Obituaries

Jul 5, 2024

San Juan - Juan Jose Maldonado, age 78, passed away on July 5, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, friend, politico, activist, public servant and brother in Christ who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Juan was born on March 12, 1946 in his beloved hometown of San Juan, to parents, Renulfo Maldonado and Guadalupe Leija...

Jul 5, 2024

Jul 4, 2024

Pedro Garcia, 46, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Donna. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Santos and Josefina Garcia.

Pedro is survived by his three siblings, Marianela Garcia (Thomas III) Sanchez, Ramon (Patty) Garcia, Lorena Garcia (Ricardo Jr.) Rodriguez; nieces and nephews, Julia Victoria Garcia, Garrett Rodriguez, Myla Garcia, Laurynn Garcia, Esperanza Sanchez.

Visitation will be held from 5...

Jul 3, 2024

RONNIE ACEVEDO

MCALLEN- Ronnie Acevedo, 54, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his residence, in McAllen, TX.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rolando Acevedo; his maternal grandparents, Ninfa and Armando Saenz; his paternal grandparents, Basilisa and Emilio Acevedo.

Mr. Acevedo is survived by his mother, Ninfa Dolores Saenz Acevedo of McAllen; his three siblings, Kevin, Bryant (Maritza), Todd (Lizette)...

Jul 1, 2024

SAN JUAN- Manuel Trevino, 52, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro S. Trevino and Carmen Avalos; a son, Manuel “TJ” Trevino, Jr.; two sisters, Carolina Perales, and Rosa Ann Trevino.

Manuel is survived by his wife, Zulema Alvarez Trevino; five children, Maricruz Trevino, Alyah Rangel, Jazmine Garcia, Zabrina...

Jun 29, 2024

Jun 26, 2024

Jun 26, 2024

YOLANDE STEWART

PHARR – Yolande Stewart, 93, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Stewart; her parents, Joseph Malenfant and Alvine Dube. 

Mrs. Stewart is survived by her three children, Martin Stewart, Anne Dreyer, and Linda Liesenfelder. 

Cremation will take place at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. 

Memorial Service will...

Jun 26, 2024

NORA R. ZAPATA

ALAMO- Nora R. Zapata, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 26 2024, at her residence in Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Miguel Zapata; her parents, Crispin and Alberta Rendon.

Mrs. Zapata is survived by her son, Omar Rendon of Alamo; her three grandchildren, Michael Rendon, Omar Rendon Jr., Rene Carr, all of Alamo; her two great-grandchildren; Luke...

Jun 25, 2024

Topic: Rosary for Porfiria "Guela Chucha" Guerrero

Time: Jun 27, 2024 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Jun 24, 2024

Jun 22, 2024

JUAN B. MORALES

McAllen - Juan B. Morales, 62, died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at McAllen Heart Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruben Morales, Dolores Nunci, Rosa Rodriguez and Gumercido Alameda.

Mr. Morales is survived by his wife, Cruz Jimenez Morales; his children, Natalia Michelle Morales, Juan Andres (Gretchen Blanco) Morales, Marimer (Juan A. Aguilar) Morales, Ariana Carolina Morales,...

Jun 21, 2024

MAGDALENA R. MONTALVO 

SAN JUAN – Magdalena R. Montalvo, 92, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at her residence in San Juan.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Manuel Montalvo; daughter, Maritza Montalvo: and her three siblings, Manuel, Ramiro, and Ismael Ramos.

Mrs. Montalvo is survived by her children, Juan Jaime Montalvo, Luisa Montalvo, both of San Juan, and Gloria...

Jun 21, 2024

Aida Sloss Bravo, a beloved figure of San Juan, departed this world peacefully on Friday, June 21st at McAllen Medical Center surrounded by her family and loved ones. Aida, a retired Sheriff Deputy for the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office, lived a life of service to her community and to her family. In addition to her career in law enforcement, Aida...

Jun 21, 2024

ROBERTO JAVIER GONGORA

SAN JUAN- Roberto Javier Gongora, 58, died Friday, June 21, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jorge Elias and Delia Gongora; and a sister, Myrna Gongora.

Mr. Gongora is survived by his wife, Idalia Gongora; his children, Justin Xavier Gongora, Jaycob Andrew Gongora, Katelyn Renee Gongora; his siblings, Juana (Ricardo) Hinojosa, Alicia (Rufino)...

Jun 21, 2024

Jun 19, 2024

ESTELLA CAMARILLO

ALAMO- Estella Camarillo, 77, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Esther and Rufino Lopez, Sr.; and a son, Felix Fernando Camarillo.

Mrs. Camarillo is survived by her husband, Felix Camarillo; a son, Juan Joel (Rosa) Camarillo; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and two siblings, Rufino (Bessie) Lopez, Jr. and Ruben...

Jun 18, 2024

ISABEL “CHABELO” BELTRAN JR.

SAN JUAN- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Isabel “Chabelo” Beltran Jr., who left this world on June 18, 2024, surrounded by family in Houston, Texas. Born on April 19, 1958, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Isabel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His life will be celebrated on Friday, June...

Jun 15, 2024

HARLINGEN -It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Father, James Erwin (Jim) Titus, 90. Jim went to join his beloved wife, Patricia A. (Mattson) Titus, on Saturday, June 15, 2024 – exactly two years to the day she went to be with her heavenly father. 

Jim was born April 29, 1934 and raised in Des...

Jun 15, 2024

It is with great sadness, pain and grief that we announce the passing of our dear son. Vincent Michael Cantu, 40, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. He was a talented musician, a kind, caring and loving soul who will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.In his own words taken from...