Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...