Obituaries

Sep 3, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Connie S. Carson-Rourke entered into enteral rest on Thursday, the 3rd of September 2020 in Olmito, Texas at the age of seventy-two.

Connie was born in Wilmington, Ohio to her parents Charles Lee Carson and Alice Mae Spurgeon on September 16, 1947.Adventuring the outdoors, Connie often enjoyed taking long walks, strolling along...

Aug 31, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Alicia Torteya Viada, 80, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 31, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ignacio Torteya Soto and Rebeca Valdez Torteya; by her sisters, Olga T. Valdez and Oralia Torteya, and by her brother Ignacio Torteya.

Alicia is survived by her...

Aug 31, 2020

Jose A. Garcia, 64, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville.

“Joe”, as he was affectionately known by to all, was born in Weslaco, Texas, but grew up in Chicago, Il. In the 70s, Joe returned to the Valley and chose...

Aug 28, 2020

Noralee Pope Hughston passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 28, 2020. She was the only child of Kenneth and Winifred Crammond born on July 25, 1934. Noralee was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church, Brownsville singing in the choir, serving as a Deacon, and as volunteer church treasurer. She worked for Church of the Advent for...

Aug 23, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Mimi Margot Dagwell McCollum, beloved mother and grandmother, journeyed into eternal rest with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at 81 years of age.

Mimi was born in Denver, Colorado and eventually moved to Texas, where she graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School. She worked briefly for the State...

Aug 19, 2020

On Wednesday August 19, 2020 Gaspar Omar Ramos passed away at the age of 54.

Gaspar (Omar) Ramos was born on August 27, 1965 in Brownsville, TX to Felipe & Maria Ramos. Omar as we all knew him was preceded in death by his father Felipe Sr. and his brother Felipe Jr.  He is survived by his...

Aug 15, 2020

Ricardo Salazar Vega, 63, nacido en Mexicali, Baja California Norte, dueño de varios negocios en Matamoros, Tamaulipas, fallecio el Sabado,15 de Agosto, 2020. Vivio en Matamoros, Tamaulipas la mayoria de su vida en donde emprendio varios negocios. Era una persona generosa y siempre veia por los demas. Su pasion era buscar ideas y encontrar la forma de comercilizarlas. Despues...

Aug 7, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Maximiliano Hernandez entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 7th of August 2020 in Brownsville, Texas.

Jul 31, 2020

With great sadness in our hearts, we are announcing the loss of our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Charles R. “Charlie” Colunga, 70, who entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville.

“Charlie”, as he was affectionately known by to all, was born in...

Jul 30, 2020

With great sadness in our hearts, we are announcing the loss of Horacio P. Sanchez, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle who entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

“Lacho”, as he was affectionately known to all by, was a...

Jul 29, 2020

Lennie Lukardis (Doolie) Rule

Lennie Lukardis (Doolie) Rule of Brownsville, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 surrounded by loving family.

Doolie was born February 21, 1930 in McFadden, Texas to Leon Albert Ernst and Marvel Eugenia Hickman Ernst.  Doolie married Dale B. Rule (Budde) on August 26, 1948 in San...

Jul 29, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Jose Catarino Sanchez, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 29th of July 2020 at the age of seventy-three in Harlingen, Texas.

Jose was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was a devout and faithful Christian who loved and served The...

Jul 29, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria del Rosario Serrata, 73, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Brownsville, Texas.

Maria was a devoted wife and mother who gave her all for family and friends. She enjoyed playing bingo and dancing, as...

Jul 25, 2020

Donald Ramon De Leon's antecedents stem back eight generations to the time that the first footprints of his family made their impressions on South Texas soil, approximately 236 years ago. Nobility comes in various forms, however, the blood that flowed in Donald's veins was solidly earned by his forefather's noble efforts. Through the ages, they worked stoically to carve...

Jul 25, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Zoila Reyes Medina, 86, devoted wife and mother entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Reyes ad Elvira Zepeda Reyes; her husband, Luis Medina; a daughter, Christina Lee Medina; 2 sisters, Delfina R Castillo and Maria R. Cuellar; and 4 brothers:...

Jul 24, 2020

LAGUNA VISTA, TX. – Marco Antonio De Leon, RN passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, Long Island, New York, at the age of 44. A bicentennial baby, Marco was born on July 5, 1976 in Brownsville, Texas.

Marco spent his early youth attending Matamoros schools but went on to South Texas...

Jul 23, 2020

Stephen L. Alvarez, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Solara Hospital in Brownsville after a brief illness.

Stephen, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville was proud to be a graduate of St. Joseph Academy Class of 1962.  As a student...

Jul 23, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Elvia Garcia, 76, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Dallas, Texas with family by her side.

Elvia was born on June 28, 1944 in Brownsville, Texas to her parents, Esteban and Aurora Garcia. She graduated from Brownsville High School Class of 1963 and later attended Pan...

Jul 22, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Emma Zamarripa Ponder, 63 years old, was born in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Enrique Zamarripa and Guadalupe Medina, both whom preceded her in death. She lived most of her adulthood life in Brownsville, Texas where she entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

She is...

Jul 21, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Norma Fantauzzi Giannangeli Johnson, age 87, was born on July 6, 1933 to Vienna Volpe Fantauzzi and Sabatino Fantauzzi in Benwood, West Virginia. She died on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.

Donald Giannangeli Johnson, her husband of sixty-seven years, survives Norma. Also surviving are her son, Donald...