Obituaries

Esmeralda Almaraz Salinas

Esmeralda Almaraz Salinas

Dec 13, 2015

We celebrate and honor the life of Esmeralda Almaraz Salinas. She was born on August 10, 1949 and passed away peacefully at her residence on December 13, 2015. She is preceded in death by her mother Guadalupe Almaraz and father Jose R. Almaraz. Esmeralda is survived by her loving sisters; Perla Almaraz Rodriguez and Berta Almaraz. She is also...

Maria C. Reyes

Maria C. Reyes

Dec 11, 2015

Mrs. Maria Concepcion (Connie) Reyes, 70, entered into eternal rest at St. Luke Baptist Hospital in San Antonio on Friday, December 11, 2015. Mrs. Reyes was preceded in death by her mother, Concepcion Zepeda Bazan and by her father, Fernando Bazan. Left to eternally treasure their memories of her are her husband, Guadalupe G. Reyes; her son, Jose Juan...

Eva Mae Garza

Eva Mae Garza

Dec 10, 2015

Eva Mae Garza returned to Heaven and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ last week. She was born in Brownsville, Texas, on November 6, 1932, to Virginio Cantu Trevino and Eva Johnson Cook. She passed away in Brownsville, Texas, on December 10, 2015. By the late 1700's, her father's family had made their way from...

Elizabeth G. Williams

Elizabeth G. Williams

Dec 10, 2015

Elizabeth G. (Gutierrez) Williams, 90, of Brownsville, passed away on December 10, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Though she spent most of her life in Brownsville, she enjoyed her early childhood on a ranch in La Paloma. Her final days were passed at Casa Grace in La Feria, Texas with her family at her bedside. As a young...

Alejandro G. Meade, Jr.

Alejandro G. Meade, Jr.

Dec 5, 2015

On December 5th, 2015, Alejandro G. Meade Jr. our father, husband, grandfather, uncle, brother and son passed away to be with our Lord Jesus in heaven. Alex, as he preferred to be called, was a man of kindness, patience and giving. He gave all for his two boys, Alex and Carlos, his brother and sisters, Rosemary, Carlos, Dolores, Leticia,...

R.A. Torres

R.A. Torres

Nov 29, 2015

R. A. (Bob) Torres peacefully left this Earth to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his home. In prior days he had gone through extensive heart surgeries as he suffered from an extremely weak heart. A Brownsville native, Robert, affectionately called Bob or Bobby most of his life, was born on July 25, 1934, to...

Guadalupe T. Villarreal

Guadalupe T. Villarreal

Nov 27, 2015

Guadalupe (Lupita) Villarreal, 78, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 27, 2015 in Austin Texas surrounded by her loving family. Lupita was born on February 3, 1937 at the family ranch, Rancho El Bremo in Starr county. She attended elementary and high school in San Isidro Texas and graduated in 1956. Her Senior year , she...

Mickey Harley Parson

Mickey Harley Parson

Nov 23, 2015

Mickey Harley Parson died peacefully in Nadia's House on November 23, 2015 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of 76 His wife, Paula Parson; children, Barbara Skalberg (Ron), Michael Parson (Seanna), Christopher Parson, five grandchildren; and sister, Barbara Ridley, survive Mickey. He was preceded in death by his father, Harley Parson; mother, Opal Parson; brother, Glen Parson; and sister,...

Concepcion G. Gonzalez

Concepcion G. Gonzalez

Nov 12, 2015

Mrs. Concepcion G. Gonzalez, 87, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Thursday, November 12, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Gonzalez was preceded in death by her parents, Roman Garcia and Josefa Garcia; and by her sisters Guadalupe Garcia, Paula Gomez and Fidencia Velez; and by a brother, Macario Garcia. Left to...

