Obituaries

Jun 27, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Alfonso H. Lee, 72, retired adult probation officer, and chemical dependency counselor, died Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Houston, Texas, after a courageous fight against an aggressive and rare form of cancer. Mr. Lee was a man of immense faith, a veteran, athlete, grandfather, father, and a loving husband to Maria C. Lee.

Jun 27, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Reynaldo G. Arteaga, born May 27, 1947 passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the age of 72 years.

Rey, aka “Mr. Arteaga” to many, worked with BISD as teacher, Vice Principal, Principal and Administrator until his retirement.  Many knew him as a hardworking individual who cared and gave to those...

Jun 27, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Alma Mae Biedinger, 76, born April 28, 1943, in Brownsville, Texas to Jose and Delores Briseño, passed away peacefully, on the morning of June 27, 2019.

Alma Mae spent her life in Brownsville, Texas. She grew up with a large family in a house full of laughter, joy, and wonderful traditions. She...

Jun 26, 2019

Brownsville - Marina Bernal-Lopez 54, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Houston Methodist Hospital. DARLING-MOUSER FUNERAL HOME, (956) 546-7111 of Brownsville, Texas is in charge of arrangements.

A Memorial Mass will be held at nine o'clock in the morning on Tuesday, the 16th of July 2019 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, 1218 E. Jefferson Street, Brownsville, Texas.

Jun 25, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Kathleen (Katie) C. Maranitch, 94, passed away at her residence in Harlingen on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Preceding Katie in death is her husband, Thomas A. Maranitch; parents, Joe Salinas and James J. Cleary and Josephine Cleary; and siblings William Cleary, Margaret Martinez, Alice Cano, and Mary Ann Arzamendi.

Left behind to...

Jun 23, 2019

Mrs. Zoila B. Cisneros, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, June 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Left to eternally treasure their memories of her, are her beloved husband of 57 years, Alfonso Cisneros; her children, Lupita (Manuel) Hernandez, Alfonso (Yolly) Cisneros, Laura...

Jun 20, 2019

Gloria Colunga Farroba,beloved mother, grandmother and daughter, went to be with our Lord on June 20, 2019.

Gloria was born January 20, 1939 in Brownsville, Texas the eldest daughter of Jose Colunga, Jr. and Margaret (Harrison)Colunga. She was a graduate of Brownsville High School, Class of 1957 where she was the Drum Majorette of the Golden Eagle...

Jun 12, 2019

HARLINGEN, TX. - Harold David Wright, Sr. RN passed away on Wednesday, the 12th of June 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas at the age of seventy-four. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Cornelia "Connie" R. Wright on November 19, 2017. Harold is survived by 4 children: Mary Scott (David), Harold D. Wright Jr.,...

Jun 11, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Bertha Barron Lopez, 93, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Fox Hollow Post Acute surrounded by her loving family. Bertha was born on November 4, 1925 to Luis G. Barron and Angelita L. Barron. She attended local schools, graduating in...

Jun 9, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Henry Philip Greenspan, 66, died in his Brownsville home on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Born in Boston, Henry was adopted at an young age by his beloved parents Benny & Dorothy Greenspan, also of Boston. After graduating from what is now known as New England Hebrew Academy and some time studying at Jewish Theological Seminary in...

Jun 8, 2019

Maria Elida "Lily" Torres, 86 of Austin, Texas entered into eternal rest with her loving family by her side on June 8, 2019. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on December 29, 1932. Those who knew Maria Elida, will remember that there was nothing more she cherished or enjoyed than being with her family, teaching, dancing, traveling, and the...

Jun 8, 2019

On Saturday 8th of June, surrounded by her immediate family, our beloved Martha, was embraced by our Lord's loving arms. Martha was quite a character, to say the least. Loving, fun, witty, loud..etc, all these amazing qualities describe her, but the one that stands out in my heart, was her God given ability to serve others. No matter what...

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...

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....

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;...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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...