Obituaries
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...
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....
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....
Andrea P. Fernandez
Apr 2, 2008
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,...
Severa Perez Rivera
Mar 27, 2008
Severa P. Rivera, 96, entered into the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Severa was born April 17, 1911 in San Antonio, Texas to Miguel Perez and Angela Leyton, daughter of a pioneer San Antonio family. Severa was an exceptional woman, born before her time. She grew up in San Antonio as...
Jesus "Jesse" Jaime Garza
Mar 25, 2008
Jesus Jaime Jesse Garza, 39, beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Jesse was born on February 18, 1969 to Sabas Jr. and Maria S....
Maria "Lupe" Guadalupe Martinez
Mar 24, 2008
Mrs. Guadalupe Lupe Martinez, 89, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, March 24, 2008 at Harlingen Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Martinez had been a lifetime resident of Port Isabel, Texas. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister who was completely devoted to her family. She loved...
Lilia C. De La Rosa
Mar 10, 2008
Lilia C. de La Rosa, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, great-mother, great-great-grandmother and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, March 10, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 23, 1922 in La Laja, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Santos De...
Charlotte Diane Baker
Mar 9, 2008
On March 9, 2008, our Lord Jesus Christ took Charlotte Diane Baker by the hand and together they walked to her new home in Heaven. She was born on June 15, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana to Oren and Prudence G. Edrington. She and her family moved to Brownsville in 1943, where her father served as head of the Weather...
Juanita "Janie" Adriana Camarillo
Mar 9, 2008
Juanita Janie Adriana Camarillo, 50, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, March 09, 2008. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Janie was the oldest of 11 children born to Ovidio and Maria Salinas. Janie had been employed with the BISD for over 20 years. She...
Jose Guadalupe Espinosa
Mar 8, 2008
Mr. Jose Guadalupe Espinosa, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, March 08, 2008 at Solara Hospital in Brownsville. Mr. Espinosa, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville was a parishioner of St. Thomas Mission. He was preceded in death by his son Jose Guadalupe Espinosa Jr. and...
Dean Allen Kinne
Mar 7, 2008
Dean Allen Kinne, 74, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, March 7, 2008 at his residence in Laguna Vista, Texas surrounded by his loving family. A native of the Pacific Northwest region Dean had been a resident of the Laguna Madre area for the last 12 years. Before...
Francisco "Frank" Nemesio Ybarra
Mar 5, 2008
On March 5, 2008, Francisco Frank Nemesio Ybarra, beloved husband and father, was reunited with his parents, Carlota and Nemesio Ybarra, a brother, Jose Angel and a granddaughter, Selena in Heaven after a lengthy battle against cancer. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rosario Rosie Ybarra, sons Samuel and Ren, beloved niece Breanna, three grandchildrenMaritza, Miguel...
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