Obituaries

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. 

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...

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. 

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...

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...

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. 

Nov 5, 2024

Nov 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Angelica Salinas November 17, 1940 – November 5, 2024

 Angelica Salinas, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on November 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

 Angelica was known for her warm heart, infectious smile, and her unmatched talent in the kitchen. Whether she was cooking a homemade...

Nov 4, 2024

Yolanda Sanchez Guiterrez entered into eternal peace and rest on the 4th of November 2024 at the age of 84. Yoli was born August 27, 1940, to Eberto and Delfina Sanchez in Santa Rosa, TX. Yoli is preceded in death by her parents Eberto and Delfina Sanchez, sisters Elia Sanchez and Bertha Quiroga, brother-in-law Leandro Quiroga Sr. and her 3...

Nov 4, 2024

Rio Grande City - Aurelia Ramirez, 65, died Monday, November 04, 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. 

Oct 31, 2024

Rio Grande City - James P. Dutton, 90, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rio Grande City, Texas. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Oct 31, 2024

La Grulla - Luciana C. Castillo, 94, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her residence in La Grulla, TX. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Oct 27, 2024

Rio Grande City - Ruben Oyervides Garcia, age, 65, died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. 

Oct 24, 2024

For all who knew my dad, they would say he was the most honest, hardworking, giving and well-respected man they had the pleasure of knowing. This is all true. I’ve always known dad had these qualities but never fully understood how he became the man, husband, and father he came to be. You see I remember dad waking up early...

Oct 24, 2024

Con profunda tristeza y amor les comunicamos que nuestra madre, Graciela “Chelita” Ibarra Rodríguez, de 63 años, falleció, encontrando la paz después de un viaje valiente e inspirador. En sus últimos días, viajó en paz, rodeada de amor y consuelo y nos dejó el 24 de octubre de 2024. Nacida el 18 de diciembre de 1960 en Durango, México, Chelita...

Oct 21, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roberto Villarreal who left us to join his beloved parents, Osme and Aniceto, on Monday, October 21, 2024. Roberto was a cherished husband, a devoted father, and a doting grandfather and great-grandfather, whose loving spirit and generous heart touched all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Roberto’s legacy lives...

Oct 20, 2024

MYRTHEA ALICIA GARZA-RIO GRANDE CITY – Myrthea A. Garza, a longtime resident of Rio Grande City entered eternal rest at the age of 96 on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Colonial Manor Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Pharr, Texas. She was born on July 4, 1928, in Camargo Tamaulipas, to Lazaro Elizondo and Francisca Tamez. She is preceded in death...

Oct 18, 2024

Jose Luis Martinez, born on July 9, 1942, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Jose Luis shared a beautiful 46- year marriage with his beloved wife, Maria Elisa (Licha) who together nurtured a loving family, raising three children: Jose Luis Martinez Jr....

Oct 6, 2024

Con profunda tristeza más consuelo en su eterno descanso, los hijos y familiares de Lázaro Peña Barba comunica su partida de este mundo el día 6 de octubre 2024 tras una valiente lucha contra una grave enfermedad. A la edad de 85 años, nuestro querido padre, tío, abuelo y amigo nos dejó rodeado de amor y paz. Lázaro fue un...

Oct 6, 2024

Rio Grande City - Jesus Alanis, 79, died Sunday, October 6, 2024, at McAllen Medical Center Hospital in Mcallen, Texas. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX.