Obituaries

Encarnacion R. Cruz

Encarnacion R. Cruz

Mar 4, 2025

Rio Grande City ~ Encarnacion R. Cruz, 55, died Tuesday, March 04, 2025, at Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX.

Lourdes Gonzalez

Lourdes Gonzalez

Mar 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lourdes G Gonzalez

March 24, 1939 – March 3, 2025

 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Lourdes G Gonzalez, who left this world on March 3, 2025, surrounded by her family in her home in Roma, Texas. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth, kindness,...

Javier A. Cruz

Javier A. Cruz

Mar 1, 2025

Rio Grande City - Javier Cruz passed into the Lord’s hands peacefully with his son JC by his side, on March 1st. 2025, at the age of 56. He was born May 29th, 1968 in McAllen, TX, to the Late Carlos and Hortencia Cruz from Delmita, TX. He graduated from San Isidro High School Class of 86 and attended TSTI...

Norberto Gonzalez Lopez

Norberto Gonzalez Lopez

Feb 28, 2025

Rio Grande City - Norberto Gonzalez Lopez, 86, died Friday, February 28, 2025, at Doctors Hospital Renaissance in Edinburg, TX.  Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Eusebio Martinez Jr.

Eusebio Martinez Jr.

Feb 27, 2025

Rio Grande City - Eusebio Martinez Jr., 60, died Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX.

 

Dora Elvia Ramon

Dora Elvia Ramon

Feb 25, 2025

Rio Grande City - Dora Elvia Ramon, 68, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Rogelio Ruelas

Rogelio Ruelas

Feb 15, 2025

Rio Grande City - Rogelio Ruelas, 62, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX.

Fernando Armando Guerra

Fernando Armando Guerra

Feb 9, 2025

Rio Grande City - Fernando Armando Guerra, 67, died Sunday, February 09, 2025, at his residence in Rio Grande City. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX.

Carlos J. Garcia Perez

Carlos J. Garcia Perez

Feb 8, 2025

Rio Grande City - Carlos J. Garcia Perez, 82, died Saturday, February 08, 2025, at his residence in Rio Grande City. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX.

Crisanto Salinas

Crisanto Salinas

Feb 8, 2025

Roma. TX - Crisanto Salinas, a dedicated public servant and former city manager of Roma, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 65. His legacy of service, leadership, and commitment to his community will forever be remembered.

Crisanto devoted nearly 25 years of his life to the City of Roma, beginning his public service as a city...

Mary E. Macias

Mary E. Macias

Feb 6, 2025

Mary E. Padilla Macias, 92, of Rio Grande City, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. Born in Minneapolis, Kansas, on October 18, 1932, Mary was a woman of unwavering faith and enduring love. Throughout her life, she demonstrated profound resilience and strength, becoming a pillar of her community and an inspiration to her family.

Mary was preceded in death...

Catarino Salinas Chapa

Catarino Salinas Chapa

Feb 5, 2025

Rio Grande City - Catarino Salinas Chapa, 82, died Wednesday, February 05, 2025, at his residence in San Antonio, Texas. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Delia Ponce Sanchez

Delia Ponce Sanchez

Feb 5, 2025

Delia Ponce Sanchez 

May 26,1927 – February 4, 2025

Delia Ponce Sanchez was called home to her Savior Jesus Christ on February 4, 2025. She was the second daughter born to the late Antonio Ponce & Celia Olivarez on May 26, 1927. Delia was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be missed beyond...

Humberto Saenz Jr.

Humberto Saenz Jr.

Feb 4, 2025

Roma - Los Saenz, Texas- Humberto Saenz Jr., born on August 10, 1956, passed away on February 4, 2025. He was 68 years old. 

Humberto was a lifelong resident of Roma-Los Saenz, Texas. He dedicated his life to serving his community. Humberto worked at The Starr County Appraisal District as an Appraiser and later Chief Appraiser. He retired after 31 years...

Jesus "Chuy" Montalvo

Jesus "Chuy" Montalvo

Feb 1, 2025

Jesus “Chuy” Montalvo, born on April 6, 1959, in Roma, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2025, after a brave three-month battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.

Chuy was a lifelong resident of Roma, Texas, where he touched the hearts of all who knew him. He dedicated 37 years to serving the students and families of Roma ISD, working...

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....

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