Obituaries

Jun 19, 2020

Soundra Joan Herbert “Sonnie” Sommer, 87, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen Texas on Friday, June 19, 2020.

She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1933 to her parents, Aaron Harry Herbert and Doris Rosen Herbert. Soundra wed Marcel William “Buddy” Sommer on September 10, 1950 at Temple Beth-El in...

Jun 16, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Carol Jane Breen Collinsworth, loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 16th of June 2020 at the age of seventy-four.

Carol Jane was born in Mexico City, Mexico in 1946 to her parents, Jerome Phillip and Jane Turner Breen. She was extremely proud of...

Jun 11, 2020

On June 11, 2020, at age 74, James Collin George III, passed away at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. J.C. George II and Margaret Jane George, and his sister, Betty George Cotten. Known as Jim to family and friends, he was extraordinarily talented and adventurous. His adventures and love for the outdoors began in...

Jun 5, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Hortensia “Tencha” C. Tijerina, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 5, 2020 in Kingwood, Texas, where she had been residing for the last year.

Tencha was born in Brownville, Texas, the youngest daughter of Jose Maria Cisneros and Margarita Hinojosa Cisneros. She was the last...

Jun 5, 2020

Angie Arambula, 61, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, June 5, 2020, at her residence with her family at her side.

Angie was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. After graduating from Porter High School, Angie obtained her cosmetology license and opened her first...

Jun 3, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Sean Paul Hemmingway, dedicated firefighter, loving father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 3rd of June 2020 at the age of fifty-one.

Sean Paul Hemmingway dedicated his life to helping others. He was born on Halloween Day 1968 in Mount Pleasant Township, Missouri to...

Jun 2, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Rafael Carrasco, affectionately known by many as Ralph, loving father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 2nd of June 2020 at the age sixty-one.

Rafael was born in Brownsville, Texas to his parents, Carlos P. and Violeta Manzano Carrasco on April 01, 1959. He was...

May 31, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Eugenio B. Herrera, loving father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 31st of May 2020 at the grand age of one hundred years old.

Eugenio was born in Brownsville, Texas to his parents, Eugenio and Maria Guadalupe Barrera Herrera on November 28, 1919. Eugenio...

May 27, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Fortino Hernandez, Jr., loving father, son, brother, and friend entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 27th of May 2020 at the age of forty-five.

Fortino was born in Brownsville, Texas to his parents, Fortino Hernandez, Sr. and Gloria Alvarez Hernandez on March 23, 1975. He was a social worker for the...

May 25, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Fernando Torres Perez entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 25th of May 2020 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of fifty-nine.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Perez Torres.

Fernando is survived by his father, Javier Torres Juarez; siblings Alfredo Torres (Ana), Baltazar Torres...

May 21, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Elvira M. Musquiz, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 21st of May 2020 at the age of ninety-three.

Elvira was born in Brownsville, Texas to her parents, Tomas and Lucia Alvear Martinez on December 21, 1926. She was a devout Catholic and longtime...

May 16, 2020

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BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Ester Canales Tobin, 96, died peacefully at her home in Brownsville, Texas on Saturday, May 16, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Ester was born January 12, 1924, in Premont, Texas. She was the last surviving daughter of Ezequiel and Delfina Gonzalez Canales, both of whom...

May 10, 2020

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BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Eloisa V. Peña, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend entered into eternal rest on Mother’s Day, Sunday, the 10th of May 2020 at the age of eighty-eight.

Eloisa was born on Halloween in 1931 and was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas. She...

May 5, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Roberto Jose de Lachica, R.Ph, loving father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 5th of May 2020 at the age of eighty-one.

Roberto was born on the 28th of December 1938 in Laredo, Texas to his parents, Ernesto de Lachica and Carmela Kerchoffs. He attended St....

May 4, 2020

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BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Soledad Benavides, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, the 4th of May 2020, surrounded by her family, at the age of ninety.

Soledad was a spiritual woman of faith. A devout Catholic, she was...

Apr 25, 2020

Romeo Chapa , 90 passed peacefully from natural causes on April 25, 2020, at home with his beloved wife, Berta Farias Chapa, by his side. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and "die hard" Texas Aggie.

Romeo was born on November 13, 1929, in San Benito, Texas. While attending San Benito High School, he met...

Apr 21, 2020

Joe H. Gonzales, 82, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Solara Hospital-Brownsville on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

A Brownsville native, he was a Veteran of the Korean War in the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge, he worked for BISD in the Maintenance Department. Subsequently he worked for Aldridge-Washmon and then for General Services Administration until...

Apr 7, 2020

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Benito Mireles, 82, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Mr. Mireles worked for Brown & Root for 24 years and for Trico for 10 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Mireles; his...

Apr 7, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - William Robert Carmean, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his residence.

He was born and lived his life in Brownsville. His parents were William R. and Jean Carmean. Bill had a kind heart and inquisitive mind.

He will be forever missed by his family: his wife, Anna...

Apr 7, 2020

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. – Kathryn R. Hinojosa, 76, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her home in Rancho Viejo, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathryn was born on July 30, 1943, in Brownsville, Texas, the daughter of late Moises and Katie Lee Rivera. She graduated from Brownsville High School in 1961 and married...