Obituaries

Dec 18, 2025

CALIXTRA GONZALEZ

PHARR - Calixtra Gonzalez, 72, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Donna. 

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Anabel Gonzalez; a granddaughter, Sarith Alvarez; parents, Felix and Francisca Belmares; and a sister, Lydia Carrizales. 

Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her husband, Ricardo Gonzalez Hernandez; children, Elizabeth (Francisco) Alvarez, Angelica Maria (Saul) Quintana, Ricardo (Ersilia) Gonzalez, Jr., Rodolfo (Margarita) Gonzalez,...

Dec 18, 2025

GUADALUPE C. GONZALEZ

SAN JUAN - Gudalupe C. Gonzalez, 91, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Hospital. 

He is preceded in death by his son, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Jr.; and his parents, Pablo and Evarista Gonzalez. 

Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Petra Gonzalez; his children, Eduardo (Alicia) Gonzalez, Beatriz (Roberto) Pitones, Javier (Norma) Gonzalez, Luz (Juan) Medina, Petra Gonzalez, Juan...

Dec 18, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

Filomena "Mena" Martinez, 76, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Patricio Martinez; daughter, Sonia Alejos; her parents, Apolonio and Eulalia Alejos; and a brother, Pedro Alejos.

Mrs. Martinez is survived by her five children, Sandra Martinez, Leonel Martinez, Angelica Villarreal, Francisco Martinez, Jaime Martinez; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Juana Alejos, Miguel Alejos,...

Dec 17, 2025

FERNANDO E. "NANO" RUIZ

SAN JUAN - Fernando E. "Nano" Ruiz, 61, died Wednesday December 17, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo and Juanita Ruiz.

Mr. Ruiz is survived by his siblings, Norma (Jonny) Enriquez, Cynthia Ruiz, Ricardo (Marisela) Ruiz, Jr., Irene Ruiz, Pedro (Sonia) Ruiz, Sara (Rigo) Gomez, Isabel (Hector Valdez)...

Dec 17, 2025

JUAN CARLOS SOTO

EDINBURG - Juan Carlos Soto, 52, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his father, Avelino Soto.

Mr. Soto is survived by his wife, Jeanette Marie Mendoza-Soto; mother, Lucia H. Soto; and two sisters, Maria Isabel Alvarado and Maria Del Rosario Munoz.

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

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 16, 2025

ROBERTO AVILA

EDINBURG – Roberto Avila, 82, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix Abel and Porfiria Avila; three brothers, Jesus Avila, Raul Avila, and Ruben Avila.

Mr. Avila is survived by his wife, Severa O. Avila; five children, Alicia A. (Martin) Gonzalez, Roberto Avila Jr., Daniel (Nellie) Avila,...

Dec 15, 2025

Elias “Lee” Garza

November 6, 1944 – December 15, 2025

Elias “Lee” Garza, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Known lovingly as “Lee,” he leaves behind a legacy rooted in devotion, resilience, and deep family bonds.

Elias was a devoted father to Heraldo Regino Garza (his wife, Monique Garza), Sandra Garza, Roxie Garza,...

Dec 13, 2025

Dec 13, 2025

RICHARD GARCIA

EDINBURG-Richard Garcia, 63, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Matias and Enedina Garcia Jr.; and a brother, Rolando Garcia.

Richard is survived by three siblings; Dina (Gene) Casarez, Rodney (Lidia) Garcia, and Ronald Garcia; and various nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with...

Dec 11, 2025

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 9, 2025

Maria R. “Cuca” Palacios

Maria del Refugio “Cuca” Berrones Palacios, 93, of Pharr, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2025.

Born on September 3, 1932, in McAllen, Texas, Cuca was the fifth-born of ten siblings. From a young age, she grew up singing in church, nurturing a lifelong love of music. She later shared her beautiful voice as part of a singing...

Dec 7, 2025

Dec 6, 2025

SAN JUAN – Guadalupe “Lupe” Rodriguez, 73, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Alamo, Lupe made San Juan his home in 1987, where he built a life rooted in service, faith, and deep devotion to his community. He dedicated many years to public service, serving as President of the...

Dec 6, 2025

MARIA DE JESUS “MARY” BENAVIDES

EDINBURG – Maria De Jesus “Mary” Benavides, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois, and later moved to Texas, where she graduated from Roma High School.

She loved cheering on her Gonzaga Bulldogs, but her happiest moments were spent watching her grandchildren play. She was incredibly proud of Nicole, Aidan, and EJ...

Dec 5, 2025

Dec 4, 2025

VICTORIA R. GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Victoria R. Gonzalez, 88, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilberto Gonzalez.

Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her two siblings, Leonila (Jesus) Gaytan, Alfonso Rodriguez; numerous nieces and nephews; and all her beloved church friends.

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