Obituaries

Mar 7, 2026

CATHERINE "CATHY" ANN OCHOA

EDINBURG-Our beloved daughter and sister Catherine "Cathy" Ann Ochoa, 56, passed away on March 7, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

Cathy is survived by her parents, Jose Alejandro and Irma G. Ochoa; her siblings, Joe Alex (Julie) Ochoa and Sandra M. Ochoa; nephew, Jose Alejandro III; and nieces Audrey Marie Ochoa and Lauren Ann Ochoa; and...

Mar 7, 2026

Teresa Ann Smith was born to Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Collins in Brownsville, Texas on November 14, 1944. Teresa peacefully passed into eternal rest on March 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Thomas W. Smith III, her sisters Laura Kelch, and Martha Collins, brother William Edward “Bubba” Collins, and parents Mr. and...

Mar 7, 2026

DIANA MARMOLEJO PUENTE

Diana Marmolejo Puente, 55, passed away on March 7, 2026, in her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Refugio and Julia Marmolejo; and siblings, Juan Marmolejo, Janie Marmolejo and Refugio Marmolejo Jr.

Diana is survived by her husband, Jaime Puente; two daughters, Melissa (Billy) Vasquez and Jennifer (Adrian) Guerra; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; and four...

Mar 6, 2026

DONNA  - Ismael "Smiley" Aleman, 43, died Friday, March 6, 2026 in Alamo. 

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Francisco H. Garcia; and his grandmother, Cecilia Q. Garcia. 

Mr. Aleman is survived by his mother, Evelia G. Cantu; three siblings, Annette A. (Armando Jr.)  Herrera, Eloy S. Aleman, Oscar L. (Sandra V.) Aleman; and numerous nephews and nieces. 

Visitation will begin...

Mar 6, 2026

Mar 5, 2026

NATIVIDAD R. MEDRANO

Natividad R. Medrano, age 99, of La Blanca Texas, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 25, 1926, in Donna, Texas, to Antonio and Ponciana Ramirez.

Natividad lived a long and beautiful life centered on faith, family, and community. She was a devoted Catholic whose faith guided...

Mar 5, 2026

Constance May Nichols

MCALLEN -Constance May Nichols, 90, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Mcallen Medical Center in Mcallen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William R Watson, Esther Verona Mills and her two step children, Don Shotwell and Richard Shotwell.

Constance is survived by her husband, Marvin Nichols and 6 Step Children, Penny Cassiday, Kenneth Nichols, Marvin & Mark...

Mar 4, 2026

SAN JUAN – Jose F. De Los Reyes, 64 died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Solara Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Hilario De Los Reyes and Francisca Serrato; a sister, Maria Guadalupe De Los Reyes.

Mrs. De Los Reyes is survived by his wife, Rosa Isela De Los Reyes; two sons, Jose Francisco De Los Reyes,...

Mar 3, 2026

NORMA  ALICIA  JAUREGUI

SAN ANTONIO - Norma Alicia Jauregui, 57, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Pam Specialty Hospital in San Antonio. 

Ms. Jauregui is survived by her daughter, Ashley Dennise Jauregui; parents, Luis and Dolores Jauregui; sister, Martha Jauregui; and two brothers, Jose Luis Jauregui and Saul (Blanca) Jauregui. 

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with an 11 a.m. rosary Thursday,...

Mar 3, 2026

EDINBURG - David Wayne Wright Jr. passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 at the age of 62 at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

David was a proud loving father, grandfather, son and brother.

He found joy in life’s simple but meaningful pleasures. He loved firing up the grill and feeding the people he loved. He spent hours reading and diving...

Mar 3, 2026

Mar 3, 2026

SUSAN JO VARNER

EDINBURG - Susan Jo Varner, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam Varner and Doris Reynolds Varner. 

Ms. Varner is survived by her two siblings, Beth Stearn and Mona Varner. 

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. 

Funeral services are under the...

Mar 3, 2026

JUANA MARIA OLIVA RICHARDSON

EDINBURG – Juana Maria Oliva Richardson, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Avalon Memory Care in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Richardson; and mother, Maria De Jesus Oliva.

Juana Maria is survived by her siblings, Michael Gram and Debby Wallace; and her cousin, Rosalinda Oliva.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center...

Mar 2, 2026

ARMANDO PALMA

Armando Palma, 63, entered eternal rest Monday, March 2, 2026, at The Heights of Alamo.

Armando is survived by his wife, Maria Del Socorro Palma; and three siblings, Ernesto (Lucila) Palma, Gustavo Palma and Miguel Angel Palma.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. prayer service Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral...

Mar 1, 2026

JUAN C. CAVAZOS SR.

MCALLEN - Juan C. Cavazos Sr., 77, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at McAllen Heart Hospital. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Dorotea Cavazos. 

Mr. Cavazos is survived by his wife, Miguela Cavazos; two children, Juan Cavazos Jr. and Marybell Baxter. 

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. 

Funeral services...

Feb 28, 2026

ELIAZAR GABRIEL MARTINEZ JR.

EDINBURG – Eliazar Gabriel Martinez Jr., 36, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, in San Carlos.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria Del Carmen Martinez.

Mr. Martinez is survived by his daughter, Eliza Ivy Martinez; wife, Yesenia Vela; father, Eliazar Graviel Martinez;and  two siblings, Alejandro (Sonia Lopez) Martinez and Carmen Julia (Danny Rodriguez) Martinez.

Your family will...

Feb 28, 2026

JAIME VILLARREAL

MCALLEN – Jaime Villarreal, 60, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen.

Jaime was a dedicated father, a hard worker, and a friend to many. For more than 20 years in the car business, he formed meaningful connections that reflected the kind of man he was—genuine, dependable, and kind. He found joy in...

Feb 28, 2026

RACHEL S. GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Rachel S. Gonzalez, 70, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her father, Israel J. Silva Sr.; granddaughter, Leah Nicole Gonzalez; brother, Ruben Silva; father-in-law, Joaquin Gonzalez Jr.; and brother-in-law, Rolando Prado. 

Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her husband, Joaquin Gonzalez III; three children, Julissa Jean (Cesar) Guiza,...

Feb 27, 2026

ING. FRANCISCO MARIO ZAMBADA SARACHO

Ing. Francisco Mario Zambada Saracho, 74, entered eternal rest Friday, February 27, 2026, in Reynosa.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnoldo Zambada and Elodia Saracho; and two siblings, Arnoldo Zambada and Maria Del Carmen Zambada.

Francisco is survived by his wife, Leticia Zambada; three children, Mario Zabdiel (Monica Villalon) Zambada, Miguel Omar Zambada, Fatima Leticia...

Feb 27, 2026

AURORA JUAREZ

LINN – Leonel Garza, 83, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at his residence in Linn, Texas.

Aurora is survived by her mother, Esmeralda Maria Salinas; two sons, Cesar and Gabrielle Juarez; and three siblings, Jose Salinas, David Salinas and Maria Benitez.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg.

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