Obituaries

Feb 1, 2024

ORALIA B. VALDEZ



EDINBURG – Oralia B. Valdez, 91, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at her residence in Edinburg. 



Mrs. Valdez was a devout Catholic who was an active member of the Legion de Maria – Espanol for over five years and served as Treasurer. For the last three years she was an auxiliary member of the Legion De Maria –...

Jan 31, 2024

STEPHANIE MARIE PUGA

MISSION – Stephanie Marie Puga, 29, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in McAllen, TX.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Victorina Dimas, Magdaleno Dimas, Elvia Puga, Jose Pedro Puga; and her brother, Noe Puga Jr. 

Stephanie is survived by her parents, Noe Puga Sr. and Brenda Lee Puga; her siblings, Sammantha A. Puga, Noah James Garza Puga,...

Jan 31, 2024

RAMIRO GONZALEZ

San Juan- Ramiro Gonzalez, 84, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his son, Fermin (Norma) Limon.

Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Maria Elfida Gonzalez; 10 children, Alma Delia Gonzalez, Ramiro (Diana) Gonzalez, Liliana Gonzalez, Miriam Yadira (Jose T.) Gamboa, Esmeralda Gonzalez, Claudia Edith (Roberto) Gutierrez, Santa Monica (Marco)...

Jan 31, 2024

CONSUELO “CONNIE” NAVARRO

McAllen- Consuelo "Connie" Navarro, 73, gained her wings on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at her residence in McAllen.

In cherished remembrance of Consuelo Navarro, a pillar of love and strength. She is mourned by her adoring husband, Pedro Navarro, and her enduring spirit lives on in the hearts of her five children: Pete, Bobby, Vanessa, Blanca, and Jessica. Consuelo's nurturing embrace touched the...

Jan 29, 2024

JUAN JAIME ECHEVARRIA

EDINBURG – Juan Jaime Echevarria, 57, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Alisia Calvillo Echevarria; parents, Juan Echevarria and Maria Antoneta Silerio.

Mr. Echevarria is survived by his three children, Stephanie Denise Ruiz, Juan Antonio Echevarria, Stephanie Marie Cedillo; eight grandchildren, Hailey M. Ruiz, Diego V. Ruiz,...

Jan 28, 2024

Maria Elena Villanueva

Edinburg – Maria Elena Villanueva, 47, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at her residence in Edinburg. 

Over 47 years Maria lived the most wonderful life. From the day she was born May 22nd of 1976 to the day of her passing January 28th of 2024. Maria knew that no matter how or when it was her time that...

Jan 27, 2024

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DELL PARKERMCALLEN - William Dell Parker, beloved father, brother, son, and friend, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in McAllen, TX at the age of 59.

Born to parents William Penn Parker and Regina Parker in Louisiana, Dell’s passion...

Jan 27, 2024

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Jan 25, 2024

LUCIANO GARCIA

SAN JUAN- Luciano Garcia, 84, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Weslaco.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria C. Garcia; his parents, Pedro and Patrocinia Garcia; a son, Jose G. Garcia and two brothers-in-law, Baldo Garcia and Tomas Garcia.

Mr. Garcia is survived by his two children, Maribel (Ruben) De La Cruz, Manuel Arturo (Lili) Garcia; a daughter-in-law,...

Jan 24, 2024

“…Well done, good and faithful servant!”

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Jose Gustavo Gutierrez, age 91, went to be with the Lord on ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Wednesday, January 24, 2024, after a brief illness.  He passed away at Comfort House in McAllen, Texas.   Gustavo was the youngest of seven children...

Jan 23, 2024

MARIA CARIDAD GARCIA

SAN JUAN- Maria Caridad, 83, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

she is preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Tomasa Garcia; a son, Jose G. Garcia; two brothers, Tomas and Baldo Garcia.

Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband, Luciano Garcia; two children, Maribel (Ruben) De La Cruz, Manuel (Lili) Arturo Garcia; Daughter-in-law, Nereida...

Jan 22, 2024

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Jan 21, 2024

ALAMO- Joyce J. White was born in Norborne, MO on April 9, 1933 and passed on January 21, 2024, at the age of 90, in McAllen, TX.

Joyce was a lifelong member of the LCMS church. 

She is survived by one son, Forrest "Frosty" (Colleen) White of Alamo, TX; three grandchildren, Michael (Kat) Goedecke of Alamo, TX, Marie (George "Geo") Echeverria of...

Jan 20, 2024

Jan 19, 2024

Reynaldo “Rey” Garza

PHARR- Reynaldo “Rey” Garza, 87, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elido “Chale” Garza and Angelina “Gila” Garza; three sisters, Graciela “Chela” Garza, Minerva “Hilma” Mariscal, Diamantina “Tana” Olivarez; and a brother Charlie Garza Jr.

Mr. Garza is survived by his wife Maria E. Garza; five...

Jan 18, 2024

Oscar Capetillo

PHARR- Oscar Capetillo, 83, died Thursday, January 18, 2024, at The Heights in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Nemecio and Maria Francisca Capetillo; his wife, Paulita L. Capetillo; and his brother, Osiel Capetillo.

Mr. Capetillo is survived by his five children; Roxanna C. (Ricardo) De Leon, Oziel (Patricia) Capetillo, Roldan (Virginia) Capetillo, Michael (Esmeralda) Capetillo, Oscar...

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