Obituaries

Elma Castillo

Elma Castillo

Dec 23, 2024

La Grulla ~ Elma Castillo, 81, died Monday, December 23, 2024, 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. 

Jesus Alvarez

Jesus Alvarez

Dec 21, 2024

Rio Grande City - Jesus Alvarez , 87, died Saturday December 21, 2024, at his residence in Rio Grande City, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX.

Noe Miranda

Noe Miranda

Dec 18, 2024

Roma - Noe Miranda, 85, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his residence in Roma, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Memorial Funeral Home in Roma, TX. 

San Juanita Garcia

San Juanita Garcia

Dec 18, 2024

Rio Grande City - San Juanita Garcia, 73, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her residence in Rio Grande City, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

James Scott Davis

James Scott Davis

Dec 18, 2024

James Scott Davis was born on October 17, 1938, in Luling, Texas, to Charles Walker and Lura Estelle Tillman Davis. He peacefully passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 86, surrounded by family and loved ones.

James is survived by his wife, Debra Davis of Orange Grove, Texas, and their children: Laura (Berry) Nall of Falcon Heights, Texas,...

Francisca "Kika" G. Mireles

Francisca "Kika" G. Mireles

Dec 15, 2024

Rio Grande City - Fransisca G. Mireles, 96, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her residence in Rio Grande City, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Arturo Silva

Arturo Silva

Dec 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arturo A. Silva, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a pillar of our family, known for his happy, positive attitude, his generous, kind heart, and his unwavering love for...

Leticia Escobar Guerra

Leticia Escobar Guerra

Dec 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leticia "Letty" Escobar Guerra, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Letty entered into eternal rest on December 14, 2024, at Doctors Hospital Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 18, 1957, in Garceño, Texas, Letty lived a life rooted in...

Amparo Cantu

Amparo Cantu

Dec 10, 2024

Amparo G. Cantu, 75 years of age, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in McAllen, Texas. Mrs. Cantu was born on November 22, 1949, in Los Garza Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, Loreto and Adalia Campos Garza. Left to cherish her memories and lasting love are her son; Esequiel...

Ricardo Omar Pena

Ricardo Omar Pena

Dec 9, 2024

Ricardo Omar Peña 1957 - 2024 Our gentle giant, 67, of Rio Grande City Tx, was called to be with our Lord on Monday 12/09/24.He was born in Rio Grande City Tx on April 15, 1957 to Roberto C. Peña & Lorene Peña. He was the youngest of 9 children. He played football in high school and his love for...

Lydia T. Garza

Lydia T. Garza

Dec 6, 2024

Lydia Garza Saenz entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Mission Regional Hospital with her daughters Aissa and Linda by her side. How do you write a description of someone so legendary, so grand, that they were grander than life itself? Lydia Garza Saenz and her 87 years of life were full of love, adventure, trailblazing, and...

Elaine Alfaro

Elaine Alfaro

Dec 5, 2024

Rio Grande City ~ Elaine Alfaro, 18, died Thursday, December 05, 2024, at her residence in Rio Grande City, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Maria A. Jimenez

Maria A. Jimenez

Dec 5, 2024

Rio Grande City - Maria A. Jimenez, 91, died Thursday, December 05, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Tanya Villarreal Pena

Tanya Villarreal Pena

Dec 4, 2024

Mom has been known to be a charismatic, caring, strong, hard-working, and the most humble human being in the world. She loved her friends, coworkers, bosses, and most importantly her family. Mom was raised at the ranch, and I remember how she would describe staying home almost every weekend to work at the ranch with her father and brother. However,...

Jose Alfredo Nunez

Jose Alfredo Nunez

Nov 25, 2024

Rio Grande City - Jose Alfredo Nunez, 73, died on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. Sanchez Funeral Home of Rio Grande City will be in charge of his funeral arrangements. 

Antonio Espiricueta Velasquez

Antonio Espiricueta Velasquez

Nov 22, 2024

Antonio “Toño” Espericueta, 39, was born in Valadeces, Tamaulipas where he was raised by his grandparents, Clemente “apa” and Severa “ama”, until he was 5 years old. He came to live in Rio Grande City where he was raised by his loving parents, Maria Lidia and Florentino Vallejo, alongside his only sister Maria De Jesus Villarreal, and at the age...

Anita R. Alvarez

Anita R. Alvarez

Nov 19, 2024

Rio Grande City - Anita R. Alvarez, 84, died on Tuesday November 19, 2024, at Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehab Center in Rio Grande City, Texas. Sanchez Funeral Home of Rio Grande City will be in charge of her funeral arrangements. 

Diana Leal

Diana Leal

Nov 17, 2024

Diana Maria Leal, 59 years of age, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2024, in McAllen, Texas. Ms. Leal was born on April 12, 1965, to Mr. Elias Villarreal and Mrs. Maria del Rosario Garza Villarreal. Ms. Leal is preceded in death by her father, Mr. Elias Villarreal, and her niece Kimberly Flores. Left to cherish...

Lauro Tanguma Jr.

Lauro Tanguma Jr.

Nov 17, 2024

Lauro Tanguma Jr (Coy), 76, of Roma, Texas passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 17, 2024. Coy was the son of Lauro and Trinidad Tanguma, graduated from Roma High School and fought in the Vietnam War with the United States Army. Coy worked for Roma ISD as a Maintenance Supervisor for 33 years until his...

Alejandro Guerra III "Candito"

Alejandro Guerra III "Candito"

Nov 8, 2024

Rio Grande City - Alejandro Guerra, 57, died Friday, November 08, 2024, at Doctors 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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