Obituaries

Jun 25, 2025

Jun 25, 2025

MARIA DEL SOCORRO VALDEZ RODRIGUEZ

EDINBURG – Maria Del Socorro Valdez Rodriguez, 75, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Avalon Memory Care in Edinburg.

Socorro was born in Edinburg, Texas on November 18, 1949. It was in Edinburg where she met her husband, Jose, where they were high school sweethearts, and had recently celebrated their 59th anniversary. Together with Jose, she...

Jun 22, 2025

STEVEN ANDREW EWING

EDINBURG – Steven Andrew Ewing, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Edinburg, Texas, on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Born in San Marcos, Texas, in 1960, Steve moved with his family shortly thereafter to Midland, where his younger siblings were born. After the death of his birth mother, Sharon May Tharp, when he was three, he was raised...

Jun 22, 2025

OLIVIA M. GARZA

PHARR- Olivia M. Garza, 80, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo Rodriguez Martinez; a son, Domingo Rodriguez; and her parents, Pedro Garza and Isabella Munoz.

Olivia M. is survived by her seven children, Roberto Rodriguez, San Juanita Rodriguez, Blanca Esthela Rodriguez, Ana Lilia Rodriguez, Martha Patricia...

Jun 22, 2025

MARTINA HERNANDEZ

EDINBURG – Martina Hernandez, 94, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Hernandez; three children, Herlinda Perez, Efrain Hernandez, and Juan Hernandez.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her nine children, Margarita Hernandez, Josefa (Silvino) Hernandez, Aurelio (Edna) Hernandez, Pedro (Amanda) Hernandez, Mario (Gloria) Hernandez, Jose Luis (Martha) Hernandez,...

Jun 20, 2025

Jun 19, 2025

Jun 19, 2025

LINDA J. GALAVIZ

EDINBURG – Linda J. Galaviz, 76, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Brewster Galaviz.

Miss Galaviz is survived by three siblings, Lauro (Olga) Galaviz, Leonel Brewster Galaviz, Norma Guerrero; six nieces and nephews, Jessica (Ricardo) Salinas, Jennifer Galaviz, Marcus (Tiffany) Galaviz, Erik (Eina) Galaviz, Michael John...

Jun 17, 2025

Jun 15, 2025

ORLANDO VILLARREAL

EDINBURG - Orlando Villarreal, 93, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Dora Irene Villarreal; two grandchildren, Jose Esteban Gomez Jr., Angela Louise Villarreal; parents, Teodulo Villarreal and Cleotilde Cantu Villarreal; eight siblings, Ofelia, Oralia, Otila, Olivia, Olga. Teodulo, Osvaldo, and Oziel.

Mr. Villarreal is...

Jun 14, 2025

SANTOS M. LOPEZ

PHARR- Santos M. Lopez, 80, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence in Pharr.

Santos is survived by his wife, Paula Lopez; four children, Santos I. Lopez, Erika Lopez, Rebecca Lopez, Maricela Lopez; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Araceli Roman, Mario Lopez, and Aurora Hernandez.

Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center.

Funeral services are under...

Jun 14, 2025

Jun 14, 2025

JAIME MARGARITO CONTRERAS OLIVAREZ

ALAMO - Jaime Margarito Contreras Olivarez, 57, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at McAllen Heart Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jesus Contreras; and a sister, Imelda Contreras.

Mr. Contreras Olivarez is survived by his two children, Yulain (Benjamin) Gonzalez, Jaime Javier “Jay” Contreras; four grandchildren, Lewis Jayden Cortez, Landyn Marnell Cortez, Benley Eric Gonzalez,...

Jun 13, 2025

Myrna Leticia "Awie" Gutierrez 

July 10, 1939 – June 13, 2025

Myrna Leticia Gutierrez, lovingly known as "Awie," passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the age of 85.

She was born on July 10, 1939, in Hacienda San Isidro, Nuevo León, Mexico. In the early 1960s, she moved to Edinburg, Texas, where she met the love of her life, Santiago B....

Jun 13, 2025

Jun 12, 2025

PHARR- Benjamin Avila, Sr., 94, entered eternal rest Thursday, June 12, 2025, at San Juan Nursing Home.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Francisca Reyes Avila; son Roberto Avila; two grandchildren, Mario Jesus Yarrito, and Gabriela Avila; parents, Jesus and Juana Avila; and seven siblings.

Benjamin is survived by his Wife, Margarita Avila; 7 children, Rosaura (+Ricardo) Rodea, Maria...

Jun 11, 2025

Manuela Olivares Villescas, age 93, of San Juan, Texas entered eternal life on June 11, 2025 at the McAllen Transitional Care Center. Since 2020, she struggled hard with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Born April 7, 1932, in McAllen,TX, Manuela was the daughter of the late Tiburcio López Olivarez and Barbara Treviño Olivarez. Before her marriage on July 6, 1952 to Jesús...

Jun 11, 2025

DANIEL "DANNY" ENRIQUE GUZMAN

Daniel “Danny” Enrique Guzman, 68, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his residence in Alamo.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gumaro and Rosa Guzman; and two brothers, Roberto Reyna and Ricardo Guzman.

Danny is survived by his nine siblings, Esther R. Perez, Raul (Alicia) Reyna, Rogelio (Pam) Guzman, Adrian (Cindy) Guzman, Gumaro (Irene Echartea) Guzman...

Jun 10, 2025

ANA “NENA” CAVAZOS

EDINBURG – Ana “Nena” Cavazos, de 51 años, falleció el martes 10 de junio de 2025 en DHR Health Hospice en Edinburg. 

Le precedieron en la muerte sus abuelos paternos, Julián y Romualda Cavazos; abuelos maternos, Eduardo y Rosa Sandoval; numerosos tíos y tías.A la Sra. Cavazos le sobreviven sus padres, Salvador y Ana María Cavazos; tres hermanas, Dalia...

Jun 9, 2025

EDINBURG –Orlando L. Orama, 93, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Aurea Orama; and a brother, Osvaldo Orama.

Mr. Orama is survived by his wife, Gladys Orama; five children, Liesel O. (Clayton) Simon, Lynne O. (Brad) Hamilton, Linette O. (Jonathan) Neal, Leslie O. (Brett) Kinman, Luis O....