Obituaries

Martin Arambula

Jan 17, 2021

Martin Arambula, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, January 17, 2021, unexpectedly at his residence with his family at his side.

Martin was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by his family and friends but by all those fortunate to have...

Manuela Cavazos Escamilla

Jan 17, 2021

HOUSTON, TX. – On Sunday, January 17, 2021, Manuela Cavazos Escamilla passed away in Cypress, Texas, at the age of 92. Manuela, affectionately known as Mela, was born on December 28, 1928 in San Pedro, Texas to Benito and Refugia Cavazos. She received her teaching degree from East Texas University in 1951. In June of 1955, she married Jose...

Felipe Olazaranth

Jan 16, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Felipe Olazaranth entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 16th of January 2021 in Brownsville, Texas.

The family will gather for a private interment at Buena Vista Burial Park in Brownsville, Texas where he will be laid to rest beside his loving wife.

Memories of Felipe may be...

Richard Neil Chapman

Jan 15, 2021

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX. - Richard Neil Chapman, age 68, of South Padre Island, Texas passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Brownsville, Texas.

Rick was born on March 22, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to Goldie and Alice (Moore) Chapman.  He was raised at a young age by his uncle and aunt, Gerald and...

Lynn Ellis Kaufmann

Jan 12, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Lynn was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 20, 1934. She was the oldest daughter of Robert and Ione Judson Ellis. Lynn and her sister Sharon grew up in Winnetka, Illinois, surrounded by friends and family. She attended New Trier High School where she enjoyed and excelled in art. After high school, Lynn moved to California...

Ted Walter Albright

Jan 7, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Ted Walter Albright entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 7th of January 2021 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of eighty-seven.

Ted was born on August 24, 1933 to his parents Theodore and Margaret Albright in the township of Rosebud, Montana. After graduating from Rosebud High School, Ted later went on...

Berta Martinez Garcia

Dec 31, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Berta Martinez Garcia entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 31st of December 2020 in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her family at the age of sixty-eight.

Berta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who was dedicated to her family and was a servant of God who never asked for...

Rose Marie Leal

Dec 23, 2020

Rose Marie Leal, 52, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at her residence in Webster, Texas.

Rose was born in Harlingen, Texas. She resided in the San Pedro community until her graduation from Pace High School. Rose attended Texas Women’s University where she received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Speech Pathology. After obtaining her...

William "Kirk" Carrington

Dec 19, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - William Kirkland “Kirk” Carrington, a resident of Brownsville, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the age of 56. Kirk was born December 25, 1963 in the Panama Canal Zone, Panama to Lt. Colonel (ret.) John D. Carrington and Madge Fort Carrington.  As the son of an Air Force officer that relocated frequently,...

Paula Cortez Tamayo

Dec 15, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Paula Cortez Tamayo, 88, went peacefully to be with her Creator on Tuesday, the 15th of December 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Paula worked for the Cameron County Juvenile Department for 20 years until her retirement. She enjoyed piecing together puzzles, Seek-A-Word, and playing with her great-grandchildren, Scarlett...

Carlota N. Gonzales

Dec 12, 2020

Mrs. Carlota Gonzales, 85, of San Pedro entered into eternal rest at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home.

Mrs. Gonzales was preceded in death by her parents, a son Freddie Gonzales; a granddaughter Angelica Garza; a great-granddaughter Victoria Jimenez; and her siblings, Consuelo, Josefa, Trinidad, Jose Dolores, Pablo, Raul, and Julio.

Left to eternally treasure their memories...

Eric Arnoldo Valdez

Dec 6, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Eric Arnoldo Valdez, 41, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, December 06, 2020 at his residence in Brownsville.

Eric was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He attended Sharp Elementary, Central Middle School, Pace High School, and graduated...

Dr. Rene M. Chavez

Dec 4, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Dr. Rene M. Chavez, D.C. entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 4th of December 2020 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of eighty-three.

Dr. Chavez attended the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa where he completed and received his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) in 1969. Dr. Chavez completed his 51st...

Lela "Toby" Garza

Dec 3, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Lela "Toby" Garza entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 3rd of December 2020 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of eighty-six.

Memories of Lela may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com.

Personalized funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 945 Palm Boulevard in...

Rodney James Hebert

Nov 24, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Rodney James Hebert, beloved son, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 24th of November 2020 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of forty-six.

Rodney had a great love for his family and adored his children, Brock and Lexi. He had the ability to make anyone laugh...

Juan Liendo

Nov 13, 2020

Juan Liendo, 90, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life unexpectedly on Friday, November 13, 2020 at his residence.

Juan was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Juan worked in retail sales all of his adult life. He worked at several local businesses in our community. In the early...

Reyes Mendoza

Nov 5, 2020

SAN BENITO, TX. – Reyes Mendoza, 72, of San Benito, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 5th of November 2020 in Harlingen, Texas.

Reyes was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He later joined U.S. Customs and Border Protection where he served as a Customs Agent until his retirement. In his...

Patricia Avila

Nov 5, 2020

Patricia Avila, 64, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest in Brownsville on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her father Refugio “Cuco” Avila.

She is survived by her mother Carmen Avila; her brother Rick (Mary) Avila; her sister Veronica (Jesse) Arellano; several nieces and nephews; and her fur babies Sammy, Blanca,...

Marie A. Mark

Nov 4, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Marie A. Mark entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 4th of November 2020 in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her twins, Carol and Ralph Mark.

The family will gather for a private graveside service at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Brownsville, Texas where she will be laid to rest beside her late...

George Walter Woods

Oct 31, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - George Woods, 78, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 31st of October 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.

Any one with next of kin information is asked to please contact Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at (956) 546-7111.