By Jose G Landa 

Over the weekend Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin made a special visit with  National Guard troops from his state, who were deployed back in May to assist with keeping the border safe in Eagle Pass, TX. 

By Jose G Landa 

The United States Del Rio Sector Border Patrol over the weekend reported that 2 undocumented migrants were injured after being pushed off a moving train in an area near Thompson Rd. 

JULIA G. OLIVARES

1935- 2023

JULIA G. OLIVARES, entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the age of 87. Left to cherish her memory are her 5 Sons: Leonel Olivares, Armando Olivares, Eduardo Olivares, Rafael Olivares and Manuel Olivares; 2 Daughters: Beatriz Guerrero and Elizabeth Olivares. Julia was also survived by 20 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Julia was preceded in death by, her husband Leonel Olivares Sr. and daughter Julia. Visitation was held Wednesday June 21, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church.  Interment to follow at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.

ELISA LOPEZ

1928- 2023

ELISA LOPEZ, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the age of 94. Left to cherish her memory is her Brother: Agusto Lopez. Elisa was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday June 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church.  At the families request Miss Lopez will be cremated. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.

MARIA DE JESUS DE LEON

1946- 2023

MARIA DE JESUS DE LEON, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the age of 77. Left to cherish her memory are her 3 Daughters: Martina De Leon, Leticia Rivera and Ana De Leon; 3 Sons: Rafael De Leon, Ricardo De Leon and Jose De Leon; Brothers and Sisters. Maria De Jesus was also survived by 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday June 23, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  At the families request Mrs. De Leon will be cremated. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.

ABRAHAM TIJERINA

1937 - 2023

ABRAHAM TIJERINA, entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the age of 86. Left to cherish his memory is his Wife Maria Luisa Tijerina; 8 Sons: Abraham Tijerina Jr., Alfredo Tijerina, Ricardo Tijerina, Mario Tijerina, Manuel Tijerina, Miguel Angel Tijerina, Daniel Tijerina and Jesus Tijerina; 5 Daughters: Margarita Tijerina, Maria Luisa Tovar,Patricia Chisum, Celia Villarreal and Estephanie Tijerina; Sister: Edelma Villarreal.  Abraham was also survived by 45 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Abraham was preceded in death by, his grandson Abraham Tijerina III. Visitation will be held Tuesday June 20, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:00 p.m.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Interment  followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.

GLORIA MARIA MELENDEZ

1944- 2023

GLORIA MARIA MELENDEZ, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the age of 78. Left to cherish her memory are her Son: Jessie Melendez; 1 Brother: Joe Perez; 3 Sisters: Emma Perez, Dora Perez and Alicia Perez. Gloria was also survived by 8 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Gloria was preceded in death by, her husband George Melendez, 3 sons Bryan Melendez, George Melendez III and Eric Melendez and daughter Janie Jaime. Visitation was held Tuesday June 20, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rosary at 5:00 p.m.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside service. Interment followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.

ALMA G. CHAVEZ

1959- 2023

ALMA CHAVEZ, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the age of 64. Left to cherish her memory is her husband: Ramiro Chavez, 2 Daughters: Brianna Chavez and Bianca Chavez; 6 Brothers: Rogelio Galindo, Rolando Galindo, Homero Galindo, Cesar Galindo, Raul Galindo and Sergio Galindo. Alma was also survived by 2 grandchildren: Ethan Garza and Emma Garza. Alma was preceded in death by, her parents Jesus and Maria Galindo and 2 brothers: Jesus and Jaime Galindo. Visitation was held Monday June 19, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rosary at 5:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church.  At the families request Mrs. Chavez was cremated and will later be laid to rest at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.