Obituaries
Ignacio "Nacho" Mata
Dec 29, 2016
Ignacio C. Mata, 91, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home. Nacho, as he was affectionately known to all, was born in San Antonio, Texas, and was a long time resident of Brownsville. He was well known in downtown Brownsville, having been a devoted employee at Olvera Shoe Repair Shop for over...
Jesus Maria Vera
Dec 26, 2016
Jesus Vera died peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning, December 26, 2016. He was born in December of 1919 in Villanueva, TX to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Vera, the fifth child of eleven in this family: Virginia+, Oscar+, Marina+, Adela+, Melida+, Amanda+, Alicia+, Reynaldo+, Sigifredo, and Oralia. Mr. Vera is preceded in death by his lovely parents, Oscar...
Elnor Mae Lutsinger Davis
Dec 24, 2016
Elnor Mae Lutsinger Davis, 90, passed away on December 24, 2016, in the comfort of her home. Elnor was born in Ft. Eustis, Virginia, in Nov. of 1926 but made Brownsville her home for 60 years. The memory of her life is cherished by her 3 children, 1 grandchild, and 3 great-grandchildren and the friends she shared her time,...
Jose "Nayo" A. Elizondo
Dec 22, 2016
Jose A. Elizondo, 90, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at his residence in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Nayo, as he was affectionately known to all, a native of Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico came to Brownsville in 1956. He worked in the...
Flora Mireles
Dec 19, 2016
Flora Mireles, 78, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Mireles was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate to have known her. Mrs. Mireles was preceded in death by a son, Benito Mireles, Jr.; her...
Seferino Segura, Jr.
Dec 11, 2016
Seferino Segura Jr., 58, of Brownsville, Texas entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville with his loving family at his side. Born in Weslaco, Seferino had been a resident of Brownsville since 1989. Seferino was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He loved spending time...
Dr. John Albert Rogans M.D.
Dec 7, 2016
Dr. John Albert Rogans passed away on December 7, 2016 in Brownsville, Texas at the grand age of 85. He was an actor, an author, an Amazon Doctor, and a great adventurer. John is survived by his son, Bradley; his daughter, Julia; his sister, Betty; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a loving girlfriend, Theresa; and a community of patients...
Celina Lozano Tijerina
Dec 4, 2016
Celina Lozano Tijerina, 82, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 04, 2016, at her daughter's residence in Lake Tapps, Washington. Celina was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate to have known her. Celina was preceded in death by her husband, Alberto Tijerina; and her parents,...
Alberta O. Hernandez
Dec 2, 2016
Alberta O. Hernandez, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, December 02, 2016, at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Alberta was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate to have...
Ruth Lewis Chilton
Dec 1, 2016
Ruth Lewis Chilton, age 94, passed away on December 1, 2016. Born in Bethel, Ohio, Ruth was the oldest of five children of Thurman and Jessie Lewis. After the early death of her father, Ruth went to work at age 15 to help support her mother and siblings. Later, she trained and worked in the medical field, ultimately moving...
Ninfa E. Sanchez
Nov 30, 2016
Ninfa E. Sanchez, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Ninfa, who was born in Matamoros, was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. Ninfa was always smiling. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Dominga B. Garcia
Nov 28, 2016
Dominga B. Garcia, 106, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 28, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her husband, Silvestre Garcia; her parents, Cecilio and Maria Beltran; her sisters, Cruz Hernandez and Sister Natividad Beltran Torres of the Convent La...
Elizabeth Medina
Nov 26, 2016
Elizabeth Medina, 53, of Brownsville, Texas, loving daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on November 26, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Elizabeth was born in June of 1963 in Brownsville, Texas, to Jose Medina II and Maria De Lourdes De Leon. She attended Webb Elementary and graduated from kindergarten and High School Life Skills Unit. She belonged to...
Florentina "Tina" L. Rincon
Nov 24, 2016
Florentina "Tina" L. Rincon, 88, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville with her loving family at her side. Tina as she was affectionately known to all, was born in La Feria, TX in October of 1928. She was a...
Jesus Victor St. Clair
Nov 22, 2016
Jesus Victor St. Clair, 66, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. Mr. St. Clair was preceded in death by his wife, Santos; his parents, Henry and Cecilia St. Clair; and his brother, Francisco St. Clair. He is survived by his brothers, Enrique and Carlos St. Clair and a sister, Victoria St....
Minda M. Rocha
Nov 18, 2016
Minda M. Rocha was called home to the Lord on November 18, 2016 at the age of 86. Minda was born in Mercedes, Texas on December 18, 1929 and was preceded in death by her parents Antonio V. Montelongo and Maria Salazar of Mercedes, Texas, brothers Antonio Montelongo Jr.,Arturo Montelongo, and son Carlos Vallado. She is survived by her...
Maria Del Pilar Garza
Nov 8, 2016
Miss Maria del Pilar Garza, 94, died on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. Pilar was born in Brownsville and attended Incarnate Word Academy and Villa Maria High School. She was employed by First National Bank in Brownsville for 10 years before moving to Houston, Texas. There she continued her career in banking and foreign...
Maria Guadalupe Chavez Garcia
Nov 5, 2016
Maria Guadalupe Chavez Garcia, 68, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She was born on April 26, 1948 to Mr. Eduvijez Chavez and Maria Guerrero in Brownsville, TX. She graduated in 1968 from Brownsville High School. She served as an educator for BISD for over 30 years. She enjoyed movies, traveling,...
Robert Charles Escobedo
Nov 5, 2016
Robert Charles Escobedo, 70, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 05, 2016, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas after a battling cancer for eight years. Robert retired as a Social Security Technical Expert in January 2014 after 42 years of service. Robert served as a military policeman in the U.S. army during the Vietnam era and was honorably...
Derek R. Driscoll
Oct 28, 2016
Derek Randolph Driscoll passed away at 1:51 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016, at the age of forty-five at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Derek is survived by his parents, Patricia D. Taylor of Brownsville and Alva E. Driscoll of Weatherford, Texas, and was the step-son of the late Gilbert R. Taylor of Brownsville. Derek is also...
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