Obituaries

Jan 29, 2025

MANUELA LEDESMA HERNANDEZ

PHARR-Manuela Ledesma Hernandez, 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her son's residence in San Antonio. 

Mrs. Ledesma Hernandez is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Hernandez, Sr; two children Juan Hernandez and Cristobal Hernandez; a grandson,John Tobar;her parents, Isidro and Maria Guadalupe Ledesma; two sisters, Julia Turrubiutes and Viviana Ledesma; and her brother, Jose Antonio...

Jan 29, 2025

Jan 27, 2025

GUADALUPE “PINKY” ROMERO JR. 

EDINBURG – Guadalupe “Pinky” Romero Jr., 78, returned to his heavenly father Monday, January 27, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Lucia Rivera Romero; and grandmother, Angelita Gonzales Rivera.

Pinky is survived by his devoted wife, Maria De La Luz Romero; loving daughter, Aja Anavi (Javier Jr.) Alvarez; brother,...

Jan 26, 2025

EDINBURG – Alejandro “Alex” Garza, 72, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Reynaldo and Genoveva Garza; a daughter, Bertha Garza; two siblings, David Garza, and Anita Rodriguez.

Mr. Garza is survived by his wife, Gloria Garza; two children, Belinda (Rafael) Madrigal, Monica (Jose) Sanchez; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three siblings,...

Jan 25, 2025

James Addison Carey III, formerly of Cripple Creek, Colorado, died at the age of 90 in Donna, Texas on January 25th, 2025. Jim was born March 22, 1934, in Breckenridge, Texas to Troy and Anna Lou (Lee) Carey.

Jim grew up in Freer, Texas and graduated from Peacock Military Institute located in San Antonio, Texas in 1951. He had an appointment...

Jan 25, 2025

San Juan - Alicia Ester Aleman Sanchez, 77 passed away peacefully Saturday 1/25/25 at The Heights of Alamo surrounded by family. Born in Hebbronville, Tx. she grew up and lived in San Juan. She is preceded in death by her late husband Ruben Jesus Sanchez, parents Federico and Maria Aleman, Sister Rebecca Vela and brothers Federico Jr and Aurelio Aleman....

Jan 25, 2025

ERNESTO VEGA JR.

SAN JUAN- ERNESTO VEGA JR., 80, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Rafaela Vega; a brother; Guadalupe Vega and a sister; Rosa Vega Suarez.

Mr.Vega is survived by his wife, Juana Felan Vega; five children, Margarita Vega, Elva Vega, Marisol Vega, Ernesto (Elisa) Vega III...

Jan 25, 2025

HECTOR A. PEREZ

PHARR– Hector A. Perez, 68, went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. 

Hector A. Perez dedicated his life in helping his family, friends, and neighbors in fixing cars, cutting yards, trimming trees, and just about anything that needed fixing. He was known as a jack of all trades....

Jan 25, 2025

Guadalupe Garza Barrera, 89, passed away on Saturday, January, 25, 2025, at her residence in Edinburg, Texas. She was born on December 12, 1935 in Raymondville, Texas.Guadalupe is preceded in death by her husband, Rene Villarreal Barrera; her parents, Agustin Solomon Garza and Aurora Flores Garza.She is survived by her seven children, Rene (Norma) Barrera Jr., Cynthia Barrera Uresti, Leticia...

Jan 23, 2025

IRMA E. HERNANDEZ

MERCEDES- Irma E. Hernandez, 76, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Mid-Valley Nursing and Rehab in Mercedes.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Francisca Hernandez, and siblings; Eliazar “Papo” Hernandez, Mario Hernandez, Ernestina Ramirez and Jose Alberto Hernandez.

Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her sons; Isaac J. Ramirez and Israel (Nora) Hernandez; three grandchildren, and siblings;...

Jan 23, 2025

Gustavo “Tavo” Rea

Pharr, Texas – Gustavo Rea, 70, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at McAllen Heart Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Maria Del Refugio Rea; his brother, Alfredo Rea; and his parents, Jose and Maria Del Refugio Rea.

Gustavo is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 50 years, Maria Elena Rea; his three cherished...

Jan 22, 2025

Jan 22, 2025

SAN JUAN– Eligio Tovar 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his residence in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Simona Tovar.

Mr. Tovar is survived by his wife, Maria Tovar; three children, Marlene Tovar, Martha Arambula, Juan Tovar; six grandchildren; four siblings, Juanita Acosta, Dora Elia Flores, Irma Ambriz, and Oscar Tovar

Visitation will...

Jan 22, 2025

ROEL RAY PRUNEDA

ALAMO– Roel Ray Pruneda 56, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence in Alamo.

Mr. Prenuda is survived by his mother, Maria Pruneda; siblings, Xavier (Rosie) Pruneda, Adelina Alicia “Nina” (Anthony) Pruneda Cosby; nieces, Jessica Pruneda, Maria Mae Cosby; and a nephew, Xavier Pruneda.

Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2025, with a...

Jan 21, 2025

JUSTIN JULIAN RODRIGUEZ

ALAMO- Justin Julian Rodriguez, 14, died Monday, January 21, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

Justin is survived by his parents, Silverio Casarez and Sandra Rodriguez; eight siblings, Nathan Vargas, Jacob Vargas, Amanda Casarez, Samantha Casarez, Leeroy Casarez, Matthew Casarez, Cassandra Casarez and Gabriela Casarez. 

A Memorial service will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. prayer service, Friday, January...

Jan 21, 2025

Ediverto “Eddie” Rene Garcia

Donna - Ediverto “Eddie” Rene Garcia, 73, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Elma G. Garcia of 49 years, sons, Eddie Orlando (Marlene) Garcia ,Ruben (Monica) Garcia and Jesse Lee (Valerie) Garcia; six grandchildren; his mother, Alejandra Garcia; sisters, Irma Garcia and Hilda Garcia; and brothers, Juan Garcia, Jesus...

Jan 21, 2025

SAN JUAN– Paulo P. Garcia 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulogio Garcia and Carmen Prieto; and 10 siblings.

Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Abigail Garcia; five children, Carmen H. Garza, Bethsabee Garcia, Paulo Garcia, Jr., Anacua O. Garcia, Victoria Nicole Garza; seven...

Jan 20, 2025

ADAN GARCIA, JR. 

AUSTIN – Adan Garcia, Jr., 57, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, America Garcia.

Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Cory Garcia; a daughter, Monica Garcia; his father, Adan Garcia; three siblings, Maria Alicia Garcia, Ramiro Garcia, and Roger Garcia. 

Visitation will be held at...

Jan 20, 2025

Jan 19, 2025