Obituaries

Rodolfo De La Garza

Nov 8, 2007

Rodolfo de la Garza, 82, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on November 8, 2007 at Solara Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Rodolfo was born on January 14, 1925, to Eleuterio de la Garza Cantu and Maria Cantu Zozaya. He attended St. Joseph Academy and graduated in 1941, as Valedictorian. Always an avid learner, he taught himself trigonometry...

Ena Verla Cooper

Nov 5, 2007

Ena Verla Cooper was called home on Monday, November 5, 2007. She passed peacefully at her home. She was born on October 31, 1906, in Guanaja, Bay Island, Honduras, CA. Ena lived in Port Isabel for many years, and moved to Brownsville in 1965 where she continued to live until her death at the age of 101. She was...

Dionicia F. Jones

Nov 3, 2007

Our beloved mother, Dionicia F. Jones, 90, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Dionicia was a loving and devoted mother. She took great pride in her home and enjoyed keeping up her home. She loved gardening and spending time in...

Samantha Marie Olvera

Nov 2, 2007

Baby Samantha Marie Olvera, 6 months of age became a heavenly angel on November 2, 2007 at Childrens Driscoll Hospital in Corpus Christi. Left behind to eternally treasure the memories of their little angel are her parents, Mario Magdaleno Blanca Delia Olvera; her brother, Mario Alberto Olvera, two sisters, Alma Delia Perales and Anna Delia Perales; her maternal grandparents,...

Eduarda Gonzalez Vuida De Sam

Nov 1, 2007

Eduarda Gonzalez Vda. de Sam, 87, of Mansfield, TX, formerly of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on November 1, 2007 in Mansfield, TX. Eduarda was preceded in death by her husband, Teodoro Sam Rios in 1995. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Antelmo Esparza Sam of Mansfield, TX, four sons, Teodoro Rosa Maria Sam Gonzalez of Kenadale, TX,...

Dalila Flores Silva

Oct 31, 2007

Dalila Flores Silva, 42, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on October 31, 2007 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Dalila is survived by her loving husband, David Silva, a daughter, Daisy Dalila Cavazos, a son, Derek Silva, three step-sons, David Silva, Jr., Ricky Silva, Charles Silva, a grandson, Eduardo Cavazos, a granddaughter, Natalie D. Cavazos, her parents, Ramiro and...

Sheila A. Mckay

Oct 27, 2007

Visitation DarlingMouser Funeral Home 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX  78520 Thursday, November 1, 2007 1p.m.

Jesus Ascenci�N De Leon

Oct 26, 2007

Mr. Jesus Ascencion De Len, 67, beloved brother and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, October 26, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Jesus worked side by side with his father at the familys furniture refinishing and upholstery business. He was a lifetime parishioner at Immaculate Conception....

Adelaida Aguilar

Oct 25, 2007

Adelaida Aguilar, 83, of Brownsville, Texas, entered into eternal rest at her home on Thursday, Ocotober 25, 2007. She was born on December 19, 1923, in Port Isabel, Texas. Adelaida was retired from Philen Shipping Company where she worked as a bookkeeper for many years. Upon her retirement, she opened Aguilar Flower Shop where she enjoyed working with her...

Luther L. Watson

Oct 22, 2007

Luther L. Watson, 84, of River Bend Resort, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, October 22, 2007. A resident of River Bend Resort for many years, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially Texas weather and fishing. Mr. Watson is survived by his wife, Mary A. Watson of Brownsville River Bend Resort, Texas; his children, Roy Watson, Darcy...

Ygnacia P. Casas

Oct 18, 2007

Ygnacia P. Casas, 88, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville with her loving family at her side. Ygnacia was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico on July 31, 1919. She had been a resident of Brownsville for over 60 years. Ygnacia was...

Luis Lucio

Oct 16, 2007

Mr. Luis Lucio, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered into the glory of his eternal life on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lucio was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was a veteran of WW II having served proudly with the United States Marine Corps. Luis, together...

Emilio Cesar Gonzalez

Oct 16, 2007

Emilio Cesar Gonzalez, 57, beloved husband, father, son, and brother entered into the glory of his eternal life on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gonzalez was a veteran of the U.S. Army having proudly served during the Vietnam War as a medic. He was employed by the BISD since 1993 in...

Peter D. Smith

Oct 14, 2007

Peter D. Smith, 74, was born in Harlingen, Texas and was a Rio Grande Valley resident for 26 years ten years at South Padre Island, Texas and 16 years in Brownsville, Texas. He graduated in 1965 from The University of Texas, Arlington, Texas with a B.S. Degree in Mathematics and Engineering. He worked for the F.A.A. for many years...

Irma Gloria Rodriguez

Oct 10, 2007

Irma Gloria Rodriguez, 53, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on October 10, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Irma was born on October 25, 1953 in Brownsville, to Roberto C. Rodriguez and Aurora G. Rodriguez. She had worked with the B.I.S.D. for over ten years as a para-professional in which she spent the last few years...

Baby Joseph Robert Valle

Oct 9, 2007

Baby Joseph Robert Valle, entered into the peace of Christ on Tuesday, October 9, 2007. We are privileged to be part of the great miracle of life that passes through the gates of heaven and to be greeted by St. Joseph. He is survived by his parents, David and Maggie Valle, his siblings, James Nicholas Valle, Jennifer Nicole Valle,...

Laurencia C. Guzman

Oct 4, 2007

Laurencia Carrasco Guzman, 88, entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2007 surrounded by her loving family at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuelita Carrasco and Albino Carrasco; her brothers Albino Carrasco II, Moises Carrasco, Noe Carrasco; a sister Leonor Carrasco, and her nephew Sam Carrasco. Laurencia is survived...

Margarita "Maggie" De Luna Hinojosa

Sep 30, 2007

Margarita Maggie De Luna Hinojosa went peacefully to be with the Lord on September 30, 2007. Born in Brownsville, Texas on June 12, 1917 to Sancho and Francisca de Luna, Mrs. Hinojosa graduated from Brownsville High School-Junior College. A resident of Brownsville all her life, she dedicated 38 years of service at Texas Southmost College serving men and women...

Andrea P. Fernandez

Apr 2, 2007

Andrea P. Fernandez was the first born child on March 23, 1922 to the late Roman and Isidora Garcia Pineda in Brownsville. She was lovingly known and will be remembered as Aunt or Grandma Pine the matriarch of the PinedaFernandez family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Pepe Fernandez, a sister, Catalina P. Shull, a brother,...

Maria "Connie" Concepcion Sanchez

Mar 16, 1950

Maria Concepcin Connie Sanchez, 58, of Brownsville, our beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin, teacher, and friend entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 16, 2009 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Connie was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She had been a dedicated educator with the B.I.S.D. for over 30 years. She dedicated her professional life to...