Obituaries

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 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...

Apr 5, 2025

CAPTAIN CARLOS MARTINEZ

EDINBURG – Captain Carlos Martinez, 92, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Captain Martinez was born and raised in Edinburg, Texas. He was a 20-year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict and two tours in Vietnam. After his retirement from the Marine Corps, he...

Apr 5, 2025

JAVIER SLOSS

EDINBURG– Javier Sloss, 56, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Artemio Sloss.

Javier is survived by his wife, Maria Villegas; five children, Trisha (Albert Garcia) Sloss, Javier (Jennika) Sloss Jr., Jeremy (Anette) Sloss, Josiah Sloss, Jayden Sloss; four granddaughters, Jolyn Sloss, Jaylah Sloss, Jenevieve Sloss,...

Apr 3, 2025

M. Roel Peña, a lifelong resident of the Rio Grande Valley and a steadfast advocate for Texas public education, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 3, 2025, at the age of 79. A beloved husband, father, friend, educator, administrator, and mentor, Roel dedicated his life to his faith, his family, and his mission to uplift students...

Apr 1, 2025

ALAMO- Juana M. Alvarez, 88, died Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Juana M. is preceded in death by her three brothers, Leobardo Alvarez, Luis Alvarez Jr. and Frank Alvarez.

Juana M. is survived by her siblings; Jesus Alvarez, Marcino Alvarez, Juanita Salinas, Elisa Alvarez, Natalia Sosa, Maria A. (Rodolfo) Garza ,Lupe Lopez; and numerous nieces and...

Apr 1, 2025

Mar 31, 2025

ALAMO- Mary Frances Treviño, 65, died Monday, March 31, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

Mary Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Eduardo Treviño; her son, Lucas Treviño; her parents, Francisco and Mercedes Martinez; and her three siblings, Steve Martinez, Tony Martinez and Pauline Martinez.

Mary Frances is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Juan Rodriguez) Treviño; granddaughter, Andrea...

Mar 30, 2025

VIRGINIA ROMAN GARCIA

PHARR– Virginia Roman Garcia, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Juana Roman; and her two siblings, Agustina Cortez Roman, and Jesus Roman.

Ms. Roman Garcia is survived by her loving companion, Agustin Vallejo; two sons, Jessie Rosales, and Rudy Hinojosa;...

Mar 30, 2025

MARIA DE JESUS REYNA DE ALFARO

EDINBURG – Maria De Jesus Reyna De Alfaro, 80, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg.

Maria enjoyed watching her favorite football team the Dallas Cowboys and play Loteria with family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Catarino Alfaro Sr.; three daughters, Maria Elsa Pena, Maria De Jesus Alfaro, Maria De...

Mar 29, 2025

ALAMO- Juan Cruz, Jr., 77, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Cruz, Sr., and Angelita Munoz; and a brother, Raul.

Mr. Cruz is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Lou Cruz; three children, Juan Victor (Edna) Cruz, Estella (Arnold) Mendoza, Juan Oscar (Monica) Cruz; ten grandchildren;...

Mar 28, 2025

TERESA DE JESUS HERNANDEZ

HIDALGO – Teresa De Jesus Hernandez, 72, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at South Texas Health System in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Agapito Hernandez; parents, Jesus and Teresa Garcia Martinez.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her daughter, Maria Guadalupe (Felipe C.) Ayala; three grandchildren, Miguel Angel Olaguez, Felipe Ayala Jr., Sofia Jeanelle Ayala;...

Mar 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Larissa Diane Harris, 20. A daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Larissa entered eternal rest on Friday, March 28, 2025, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Born in Edinburg, Texas, she graduated from Robert Vela High School and was attending St. Edward’s University in...

Mar 26, 2025

NORMA LINDA GONZALEZ

EDINBURG – Norma Linda Gonzalez, 66, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her father, Anselmo Garcia.

Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her son, Oscar Omar Garcia; a grandson; mother, Zulema Garcia; four siblings, Hector Garcia, Roel Garcia, Roberto Garcia, and Dalia Garcia.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a...