings, Ignacio Berrones, Miguel Berrones, Abel Berrones, Refugio Berrones, Maria Berrones, and Josefa Berrones.

Mr. Berrones is survived by his five children, Juan Ramiro (Olivia) Berrones, Norma L. (+Rene) Yanez, Rogelio (Marissa)...

Dec 19, 2025

AROLDO OSCAR DE LEON, JR.

PHARR – Aroldo Oscar De Leon, Jr., 64, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his father, Aroldo De Leon.

Mr. De Leon is survived by his mother, Angelica De Leon; four siblings, Irma Platz, Albert De Leon, Lennie (Loren) De Leon Nelson, and Alex (Kristen)...

Dec 19, 2025

Dec 19, 2025

Dec 19, 2025

Kristina Yvette Garza

Edinburg - Kristina Yvette Garza, 46, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnoldo and Maria Garza. 

Ms. Garza is survived by her three siblings, Orlando (Judy) Garza, Omar Garza, Arnoldo Garza; aunts and uncles, Carmen Garza, Carlos Macias, Nasario Macias, Jose Luis Macias, Cristina Casas, Cecilia De...

Dec 19, 2025

MACARENA MARTINEZ

ALAMO - Macarena Martinez, 83, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

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

Mrs. Martinez is survived by her three children, Hipolito Martinez, Jose Martinez, Jaime (Elia) Martinez; eight grandchildren; six siblings, Irma Montes, Minerva (Humberto) Barrios, Maria (Guadalupe) Martinez, Omar (Frances) Garza, Dora Villanueva, and...

Dec 18, 2025

CALIXTRA GONZALEZ

PHARR - Calixtra Gonzalez, 72, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Donna. 

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Anabel Gonzalez; a granddaughter, Sarith Alvarez; parents, Felix and Francisca Belmares; and a sister, Lydia Carrizales. 

Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her husband, Ricardo Gonzalez Hernandez; children, Elizabeth (Francisco) Alvarez, Angelica Maria (Saul) Quintana, Ricardo (Ersilia) Gonzalez, Jr., Rodolfo (Margarita) Gonzalez,...

Dec 18, 2025

GUADALUPE C. GONZALEZ

SAN JUAN - Gudalupe C. Gonzalez, 91, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Hospital. 

He is preceded in death by his son, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Jr.; and his parents, Pablo and Evarista Gonzalez. 

Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Petra Gonzalez; his children, Eduardo (Alicia) Gonzalez, Beatriz (Roberto) Pitones, Javier (Norma) Gonzalez, Luz (Juan) Medina, Petra Gonzalez, Juan...

Dec 18, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

Filomena "Mena" Martinez, 76, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Patricio Martinez; daughter, Sonia Alejos; her parents, Apolonio and Eulalia Alejos; and a brother, Pedro Alejos.

Mrs. Martinez is survived by her five children, Sandra Martinez, Leonel Martinez, Angelica Villarreal, Francisco Martinez, Jaime Martinez; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Juana Alejos, Miguel Alejos,...

Dec 17, 2025

FERNANDO E. "NANO" RUIZ

SAN JUAN - Fernando E. "Nano" Ruiz, 61, died Wednesday December 17, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo and Juanita Ruiz.

Mr. Ruiz is survived by his siblings, Norma (Jonny) Enriquez, Cynthia Ruiz, Ricardo (Marisela) Ruiz, Jr., Irene Ruiz, Pedro (Sonia) Ruiz, Sara (Rigo) Gomez, Isabel (Hector Valdez)...