Obituaries

Nov 28, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Charles James Bauder, 80, of Brownsville, Texas passed away at home on Sunday, the 28th of November 2021 after a challenging battle with cancer.

Charlie was born on the 24th of June 1941, to Jacob and Emma (Albrandt) Bauder in Sterling, Colorado at the Busse Hospital. He attended primary school at Harding...

Nov 22, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Esperanza Vasquez Torres entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 22nd of November 2021, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by family in the comfort of her home at the age of eighty-six.

Esperanza was a devout Catholic that enlightened our lives every day. She loved to cook, travel, shop, and...

Nov 21, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – Linda E. Gorena entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 21st of November 2021 in the comfort of her home in San Antonio surrounded by family at the age of ninety-three.

Linda lived out her solid faith in Jesus Christ. She showed her love by extending kindness, generosity, and joy not...

Nov 18, 2021

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. - Marisela “Mari” Farias Chapa, 72, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Mari was born on June 27, 1949 in Harlingen, Texas to parents Guadalupe Rodriguez Farias and Ovidio del Toro Farias.

She is survived by her son, David L. Tumlinson, IV (Mariana); granddaughter, Ashley Janene Tumlinson; sisters, Bertha...

Nov 13, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – David Arthur “Arty” Edwards entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 13th of November 2021 in Harlingen, Texas at the age of eighty-five.

Arty was born on the 31st of August 1936 in Claremore, Oklahoma, son of Marshall Raymond Edwards and Rowena Anderson Edwards. He graduated from Daniel Webster High School in Tulsa,...

Nov 12, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Jesus Maria “Chuy” Castellano, 97, of Brownsville and Linn-San Manuel passed away peacefully on Friday, the 12th of November 2021.

Chuy was born on the 7th of August 1924 in Premont, Texas, son of Miguel and Theodora Galindo Castellano. He was a rancher, a banker, and an entrepreneur well-known throughout the Rio...

Oct 25, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Ophelia Fuentes Rios passed away Monday, the 25th of October, 2021 in Brownsville, Texas at one hundred years of age.

Ophelia was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on the 4th of July 1921 to Josefina Barrera Fuentes and Antonio Rodriguez Fuentes. Ophelia married her high school sweetheart, Desiderio Falcon Rios, on December...

Oct 19, 2021

LOS FRESNOS, TX. – Jerry Bishop entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 19th of October 2021 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of sixty-two.

Jerry was a devoted husband and loving father, the coolest uncle and grandpa, a trusted friend to many, and a jack of all trades handyman. He was a man of...

Oct 11, 2021

Jose “Joe” Angel Tamayo passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021, joining his beloved wife, Lupana, in Paradise.

Joe was born in 1930, in Port Isabel, Texas, the son of John P. and Guadalupe “Chacha” Tamayo (née Perez). Joe’s father was Chief Petty Officer at the U.S. Coast Guard Station on South Padre Island and moved the...

Oct 10, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Maria E. Paredes entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 10th of October 2021 at her residence in Brownsville surrounded by her family. She was ninety-one years of age.

Preceding Maria in death was her husband, Juan N. Paredes; her parents, Perfecto and Maria Elena Reyes; and her brother, Ernesto Reyes (Sara).

Oct 10, 2021

Tomas R. Perez, 89, beloved father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Nadia’s Private Home Care surrounded by his loving family.

Tomas was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He devoted his life to farming which was his passion. In his spare time, Tomas...

Oct 10, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Alwin C. von Ohlen entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 10th of October 2021 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of eighty-four.

Alwin was born on March 11, 1937 in Aurora, Illinois, son of Carl von Ohlen and Helen Marie Miller von Ohlen. He attended Bardwell Elementary and East Aurora High...

Oct 3, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Rolando “Roy” Rivas entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 3rd of October 2021 in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by his family.

Roy retired from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on October 26, 2012, drawing to a close a notable career in law enforcement that spanned nearly three decades. He began his exemplary...

Oct 1, 2021

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX. - Judith Helen Beat entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 1st of October 2021 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of seventy-nine.

Sep 29, 2021

Eva D. Yzaguirre, 91, beloved aunt, sister, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Brownsville Nursing and Rehab.

Eva was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She worked as a cashier and in the customer service counter at the HEB on Central Blvd. /Boca Chica Blvd. and...

Sep 24, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Joseph Haynes Sevier, 77, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He was born on May 10, 1944 and was the second son to John Sevier of New Haven, Connecticut and Edith Badeau of Rockville Centre, New York. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and his...

Sep 24, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Lucy L. Cortez, 87, of Brownsville, Texas passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Lucy was the daughter of the late Lucindo Leos, Sr. and Aurelia Tapia Leos.

She is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters:  Raul, Jose, Guadalupe Leos, Josefina...

Sep 23, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Jo Anne (Glenn) Reed was lovingly ushered into her heavenly home on Thursday, September 23, 2021, to forever be in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Born on July 13, 1931, Jo Anne was 90 years old at the time of her passing.

She was happily married for 67...

Sep 21, 2021

Patricia Rae “Tricia” Cantu, beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, died September 21, 2021, after a courageous, 3½-year battle against cancer. She was 51.

Mrs. Cantu was born in Brownsville to Raeford and Lucila C. Etheridge. She graduated from Pace High School in 1988, where she was first chair in alto bass clarinet in the Pace Vikings...

Sep 20, 2021

Lucas Rivera Leal Sr., 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered into eternal rest Monday, September 20, 2021, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas.

Lucas was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was a devoted and loyal employee of the USDA and worked for them for numerous years before retiring to enjoy...