Dr. Raul Manuel Viada

Dr. Raul Manuel Viada

Nov 11, 2015

Raul Manuel Viada, M.D., 80, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Born in Havana, Cuba, Dr. Viada lived in Havana, Cuba, in Miami, Florida and ultimately in Brownsville, Texas. He graduated from the University of Madrid and was an avid Miami Dolphins fan. Left to eternally treasure their...

Gail Worthington

Gail Worthington

Nov 9, 2015

Gail Worthington, 62, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Monday, November 9, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Gail had a pleasant personality, loved people, animals and music and always had a smile for everyone. She will be profoundly missed not only by her loving family but also by all those fortunate to...

Saul Andres Salinas Lopez

Saul Andres Salinas Lopez

Nov 6, 2015

Saul Andres Salinas Lopez, 74, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 6, 2015. Left to eternally treasure their memories of him are his wife, Mari V. Salinas; his two daughters, Marigel Morales and her husband Juan and Gaby Bernus and her husband Miguel; his three grandchildren, Ale Bernus, Jose Miguel Bernus and Mariana Morales; and by...

Mercedes Spinelli

Mercedes Spinelli

Oct 28, 2015

Mercedes Spinelli entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wenesday, October 28, 2015 at her residence in Brownsville, Texas. A native of Mexico City, Mrs. Spinelli came to Brownsville in 1953. She was a member of Sacred Heart and St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Spinelli's fondest pastime was...

Dr. Arnoldo Gutierrez Lopez

Dr. Arnoldo Gutierrez Lopez

Oct 26, 2015

Dr. Arnoldo Gutierrez Lopez, 94, entered into eternal rest at his residence in Brownsville, Texas on Monday, October 26, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. A dear friend of the family was quoted describing Dr. Gutierrez Lopez as " ciudadano ejemplar, profesionista exitoso, rotario de Corazon, leal Priista y tantas cosas mas." Dr. Gutierrez Lopez is survived by his...

Maria "Mine" Minerva Martinez

Maria "Mine" Minerva Martinez

Oct 22, 2015

Miss Maria Minerva Martinez, 83, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Ebony Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, October 22, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Mine, as she was affectionately known, was a loving sister, aunt and friend. She was well known for her friendliness, charisma and loving nature. You could always count on receiving a...

Argentina G. Garza

Argentina G. Garza

Oct 18, 2015

Argentina G. Garza, 98, entered into eternal rest on October 18, 2015 at Alta Vista Nursing home with her family by her side. Tina, as she was affectionately known to all, was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. Tina had a zest for life that was infectious. Her indomitable spirit will live on in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Heriberto A. Trevino

Heriberto A. Trevino

Oct 16, 2015

Heriberto A. Treviño, 93, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday afternoon, October 16, 2015. Born in Los Saenz, Texas, he had resided in Brownsville since 1954. Mr. Treviño worked as a teacher for 15 years and as a Technologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 20 years. He was a life member for...

Mary S. Wagner

Mary S. Wagner

Oct 14, 2015

Mary Wagner entered into eternal rest on October 14, 2015. Born in Brownsville in 1948, she was the only child of Fred and Helen (Bellinghausen) Satterwhite. Mary attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville receiving her bachelor's in math. While pursuing her degree, she met her husband, Charles (Chuck) Wagner: her love for a lifetime of 45 years. Mary and...

Lois Irene Del Castillo

Lois Irene Del Castillo

Oct 13, 2015

Lois Irene del Castillo, 82, of Brownsville, Texas died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. She was born in 1933 in Ancram, New York to Ellwood and Nina Miller. Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, José Adrian del Castillo, her parents, sister, Irma Fromm, nephew Brian La...

Manuel Perelman

Manuel Perelman

Oct 9, 2015

Manuel Perelman passed away on October 9, 2015. Manuel Perelman was born in Mexico City to Chaim and Sarah Perelman on August 13, 1928. He grew up in a very modest home where he learned to value and appreciate the little things in life. He worked hard and finished his degree in Civil Engineering from UNAM in Mexico City....

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