Obituaries

Apr 26, 2026

CARLOS J. ANAYA

SAN JUAN – Carlos J. Anaya, 68, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Merced and Maria Elena Anaya Jr.; and three siblings, Mateo Anaya, Maria Cristina Maldonado and Juan Fidencio Anaya.

Carlos is survived by his two children, Teresita De Jeus (Jose Gerardo Moreno) Anaya and Isael (Yanie) Anaya; granddaughter,...

Apr 26, 2026

Apr 25, 2026

LEANDRO GUERRERO

ALAMO - Leandro Guerrero, 77, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center in Houston.  

Leandro was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and hardworking man whose life was centered around family. He shared a deep and lasting love with his wife, and together they built a life rooted in love, strength, and devotion....

Apr 25, 2026

Apr 25, 2026

JUAN CANO III

SAN JUAN – Juan Cano III, 85, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by two daughters, Sylvia Cano, and Sandra Cano; his parents, Juan Jr. and Guadalupe Cano; and several siblings.

Juan is survived by his eight children, Alicia (Armando Guajardo) Cano, Janie (Herman) Olvera, Elena (Ruben) Cavazos,...

Apr 24, 2026

GREGORIA G. ORTIZ

EDINBURG - Gregoria G. Ortiz, 86, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eduardo Ortiz; son, Eduardo Arnold Ortiz; parents, Cosme Gonzalez and Guadalupe Martinez; four siblings, Enriqueta Geizer, Aurelia Robles, Thomas Gonzalez, and Vare Gonzalez. 

Mrs. Ortiz is survived by her son, George G. (Sylvia Garcia) Ortiz;...

Apr 24, 2026

Apr 24, 2026

Maria Del Roble Chapa Gomez Pruneda, 85, went to be with our Lord on April 24, 2026, surrounded by her family in San Antonio. A devoted mother and grandmother, she lived a life grounded in faith, family, and resilience.

Born November 9, 1940, in Pharr, Texas, to Adelina Chapa and Francisco Gómez, Maria grew up as their only child, embraced by...

Apr 24, 2026

EVANGELINA F. ESPINOZA 

PHARR – Evangelina F. Espinoza, 95, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at her residence in Pharr. She was born in Odem, TX, on September 22,1930. 

Eva, as she was known by all who knew her, was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She gave her all in all aspects of work, life, and family....

Apr 23, 2026

ALAMO - Elva Vela Flores, 79, died Thursday April 23, 2026, at McAllen Medical Center. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Odon Vela and Maria Bartola Flores. 

Elva is survived by her children, Sandra (Cristobal) Garcia, Maribel (Vidal) Gutierrez, Javier (Maria) Martinez, Juan De Dios (Cecilia) Martinez, Isaias Raul Martinez; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with...

Apr 22, 2026

HERMAN NEAL PEARSON

EDINBURG – Herman Neal Pearson, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his son, Peter Lopez; parents, Clifford L. Pearson and Audrey Kruse Shaw; and brother, Virgil Culp.

Mr. Pearson is survived by his wife, Luisa Cabrera Pearson; four children, Beverly Rosas, Jessica Pearson, Jeremy Pearson, Sonya Alanis; seven...

Apr 22, 2026

GUADALUPE REYES JR.

EDINBURG - Guadalupe Reyes Jr., 78, passed away Wednesday. April 22, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Moreno; parents, Guadalupe and Enriqueta Reyes Sr.; and brother, Jorge Reyes.

Mr. Reyes is survived by his eight children, Alma (Roberto) Reyes, Guadalupe Daniel (Lupita) Reyes, Dora (Rogelio) Estrada, Nora (Raymundo) Velazco,...

Apr 21, 2026

JAIDAN ANGEL PHILLIPS

FORT WORTH – Jaidan Angel Phillips, 27, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jaidan is survived by his mother, Sonia Elizabeth Salazar; two siblings, Jade Elena Salazar, Arianna K. Carreon; maternal grandmother, Imelda Salazar; uncle, Benny (Jenna) Salazar; two cousins, Jaxson Salazar and Blake Salazar; and Godmother, Elena Cortez.

He is preceded in death by his...

Apr 21, 2026

Pharr - Victoria Yaneth Ayala, 23, entered eternal rest Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

Victoria is survived by her parents, Vanessa and Rolando Ayala Jr.; three siblings, Rolando Ayala III, Veronica Ayala, Valeria Ayala; her boyfriend, Brandon Navarro; paternal grandparents, Rolando and Graciela Ayala; and maternal grandparents, Juan and Irene Alvarez.

The world is quieter without her...

Apr 21, 2026

INOCENCIO DIAZ

EDINBURG – Inocencio Diaz, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.

Mr. Diaz spent most of his life working as a truck driver. On May 8, 1990, he was ordained as a deacon at Holy Family Catholic Church, answering a higher calling with the same faith and devotion that guided his life.

He was known for...

Apr 21, 2026

PAULITA HERNANDEZ

MCALLEN – Paulita Hernandez, 101, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her residence in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Hernandez; and her parents, Ruperto and Virginia Alvarez.

Paulita is survived by her 13 children: Pedro Hernandez; Dolorez (Rene /03-18-2018) Saenz; Francisca Torres; Manuela (Jose Antonio) De Perez; Trinidad (Efrain) Delgado; Aurelio (Virginia) Hernandez; Alfonso (Josefina)...

Apr 21, 2026

CELIA L. ANZALDUA

EDINBURG – Celia L. Anzaldua, 92, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Comfort House in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Adalberto Anzaldua; granddaughter, Andrea Teresse Anzaldua; parents, Roman V. and Lilia Lopez; three siblings, David Lopez, Armando Lopez, and Olga Villarreal.

Mrs. Anzaldua is survived by her three children, Omar (Dalinda) Anzaldua, Ronaldo (Maggie) Anzaldua,...

Apr 19, 2026

ELVIA RESENDEZ

HIDALGO – Elvia Resendez, 85, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Domingo and Maria Lozano; and two children, Maria De Los Angeles and Juan Pedro Resendez.

Elvia is survived by her seven children, Flor L. (Juan) Campos, Mary (Hector) Moroles, Mary Lou (Robert) Resendez, Jorge (Nancy)...

Apr 17, 2026

GILBERT MUNOZ JR.

MCALLEN – Gilberto Munoz Jr., 72, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, in McAllen.

Gilbert is survived by his daughter, Candace J. (Colton) Del Bosque; granddaughter, Serafina Del Bosque; and a sister, Imelda M. (Weldon) Jones.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. with a 6 p.m. Memorial Service Friday, April 24, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home, 311 E. Expressway 83,...

Apr 17, 2026

ROSALINDA ALANIS

HARGILL – Rosalinda Alanis, 68, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Grand Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her father, Salvador Becerra; and a sister, Juanita Becerra.

Rosalinda is survived by her two children, Belen (Hector) Alanis and Estevan Alanis; two grandchildren, James Alanis and Ismael Martinez; mother, Gilberta Becerra; and five siblings, Estella...