Maria Elena Garcia, 75, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Adela Reyes; parents, Juan and Alicia Garcia; a sister, Graciela De Leon; a brother, Javier Obidio Garcia; and her former spouse, Raul T. Reyes. Mrs. Garcia is survived by three children, Rodrigo (Josie H.) Reyes, Raquel Reyes (Francisco Javier) Cavazos, Raul Reyes Jr.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Alicia Reyes. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary today, March 8, 2021, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 9,...

Andres Rivas Sr., 77, entered eternal rest Friday, February 26, 2021, at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital. Born in Edinburg, Mr. Rivas lived in Houston for most of his life and retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety after 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria Magdalena Rivas; and his grandfather, Jose Rivas. Mr. Rivas is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lou Rivas of Edinburg; four children, Ruth (Fredy) Garcia of Baytown, Andres (Dolores) Rivas Jr. of Houston, Oscar (Bernadette) Rivas of Friendswood, Lucy (Douglas) Ahern of Houston/Edinburg; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jose Rivas of Houston. Visitation will be...

Ramona G. Lopez, 87, passed on to be with our Lord February 26, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. She was born December 10, 1933, in Edinburg, TX. For 64 years she resided in Houston, TX, and lived the remainder of her time in Edinburg. Ramona was a strong, self-sufficient, and determined woman whose passion was to help people find their own strength and place in this world. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ignacio Lopez; her parents, Alfonso and Isabel Garza; two brothers, Teodoro Garza and Vicente Garza; and a sister, Diana Garza. Ramona is survived by six children, Felix (Ly) Navarro of Canada, Raquel (Roberto) Garza of Edinburg, Thelma Gonzales of San Antonio, Anthony...

Dr. Norma de la Garza Alonzo, 55, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 25, 2021, after a short illness. She was born March 21, 1965 in Edinburg, Texas to Jesse and Elvira de la Garza and was a dedicated dentist employed with Dr. J. Michael Adame, DDS, P.A. Norma graduated from Edinburg High School in 1983 where she was actively involved with Student Council and band where she was drum major her senior year. She graduated from Pan American University with a degree in biology and from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch. She was active in her church, St. Joseph Catholic...

Edinburg- Antonio "Tony" Manuel Garcia Sr., 87, entered eternal rest Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at his residence after battling various underlying conditions. Tony was born on April 25, 1933, in Tacubaya, Texas to the late Guadalupe (Luna) and Antonio Manuel Garcia. He served in the US Army as a paratrooper, June 3, 1953, through May 9, 1955. He was a devoted skilled welder, at Cactus Iron Works for over 30 years. His love for the outdoors was astounding. He enjoyed deer hunting with his three sons and spending time at the ranch where he raised chickens, pigs, and cared for his horse. Tony loved watching his favorite team, The Dallas Cowboys, but most of all, he loved spending time with...

Gloria F. Flores, 83, went home to our Lord Friday, February 19, 2021, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Flores was born in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, MX, and later immigrated to McAllen. She worked as a seamstress for many years, making wedding dresses and other formal attire. Mrs. Flores lived her last loving years with her eldest son in the city of Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Guadalupe J. Flores; and her parents, Manuel Farrera and Hermicenda Nucamendi. Mrs. Flores is survived by her three children, Eduardo (Melida Marquez) Esponda of Mission, Ofelia Guadalupe (Manuel Ochoa) Flores of Dallas, and Julia Esponda of Mexico; 13 grandchildren; and...

Fermina "Mina" Pardo Santos, 86, entered eternal rest Thursday, February 18, 2021, at her residence in Edinburg surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Dementia and Parkinson's. She was born on July 7, 1934. Mina Santos was a life-long resident of Edinburg and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was widowed by the passing of her first husband, Vicente Torres, in 1969 and more recently, the passing of her second husband, Roberto Santos, in 2019. She is also preceded in heaven by her parents, Encarnacion and Catalina Pardo; her brother, Leocadio Pardo; and sister, Maria P. Gonsales. Left to cherish her memory are the loves of her life, her two sons, Rene O. (Cris)...