Obituary Listing
Jose Rodrigo San Vicente Vazquez
May 12, 2024
EDINBURG - Jose Rodrigo San Vicente Vazquez, 12, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.Rodrigo is survived by his parents, Jose Daniel San Vicente Cruz and Rosa Elena Vazquez Atilano; his brother, Jesus Daniel San Vicente Vazquez.Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to...
Mark Allen Merrill
May 10, 2024
HARLINGEN - Mark Allen Merrill, 61, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Valley Baptist Hospital. Mr. Merrill is preceded in death by his father, Max Merrill; his sister, Diana Merrill Johns.
Mr. Merrill was loved by many and had a kind soul. He loved fishing, hunting, the outdoors and his family and friends.
Mr. Merrill is survived by his...
Julio Cesar Torres
May 10, 2024
EDINBURG - Julio Cesar Torres, 28, entered eternal sleep on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Andrews, Texas.Mr. Torres is survived by his wife, Karina Salinas; two children, Julieta Torres and Emiliano Torres; his parents, Jose Abel Torres and Silvia Aguilar; four siblings, Jennefer Rivera, Angel Chavez, Alexandro Chavez, and Gael Aguilar; numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will be from 5 p.m....
EDELMIRO VELA
May 6, 2024
MCALLEN - Edelmiro Vela Sr., 62, entered eternal rest peacefully on May 6, 2024 in the comfort of his own house surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and hard work, having spent 35 years of his life contributing to the success of Enterprise Products.Born in Roma in 1961, Edelmiro was known for his unwavering commitment to his...
Maria Clara Tacay Ventura
May 5, 2024
Maria Clara Tacay Ventura, passed away on May 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on July 5, 1934, to Jose and Monica Tacay. Mrs. Ventura is preceded in death by her beloved son, Rogelio; sister, Hermelina; brother, Antonio.
After Mrs. Ventura's marriage to, Juanito Ventura, on a beautiful January day in 1956 at Baguio City Cathedral Church, her life became...
Librado Reyes
May 5, 2024
PHARR - Librado Reyes, 78, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a 1 p.m. Prayer service, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Legacy Chapels 4610 South Jackson Road in Edinburg. Funeral services are under the direction of Legacy Chapels in Edinburg.
Leonor Nieto
May 3, 2024
MCALLEN - Leonor Nieto, 92, peacefully left this world to reach her eternal home on Friday, May 3, 2024. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker in McAllen, Texas and an active member in Base Communities, choir, and prayer groups. She was born in Zacatecas, Mexico. In the 1970s, her family immigrated to South Texas. She was...
Bayani Carranza
May 2, 2024
MCALLEN - Bayanı Carranza, 76, entered eternal rest on Thursday May 2, 2024, in McAllen with his wife by his side.Mr. Carranza is survived by his wife, Aurelia Carranza; five children, Aileen (Caleb) Belshe, Alexis Carranza, Wilbur Carranza, Beverly (William) Zeta, and Elizabeth Carranza; three grandchildren, Hydn, Kimberly, and Kierbe. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, May...
Lawrence Troy Alston
Apr 29, 2024
MCALLEN - Lawrence Troy Alston, 58, entered eternal rest on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Edinburg. Mr. Alston was born in Fort Dix. New Jersey on November 9, 1965 to Marion and Stina Alston. Born fifth in a family of nine children, he was always the sweetest boy. Larry was a bright child, eager to learn and also share his...
Julisa Ann "Julie" Cerda
Apr 29, 2024
PHARR - Julisa Ann "Julie" Cerda, 42, went to be with our Lord on Monday April 29, 2024, in Pharr surrounded by her family. Julisa is survived by her parents, Omar and Evangelina Cerda; her brother, Lugardo Rodriguez Jr.,; her fur baby, Bleu Cerda; two nieces, Vivian Rodriguez, and Alexandra Rodriguez; two nephews, Trey Rodriguez, and Alexander Rodriguez.Visitation will be from...
Chad Joseph Dempsey
Apr 27, 2024
EDINBURG - Chad Joseph Dempsey, 48, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his residence in Edinburg surrounded by his family. Mr. Dempsey was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Douglas and Marian Dempsey; maternal grandparents, Joe and Vera Petree; his mother-in-law, Maria Elena Sepulveda; his loving pet Jake Dempsey.Chad Dempsey was a beacon of inspiration in...
