Obituaries

Mar 12, 2025

MARILU PENA

EDINBURG - Marilu Pena, 74, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Margarita Pena; and her brother, David Pena.

Mrs. Pena is survived by her two siblings, Arnulfo (Yolanda) Pena, Guadalupe (Manuel) Lopez; five nieces and nephews, Celia Sanchez, Cristina Rodriguez, Jose Pena, Nancy...

Mar 11, 2025

ALAMO- Minerva Cabrera passed away peacefully at the age of 90, in her childhood home surrounded by her family on March 11, 2025. She was born on April 24, 1934 in Charco, Texas. She grew up in Alamo, Texas with her family as a Migrant worker.

She is survived by her siblings, Antonia Munoz, and Jose (Hortencia) Cabrera, both of Plainview,...

Mar 10, 2025

MCALLEN- Martha Hernandez Perez, 79, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Maria Hernandez; and a brother, Cirilo Hernandez.

Martha is survived by her children, Leyda (Eleazar) Guajardo, Wanda (Scott) Croft, Gamavera and Hervey Vera; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Maria Antonia Tienda.

Visitation will begin at...

Mar 9, 2025

PHARR- Sostenes Trejo, 56, died Sunday, March 9, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Florencio and Dominga Trejo; a sister, Adalia Ovalle; a brother, Armando Trejo; a nephew, Basilio “Choco” Ramos.

Sostenes is survived by his daughter, Denise Trejo; four siblings, Noelia (Severo Jr.) Hernandez, Arnaldo Trejo, Oralia Trejo, Patricia (Santiago Jr.)...

Mar 8, 2025

EVA C. MARTINEZ

Eva C. Martinez, 88, entered eternal rest peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Eva was born in Puerto Rico, Texas, and grew up in Edinburg, Texas. She attended Edinburg High School and was in Sergeanettes where she held the title of Lieutenant. She participated in Choir, Girl's...

Mar 8, 2025

SAN JUAN- Guadalupe Hernandez, 84, died Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Guadalupe is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Hernandez; parents, Eladio Luna and Pascula Romero; four siblings, Ramiro, Arturo, Jose, and Gilberto Luna.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her four siblings, Francisca (+Gerald) Campero, Jesusa (+Ignacio) Juarez, Alfredo (Margie) Luna, Adam (Maria Elena) Luna;...

Mar 8, 2025

RUBEN VARGAS

ALAMO, TX – Ruben Vargas, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg, surrounded by his loving family.

Ruben was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cherished every moment spent with his family. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Elida Salazar Vargas, for over 50 wonderful years, sharing a...

Mar 7, 2025

SAN JUANITA LONGORIA

EDINBURG – San Juanita Longoria, 69, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Abelardo Santana, Sr.; her parents, Rigoberto and Eustolia De Leon; and a brother, Dimas De Leon.

Mrs. Longoria is survived by her two children, Norma Santana Flores and Abelardo Santana; three grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; twelve...

Mar 5, 2025

Alamo, TX - Olga Rodriguez, 72, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Olga was a lifelong resident of Alamo, TX. She attended Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School and worked for many years as a Cafeteria Line Server, Teacher Aide and Community aide until retirement. After retirement, Olga's passion for politics resulted in her participation...

Mar 5, 2025

Elvira Guerra de la Garza, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Avalon Memory Care in Edinburg, TX. She was born in Mission, Texas on April 6, 1930, to Pedro and Librada Guerra.Elvira was a big advocate of a good education for all her children and grandchildren. She was an elementary school teacher, elementary school counselor, and a high...

Mar 5, 2025

Mar 4, 2025

LIBORIO REYNA

EDINBURG – Liborio Reyna, 85, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his son, Hermenjildo Reyna; parents, Hilario and Francisca Reyna; sister, Maria Castillo; and a brother, Hilario Reyna.

Mr. Reyna is survived by his wife, Micaela Reyna; four children, Maribel (Joe) Gonzales, Abigail (Jerry) Cavazos, Jubel Reyna, Seth Reyna; 12...

Mar 3, 2025

Mar 3, 2025

MARIA IRMA RIVAS

EDINBURG – Maria Irma Rivas, 80, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Reyes and Carmen Garza; three siblings, Leonel Garza, Osiel Garza, and Imelda Espino. 

Mrs. Rivas is survived by her husband, Jose Miguel Rivas; eight children, Jose Rolando (Irma) Rivas, Maricela Dube, Fernando (Veronica) Rivas, Armando...

Mar 2, 2025

Mar 2, 2025

Maria Elena Saenz, 83, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, and faithful servant of the Lord entered into the kingdom of eternal life on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Sagebrook Nursing and Rehabilitation in Cedar Park, TX.She was born in Mission, TX on August 11, 1941 to Guadalupe Prado Rivera and Arturo Rivera. Maria lived life...

Mar 2, 2025

MITZI LORRAINE AMAR

EDINBURG – Mitzi Lorraine Amar, 39, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Henry and Rosa Amar; and an uncle, Robert Amar; maternal grandparents, Frank and Rosa Garcia; Inez and Raul L. Hinojosa; and her great grandmother, lovingly known to her as Mama. 

Mitzi is survived by her husband, Jaime...

Mar 2, 2025

EDINBURG – Olivia Amaro, 70, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo Sanchez and Santos Cerda; sisters, Anita, Maria Elena Sanchez Martinez; and a brother, Domingo Sanchez.

Mrs. Amaro is survived by her husband, Ramiro Amaro Vazquez; three children, Diena (Ruben Vidaurri) Salinas, Yvonne (Hector De Leon) De Leon,...

Mar 1, 2025

EDCOUCH – Steve Lee Castillo, 19, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Edinburg. 

 Steve is survived by his mother Salustia Martinez; four siblings, Ruby Castillo, Perla Castillo, Gema Castillo, Jade Castillo; and his maternal grandparents, Andres Martinez, Aucencia Cardenas.

 Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Memorial Funeral Home...

Mar 1, 2025

AREOPAJA “PAJITA” FLORES

He who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress my God, in Him I will trust.

SAN JUAN- Areopaja “Pajita” Flores, 89, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at her residence in San Juan.

Areopaja and Gilbert were married...