Obituaries

Julio Gaytan

Julio Gaytan

Aug 9, 2026

Alamo-- Julio Gaytan, 51, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Serveriano Gaytan and Amelia Posada.

Julio is survived by his wife, Adriana Rodriguez; four children, Amelia Gaytan, Julio Gaytan Jr., Bryan Gaytan, Aylin Gaytan; and 11 siblings, Luisa Cota, Amelia Morales, Irene Gaytan, Miguel Gaytan, Andrea Gaytan, Elena...

Grabiela T. Garcia

Grabiela T. Garcia

Aug 9, 2026

Grabiela T. Garcia, 89, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg, TX.

Grabiela was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was defined by love, family, strength, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear. For 89 years, she created a lifetime of memories that will be cherished by all who had the blessing of...

Lusinda V. Ramirez

Lusinda V. Ramirez

Aug 8, 2026

LUSINDA V. RAMIREZ

EDINBURG – Lusinda V. Ramirez, 92, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Ramirez; son, Natividad “Net” Ramirez; daughter-in-law, Elena Ramirez; parents, Benito and Ropaja Villanueva; five siblings, Antonio Almazan, Juanita Gonzalez, Maria Rodriguez, Jose Villanueva, and Josefina Villanueva.

Mrs. Ramirez is survived by her six...

Irene Ibarra Hinojosa

Irene Ibarra Hinojosa

Aug 6, 2026

Irene Ibarra Hinojosa, 88, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Sebastian Salazar; parents, Pedro and Simona Ibarra; and three brothers, Julio Ibarra, Julian Ibarra and Patricio Bolaños.

Irene is survived by three children, Maria Lozano, Elizabeth (Felix A. Martinez) Salazar, Osvaldo Bolaños; and four grandchildren, Jazmin Lozano, Alexis Martinez,...

Amado Espinoza Ramirez

Amado Espinoza Ramirez

Aug 5, 2026

EDINBURG – Amado Espinoza Ramirez, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Hernandez Delgado; and siblings, Juan Espinoza Ramirez, Daniel Espinoza Ramirez, Maura Polendo, Emiliano Espinoza, Rosa Espinoza, Maria Cruz Garcia, Enriqueta Casarez, Celia Lopez and Andrea Espinoza.

Amado is survived by eight children, Jorge...

Domingo R. Perez

Domingo R. Perez

Aug 5, 2026

DOMINGO R. PEREZ

HIDALGO- Domingo R. Perez, 76, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at South Texas Health System McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Anselmo and Teodora Perez; and four brothers, Ambrosio Perez, Juan De Dios Perez, Gerardo Perez and Anselmo Perez Jr.

Domingo is survived by his wife, Guadalupe R. Perez; a son, Gustavo Perez; four siblings, Santos...

Ma Eugenia Alvarez

Ma Eugenia Alvarez

Aug 5, 2026

EDINBURG – Ma. Eugenia Álvarez, de 74 años, falleció el miércoles 5 de agosto de 2026 en el hospital South Texas Health System McAllen.

Le precedieron en vida sus padres, Cipriano y María Del Carmen Barrera; y dos hermanos, Blanca Galván y Martín Barrera.

A Ma. Eugenia le sobreviven su esposo, Felipe Álvarez; dos hijos, Myrna Alvarez y Felipe Jr. (Marisol) Álvarez;...

Yolanda T. Rodriguez

Yolanda T. Rodriguez

Aug 4, 2026

SAN JUAN- Yolanda T. Rodriguez, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Biltmore Assisted Living in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose De Jesus Rodriguez; and her parents, Marcelino and Francisca Ramos.

Yolanda is survived by her daughter, Gina R. (Alejo) De Leon; granddaughter, Alexis Monique De Leon; and a brother, Jesus Joel Solis.

Cremation will take place...

Marjorie Anne Estevis

Marjorie Anne Estevis

Aug 4, 2026

MARJORIE ANNE ESTEVIS

EDINBURG – Dr. Marjorie Anne Estevis, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg surrounded by her loving family.

Anne, as she preferred to be called, was born in Gladewater, Texas and spent most of her childhood in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Roy Miller High School. She...

Ausencia Rivera Villarreal

Ausencia Rivera Villarreal

Aug 3, 2026

Ausencia Rivera Villarreal, 84, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at her residence in Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alberto Rivera Sr. and Concepcion S. Rivera; five siblings, Erineo Rivera, Alejandro Rivera Sr., Silvestre Rivera Sr., Flavia R. Quesada, Celedonia R. Escobedo; and her lifetime companion, Pedro Leal.

Ausencia is survived by her daughter, Molly Gallegos; a granddaughter,...

