Obituaries

Aug 31, 2024

Aug 30, 2024

AMEL R. ZAMORA

SAN JUAN – Amel R. Zamora, peacefully passed away Friday, August 30th, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg, surrounded with the love of family by his bedside. A carpenter and farm laborer his whole life, he always put his family first. Together with his wife of 56 years, they instilled in their children the importance of hard work...

Aug 29, 2024

CELIA H. GARZA

EDINBURG – Celia H. Garza, 87, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Celia Garza; parents, Leonardo and Elvira Hernandez; three siblings, Romana Jonquitud, Ebeldia Marquez, and Antonio Hernandez. 

Mrs. Garza is survived by her husband, Noe Esteban Garza; daughter, Nora (Jaime) Olivarez; three grandchildren, Steffi (Pablo) Trevino,...

Aug 28, 2024

Silver City, New Mexico- Daniela Anaid Almaguer, 31, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center in New Mexico.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jose Z. and Hortencia Pena; and an uncle, Reymundo R. Pena.

Daniela is survived by her husband, Mario Alan Perches; two children, Adelina Jane Perches, Josefina Luisa Perches; a brother, Carlos Ignacio Almaguer; her...

Aug 27, 2024

RUBEN V. RODRIGUEZ

EDINBURG – Ruben V. Rodriguez, 82, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.  

Ruben was a truck driver most of his life and dedicated 23 years at International Paper Company in Edinburg. He enjoyed spending time with his family, visiting friends, traveling, and playing the game of pool.  

He is preceded in death by his...

Aug 27, 2024

ADRIAN MARTIN GUTIERREZ

 ALAMO – Adrian Martin Gutierrez, 67, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Minerva Gutierrez. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his wife, Maritza Jaime de Gutierrez of Alamo, Texas; three children, Erika (Luis) Pacheco of Weston, Florida, Adrian Giovanni (Michele) Gutierrez of Crofton,...

Aug 27, 2024

VICTOR RAMIREZ

EDINBURG – Victor Ramirez, 40, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Victor and Estella Rodriguez; and paternal grandfather, Jose Ramirez. 

Mr. Ramirez is survived by his two daughters, Bella Magana Ramirez, Charlotte Joanne Ramirez; parents, Jose and Gloria Linda Ramirez Jr.; two brothers, Jose (Veronica)...

Aug 27, 2024

LYDIA RENDON

LINN/SAN MANUEL – Lydia Rendon, 91, entered eternal rest Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Colonial Manor in Pharr.

Born in Starr County, Mrs. Rendon had lived in Linn-San Manuel all of her life and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tomas Rendon; her parents, Santana and Deonicia Garza; and seven siblings,...

Aug 27, 2024

Aug 26, 2024

Aug 26, 2024

Carissa Vianney Cavazos, 42, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria Eva Carrillo Cavazos; paternal grandparents, Carmen Torres Cavazos and Aurelio Cavazos Garza; maternal grandparents, Filiberto and Paula Carrillo.

Ms. Cavazos is survived by her father, Marco A. Cavazos; two siblings, Marco A. Cavazos Jr., Franco A. Cavazos; numerous...

Aug 26, 2024

PHARR- Melissa Rodriguez, 61, beloved wife, devoted mother, sister, and aunt peacefully and surrounded by her loving family entered eternal rest Monday, August, 26, 2024 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. 

Forever remembered as guiding light and the heart of her family’s home, she will be profoundly missed. Melissa was known for her beautiful smile and laughter. Her children made up the...

Aug 25, 2024

Aug 24, 2024

Aug 24, 2024

San Juan - Juan “Johnny” Barboza, age 87, passed away on August 24, 2024, at his home. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and brother in Christ who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Juan was born on October 26, 1936, in his beloved hometown of San Juan, to parents Maximiliano Barboza and Teresa Alaniz...

Aug 23, 2024

Aug 23, 2024

Ercilia Garcia, 83, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Teodoro Garcia Jr.; her parents, Toribio Fernandez and Aurelia Rodriguez Fernandez.

Mrs. Garcia is survived by her five children, Roberto Garcia, Raul Garcia, Javier (Andrea) Garcia, Sylvia (Ruben) Diaz, Teodoro (Marissa) Garcia III; 10 grandchildren; and a sister, Hermelinda Fernandez...

Aug 23, 2024

Crimilda Alemán, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, cherished friend, and devout Catholic, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on April 29, 1935, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Crimilda’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith, tireless work ethic, and love for her family. 

Crimilda, mostly known as ‘Mila’, immigrated to the United States at the...

Aug 22, 2024

Aug 21, 2024

RAUL CANTU JR.

EDINBURG – Raul Cantu Jr., 35, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Alamo, TX. 

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Arnulfo Chapa; paternal grandfather, Conrado Cantu; two uncles, Arnulfo Chapa Jr. and Rudy Chapa. 

Mr. Cantu is survived by his son, Raul Julian Cantu; parents, Raul and Rosemary Cantu; three sisters, Elizabeth Cantu, Lilliana Cantu, Alondra...