Obituaries

Celeste Cantu

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,...

Maria Elia Gonzalez

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...

Dionisio Buitron, Jr.

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,...

Ramiro Perez

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Luis G. Martinez, Jr.

Luis G. Martinez, Jr.

Apr 13, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Luis G. Martinez, Jr., 71, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Estefana; and brother, Raul Martinez. Luis is survived by his wife Reyna of 48 years; daughters Griselda (Rene), Reyna Leticia (Efrain), and Ana Luisa (Jose); 4 grandchildren Matthew, Briana, Ximena, Jessica;...

Patricia Guerra

Patricia Guerra

Mar 27, 2019

Patricia Lee Guerra, age 51; passed away on March 27, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Patricia was born in Brownsville, Texas to parents, Ranulfo P. Delgado and Amber Cisneros. Patricia Lee Guerra was employed with BISD for many years. Her father, Ranulfo P. Delgado Jr.; preceded her in death. Left to cherish the memories of...

Raymunda Paraoan Alibin

Raymunda Paraoan Alibin

Mar 27, 2019

Brownsville, TX. - Raymunda Paraoan Alibin, 77, born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on July 21, 1941, currently of Brownsville, Texas, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her loving family and friends. "Manang Ray", as she was affectionately known as to the Filipino...

Agnes O. Browne

Agnes O. Browne

Mar 18, 2019

Brownsville, Texas - A new angel entered heaven with the passing of Agnes O. Browne, Monday, March 18, 2019. Agnes was born in Brownsville, Texas on January 22, 1914 to Stephen Powers Browne and Hilma Horner Browne. God granted her 105 years on this earth. She lived a remarkable life! She saw Brownsville spring from dirt streets in downtown...

Evelio De La Cruz

Evelio De La Cruz

Mar 15, 2019

Evelio De La Cruz, 92, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Evelio was a member of the Community of AMA that pertains to St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Torivio De La Cruz and Josefina Basallo; brothers, Cristobal De La...

Charles Fountain Ray

Charles Fountain Ray

Mar 13, 2019

Charles Fountain Ray passed away in Brownsville, Texas on March 13, 2019 at the age of 91 years. Born in Alexandria, Louisiana on the 13th day of May, 1927, his family moved to the Southmost Plantation near Brownsville in 1930, and he resided in the Brownsville area throughout his life. Fount married the former Dorothy Ann Ransome in 1949...

Reynaldo M. Ramirez

Reynaldo M. Ramirez

Mar 4, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Reynaldo M. Ramirez, age 96, entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 4th of March 2019 at his residence. Reynaldo was born in Brownsville, Texas in 1923 his parents, Cecilio and Cristina Ramirez. Reynaldo was a proud veteran of our country, serving in the United States Army during World War II. A devout Catholic, he regularly...

Otalia C. Perez

Otalia C. Perez

Feb 26, 2019

Otalia C. Perez, 82, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at her residence. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her loving family at her side. She was born in Agualeguas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Tomas and Hermelinda Chapa on April 7, 1936. Otalia was a loving and devoted wife...