Obituaries

Juan Torres

Juan Torres

Aug 11, 2025

Juan Torres, 72, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at South Texas Health System McAllen. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Torres. 

Mr. Torres is survived by his five children, Marivel Torres, Anabel Torres, Rosa Maria Torres, Ana Maria Torres, Juan Torres; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; ten siblings, Maria Helen Lopez, Maria Ozuna, Guadalupe Torres, Alfredo Torres, Janie Torres,...

John Henry Olivarez

John Henry Olivarez

Aug 11, 2025

JOHN HENRY OLIVAREZ

PHARR – John Henry Olivarez, 49, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

Mr. Olivarez served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps for four years and was stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina. In 2002, he joined the Edinburg Police Department where he began his career as a Patrol Officer, SWAT...

Olivia V. Ervine

Olivia V. Ervine

Aug 10, 2025

Olivia Zamora Ervine, affectionately known as "Vicky," passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in McAllen, Texas, after a long battle with dementia. She was 93 years old.

Born on June 30, 1932, in Penitas, Texas, Olivia was the daughter of Hipolito Zamora and Catarina Rivas. Raised on a farm near the Rio Grande, she was the fourth of eleven...

Jolene Amber Chappell

Jolene Amber Chappell

Aug 10, 2025

JOLENE AMBER CHAPPELL

EDINBURG – Jolene Amber Chappell, 41, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gary Wayne Chappell.

Amber is survived by her two children, Lynnette Aliza Chappell, Maxxix Alexander Uhrich; mother, Karen Louise Chappell; two siblings, Jacob (Krystal) Chappell, Justin Chappell; three nephews, Kody Chappell, Justin Chappel...

Jose Flores

Jose Flores

Aug 10, 2025

JOSE FLORES

DONNA- Jose Flores, 60, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at South Texas Health System McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Reginaldo and Isidria Flores.

Jose is survived by his wife, Bertha Maravillas; three children, Brenda Flores, Yessica Flores, Jose Flores; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four siblings.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., with a 11 a.m. prayer...

Enrique P. "Pilo" Molina

Enrique P. "Pilo" Molina

Aug 9, 2025

ENRIQUE P. “PILO” MOLINA

EDINBURG – Enrique P. “Pilo” Molina, 89, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by wife, Amalia V. Molina; daughter, Veronica Eve Molina; great-grandchild, Eian M. Lerma; parents, Enrique and Maria Molina; and four siblings.

Mr. Molina is survived by his six children, Maria E. (Jose Ali) Martinez,...

Antonio Bravo

Antonio Bravo

Aug 9, 2025

ANTONIO BRAVO

MCALLEN- Antonio Bravo, 89, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his residence in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gaspar and Josefa Bravo; and a son, Antonio “Jr Bravo”.

Antonio is survived by his wife, Maria Bravo; ten children, Ivonne Bravo, Ivette Bravo, Brenda Lee Bravo, Ana Perez, Graciela Bravo, Veronica Bravo, Leticia Bravo, Ruben (Claudia) Bravo,...

Victor Manuel Ortega

Victor Manuel Ortega

Aug 8, 2025

VICTOR MANUEL ORTEGA

EDINBURG - Victor Manuel Ortega, 34, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Reyna Perez and Florentino Martinez. 

Mr. Ortega is survived by his mother Daniela Perez; step-father, Adolfo Reyes; three siblings, Carlos Velasquez, Paloma Velasquez, Sarah Reyes; three nephews, Cayden Velasquez, Theodore Kauffman, Noah Kauffman; brother-in-law,...

Herlinda Banda

Herlinda Banda

Aug 8, 2025

HERLINDA BANDA

PHARR- Herlinda Banda, 79, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Hortencia Ortiz; and one sister.

Herlinda is survived by her husband, Gabino Banda; two children, Gabino Banda Jr. and Alex Banda; one grandchild; and two siblings, Eva Jimenez and Polo Ortiz.

Visitation will begin at 8:30...

Audelia B. Torres

Audelia B. Torres

Aug 8, 2025

AUDELIA B.TORRES

EDINBURG - Audelia B. Torres, 86, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose R. Torres; two children, Francisco Torres, Omar Torres; parents, Jose Barrientes and Dolores Casas; five siblings, Emma Hernandez, Ramona Rodriguez, Armando Barrientes, Aurora Barrientes, and Isaac Barrientes.  

Mrs. Torres is survived by her nine...

James Michael Sopczyk

James Michael Sopczyk

Aug 7, 2025

On August 7, 2025, James M. Sopczyk, "Jim", 77, passed away suddenly in Edinburg, TX.Jim was born in Minneapolis, MN and graduated from Osseo High School in 1965. Following graduation, he joined the Army and served as a Chief Warrant Officer. He served three years flying helicopters in the Vietnam war. Afterwards he served in the Army Reserves for five...

Ramon Aranda

Ramon Aranda

Aug 7, 2025

RAMON ARANDA

MCALLEN- Ramon Aranda, 70, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Rosa Iliana Aranda; parents, Santiago and Gabriela Aranda; and his two siblings Miguel Aranda and Juana Aranda.

Ramon is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rosa Maria Ramirez de Aranda; two daughters, Flor de Dalia Aranda and Lucero...

Valentin Rodriguez III

Valentin Rodriguez III

Aug 7, 2025

Valentin Rodriguez III

PHARR- Valentin Rodriguez III, 40, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his residence in Pharr.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Valentin and Minerva Rodriguez; paternal grandmother, Libertada Garcia; and maternal grandmother, Lorenza Garza.

Valentin is survived by his wife, Selina De La Rosa;a daughter, Minerva Rodriguez; four siblings, Ricardo Rodriguez, Petra Rodriguez, Guadalupe Rodriguez and Jose...

Maria Juana Delgado

Maria Juana Delgado

Aug 7, 2025

MARIA JUANA DELGADO

EDINBURG – Maria Juana Delgado, 89, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Delgado Sr.; parents, Gamaliel and Francisca Miranda.

Mrs. Delgado is survived by her nine children, Gustavo (Paulina) Delgado, Enrique (Rose) Delgado, Guadalupe (Juan) Peralez, Humberto Delgado, Juan (Yolanda) Delgado Jr., Rene Delgado,...

Juan Noriega Jr.

Juan Noriega Jr.

Aug 5, 2025

JUAN NORIEGA JR.

PHARR- Juan Noriega Jr., 42, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at King County.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Juan Noriega Sr. and Socorro Noriega.

Juan is survived by his three daughters, Odalys Jeaneeane Noriega, Naomi Fernanda Noriega, Talia Camille Noriega; parents, Juan Noriega Sandoval and Gloria Flores; four siblings, Elsa Granados, Ricardo Noriega, Joel Noriega,...

Juanita Balderas

Juanita Balderas

Aug 5, 2025

JUANITA BALDERAS

PHARR- Juanita Balderas, de 93 años, falleció el martes 5 de agosto de 2025 en su residencia de San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Le precedieron en la muerte su esposo, Joaquin Martinez Rodriguez; tres hijos, Joaquin Martinez Balderas, Veronica Martinez Balderas, y Rebecca Martinez Balderas.

A la Sra. Juanita le sobreviven sus 11 hijos, Martha (Mario) Ayala, Juana Maria Martinez, Maria Dolores...

Raul Trevino

Raul Trevino

Aug 4, 2025

Raul Treviño

EDINBURG- Raul Treviño, 71, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Crespin and Isabel Treviño; and a brother, Ramiro Treviño.

Raul is survived by his wife, Petra Treviño; four children, Raul ( Mary Cano) Treviño Jr., Christina Treviño, Daniel (Miranda) Treviño, John Michael (Sienna) Treviño; six grandchildren,...

Juanita Portales Cavazos

Juanita Portales Cavazos

Aug 2, 2025

JUANITA PORTALES CAVAZOS

MCALLEN - Juanita Portales Cavazos, 70, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at South Texas Health System in Edinburg.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, Santos and Angelina Portales. 

Mrs. Portales is survived by her son, Isaac Jorge Portales; five siblings, Bertha Gamez, Ana Maria (Usbaldo) Zamora, Angelica Seca, Maria Noelia Portales, and Ramon (Noelia) Sanchez. 

Visitation will...

Apolinar Caro

Apolinar Caro

Aug 2, 2025

APOLINAR CARO

PENITAS – Apolinar Caro, 89, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Valley Grande Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Weslaco.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Irma Aurora Caballero Caro; three children, Alfredo Caro, Adriana Caro, Veronica Caro; parents, Apolinar and Micaela Caro.

Mr. Caro is survived by his common-law wife, Maria Navarro; six children, Apolinar Caro Jr.,...

Emma Garza

Emma Garza

Jul 31, 2025

EMMA GARZA

EDINBURG – Emma Garza, 93, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Uvaldo Garza; son, Jose Oscar Garza; two grandchildren, Marissa and Maribel Garza.

Mrs. Emma is survived by her five children, Juan Manuel (Rosario) Garza, Uvaldo Garza Jr., Maria (Juan) Garza, Rodolfo Garza, Enedelia Hernandez; 15 grandchildren; 22...