Obituaries

Michael Reynolds

Michael Reynolds

Feb 26, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Michael James Reynolds died Friday, February 26, 2021 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.

Mike was born on July 20, 1950 at Mercy Hospital in Brownsville, Texas to his parents, James Albert Reynolds and Clara Pearl Giles, who preceded him in death. A hearing impairment was recognized at an early...

Phillip Russell Finch

Phillip Russell Finch

Feb 24, 2021

Informal memorial with the family present from 3-7 pm on Wednesday, March 10th, at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn, NE. Please dress as you are comfortable, however, masks will be required. Phill’s long-standing request was for cremation, so there will be no viewing. Phillip R. Finch, 76, of Waterloo passed away in Harlingen, TX on February 24, 2021. Phill...

Encarnacion Perez

Encarnacion Perez

Feb 22, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Encarnacion Perez, 72, of Brownsville, Texas went to be with our Lord Monday, February 22, 2021.

Born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he came to Brownsville as a young man. In his early years he was employed for many years at Montgomery Wards working as a Repairman. He then became a self-employed mechanic working from his home. He...

Murphy Virgil Jeffries

Murphy Virgil Jeffries

Feb 20, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Murphy Virgil Jeffries, 75, former Shrimp Boat Captain, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Valley Regional Hospital in Brownsville, Texas. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam Era. He was born in Guanaja, Honduras to Jessie Verla Parchman Jeffries and Virgil Murphy Jeffries....

Maria Elena Jeffries

Maria Elena Jeffries

Feb 17, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria Elena Jeffries, 78, retired teacher of Brownsville Independent School District, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Valley Baptist Hospital in Brownsville, Texas. She was born on May 09, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Maria Mercedes Colunga Gonzalez and Eleno Gonzalez. She resided most of her life in Brownsville,...

Andrew Allison Drummond

Andrew Allison Drummond

Feb 15, 2021

FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:30 PM TUESDAY 3/2/2021 at BETH TEPHILATH MOSES CEMETERY Andrew Allison Drummond, Age 57, of  Brownsville, Texas, died Monday, February 15, 2021. Beloved husband to Griselda Guillen. Dear father of Andrew (Miranda) Drummond, Kyle Drummond, and Danielle (Nathan) Goodall. Devoted son to Lison and the late John Drummond. Cherished brother to Patrick Drummond, Desiree (Zachary) Bobby,...

Maria Idalia Nuñez

Maria Idalia Nuñez

Feb 14, 2021

Maria Idalia Nu ñez (Tia Lala) ,79, of San Pedro entered into eternal rest in Brownsville, Texas. She was born in El Naranjo and raised in Villa Cavazos by her parents Jose and Isabel N. Nuñez where they raised 9 children, 5 girls 4 boys, Tia Lala being the youngest.

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Blanca "Pearl" Balli Mancillas

Blanca "Pearl" Balli Mancillas

Feb 10, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Blanca Perla "Pearl" Balli Mancillas entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 10th of February 2021 in Brownsville, Texas. She was seventy-two years of age.

A Memorial Service will be held at six o'clock in the evening on Saturday, the 6th of March 2021 at Iglesia Casa de Adoracion, 214 E. Price Road,...

C. B. Rodriguez

C. B. Rodriguez

Feb 8, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - C. B. Rodriguez entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 8th of February 2021 in Brownsville, Texas.

Brooke Michelle Barron

Brooke Michelle Barron

Feb 6, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Brooke Michelle Barron, affectionately known as Brookie the Cookie, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 6th of February 2021 in Edinburg, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was five years young.

Brookie was born in San Antonio, Texas on the 9th of August 2015 to her parents, Tara Michelle Snodgrass...

Rodolfo M. Gonzalez

Rodolfo M. Gonzalez

Feb 4, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Rodolfo M. Gonzalez entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 4th of February 2021 in Brownsville, Texas. He was seventy years of age.

Kenneth Mathias Walker, Jr.

Kenneth Mathias Walker, Jr.

Feb 3, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Kenneth M. Walker, Jr., age 85, of San Clemente, California passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, peacefully at his home. He was born in Salem, Ohio on July 20, 1935 to Kenneth M. Walker and Gertrude J. Brison Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Donna Jean Sheatley and Linda Denise Koval, and...

Maria A. Pope

Maria A. Pope

Feb 2, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria A. (Mrs. William E.) Pope peacefully left this world on Tuesday, February 02, 2021 at her residence.

A loving mother and doting grandmother, she is survived by her son, Judge William L. Pope; two grandchildren, Ana L. Pope and William E. Pope II; two younger siblings and many nieces and nephews....

Maria Antonieta "Toni" Montemayor

Maria Antonieta "Toni" Montemayor

Jan 30, 2021

Maria Antonieta “Toni” Melguizo de Montemayor, 76, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Toni was born in Brownsville, Texas but grew up in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She attended both Incarnate Word Academy and Villa Maria High School. Upon graduation in 1962, she married Luis Xavier Montemayor.

Toni’s passion in life...

Carlos "Charlie" Caballero

Carlos "Charlie" Caballero

Jan 30, 2021

GARLAND/BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Carlos "Charlie" Caballero, 47, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 30th of January 2021 at the Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, Texas, surrounded by family.

Carlos was born on January 27, 1974 to Benjamin and Maria Magdalena Caballero. He was a Brownsville...

Josefina "Fina" Tapia Stroud

Josefina "Fina" Tapia Stroud

Jan 26, 2021

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. - Josefina “Fina” Tapia Stroud nació en Monterrey el día de la fiesta de San José; 19 de marzo de 1931. Murió el 26 de enero en Rancho Viejo, Texas rodeada de sus seres queridos.  Josefina creció en el rancho de su familia junto al Rio San Juan muy cerca de Monterrey. Asistió al Colegio Williams en...

Elsa Cisneros Chio

Elsa Cisneros Chio

Jan 26, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Elsa Cisneros Chio, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, educator, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 26th of January 2021 in Brownsville, Texas. She was seventy-one years of age.

Elsa came from humble beginnings. She was born on the 9th of December 1949 to her parents, Felipe Cisneros Trevino and...

Oracio Arnoldo "Arnold" Garza

Oracio Arnoldo "Arnold" Garza

Jan 20, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Oracio Arnoldo “Arnold” Garza entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 20th of January 2021 in Brownsville, Texas. He was seventy-six years of age.

Arnold was born in Brownsville, Texas to his parents, Jesus Garza and Josefina Rivera Garza on October 28, 1944. He was a proud veteran of the United States...

Robert H. "Bob" Weaver

Robert H. "Bob" Weaver

Jan 20, 2021

Robert H. “Bob” Weaver, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Brownsville, Texas.

He was born December 4, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to J.R. “Dick” and Mildred (Simpson) Weaver.

Bob graduated from Central High School in 1965 and Kansas University in 1969 with a Civil Engineering degree. He then worked...

Gerald L. Miles

Gerald L. Miles

Jan 20, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX./BENNINGTON, NE. - Gerald Leroy Miles was born on January 30, 1937 in Fremont, Nebraska to Donald and Aileen (Pope) Miles. He grew up in Bennington, attending grade school and graduating from Bennington High School in 1955. In school, Jerry was active in Basketball and Track and participated in the school play. Soon after high school he enlisted...