Obituaries

May 18, 2025

MIGUEL ANGEL TAMEZ

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - Miguel Angel Tamez, 67, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at McAllen Heart Hospital.

Miguel was preceded in death by his parents, Claudio and Ofelia Tamez; and two siblings, Elizandro and Hortencia Hunter.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Tamez; his daughter, Felicia Lorraine Tamez; and three siblings: David Tamez, Mary Duckworth,...

May 18, 2025

MARIA TERESA RODRIGUEZ

SAN JUAN- Maria Teresa Rodriguez, 82, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, surrounded by her family in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Rodriguez; parents, Benjamin and Catalina Leon; a brother, Celso Leon; a sister, Gloria Hull; a great-grandson, Benjamin Cabrera.

Maria Teresa is survived by six children, Carmen (Gregorio) Trevino, Carlos (Marianela) Rodriguez, Rolando (+...

May 18, 2025

ANA RODRIGUEZ

MISSION – Ana Rodriguez, 89, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at her residence in Mission.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Rodriguez; two angels; her parents, Jose and Eulalia Rodriguez; and a brother.

Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her seven children, David (Matilde) Rodriguez, Mary (Noe) Molina, Ruben Rodriguez, Rose (Todd) Lighter, Nina (David) Pena, Ana (Robert)...

May 17, 2025

SAN JUAN- Ofilia De Luna Castillo, 82, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at her residence in San Juan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Rosa De Luna; and one sister, Ofelia Lizcano.

Ofilia is survived by her husband of 64 years, Victor Castillo; three children, Victor Antonio (Diane) Castillo, Cynthia Castillo, Aaron Lee (Patty) Castillo; one sister,...

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

GUADALUPE “SWEETNESS” ROJAS

SAN JUAN– Guadalupe “Sweetness” Rojas, 76, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

Guadalupe was a lifelong resident of San Juan and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. He was a Fourth Degree Knight and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 15362. Guadalupe was a veteran of...

May 15, 2025

BONIFACIO MARTINEZ

HIDALGO - Bonifacio Martinez, 82, died Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his residence in Hidalgo. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Adelaido  and Petra Martinez. 

Bonifacio is survived by his wife, Juanita Mariscal of Hidalgo; four children, Heriberto Martinez, of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, MX, David Martinez of Higaldo, Ludivina Martinez of Dayton, Ohio, Bonifacio Martinez of Pharr; two sisters, Juan...

May 15, 2025

May 14, 2025

MARIA G. CAZARES

ALAMO- Maria G. Cazares, 90, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her residence in Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her two children, Fred Fuentes and Juan Cazares, Jr.; parents Pedro and Aurora Garcia; and her four siblings, Pedro Garcia, Jr., Roberto Garcia, Amelia Garcia, and Francisca Campos.

Mrs. Cazares is survived by her husband Juan M. Cazares;...

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

SAN JUAN- Juanita Sanchez, 79, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Hipolito Sanchez; parents, Romulo and Josefina Velasco; and one sister.

Juanita is survived by her children, Nora Hilda (Felipe) Canales, Jorge Luis Sanchez, Lenny Lisbeth Sanchez; and eight grandchildren, Janell Hernandez, Amairany Dominguez, Bryan Canales, Jorge Luis Sanchez Jr., Alexis...

May 11, 2025

JUANITA GALVAN

EDINBURG – Juanita Galvan, 75, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Raymondville.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Melicio and Sara Garcia; four sisters, Delia Hernandez, Imelda Martinez, Sara Rodriguez, Lidia Garcia; two brothers, Melecio Garcia Jr., and Jesse Garcia.

Mrs. Galvan is survived by her three children, Agustin (Mayra) Galvan Jr.,...

May 11, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Pete Sanchez, who left us on May 11, 2025, at the age of 89.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, Marine, and friend, Pete lived a life full of love, laughter, loyalty, and purpose.

Born on December 2, 1935, in McAllen, Texas, Pete was a proud member of the McAllen Bulldogs football team, where he...

May 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of SFC (Ret.) Leroy E. Coronado, 59, on May 10, 2025.

Leroy was born on September 10, 1965, in Fort Benning, Georgia, and dedicated over 24 years of his life to serving in the United States Army, where he earned a reputation as a formidable Drill Sergeant renowned for his leadership...

May 10, 2025

ALICIA H. “LICHA” CASTILLO

EDINBURG – Alicia H. “Licha” Castillo, 73, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at McAllen Heart Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her son, Roberto Castillo; daughter, Christina Castillo; parents, Federico and Mary (Horta) Ramos; two brothers, Louie and Freddy Jr.

Mrs. Castillo is survived by her husband, Efrain Castillo; 14 children, Teresa (Tacho) Ovalle, Maria de Jesus...

May 9, 2025

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

ROSA ORALIA HERNANDEZ DE ALEMAN 

ALTON - Rosa Oralia Hernandez de Aleman, 73, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Mission Regional Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Aleman; a son, Guadalupe Aleman, Jr.; two brothers, Serapio Hernandez and Serapio Hernandez; three sisters, Margarita Hernandez, Esperanza Hernandez, and Mercedes Hernandez.

Rosa is survived by her two children, Julio Aleman...

May 7, 2025

En Memoria de Felisa Juárez de MartínezAmada Esposa, Madre, Abuela y BisabuelaCon profundo amor y gran tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Felisa Juárez de Martínez, una mujer cuyo corazón no tuvo límites y cuya bondad tocó a todos los que la conocieron. Nació el 10 de marzo de 1947, hija de Elvira Rojas y Lorenso Juárez, en Cañada de Caracheo,...

May 7, 2025

En amorosa memoria de Eva Martínez Ramos

Nacida el 13 de julio de 1927 en Tampico, Tamaulipas – Partió al encuentro con Dios el 7 de mayo de 2025 en Edinburg, Texas

Con el corazón lleno de amor y gratitud, despedimos a Eva Martínez Ramos, una mujer extraordinaria cuya vida fue un testimonio de fortaleza, gracia y devoción inquebrantable. Madre, abuela y...