Obituaries

Sep 16, 2021

Amalia R. Zepeda passed away on Thursday, September 16, at the age of 105. She was preceded in death by her husband Trinidad N. Zepeda, her parents, and eight of nine siblings. Her sister Carlota Martinez survives her. Amalia was the most loving and caring mother to four children: Rogerio (Gladys) Zepeda, Oscar (Dolores) Zepeda, Celina (Marcos) Mendoza, and...

Sep 14, 2021

Justin Hernandez, 29, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 14,  2021, at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Justin was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He worked as a warehouse clerk for various local construction companies. In his spare time, Justin loved to go fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

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Sep 14, 2021

Amada R. Brown, 92, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.

Amada was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Amada was devoted to her family. She worked for many years at Bates Cleaners. In her spare time, she...

Sep 13, 2021

LAGUNA HEIGHTS, TX. - Officer Noah Ryan Le Blanc, Sr. #903, beloved father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin, friend, and police officer, entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 13th of September 2021 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas at the age of thirty-three.

Noah was born on the 6th of February 1988...

Sep 12, 2021

Rebecca Lynn Shonk Cascos, 69, passed away at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Becky, as she was known to all was born in South Haven, MI but grew up in Indiana. Becky was a proud veteran of the US Army and served our country proudly during the Vietnam War. Becky...

Sep 7, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Diego Garcia III, 44, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

Diego, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville.  Diego touched the lives of our communities youth as a History teacher for the BISD for several years. Diego also maintained a blog, The...

Sep 2, 2021

Harriet Harris Light passed away Thursday evening, at 92 years of age. Harriet was born in Chicago, IL to Jacob and Pearl Harris. She moved to Texas in 1953 and began a family, raising Mike Wiss, Teri Wiss, Pam Karpel, and Amie Herbert. Harriet moved to Brownsville in 1977 and soon met the love of her life, Jere Light. They...

Sep 1, 2021

Francisco Amado Perez of Brownsville, passed away at his home on September 1st, 2021, with his family at his side.

Amado, as he was known to all, was a native of Cuba. He came to the United States with his family in 1968, where they ultimately settled in Brownsville. Amado owned and operated Rio Grande Fabric Store...

Aug 30, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – Jack Richard Cass Sr. 85, greatly beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend was welcomed into the joyful reality of his salvation, Monday, August 30, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. "Rick" had recently returned to San Antonio, relocating from Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Richard, affectionately known as "Papaw", was...

Aug 29, 2021

Rosario A. Galvan Palomo, 53, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt entered the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.

Chayina, as she was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She was a devoted to taking care of her...

Aug 29, 2021

Maria Ofelia G. Garza, 84, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at her son's residence.

Ofelia was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Ofelia worked at Immigration & Naturalization Service for over 30 years. After her retirement, Ofelia enjoyed spending...

Aug 29, 2021

Amelia Salinas, 93, aunt and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at her Valley Regional Medical Center.

Amelia was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Amelia was well known throughout our community and brought a smile to many, due to her job as the delivery person for McInnis...

Aug 25, 2021

Jose C. Salgado, 84, beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.

Jose was born in Mexico but had been a longtime resident of Brownsville. He worked for many years as an auto mechanic.

Jose was deeply loved...

Aug 24, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Magdalena "Nena" Alcalá passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Nena was born on November 29, 1941 in Brownsville, Texas, being the second of five daughters born to Mauro Alcalá and Maria Lydia Garza Alcalá. A lifelong resident of Brownsville, she was a devoted daughter, sister and aunt and relished those roles throughout her life....

Aug 23, 2021

Armando Lopez Castañeda, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 23, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side.

Armando was born in Santa Maria, Texas, but had been a lifetime resident of Brownsville. He worked for the Brownsville Navigation District for 20 years. Upon...

Aug 22, 2021

McALLEN, TX. - Luis Alberto De La Garza went to be with the Lord on the 22nd of August 2021, following a bravely fought health struggle in McAllen, Texas. Luis Alberto was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was born in Houston, Texas, on the 13th of April 1971 to his parents, Ninfa Rodriguez De La...

Aug 17, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Fernando Benavidez Jr., our beloved son and brother, and an accomplished educator, writer, and author, was taken suddenly and too soon on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was 47 years old.

The eldest of seven siblings and part of a large and loving extended family, Fernando was a cherished friend and respected...

Aug 14, 2021

Francisca T. Garza, 92, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt entered the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas, with her family by her side.

Panchita, as she was affectionately known to all, was born in 1928 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She was the last surviving child of...

Aug 4, 2021

LOS FRESNOS, TX. – Mary Annie Melia Boudreaux 78, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her residence in Los Fresnos surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on October 3, 1942 in Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter of John Pane...

Jul 31, 2021

Maximiano "Chimin" Garcia, Sr., beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and uncle passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his home in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by his children and immediate family. He had celebrated his 99th birthday in May.

Chimin was born in 1922 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Marciana and Eligio Garcia. Chimin was a...