Obituaries

May 2, 2024

Delia H. Rivera

Delia H. Rivera, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Delia was born in Pharr to Teodoro and Emilia Hernandez on February 15, 1934. She is preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Paula “Nena” Hernandez, Dora H. Garza, Gudermina “Mina” Hernandez; and sisters-in-law, Oralia Rodriguez (Noe) and Olivia Rivera.

Left to cherish...

May 1, 2024

Apr 29, 2024

ISAIAS "CHACHI" BARAJAS

EDINBURG – Isaias "Chachi" Barajas, 49, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Mr. Barajas is survived by his three children, Joseph Daniel Barajas, Mariah Jade Barajas, Mercedes Lynn Barajas; three grandchildren, Avalynn Danielle Barajas, Avianna Lynnea Solis, and Baby Emilio Joseph Barajas on the way; parents, Jesus and Diana Barajas; four siblings, Jesus “Jesse” Barajas, Hector...

Apr 29, 2024

DORIS WANDA WRIGHT

EDINBURG – Doris Wanda Wright, 91, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, David Wayne Wright; a daughter, Marcia Wright-Raney; and six siblings. 

Mrs. Wright is survived by her children, Belinda (John) McCain, David Wright, Wendy (George) Fike; five grandchildren, Patricia Abraria, John McCain Jr.,...

Apr 29, 2024

PETRA HERNANDEZ

PHARR – Petra Hernandez, 79, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan De Dios Garza, and Guadalupe Gonzalez; a brother, Joel Garza; two nephews, Michael Garza, and Eliazar Garza; a niece, Cindy Garza; a great-nephew, Robert Gene Garza.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her husband, Alfredo Hernandez Sr.;...

Apr 29, 2024

Apr 28, 2024

Robert S. Boyd, 75, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his residence in McAllen.He is preceded in death by a son, Robert Boyd Jr.; his parents; a brother, William Boyd; and a sister, Jocelle Boyd.Mr. Boyd is survived by his wife, Shelley Boyd; three children, Keith (Chantel) Boyd, Jannica Boyd, Jason (Anita) Lathem; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Janell Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews.Cremation will take place at Memorial...

Apr 28, 2024

Joann Lawrence, 75, entered eternal rest Sunday, April 28, 2024, at her residence in Pharr. Joann was born in Mankato, Minnesota on August 28, 1948.She is survived by five sons, Timothy Ardolf, Billy Petersen, Mark and wife, Karen Petersen, Charles and wife, Melissa Petersen, Dennis Priem; one daughter, Tammy Ardolf; a stepdaughter, Laura Johnson; five grandsons; and two granddaughters. Joann loved jigsaw...

Apr 27, 2024

Mr. Mario Arturo Alvarado, age 70, passed away at his home, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous and valiant fight with esophageal cancer.Mario was born on June 1, 1953, in Edinburg, TX and graduated from Edinburg High School in 1972.In 1977, he married Minerva "Minnie" Padron and shared 45 years of loving marriage....

Apr 27, 2024

Concepcion C. Sustaita, 55, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her residence in San Juan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Pascual G. Sustaita and Maria Del Refugio Sustaita; and a brother, Fernando Sustaita.

Ms. Sustaita is survived by three children, Adelina (Paul Carillo) Sustaita, Rodolfo (Cassandra Mancias) Garcia Jr., Samantha (Heriberto Trevino Jr.) Ruiz; nine grandchildren, Jadelynn Carrillo, Kaleb...

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 26, 2024

SAN JUAN- Juanita A. Hernandez, 79, died Friday, April 26, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Florentino Hernandez Sr.; her parents, Alfredo Alvarado and Gregoria Ramos; six siblings, Pede, Pidio, Mariana, Ramiro, Armando, Maria; a grandson, Joey; and two angels.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by seven children, Florentino (Beate) Hernandez, Jose (Sandra) Hernandez, Stella Hernandez,...

Apr 25, 2024

Raul Alberto Arce Villegas 54, falleció jueves, 25 de abril de 2024 en Doctors Hospital at Renaissance en Edinburg.Le preceden en muerte sus padres, Carlos Arce Contreras y Celia Villegas Silva; una hermana, Rosalva Arce Villegas; y un hermano, Gabriel Hernandez Villegas.Al Sr. Raul le sobreviven su esposa, Maria Luisa Hernandez Gonzalez; dos hijos, Ricardo Arce Hernandez, Mariana Arce Hernandez; tres...

Apr 25, 2024

MCALLEN- Irma Balderas, 76, died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by her her parents, Clemente Aguilera and Eloisa Campos; a sister, Maria Guadalupe Aguilera; and a daughter Yesenia Balderas.

Mrs. Balderas is survived by her husband, Oscar Javier Balderas, Sr.; seven children, Griselda Romero Aguilar, Oscar Javier Balderas Jr., Jorge Luis...

Apr 24, 2024

Cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, departed from our midst, leaving behind a legacy of love and adventure that will forever be in the hearts of those who knew her. With a spirit as radiant as the sun and a heart as vast as the sky, Rosa exemplified the essence of selflessness and unconditional love.

Her life was a tapestry woven with...

Apr 23, 2024

SERGIO DELGADO JR. 

EDINBURG – Sergio Delgado Jr., 29, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Encarnacion and Victoria Gonzalez; paternal grandparents, Guadalupe and Maria Antonia Delgado. 

Mr. Delgado is survived by his wife, Victoria Ruby Delgado; parents, Sergio and Carmen Delgado; four sisters, Maribel Banda, Victoria Delgado, Karina Delgado, Nereida Delgado; numerous...

Apr 23, 2024

JAIME TAMEZ

EDINBURG – Jaime Tamez, 46, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his son, Angel Tamez; father, Natividad Tamez; and brother, Sergio Tamez. 

Mr. Tamez is survived by his wife, Lidia Tamez; six children, Jaime Tamez Jr., Nathan Tamez, Bryan Tamez, Brandon Tamez, Katelyn Tamez, Aliyah Tamez; a granddaughter,...

Apr 21, 2024

Apr 20, 2024

HUMBERTO “ROY” PEREZ

PHARR- Humberto “Roy” Perez, 64, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his residence in Pharr.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Agustin and Sylvia Perez.

Mr. Perez is survived by three siblings, Sandra Sonia (Antonio) Cruz, Mirta (Javier) De Los Santos, Yvette (Ismael) De La Rosa; six nieces and nephews, Derek De La Rosa, Samantha De La Rosa,...

Apr 19, 2024