Obituaries
Raul "Big Rudy" Martinez
Apr 30, 2023
RAUL “BIG RUDY” MARTINEZ PHARR - Raul "Big Rudy" Martinez, 70, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. A lifelong resident of the City of Pharr, Raul graduated from PSJA High School in 1970. After graduating, he attended Pan American University and received his Bachelor's Degree in English in 1988. Mr. Martinez worked...
Raymond "Ray" James Salas
Apr 29, 2023
Raymond "Ray" James Salas, 67, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in California. Raymond grew up in Pico Rivera, California and credited the beginning of his life's turnaround from drugs and dedication to his gang to a sudden spiritual awakening. In 1986 Raymond's name was written into the Book of Life when he was baptized...
Lydia H. Villafuerte
Apr 29, 2023
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Alejandro "Alex" Garza
Apr 29, 2023
ALEJANDRO “ALEX” GARZA EDINBURG – Alejandro “Alex” Garza, 67, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his residence in Edinburg. Mr. Garza was a veteran of The United States Army. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ofelia Garza; parents, Juanita and Alfredo Garza Sr. Mr. Garza is survived by his two children, Erica Garza (Robert) Saenz of Edinburg,...
Mario G. Hernandez
Apr 26, 2023
MARIO G. HERNANDEZ PHARR – Mario G. Hernandez, 87, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Mr. Hernandez is survived by his wife, Maria B. Hernandez; a daughter, Aracely Guerra; two grandchildren, Martin Guerra Jr. and Lile Guerra; seven great grandchildren; and two brothers, Arturo Hernandez and Alfredo Hernandez. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a 6 p.m....
Eutimio Garcia
Apr 26, 2023
Eutimio Garcia, 69, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Adan Garcia. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Dora M. Garcia; two children, Xiomara Garcia, Eutimio Garcia Jr.; mother, Olivia Lopez Garcia; 12 siblings, Alberto Garcia, Azuzena Segura, Elizabeth Dowda, Hector Garcia, Imelda Garcia, Gracie...
Abelino Garcia
Apr 25, 2023
Abelino Garcia, 80, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He is preceded in death by his son Abelino Garcia Jr.; his parents, Martina and Apolonio Garcia; two brothers, Pablo Mendoza, Lalo Mendoza; and a sister, Maria Elena "Nena" Palacios. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Antonia Garcia; two sons, Apolonio (Melissa) Garcia, Abel Garcia; eight daughters, Berta (David) Rubio,...
Rafael Mejia Trejo
Apr 25, 2023
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Fabiola ""Fabiolita"" Cantu
Apr 23, 2023
Fabiola "Fabiolita" Cantu, 29, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jose Angel Pena; and her paternal grandfather, Socorro Cantu Chapa. Miss Cantu is survived by her parents Jorge Cantu De Leon and Ana Bertha Cantu; two siblings, Jorge Luis (Jessica) Cantu and Ana Karen Cantu; niece,...
Bonifacio Salinas Jr.
Apr 23, 2023
Bonifacio Salinas Jr., 27, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ofelia Reyes and Roberto De Leon. Mr. Salinas is survived by his parents, Bonifacio Salinas Sr. and Olga De Leon; step father, Ricardo Garcia; two siblings, Ana Lara (Arturo) Hernandez, Erik Eduardo (Elizabeth) Lara; nieces and nephews,...
Dora G. Guerra
Apr 22, 2023
DORA G. GUERRA EDINBURG – Dora G. Guerra, 92, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Comfort House in McAllen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Noe M. Guerra Sr.; son, Ramon P. Guerra II; granddaughter, Gina M. Ramirez; parents, Adolfo and Virginia Guerra; two siblings, Jose R. Guerra and Lauro R. Guerra. Mrs. Guerra is survived by...
Carlos Leal Cantu
Apr 21, 2023
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Imelda Garcia
Apr 21, 2023
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Harlan Verdal "Gunner" Gunnufson
Apr 20, 2023
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Graciela M. Cristan
Apr 19, 2023
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Felix Juarez Jr.
Apr 19, 2023
Felix Juarez Jr., 85, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Eva Juarez; five siblings, Enemorio, Eloy, Alberto, Jose Luis, and Jose Angel. Felix was born in Delmita, TX and attended San Isidro ISD. He moved to Houston in 1964 where he raised his family and...
Ernest Lee Rutledge
Apr 18, 2023
Ernest Lee Rutledge, 75, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guillermo Rutledge and Juanita Garza Rutledge; brother, Richard Rutledge; and sister, Norma Linda Rutledge Vela. Mr. Rutledge is survived by his spouse, Rosa Alba Garcia Rutledge; two children, Ernest Lee Rutledge Jr., Joseph Rutledge; step...
Walter Wayne Brown
Apr 17, 2023
WALTER WAYNE BROWN SAN JUAN – Walter Wayne Brown, 70, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Brown and Juanita Millirons. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Betty Carolyn Brown of San Juan; five children, Anthony Wayne Brown and his wife Amy Brown of...
Luis Octavio Fonseca
Apr 17, 2023
LUIS “WIZZARD” FONSECA PHARR – Luis “Wizzard” Fonseca, 49, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at his residence in Pharr. He is preceded in death by his mother, Carlota Fonseca; two aunts Esmeregilda Fonseca and Maria Lilialda Fonseca; and uncle, Isidro Fonseca. Mr. Fonseca is survived by his fiancé, Toniann D’Arrigo; stepdaughter, Dominique N. D’Arrigo; four godchildren, Victor Gauna, Lilyana...
Arnold Joel Hinojosa
Apr 17, 2023
Arnold Joel Hinojosa, 72, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, in Dallas, TX. He was born on July 18, 1950, but as he told everyone who asked, he was 50 years old. He was born to his parents, Lucas and Natalia Hinojosa. Arnold was the youngest of four siblings. Arnold attended the University of Texas at Austin. Following his studies,...

