Obituaries

Jan 15, 2026

ALAMO – Matilde O. Salazar, 98, died Thursday, January 15, 2026, at San Juan Nursing Home.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Salazar; a son, Ricardo Salazar; a brother, Manuel Olivarez; three sisters, Marcela Rodriguez, Maclovia Iutzeler and Margarita Gutierrez.

Mrs. Salazar in survived by her two sons, John (Sylvia) Salazar, Felipe (Rita) Salazar; daughter in law, Sofia Salazar;...

Jan 15, 2026

HECTOR JAVIER REYNA

MISSION – Hector Javier Reyna, 63, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fortino and Lydia Reyna.

Mr. Reyna is survived by his three children, Zachary Xavier (Marit) Reyna, Christian Reyna, Daniel; a grandson, Jack Staton Reyna; three siblings, Fortino (Elisea) Reyna Jr., Iris Reyna, and...

Jan 15, 2026

YOLANDA AGUIRRE

EDINBURG – Yolanda Aguirre,46, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at DHR Hospice in Edinburg.

Yolanda is survived by her husband, Miguel Angel Avila; three children, Miguel Angel Avila Jr., Angela Marie (Jose Andres Castro) Avila, Alejandro Daniel Avila; three grandchildren, Leylani May Avila, Madison Ailyn Avila, Jose Andres Castro Jr.; parents, Pedro and Maria Aguirre; and three siblings, Oscar...

Jan 14, 2026

PIEDAD REQUENEZ

EDINBURG – Piedad Requenez, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Erasmo Arturo Garza; second husband, Haroldo Requenez Jr.; daughter, Marisela Perez; granddaughter, Marisela America Garza; grandson, Alonzo Rey Garza; and great-granddaughter, Hailey Isabel Jasso.

Mrs. Requenez is survived by her five children, Homero Erasmo Garza, Diana...

Jan 14, 2026

MARIA LUISA CANTU

EDINBURG – Maria Luisa Cantu, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation in Center in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Rebecca Villarreal, nine siblings, Reynaldo Villarreal, Juan Villarreal Jr., Santiago Villarreal, Ricardo Villarreal, Rosalba Hernandez, Rebecca Alanis, Diana Villarreal and Leonel Villarreal.

Maria Luisa is survived by her husband,...

Jan 13, 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Amaro Elias Tijerina, 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg. 

Amaro had a long and outstanding career in law enforcement starting at the age of 21 at the Edinburg Police Department and ended his career at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. He was also a member of the National Guard. 

He was preceded in death by...

Jan 13, 2026

LENETTE GURROLA

EDINBURG – Lenette Gurrola, 39, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her father, Antonio Gurrola.

Mrs. Gurrola is survived by her husband, Luis Antonio Medina; two children, Adalynn Marie Medina, Antonio Jaxson Medina; mother, Maria Magdalena Llanas de Gurrola; seven siblings, Lydia Gurrola, Blanca Perez De Gurrola, Araceli...

Jan 12, 2026

MARIO GARCIA

EDINBURG – Mario Garcia, 57, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rafael Trevino; sister, Nora Castillo; and grandfather, Apolonio Garcia.

Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Melissa Garcia; three children, Francisco Lopez, Victoria Lynn Garcia, Mario Garcia Jr.; three grandchildren, Armando Maciel II; Francisco Lopez Jr.,...

Jan 12, 2026

Jan 11, 2026

Jan 11, 2026

Maria Lourdes Del Rocio Sanchez Macias

McAllen - Maria Lourdes Del Rocio Sanchez Macias, 67, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her mother, Amada Zoila Macias de Sanchez. 

Maria is survived by her father, Jose Guillermo Sanchez Fernandez de Carmona; five siblings, Lucilla Villarreal, Veronica De Pilar Sanchez, Daniel Antonio...

Jan 10, 2026

Marilyn Kay Tatum

Edinburg – Marilyn Kay Tatum, 70, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Esther Hughes.

Mrs. Tatum is survived by her husband, David Tatum; her three children, Nathan Allan Tatum, Kristine (Chris Devon) Windsor, and Thomas Andrew (Songia Hinel) Tatum; seven grandchildren, Matthew Tatum, Joshua...

Jan 10, 2026

PHARR – Luis Flores, 71, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Margarita Flores; three brothers, Gumaro, Simon, and Jorge Flores.

Mr. Flores is survived by his wife of 52 years, Adela Flores of Pharr; four children, Noelia (Javier Ortega) Flores, Natalie Nicole Flores, Louis Michael Flores,...

Jan 9, 2026

PASTOR JESSE ALVAREZ

SAN JUAN – Pastor Jesse Alvarez, 62, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Pastor Jesse Alvarez is survived by his wife, Belinda Alvarez; a daughter, Jackie Lee (Bobby) Armadillo; two grandchildren, Bobby Rey Armadillo and Samson Timothy Armadillo; mother, Maria Alvarez; and four siblings, Pablo Flores, Norma A. Lopez, Abel C. Gamez,...

Jan 9, 2026

JAMES E. BRANCH

Edinburg – James E. Branch, 73, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance.

James was a man who lived at the intersection of sound and story. His life’s work was a harmony of three distinct passions: the craftsmanship of his music store, the patience of his teaching studio, and the discipline of his writing desk....

Jan 9, 2026

ADRIAN DE LA ROSA

ALAMO – Adrian De La Rosa, 47, entered eternal rest Friday, January 9, 2026, in Santa Rosa.

He is preceded in death by three brothers, Alberto (Rebeca) De La Rosa, Armando (Mirna) De La Rosa, and Arnold (Maria Antonia +) De La Rosa.

Adrian is survived by his two children, Adrian De La Rosa Jr. and Esperanza De La...

Jan 9, 2026

RITA SMITH

Edinburg – Rita Smith, 81, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at The Bridges At Edinburg Assisted Living.

Rita is survived by her niece, Sasha Smith.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg.

Jan 9, 2026

ARTURO TREVINO

SAN JUAN – Arturo Trevino, 75, entered eternal rest Friday, January 9, 2026, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Born in Pharr, Mr. Trevino lived in San Juan most of his life and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Isabel Hernandez; father, Pablo Trevino; and maternal...

Jan 7, 2026

JOSE IREÑO GARZA

ALAMO– Jose Ireño Garza,81, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by parents, Domingo and Marianela Leal; and several siblings.

Mr. Garza is survived by his four children, Anna Luisa Garza-Villarreal, Dora (Edwin +) Amaya, Jose I. (Maria) Garza, Jr., and Jorge Garza; 11 grandchildren; and seven siblings.

Cremation will take place...