Raul S.

Donez

In Loving Memory Of

Raul S. Donez

November 4, 1948 - July 2, 2026

Raul S. Donez , aged 77, of Harlingen, TX, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born on November 4, 1948, in Harlingen, TX, he was the beloved son of the late Nicolas Dones and Francisca Salazar Dones. Raul was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Celia Longoria Donez, whom he cherished deeply.

Raul worked as a machine operator for Levi Straus Co., dedicating his life to his family and his work. He was a devoted grandfather who cherished his grandchildren immensely.

He is preceded in death by his siblings Juan Doñez, Ramon Dones, Pablo Dones, Maria de Jesus Dones.

He is survived by his sons, Rolando (Marissa) Donez, Roberto (Cecilia Ann) Donez, and Ray Donez. His legacy continues through his five grandchildren, Anyssa Renee Donez, Rolando Danile Donez, Kyla Faith Donez, Maia Hope Donez, and Clarissa Cruz, as well as his great-granddaughter, Gabriella Cruz. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Nicolas Dones (Diana), Guadalupe Juárez, Maria del Carmen Torres (Charlie), and Antonia Perea.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A funeral mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026 at Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church.

Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in La Feria, TX.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Trey Dones, Juan Antonio Perea, Gabriel Doñez, Ramon Dones Jr., Cesar Juárez, and Michael Torres.

Honored to serve as an honorary pallbearer is Rolando D Doñez.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Raul S. Donez , have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, Funeral Director/Owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Homes, 1002 E. Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com