Obituaries

Mar 21, 2025

EDINBURG – Romana Alcala passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo Alcala; four children, Damiana Martinez, Jose Alcala, Esteban Alcala, Margarita Tolkitt; her parents, Jose Roman and Maria De Jesus Quezada; three siblings, Guadalupe, Manuel, and Jose Roman.

Mrs. Alcala is survived by her ten children, Angelita Alcala, Alberto...

Mar 19, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Alberto Rene Rodriguez 

Edinburg – Alberto Rene Rodriguez, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg.

Rene spent twenty-five years in the car business, starting out as a car salesman where he quickly gained a loyal customer base. His clients often returned to buy from him again, and even recommended him to their friends and family. Rene eventually...

Mar 18, 2025

RODNEY “CHOPPER” GARZA

PHARR– Rodney “Chopper” Garza, 48, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Kristal Garza; two children, Rodney (Alyssa) Garza, Jr., and Kayli Marie Garza; Parents, Rene and Susana Garza; two siblings, Rene (Jessenia) Garza, Jr., and...

Mar 17, 2025

Mar 17, 2025

REBECA HERNANDEZ TOSCANO

EDINBURG – Rebeca Hernandez Toscano, 89, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg.

Rebeca is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Ramon Hernandez.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her five children, Miguel Antonio (Maria Guadalupe) Machuca Hernandez, Adriana Machuca Hernandez, Laura (Arnulfo Valencia) Cardenas Hernandez, Jorge Cardenas Hernandez, Cesar (Diana) Cardenas Hernandez; ten grandchildren;...

Mar 15, 2025

MARCO AGUSTIN HERNANDEZ

MCALLEN- Marco Agustin Hernandez, 41, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Marco is survived by his parents, Maria Elena and Agustin Hernandez; and four siblings, Maria Elena (Christopher) Raba, Marivel Hernandez, Maricela (Brooks) Bassler and Mariana (Esteban) Zamora. 

Visitation will begin at 5 pm, with a 6 pm rosary Friday, March 21, 2025, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan....

Mar 15, 2025

MINERVA "MINNIE" PEREZ

EDINBURG – Minerva "Minnie" Perez, 61, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg.

Ms. Perez is survived by her parents, Hector and Maria Perez; seven siblings, Roberto (Marina) Perez, Hector Perez Jr., Jose Angel (Alicia) Perez, Arturo Perez, Yolanda (Zeferino) Saenz, Gerardo Perez, Kassandra (David) Loredo; and 11 nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from...

Mar 12, 2025

CARLOS DE VALLE JR.ALAMO – Carlos De Valle Jr., 86, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Leandra De Valle and four siblings. 

Mr. De Valle is survived by his children, Ruben (Claudia) De Valle, Carlos (Gris) De Valle, Fernando De Valle, Norma (Alfredo) Lomas,...

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, Jose (Hortencia) Cabrera, both of Plainview, Texas;...

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