Obituaries

Jun 5, 2025

DAMACIO REYES

Damacio Reyes, 70, died Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Angelita Reyes; two siblings, Eduardo Reyes and Delia Nino; and a niece, Jessica Yvonne Vasquez.

Damacio is survived by his wife, Maria Reyes; eleven children, Damacio Reyes Jr., Gary Reyes, Brenda Lee Reyes, Dora Maganas, Sara Leticia Guerra,...

Jun 4, 2025

Maria Luisa Sanchez 51, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

She is preceded in death by her father, Raul Gonzalez; and grandmother, Andrea Gonzalez. 

Maria Luisa is survived by her husband, Francisco Sanchez; three children, Julissa D. Sanchez, Astrid A. Sanchez, Francisco A. Sanchez; her mother, Eva Gonzalez; four siblings, Consuelo Chapa, Eva Cardenas, Beatriz Blassingame,...

Jun 3, 2025

SYLVIA GARCIA HINOJOSA

EDINBURG – Sylvia Garcia Hinojosa, 73, went to be with the Lord (and probably took over the kitchen) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Sylvia had a servant's heart and lived her life caring for others, always putting the needs of family, friends, and even strangers first. Her quiet acts of kindness and unwavering dedication to others leave behind a...

Jun 1, 2025

Jose “Joe” Antonio Flores

February 4, 1938 - June 1, 2025

Round Rock, TX – Jose “Joe” Antonio Flores Sr, 87 years old, was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday June 1, 2025, at his home in Round Rock, surrounded by his family.

Joe was born on February 4, 1938, in Pharr, Texas, to the late Antonio and Domitilda Flores....

May 31, 2025

EDINBURG- Estella V. Rodriguez, 85, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her son, Michael John Rodriguez; parents, Rosario and David Vallejo; and a brother, David Vallejo.

Ms. Rodriguez is survived by her two children, Frank Daniel Rodriguez, Christine Estella (Mark) Gordon; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jose R....

May 30, 2025

MARIA ORALIA “LALA” HERNANDEZ

SAN JUAN– Maria Oralia “Lala” Hernandez, 68, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Teofila De Leon; her father and mother in-law, Teodoro and Nicolasa Hernandez.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her husband of 47 years, Antonio Hernandez; four children, Antonio (Georgina) Hernandez...

May 30, 2025

GABY AGUIRRE

PHARR– Gaby Aguirre, 44, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Connie Mosqueda.

Gaby is survived by her husband, Mario Delgadillo; three children, Sharlyne Delgadillo, Mario Alberto Delgadillo, April Delgadillo; her parents, Socorro and Lilia Aguirre; two brothers and four sisters.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a...

May 30, 2025

Guadalupe "Lupana" Gonzalez Landa passed away peacefully Friday, May 30, 2025. She was 99.5 years of age. Lupana was born December 12, 1925 to Jose Maria and Segunda Gonzalez in Dr. Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She lived in Dr. Gonzalez until the age of 22 when she moved to Alamo where she joined her brother and sister-in-law, Modesto and Raquel...

May 28, 2025

Ruben C. Rojas, 82, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rogelio and Maria Rojas; and a sister, Amelia Gonzalez.

Mr. Rojas is survived by his wife, Estella M. Rojas; a son, Ruben Rojas, Jr.; two daughters, Rubie Sweet, Rema Liz Rojas; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Mario Rojas and Rogelio...

May 27, 2025

MARTHA LAMAR SAUCEDA

EDINBURG - Martha Lamar Sauceda, 61, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her mother, Felicitas Llanes Sauceda.

Ms. Sauceda is survived by her father, Paulino Aguilar Sauceda; brother, Paublino Sauceda; and a sister, Rebecca Sauceda.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with 6 p.m. rosary Friday, May 30, 2025, at...

May 27, 2025

VICENTE MARTINEZ

SAN JUAN– Vicente Martinez, 96, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Tomasita S. Martinez; daughter, Maria Neila Tijerina; parents, Antonino and Marcelina Martinez; brother, Cirilo Martinez; and his sister Susana Benavidez.

Mr. Martinez is survived by, his four children, Ricardo V. (Maria C.) Martinez, Rolando R....

May 26, 2025

SAN JUAN- Benito “Ben” Quesada, 72, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Federico and Flavia Quesada; two brothers, Adalberto Quesada and Fernando Quesada.

Ben is survived by his wife, Irene Quesada; three children, Rita (Charles) Bowyer, Erica (Jaime) Estrada, Benita (Jaime) Castillo; six grandchildren; and five siblings.

Visitation will begin at...

May 25, 2025

ALAMO- Cecilio “Tio Vache” Contreras, 96, died Sunday, May 25, 2025, at San Juan Nursing Home.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nicolas and Natalia Contreras.

Cecilio is survived by his wife, Faustina Contreras; nine children, Evangelina (Agustin) De La Torre, Nicolas (Guadalupe) Contreras, Raul (Maria Del Carmen) Contreras, Margarita (Francisco) Meza, Cecilia (Jesus) Estrada, Maria De La Luz (Angel)...

May 25, 2025

RIO GRANDE CITY – Cesario “Charrito” Balderas, 103, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his residence in Rio Grande City.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe Balderas; four children, Mauro Balderas, Ramiro Balderas, San Juanita Balderas, Adan Balderas; siblings, Sylvia B. Perez, Guadalupe B. Vera and Gabino Balderas, Sr., and a great-grandson, Abram Seth Cantu.

Mr. Balderas is...

May 24, 2025

PHARR- Maria Del Carmen Pobst, 81, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Pobst; her parents, Francisco and Maria De Los Angeles Mendoza; and nine siblings.

Maria Del Carmen is survived by her daughter, Ivonne (Leroy) Barrera; three grandchildren, Briana L. (Paul) Stephens, Cristian E. Barrera, Lauren N....

May 24, 2025

EDINBURG - Enrique Ríos, de 83 años, falleció el sábado 24 de mayo de 2025 en el Doctors Hospital at Renaissance de Edinburg.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Cayetano y Manuela Ríos; y su nieto, Juan Enrique Ríos.

Le sobreviven su esposa, Rosa Ríos; sus seis hijos: Estefana (Rigoberto) Martínez, Enrique (Sonia) Ríos, Jr., Bonifacio (Marilu) Ríos, Ezequiel (Nora) Ríos,...

May 23, 2025

BALDEMAR GARCIA GARZA

EDINBURG – Baldemar Garcia Garza, 60, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Aida Garcia Lopez; and his father, Adalberto Garcia.

Mr. Garcia is survived by his two sons, Jose (Yareth Rodriguez) Garcia, Adalberto Garcia; mother, Angelica Garcia Garza; six siblings, Juanita Garcia, Araceli Garcia, Bertha Alicia Garcia,...

May 23, 2025

ANGELITA REYES SALAS

EDINBURG – Angelita Reyes Salas, 87, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Silverio L. Salas; parents, Aniceto and Juanita H. Reyes; two brothers, Enrique Reyes and Guadalupe Reyes.

Mrs. Salas is survived by her three children, Sylvia Salas, Velma Barreiro, Silverio Salas Jr.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;...

May 23, 2025

May 21, 2025

PHARR- Paula Hernandez de Sanchez, 73, entered eternal rest Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Las Alturas de Penitas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Efrain Sanchez; her parents, Jose and Maria Hernandez; siblings, Egmidio, Maxemiliano, and Adolfo Hernandez.

Paula is survived by her siblings, Guadalupe Hernandez, Ofelia Hernandez, Elena Torres, Celia Barco Lopez, Irene Hernandez, Bertha (Juan Antonio) Ledesma, Raul...