Obituaries

Oct 3, 2025

ANICETO “TJ” PEREZ IV

MCALLEN – Aniceto “TJ” Perez IV, 32, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his father, Aniceto Perez III; grandfather, Nieves Rocha Sr.; and great-nephew, Armani Acosta.

Mr. Perez is survived by his mother, Evangelina Perez; three siblings, Rachel (Carlos) Perez III, Ramiro (Armanda) Marez Jr., Sue...

Sep 30, 2025

Adrian Mario Garza, 35, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Adrian "Perrito" Garza had a smile that warmed the heart and a laugh that thrilled the spirit. Adrian was a man that accepted all and judged none. You were welcomed to be who you are and encouraged to be as you are by Adrian...

Sep 30, 2025

BRENDA LIZETH HERRERA

Pharr- Brenda Lizeth Herrera, 32, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Brenda is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; and her cat, Chief.

She is survived by her fiancé, Gilbert Rodriguez; by her parents, Isidoro and Norma Herrera; her siblings, Mirna Nohemi (Samuel Martinez) Herrera, Norma Angelica Herrera, Santiago (Katherine...

Sep 29, 2025

Jarred Andrew LozanoMay 28, 1997 – September 29, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jarred Andrew Lozano, who left this world far too soon on September 29, 2025, at the age of 28.Jarred was loved by many for his kind heart, generosity, and quick wit. He had a special way of bringing laughter to any...

Sep 27, 2025

Fernando Guadalupe De La Garza, 85, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 27, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born on September 10, 1940, in Edinburg, Texas, to Guadalupe de la Garza and Leonor Gorena de la Garza.

Fernando graduated from Edinburg High School in 1959 before proudly serving in the United States Navy. He was stationed aboard the...

Sep 26, 2025

REYNALDO VENTURA

Reynaldo Ventura, 74, entered eternal rest Friday, September 26, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Perez; three sons, Isidro Ventura, Mario Ventura, Alejandro Ventura; and several siblings.

Reynaldo is survived by his children, Maria (Francisco) Ventura De Coronado, Reynaldo (Noemi Balderas) Ventura and Jose Luis (Marla Gallegos) Ventura; ten grandchildren;...

Sep 25, 2025

THOMAS DANIEL FLORES

EDINBURG – Thomas Daniel Flores, 78, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Oralia Flores; six siblings, Domingo Flores, Martin Flores, Juan Jose Flores, Gerardo Flores, San Juanita Flores Gomez, and Maria Adelina Flores.

Mr. Flores is survived by his son, Richard (Laura) Flores; three grandchildren,...

Sep 22, 2025

Carlos H. Martinez, 72, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.Charlie loved his family dearly. A man of deep faith, he was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus. Charlie was employed by Edcouch-Elsa High School for 40 years as an Automotive Technology...

Sep 21, 2025

David Neal Martin, 86, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Edinburg, Texas with his daughter by his side.

He was born September 18, 1939 in Moline, Illinois to Hugh Henson Martin and Helen Margaret (Briggs) Martin.

After a satisfying 37-year career as a computer programmer for A.B. Chance Co. in Centralia, Missouri, he retired to...

Sep 21, 2025

Luis Antonio Garza, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Edinburg, Texas.

He was born in Los Ramones, Mexico, to Antonio and Felipa Garza. Luis dedicated nearly three decades of service to the PSJA Independent School District, where he retired as Director of Maintenance and Operations. His commitment and leadership left a lasting mark on the community...

Sep 20, 2025

JUAN DE DIOS GALVAN

Juan De Dios Galvan, 75, entered eternal rest Saturday, September 20, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leopoldo and Rita Galvan; and a son, Juan De Dios Galvan Jr.

Juan De Dios is survived by his wife San Juanita De Galvan; one daughter, Alexandra (Marte) Torres; and two grandchildren,...

Sep 20, 2025

Sep 20, 2025

EDINBURG - Luis Fernando "Pipo" Gomez Ayala passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg. 

He is survived by his parents, Victoriano Gomez Gomez and Ana Maria Gomez Ayala; his siblings, Ana Gabriel (Jesus Gonzalez) Gomez Ayala, Alfredo (Linda Barrera Gomez) Gomez Ayala, Daniel (Fernanda Cano) Gomez Ayala; nieces and nephews, Aleyda Denise, Raymond, Alonso, Melody Liann,...

Sep 19, 2025

MARGARITA AGUIRRE

SAN JUAN-Margarita Aguirre, 78, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Margarita is preceded in death by her parents, Severiano and Guadalupe Cruz, her brother Alberto Cruz, and two sisters, Dora Cramer, and Maria del Carmen Mejia.

She is survived by her husband, Eusebio Aguirre; her children, Luis Omar (Sophia) Garza, and Adrian Eduardo Aguirre;...

Sep 19, 2025

VICTORIANA M. LANDEZ

PHARR– Victoriana M. Landez, 89, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Maurilio Landez; two children, San Juanita Landez and Vicente Landez; parents, Fidencio and Concepcion Martinez; and five siblings, Alicia Morin, Lydia Cavazos, Bernabe Martinez, Jose Maria Martinez, and Cirilo Martinez.

Mrs. Landez is survived by...

Sep 18, 2025

Sep 18, 2025

AURORA MARTINEZ

PHARR–Aurora Martinez, 89, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Enriqueta Tamez; and siblings, Moises Tamez, Petra Arismendez and Emma Hawkins.

Aurora is survived by her seven children, Ruth Ontiveros, Noemi (Daniel) Sanchez, Maria Anita Martinez, Tomas Martinez Jr., Jose Manuel (Norma Lee) Martinez, Marcos (Linda) Martinez,...

Sep 17, 2025

MONICO CARMONA

EDINBURG – Monico Carmona, 65, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at South Texas Health System Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Amada Carmona.

Mr. Carmona is survived by his wife, Rosalinda Carmona; four children, Linda Lee Carmona (Juan) Garza, Monica Marie Carmona (Jorge) Salazar, Monico (Erica Guzman) Carmona Jr., Monico Carmona; numerous grandchildren; seven siblings,...

Sep 16, 2025

IRMA R. PALACIOS

MCALLEN– Irma R. Palacios, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Palacios, Jr.; parents, Raul Rodriguez and Carolina Gomez; and her sister, San Juanita Marin.

 Mrs. Palacios is survived by her three children, Ernesto Palacios III, Betty Lou (Javier) Rodriguez, and Juan David...

Sep 16, 2025

FIDELA MANZANO PEREZ

WESLACO – Fidela Manzano Perez, 97, entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

She is preceded in death by a son, Eloy Manzano.

Fidela Manzano Perez is survived by two sons, Gilbert Manzano, Sr., and Albert Rene Manzano, and grandson Gilbert Manzano, Jr., two great-grandchildren, Natalia Eva Manzano and Aiden Alexander Manzano, granddaughter Sarah...