Obituaries

Feb 6, 2025

Janel Bergman Allen, 64, died on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen, Texas.

Janel Ann Bergman Allen was born on November 26, 1960 at St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri to Paul H. Bergman and Janice "Jan" Haug Bergman.

In 1967 Janel moved with her family to Seneca, Kansas where her parents built Crestview...

Feb 5, 2025

Maria Mercedes “Meche” Hernandez De Valdez

Alamo- Maria Mercedes “Meche” Hernandez De Valdez, 78, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Cruz Valdez; two children, Xochitl Valdez and Roberto Valdez and; parents, Salvador and Maria Ausencia Hernandez.

Meche is survived by her children, Lupita Valdez (Rolando) Hernandez, Elizabeth Valdez (Jorge)...

Feb 4, 2025

Ricardo “Rick” Duran, a man of unwavering faith and an adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 5, 1961, in San Juan, Texas. Rick’s life was one defined by his love for God, his devotion to family and friends, and his relentless pursuit of living life to the...

Feb 4, 2025

Oralia R. Alaniz, 92, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at The Heights of Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio and Beatriz De La Rosa.

Mrs. Alaniz is survived by her two children, Jose (Amy) Alaniz, Jr., Juan Alaniz; five grandchildren, Andrew, Jessica, Jacob, Andrea, and Jose Alaniz III; two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Alysson Alaniz; a brother, Ruben...

Feb 2, 2025

Jose Juan Garcia, 53, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg.He was a great cook, loved to barbeque, was an amazing artist and was an avid Dallas Cowboys supporter. Jose Juan always made the best of everything and stayed positive. He always loved to make people laugh and smile."Give thanks to the Lord, for He is...

Feb 2, 2025

MARIA DOLORES PAZ

EDINBURG – Maria Dolores Paz, 54, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Matilde Paz and Gloria Jimenez. 

Ms. Paz is survived by her three siblings, Nora Vasquez, Sonia Paz, Matt Paz; nine nieces and nephews, Jessica Sanchez, Gabriella Sanchez, Hector Emilio Vasquez, Alexis Vasquez, Michael Paz, Nathan Paz, Yesenia Sanchez, Brandon...

Feb 2, 2025

XIMENA ALMANZA

SAN ANTONIO- Ximena Almanza passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at North Center Baptist Hospital in San Antonio.

She is preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Eduardo S. Garcia, Elia D. Garcia; and her paternal great-grandfather, Transito Almanza.

Ximena is survived by her parents, Deziree Lynette Arroyo Almanzaand Felipe Gonzalo Almanza; maternal grandparents, Daniel Arroyo Sr., and Zelinda Garcia; paternal...

Feb 2, 2025

Azarel Posada

Donna- Azarel Posada, 58, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his father, Arturo Posada; a sister, Abigail Posada; and a brother, Arturo Posada Jr.

Azarel is survived by his mother, Juanita Posada; and four brothers, Aron Posada, Adrian Posada, Amador Posada and Alejandro Posada.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with a 6...

Feb 2, 2025

LA FERIA- Eradio Garza, Jr., 76, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Harlingen Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eradio and Manuela Garza.

Mr. Garza is survived by his siblings, Omar Garza, Guillermo Garza, Emilia Lopez, Julie Lopez, Manuel Garza, and Marisa Garza.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary, Monday, February 3, 2025, at...

Feb 2, 2025

JULIAN RODRIGUEZ

EDINBURG – Julian Rodriguez, 43, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg. 

Julian was a Cowboys Fan and will be missed dearly. 

Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his parents, Reynaldo and Georgina Rodriguez; brother, Noel (Liza Ann) Rodriguez; sister, Marybel (Mark) Zabel; three nieces; and a nephew. 

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary...

Feb 1, 2025

Jan 30, 2025

ELIDA SANDOVAL

SAN JUAN- Elida Campos Sandoval, 87, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gustavo Sandoval, Jr.; her mother, Juana Campos; and a sister, Herlinda Sanchez.

Mrs. Sandoval is survived by her four children, San Juanita Sandoval, Gustavo (Olga) Sandoval III, Ricardo (Imelda) Sandoval, Lauri Ann (Jeffrey) Torres; six...

Jan 29, 2025

MANUELA LEDESMA HERNANDEZ

PHARR-Manuela Ledesma Hernandez, 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her son's residence in San Antonio. 

Mrs. Ledesma Hernandez is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Hernandez, Sr; two children Juan Hernandez and Cristobal Hernandez; a grandson,John Tobar;her parents, Isidro and Maria Guadalupe Ledesma; two sisters, Julia Turrubiutes and Viviana Ledesma; and her brother, Jose Antonio...

Jan 29, 2025

Jan 27, 2025

GUADALUPE “PINKY” ROMERO JR. 

EDINBURG – Guadalupe “Pinky” Romero Jr., 78, returned to his heavenly father Monday, January 27, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Lucia Rivera Romero; and grandmother, Angelita Gonzales Rivera.

Pinky is survived by his devoted wife, Maria De La Luz Romero; loving daughter, Aja Anavi (Javier Jr.) Alvarez; brother,...

Jan 26, 2025

EDINBURG – Alejandro “Alex” Garza, 72, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Reynaldo and Genoveva Garza; a daughter, Bertha Garza; two siblings, David Garza, and Anita Rodriguez.

Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Gloria Garza; two children, Belinda (Rafael) Madrigal, Monica (Jose) Sanchez; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three siblings,...

Jan 25, 2025

James Addison Carey III, formerly of Cripple Creek, Colorado, died at the age of 90 in Donna, Texas on January 25th, 2025. Jim was born March 22, 1934, in Breckenridge, Texas to Troy and Anna Lou (Lee) Carey.

Jim grew up in Freer, Texas and graduated from Peacock Military Institute located in San Antonio, Texas in 1951. He had an appointment...

Jan 25, 2025

San Juan - Alicia Ester Aleman Sanchez, 77 passed away peacefully Saturday 1/25/25 at The Heights of Alamo surrounded by family. Born in Hebbronville, Tx. she grew up and lived in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her late husband Ruben Jesus Sanchez, parents Federico and Maria Aleman, Sister Rebecca Vela and brothers Federico Jr and Aurelio Aleman....

Jan 25, 2025

ERNESTO VEGA JR.

SAN JUAN- ERNESTO VEGA JR., 80, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Rafaela Vega; a brother; Guadalupe Vega and a sister; Rosa Vega Suarez.

Mr.Vega is survived by his wife, Juana Felan Vega; five children, Margarita Vega, Elva Vega, Marisol Vega, Ernesto (Elisa) Vega III...

Jan 25, 2025

HECTOR A. PEREZ

PHARR– Hector A. Perez, 68, went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. 

Hector A. Perez dedicated his life in helping his family, friends, and neighbors in fixing cars, cutting yards, trimming trees, and just about anything that needed fixing. He was known as a jack of all trades....