Obituaries

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 9, 2025

Maria R. “Cuca” Palacios

Maria del Refugio “Cuca” Berrones Palacios, 93, of Pharr, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2025.

Born on September 3, 1932, in McAllen, Texas, Cuca was the fifth-born of ten siblings. From a young age, she grew up singing in church, nurturing a lifelong love of music. She later shared her beautiful voice as part of a singing...

Dec 7, 2025

Dec 6, 2025

SAN JUAN – Guadalupe “Lupe” Rodriguez, 73, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Alamo, Lupe made San Juan his home in 1987, where he built a life rooted in service, faith, and deep devotion to his community. He dedicated many years to public service, serving as President of the...

Dec 6, 2025

MARIA DE JESUS “MARY” BENAVIDES

EDINBURG – Maria De Jesus “Mary” Benavides, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois, and later moved to Texas, where she graduated from Roma High School.

She loved cheering on her Gonzaga Bulldogs, but her happiest moments were spent watching her grandchildren play. She was incredibly proud of Nicole, Aidan, and EJ...

Dec 5, 2025

Dec 4, 2025

VICTORIA R. GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Victoria R. Gonzalez, 88, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilberto Gonzalez.

Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her two siblings, Leonila (Jesus) Gaytan, Alfonso Rodriguez; numerous nieces and nephews; and all her beloved church friends.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m....

Dec 3, 2025

EDINBURG – JUANITA IRENE ESCOBAR

Juanita Irene Escobar, 81, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at South Texas Health System Edinburg, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Pharr, Texas, Juanita spent most of her life as a proud resident of the Edinburg community. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose presence brought warmth...

Dec 3, 2025

JAMES D. POE

SAN JUAN – James D. Poe, de 71 años, un devoto servidor de Dios, esposo amoroso y querido padre y abuelo, falleció en paz el miércoles 3 de diciembre de 2025, rodeado de su familia. Fue un hombre cuya vida se caracterizó por una fe inquebrantable, generosidad y un corazón que derramaba amor en todas las personas con...

Nov 30, 2025

JOSEFINA M. PEREZ

EDINBURG - Josefina M. Perez, 82, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Virginia Knight; and her brother, Ignacio Perez. 

Mrs. Perez is survived by her 12 children, Danny Perez, Humberto Perez, Felicitas Martinez, Antonia Perez, Crispina (Christopher) Brock, Maria (Richard) Reyes, Maria Banda, Andres (Diana)...

Nov 29, 2025

ELOY GARZA III

McAllen-Eloy Garza III, 42, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Eloy is survived by his wife, Christine Chico; a son, Roe Melendez Jr.; parents, Eloy and Elizabeth Garza Jr.; and siblings, Joseph Daniel Garza and Lizeth Garza.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at...

Nov 25, 2025

JOSE OVIDIO HINOJOSA 

Jose Ovidio Hinojosa , 94, from San Javier, NL, Mexico passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, surrounded by his family at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife Ofelia Franco; parents, Maximino Hinojosa and Maria De Los Angeles Guerra; and his two sisters, Rebecca Hinojosa Balderas and Maria De Jesus Garza.

Ovidio is survived by...

Nov 25, 2025

Nov 23, 2025

THOMAS JAY GOMEZ

ALAMO - Thomas Jay Gomez, 20, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Ben Bolt, Texas.

Thomas is survived by his parents, Sammy and Rachel Gomez; his three siblings, Jacob Lee Gomez, Faith Violet Gomez, and Audrie (Erik) Amaya; maternal grandparents, Ignacio Sr. and Maria Bernal; paternal grandparents, Jesus and Aracelia Gomez; aunts & uncles, Irene Bernal, Heraclio Bernal,...

Nov 23, 2025

Nov 22, 2025

FRANCISCA UVALLE

PHARR – Francisca Uvalle, 87, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, at The Heights at Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Uvalle; her parents, Felipe and Josefina Lucio; and five siblings, Guadalupe Sanchez, Elias Lucio, Cecilia Aviles, Irene Abitua, and Felipe Lucio.

Mrs. Uvalle is survived by her son, Ruben (+Ruby) Uvalle; granddaughter, Lori Uvalle, Lisa Uvalle; siblings,...

Nov 22, 2025

JULIAN GUERRA

McAllen - Julian Guerra, 68, entered eternal rest Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation in McAllen.

Born in Bay City and raised in San Juan, Mr. Guerra lived in McAllen for ten years and was formerly of Pharr. He was previously employed by Coca Cola as a diesel mechanic.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Baldomero...

Nov 22, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

Nov 19, 2025

AMELIA G. SALAS

EDINBURG – Amelia G. Salas, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose E. Salas; parents, Jose Angel and Anna Gonzalez; two brothers, Roel Gonzalez and Arturo Gonzalez.

Mrs. Salas is survived by her nine children, Nilda Salas, Joe (Maria Eva Juarez) Salas Jr., Angelina...