McAllen ~ Omar Basaldua, 47, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at home in McAllen. He was born on Tuesday December 7, 1976 in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Jose Guadalupe Basaldua and Maria Rosenda (Obregon) Basaldua. He is preceded in death by his father: Jose Guadalupe Basaldua and his grandparents: Jorge Basaldua, Sr. and Lupita Basaldua; Agustin Obregon and Consuelo Obregon; brother: Jose Cruz Basaldua, and son: Andrew Dominique Basaldua. He...

Penitas ~ Oscar Ornelas, 68, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his residence in Penitas. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuesday April 30, 2024 with a Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm at Rivera Funeral Home of Mission. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. 

Robert Luis Gonzalez, 65, passed away on April 23, 2024, in Mission, Texas. He was born on May 4, 1958, in McAllen, Texas. Robert was a simple man who lived life on his own terms. His father introduced him to the trade of an electrician at a young age. After attending St. Edwards for 2 years, he moved to Houston where he obtained his Journeyman Electrician license and decided to build his life there. He spent 42 years in Houston before retiring and returning to the Rio Grande Valley. Robert...

Mission ~ Maria Yolanda Gonzalez, 68, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. She was born on Sunday, March 11, 1956 in Mexico, the daughter of Francisco Valdez and Maurilia Franco Cisneros. She is survived by her loving children: Hector Eduardo Gonzalez (Irasema), Jose Francisco Gonzalez (Dulce), Jorge Alfredo Gonzalez (Mirella), Maria del Carmen y Salvador Garcia; her siblings: Aurelio Valdez and Maria Fidela Valdez; Grandchildren:...

Jovita Olivarez Rutledge, a spirited and loving soul who blessed this world with her intelligence and caring heart, went home to rest with her personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jovita passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, in McAllen, TX. Born on October 12, 1933, in Delmita, TX, Jovita's journey through life was marked by joy, dedication, and the love she shared with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Dan Rutledge, Jr, her parents Luis and...

McAllen ~ Yolanda Sanchez, a beacon of courage and boundless love, left this world on April 13, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on March 22, 1960, in San Juan, Texas. Her final moments were spent surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering strength and affection. Yolanda's journey through life was shared with her devoted husband, Ruben Sanchez, and together they navigated the waters of life with grace and resilience. Her love story with Ruben was one for the...

Carmen H. Gracia, age 90 of McAllen, Texas, born on December 9, 1933, has passed away on April 12, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, five siblings; husband Gilberto G. Gracia and son Daniel O. Gracia. She is survived by 10 siblings, her children; Gilberto A. Gracia, (Julienne), Javier O. Gracia, (Lucy), Leticia Sanchez, (Leonel), Sandra Gracia Wise, and Gerardo J. Gracia, (Belinda). Mrs. Gracia had 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3:00...

McAllen ~ Irma A. De La Garza, a beacon of kindness and an embodiment of love, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on April 10, 2024, at the golden age of 75 in McAllen, Texas. Irma, born on June 23, 1948, in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, lived a life filled with warmth and caring, touching the hearts of all who knew her. Irma's journey began in the tranquil town of Montemorelos, where she was known for her loving nature and thoughtful deeds. Her life was a testament to the...

Mission ~ Mary Martha Moya, 64, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 9, 2024 at her home in Mission. She was born on Thursday, September 17, 1959 in Plainview, Texas the daughter of Ricardo Moya and Matha Cortez. She is preceded in death by a daughter: Yolanda De Leon.  She is survived by two sons: Ricardo De Lepn and Mario De Leon; siblings and grandchildren.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sunday April 14, 2024 at Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen....