Obituaries

Olga Serna

Olga Serna

Jun 2, 2021

Olga Serna, 84, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg surrounded by her family. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in 1996 and retired for the Hidalgo County Juvenile Department. She is preceded in death by her two sons, Lorenzo Garza III, Leonel Garza; parents, Alfredo and Maria Teresa Serna; a brother, Alfredo Serna; two...

Ramon Cantu Jr.

Ramon Cantu Jr.

Jun 2, 2021

RAMON CANTU JR. SAN JUAN - Ramon Cantu Jr., 58, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Ramon served Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon Cantu Sr. and Carolina Acuna Cantu; and a granddaughter, Victoria Duran. Ramon is survived by two children, Ramon (Samantha) Cantu III, Bianca...

Santiago Garza Jr.

Santiago Garza Jr.

May 30, 2021

Santiago Garza, Jr., 88 of Delmita, TX passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Nursing Home in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife Julia T. Garza; a daughter, Gloria Esparza, and a son Leonzo Garza. Santiago is survived by his two daughters, Idalia (Grace Vargas) Garza of McAllen and...

Reyes F. Rodriguez, Sr.

Reyes F. Rodriguez, Sr.

May 29, 2021

REYES F. RODRIGUEZ SR. EDINBURG – Reyes F. Rodriguez Sr., 85, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 29, 2021. Born January 6, 1936 in Mexico, Reyes was a life-long resident of Edinburg and worked at Haggar Clothing Company for over 30 years. He loved watching baseball, softball, playing bingo, socializing with his friends at the centro, and...

Saul Andres Garza

Saul Andres Garza

May 28, 2021

Saúl Andres Garza, 52, passed away at Ascension Seton Hospital on Friday, May 28th in Austin, Texas following a sudden illness. Saúl was born on December 4, 1968, in McAllen, Texas to Armando and Josefa (Molina) Garza. He is preceded in death by his sister, Melinda Ann Garza. Saúl is survived by his loving wife Thelma Margot Alvarado-Garza and their...

Javier Melchor

Javier Melchor

May 27, 2021

EDINBURG - Javier Melchor, 52, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his mother, Araceli Melchor. Mr. Melchor is survived by his son, Josiah Melchor; his father, Jose Inez Melchor Jr.; two siblings, Melissa Olivarez Melchor, Jerardo Melchor; numerous nieces and nephews. "Javi", as his close friends and family knew...

Alberto De La Rosa Jr.

Alberto De La Rosa Jr.

May 27, 2021

Alberto De La Rosa Jr., 57, went home to the Lord Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Born in San Juan, Alberto lived in Edinburg for most of his life. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Arnold and Armando De La Rosa. Alberto is survived by his loving wife, Rebeca De La Rosa of Edinburg;...

Elisena "Chena" Vasquez

Elisena "Chena" Vasquez

May 25, 2021

ELISENA “Chena” VASQUEZ SAN JUAN – Chena Vasquez, 87, went home to the Lord Tuesday, May 25, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. During the 71 years they were married, Chena was an amazing woman who dedicated her life to her home, husband and children. Chena was a devout Catholic who served as a lector at the Basilica of San...

Baldemar "Balde" Romero

Baldemar "Balde" Romero

May 25, 2021

ALAMO – Baldemar “Balde” Romero, 65, went home to our Lord Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at his residence in Alamo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margarita and Gilberto Romero Sr.; and two siblings, Patsy and Guadalupe Romero. Mr. Romero is survived by his loving wife, Linda Romero of Alamo; a son, Jesse (Jennifer) Romero of McAllen; a...

Florentino "Tino Boy" A. Hernandez

Florentino "Tino Boy" A. Hernandez

May 24, 2021

Florentino "Tino Boy" A. Hernandez, 79, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Florentino retired from PSJA ISD after 29 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Isabel and Guadalupe Hernandez; a grandson, Joey Hernandez; two precious angels; two siblings, Juana Garcia and Arcardio Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez is survived by...

Pedro Garcia Garza

Pedro Garcia Garza

May 23, 2021

PEDRO GARCIA GARZA EDINBURG - Pedro Garcia Garza, 72, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021, at his residence in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Maria Martha Garcia; a brother, Juan Manuel Garcia. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Estela Garcia; four children, Nora, Pedro Jr., Fernando, Hugo; nine grandchildren; seven siblings, Olga, Gregorio,...

Gabriel Tijerina

Gabriel Tijerina

May 22, 2021

EDINBUR - Gabriel Tijerina, 38, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Ruben Tijerina Jr.; his uncle, Mario Tijerina; and a cousin, Mario Alberto Tijerina. Mr. Tijerina is survived by his mother, Esmeralda Rocha-Tijerina; his son, Julian Mateo Tijerina; six siblings, Veronica Tijerina, Ruben (Cory) Tijerina, Julian Tijerina, Rolando Tijerina,...

Consuelo M. Perez

Consuelo M. Perez

May 21, 2021

CONSUELO M. PEREZ ALAMO – Consuelo M. Perez, 91, went home to our Lord Friday, May 21, 2021, at her residence in McAllen. Born in Guardado de Abajo, Tamaulipas, MX, Mrs. Perez had lived in Alamo since 1955 and was a parishioner at Resurrection Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Raul Perez; her parents, Luis...

Jesus T. Sanchez Jr.

Jesus T. Sanchez Jr.

May 21, 2021

SAN JUAN - Jesus T. Sanchez Jr., husband and father, veteran, and teacher passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, at age 73. Born on November 8, 1947, Jesus served in the Armed Forces and graduated from Pan American University in 1973. A History teacher for 29 years, Jesus taught by example. His love for music and good times were expressed...

Antonia Aguilera De Rodriguez

Antonia Aguilera De Rodriguez

May 20, 2021

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Jaime Omar Cantu

Jaime Omar Cantu

May 18, 2021

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Maria Luisa Regalado

Maria Luisa Regalado

May 17, 2021

SAN JUAN - Maria Luisa Regalado, 86, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at McAllen Medical Center. Throughout her life, she worked as a teacher and later on as a migrant worker. Maria was known for her selflessness and her willingness to care for others. Her hobbies included spending time with her family and caring for her garden. She was...

Hortencia "Tencha" Gutierrez

Hortencia "Tencha" Gutierrez

May 16, 2021

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Marcela Martinez

Marcela Martinez

May 15, 2021

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Pastor Juan Rivera

Pastor Juan Rivera

May 13, 2021

PASTOR JUAN RIVERA ALAMO – Pastor Juan Rivera, 75, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at McAllen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Tomasa Rivera; and a brother, Javier Rivera. Mr. Rivera is survived by his wife of 54 years, Amparo Rivera; four children, Juan (Imelda) Rivera, Jesus (Monica) Rivera, Maria Angelica (Ruben Calderon)...