Obituaries

Feb 3, 2026

FIDEL F. GARZA

PHARR– Fidel F. Garza, 78, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Estanislado G. and Benita F. Garza.

Fidel is survived by four children, Claudia Garza, Claritza Garza, Monica Alvarado and Eduardo Garza; seven grandchildren, Eduardo Garza Jr., Christopher Garza, Giselle Garza, Jasmin Magallan, Jaylynn Magallan, Joshua...

Feb 3, 2026

GLORIA YOLANDA CORDONIER

MCALLEN – Gloria Yolanda Cordonier, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at McAllen Nursing Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Taurino and Carmen Reyes; five siblings, Ramiro Reyes, Estella Rendon, Belia De los Santos, Irma Gorena, and Tino Reyes.

Mrs. Cordonier is survived by her son, Robert (Sally) Cordonier; three grandchildren, Robert (Teresa) Cordonier, Matthew (Devin)...

Feb 3, 2026

ALAMO -  Elodia V. Diaz, 88, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her residence in Alamo. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eliseo Diaz; her parents, Sabino Vela and Vicenta Lopez; her son, Jaime Enrique Diaz; and five siblings, Carolina Vela, Dalia Cantu and Julia Ortiz, Zaragosa Vela and Fidel Vela.

She is survived by her children, Elda (Mario) Magallan,...

Feb 2, 2026

CHARLES PICAZO

MCALLEN – Charles Picazo, 59, passed away peacefully Monday, February 2, 2026, at his residence in McAllen.

Mr. Picazo is survived by his parents, Carlos and Emilia Picazo; and a sister, Rose Marie Valadez.

Cremation will follow at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg.

Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.

Feb 2, 2026

Feb 2, 2026

FLORINDA TREVINO LOPEZ

EDINBURG – Florinda Trevino Lopez, 66, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan L. and Revecca Deleon Trevino; four daughters, Angelica T. Farias, Elva T. Hernandez, Soila T. Mendez, San Juanita M. Trevino; and niece, Danilla Mendez.

Mrs. Lopez is survived by her two sons, Leonel...

Feb 1, 2026

ALAMO - Miguel Palomo, 84, of Alamo, entered eternal rest Sunday, February 1, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg. He is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 60 years, Graciela Palomo, and his heavenly family.Miguel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He lived in the moment and knew how to slow down life. He loved...

Jan 31, 2026

JOSE SALOMON SALAS

EDINBURG – Jose Salomon Salas, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Modesto and Micaela Salas; six siblings, Teodora, Carmen, Josefa, Irene, Luis, and Jose Encarnacion.

Mr. Salas is survived by his wife, Amelia R. Salas; seven children, Jose Salomon (Norma) Salas Jr., Jose Ismael (Alisia)...

Jan 30, 2026

SAN JUAN – Aurora O. Galindo, 91, entered eternal rest Friday, January 30, 2026, at The Heights of Alamo.

Born in Alamo, she had lived in San Juan most of her life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ysa Galindo; her parents; three brothers; and six sisters.

Mrs. Galindo is...

Jan 29, 2026

SAN JUAN -  Roberto G. Mata, 75, died Thursday January 29, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Refugio and Victoria Mata; six siblings, Evangelina Villa, Cruz Mata, Mary Daniels, Eliberto Mata, Jose Francisco Mata and Jaime Marin.

Mr. Mata is survived by his wife, Anna C. Mata; two children, Roberto (Consuelo) Mata,...

Jan 29, 2026

CATALINA MACIAS

DONNA– Catalina Macias,81, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

Mrs. Macias is survived by her ten children, Yolanda Briseno, Jesus Briseno, Francisca Briseno, Ruben Briseno, Margarita Briseno, Blanca Estela Villafranca, Maria Luisa Villafranca, Nereida Villafranca, Ludivina Villafranca, and Juan Miguel Villafranca; seven grandchildren; sister, Josefina Rodriguez; and two brothers Gregorio Rodriguez, and Julio Rodriguez.

Visitation...

Jan 28, 2026

RAMIRO CANTU GARZA

MCALLEN– Ramiro Cantu Garza,85, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arturo and Guadalupe Cantu; and seven siblings.

Mr. Cantu is survived by his wife, Criselda Leal de Cantu; four children, Jaime Cantu, Ramiro Arturo Cantu, Anabel Cantu, and Nadia Cantu; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and...

Jan 25, 2026

MARIA GUADALUPE VELA DE VILLARREAL

ALAMO– Maria Guadalupe Vela De Villarreal,70, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by parents, Domingo and Maria Vela.

Mrs. Villarreal is survived by her husband, Teodoro Villarreal; six children, Maribel (Peter) Villarreal, Marisol (Antonio) Cazares, Teodoro Villarreal, Jr., Everardo Villarreal, Marilu (Manuel) Ponce, and Maritza Villarreal;...

Jan 25, 2026

2026

Maria Luisa Torres, 75, entered eternal rest Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence in Pharr.

Mrs. Torres is survived by her husband of 57 years, Marte Antonio Torres; six children, Maria Guadalupe Torres, Alberto (Maria Alvarez) Torres, Gabriel Torres, Martha (Carmelo Gonzalez) Torres, Maribel Torres (Jesus Alejandro) Hernandez, Marte Antonio (Alejandra) Torres Jr.; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will begin...

Jan 23, 2026

Joe H. Ramon

McAllen - Jose Hector Ramon "Joe", 91, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at his residence in McAllen, Tx.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Natividad Ramon; and siblings, Leonel Ramon, Raul Ramon, Natalia Cortez, Israel Ramon, Modesto Ramon, Minerva Elizalde, Dora Ramon, Noelia Quarnstrom, Romeo “Ray” Ramon, and Leonel Raul Ramon.

Joe is survived by...

Jan 23, 2026

DONNA - Porfiria Armijo, 94, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at her residence in Donna. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Paulino Armijo; a son, Paulino Armijo, Jr.; and a daughter, Irene Carmona.

Mrs. Armijo is survived by her ten children, Olga Ortiz, Marina Castro, Armando Armijo, Diana Gonzalez, Refugia Montoya, Pedro Armijo, Juan Manuel Armijo, Pilar Gutierrez, Josefina Sanchez,...

Jan 23, 2026

EDINBURG -  Juan Jose Estrada, 83, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his son, Mario Estrada; his parents, Eulogio and Cruz Estrada; six siblings, Rosita Estrada, Maria Estrada, Juana Guerra, Eufracia Gonzalez, Jose Angel Estrada, and Candelaria Estrada. 

Mr. Estrada is survived by his wife, Aurora Estrada; ten children, Juan Jose Estrada,...

Jan 21, 2026

ALAMO - Cynthia "Cindy" Michelle Cuevas, 51, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ascencion and Esiquia Cuevas; and a sister, Matilde (Noe) Lopez.

Cindy is survived by her nine siblings, Ramon (Diana) Cuevas, Anita Cuevas, Francisco (Elma) Cuevas, Guadalupe Hinojosa, Rojelio (Melinda) Cuevas, Juanita (Fidel) Saldana, Teresa Cuevas,...

Jan 21, 2026

GUADALUPE IRMA CAVAZOS LEAL

PHARR – Guadalupe Irma Cavazos Leal , 90, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Comfort House Hospice in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Leal, Sr.; and eight brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Leal is survived by her five children Ruben Leal, Jr., Bersaida Leal Sanchez, Belinda Leal Blunt, Ricardo Leal, Beatriz Leal Chavez; 12...