Obituaries

Elvira de la Garza

Elvira de la Garza

Mar 5, 2025

Elvira Guerra de la Garza, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Avalon Memory Care in Edinburg, TX. She was born in Mission, Texas on April 6, 1930, to Pedro and Librada Guerra.Elvira was a big advocate of a good education for all her children and grandchildren. She was an elementary school teacher, elementary school counselor, and a high...

Liborio Reyna

Liborio Reyna

Mar 4, 2025

LIBORIO REYNA

EDINBURG – Liborio Reyna, 85, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his son, Hermenjildo Reyna; parents, Hilario and Francisca Reyna; sister, Maria Castillo; and a brother, Hilario Reyna.

Mr. Reyna is survived by his wife, Micaela Reyna; four children, Maribel (Joe) Gonzales, Abigail (Jerry) Cavazos, Jubel Reyna, Seth Reyna; 12...

Maria Irma Rivas

Maria Irma Rivas

Mar 3, 2025

MARIA IRMA RIVAS

EDINBURG – Maria Irma Rivas, 80, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Reyes and Carmen Garza; three siblings, Leonel Garza, Osiel Garza, and Imelda Espino. 

Mrs. Rivas is survived by her husband, Jose Miguel Rivas; eight children, Jose Rolando (Irma) Rivas, Maricela Dube, Fernando (Veronica) Rivas, Armando...

Maria Elena Saenz

Maria Elena Saenz

Mar 2, 2025

Maria Elena Saenz, 83, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, and faithful servant of the Lord entered into the kingdom of eternal life on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Sagebrook Nursing and Rehabilitation in Cedar Park, TX.She was born in Mission, TX on August 11, 1941 to Guadalupe Prado Rivera and Arturo Rivera. Maria lived life...

Mitzi Lorraine Amar

Mitzi Lorraine Amar

Mar 2, 2025

MITZI LORRAINE AMAR

EDINBURG – Mitzi Lorraine Amar, 39, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Henry and Rosa Amar; and an uncle, Robert Amar; maternal grandparents, Frank and Rosa Garcia; Inez and Raul L. Hinojosa; and her great grandmother, lovingly known to her as Mama. 

Mitzi is survived by her husband, Jaime...

Olivia Amaro

Olivia Amaro

Mar 2, 2025

EDINBURG – Olivia Amaro, 70, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo Sanchez and Santos Cerda; sisters, Anita, Maria Elena Sanchez Martinez; and a brother, Domingo Sanchez.

Mrs. Amaro is survived by her husband, Ramiro Amaro Vazquez; three children, Diena (Ruben Vidaurri) Salinas, Yvonne (Hector De Leon) De Leon,...

Steve Lee Castillo

Steve Lee Castillo

Mar 1, 2025

EDCOUCH – Steve Lee Castillo, 19, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Edinburg. 

 Steve is survived by his mother Salustia Martinez; four siblings, Ruby Castillo, Perla Castillo, Gema Castillo, Jade Castillo; and his maternal grandparents, Andres Martinez, Aucencia Cardenas.

 Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Memorial Funeral Home...

Areopaja "Pajita" Flores

Areopaja "Pajita" Flores

Mar 1, 2025

AREOPAJA “PAJITA” FLORES

He who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress my God, in Him I will trust.

SAN JUAN- Areopaja “Pajita” Flores, 89, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at her residence in San Juan.

Areopaja and Gilbert were married...

Irene "Nene" Martinez

Irene "Nene" Martinez

Mar 1, 2025

IRENE MARTINEZ

ALAMO — Irene "Nene" Martinez, 50, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at her residence in Alamo. 

Miss Martinez is survived by her parents, Juan Abel and Maria Amada Martinez; four siblings, Leticia (Carlos) Salazar, Liza Martinez, Eloisa (Gabriel Benavidez III) Martinez, Cynthia (John) Simonson; nieces and nephews, Miranda, Matthew, Anthony, Joseph, Juliana, Edward, Abi, Gabriel, Aaron, Sophia, Avah; and her...

Armandina Garza

Armandina Garza

Feb 28, 2025

ARMANDINA GARZA

EDINBURG - Armandina Garza was born April 13, 1954, in Round Rock, TX. Raised in Memphis, TX, she later moved to Edinburg where she and her husband primarily resided and raised their family. She was called home by our Lord on Friday, February 28th, 2025, at the age of 70 at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg surrounded by her...

Willie Gonzalez,Jr.

Willie Gonzalez,Jr.

Feb 26, 2025

Willie Gonzalez, Jr., 68, died Wednesday February 26, 2025, at 

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

Willie was a lifelong resident of Alamo and a beloved pillar of the community. Throughout his life, he generously supported numerous organizations and individuals, leaving a lasting impact on those around him. In 1992, he founded the original Willie's BBQ, a cherished establishment that continues...

Julia Angulo

Julia Angulo

Feb 26, 2025

ALAMO- Julia Angulo, 67, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

Julia is preceded in death by her husband, Atanacio Chacha; and her mother, Evangelina Belli.

Mrs. Angulo is survived by her four children, Evenigno, Guillermo, Candelario, and Francisco Chacha; a grandchild; her father, Paulo Angulo; and eight siblings.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. prayer service,...

Teresa "Doña Tere" Valdez

Teresa "Doña Tere" Valdez

Feb 26, 2025

MCALLEN- Teresa “Doña Tere” Valdez, 95, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her residence in McAllen.

Teresa is preceded in death by her husband, Roque Valdez; two sons, Javier Valdez and Roque Valdez; her parents, Salvador Medina and Concepcion Barrientos; and six siblings.

Mrs. Valdez is survived by her children, Ruben (Beatrice) Valdez, Araceli (Vern) Skinner, Catalina (Isaias) Flores, San Juanita (Marco)...

Petra Trevino

Petra Trevino

Feb 25, 2025

PETRA TREVINO

EDINBURG – Petra Trevino, 74, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her son, Jose Alberto Trevino. 

Mrs. Trevino is survived by her five children, Ruben Trevino Jr., Maria Del Carmen Trevino, Pedro Luis Trevino, Victor Alfonso Trevino, Petra Isabel Guerra; 16 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; four siblings, Yolanda Galvan, Armandina Menchaca,...