Obituaries

Maurilio Martinez

Maurilio Martinez

Mar 2, 2023

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Melba Barrera

Melba Barrera

Mar 2, 2023

Melba Barrera 63, passed away Thursday March 2, 2023, in Edinburg. The love for her daughters, granddaughters, siblings and entire family was like no other. Melba was a caring and devoted educator for more than 30 years. Melba enjoyed her life attending events for her granddaughters and spending time with family. She will be dearly missed. Mrs. Barrera is survived...

Diana Martinez

Diana Martinez

Feb 28, 2023

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Donaciano "Chano" Garza

Donaciano "Chano" Garza

Feb 27, 2023

Donaciano "Chano" Garza, 94, of San Juan, died Monday, February 27, 2023, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Garza was born in Harlingen to the late Hilario Garza Sr. and Antonia Gonzalez Garza. He lived in Alamo most of his life and later moved to San Juan. Chano proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

Belinda Aguilar Guerra

Belinda Aguilar Guerra

Feb 26, 2023

Belinda Aguilar Guerra, 62, entered eternal rest Sunday, February 26, 2023, at her residence. Belinda was a lifelong resident of Edinburg and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Belinda's contribution to Aguilar's Meat Market will always be an essential part of our story and who we are today as a family-owned business. She helped open our doors 38 years...

Jose Luna

Jose Luna

Feb 25, 2023

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Isidoro R. Zapata

Isidoro R. Zapata

Feb 21, 2023

Isidoro R. Zapata, 94, entered eternal rest Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Isidoro was a servant of God and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a dedicated son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all. He now joins his wife, Estella F. Zapata; his parents, Anselmo and Hilaria Zapata; a borther,...

Reynaldo Ramirez

Reynaldo Ramirez

Feb 21, 2023

Reynaldo Ramirez passed away with the love of his family surrounding him on February 21, 2023, at the age of 79 years. Reynaldo was blessed with a large and loving family. As a child and young adult, he assisted his family in migrating to Idaho every year to work in the fields. He had an amazing memory for detail and...

Erasmo "Tito" Avila Jr.

Erasmo "Tito" Avila Jr.

Feb 19, 2023

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Juan Macias

Juan Macias

Feb 18, 2023

JUAN MACIAS PHARR – Juan Macias, 70, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Pablo Macias and Julia Martinez Macias; two brothers, Ramiro Macias and Jesus Macias. Mr. Macias is survived by his wife, Irma Belinda Macias; mother of his children, Guadalupe Macias; four children, Martiza (Eduardo) Favata,...

Maria Teresa "Terry" Ortiz

Maria Teresa "Terry" Ortiz

Feb 18, 2023

Maria Teresa Ortiz, 78, who was called "Ama" by her loved ones, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at McAllen Medical Center. Terry was born June 30, 1944 and was a long time resident of Edinburg. She loved praising God, gardening, playing loteria and spending time with her grandchildren. Ama was loved by many and will always be remembered by...

Christobal Garces Sr.

Christobal Garces Sr.

Feb 18, 2023

CHRISTOBAL GARCES SR. EDINBURG – Christobal Garces Sr., 83, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Graciana Garces; brother, Guadalupe Garces Sr.; and sister-in-law, Maria Ernestina Garces. Mr. Garces is survived by his wife, Josefa Garces; three children, Maribel (Ruben) Rodriguez, Christobal (Lupita) Garces Jr., Daniel (Crystal) Garces; four grandchildren, Reuben,...

Jane K. Ducan

Jane K. Ducan

Feb 16, 2023

Jane K. Duncan, 87, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at her residence in Edinburg, TX. Wanda Jane Kendrick Duncan was born August 11, 1935, 20 minutes before her twin brother Bill, in Morris, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, to Dora Celia (nee Howard) and James Burl Kendrick. The family moved to Antlers, Pushmataha County, Oklahoma where Jane grew up and graduated...

Aurora E. Hernandez

Aurora E. Hernandez

Feb 14, 2023

Aurora E. Hernandez, 93, passed Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Senior Care Edinburg Health & Rehabilitation. She is preceded in death by her husband, David A. Hernandez; parents, Bernardino Elizondo and Maria Santos Paz; and numerous siblings. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her six children, Flor Estella (Lazaro Jr.) Salinas, Ricardo (Margarita) Hernandez, Rogelio Hernandez, Graciela De Leon, David A....

Guadalupe Rodriguez

Guadalupe Rodriguez

Feb 14, 2023

Guadalupe Rodriguez, 79, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Aurora House in Weslaco. She is preceded in death by her parents, Miguel and Leonor Calvillo. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her husband, Jesus Hector Rodriguez; four children, Hector (Sandra) Rodriguez, Liliana (Michael) Rodriguez, Viviana (Dustin) Wilson, Orlando Rodriguez; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8...

Abraham H. Fuentes Sr.

Abraham H. Fuentes Sr.

Feb 12, 2023

Abraham H. Fuentes Sr., 86, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his spouse, Elizabeth Barbosa Fuentes; a granddaughter, Lizette Christine Fuentes; parents, Clemente Fuentes and Eucaria Herrera; and son-in-law, Eduardo B. Lopez. Mr. Fuentes is survived by four children, Deliminio Fuentes, Eliud (Blanca) Fuentes, Nelda Fuentes, Abraham...

Ricardo S. Escobar

Ricardo S. Escobar

Feb 12, 2023

RICARDO S. ESCOBAR PHARR - Ricardo S. Escobar passed from this life into eternal life on February 12, 2023, at age 89. Better known to most as Richard Escobar, he was born February 5, 1934 in Pharr, Texas to Jose Maria and Rev. Lucia S. Escobar. He attended PSJA primary schools until the family moved to Donna, Texas where he...

Roberto Francisco Hernandez

Roberto Francisco Hernandez

Feb 11, 2023

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Maria G. Mancias

Maria G. Mancias

Feb 11, 2023

Maria G. Mancias, 87, entered into eternal rest after a courageous battle with cancer at her home on Saturday, February 11, 2023, on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Maria was born in Rowena, Texas to Pedro and Julia Garza on October 6, 1935. She was a lifelong resident of Alamo, Texas and an active member of Resurrection...

Rev. Alfonso M. Guevara

Rev. Alfonso M. Guevara

Feb 10, 2023

Rev. Alfonso M. Guevara, 75, went to the Lord on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at San Juan Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 2, 1947 in Brownsville to Mauro and Margarita Guevara, and was a 1965 graduate of St. Joseph Academy in Brownsville. Father Alfonso was ordained a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Brownsville on May 28, 1977, by...