Obituaries
Enrique Alfredo Gonzalez
Jun 5, 2019
Enrique Alfredo Gonzalez (81), known to many as EA or Henry, entered into eternal rest at Solara Hospital on Wednesday, June 05, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Henry was born in Brownsville, Texas in 1937. Twelve days later, his future Wife of fifty-nine years, Ciria Vera, was also born in Brownsville and they grew up only miles apart. He...
Margal Miles Vicars, Sr.
May 31, 2019
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Margal Miles Vicars, 93, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather entered into the glory of eternal life on Friday, May 31, 2019 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on March 13, 1926 in Meridian, Texas. Margal is predeceased by his parents, Bertie Mae & Marshall Vicars; his wife, Sarita Fabra Vicars and his daughter, Janice Vicars Verner....
Maria Elisa De La Torre Ramos
May 27, 2019
Maria Elisa Ramos, 92, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest in Edinburg, Texas on Monday, May 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Tapia Ramos on November 19, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her father, Isabel de la Torre and her mother Maria Martinez de la Torre;...
Francisco Javier Guerra Sanchez
May 23, 2019
Francisco Javier Guerra Sanchez, 73, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his residence. Francisco loved to cook, travel, gardening, painting artwork and enjoyed listening to classical piano music. He had a true love of family gatherings often baking their favorite pastries. Francisco was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by his family and friends...
Dolores B. Velez
May 20, 2019
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Ms. Dolores B. Velez was taken Home to her eternal rest by her Creator on Monday, the 20th May 2019, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville Texas at the age of ninety-three. She was born to her parents Guadalupe Velez and Maria Baron Velez, both of whom have preceded her in death. Also preceding her...
Noe P. Ramón
May 19, 2019
Noe P. Ramon, 91, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Noe, who was born in Alamo, Texas, came to live in Brownsville after proudly serving our country during World War II, in the U.S....
Robert Lee Graham
May 18, 2019
OLMITO, TX. - Robert Lee Graham of Channelview, Texas passed away on the 18th of May 2019 at Sunshine Haven Care Facility in Olmito, Texas at the age of eighty-four. As per his final wishes, there are no services to be announced at this time.
Celeste Cantu
May 17, 2019
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Ms. Celeste Cantu entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 17th of May 2019 at Harlingen Medical Center surrounded by family at the age of twenty-five. She was born to her parents, Felipe Cantu and Sandra Luz Ramos on the 9th of November 1993 in Brownsville, Texas. Celeste was a loving mother to her only child,...
Charles Christopher "Charlie" Espinoza
May 17, 2019
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Charles C. "Charlie" Espinoza entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 17th of May 2019 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by family at the age of thirty-four. He was born to his parents, Enrique Espinoza, Jr. and Yolanda Nuñez on the 27th of September 1984 in Brownsville, Texas. A free spirit, Charlie enjoyed...
Dionisio Buitron, Jr.
May 16, 2019
Dionisio Buitron Jr., 82, entered into eternal rest on Thursday May 16, 2019, in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dionisio and Elodia Buitron; and brother, Homero Buitron. Survivors include his loving wife, Concepcion C. Buitron; daughters, Sylvia (Nicolas) Hinojosa, and Juanita (Roel) Cantu; his sons, Dionicio (Alma) Buitron III,...
Maria Elia Gonzalez
May 16, 2019
Maria Elia Gonzalez , 83, passed away on May 16, 2019. She was married to Jesse Gonzalez for 63 years. Elia was preceded death by her parents Roberto and Herlinda Alatorre, sisters Viola Farias and Rosa Mellott, and brother Roberto Alatorre Jr. Elia helped many people throughout her 20plus years with the Brownsville Housing Authority, Section 8 division. She...
Ramiro Perez
May 9, 2019
VIRGINIA - Ramiro Perez, age 76, died on Thursday, the 9th of May 2019, in the presence of his loved ones at Fairfax Nursing Center in Fairfax, Virginia. Guadalupe Ramiro Perez was born on the 12th of December 1942, in Harlingen, Texas, to Josefina Ramirez Perez and Roberto Perez, Sr. He worked for The Kroger Company for many years....
Herlinda G. Maldonado
May 7, 2019
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Ms. Herlinda G. Maldonado entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 7th of May 2019 at her residence in Brownsville surrounded by family at the age of eighty-seven. She was born to her parents, Juan Jose and Juana Enriquez Gonzales on the 3rd of January 1932 in San Benito, Texas. Herlinda, a kind-hearted lady, gardening in...
Lynn K. Victor
May 6, 2019
RANCHO VIEJO, TX. - Mrs. Lynn K. Victor passed away on Monday, the 6th of May 2019 in Harlingen, Texas at the age of eighty-three. She was born to her parents, Ira Knaster and Helen Stark Knaster on the 28th of December 1935 in Queens, New York. Lynn was a very proud and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother...
Theodore "Ted" Manzano
May 2, 2019
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - With great sorrow, the sister and brothers of Mr. Theodore "Ted" Manzano announce the passing of their brother, Ted. Mr. Manzano, 59, was born August 10, 1959 in Brownsville, Texas. He died at his residence in Austin, Texas on May 02, 2019 of natural causes. He was a devout Catholic having been guided by his mother....
Connie G. Booth
May 1, 2019
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Connie G. Booth (Gavito), age 95, passed away on Wednesday, the 1st of May 2019 at her residence in Brownsville, Texas. A graveside service will be held at the Brownsville Historic Old City Cemetery on Saturday, the 18th of May 2019 at ten o'clock in the morning to be officiated by Deacon John Kinch.
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Joe A. Champion, Jr.
Apr 27, 2019
Joe A. Champion, Jr., 70, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Saturday, April 27, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Mr. Champion proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. Passionate about baseball, he was a diehard Houston Astros fan. He raised his sons on the baseball field,...
Nora Z. Perez
Apr 25, 2019
Nora Z. Perez entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Eusebio Zavala. Nora is survived by her loving mother, Agustina D. Hernandez, her husband, Luis C. Perez and 4 children; Eric Perez (Stacey) of South Dakota, Mandy Perez, Cezarae Dominguez (Maria) and Antonio Flores III, all of Brownsville; 7 grandchildren,...
Margaret H. Lhost
Apr 24, 2019
Margaret ("Peg") Lhost (age 99) died on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Solara Hospital, Brownsville, Texas. She died peacefully, of age-related illness, with family present. She was born April 6, 1920, in Northfield, Minnesota, to John Wesley Hornbeck and Frances Wolfe Hornbeck. She was the youngest of three children. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Gerald...
Josefina P. Villarreal
Apr 17, 2019
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Josefina P. Villarreal, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, the 17th of April 2019 at her residence in Alvin, Texas. Funeral services were held in Brownsville, Texas.
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