Obituaries

Dec 24, 2024

LAURA MARIE MORA ALVAREZ

MCALLEN – Laura Marie Mora Alvarez, 47, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her residence in McAllen. 

She is preceded in death by her brother, Angel Rafael Mora Jr.; maternal grandparents, Rafael and Idolina Castro; paternal grandparents, Francisco and Carmen Mora; aunt, Connie Mora; uncle, John Mora; and mother-in-law, Lydia Reyna Alvarez.

Mrs. Alvarez is survived by...

Dec 24, 2024

DOMINGA CORONADO

EDINBURG – Dominga Coronado, 85, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at McAllen Heart Hospital. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Delfina and Sylvestre Ozuna; six siblings, Isabel Rojas, Julie Longoria, Dimas Ozuna, Sylvestre Ozuna, Rodolfo Ozuna, and Santiago Ozuna.

Mrs. Coronado is survived by her seven children, Jose Manuel (Ana) Coronado Jr., Sylvestre Coronado, Alejandro (Blanca) Coronado, Marisela...

Dec 23, 2024

ENRIQUE JAVIER SANCHEZ

ALAMO– Enrique Javier Sanchez, 84, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Anabel Ramos; his parents, Enrique Javier Sanchez and Thomasa Zavala; his two siblings, Raul Sanchez and Reyna Sanchez

Enrique is survived by his wife, Georgina Roman Sanchez; four children, Enrique Javier (Tasha) Sanchez III, Mona Monic...

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

Ysa Galindo

San Juan- Ysa Galindo, 93, died Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen.

Mr. Galindo was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Josefina Galindo; and four siblings.

Mr. Galindo is survived by his wife, Aurora Olivarez Galindo; children; Ike (Ernestina) Galindo Jr., Irma Celia (Trinidad) Castillo,...

Dec 21, 2024

Raul Arredondo, Jr., born January 25, 1949, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was the beloved son of Raul and Maria Arredondo of Weslaco, Texas. 

Raul’s passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. 

Raul is survived by his two children, Raul Arredondo...

Dec 21, 2024

Alan Gonzalez, 25, passed away on December 21, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1999, in McAllen, Texas. 

Alan is survived by his parents, Daniel and Dora Leticia "Letty" Gonzalez, of McAllen; and his older siblings, Amanda Danielle Gonzalez and Adrian Gonzalez. 

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Patricio "Pat" and Nora R. Gonzalez, of Pharr, and his...

Dec 20, 2024

Daniel Allen Marr, 68, entered eternal rest Friday, December 20, 2024, at his residence.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen Marr and Lois Williams.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kelly Marr; six children, Syible Bishop, Daniel Allen Marr II, Robert Marr, Angela Rios, Emily Marr, and Albert Marr; four grandchildren, Kirsten, Laci and Riley Rios,...

Dec 19, 2024

PABLO CARR JR.

SAN JUAN - Pablo Carr Jr., 66, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Comfort House in McAllen. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pablo Carr and Magdalena Carr.

Mr. Carr is survived by his three children, David Paul (Celina) Carr, Joshua (Casey) Carr, Christopher Paul Carr; 13 grandchildren, Weston Carr, Mason Carr, Landon Carr, Izaiha Xavier Carr,...

Dec 19, 2024

Dec 16, 2024

ANTONIO "TONO" GARCIA

SAN JUAN - Antonio "Tono" Garcia, 90, entered eternal rest Monday, December 16, 2024, at his residence in San Juan. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Del Rosario Garcia; his parents, Luis Garcia and Leonides De La Fuente; and three sisters, Guadalupe Isaguirre, Amalia Garcia, Elvia Garcia.

Antonio is survived by five children, Martha Alicia (Asencion) Torres,...

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 14, 2024

JOSEPH BENEDICT BARRIENTOS

EDINBURG - Joseph Benedict Barrientos, 32, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Vernon, Texas.  

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Antonio Lopez. 

Joseph is survived by his cherished daughter, Jaslynn Deeann Barrientos; his devoted parents, Salome and Blanca Barrientos; and his loving siblings, Samuel Jose (Audrey) Barrientos, Charles Edward (Kenia) Barrientos, Mark Anthony (Alyssa) Barrientos,...

Dec 14, 2024

ISIDORO CERVANTES

PHARR– Isidoro Cervantes, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his residence in Pharr.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Cervantes; and a daughter Ana Elizabeth Ceja.

Isidoro is survived by his ten children, Ismael (Angelica) Cervantes, Maria Magdalena (Pablo) Campos, Ruben (Idalia Edith) Cervantes, Misael (Elizabeth) Cervantes, all of Pharr, Isidoro (Cristy) Cervantes of...

Dec 13, 2024

PHARR- Nereo M. Lopez, 81, died Friday, December 13, 2024, at McAllen Heart Hospital.

Nero will be dearly missed by his friends and family. He was a warm hearted, funny man who always tried his best to support his family, friends and his community.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Reymundo and Antonia Lopez; ten siblings, Jesus Lopez, Eliseo Lopez,...

Dec 13, 2024

Adrian Guerra, 69, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at his residence in Edinburg surrounded by his family.Born in Rio Grande City, Mr. Guerra had lived in Edinburg since 2000 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He began his career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection on April 27, 1987 and retired on August 31, 2015, after...

Dec 12, 2024

Major Philip “Phil” Brian Neeley, 76, US Air Force (Retired) passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Edinburg, Texas. 

Phil was born on December 29, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, the third child of Robert Frost Neeley and Dorothy Jane Nordberg Neeley. One of ten siblings, Phil had many playmates and loved games. In ping-pong, he dominated his brother, John,...

Dec 9, 2024

JAVIER CARR

EDINBURG – Javier Carr, 84, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his son, Javier Carr Jr., parents, Alberto Carr and Rosa Saucedo; and brother, Ruben Rodriguez. 

Mr. Carr is survived by his spouse, Alicia Carr Rodriguez; seven children, Bertha Alicia (Alejandro) Garcia, Jesus Carr, Juan Antonio Carr (best...

Dec 9, 2024

Carol Allender made her glorious entry into Heaven at 12:50 a.m. on December 9, 2024.

Carol Allender was born to Benjamin and Etta Jackson in Floral, Arkansas, on April 6, 1940. She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Norman, several nieces and nephews, and Debra Sparkman (a very special friend and fellow servant of the Lord, whom she...

Dec 6, 2024