Obituaries

Mar 31, 2025

ALAMO- Mary Frances Treviño, 65, died Monday, March 31, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Mary Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Eduardo Treviño; her son, Lucas Treviño; her parents, Francisco and Mercedes Martinez; and her three siblings, Steve Martinez, Tony Martinez and Pauline Martinez.

Mary Frances is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Juan Rodriguez) Treviño; granddaughter, Andrea...

Mar 30, 2025

VIRGINIA ROMAN GARCIA

PHARR– Virginia Roman Garcia, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Juana Roman; and her two siblings, Agustina Cortez Roman, and Jesus Roman.

Ms. Roman Garcia is survived by her loving companion, Agustin Vallejo; two sons, Jessie Rosales, and Rudy Hinojosa;...

Mar 30, 2025

MARIA DE JESUS REYNA DE ALFARO

EDINBURG – Maria De Jesus Reyna De Alfaro, 80, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg.

Maria enjoyed watching her favorite football team the Dallas Cowboys and play Loteria with family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Catarino Alfaro Sr.; three daughters, Maria Elsa Pena, Maria De Jesus Alfaro, Maria De...

Mar 29, 2025

ALAMO- Juan Cruz, Jr., 77, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Cruz, Sr., and Angelita Munoz; and a brother, Raul.

Mr. Cruz is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Lou Cruz; three children, Juan Victor (Edna) Cruz, Estella (Arnold) Mendoza, Juan Oscar (Monica) Cruz; ten grandchildren;...

Mar 28, 2025

TERESA DE JESUS HERNANDEZ

HIDALGO – Teresa De Jesus Hernandez, 72, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Agapito Hernandez; parents, Jesus and Teresa Garcia Martinez.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her daughter, Maria Guadalupe (Felipe C.) Ayala; three grandchildren, Miguel Angel Olaguez, Felipe Ayala Jr., Sofia Jeanelle Ayala;...

Mar 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Larissa Diane Harris, 20. A daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Larissa entered eternal rest on Friday, March 28, 2025, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Born in Edinburg, Texas, she graduated from Robert Vela High School and was attending St. Edward’s University in...

Mar 26, 2025

NORMA LINDA GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Norma Linda Gonzalez, 66, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her father, Anselmo Garcia.

Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her son, Oscar Omar Garcia; a grandson; mother, Zulema Garcia; four siblings, Hector Garcia, Roel Garcia, Roberto Garcia, and Dalia Garcia.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a...

Mar 26, 2025

Mar 26, 2025

RUTH ANN CARLSON

ALAMO- Ruth Ann Carlson, 79, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Comfort House in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Grtrude Kenzler; and a sister, Patty Kenzler.

Mrs. Carlson is survived by her husband, David Wayne Carlson; and a daughter, Mercedes Carlson.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg.

Funeral arrangements are under the...

Mar 25, 2025

DONNA- SanJuanita Beltran Garzez, 63, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

SanJuanita is preceded in death by her parents, Cristobal Beltran and Amalia Luna.

Mrs. Garzez is survived by her husband, Esteban Garzez; three children, Blanca Garzez Solis, Esteban Garzez, Jr., Cristobal Stephan Garzez; three siblings, Antonio Beltran, Olga Beltran Flores, and Estela B. Pena.

Visitation will begin...

Mar 25, 2025

JOSE SILVERIO BOCANEGRA

EDINBURG – Jose Silverio Bocanegra, 77, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Mariana Bocanegra; three siblings, Yolanda Herrera, Ana Maria Flores, Andy Bocanegra, and Hilario Hipolito Bocanegra.

Mr. Bocanegra is survived by his wife, Zeferina Bocanegra; son, Jose Silverio (Grissel) Bocanegra; three grandchildren, Brandon Bocanegra,...

Mar 24, 2025

ADOLFO VALDEZ

EDINBURG – Adolfo Valdez, 100, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Consuelo G. Valdez; parents, Adolfo and San Juanita Valdez; two sisters, Consuelo Valdez, Rosa Flores; brother, Juan Valdez; and daughter-in-law, San Juanita Valdez.

Mr. Valdez is survived by his five children, Maria Del Socorro (Jose...

Mar 23, 2025

SAN JUAN- Rosa Elia Garcia, 53, died Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her residence in San Juan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sebastian and Rosalia Garcia.

Rosa is survived by her four children, Francisco (Jessica) Vasquez, Alfredo (Hannah) Silva, Edward (Margarita) Silva, Steve (Elisa Michelle) Silva; eight grandchildren; and numerous siblings.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6...

Mar 22, 2025

ARTURO DE LA GARZA JR.

San Juan- Arturo De La Garza Jr., 68, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arturo and Thomasa De La Garza; one sister, Guadalupe De La Garza; and two brothers, Ricardo De La Garza and Emilio De La Garza.

Arturo is survived by his wife,...

Mar 21, 2025

EDINBURG – Romana Alcala passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo Alcala; four children, Damiana Martinez, Jose Alcala, Esteban Alcala, Margarita Tolkitt; her parents, Jose Roman and Maria De Jesus Quezada; three siblings, Guadalupe, Manuel, and Jose Roman.

Mrs. Alcala is survived by her ten children, Angelita Alcala, Alberto...

Mar 19, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Alberto Rene Rodriguez 

Edinburg – Alberto Rene Rodriguez, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg.

Rene spent twenty-five years in the car business, starting out as a car salesman where he quickly gained a loyal customer base. His clients often returned to buy from him again, and even recommended him to their friends and family. Rene eventually...

Mar 18, 2025

RODNEY “CHOPPER” GARZA

PHARR– Rodney “Chopper” Garza, 48, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Kristal Garza; two children, Rodney (Alyssa) Garza, Jr., and Kayli Marie Garza; Parents, Rene and Susana Garza; two siblings, Rene (Jessenia) Garza, Jr., and...

Mar 17, 2025

Mar 17, 2025

REBECA HERNANDEZ TOSCANO

EDINBURG – Rebeca Hernandez Toscano, 89, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg.

Rebeca is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Ramon Hernandez.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her five children, Miguel Antonio (Maria Guadalupe) Machuca Hernandez, Adriana Machuca Hernandez, Laura (Arnulfo Valencia) Cardenas Hernandez, Jorge Cardenas Hernandez, Cesar (Diana) Cardenas Hernandez; ten grandchildren;...