Obituaries

Apr 21, 2025

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Apr 19, 2025

FERNANDO RUIZ NERY

EDINBURG - Fernando Ruiz Nery, 73, passed away Saturday, April 19,2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by a grandson, Rodolfo Ruiz Jr.; his parents, Rafael Ruiz and Maria Nery.

Mr. Ruiz Nery is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Ruiz; four children, Maria Guadalupe (Guadalupe Daniel) Reyes, Fernando (Silvia) Ruiz Jr., Rodolfo (+Ana)...

Apr 18, 2025

Apr 17, 2025

NABOR M. CORONADO JR.

EDINBURG – Nabor M. Coronado Jr., 97, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg, surrounded by his family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolina Coronado; parents, Nabor Sr. and Victoria Coronado; seven siblings, Paula Garza, Aurora Armijo, Victoria Coronado, Sabas Coronado, Vicente Coronado, Enedina Garcia, and Ramon Coronado.

Mr. Coronado is survived...

Apr 16, 2025

ROSE MARIE ALANIZ

ALAMO – Rose Marie Alaniz, 68, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Ms. Rose Marie was one of the founding members of the Catholic Daughters of America Alamo chapter and was a member of the organization for 25 years. She was also very devoted to her home parish of Resurrection Catholic Church....

Apr 16, 2025

"LALO" LOPEZ

PHARR/ EDINBURG - Lalo Lopez, 84, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at San Juan Nursing Home.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Anastacio Lopez and Blacita Lopez Briones Castaneda; his stepfather, Ramon Castaneda; three brothers, Ismael Lopez, Raul Lopez, and Ramiro Lopez; two sisters, Magdalena Galvan and Angelita Lopez.

Lalo is survived by his wife, Beatrice Lopez of Edinburg;...

Apr 16, 2025

FELIPE TREVINO JR.

EDINBURG- Felipe Treviño Jr., 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Eulalia “Lala” Treviño; and his parents, Felipe and Maria Guadalupe Treviño.

Felipe is survived by twelve siblings, Pedro Treviño, Anita Salas, Ruben Treviño, Gloria De La Cruz, Celia Canales, Homero Treviño, Estela Garcia, Rene Treviño,...

Apr 15, 2025

ADOLFO REQUENEZ SR.

EDINBURG – Adolfo Requenez Sr., 86, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his son, George Requenez; grandson, James Adolfo Requenez; parents, Jose Maria and Bartolita Requenez.

Mr. Requenez is survived by his wife, Elma Requenez; son, Adolfo (Alicia) Requenez Jr.; four grandchildren, Amber Requenez, Arianna Requenez Guerra, Brianna...

Apr 14, 2025

MARK ANTHONY ALVAREZ & JOHN ANDREW ESCAMILLA

PHARR- Mark Anthony Alvarez, 32, and John Andrew Escamilla, 4, died Monday, April 14, 2025, in Edinburg.

Mark Anthony is preceded in death by his father, Jesus Alvarez.

Mark Anthony is survived by his mother, Maricruz Martinez Alvarez; two siblings, Julio Garcia III and Janet Alvarez; and girlfriend, Gabriella Annette Arenas.

John Andrew is survived by his...

Apr 11, 2025

SAN JUAN- Maria De Jesus De Leon, 74, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at her residence in San Juan.

Maria is preceded in death by her father, Leonardo Rodriguez; and three siblings.

Mrs. De Leon is survived by her husband, Hector De Leon; 11 children, Juan (Lucy) Rodriguez, Ricardo (Norma) Cordero, Juana Elizondo, Andres (Matty) De Leon, Norma (Hector) Morales, Josefina (Mario)...

Apr 11, 2025

OLIVA DELGADO

ALAMO- Oliva Delgado, 85, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at The Heights of Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Guadalupe Delgado.

Oliva is survived by her brother, Juan Delgado.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary, Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.

 Funeral services are under the direction of...

Apr 10, 2025

ANTONIO BENINO GARZA

PHARR – Antonio Benino Garza, 83, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Pharr, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Anita Garza; two brothers, Benito Garza and Lalo Garza.

Mr. Garza is survived by his two sons, Adrian (Sandra) Garza, Alex (Amy Rea) Garza; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six siblings, Victor Garza, Theodora Cavazos, Enedina...

Apr 9, 2025

Anna Luz Sandoval Arredondo, 77, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Kyle, Texas.

Born in Edinburg, Texas on August 4, 1947, Anna Luz grew up in Houston and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in downtown Houston and then earned her degree in education from Sam Houston State University. For...

Apr 9, 2025

RONALDO PEREZ

EDINBURG – Ronaldo Perez, 65, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his son, Alexander Perez; parents, Raymundo Sr. and Felipa Perez; and brother, Fred Perez.

Mr. Perez is survived by his wife, Sylvia Perez; three children, Albert Perez, Andrew Perez, Aisha Perez; six grandchildren, Kayleigh Perez, Mila Grace Perez,...

Apr 8, 2025

NANCY MARIE URENA

PHARR- Nancy Marie Urena, 48, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Jesus Martin Urena.

Nancy Marie is survived by two sons, Mario Rodriguez and Jovani Rafael Sales; her parents, Dinora Urena and Jose Jesus Urena Jr.; and four siblings, Juan Carlos Urena, Alfonso Urena, Ricardo Urena...

Apr 8, 2025

SAN JUAN- Alvarita G. Willingham, 93, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her residence in San Juan.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Adan Willingham; a son, Arnold Willingham; and her parents, Dionicio Gutierrez and Josefina Sauceda de Gutierrez.

Alvarita is survived by her two children, Amanda W. Glover, Juan Manuel (Maria Aida) Willingham; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will...

Apr 7, 2025

ALFREDO "CHEPAPUCHAS" VIRUEGAS SALGADO

EDINBURG – Alfredo Viruegas Salgado, 98, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Village Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his two brothers, Enrique Viruegas and Jose Viruegas; two sisters, Concepcion Viruegas and Maruca Viruegas.

Mr. Viruegas is survived by his wife, Magdalena Rodriguez Arronez; 11 children, Carmen Viruegas, Jorge Viruegas, Jose...

Apr 7, 2025

ERMINIA MENDOZA CERDA 

PHARR– Erminia Mendoza Cerda, 83, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Guillermo and Sofia Mendoza; in laws, Francisco and Amparo Cerda.

Erminia is survived by her husband, Genaro Cerda; one child, Genaro Cerda Jr.; eight siblings, Ramona Rebecca (Reynaldo) Cano, Estela Cavazos, Maria Mendoza...

Apr 6, 2025

ALAMO- Rachel Oviedo, 61, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Francisca Zepeda; and a sister, Rebeca N. Guerra.

Rachel is survived by her husband, Eduardo Oviedo; three siblings, Jose (Guadalupe) Zepeda, Diana Bell (Reynaldo) Boergne, and Alicia (Ramiro) Orozco.

Visitation will begin at 4:30 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary...