Obituaries
Amanda "Dora" Dora Merrill
May 17, 2008
Amanda Dora Merrill passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the age of 92. She was born on October 5, 1915, in Brownsville, Texas, the daughter of John and Eudosia Merrill, an early pioneer family of Brownsville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dr. Samuel J. Merrill; and her sisters: Marjorie Park and Annie...
Maria Guadalupe Garcia-Silva
May 17, 2008
Maria Guadalupe Garcia-Silva, 99, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She was born on February 19, 1909, in Santa Maria, Texas to Juan Garcia Coronado and Carlota Galvan. Guadalupe was loved by all who knew her. She had a vivid memory of her whole life. She...
Basilia Espinoza Garcia
May 15, 2008
Mrs. Basilia Espinoza Garcia, 89, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Villa Aldama, Nuevo Leon. She lived in San Benito, Texas for many years where she attended Guadalupe Catholic School and was an active member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. In 1940, she moved to H. Matamoros, Tamps. where...
Jessie Jeffries
May 14, 2008
Jessie Jeffries of Brownsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She was one of seven children born to Otetell and Jessie Parchmon of Guanaja, Honduras. She married Capt. Virgil Murphy Jeffries of Guanaja, Honduras in 1944. In 1962, they moved to the United States with their children. She was a loving...
Sylvia R. Barron
May 11, 2008
Sylvia R. Barron, 49, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2008 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Sylvia was a member of New Life Center United Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rogelio M. Barron, two brothers, Edward Ruth and Jimmy Ruth, a nephew, Rudy Cantu, Jr. and her beloved...
Margarita Reyes
May 3, 2008
Margarita Reyes, 88, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, may 3, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville with her family at her side. A native of Cruillas, Tamps., Mexico, Margarita, had been a resident of Brownsville for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Vivian K. Ostos
Apr 29, 2008
Vivian Kailbourn Ostos, 96, died at her home in Brownsville, on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Vivian is survived by her husband, Richard Lee Ostos, Sr. of Brownsville, two daughters, Patricia Cheshire-Murray Jab of Corpus Christi and Anne McCumber Brad of Brownsville; three sons, Richard L. Ostos, Jr. Crystal of Arroyo City, Daniel A. Ostos Sylvia of Kerrville, and Robert...
Rodrigo P. Rodriguez
Apr 28, 2008
Rodrigo P. Rodriguez, 34, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on April 28, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Rodrigo was born in Brownsville, to Epifanio and Guadalupe Parra Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sabas Rodriguez and Candelaria Quiroga, his father, his uncles and aunts, Raymundo Parra, Lupe, Elvia, Concepcion, Leo, Margarita and...
Emilio S. Silguero
Apr 25, 2008
Emilio S. Silguero, 76, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, April 25, 2008 with his loving wife at his side. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Emilio worked as a toll collector at the Gateway Bridge for 13 years. He then went on to work at the Port of Brownsville as a longshoreman until...
Lillian M. Leandro
Apr 24, 2008
Lillian M. Leandro, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2008 at Solara Rehabilitation Hospital with her family by her side. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Mrs. Leandro was the daughter of Ernest Merkling and Alice Falgout Merkling and the granddaughter of Samuel W. Brooks, pioneer and...
Mary E. Mcmeekin
Apr 24, 2008
Mary E. McMeekin, 65, of Los Fresnos, formerly of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at SunShine Haven surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Washington, D.C. to William Walton and Helen Adair Johnson Golway. She had been employed as an information counselor at the South Padre Island Visitors Center for many years....
Estella R. Munoz
Apr 24, 2008
Estella R. Munoz, 82, of Brownsville, beloved, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on April 24, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Estella was born in Laredo, Texas to Andres and Feliciana Barbosa Ramos. She was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe where she was an active member...
Leonor Cerda Balli
Apr 19, 2008
Leonor C. Balli, 86, beloved mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Ebony Lake Nursing Home. Leonor, a native of Villa Nueva, TX, had been a lifetime resident of Brownsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicolas Balli; her daughters: Alma Balli Torres and...
Jeronimo Farias Serrata
Apr 15, 2008
Jeronimo F. Serrata, 63, beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. A native of Brownsville, Jeronimo lived in Chicago for twenty years, and after retiring he returned to his hometown. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Juanita R. Salinas
Apr 15, 2008
Juanita R. Salinas, 59, joined the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. She was born May 24, 1948 to Guadalupe and Florentina Rodriguez. She was one of fourteen children. Mrs. Salinas was preceded in death by her son, Michael Salinas; her father, Guadalupe Rodriguez; and a brother, Arnoldo Rodriguez. She is survived...
Prajedes "P.G." G. Garcia
Apr 14, 2008
Prajedes G. Garcia, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Solara Hospital in Brownsville. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, P.G., as he was known to all, was a veteran having served his country during WW II as a Tech Sergeant. He was...
Dr. Martin Farias Iii
Apr 12, 2008
Dr. Martin Farias, III, 35, of Kingsville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 12, 2008 in Corpus Christi surrounded by his loving family. The human spirit is stronger than anything that happens to it. Martins spirit is strong and has touched his family by loving them; he touched his friends by true friendship and his students by teaching...
Herman H. Crist, Jr.
Apr 8, 2008
Herman H. Crist, 79, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Herman was a man who loved his family and savoured the simple things in life. To his family he was adventurous and intriguing with his many stories. His carefree and lighthearted nature made him easy to love and his use of...
Miguel "Mike" Angel Torres
Apr 6, 2008
Miguel Angel Mike Torres was called to be with the Lord surrounded by his wife, daughter, granddaughter, sisters, extended family and friends on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Born March 30, 1938 in San Benito, TX he made his home in Brownsville all his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and...
David A. Banks
Apr 4, 2008
David A. Banks, 77, passed away April 4, 2008 at his home in Brownsville, TX. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Irene, 3 sons, 4 daughters, 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters. As per Mr. Banks wishes he will be cremated and will be having a private service in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at a later date....
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