Obituaries
Leticia Gonzalez
May 29, 2026
LETICIA GONZALEZ
EDINBURG – Leticia Gonzalez, 64, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, in Edinburg.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Vanessa Nicole Gonzalez; mother, Maria Elma Gomez; and brother, Rodolfo “Rudy” Gomez.
Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her husband, Victor Manuel Alvarado; two children, Julian Andres (Kristal) Gonzalez, Gabriela Angelina (Juan) Dominguez; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; eight siblings, Roberto Gomez,...
Carlos Alejandro Gallegos
May 27, 2026
CARLOS ALEJANDRO GALLEGOS
EDINBURG – Carlos Alejandro Gallegos, 22, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen.
Carlos Alejandro is survived by his parents, Carlos Gallegos Perez and Sandra L. Esquivel; two sisters, Jocelyn and Vanessa Gallegos; several aunts and uncles; and various cousins.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary Sunday, May 31, 2026,...
Iris Morales
May 27, 2026
IRIS MORALES
ALAMO - Iris Morales, 66, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen.
She is preceded in death by her son, Cristobal Colon.
She is survived by her husband, Felipe Alambar; four children, Marta Colon, Ramiro Colon, Francisco Colon, and Diego Colon.
Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg.
Cruz Arispe
May 27, 2026
CRUZ ARISPE
EDINBURG - Cruz Arispe 68 of Edinburg, TX passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at home peacefully surrounded by her family.
Born in San Juan, TX. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Guadalupe (Ernesta) Arispe.
Cruz was known for her hard-working ethics. She approached every chapter of her life with determination and grace. She was committed to her...
Alicia Chapa
May 27, 2026
ALICIA CHAPA
PHARR – Alicia Chapa, 51, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
Alicia is survived by her parents, Arturo Chapa Montalvo and Maria Villa Rico.; four siblings, Maria De La Luz (Daniel Gomez) Chapa, Maria Del Carmen (Jaime Sarmiento) Chapa, Felicitas Alejandra (Alberto Pillot) Chapa, Jose Arturo (Senida) Chapa.; and various nieces and nephews.
Visitation...
Marisela Riddle
May 26, 2026
Marisela Riddle
Marisela Riddle,67, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Aurora House Foundation in Weslaco.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Gonzalez and Raquel Rivera; four brothers, Jesus Gonzalez Jr., Erasmo Abel Gonzalez, Jaime Gonzalez, and Gilberto Gonzalez.
Marisela is survived by her two children, Marco Antonio Gonzalez and Matthew Dylan Riddle.; three siblings, Julio (Nora Elizabeth) Martinez, Cynthia...
Neena Bridgitte Hernandez
May 25, 2026
NEENA BRIDGITTE HERNANDEZ
EDINBURG – Neena Bridgitte Hernandez, 37, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg.
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we remember Neena who passed away far too soon. A woman of remarkable intelligence, compassion, and creativity, she touched countless lives with her warmth, humor, and generous spirit.
An accomplished and highly educated woman,...
Maria De La Luz Flores De Tamez
May 24, 2026
MARIA DE LA LUZ FLORES DE TAMEZ
MISSION – Maria De La Luz Flores De Tamez, 90, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Colonial Manor in Pharr.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Enrique Tamez.
Mrs. Tamez is survived by her son, Enrique (Martha) Tamez Flores; three grandchildren, David (Veronica Ortega) Tamez, Adrian (Melissa) Tamez, Humberto (Liann) Tamez; three great-grandchildren,...
Eliberto C. Reyna Jr.
May 23, 2026
Eliberto C. Reyna Jr., 77, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at South Texas Health System Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eliberto and Maria Lydia Reyna.
Mr. Reyna is survived by his wife, Noelia S. Reyna; two stepchildren, Beatrice (Fabian) Ochoa, Vitelio (Cynthia) Munoz III; two brothers, Oscar (Maria Elena) Reyna, Luis Reyna; nephews, OJ Reyna, Luis Armando...
Joel Morales
May 22, 2026
JOEL MORALES
Joel Morales, 59, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at DHR Health in Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro Morales and Maria Gloria Lopez; and sister, Maria De Los Angeles Morales.
Joel is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Alanis Beltran; six children, Diana Torres, Joel Morales Jr., Orlando (Alexa Gonzalez) Morales, Kassandra (Arnoldo) Morales, Analee Morales, and...
