Obituaries

Prisciliano G. Mendoza

Prisciliano G. Mendoza

Jun 1, 2026

PRISCILIANO G. MENDOZA

EDINBURG – Prisciliano, 80, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.

Prisciliano is survived by his wife, Agustina Mendoza; children, Martha (Roger) Perales, Blanca (Ruben) Lopez, Jorge (Norma) Mendoza, Gil Roel (Eliza) Mendoza, Prisciliano (Cristina) Mendoza Jr.; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary, Tuesday, June 2, 2026...

Viola Salinas

Viola Salinas

Jun 1, 2026

In Loving Memory of Viola Salinas

Viola Salinas, age 85, of Alamo, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Viola was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and a dear friend who touched countless lives with her kindness, warmth, and generous spirit. She was the heart of her family and...

Carmen Rasgado Leon

Carmen Rasgado Leon

May 31, 2026

CARMEN RASGADO LEON 

DONNA – Carmen Rasgado Leon, 95, died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her residence in Donna. 

She is preceded in death by two children, Rene and Ricardo Montiel; parents, Celestino Rasgado and Isabel Leon; and five siblings.

Carmen is survived by five children, Guadalupe (Eduardo) Aquino, Isaul (Adela) Correa, Rafael Montiel, Rogelio Montiel, Rubicela Montiel; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three...

Rogelio "Kiro" Alaniz

Rogelio "Kiro" Alaniz

May 29, 2026

ROGELIO “KIRO” ALANIZ 

ALAMO - Rogelio “Kiro” Alaniz, 88, died Friday, May 29, 2026, at Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare in McAllen. 

Mr. Alaniz was a lifelong resident of Alamo and a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Martiniano Alaniz Sr. and Manuela Leal Alaniz; three brothers, Rafael Alaniz, Cruz Alaniz, Inocencio Alaniz; and four sisters,...

Leticia Gonzalez

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; father, Pedro Gomez; five great-grandchildren; eight...

Francisco Gonzales

Francisco Gonzales

May 28, 2026

FRANCISCO GONZALES

EDINBURG – Francisco Gonzales, 86, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Comfort House in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Vidal and Julia Gonzales; and two siblings, Raul Gonzales and Margarita Luna.

Mr. Gonzales is survived by his wife, Maria A. Gonzales; four children, Marta Viera, Francisco (Angela) Gonzales Jr., Sandra Gonzales, David Manuel (Thelma) Gonzales; nine...

Carlos Alejandro Gallegos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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,...