Obituaries

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

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

Mar 1, 2025

IRENE MARTINEZ

ALAMO — Irene "Nene" Martinez, 50, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at her residence in Alamo. 

Miss Martinez is survived by her parents, Juan Abel and Maria Amada Martinez; four siblings, Leticia (Carlos) Salazar, Liza Martinez, Eloisa (Gabriel Benavidez III) Martinez, Cynthia (John) Simonson; nieces and nephews, Miranda, Matthew, Anthony, Joseph, Juliana, Edward, Abi, Gabriel, Aaron, Sophia, Avah; and her...

Feb 28, 2025

EDCOUCH – Steve Lee Castillo, 19, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, in Edinburg. 

 Steve is survived by his mother Salustina 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...

Feb 28, 2025

ARMANDINA GARZA

EDINBURG - Armandina Garza was born April 13, 1954, in Round Rock, TX. Raised in Memphis, TX, she later moved to Edinburg where she and her husband primarily resided and raised their family. She was called home by our Lord on Friday, February 28th, 2025, at the age of 70 at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg surrounded by her...

Feb 27, 2025

Feb 27, 2025

Feb 26, 2025

Willie Gonzalez, Jr., 68, died Wednesday February 26, 2025, at 

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

Willie was a lifelong resident of Alamo and a beloved pillar of the community. Throughout his life, he generously supported numerous organizations and individuals, leaving a lasting impact on those around him. In 1992, he founded the original Willie's BBQ, a cherished establishment that continues...

Feb 26, 2025

ALAMO- Julia Angulo, 67, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

Julia is preceded in death by her husband, Atanacio Chacha; and her mother, Evangelina Belli.

Mrs. Angulo is survived by her four children, Evenigno, Guillermo, Candelario, and Francisco Chacha; a grandchild; her father, Paulo Angulo; and eight siblings.

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

Feb 26, 2025

MCALLEN- Teresa “Doña Tere” Valdez, 95, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her residence in McAllen.

Teresa is preceded in death by her husband, Roque Valdez; two sons, Javier Valdez and Roque Valdez; her parents, Salvador Medina and Concepcion Barrientos; and six siblings.

Mrs. Valdez is survived by her children, Ruben (Beatrice) Valdez, Araceli (Vern) Skinner, Catalina (Isaias) Flores, San Juanita (Marco)...

Feb 25, 2025

PETRA TREVINO

EDINBURG – Petra Trevino, 74, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her son, Jose Alberto Trevino. 

Mrs. Trevino is survived by her five children, Ruben Trevino Jr., Maria Del Carmen Trevino, Pedro Luis Trevino, Victor Alfonso Trevino, Petra Isabel Guerra; 16 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; four siblings, Yolanda Galvan, Armandina Menchaca,...

Feb 24, 2025

Feb 23, 2025

ALAMO- Juan Ipina, 64, died Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his residence in Alamo.

Juan is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Martin and Julia Ipina; a sister, Janie Uribe; and a brother, Jesus Ipina, Sr.

Mr. Ipina is survived by his wife, Isabel Enriquez; a son, Mark Anthony Martinez; 10 siblings, Martha Ocanas, Rosa Cuellar, Julia Silva, Martin Ipina, Connie...

Feb 23, 2025

JOSE REMIGIO “REMMIE” MORIN

EDINBURG – Jose Remigio “Remmie” Morin, 83, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg. 

Born in Edinburg, Remmie was employed for 32 years at International Paper Company in Edinburg, and was a New York Yankees fan. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Morin; son, Joe Morin; and sister, Juanita Morin Lopez.

Mr. Morin...

Feb 23, 2025

IDALIA SANCHEZ 

SAN JUAN – Idalia Sanchez, 84, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at McAllen Transitional Care Center.

Born in La Cieneguilla de Santiago, Nuevo Leon, Ms. Sanchez lived in San Juan most of her life.

She is preceded in death by a daughter, Idalia “Lolly” Alvarez.

Ms. Sanchez is survived by three children, Arturo (Soledad) Trevino, Reynaldo (Ivonne) Sandoval Jr.,...

Feb 21, 2025

Maria Alicia Sahagun, 73, entered eternal rest Friday, February 21, 2025, at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of McAllen.

Born in Edinburg, Alicia lived in Pharr most of her life and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Fortunato and Celia Rivera Sr. ; a brother, Fortunato Rivera Jr.; and a sister...

Feb 21, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew Flores Sr., 85, of McAllen, Texas. Who left us on February 20, 2025, after a long, fulfilling life. Born on October 23, 1939, in Corpus Christie, Texas, to Pedro S. Flores and Maria Zamudio Flores, Andrew was the cherished brother of Pedro Flores Jr., J.J. Flores, Juan Flores,...

Feb 18, 2025