Obituaries

Jul 1, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Rosa M. Salinas entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 1st of July 2024 in the comfort of her Brownsville residence surrounded by her loving family. 

Rosa Maria Salinas, affectionately known as Rosie, was born in Kingsville, Texas on September 10, 1945, daughter of the late Raul Hernandez and Amparo Rodriguez Hernandez. She was raised in Rio Grande...

Jul 1, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – James R. Santa Ana left us on Monday, the 1st of July 2024 at the age of 73. He was surrounded by his family in his final moments after having endured a long battle with cancer. 

He was a man of immense humor and wisdom who cherished his family above all. Strong in the Catholic faith, his honesty,...

Jun 26, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – The Honorable Carlos Humberto Cascos, 71, of Brownsville, Texas died on Wednesday, the 26th of June 2024. Carlos was born to Gloria and Hector Cascos in Mexico and became a United States citizen at the age of 12. After graduating from Brownsville High School in 1970, he attended The University of Texas at Austin where he received...

Jun 20, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Tia Caridad P. "Cari" Salinas, who left us on Thursday, the 20th of June 2024. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Caridad will be remembered for her kindness, her sense of humor, and her devotion to her nieces,...

Jun 18, 2024

ALTO, NM. – Donald Warren Bryant passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, the 18th of June 2024, at the age of 70, on South Padre Island, Texas. Don was born June 28, 1953, in Houston, Texas to T.L. and Marilyn Bryant. Don graduated from Holmes High School in San Antonio in 1971. He attended The University of Texas San Antonio before...

Jun 16, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Dr. Jose L. Villalobos Sr., devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family at the young age of eighty-four on Sunday, the 16th of June 2024. He was a urologist who provided exceptional care to the Brownsville and Weslaco communities for thirty-three years.

He was born in Monterrey, Mexico,...

Jun 15, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Rosa Alvarez Daniels entered into enteral rest on Saturday, the 15th of June 2024 in the comfort of her Brownsville residence surrounded by her loving family. She was ninety-four years of age.

Rosa was born in Mexico City, Mexico on April 12, 1930, daughter of the late Alfonso Alvarez Vasseur and Maria Baca Guerra. She attended Colegio Franco...

Jun 14, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our dear Pedro “Pete” Sanchez, Jr. He gained his wings and ascended into the kingdom of heaven on Friday, the 14th of June 2024 after a rich life of service and kindness at the age of forty-eight. He spent his final moments with his loving and...

Jun 11, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. — Philip Edward Gaynor entró en el descanso eterno el martes 11 de junio de 2024 en Brownsville. Tenía noventa y cinco años.

Philip nació en Brooklyn, Nueva York, el 29 de abril de 1929, hijo del fallecido Philip Amos Gaynor y Anna Miller Gaynor. Era un veterano orgulloso de haber servido tanto en la Armada de los Estados...

Jun 7, 2024

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. - Margaret Theresa Trapp, of Rancho Viejo, Texas, passed away on Friday, the 7th of June 2024, at Solara Specialty Hospital in Brownsville, Texas. Margaret, with her husband of sixty-nine years, Ted, had been the owner and operator of Rancho Viejo Resort and Country Club for over thirty-two years. Margaret loved playing cards with her friends, training...

Jun 7, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Maria Manuela Treviño Cisneros entered eternal rest on Friday, the 7th of June 2024 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by family. She was ninety-five years of age.

Maria was born on August 3, 1928, daughter of the late Jesus Treviño Gomez and Rogaciana Gonzalez.

On June 11, 1950, Maria married Luis Napoleon Cisneros and together...

Jun 4, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. —  Francisco "Paco" Mendez, Jr. Nava entró en el descanso eterno el martes 04 de junio de 2024 en Brownsville. Tenía treinta y cuatro años.

Francisco nació y creció en Brownsville, Texas, donde asistió a escuelas locales: la escuela primaria Garden Park, la escuela secundaria Stell y la escuela secundaria James Pace. Sus pasatiempos favoritos incluían escuchar música y...

Jun 1, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. —  Angel Bibiano Montoya Vargas entró en el descanso eterno el sábado 01 de junio de 2024 en Brownsville. Tenía veintidós años.

El horario de visita será el miércoles 05 de junio de 2024, entre las once de la mañana y las nueve de la noche, dentro de la Capilla Este de Funeraria Darling-Mouser. Los servicios locales concluirán el...

May 31, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Barbara Jean Eriksen entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 31st of May 2024 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas after a valiant battle with cancer. She was seventy-six years of age.

Barbara was born on the 4th of July 1947 in Houstonia, Missouri. She grew up in Missouri where she graduated from high school and began working...

May 30, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Alejandra Uribe de Perez entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 30th of May 2024 in the comfort of her Brownsville residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a few months shy of her 100th birthday.Alejandra was born in Matehuala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, daughter of the late Francisco Uribe and Vicenta Molina Uribe. She immigrated...

May 27, 2024

May 23, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Alfonso Peña, Jr., affectionately known as Big Al, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 23rd of May 2024 at Solara Hospital in Brownsville, surrounded by his family. He was seventy years of age.Alfonso was born on June 1, 1953 in Brownsville, Texas, son of the late Alfonso Peña, Sr. and Eloisa Vilano Peña. A proud veteran,...

May 22, 2024

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. - Elida Rosaura Gomez entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 22nd of May 2024 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was sixty-five years of age.Elida was born on January 30, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Ruben Gomez, M.D. and Elida Gomez. She was a proud resident of Corpus Christi and Brownsville, Texas, and was...

May 19, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Roberto V. Zavaleta, affectionately known as Sonny, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 19th of May 2024 in the comfort of his Brownsville residence with his wife Dora by his side. He was eighty-nine years of age.Roberto served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and remained a very proud retired veteran...

May 18, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Armando "El 50" Rivera entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Saturday, the 18th of May 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. He was twenty-five years of age.Armando was born in Brownsville, Texas on April 18, 1999, son of the late Anita Carmona. He loved cruising and listening to music. He was always cheerful and joyful, and loved everybody.Preceding Armando...