Obituaries

Baby Aaliyah Jailyn Sanchez

Baby Aaliyah Jailyn Sanchez

Jan 30, 2025

La Grulla - Baby Aaliyah Jailyn Sanchez, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Santiago "Chago" Zarate

Santiago "Chago" Zarate

Jan 30, 2025

The Life of Santiago "Chago" Zarate Santiago was born on July 25, 1948, to Salvador Zarate, Sr. of La Grulla and Elvia Flores Zarate of El Huarache Ranch in Sullivan City, Tx. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers Gumaro Zarate and Jesus Onesimo Zarate. Left to cherish his memory are his siblings: Rosa Elia Barrera (Cesario), Salvador...

Juan Manuel Flores

Juan Manuel Flores

Jan 26, 2025

Rio Grande City ~ Juan Manuel Flores, 61, died Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Comfort House in McAllen TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX.

Elvia M. Olivarez

Elvia M. Olivarez

Jan 25, 2025

Elvia M. Olivarez ~ age 97, of Rio Grande City, Texas earned her angel wings from the peace of her home on Saturday, January 25, 2025, surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, care, and unwavering devotion to her family. Elvia M. Olivarez was born in Camargo, Tamaulipas Mexico on September 27, 1927, the daughter of Josefa Moralesâ™±...

Rosa R. Valdez

Rosa R. Valdez

Jan 22, 2025

Rosa R. Valdez, age 85, of New Braunfels, Texas, joined her Lord and Savior on Wednesday January 22, 2025. Rosa was born February 14, 1939, in Rio Grande City, Texas to Jose and Rosaura Ramirez. 

Rosa grew up in Rio Grand City and graduated in 1959. At the age of 23 she married Reynaldo Valdez and was married for 35 years....

Cristobal Garcia

Cristobal Garcia

Jan 20, 2025

Roma ~ Cristobal Garcia., 80, died Monday, January 20, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Roma, TX. 

Juan Cruz Jr.

Juan Cruz Jr.

Jan 20, 2025

Rio Grande City ~ Juan Cruz Jr., 85, died Monday, January 20, 2025, at his residence in Rio Grande City, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Melissa Saldana

Melissa Saldana

Jan 19, 2025

Melissa Saldana, 52, was called home to her Savior Jesus Christ on January 19, 2025, in Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle, Texas. She was born on August 29, 1972, in McAllen Texas to Rebecca Hedges (Alan) and David Daniel Saldaña (Diana) She is survived by her two children Ariana Ozuna and Alejandro Ozuna (Daniella) as well as her grandson Santiago...

Lydia Zulema Saenz

Lydia Zulema Saenz

Jan 17, 2025

Obituary - Lydia Zulema Saenz

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lydia Zulema Saenz passed away and got her wings on January 17, 2025, in McAllen, Texas. She was 93 years old. She was born on April 17, 1931, in Rio Grande City, Texas, to Jesus Maria Rodriguez and Antonio Olivarez Rodriguez. Lydia is survived by her sons Armando Mauro Saenz,...

Maria de Guzman

Maria de Guzman

Jan 16, 2025

Rio Grande City ~ Maria de Guzman, 88, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her residence in Rio Grande City, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Querubin Guerra Jr.

Querubin Guerra Jr.

Jan 15, 2025

Querubin Guerra Jr., 80, of Garciasville, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at McAllen Medical Center.

He was born to Querubin Guerra Sr. and Martina Guerra, both of whom preceded him in death. Querubin is survived by his beloved wife, Maria G. Guerra, whom he married on May 13, 1967. He leaves behind three children: Jorge Luis Guerra (Norma),...

Guillerma Garcia

Guillerma Garcia

Jan 15, 2025

Rio Grande City ~ Guillerma Garcia 84, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rio Grande City, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Francisco A. Quiñones

Francisco A. Quiñones

Jan 12, 2025

Francisco Adrian Quiñones entered eternal rest at the age of 86 on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas surrounded by his family. True to form, being a proud military veteran, he answered his final call resolute and steadfast. He was born on October 8, 1938, in San Diego, Texas to Geronimo Quiñones and Leonor...

Jorge Flores

Jorge Flores

Jan 11, 2025

Jorge Flores, 49, of La Grulla, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. Born on September 10, 1975, in McAllen, Texas, Jorge was the beloved son of Ramiro Jaime Flores and Yolanda Flores. Jorge lived a life filled with purpose and passion. Known for his unwavering dedication to achieving his dreams, he made a meaningful impact on everyone who...

Rafael Treviño Jr.

Rafael Treviño Jr.

Jan 8, 2025

Rafael Treviño, Jr. 1938-2025

Rafael Treviño, Jr., a beloved educator, devoted family man, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, siblings Lorenzo Garcia, Leonel Garcia, Antonia Garcia Carrion, Rodolfo Trevino, Rene Trevino, Paula Trevino Garcia, and Romeo Trevino, Sr. Rafael is survived by his sisters Rafaela Trevino...

Zulema G Montejano

Zulema G Montejano

Jan 6, 2025

Santa Rosa / Rio Grande ~ Zulema G Montejano, 89, died Monday, January 6, 2025, at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother/grandmother Zulema Montejano (Zule) who left us on January 6,...

Gumercindo "Gume" Zambrano Jr.

Gumercindo "Gume" Zambrano Jr.

Jan 6, 2025

La Grulla: Gumercindo Zambrano Jr. 101 passed away peacefully Monday, January 6, 2025, at his residence in La Grulla. 

Mr. Zambrano was a hero of the community, he served his country during World War II, cared for the children of his community as a bus driver, was a carpenter who helped build the original Holy Family church in La Grulla, and...

Sister Luella Theresa Walsh

Sister Luella Theresa Walsh

Jan 5, 2025

Sister Luella Walsh 

Sister Luella (Cyrilla) Walsh passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, the Feast of Epiphany, in Rio Grande City, at the age of 97. 

She was born on Nov. 13, 1927, in Greenbush, Minnesota, the second of 11 children of James Patrick Walsh and Helen Theresa (Witzman) Walsh. Her parents named her Luella Theresa Walsh at her baptism. 

She attended...

J Guadalupe Arevalo Lopez

J Guadalupe Arevalo Lopez

Jan 4, 2025

Rio Grande City - J Guadalupe Arevalo Lopez, 74, died Saturday, January 04, 2025, at Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care in Rio Grande City, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX.

Jose Eugenio Olivarez 'La Negra"

Jose Eugenio Olivarez 'La Negra"

Dec 28, 2024

Rio Grande City - Jose Eugenio Olivarez "La Negra", 79, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Doctor Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

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