Obituaries

Daniel Delgado

Oct 30, 2020

Daniel Delgado, 68 of San Pedro, Texas entered into eternal rest in Harlingen, Texas on October 30, 2020.

Left to eternally treasure their memories of him are his devoted partner of 30+ years, Rosa Jimenez; 5 children, Herica Rios, Daniel Delgado, Jr., Cristela Gonzalez, Cynthia Delgado and Rosanna Sauceda; 13  grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother Eutimio Delgado;...

Commander Luis "Louie" Lucio

Oct 29, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Commander Luis “Louie” Lucio, 73, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 29th of October 2020 surrounded by his loving family. The Commander was born on the 8th of January 1947 to Santana Lucio and Petra Rodriguez in Brownsville, Texas in their home on McKinley Street. He was the youngest of his four siblings – the...

Walter E. Plitt Iii

Oct 28, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Walter Edward Plitt, III, was born February 22, 1941 to Walter Edward Plitt, Jr. and Corinne Elizabeth Sweitzer in Houston, Texas and died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He died as humbly as he had lived, but his legacy speaks volumes about a man of committed service to his community.

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Rosa Maria Zuniga

Oct 24, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Rosa Maria Zuniga, 75, of Brownsville, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen surrounded by her family

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Rosa was a very spiritual woman of faith who loved...

Rafael P. Sanchez

Oct 21, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Rafael P. Sanchez, 93, lifetime resident of Brownsville and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.

Rafael loved to share his many childhood memories and stories with...

Cornelio Cardenas Renteria

Oct 21, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Cornelio Cardenas Renteria entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 21st of October 2020 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of eighty-five.

Cornelio was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, a brother, and friend and will always be remembered for the kindness he expressed to others. He was a hardworking,...

Esmeralda Muñiz Almanza

Oct 20, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Esmeralda “Tia Merry” Muñiz Almanza, 72, of Brownsville, Texas, lifetime loving sister, aunt, and devoted friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville.

Esmeralda was born on May 18, 1948 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico to her parents, Francisca Muñiz Almanza and Manuel Almanza....

Jose C. Molina, Jr.

Oct 15, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Jose C. Molina, Jr., age 82, died peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Molina was born in San Benito, Texas to his parents Jose Molina, Sr. and Francisca Cantu. Their family consisted of five children: three daughters Maria Molina, Frances Wagner, and Ninfa De La Paz, and...

Junior Jonathan Barajas

Oct 9, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Junior Jonathan Barajas entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 9th of October 2020 in Brownsville, Texas.

Lidia G. Palomino

Oct 3, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Lidia G. Palomino entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 3rd of October 2020 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of seventy-two.

Lidia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend and will always be remembered for the kindness she expressed to others. She will be greatly missed by all of...

Raymond E. Cosme

Oct 3, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Raymond E. Cosme, 76, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother from Brownsville, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.

Ray was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 8, 1944 to Roman and Maria Antonia Cosme.  He took on the responsibilities of...

John Joseph Salinas

Oct 2, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – John Joseph Salinas entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 2nd of October 2020 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of thirty-six.

John Joseph will always be remembered as a vivacious and loud individual. He will be greatly missed by all of those fortunate enough to have known him.

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Penelope Briseyda Garcia

Sep 30, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Penelope Briseyda Garcia entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 30th of September 2020 in Brownsville, Texas.

Manuel "Manny" Heberto Saenz, Sr.

Sep 24, 2020

Manuel H. Saenz, Sr., 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Manny, as he was affectionately known to all was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Manny was a proud Army veteran and served our...

Armando C. Ortiz

Sep 20, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Armando C. Ortiz announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 87, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Armando, who was born in Santa Maria, Texas in 1933, lived in Brownsville his entire life. He was...

Jose Angel "Joe" Garcia

Sep 17, 2020

SAN BENITO, TX. - Mr. Jose Angel Garcia, 91, affectionately known by many as Joe, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen, Texas.

Joe was a proud veteran of the United States Air...

Harriet Rose Butcher

Sep 11, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Miss Harriet Rose Butcher, 79, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest at Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, September 11, 2020.

Miss Butcher worked for Mr. George Samano at Walgreens Downtown for 20 years, at Brownsville Funeral Home for 4 years, at Buitron’s Flowers Shop for 20 years and...

Lazaro Torres

Sep 7, 2020

Lazaro Torres, 79, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on September 7, 2020 in Harlingen, Texas.

A Brownsville native, Mr. Torres proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as a Systems Technician for 29 years.

Left to eternally treasure their memories of him are his wife Maria...

Elinor Rose Alpert

Sep 6, 2020

The family of Elinor Rose Alpert (nee Witz) announces their mother’s death at home and at peace after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease on September 6th.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a beloved member of the Houston and Brownsville Jewish communities.

She was born in 1926 to Nat and Belle...

Walter Wallace Luikart

Sep 3, 2020

Walter Wallace Luikart went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2020 at the age of 94.  He was from New Castle, PA and a winter Texan for five years.

Walter came to Brownsville to live with his daughter, Tracey in August 2019.  He immediately became involved in life in Texas.  He enjoyed the parks,...