Obituaries
Eduardo R. Rodriguez
Nov 19, 2008
Eduardo R. Rodriguez, 60, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, peacfully from the arms of his loving family to the loving arms of his Lord. Eduardo served his country in the National Guard. He retired as Captain from the Brownsville Fire Department in 1998, after 30 years employment. He was preceded in death by his father, Felix Rodriguez,...
Harry R. Long
Nov 19, 2008
Harry Raymond Long, Sr., 81, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on November 19, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Harry was born in Houma, Louisiana on April 19, 1927 to Charles Dennis and Emily C. Long. He was a Veteran of Foreign Wars having served in the United States Army for four years, and did a tour of...
Colleen Hazel Bannert
Nov 17, 2008
Colleen H. Bannert, 83, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 17, 2008. She was born in Brownsvilleon April 16, 1925, to Fred and Winnie Smith. Colleen was lifetime resident of Brownsville. She attended El Jardin School, graduating from Brownsville High School. She briefly worked for Alamo Freight Lines local office. She met William Bannart and married in...
Rosa Casias Rey
Nov 12, 2008
Rosa Casias Rey, 63, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at her residence surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. We find comfort in knowing that she is being cradled in the arms of our Lord. A native of Roseville,...
Josefina R. Salinas
Nov 11, 2008
Josefina R. Salinas, 85, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on November 11, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Mrs. Salinas was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Inez Rivera, her husband, Jose M. Salinas, a son, Alfredo Freddy Salinas, her brothers, Alberto, Rosalio, Ernesto, and Raul Rivera, her sisters, Aurora Valdez, Maria Zamora, Rosita...
Lucia M. Espinosa
Nov 5, 2008
Lucia M. Espinosa, 75, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville with her loving family at her side. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Lucia was a devoted wife and mother. A devout Catholic, Lucia had been a parishioner...
Hector Hernandez
Oct 25, 2008
Hector Trevio Hernandez, 63, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family and friends. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Hector was a graduate of Brownsville High School. He was a proud...
Maria Inez Trevino
Oct 20, 2008
Maria Inez Trevino, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, October 20, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Manuela R. Leal and her husband, Matias Trevino, Sr. Left behind to eternally treasure her memory are her children, Maria...
Maria G. Granado
Oct 15, 2008
Maria G. Granado, 81, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on October 15, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Granado worked with Booth Fisheries, Waytts Cafeteria, Tri Winds and as a migrant worker. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus R. Granado,...
Raul Gutierrez
Oct 10, 2008
Raul Gutierrez, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, October 10, 2008 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home in Brownsville. A native of Port Isabel, Mr. Gutierrez had been a resident of Brownsville for many years. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II...
Concepcion Aguilar
Oct 7, 2008
Concepcion Aguilar, 90, of Brownsville, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 07, 2008. She was born on August 11, 1918, in Port Isabel, Texas. Concepcion was retired from D D Dress Shop, where she was a manager for many years. Concepcion was a very loving and selfless person. She was loved tremendously and will be missed by...
Carlos G. Cantu
Sep 25, 2008
Carlos G. Cantu, 84, of Wallis, TX and formerly of Brownsville, TX, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 25, 2008. He was born December 14, 1923 in Brownsville and was the second of five children born to Eugenio and Julia Cantu. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvia; son, Jose Ruben; and sisters, Elida Gomez and...
Alberto Garcia Vallejo
Sep 22, 2008
Alberto Vallejo was born on April 3, 1962 to Santana Felicitas G. Vallejo in Brownsville,Tx, he entered into eternal rest on September 22, 2008 at his residence. Alberto attended Homer Hanna High School and was in the U.S. Army National Guard. He worked in the Planning Dept. with the City of Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his...
Betty Lois Green
Sep 21, 2008
Betty Lois Green, 67, much loved wife and mother entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2008. Born September 30, 1940, in LaPlata, MO, to Charles and Bessie Lemasters. Leaves in passing husband of 50 years, Larry Green, a daughter, Veronica Hayward Owen, two sons, Larry Dean Ann and Thomas Stephanie Green, 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandsons, a sister,...
Beatriz M. Zavaleta
Sep 17, 2008
Mrs. Beatriz M. Zavaleta, 88, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Zavaleta was preceded in death by her husband, Bruno H. Zavaleta, two sisters, Guillermina Simms and Maria Elena Garner and by a brother, Manuel Marques. Left behind to eternally treasure her memory are...
Eulalia "Lalita" Iniesta
Sep 11, 2008
Mrs. Eulalia Lalita Iniesta, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Ebony Lake Healthcare Center. A native of Cuba, Lalita came to the United States and her new home in Brownsville in 1973. While she was still in Cuba, she enjoyed getting together with her...
Josephine Baker Bowman
Sep 6, 2008
Josephine Baker Bowman, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was called by the Lord on Saturday, September 06, 2008 at Our Lady Mother of Perpetual Help Nursing Home. Left behind to eternally treasure Josephines memory are her two sons: Lee and Henry Bowman; two daughters: Lillie and Shirley Bowman; three grandchildren: Lee Jr., Betty Jo, and Joe David; and...
Michael Begum
Sep 3, 2008
Mr. Michael Begum, 86, died September 3, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Begum was born June 22, 1922, in Budslaw, Poland. Son of Feiga Fruma Taborisky Begum and Naum Begum. As the sole survivor of his family following the Holocaust, Mr. Begum came to America in 1945, with the assistance of certain initiatives promulgated...
Maxine Mckee Garrison
Aug 28, 2008
Maxine McKee Garrison, 93, passed away on August 28th at her home in Los Fresnos. A longtime Valley resident, she had been an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Brownsville and numerous community and civic organizations. Born in Cedar Vale, Kansas on January 17, 1915 to Otis W. McKee and Flavia Lemert McKee, Maxine arrived in...
Helgi W. Tamm
Aug 28, 2008
Helgi W. Tamm, 76, of Bayview, entered into eternal rest on August 28, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Tamm was preceded in death by her parents, Johannas and Wilhelmine Wortman and by a son, John Childress. She is survived by her husband, Jann Tamm and numerous relatives in Sweden, Estonia and Canada. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September...
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