Obituaries

Jan 22, 2025

ROEL RAY PRUNEDA

ALAMO– Roel Ray Pruneda 56, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence in Alamo.

Mr. Prenuda is survived by his mother, Maria Pruneda; siblings, Xavier (Rosie) Pruneda, Adelina Alicia “Nina” (Anthony) Pruneda Cosby; nieces, Jessica Pruneda, Maria Mae Cosby; and a nephew, Xavier Pruneda.

Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2025, with a...

Jan 21, 2025

JUSTIN JULIAN RODRIGUEZ

ALAMO- Justin Julian Rodriguez, 14, died Monday, January 21, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

Justin is survived by his parents, Silverio Casarez and Sandra Rodriguez; eight siblings, Nathan Vargas, Jacob Vargas, Amanda Casarez, Samantha Casarez, Leeroy Casarez, Matthew Casarez, Cassandra Casarez and Gabriela Casarez. 

A Memorial service will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. prayer service, Friday, January...

Jan 21, 2025

Ediverto “Eddie” Rene Garcia

Donna - Ediverto “Eddie” Rene Garcia, 73, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Elma G. Garcia of 49 years, sons, Eddie Orlando (Marlene) Garcia ,Ruben (Monica) Garcia and Jesse Lee (Valerie) Garcia; six grandchildren; his mother, Alejandra Garcia; sisters, Irma Garcia and Hilda Garcia; and brothers, Juan Garcia, Jesus...

Jan 21, 2025

SAN JUAN– Paulo P. Garcia 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulogio Garcia and Carmen Prieto; and 10 siblings.

Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Abigail Garcia; five children, Carmen H. Garza, Bethsabee Garcia, Paulo Garcia, Jr., Anacua O. Garcia, Victoria Nicole Garza; seven...

Jan 20, 2025

ADAN GARCIA, JR. 

AUSTIN – Adan Garcia, Jr., 57, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, America Garcia.

Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Cory Garcia; a daughter, Monica Garcia; his father, Adan Garcia; three siblings, Maria Alicia Garcia, Ramiro Garcia, and Roger Garcia. 

Visitation will be held at...

Jan 20, 2025

Jan 19, 2025

Jan 19, 2025

ALAMO– Juan Verduzco, 76, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Juliana Verduzco; and a son, Juan Luis Verduzco.

Mr. Verduzco is survived by his wife, Thelma Verduzco; four children, Myra (Juan) Martinez, Viviana (Juan) Villarreal, Erika (Nazario) Solis, Antonio Verduzco; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two...

Jan 18, 2025

BRIAN E. WOYTOWICH

EDINBURG - Brian E. Woytowich, 70, passed away Saturday, January 18,2025, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by a son, Chad Woytowich; and his parents, Harry and Pauline Woytowich.

Mr. Woytowich is survived by his son, Brian S. Woytowich; six grandchildren, Yvonne Woytowich, Tiara Woytowich, Emery Woytowich, Breanne Woytowich, Stanlee Woytowich, and Cade Woytowich; a daughter...

Jan 18, 2025

ALAMO- Manuela Hernandez,96, died Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Hilario T. Hernandez Martinez; her parents, Jose and Maria Escalante.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her nine children, San Juana Villarreal Moreno, Juana Garcia Hernandez, Herlinda Arredondo Hernandez, Elizabeth Rivera Hernandez, Yvette Barrera Hernandez, Maria Luisa Ramos Hernandez, Martha I. Flores, Jose Modesto...

Jan 18, 2025

Vicenta Vargas Balderas

Edcouch – Vicenta Vargas Balderas, 97, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her residence in Edcouch. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Balderas; parents, Natividad Vargas and Petra Aguilar; five siblings, Carlota Lawrence, Procopio Balderas, Petra Balderas, Vicenta Balderas, and Guadalupe Balderas. 

Mrs. Balderas is survived by her ten children, Benita (+David) Culberson, Tana (+Baldo) Villarreal,...

Jan 17, 2025

Jan 17, 2025

NOE T. GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Noe T. Gonzalez, 89, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Irma Gonzalez; parents, Miguel Gonzalez and Virginia Tijerina; and six siblings. 

Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Mireya S. Gonzalez; four children, Lillian Joy (Johnny) Barboza, Belinda...

Jan 14, 2025

ALBERTO QUIROZ RIVAS

MCALLEN – Alberto Quiroz Rivas, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his residence in McAllen. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Luz Quiroz; parents, Alberto Quiroz and Maria Dolores Rivas; three siblings, Hector Quiroz Rivas, Ruben Quiroz Rivas, and Juan Quiroz Rivas. 

Mr. Quiroz Rivas is survived by his eight children, Alberto (Veronica) Quiroz, Leticia...

Jan 14, 2025

Daniel Mireles Sr., 54, went to be with our Lord in Heaven, Tuesday, January 14,2025 at Corpus Christi Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Amanda Mireles and Macario Mireles from Alamo (El Gato), Texas. He is also preceded in death by his godson Elaisha Job “Chach” Mireles. 

Mr. Daniel Mireles is survived by his wife, Marisol Rodriguez Mireles,...

Jan 14, 2025

ALAMO- Armantina G. Garcia,85, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her residence in Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Armando Garcia; parents, Adan and Luisa Gonzalez; and one brother, Amando Gonzalez.

Mrs. Garcia is survived by her six children, Rodolfo (Magdalena) Garcia, Corina (+Reymundo) Garcia Escaname, Luisa Garcia, Criselda Garcia, Mariselda Garcia, Dalia Garcia; 12 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; four...

Jan 13, 2025

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Jan 13, 2025

ARNOLDO OCHOA 

EDINBURG – Arnoldo Ochoa, 71, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Soledad Ochoa; and father-in-law, Florentino Ybarra Jr. 

Mr. Ochoa is survived by his wife of 49 years, Orfelinda Ochoa; two children, Orlando (Brenda) Ochoa, Amanda Lorena (William) Randles; three grandchildren, Justin Hunter Ochoa, Lauren...

Jan 12, 2025

MARGARITA RUNKLE

EDINBURG - Margarita Runkle, 72, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, John A. Runkle Jr.; parents, Jose Quintana and Guadalupe Dominguez.

Mrs. Runkle is survived by her five children, Veronica Leal (John Woodward), Rolando Garza Jr. (Rachel), Sam Smiles, John Runkle III, Sara Renteria (John...