Obituaries

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...

Mar 20, 2024

MARIA H. GARZA

SAN JUAN-Maria H. Garza, 78, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at her residence in San Juan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Ramona Hernandez; and seven siblings.

Mrs. Garza is survived by her four children, Juan R. Garza, Jesus E. (Araceli) Garza, Ramona A. Garza, Evaristo E. Garza; four grandchildren, Alexa Garza, Cristina Garza, Jesus E....

Mar 16, 2024

JIMMY LUNA

EDINBURG – Jimmy Luna, 31, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. 

Mr. Luna is survived by his wife, Marie Carmen Luna; parents, Jose Luis Luna and Maria De La Luz Martinez Luna; eight siblings, Joe (Adriana) Luna, Eric (Annabell) Luna, David (Brittany) Luna, Rene (Ester) Luna, Fabian (Cynthia) Luna, Melissa (Hugo Villanueva) Luna, Cruselba (Rene Perez) Luna,...

Mar 16, 2024

Mar 16, 2024

Mar 15, 2024

Topic: Celedino Luna's TalkTime: Mar 17, 2024 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/6583702854?pwd=bDViNnU2N3J5MXJhd08yOUNWUzFydz09&omn=89683675586Meeting ID: 658 370 2854Passcode: rd84t4

Mar 14, 2024

ELVIRA B. TIJERINA

EDINBURG- Elvira B. Tijerina, 94, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Tijerina; son, Arturo Tijerina; daughter, Consuelo Tijerina, parents: Jose Rios Nicolas II and Maria Felicitas Falcon Balli, numerous brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Tijerina is survived by her seven children, Gloria (Ernesto+) Crisostomo, Maria...

Mar 12, 2024

Mar 12, 2024

Mar 12, 2024

Jose Antonio Lopez Visitation Zoom MeetingTime: Mar 15, 2024 4:00 PM   Jose Antonio Lopez Funeral Service Zoom Meeting Time: Mar 16, 2024 12:30  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3744417005?omn=86854834187 | Meeting ID: 374 441 7005 | Passcode: 879078JOSE ANTONIO LOPEZ ROMAN

DONNA- Jose Antonio Lopez Roman, 82, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Esteban Lopez and Josefa...

Mar 12, 2024

Mar 10, 2024

DANIEL CAVAZOS

SAN JUAN- Daniel Cavazos, 65, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.

Mr. Cavazos is survived by his wife. Dollie Cavazos; four children, Steven Daniel Cavazos, Bianca (Bronson Weaver Cavazos) Esmeralda, Ashley Noemi Cavazos, Raul Gerardo “RG” Cavazos; three grandchildren, Noah Sandoval Blanton Weaver, Bolton Weaver; his parents, Raul (+ Ofelia) Cavazos, Oralia Cavazos; seven...

Mar 10, 2024

Mar 9, 2024

Maria Magdalena Casas Martinez was born on 4/24/1958 in San Juan, Texas.  She was a long-time resident of Alamo, Texas.  She left us on Saturday 3/9/24 while at the Comfort House in McAllen, Texas after suffering from 2 cardiac arrests.  Mary was a strong woman that spoke her mind and tried her best to help anyone she could.  She is...

Mar 9, 2024

Henry John Billings, 93, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence in Donna. 

Henry loved the Valley.  Growing up he spent a short time living in Smiley, Texas and then Mercedes, where he attended school.  He and Mildred married and raised their three children in Edinburg.  Because of his career of 46 years with Magic Valley Electric, they eventually...

Mar 9, 2024

Mar 8, 2024

Mar 8, 2024

Ramon Munguia, 63, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at DHR Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Edinburg.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Narciso Munguia, Victoria Davila Munguia; brothers, Narciso Munguia Jr., Guadalupe Munguia, and Luciano Munguia.

Mr. Munguia is survived by his wife, San Juanita Munguia; eight children, Delma Lisa (Bobby) Moron, Stefanie (Juan) Ramirez, Ruby Ann Villarreal, Joanna Marie...

Mar 7, 2024

REBECA AVILA

HIDALGO- Rebeca Avila, 66, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at McAllen Heart Hospital.

Rebeca was carefree and lively spirited. She loved the simple joys of a good show with a cup of coffee as well as spending time with family. Though she became ill suddenly, she fought bravely and fiercely. Blessed be that she was surrounded by her loved ones...