Obituaries

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...

Jan 12, 2025

SAN JUAN- Juan Garza, Jr., 74, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Dominga Garza; five siblings, Eva Leal, Viola Via, Patricia Quiroga, Rolando, and Rene Garza.

Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Blanca Irma Garza; seven children, Dabi (Brenda) Garcia, Blanca Esmeralda (Eugene) Mares, Dinorha Rodriguez,...

Jan 10, 2025

Irma Aida Perez, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 10, 2025, at her residence in Pharr after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. 

Irma was born on November 28, 1950 in Mercedes to Mariano and Angelita Espinoza. She graduated from PSJA High School in 1969 and completed a Bachelors of Education from the University of Texas...

Jan 10, 2025

Olivia Montemayor, 88, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 10, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg surrounded by her five children and family. She was born on April 16, 1936. Ms. Montemayor was a lifelong resident of Edinburg and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Luis Davila and Lydia Garza Lopez;...

Jan 9, 2025

ELIBERTO DE LEON

EDINBURG – Eliberto De Leon, 92, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2024, at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Angelita R. De Leon; and numerous siblings. 

Mr. De Leon is survived by nine children, Arnoldo (Sally) De Leon, Irene (Reuben) Rodriguez, Celia De Leon, Jorge De Leon, Norma (Javier) Guerrero, Israel...

Jan 8, 2025

Salvador Martinez, 73, went home, Wednesday, January, 8th surrounded by his loved ones. 

He is preceded in death by his parents Jose & Alejandra Martinez; brothers Robert Martinez, Ruben Martinez; daughters, Esmeralda A. Rodriguez, Melissa Ann Rodriguez; granddaughter, April Marie Fernandez; nephews Christopher Luna and Daniel Saenz. 

Salvador is survived by his sisters, Yolanda (Rene) Aguilera, Elizabeth Torres; brothers, Juan Martinez, Antonio...

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

Salvador Flores of Pharr, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6th, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born in San Ygnacio, Texas on October 8th, 1942 to Manuel and Hermelinda Flores and was then raised in Zapata, Texas along with his eight siblings. 

Salvador grew up as the youngest of nine children and worked as a migrant alongside...

Jan 5, 2025

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Jan 2, 2025

ROSALINDA MARTINEZ

EDINBURG – Rosalinda Martinez, 80, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose A. Martinez. 

Mrs. Martinez is survived by her three children, Rosalyn Sanchez, Helen Cavazos, George A. Martinez; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three siblings, Maria Gonzalez, Virginia Flores, and Sandra (Martin) Flores. 

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Jan 1, 2025

Delia G. Rodriguez of Alamo, Texas, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born in Dr. Coss, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. 

Delia is survived by her six children Ismelda Lopez (Felipe A. Lopez), Ricardo Rodriguez (Maria Rodriguez), Idalia Mireles (Jose Mireles), Raul Rodriguez, Rogelio Rodriguez (Esmeralda Rodriguez Lozoya), and Rafael Rodriguez. She is also...

Jan 1, 2025

EDINBURG – Gerald Jay Solis, 68, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg. 

Gerald was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He took pride in making the Leo Najo baseball league team in his younger years as well as being a volunteer firefighter at the Edinburg Fire Department. He also enjoyed his time as an educator...

Dec 31, 2024

Sonia Elizabeth Alvizo

Sonia Elizabeth Alvizo, 57, passed away Friday, December 31, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro Valladares Elizondo and Ofelia Garza Muniz; and her brother, Jorge Valladares.

Mrs. Alvizo is survived by her husband, Raul Alvizo; five children, Keren R. Alvizo, Angel Aldape, Noemi Aldape, Jahaziel Sanchez, Merly'Ann Ruiz; son-in-law, Brandon Lerma;...

Dec 31, 2024

DORA EUSTOLIA SALINAS DE ZAMORA

EDINBURG – Dora Eustolia Salinas de Zamora, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Raul Zamora; son, Raul Zamora Jr.; parents, Gabriel Salinas and Eustolia Fernandez. 

Mrs. Zamora is survived by her four children, Rolando (Magda) Zamora, Ricardo (Enriqueta) Zamora, Gabriela (Dennis) Ahlstrom, Dora Zamora...

Dec 30, 2024

Dec 29, 2024

JUAN M. ZAPATA

SAN JUAN- Juan M. Zapata, 61, died Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Juan lived in San Juan all of his life and was a PSJA High graduate, class of 1984.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Emeterio and Maria Zapata.

Mr. Zapata is survived by a son, Jason (Rachel) Vera; nine siblings, Aurora,...

Dec 27, 2024

Dec 27, 2024