Maria Elva De León

Maria Elva De León

Aug 2, 2026

MARIA ELVA DE LEÓN

MCALLEN - Maria Elva De León passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026 at the age of 74.

Born on December 2, 1951 in McAllen, Texas Maria lived a life dedicated to education, faith, and family. She served as an elementary school principal for many years, where she touched the lives of countless students, teachers, and families through...

Leticia G. Torres

Leticia G. Torres

Aug 1, 2026

LETICIA G. TORRES

SAN JUAN - Leticia G. Torres, 70, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Aurora House in Weslaco. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Erasmo and Socorro Gonzalez. 

Mrs. Torres is survived by her daughter, Susie Torres; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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

Funeral services are under the...

Gumercindo Mariscal

Gumercindo Mariscal

Jul 30, 2026

GUMERCINDO MARISCAL

EDINBURG - Gumercindo Mariscal, 85, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at South Texas Health System Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his five siblings, Juan Mariscal, Mariana Mariscal, Maria De Jesus Mariscal, Guadalupe Mariscal, and Maria Concepcion Barrera. 

Mr. Mariscal is survived by his four siblings, Maria Del Socorro Mariscal, Marcos Mariscal, Cruz Mariscal, Civilo Mariscal; numerous nieces and...

Olivia Carrillo Elizondo

Olivia Carrillo Elizondo

Jul 29, 2026

OLIVIA CARRILLO ELIZONDO

SAN JUAN- Olivia Carrillo Elizondo, 66, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her son, Roy Edward Elizondo.

Olivia is survived by her husband, Felipe Angel Elizondo; seven children, Marin Carrillo, Karina Rodriguez, Nancy Elizondo, Sarai Elizondo, Angel Elizondo, Marlen Elizondo, Felipe Alejandro Elizondo; and 21 grandchildren.

Visitation will...

Herlinda G. Reyna

Herlinda G. Reyna

Jul 28, 2026

HERLINDA GARZA REYNA

Herlinda Garza Reyna, 97, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at her residence in McAllen.

Herlinda was a lifelong resident of McAllen and a member of Our Lady Sorrows Catholic Church. She was a devoted Catholic who prayed the rosary and read her bible daily. She worked as a bookkeeper for Britton's Fine Jewelry for 25 years before working...

Estefana Castillo

Estefana Castillo

Jul 28, 2026

Estefana Castillo, 99, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at South Texas Health System Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Castillo; her parents, Juan & Paula Garza; seven siblings, Jesusa Garza, Consuelo Garza, Rufino Garza, Humberto Garza, Delia Acuña, Luisa Ramon, and Lucia Alanis.

Mrs. Castillo is survived by her grandson, Max (Lissette) Castillo; four great-grandchildren, Drea Castillo,...

Jose Luis Garza

Jose Luis Garza

Jul 25, 2026

DONNA- Jose Luis Garza, 79, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 at his residence in Donna.

He is preceded in death by two siblings, Ramiro Garza and Lydia Camarillo.

Jose is survived by his wife of 57 years, Juanita Garza; six children, Joe (Lynett) Garza, Eric Garza, Lorena (Arnol) Ortiz, Armando Garza, Melissa (David Bosquez) Garza, Dynessa Garza; 32 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren;...

Joel Badillo

Joel Badillo

Jul 23, 2026

JOEL BADILLO

ALAMO – Joel Badillo, 64, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at The Heights of Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Reyes and Aurelia Badillo; and brother, Mario Javier Badillo.

Mr. Badillo is survived by his wife, Maria Isabel Rocha; son, Anthony Joel Badillo; three step-children, Alejandra Rocha, Evelyn Rocha, Jorge (Karla) Rocha; two grandchildren, Hiram Rocha, Emmanuel...

Domingo Balderas

Domingo Balderas

Jul 22, 2026

DOMINGO BALDERAS

DONNA – Domingo Balderas, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas surrounded by his son and siblings.

Whether it was a family gathering, a backyard cookout, or a celebration with friends, he was often the life of the party, bringing laughter, stories, and his signature one-line jokes that could leave everyone smiling.

His...

Juan Manuel Beltran

Juan Manuel Beltran

Jul 22, 2026

ALAMO- Juan Manuel Beltran, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at his residence in Alamo.

Juan is survived by five children, Juan Manuel Beltran Jr., Ricardo Beltran, Lorena Almanza, Sylvia Pedroza, Claudia Beltran; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five siblings, Isabel Beltran, Maria Luisa Flores, San Juana Beltran, Irene Beltran, Diana Flores and Pedro Beltran.

He is preceded in death by...