Alejandro Emmanuel Valdez
Apr 24, 2024
MCALLEN - Alejandro Emmanuel Valdez, 38, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, 24, 2024. Mr. Valdez is preceded in death by his father, Jose Alfonso Valdez Jr.; paternal grandmother, Maria Elena Valdez; maternal grandmother, Catalina Gallegos De Oliva.Mr. Valdez is survived by his mother, Basilisa Valdez; 2 sisters, Melody Valdez and Melinda Valdez; 2 nieces, Alize Dixon and one on the...
Porfirio Lucio
Apr 22, 2024
EDINBURG - Porfirio Lucio, 97, entered eternal rest on Monday, April 22, 2024.Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service, Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Legacy Chapels 4610 South Jackson Road in Edinburg. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at San Martin De Porres Catholic Church in Alton....
David Castillo
Apr 22, 2024
MCALLEN - David Castillo, 46, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and loving partner entered eternal rest on Monday, April 22, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1978 in Mcallen. Mr. Castillo is preceded in death by his mother, Cruz Delgado Castillo. Mr. Castillo enjoyed life to the fullest, and was always the life of the party. He loved watching his...
Maria Yolanda Martinez
Apr 19, 2024
Maria Yolanda Martinez born and raised in Mercedes, Tx passed away at her residence in Donna on April 19, 2024 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Yolanda was born October 3, 1948. Mrs. Martinez is proceeded in death by her parents, Jesus and Adela Ayala; her stillborn son, Ramon D. Martine; her grandson, Ramon Donovan Martinez; 4 siblings, Rosalie...
Aaron Christopher Vela
Apr 19, 2024
MCALLEN - Aaron Christopher Vela, 16, entered eternal rest on, Friday, April 19, 2024.Aaron is survived by his parents, Yanira Vasquez and Ramiro Vela Hinojosa; 2 siblings, Ramiro Jr. Vela and Crystal Vela; paternal grandparents, Juan Vela Hinojosa and Leonor Hinojosa Castillo; maternal grandparents, Hermelinda Vasquez and Emilio Vasquez; numerous family and friends.Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9...
Jose Cruz Saenz
Apr 17, 2024
MCALLEN - Jose Cruz Saenz, 64, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Mr. Saenz is preceded in death by his father, Primitivo Saenz.Mr. Saenz is survived by his mother, Esther Garcia Saenz; his loving wife, Alma Elia Elizondo De Saenz; 3 children, Jose Cruz Saenz Jr., Andres Saenz and Cynthia Saenz; 9 grandchildren, Jose Emilio Saenz, Natalia Saenz,...
Rene Reyes
Apr 16, 2024
MCALLEN - Rene Reyes, 80, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Mr. Reyes is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro Reyes and Eva Reyes; his brother, Pedro Reyes Jr.Mr. Reyes is survived by his wife, Christina Borbois Reyes; 2 children, Deldi Reyes and Rene Reyes Jr.; 4 siblings, Elida ( Mario) Davila, Tina (Raul) Cavazos, Rey Reyes...
Yolanda Rodriguez Acosta
Apr 15, 2024
HARLINGEN - Yolanda Rodriguez Acosta, 80, beloved daughter, wife, mother, aunt, and friend, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, April 15, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Acosta is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Antonio "El Indio" Rodriguez and Rafaela Maltos Rodriguez; two sisters, Gloria Vera and Oralia Guzman; three brothers, Humberto "Bob" Rodriguez,...
Zulema Escobar
Apr 15, 2024
EDINBURG - Zulema Escobar, 82, entered eternal rest on Monday, April 15, 2024, in Edinburg. Mrs. Escobar was preceded in death by husband, Bernabe Escobar; her parents, Alfredo Cantu and Juanita Beltran Guerra; her brother, Guadalupe Lerma.Mrs. Escobar is survived by her children, Debra (John) Cavazos, and Steven (Joe Castro) Escobar; her granddaughter, Rebecca Cavazos; six siblings, Alfredo Cantu Jr.,...
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