Obituaries

Jul 19, 2025

EMMA V. BARRERA

SAN JUAN – Emma V. Barrera, 88, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose S. Barrera; son, Jorge Luis Barrera; and grandson, Jeremy Barrera.

Mrs. Barrera is survived by her four children, Jose David (Rebecca) Barrera, Sylvia (Noe) Canales, Miguel Angel (Anna) Barrera, Carlos...

Jul 17, 2025

Jul 16, 2025

Antonia “Toña” Garcia

SAN JUAN- Antonia “Toña” Garcia, 84, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at South Texas Health System McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Abelino Garcia; a daughter Berta “Betty” Rubio; parents; Ernesto and Rafaela Vega; and three siblings.

Antonia is survived by her five children, Apolonio (Melissa) Garcia, Melinda (Adolfo) Huerta, Ida (Samuel) Mares, Diana (Louie) De...

Jul 15, 2025

OLGA G. TELLEZ

EDINBURG - Olga G. Tellez, 68, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Comfort House in McAllen. 

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa Tellez; parents, Reynaldo Garza and Genoveva Salazar Garza; three siblings, David Garza, Ana Rodriguez, and Alejandro Garza. 

Mrs. Tellez is survived by her husband, Juan Tellez; son, Johnny Tellez; three grandchildren, Gisselle Tellez, Johnny...

Jul 14, 2025

MARIA ELENA REA

PHARR – Maria Elena Rea, 70, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Houston Methodist Hospital. She was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by perseverance, resilience, her love of family and her love of God.

Maria Elena Rea was born and raised in Brecha 128, Kilometro 84 near Valle Hermoso, where she lived a simple life as...

Jul 14, 2025

OLIVIA NEMECIO DE SANCHEZ

PHARR- Olivia Nemecio de Sanchez, 77, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Alberto Sanchez Cabrera; Daughter in law, Maria Luisa Sanchez; her parents, Pomposo and Jacinta Nemecio; and five siblings, Esther Nemecio, Juana Nemecio, Julia Nemecio, Lucio Nemecio, and Gregorio Nemecio. 

Olivia is survived by her...

Jul 14, 2025

DOLORES “LOLITA” CANTU

 PHARR- Dolores “Lolita” Cantu, 89, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Miguel Delgado; her parents, Pablo and Eva Cuellar; and five siblings.

Lolita is survived by her four children; Rosalinda Sanchez, Maria Esmeralda (Benny) Garcia, Antonio (Dora) Delgado, Miguel A. (Ninfa) Delgado; 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will...

Jul 12, 2025

REYNOSA/HIDALGO- María Del Consuelo Soto, 89, went home to our Lord Saturday, July 12, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in La Presa de los Leones Municipio de Dr. Arroyo, Nuevo León, México, Mrs. Soto was a former resident of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, and was currently living in Hidalgo, Texas. She married the love of her life,...

Jul 10, 2025

Jul 10, 2025

Jul 8, 2025

JESUS RUBEN GARZA

MCALLEN- Jesus Ruben Garza, 45, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Rio Gra nde Regional Hospital McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Genaro and Maria De Jesus Sanchez; and his paternal grandparents, Jose and Guadalupe Garza.

Jesus is survived by his wife, Griselda Garza; and his parents, Ruben and Faustina Garza.

Visitation will begin at 5...

Jul 8, 2025

Margarito “Mike” Niño, 94, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Mike was born on June 7, 1931, in Edinburg, Texas. He lived a long and fruitful life and was devoted to his family whom he cherished. He was proud to have valiantly served his country...

Jul 7, 2025

Margarita T. Gutierrez, 92, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Margarita was the family matriarch. She embodied strength, resilience, devotion, love, and a strong moral code. Each of her daughters, with hearts full of gratitude, speak of Margarita’s labors of love through their childhoods and into their adult years. Their stories always tell of...

Jul 6, 2025

GEORGINA R. FLORES

EDINBURG – Georgina R. Flores, 95, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at The Bridges at Edinburg.

Georgina was born in Edinburg on April 2, 1930, to Albino and Rita Reyna. She graduated from Edinburg High School in 1948 and from Pan American College with a degree in Education. Mrs. Flores taught in the Edinburg School District for 30...

Jul 5, 2025

Jul 5, 2025

DORA M. GARCIA

RICHMOND– Dora Mae Garcia, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She is preceded in death by a son, Joseph Garcia; parents, Jose and Paula Perez; and five siblings.

Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband, Pete Garcia; six children, Peter (Emma) Garcia, Dennis (Mary Lou) Garcia, Joel (Yadira) Garcia, David (Julissa) Garcia,...

Jul 5, 2025

Pamela "Jackie" Castillo, 72, was born on April 3, 1953 in Florida. She died of cancer Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her home in Edinburg, TX.

She is preceded in death by her father, Donald Chowning Sr.; mother, Josephine Fink; her husband, Raul; brother Donald; sisters, Roberta and Carol.

Pamela spent many years working as a waitress and then found true delight...

Jul 4, 2025

JUAN P. LEAL

SAN JUAN- Juan P. Leal, 72, passed away Friday , July 4, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital McAllen.

Juan is survived by his wife, Maria Leal; four children, Agustin (Rosa) Leal, Maribel Leal, Saul (Claraly) Leal, Cindy Leal; 11 grandchildren, Amber, Aaron, Jaqueline, Alejandro, Brandon, Roxanne, Austin, Davian, Dania, Damari, Dariela; and two siblings, Serafin Leal and Reyes...

Jul 4, 2025

ELODIA VILLAFUERTE DE DIAZ

EDINBURG - Elodia Villafuerte De Diaz, 78, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Cirilo Diaz. 

Mrs. Diaz is survived by her eight children, Yolanda (Arnulfo) De La Rosa, Rafael Gallegos, Alma (Cipriano) De La Rosa, Maria Jackie De La Rosa, Gilberto (Alicia) Fonseca, Omar Diaz, Rolando...

Jul 4, 2025

The Honorable Judge Robert “Bobby” Contreras, 75, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at his residence in Alamo. Born July 12, 1949 and raised in Alamo, Bobby graduated from PSJA High School in 1968. After graduation, he married the love of his life, Barbara Ann Deaton. He attended Pan American University and majored in social work. Bobby worked for the...