Obituaries

Apr 1, 2024

Noe E. Garza, 89, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at his temporary residence in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Born in Mission, Mr. Garza lived in Edinburg most of his life and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Humberto and Antonia Garza; two sisters, Guadalupe "Lupe" (Gustavo) Flores and Ana Maria Cantu.

Mr. Garza...

Apr 1, 2024

It is with profound sorrow and loving memory that the family of Luis Guerrero announces his peaceful passing on Monday, April 1, 2024, in McAllen. Luis was born bright-eyed at 4:20 in the morning on February 5, 1974, in McAllen to Alicia M. and Lauro Guerrero, Jr., Luis lived a vibrant life characterized by his warm spirit, boundless energy, and the deep bonds he formed with those around...

Apr 1, 2024

ASHOK KUMAR OHRI

Ashok Kumar Ohri, 76, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Neeru Ohri; and brother, Pramod Kumar Ohri.

Mr. Ohri is survived by his daughter, Sonya (Edward) Daugherty; grandchild, Maya Ohri; two brothers, Rajinder Kumar Ohri, Virendra Kumar Ohri; a sister, Anju Bhambi; and numerous nieces...

Apr 1, 2024

Mar 30, 2024

Mario “Nino” Rodriguez, 68, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.Mr. Rodriguez was an educator for over 38 years. Most of his teaching career was with Edinburg CISD, where he later retired. Mario loved his students and was passionate about his profession. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Mario was loved by everyone whose life he touched. He was very giving, humble,...

Mar 30, 2024

Mar 29, 2024

RICHARD "DICK" FABRICIUS

ALAMO- Richard “Dick” Fabricius passed away on March 29, 2024.  He was born April 5, 1938, in Newell, South Dakota, to Robert and Mary Fabricius.  After high school graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years.  He took advantage of the GI Bill and earned a Bachelors and a Masters degree at the University of...

Mar 28, 2024

Mar 28, 2024

LUCY PEREZALAMO - Lucy Perez, 91, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her residence in Alamo, TX.She is preceded in death by her husband, Ponciano Perez; and a brother, Homer Meza.Mrs. Perez is survived by her five sons, Jose Roel (Myrna) Perez, Ponciano (Dalinda) Perez Jr., Marco Antonio (Nancy) Perez, Arnold (Patricia) Perez, Carlos Luis (Melissa) Perez; 11 grandchildren, Ponciano "Tito" Perez III, Venessa Perez, Brianna Perez, Nichole Sanchez, Ashley Janicki, Dr. Frank Gomez, Diana Perez,...

Mar 27, 2024

ROSIE GARCIA

EDINBURG – Rosie Garcia, 60, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her residence in Edinburg surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Refugio Garcia and Consuelo Medina Garcia; two sisters, Selina Zuniga, Alicia Gonzalez; paternal grandparents, Manuel Peña and Antonia Peña.Miss Garcia is survived by her adoptive parents, Manuel Peña  and Sylvia Peña; ten...

Mar 26, 2024

Mar 26, 2024

PEDRO ALONZO

EDINBURG – Pedro Alonzo, 56, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elpidio Alva Alonzo and Juanita Mendez; two siblings, Jesus Alonzo and Elpidio Alonzo Jr. 

Mr. Alonzo is survived by his wife, Aida Alonzo; eight children, Yvette Marie (David) Hernandez, Tina Morales, Rodolfo Morales, Lina Morales, Jessica Caballero...

Mar 26, 2024

Guadalupe M. Ybarra

Hidalgo, TX – Guadalupe M. Ybarra went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2024, at the age of 92.  She was born on November 18, 1931, to the late Jose Angel Molina, Sr. and Angelina L. Molina.  She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Ybarra, Sr., siblings Juanita Garza, Ninfa M. Paz, Blanca Estella...

Mar 26, 2024

NATALIA R. REYES

DONNA- Natalia R. Reyes, 76, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at her residence in Donna.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hilario and Josefina Rodriguez; three brothers, Francisco Rodriguez, Ramiro Rodriguez, Jonny Rodriguez; a sister Diana Montoya; and three other siblings.

Mrs. Reyes is survived by her husband, Juan H. Reyes; two children, Sandra (Jose) Escobar, Esteban (Sandy)...

Mar 25, 2024

ANTONIA SOLIS

MCALLEN- Antonia Solis, 73, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her father, Arnulfo Valdez; a sister, Sylvia Valdez; and a brother, Arnulfo Valdez Jr.

Antonia Solis is survived by her daughter, Jessica (JJ) Trujillo; two grandchildren, Joaquin Trujillo, Mia Trujillo; nine siblings, Aurora Valdez, Lupe Gamboa, Nicolasa Villanueva, Esperanza Moreno, Estella...

Mar 25, 2024

MARTIN RODRIGUEZ VARGAS

EDINBURG – Martin Rodriguez Vargas, 63, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Anselma Rodriguez. 

Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his wife, Rafaela Pena; four children, Aracely Rodriguez (Homero Villarreal), Pedro A. Rodriguez (Gina Cantu), Martin A. Rodriguez (Erica Covarrubias), Arely A. Rodriguez; ten...

Mar 22, 2024

GUADALUPE “LUPE” ROMO

PHARR-Guadalupe “Lupe” Romo, 81, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at her residence in Pharr.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Estrada; her parents, Lucas and Maria Pilar Romo; a son, Edward (+Eusebia) Estrada; a sister, Margaret Romo; two brothers, Roman and Raymond Romo.

Ms. Romo is survived by six children, Robert (Yolanda) Estrada, Elizabeth (Oscar) Montoya, Patricia...

Mar 22, 2024

Elodia C. de la Garza, 92, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at her residence in Edinburg.She is preceded in death by her husband, Hector de la Garza; parents, Eugenio G. Calvillo and Maria R. Garza Calvillo; five siblings, Esperanza Salazar, Estela Saenz, Ester Ariaz, Eva Gloria Lopez, and Eugenio "Gene" Calvillo.Mrs. de la Garza is survived by her two daughters, Diana (John Robert "Bob") Kaufold, Dina Marie (George) Castañeda; three grandchildren, John...

Mar 21, 2024

EDINBURG - Leocadia Ortiz Balderas, 81, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center.Mrs. Balderas is survived by her husband, Ramiro Balderas; 9 children, Ramiro (Raquel Ramos) Balderas Jr., Daniel (Antonia Gutierrez) Balderas, Raul (Leticia Galaviz) Balderas, Sylvia Balderas, Esteban (Nora Reyna) Balderas, Ruby Jean (Juan) Beltran, Patricia Ann Balderas, Clarice Yvette Balderas, Becky Lynn (Hector) Rangel; 29...

Mar 20, 2024

MARIA B. MARTINEZ

EDINBURG – Maria B. Martinez, 92, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Martinez; two grandchildren, Ricky Requenez, Rolando Mejia Jr.; parents, Palemon and Ursula Bernal. 

Mrs. Martinez is survived by her five children, Sylvia (Ricardo) Requenez; Daniel (Sylvia) Martinez, Diana (Gabriel) Becerra, Nilda (Rolando) Mejia, Gilbert...