Obituaries

Alicia Gomez Armendariz

Dec 4, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Alicia Gomez Armendariz entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, the 4th of December 2019. She was seventy-eight years of age.

Alicia was a strong, independent woman who was a loving mother to her six children, whom she raised by herself. She instilled within them valuable life lessons...

Mary Lou Douglas

Nov 29, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Mary Lou Douglas, a descendant of the Solitaire and Rousset pioneering families and lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas, born on Christmas Day in 1936, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, the 29th of November 2019. She was eighty-two years of age.

Mary Lou was a strong, firm, and...

Maria Luz Ortiz-Pardo

Nov 27, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria Luz Ortiz-Pardo entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, the 27th of November 2019 surrounded by her family. She was ninety-three years of age.

Maria was born in Madrid, Spain and immigrated to Matamoros, Mexico at the age of twenty-three, where she lived until the 1960’s before once again...

Patricio Espinoza Mejia

Nov 27, 2019

AUSTIN, TX. - Patricio Espinoza Mejia entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 27th of November 2019 in Round Rock, Texas surrounded by his loving family. He was sixty-seven years of age.

Patricio was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served overseas in Germany. He was currently employed with the United States...

Fernando Becerra, Jr.

Nov 25, 2019

McALLEN, TX. - Fernando Becerra, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 25th of November 2019 in McAllen, Texas. He was seventy years of age.

Fernando was born to his parents, Fernando and Maria Magdalena Becerra in Brownsville, Texas on August 29, 1949 and was the eldest of his five siblings to come. He went on...

Richard J. Lindeman

Nov 24, 2019

Hercilia Luz Valdez Camina

Nov 16, 2019

LAREDO, TX. - Hercilia Luz Valdez Camina quietly and peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 16th of November 2019 in Laredo, Texas surrounded by her loved ones, at ninety-six years old.

Hercilia was born on August 28, 1923 in Monterrey, Mexico. She attended Brownsville High School where she met the love of her...

Alicia A. Mayorga

Nov 7, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Alicia A. Mayorga entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 7th of November 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was sixty-five years of age.

A very caring, understanding, but feisty individual, Alicia always followed the wishes, wants, and needs of others before taking...

Rafaela Z. Villarreal

Nov 6, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Rafaela Z. Villarreal of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 6th of November 2019 at Fox Hollow Post Acute surrounded by her loving family. She was ninety-two years old.

Her husband, Alberto Villarreal; parents, Jesus Zapata and Antonia Vela Zapata; and siblings Manuel Zapata, Conrado Barrera, Maria Teresa Barrera,...

Roberto Guerrero

Nov 2, 2019

PORT ISABEL, TX. - Mr. Roberto Guerrero passed away on Saturday, the 2nd of November 2019 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He was sixty-five years old.

As per his final wishes, no local services will be held at this time.

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

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Gilberto Salinas, Sr.

Oct 20, 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV. – Gilberto Salinas, Sr. of Las Vegas, Nevada entered into eternal rest in the comfort of his residence on Sunday, the 20th of October 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was eighty-one years old.

Mr. Salinas, Sr. was a proud veteran, having served his country in the United States...

Ramon Garcia Gonzalez

Oct 19, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Ramon Garcia Gonzalez of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest at Valley Grande Manor on Saturday, the 19th of October 2019. He was seventy-eight years old.

His daughter, Heather L. Gonzalez, preceded him in death on the 16th of September 2019.

He is survived by his son, Anthony...

Ernesto Gamez, Sr.

Oct 17, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Ernesto Gamez, Sr., our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Thursday, the 17th of October 2019. He was 87 years old.

Ernesto Gamez, Sr. was born in 1932 to Elpidio Gamez and Hilda Salinas at their home on Jefferson Street, where he was raised in Brownsville,...

Maria Amparo Doria

Oct 16, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria Amparo Rodriguez Doria passed away on Wednesday, the 16th of October 2019, at one o’clock in the morning. She was eighty-seven years old.

Mrs. M. A. Doria retired from the Brownsville Independent School District on May 2003. She enjoyed teaching the best of the best students. Teaching the special education students...

Ana M. Zamora

Oct 15, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Ana M. Zamora passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the age of eighty-four.

Nana, as she was affectionately known, lived her life taking care of her family. Especially her husband and her special child who was attached at her hip. She will miss her tremendously.

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Leticia Barguiarena

Oct 9, 2019

Leticia Barguiarena, 66, beloved daughter, wife, mother, cousin, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen with her family at her side.

Lety, as she was affectionately known to all, was born in Brownsville, TX. She was a proud member of the BHS...

Linda Marie Peters-Hills

Oct 8, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Linda Marie Peters-Hills went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, the 8th of October 2019 at the age of eighty-four. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 13, 1935.

Linda was an avid golfer and a long-time member of VICC in Brownsville as well as a long-time member of the...

Agustin G. "Tino" Alcalá

Oct 5, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Agustin “Tino” Alcalá passed into eternal rest on Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was 90 years old. Agustin was born on October 31, 1928 in Brownsville, Texas; he was the fourth of five children born to Manuel Quintana and Guadalupe Hernandez. Upon the death of his mother in 1933, Agustin and his three unmarried brothers became...

Gloria Oralia C. Villarreal

Oct 2, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Gloria Oralia C. Villarreal entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the age of 84.

She was born in San Benito, Texas on January 14, 1935. She attended San Benito High School where she was elected the first Hispanic cheerleader in the school’s history. During her senior year, she...

Dr. Ernesto S. Davila, Dds

Sep 20, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Dr. Ernesto S. Davila, local dentist of fifty-five years and a life-long resident of Brownsville, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, the 20th of September 2019.

He was born on the December 15, 1932 to Juanita Saldana and Jose Davila, both deceased. He was the eldest of ten. His surviving siblings are...