Obituaries

Dec 18, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

Filomena "Mena" Martinez, 76, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Patricio Martinez; daughter, Sonia Alejos; her parents, Apolonio and Eulalia Alejos; and a brother, Pedro Alejos.

Mrs. Martinez is survived by her five children, Sandra Martinez, Leonel Martinez, Angelica Villarreal, Francisco Martinez, Jaime Martinez; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Juana Alejos, Miguel Alejos,...

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

JUAN CARLOS SOTO

EDINBURG- Juan Carlos Soto, 52, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by father, Avelino Soto.

Mr. Soto is survived by his wife, Jeanette Marie Mendoza-Soto; mother, Lucia H. Soto; and two sisters, Maria Isabel Alvarado and Maria Del Rosario Munoz.

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

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 16, 2025

ROBERTO AVILA

EDINBURG – Roberto Avila, 82, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix Abel and Porfiria Avila; three brothers, Jesus Avila, Raul Avila, and Ruben Avila.

Mr. Avila is survived by his wife, Severa O. Avila; five children, Alicia A. (Martin) Gonzalez, Roberto Avila Jr., Daniel (Nellie) Avila,...

Dec 15, 2025

Elias “Lee” Garza

November 6, 1944 – December 15, 2025

Elias “Lee” Garza, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Known lovingly as “Lee,” he leaves behind a legacy rooted in devotion, resilience, and deep family bonds.

Elias was a devoted father to Heraldo Regino Garza (his wife, Monique Garza), Sandra Garza, Roxie Garza,...

Dec 13, 2025

Dec 13, 2025

RICHARD GARCIA

EDINBURG-Richard Garcia, 63, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Matias and Enedina Garcia Jr.; and a brother, Rolando Garcia.

Richard is survived by three siblings; Dina (Gene) Casarez, Rodney (Lidia) Garcia, and Ronald Garcia; and various nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with...

Dec 11, 2025

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...