Eutimio "Timo" Cortinas Hinojosa

While fast asleep in the early hours of Tuesday, May 7, 2013, Eutimio Timo Hinojosa answered the whisper of his name and stepped into eternity joining his wife, Margarita de Luna Hinojosa, who preceded him in death on September 30. 2007.

Timo leaves a brother, Ernesto Hinojosa, Jr., and his wife, Pat, of Roanoke, Virginia, along with their four children and their families to follow him. Other family members surviving are his favorite niece, Sandra Johnson Leal and her husband, David, of Austin, Texas. The Leals two children and their families also survive as does Timos nephew and primary caregiver, Rene Ray de Luna of Brownsville. Additional survivors are: sisterinlaw, Ana Maria Molly Alvarez and brotherinlaw, Luis de Luna both of Brownsville, Texas. Survivor and confidant, Roseda Loera, was a special friend to Timo during his many years as a resident of Empire Spanish Meadows Assisted Living in Brownsville. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends from Brownsville and across the country also survive him.

Born in Brownsville, on a scorching, hot July day, Timos mother was Josephina Cortinas Rivera and his birth father, was Eutimio Rivera. Both were members of pioneer Cameron County families. He was raised in Brownsville by his adoptive mother and father, Blacita Cortinas Hinojosa and Ernesto Hinojosa, and resided at the corner of 7th and Adams St. in a home that still remains. He attended St. Josephs Academy a block away then located on Elizabeth Street. A good kid with a healthy streak of orneriness, Timo and his buddies found their share of things to do in the bustling and growing city of Brownsville.

After high school, Timo was an underage enlistee in the U. S. Army Air Corps where he served during World War II. Following the war, Timo relocated to Dallas, Texas, where he attended Dallas Aviation School and graduated in 1947, earning a license in Aircraft and Engine Maintenance. Timo then returned to Brownsville, initially working for Pan American Airways before the company relocated elsewhere then worked for others including the Port of Brownsville, Booth Fisheries, and the Norton Company from where he retired in 1987.

Also an entrepreneur, Timo, owned and operated a Texaco service station at Four Corners in Brownsville for a number of years and after retiring established Timos Barbeque. Timo was a member of the Elks Club for over 50 years and, as a consummate promoter of Brownsville, retained his overhalfcentury Chamber of Commerce membership until the end.

Throughout all his married life of 54 years, Timo supported his wife, Maggie, as she pursued her 34 year career at Texas Southmost College concluding as Director of Veterans Affairs. Timo and Maggie had a zest for living and were always on the go whether it was a day at the beach, partying nights with friends in Matamoros, or frequent trips to Mexico City. Concurrently, they helped raise nieces and nephews and served as mentors to countless others.

Always a political junkie, Timo was largely a behindthescenes broker though he did serve on the Brownsville Independent School District Board in the 1950s. Timo served Cameron County as a member and Board Chair of the Private Industry Council for a number of years. He enjoyed regaling anyone who would listen to his stories and look at photos of him with politicians from the U.S. President on down. He also took pride in what he called the cutting boards which were the numerous plaques on his walls representing statewide and local awards for various contributions to the community. A lifelong Roman Catholic and current member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Brownsville, Timos funeral services will be conducted there.

Immediately after Maggies death, Timo established a student endowment honoring her long career at Texas Southmost College. Rather than sending flowers to Timos funeral service, family and friends are invited to send a memorial gift in Timos name to the Margarita de Luna Hinojosa Veterans Memorial Scholarship Endowment at TSC, 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas 78520. Masses offered at your favorite Catholic church for the repose of Timos soul are also appreciated.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. and continue through 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, with the recitation of the holy rosary scheduled for 7:00 Wednesday evening in the East Chapel at DarlingMouser Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at St. Lukes Catholic Church, 2800 Rockwell Drive, Brownsville. Committal services will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2035 Funeral Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the graveside.

Luis de Luna Jr., Rene de Luna, Fernando de Luna, Hector de Luna, David Leal, and Aaron Mark de Luna are honored to be serving as Timos pallbearers. Luis de Luna Sr., John Feist, Robert J. Bobby Lerma, Joe Ray Rivera, and Johnny Muoz will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

St. Luke
2800 Rockwell
Brownsville, TX  78521
Thursday, May 9, 2013
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Buena Vista Burial Park
5 McDavitt Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78521

Memorial Contributions

c/o Texas Southmost College
Brwonsville, TX  78520