Joel Arnoldo Tamez
May 22, 2026
Joel Arnoldo Tamez, 49, passed away, Friday, May 22, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Hermilo and Leonora Tamez.
Joel is survived by his siblings, Nora Elva (Michael) Navarro, Juan Hermilo (Melissa) Tamez Jr.; nine nieces and nephews; and two great-nieces.
Cremation took place at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg. Visitation will begin at...
Octavio Almanza
May 22, 2026
OCTAVIO ALMANZA
ALAMO - Octavio Almanza, 59, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his residence in Alamo.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Juvencio and Ovelina Almanza; and sister, Elia Almanza.
Mr. Almanza is survived by his wife, Lorena Almanza; daughter, Jacquelynn Almanza; and brother, Joel Almanza.
Cremation will take place at Memorial Funeral Home, 311 E. Expressway 83 in San...
Consuelo Luna Jimenez
May 22, 2026
CONSUELO LUNA JIMENEZ
SAN JUAN – Consuelo Jimenez, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, in San Juan, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Pancho Jimenez; parents, Moises and Valentina Luna; two siblings, Reynaldo Herebia, Emma Luna; cousins and siblings that she raised, Margarito Guajardo Jr., Mario Guajardo, and Alma Guajardo.
Consuelo is survived by her nephews who she also...
Leonel Herrera Sr.
May 22, 2026
LEONEL HERERRA SR.
EDINBURG – Leonel Herrera Sr., 86, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Beatrice Herrera; three siblings, Rafael Herrera, Raul Herrera, and Alicia Aus.
Mr. Herrera is survived by his wife, San Juana Herrera; three children, Joel Herrera, Yolanda Herrera (Paul) Garza, Leonel Herrera Jr.; two...
Carlos Hernandez
May 21, 2026
CARLOS HERNANDEZ EDINBURG – Carlos Hernandez, 66, falleció el jueves, 21 de mayo de 2026, en su residencia en Edinburg.
Le preceden en muerte sus padres, Adelmiro y Francisca Hernández; y su hermano, Gilberto Hernández. Le sobreviven su esposa, Abigail Hernández; tres hijos, Dra. Sarai (Marin Alvarado) Hernández, Rebecca (Carlos) Hernández, Daniel Hernández; seis nietos, Alduin M. Hernández, Aloy D. Hernández,...
Fred Tamayo III
May 21, 2026
FRED TAMAYO III
PHARR - Fred Tamayo III, 75, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at South Texas Health System Edinburg.
Mr. Tamayo is survived by his wife, Cristela S. Diaz; a son, Peter Velasco; seven siblings, Lily Tamayo, Dorothy Tamayo (Naylin) Scott, George (Charlie) Tamayo, Ellie Tamayo Medina, Daniel (Julia) Tamayo, Felix (Susie) Tamayo, Elaine T. (Jorge) Rodriguez.
Visitation will begin at...
Lorena Rivera
May 19, 2026
LORENA RIVERA
HIDALGO- Lorena Rivera, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
She is preceded in death by her parents Alfonso and Lorenza Maldonado.
Lorena is survived by her husband Diego Luis Rivera; Five children, Apolonia (Samuel) Rivera Jnobaptiste, Lorena Rivera, Maria Apolonia Rivera, Diego Alfonso (Maria Del Carmen) Rivera, and Tania (Jose V. Jr) Garza;...
Sylvia Alamia Peña
May 19, 2026
SYLVIA ALAMIA PEÑA
EDINBURG - It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Sylvia Alamia Peña, who died peacefully on May 19, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Edinburg, Texas on August 6, 1938, she was the matriarch and heart of the Peña family, spreading love and kindness wherever she...
Maria De Jesus Jauregui
May 18, 2026
MARIA DE JESUS JAUREGUI
EDINBURG - Maria De Jesus Jauregui, 74, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Maria Guadalupe Delgadillo and Roque Aguirre; and sister, Maria Guadalupe Aguirre.
Mrs. Jauregui is survived by her husband, Javier Jauregui; three children, Mary (Marco) Rios, Rosie (Rey Castillo) Jauregui, Delia Jauregui;...
Jose Martin Sanchez
May 18, 2026
JOSE MARTIN SANCHEZ
MISSION - Jose Martin Sanchez, 67, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at South Texas Health System McAllen.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Maria Sanchez and Lydia Diaz.
Mr. Sanchez is survived by his wife, Elsa Gatica; daughter, Denise Sanchez; and brother, Gerardo Sanchez.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary Thursday, May...

