Obituaries

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...

Jul 3, 2025

Raul Angel Bracamontes, 57, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Rochester, New York.

Raul is survived by his parents, Raul and Enedelia Bracamontes; four siblings, Mario Alberto (Alicia Jaime) Bracamontes, Diana Bracamontes, Juan Carlos (Elizabet) Bracamontes, Claudia Elena Bracamontes Gonzalez; eight nieces and nephews, Jennifer Solis, Magenn Solis (William) Evans, Brianna (Michael) Klabunde, Abram Gonzalez, Samuel Gonzalez, Emily A. Medina,...

Jul 3, 2025

YOLANDA GONZALEZ ARREDONDO

ALAMO- Yolanda Gonzalez Arredondo, 78, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at South Texas Health System McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Arredondo.

Yolanda is survived by her seven sons, Nicolas Arredondo, Jesus Arredondo Jr., Ricardo Arredondo, Raul (Elisa) Arredondo, Rene (Elvira) Arredondo, Rey (Michele) Arredondo, Eddy (Jackie) Arredondo; 30 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a brother...

Jul 3, 2025

Jun 29, 2025

HELGI DAVIS

MISSION – Helgi Davis, 76, entered eternal rest Sunday, June 29, 2025, at South Texas Health System McAllen after a brief illness. He was born on January 17, 1949 in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Helgi came from humble beginnings, spending much of his childhood in orphanages in both Iceland and the United States. Even though that experience left him with a somewhat...

Jun 28, 2025

RICARDO CONTRERAS

SAN JUAN- Ricardo Contreras, 76, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at San Juan Nursing Home.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Maria Flora Contreras; and a brother, Jose Vidal Contreras.

Ricardo is survived by his six children, Ruben Contreras, Laura Contreras Ornelas, Ricardo Contreras Jr., Monica Ann Contreras, Rocio Contreras, San Juanita Contreras; several grandchildren; and...

Jun 28, 2025

MARIA DE JESUS PUENTE

PHARR- Maria De Jesus Puente, 87, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Comfort House Hospice in McAllen.

Maria is survived by her daughter, Armida (Daniel) Saldaña; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will take place...

Jun 26, 2025

Ofelia G. Barron, 91, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her residence in Grand Prairie, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Santiago Barron; parents, Vicente Guzman and Elena Vazquez; four brothers, Enrique Guzman, Reymundo Guzman, Tomas Guzman, and Carlos Guzman.

Mrs. Barron is survived by her four children, Daniel Barron, Elva Nora Pineda, Maria Teresa Salazar, Diana (John)...

Jun 26, 2025

RICARDO RODRIGUEZ ZAPATA

CORPUS CHRISTI - Ricardo Rodriguez Zapata, 51, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Doctor's Medical Center in Corpus Christi.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Maria De Jesus Rodriguez.

Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his six siblings, Yadira Garcia, Antonio Rodriguez, Aranzazu Rodriguez, Eleazar Rodriguez, Irasema Reyes, Karmina Rodriguez Garcia; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will...

Jun 25, 2025