Obituaries

Feb 12, 2025

Shakuntala Jaikishin Mahbubani, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Harlingen, TX.

Shakuntala was a devoted wife, loving mother, adored grandmother and a pillar of her faith. She was born in India and lived in Texas for over 50 years. Shakuntala knew the profound truth that giving was far more blessed than receiving. She enjoyed cooking and feeding...

Feb 12, 2025

ANITA MONTERO

EDINBURG – Anita Montero, 82, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco Rangel and Maria Uresti; two siblings, Martha (Serafin) Garcia and Santiago (Rosa) Baldazo. 

Mrs. Montero is survived by her husband, Raul Montero; nine children, Rogelio (Esther) Montero, Ricardo (Maria) Montero, Raul (Olga) Montero, Elva Montero, Rene...

Feb 10, 2025

Feb 10, 2025

PHARR- Jose Castillo, 73, died, Monday, February 10, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents Hilario and Aurora Castillo; two siblings, Raul and Ruben (Silvia) Castillo.

Mr. Castillo is survived by his wife, Esmeralda Castillo; three siblings, Hilario (Teresa) Castillo, Jr., Elva De La Rosa, Mary Alice (Ruben) Garces; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin...

Feb 10, 2025

MACLOVIA S. ENRIQUEZ

EDINBURG – Maclovia S. Enriquez, 86, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Enriquez.

Mrs. Enriquez is survived by her three children, Enrique (Rosa) Sanchez, Ninfa S. Leal, Gloria Enriquez; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jorge A. Sanchez and Raul Sanchez. 

Visitation will begin...

Feb 8, 2025

Hortencia Rodriguez Diaz, 95, of Edinburg, TX passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Oscar Diaz Sr.; parents, Alberto Rodriguez and Donata Garza Rodriguez; siblings, Amelia Rodriguez Garcia, Lydia Rodriguez Rivera,...

Feb 8, 2025

ROSA I. BARRERA

SAN JUAN – Rosa I. Barrera, 82, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at The Heights at Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Honore Izaguirre.

Mrs. Barrera is survived by her husband of 58 years, Roque E. Barrera; five children, Roque Elias (Deborah) Barrera II, Rolando Barrera, Roxana (Jose Lozano) Barrera, Rebekah (Ruben) Zamora,...

Feb 7, 2025

DONNA- Reynaldo Rodriguez, Jr. 52, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco.

He is preceded in death by his father, Reynaldo Rodriguez, Sr.

Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his wife, Ronica Rodriguez; two children, Reynaldo Rodriguez III, Andrea Denise (Angel) Balderas; three step children, Kaden Williamson, Kaleb (Yazmine) Williamson, Denell Jones; two grandchildren; his mother, Hilda Elsa Rodriguez;...

Feb 6, 2025

Janel Bergman Allen, 64, died on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen, Texas.

Janel Ann Bergman Allen was born on November 26, 1960 at St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri to Paul H. Bergman and Janice "Jan" Haug Bergman.

In 1967 Janel moved with her family to Seneca, Kansas where her parents built Crestview...

Feb 5, 2025

Maria Mercedes “Meche” Hernandez De Valdez

Alamo- Maria Mercedes “Meche” Hernandez De Valdez, 78, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Cruz Valdez; two children, Xochitl Valdez and Roberto Valdez and; parents, Salvador and Maria Ausencia Hernandez.

Meche is survived by her children, Lupita Valdez (Rolando) Hernandez, Elizabeth Valdez (Jorge)...

Feb 4, 2025

Ricardo “Rick” Duran, a man of unwavering faith and an adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 5, 1961, in San Juan, Texas. Rick’s life was one defined by his love for God, his devotion to family and friends, and his relentless pursuit of living life to the...

Feb 4, 2025

Oralia R. Alaniz, 92, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at The Heights of Alamo.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio and Beatriz De La Rosa.

Mrs. Alaniz is survived by her two children, Jose (Amy) Alaniz, Jr., Juan Alaniz; five grandchildren, Andrew, Jessica, Jacob, Andrea, and Jose Alaniz III; two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Alysson Alaniz; a brother, Ruben...

Feb 2, 2025

Jose Juan Garcia, 53, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg.He was a great cook, loved to barbeque, was an amazing artist and was an avid Dallas Cowboys supporter. Jose Juan always made the best of everything and stayed positive. He always loved to make people laugh and smile."Give thanks to the Lord, for He is...

Feb 2, 2025

MARIA DOLORES PAZ

EDINBURG – Maria Dolores Paz, 54, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Matilde Paz and Gloria Jimenez. 

Ms. Paz is survived by her three siblings, Nora Vasquez, Sonia Paz, Matt Paz; nine nieces and nephews, Jessica Sanchez, Gabriella Sanchez, Hector Emilio Vasquez, Alexis Vasquez, Michael Paz, Nathan Paz, Yesenia Sanchez, Brandon...

Feb 2, 2025

XIMENA ALMANZA

SAN ANTONIO- Ximena Almanza passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at North Center Baptist Hospital in San Antonio.

She is preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Eduardo S. Garcia, Elia D. Garcia; and her paternal great-grandfather, Transito Almanza.

Ximena is survived by her parents, Deziree Lynette Arroyo Almanzaand Felipe Gonzalo Almanza; maternal grandparents, Daniel Arroyo Sr., and Zelinda Garcia; paternal...

Feb 2, 2025

Azarel Posada

Donna- Azarel Posada, 58, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his father, Arturo Posada; a sister, Abigail Posada; and a brother, Arturo Posada Jr.

Azarel is survived by his mother, Juanita Posada; and four brothers, Aron Posada, Adrian Posada, Amador Posada and Alejandro Posada.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with a 6...

Feb 2, 2025

LA FERIA- Eradio Garza, Jr., 76, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Harlingen Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eradio and Manuela Garza.

Mr. Garza is survived by his siblings, Omar Garza, Guillermo Garza, Emilia Lopez, Julie Lopez, Manuel Garza, and Marisa Garza.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary, Monday, February 3, 2025, at...

Feb 2, 2025

JULIAN RODRIGUEZ

EDINBURG – Julian Rodriguez, 43, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his residence in Edinburg. 

Julian was a Cowboys Fan and will be missed dearly. 

Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his parents, Reynaldo and Georgina Rodriguez; brother, Noel (Liza Ann) Rodriguez; sister, Marybel (Mark) Zabel; three nieces; and a nephew. 

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary...

Feb 1, 2025

Jan 30, 2025

ELIDA SANDOVAL

SAN JUAN- Elida Campos Sandoval, 87, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gustavo Sandoval, Jr.; her mother, Juana Campos; and a sister, Herlinda Sanchez.

Mrs. Sandoval is survived by her four children, San Juanita Sandoval, Gustavo (Olga) Sandoval III, Ricardo (Imelda) Sandoval, Lauri Ann (Jeffrey) Torres; six...