Obituaries

Maria "Luisita" Luisa Garza

Maria "Luisita" Luisa Garza

May 27, 2017

Maria Luisa Garza entered into glory on May 27, 2017, at her residence surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was truly a warrior to the end. Luisita, as she was affectionately known to all, was born in July of 1923 in Phoenix, Arizona to Pablo and Rosario Valencia. When Luisita was 5 years old, sadly...

Victoria V. Infante

Victoria V. Infante

May 14, 2017

Victoria Vasquez Infante, 87, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Victoria who was born in Baytown, Texas, had been a longtime resident of Brownsville. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Victoria was an excellent...

Jimmy Wayne Eaves

Jimmy Wayne Eaves

May 14, 2017

Jimmy Wayne Eaves, 85, of Brownsville, Texas, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas, surrounded by his family. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-three years, Virginia Mitchell Eaves, his parents, Woody and Cora Bell Eaves, and his brothers, Leon and Ray Eaves....

Hilda Leal Perez

Hilda Leal Perez

May 12, 2017

Hilda Leal Perez of Brownsville, Texas passed away at Valley Regional Medical Center on Friday May 12, 2017. Mrs. Perez was born in April of 1935 in Brownsville, Texas. Both Francisco and Hilda owned and managed several successful restaurant ventures but they are mostly well known for owning and operating Frank's Round-Up for over 35 years, a staple in...

Marco A. Funes

Marco A. Funes

May 5, 2017

Marco Antonio Funes, Sr., 69, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, May 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Funes was the owner of Silverado Truck Sales in La Paloma, Texas. Left to eternally treasure their memories of him are his loving and devoted wife, Teresa G. Funes; his children, Marco Antonio (Laura...

Rachel Greenspan Perelman

Rachel Greenspan Perelman

Apr 27, 2017

Rachel Greenspan Perelman, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Rachel was born in Ario de Rosales, Michoacán, México, to Tania and Nathan Greenspan in 1937. While Rachel was born in Mexico, she was raised in Brownsville, Texas. Rachel met the love of her life, Manuel Perelman, in 1957 while she was on a date with someone else....

Earnest Milton Greer

Earnest Milton Greer

Apr 22, 2017

Earnest Milton Greer age 88 entered into eternal rest on April 22, 2017 at Brownsville Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Melvin Earl Greer and Myrtle Alyce Cromwell, sisters Mabel and Mildred and brothers Ralph and Curtis. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Phoebe LeeAnn, two sons Daniel (Carol) Greer and David (Kari)...

Renato E. Cardenas

Renato E. Cardenas

Apr 21, 2017

Mr. Renato E. Cardenas, 86, entered into his eternal rest on April 21, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents Renato F. Cardenas and Petra Villarreal Cardenas. He was a long time resident of Brownsville and an active community member. He attended Brownsville public schools and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict...

Eloy Roberto Rivera

Eloy Roberto Rivera

Apr 13, 2017

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Eloy Roberto Rivera, 87, at his residence on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Eloy was preceded in death by his parents, Cecilia and Rumaldo Rivera and a sister, Estela Rivera Pompa. Eloy is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ninfa Gorena Rivera, his five children: Eloy Robert (Dolly)...

Carolina E. Mejia

Carolina E. Mejia

Apr 7, 2017

Carolina E. Mejia, 95, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 07, 2017, at Stonebridge Health Center in Austin, Texas. Carolina was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by her family and by all those fortunate enough to have known her. Carolina was preceded in death by her husband, Candido Mejia and her son Ruben Mejia. Carolina is...

Sergio A. Cisneros Sr.

Sergio A. Cisneros Sr.

Apr 3, 2017

Mr. Sergio A. Cisneros Sr., 89, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, April 3, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Sergio, a member of one of Brownsville's pioneer families, was a lifelong resident of our city. He was a proud US Navy veteran having served our country honorably in both WWII and...

Felicitos "Felo" Gonzalez, Jr.

Felicitos "Felo" Gonzalez, Jr.

Apr 1, 2017

Felicitos " Felo" Gonzalez,Jr. 87, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 01, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tommie L. Gonzalez. He is survived by his children Norma Gonzalez Huron and Richard Gonzalez; granddaughter, Jennifer Gaona. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 04, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church,...

Stanley "Alfred" Alfred Webster

Stanley "Alfred" Alfred Webster

Mar 19, 2017

Stanley Alfred Webster, 85, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Alfred as he was known to all, was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by his family and friends but by all those fortunate enough to have known him. Alfred is...

James Lee Musel

James Lee Musel

Mar 18, 2017

James L. Musel, 77, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. James was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by his family and friends but by all those fortunate enough to have known him. James is preceded in death by his parents:...

Roberto "Robert" Cortez Mendez

Roberto "Robert" Cortez Mendez

Mar 4, 2017

Sgt. Roberto Cortez Mendez, 88, our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Mendez was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas and served our great county in the United States...

Angelica "Angie" Saenz Stewart

Angelica "Angie" Saenz Stewart

Feb 27, 2017

Angelica Saenz Stewart, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Angie, as she was affectionately known to all, touched the lives of countless of our community's youth as a teacher for 37 years with the BISD. She was...

Ponnammah Sivagurunathan

Ponnammah Sivagurunathan

Feb 26, 2017

Ponnammah Sivagurunathan, 77, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Valley Regional Medical Center with her family at her side. Ponnammah is survived by her children: Parasakthy and her husband Balakumar, Dr. Loganayaki and her husband Dr. Anandasivam, Paraparan and his wife Mythili, Thayaparan and his wife Renuka, and Sivasakthy and her husband Pakeerathan; her ten...

Evangeline "Vangie" L. Henggeler

Evangeline "Vangie" L. Henggeler

Feb 22, 2017

Evangeline L. Henggeler, 92, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home with her family at her side. Born in Tampico, Tamps., Mexico, Vangie as she was affectionately known to all, was raised in Brownsville. She graduated from Brownsville High School in 1942. In...

Joan G. Ebersole

Joan G. Ebersole

Feb 19, 2017

Joan Kathryn Gooden Ebersole was born in Chicago, IL in 1931 to her parents Hildur and Gustav Gooden. She passed from this earth on February 19th, 2017 at the age of 86. As a young teen, the family, including her sisters Myra and Genevieve, moved to the farmland of central Michigan, where Joan developed her love of nature and...

Sabas R. Rocha

Sabas R. Rocha

Feb 19, 2017

Sabas R. Rocha, 92, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at his home for the past 26 years in Whittier, California surrounded by loving family members. Mr. Rocha was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. Sabas lived a good life. He married the love of his life "Leonarda H. Rocha" at the age of 17. They...