Obituaries

Oct 11, 2024

JOSE RAUL SEPULVEDA

EDINBURG – Jose Raul Sepulveda, 64, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

He is preceded in death by father, Jose Angel Sepulveda; mother-in-law, Ana Elva Gomez; and brother-in-law, Noe Reyes. 

Mr. Sepulveda is survived by his loving wife, Ana Elva Gomez Sepulveda; three children, Jose Raul (Angelica) Sepulveda Jr., Oscar (Ayisa) Sepulveda, Nathaniel (Felicia) Sepulveda;...

Oct 10, 2024

VILMA THIBODEAU

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA – Vilma Thibodeau, 53, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Nieves Villarreal and Emilia Gonzalez; and a brother, George Villarreal.

Vilma is survived by her loving husband, Steve Thibodeau; three sisters, Aida (Julian Jr.) De La Garza, Ana Villarreal, Hilda Villarreal; five...

Oct 10, 2024

Oct 8, 2024

Oct 8, 2024

JOSE LUIS “J.L.” SALINAS

EDINBURG – Jose Luis “J.L.” Salinas, 75, passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his residence in Edinburg. 

Known affectionately as “J.L.”, Jose Luis was a lifelong educator committed to the success of all students, teachers, and parents. Throughout his career, he dedicated himself to ensuring all children were afforded the opportunity to learn,...

Oct 8, 2024

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Oct 6, 2024

ANACLETA CHAVEZ

EDINBURG – Anacleta Chavez, 99, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her son, Jose Villanueva Sr., and his parents, Isidoro and Silveria Villanueva. 

Mrs. Chavez is survived by three grandchildren, Clara Rodriguez, Jose Villanueva, Jonathan Villanueva; numerous great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Lucia Villanueva; niece, Maria G. Villanueva and family.

Visitation will be...

Oct 5, 2024

Tomas “Round” Arredondo

Tomas Arredondo, affectionately known as “Round,” passed away peacefully at his home in Pharr, Texas, surrounded by his beloved family on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Born on March 30, 1946, in Edinburg, Texas, to Wenceslado and Nicolasa Garza Arredondo, Tomas lived a life rich in love, hard work, and dedication to family and friends.Tomas met the love of...

Oct 5, 2024

MARIA DEL SOCORRO FUENTES WILLINGHAM

PHARR- Maria Del Socorro Fuentes Willingham, 95, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rutilo Fuentes Villarreal; two children, Antonio, Anacleto; and her parents.

Mrs. Fuentes is survived by her nine children, Graciela, Paulina, Jose Luis, Maria Antonia, Santiago, Rubi Angelica, Rutilo, Francisco Javier,...

Oct 4, 2024

LILIA A. BROWN

ALAMO – Lilia A. Brown, 90, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Brown; son, Richard Brown, Jr.; parents, Fidencio Alanis Leal and Manuela Tamez De Leon; four siblings, Aurelio Alanis, Maria De la Luz Trevino, Victoria Alanis de Huerta, and Samuel Alanis. Lilia...

Oct 4, 2024

RITA VELMA RAMIREZ

EDINBURG – Rita Velma Ramirez, 74, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medica Center. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Amelio and Remigia Ramirez; and brother, Reynaldo Ramirez. 

Ms. Ramirez is survived by her five siblings, Manuel (Adalia) Ramirez, Rosario (Abdiel) Cuevas, Amelio (Diana) Ramirez Jr., Ella Gisel (Israel) Silva; and sister-in-law, Leonor Ramirez. 

Visitation will...

Oct 2, 2024

RAMONA P. (RAMY) LUNA

Ramona P. (Ramy) Luna entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born on October 19, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas to Zeferino and Natalia Linares Luna. 

She served 47 years to religious life with sisters of Sacred Heart in San Antonio. She graduated from The University of the Incarnate...

Oct 2, 2024

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Sep 29, 2024

ADOLFO AVALOZ HUERTA

EDINBURG – Adolfo Avaloz Huerta, 82, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eluterio and Juliana Huerta; and five siblings. 

Mr. Huerta is survived by his wife, Ana Maria Huerta; son, Guadalupe (Nancy E.) Vasquez III; three grandchildren, Anna Marie Laurent, Albert G. (Roxana)...

Sep 28, 2024

Sep 26, 2024

Jaime Elizondo, 66, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at his residence in Edinburg, Texas.Raised in a warm and loving environment, he cherished time spent with family and friends. After graduating from Edinburg High School, Jaime embarked on a career as a driller in the oil and gas industry.Jaime had a passion for fishing, hunting,...

Sep 26, 2024

MARIA ARACELI GARZA

EDINBURG – Maria Araceli Garza, 40, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at San Juan Nursing Center. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Antonio and Maria Francisca Vasquez; and brother in law, Ramiro Andres “Gordo” Robledo Jr. 

Mrs. Garza is survived by her husband, Juan Jose Garza Jr., two children, Debora Garza, Jeremy J. Garza; four siblings,...

Sep 26, 2024