Obituaries

May 16, 2025

GUADALUPE “SWEETNESS” ROJAS

SAN JUAN– Guadalupe “Sweetness” Rojas, 76, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

Guadalupe was a lifelong resident of San Juan and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish. He was a Fourth Degree Knight and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 15362. Guadalupe was a veteran of...

May 15, 2025

BONIFACIO MARTINEZ

HIDALGO - Bonifacio Martinez, 82, died Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his residence in Hidalgo. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Adelaido  and Petra Martinez. 

Bonifacio is survived by his wife, Juanita Mariscal of Hidalgo; four children, Heriberto Martinez, of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, MX, David Martinez of Higaldo, Ludivina Martinez of Dayton, Ohio, Bonifacio Martinez of Pharr; two sisters, Juan...

May 15, 2025

May 14, 2025

MARIA G. CAZARES

ALAMO- Maria G. Cazares, 90, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her residence in Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her two children, Fred Fuentes and Juan Cazares, Jr.; parents Pedro and Aurora Garcia; and her four siblings, Pedro Garcia, Jr., Roberto Garcia, Amelia Garcia, and Francisca Campos.

Mrs. Cazares is survived by her husband Juan M. Cazares;...

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

SAN JUAN- Juanita Sanchez, 79, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Hipolito Sanchez; parents, Romulo and Josefina Velasco; and one sister.

Juanita is survived by her children, Nora Hilda (Felipe) Canales, Jorge Luis Sanchez, Lenny Lisbeth Sanchez; and eight grandchildren, Janell Hernandez, Amairany Dominguez, Bryan Canales, Jorge Luis Sanchez Jr., Alexis...

May 11, 2025

JUANITA GALVAN

EDINBURG – Juanita Galvan, 75, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Raymondville.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Melicio and Sara Garcia; four sisters, Delia Hernandez, Imelda Martinez, Sara Rodriguez, Lidia Garcia; two brothers, Melecio Garcia Jr., and Jesse Garcia.

Mrs. Galvan is survived by her three children, Agustin (Mayra) Galvan Jr.,...

May 11, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Pete Sanchez, who left us on May 11, 2025, at the age of 89.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, Marine, and friend, Pete lived a life full of love, laughter, loyalty, and purpose.

Born on December 2, 1935, in McAllen, Texas, Pete was a proud member of the McAllen Bulldogs football team, where he...

May 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of SFC (Ret.) Leroy E. Coronado, 59, on May 10, 2025.

Leroy was born on September 10, 1965, in Fort Benning, Georgia, and dedicated over 24 years of his life to serving in the United States Army, where he earned a reputation as a formidable Drill Sergeant renowned for his leadership...

May 10, 2025

ALICIA H. “LICHA” CASTILLO

EDINBURG – Alicia H. “Licha” Castillo, 73, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at McAllen Heart Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her son, Roberto Castillo; daughter, Christina Castillo; parents, Federico and Mary (Horta) Ramos; two brothers, Louie and Freddy Jr.

Mrs. Castillo is survived by her husband, Efrain Castillo; 14 children, Teresa (Tacho) Ovalle, Maria de Jesus...

May 9, 2025

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

ROSA ORALIA HERNANDEZ DE ALEMAN 

ALTON - Rosa Oralia Hernandez de Aleman, 73, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Mission Regional Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Aleman; a son, Guadalupe Aleman, Jr.; two brothers, Serapio Hernandez and Serapio Hernandez; three sisters, Margarita Hernandez, Esperanza Hernandez, and Mercedes Hernandez.

Rosa is survived by her two children, Julio Aleman...

May 7, 2025

En Memoria de Felisa Juárez de MartínezAmada Esposa, Madre, Abuela y BisabuelaCon profundo amor y gran tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Felisa Juárez de Martínez, una mujer cuyo corazón no tuvo límites y cuya bondad tocó a todos los que la conocieron. Nació el 10 de marzo de 1947, hija de Elvira Rojas y Lorenso Juárez, en Cañada de Caracheo,...

May 7, 2025

En amorosa memoria de Eva Martínez Ramos

Nacida el 13 de julio de 1927 en Tampico, Tamaulipas – Partió al encuentro con Dios el 7 de mayo de 2025 en Edinburg, Texas

Con el corazón lleno de amor y gratitud, despedimos a Eva Martínez Ramos, una mujer extraordinaria cuya vida fue un testimonio de fortaleza, gracia y devoción inquebrantable. Madre, abuela y...

May 5, 2025

Gilberto “Gil” Garza , 64 years old, entered eternal peace on Monday, May 5, 2025 at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.Gil was born on August 28, 1960 in San Juan, Tx to the late Simon and Lazara Leija Garza. He was a boisterous, charismatic and extremely generous man. That is the best way Gil can be described. He made his...

May 4, 2025

SAN JUAN- Roberto "Bobby" Garza Sr., 80 years old, entered eternal rest Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his residence in San Juan, surrounded by his loving family.

Bobby was born on September 20, 1944 in Pharr, Texas, to the late Agapito and Josefa Garza. He was a hard-working man who provided for his family and devoted his life to them. He...

May 4, 2025

EDINBURG- Raul Fernando Pacheco, 56, died Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg.

Mr. Pacheco is survived by his wife, Myrna Pacheco; children, Myrna Alicia Pacheco, Raul Fernando Pacheco, Jose Andres Pacheco, Oscar Pacheco; parents, Raul and Maria Pacheco; siblings, Cristina Pacheco, Mario Alfredo Pacheco, Deysdi L. Pacheco; 10 grandchildren; and 13 nephews.

Visitation will begin at 9...

May 3, 2025

DEIDRA LYNETH ARROYO

ALAMO - Deidra Lyneth Arroyo, 19, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Elia De La Garza Garcia and Eduardo Sanchez Garcia; and a niece, Ximena Almanza.Deidra is survived by her parents, Daniel Arroyo and Zelinda Garcia, both of Alamo; three siblings, Daniel Arroyo, Jr.,...

May 3, 2025

MISSION- Pedro Martinez, Jr., 69, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Celedina Martinez.

Mr. Martinez is survived by his spouse, Lupita Martinez; four children, Rene (Felisma) Martinez, Veronica Martinez, Carlos Martinez, Peter Martinez; seven grandchildren; three sisters; and four brothers.

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