Obituaries

Sep 13, 2024

Sep 13, 2024

ELOISA “WIZZIE” HUERTA MACAL

EDINBURG – Eloisa “Wizzie” Huerta Macal, 72, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; Adolfo Huerta and Maria Adela D. Huerta; three siblings, Maria De Jesus Gutierrez, Gloria Minerva Zapata, and Hilario Huerta.

Mrs. Huerta Macal is survived by her husband, Merardo Macal; four siblings, Remigio Huerta,...

Sep 12, 2024

1926 - 2024

Betty Wedwick Koen Jones, a practicing Catholic, age 97, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024 in Georgetown, Texas. Betty was born to Carl and Hermine Wedwick on September 17, 1926 in Grand Fork, North Dakota. She was predeceased by her husbands, Charles Edgar Koen, Jr. and Omar Kenton Jones; and her sister, Helene Tsgauris. Betty is survived...

Sep 11, 2024

SAN JUAN- Maria Luisa Torres, 84, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Torres Sr.; a daughter, Filomena Guanajuato; and her parents, Martin and Lucia Hernandez.

Mrs. Torres is survived by her six children, Jose Guanajuato, Juan (Cecilia) Guanajuato, Jaime Guanajuato, Pedro (Angela Ortega) Torres Jr., Felix...

Sep 10, 2024

SOFIA MARES PEREZ

EDINBURG – Sofia Mares Perez, 88, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Sofia Mares; son, David Perez; three brothers, Alfredo, Tomas, and Roberto Mares. 

Ms. Mares is survived by her five children, Tomas (Josefina) Perez, Roberto (Letty) Perez, Susana (Miguel) Flores, Ida Leticia (Joe) Eguia,...

Sep 10, 2024

ALICIA E. PADRON

SAN JUAN – Alicia E. Padron, 72, passed away Tuesday, September 10,

2024, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Dora Escobedo.

Mrs. Padron was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who cared for so

many and received so much love in return. Her memory lives on through

her husband, Juan Padron; two...

Sep 10, 2024

LUCY VINTON SALDAÑA

MCALLEN-It is with great sadness that the family of Lucy Vinton Saldaña, 76, announce her passing on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center. Lucy dedicated her life to her family and she will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Manuela Vinton; a beloved son, Andres...

Sep 8, 2024

Eliza Rodriguez, 80, was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.

Eliza was born in Springlake, Texas, on November 4, 1943 to Manuel and Rosa Ybarra. She was raised in Plainview, Texas where she met the love of her life, Humberto “Bob” Rodriguez. Bob and Eliza moved to...

Sep 8, 2024

CONSUELO “CHELO” GARCIA MARTINEZ

EDINBURG – Consuelo “Chelo” Garcia Martinez, 101, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Senior Care of Edinburg.

Chelo, aka “Grandma” led a long and good life and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She came from a humble country background beginning in childhood took an active role in caring for her numerous younger siblings,...

Sep 8, 2024

Sep 8, 2024

RAUL ZAMORA

EDINBURG – Raul Zamora, 87, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

He is preceded in death by his son, Raul Zamora Jr.; parents, Luis Zamora and Santos Sustaita; two sisters, Maria Antonia Zamora Carreon and Socorro Delgado Gonzalez; and a brother, Francisco S. Delgado.  

Mr. Zamora is survived by his wife, Dora Salinas Zamora; four children,...

Sep 8, 2024

ISMELDA F. DE LEON 

EDINBURG – Ismelda F. De Leon, 81, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Comfort House in McAllen. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Heliodoro and Gregoria Flores. 

Mrs. De Leon is survived by her husband, Simon De Leon; five children, Rodolfo (Rachel) De Leon, Daniel (Mary) De Leon, Maria De La Luz (Francisco) Cadena, Betty De...

Sep 7, 2024

SAN JUAN- Aviel Escobar, 66, died on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Enriqueta Escobar; and six siblings.

Mr. Escobar is survived by his wife, Rosalinda Escobar; four children, Esteban Escobar, Veronica (Jessie Ramos) Escobar, Brenda (Angel Torres) Escobar, Natalia (Jaime Juarez) Escobar; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;...

Sep 6, 2024

CHRISTOPHER SCOTT GRISSOM, JR.

SAN JUAN– Christopher Scott Grissom, Jr., 34, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents. Mr. Grissom is survived by his wife, Chey-anne Serna; four children, Phoenix Medina, Jericho Medina, Kailo Grissom, and Sloan Grissom all of San Juan; parents, Christopher Scott, Sr. and Estrella del Carmen...

Sep 6, 2024

SAN JUAN - Pablo G. Trevino, 84, died Friday, September 6, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Maria Josefa Trevino. Mr. Trevino is survived by his wife, Adelina G. Trevino of San Juan; five children, Daniel (Sophia) Trevino of Edinburg, Elizabeth Trevino of Pharr, Eduardo (Risa Jane) Trevino of Austin, TX,...

Sep 5, 2024

GUADALUPE "LUPITA" MARTINEZ

EDCOUCH - Gudalupe "Lupita" Martinez, 93, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her residence in Edcouch.

Mrs. Martinez is survived by her daughter, Juana (Rigoberto Dominguez) Luna; three grandchildren, Thelia (Julio Cesar) Riojas, Alizma Garza, Josue Garza; two great-grandchildren, Miranda Luna Riojas, Julio Cesar Riojas Jr.; two siblings, Salatiel Martinez and Leonila Martinez.

Visitation will be held from 5...

Sep 5, 2024

MARIA DE LOURDES ALONSO

PHARR – Maria De Lourdes Alonso, 67, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.She is preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Petra Garza. Mrs. Alonso is survived by her husband, Armando Alonso of Pharr; three children, Lurisbeth Alonso of Atlanta, GA, Hebert (Anairis) Alonso of Pharr, and Ivan (Erica)...

Sep 5, 2024

Sep 4, 2024

JORGE LUIS LOPEZ

EDINBURG – Jorge Luis Lopez, 67, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Edinburg, TX.

Jorge was a devoted father and husband who cherished every moment he spent with his four grandchildren. He was a hard worker and had an unwavering commitment to providing for his loved ones. Jorge was a constant, steadfast presence – a shoulder to lean...

Sep 4, 2024

Leonel "Leo" Longoria passed away on September 4, 2024, after a battle with congestive heart failure just shy of his 90th birthday. The world has lost a beautiful soul; the family, their patriarch, husband, and father.Leo was born in Mission, Texas on September 20, 1934. He would spend most of his life in Edinburg, Texas where he met his high...