Obituaries

Wallace L. Boudreaux

May 21, 2016

Wallace Joseph Boudreaux, Sr. ,92, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his residence in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family, daughter Penny (Bobby) son W.J. (Mary); grandkids, Brandy, Kalei (Eliseo) Mikey, Adrian, Skylar, Aiden and Kimberly. Wallace was born Oct. 27, 1923 in...

Eliseo L. Garcia

May 20, 2016

Eliseo L. Garcia, 76, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 20, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Eliseo is preceded in death by his wife Elvia and his parents, Rafael Garcia and Andrea Tapia Perez ; sister, Lucy Cortez and brother, Rafael Garcia, Jr. Eliseo is survived by his daughter; Elaine L. Garcia and son,...

Robert E. Velten

May 16, 2016

Robert Edwin Velten, 87, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 16, 2016, at Sunshine Haven Hospice Facility in Olmito, Texas. Bob, as he was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Bob attended local schools through his sophomore year, and at that time went to the Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, GA. He...

Dinora P. Robey

May 15, 2016

Service Memorial Service Church of the Advent Episcopal 104 W. Elizabeth Brownsville, TX  78520 Saturday, May 21, 2016 2:00 p.m. Cemetery Val Verde Memorial Gardens Crematory Donna, TX  78537

Matilde H. Solitaire

May 14, 2016

Mrs. Matilde H. Solitaire, 86, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville on May 14, 2016. She was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Solitaire, her parents Ramon Hernandez and Guadalupe G. Hernandez, a brother, Guadalupe Hernandez and 2 sisters, Concepcion H. Almazar...

Arnoldo L. Villarreal

May 13, 2016

Arnoldo L. Villarreal, a resident of Brownsville, Texas for over 50 years entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2016 at the age of 84. He was born in San Benito on December 9, 1931. After graduating from San Benito High School in 1950, he joined the Army and served his country as a corporal with the 67th AAA...

Magdalena Recio

May 5, 2016

MAGDALENA RECIO, ENTERED INTO ETERNAL LIFE WITH THE LORD ON MAY 5, 2016. MAGDALENA RECIO WAS BORN AUGUST 10, 1920 IN BROWNSVILLE, WHERE SHE RESIDED ALL HER LIFE. SHE WAS A VERY LOVING DAUGHTER, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, GREAT-GRANDMOTHER AND A GREAT FRIEND TO EVERYONE THAT KNEW HER. MANY KNEW MAGDALENA AS "GUERA" OR "MAGDA" BUT SHE WAS A FRIEND TO...

Fameliza Sanchez

May 3, 2016

Fameliza Sanchez, 75, of Brownsville, TX, gifted counselor and educator, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. "Fame", as she was affectionately known to all, was born in Hebbronville, TX. She came to Brownsville in the summer of 1959, where she would meet Omar Sanchez, the love of her life....

Magdalena S. Boudreaux

Apr 28, 2016

Magdalena S. Boudreaux, 93, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Mrs. Boudreaux was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James A. Boudreaux; a son, James A. Boudreaux, Jr.; a daughter, Margaret McNaughton; a grandson, Jacob Mark Lopez and a sister, Ruby Snyder. Left to eternally treasure their...

Maria Del Rosario Pellett

Apr 20, 2016

Maria Del Rosario Pellett, 70, formerly of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on, Wednesday April 20, 2016, in Thornton,Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2016 and continue through 1:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016 in the West Chapel at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Committal services will follow...

Consuelo Leal Lucio

Apr 19, 2016

Consuelo Leal Lucio, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Lucio was a native and lifetime Brownsville resident. She was an active member of our community. She was employed by CWCCP for 43 years as a...

Roberto Camarillo, Jr.

Apr 9, 2016

Mr. Roberto Camarillo, Jr., 72, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Mr. Camarillo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. For about 55 years, he was a dedicated representative...

Joe Rey Martinez

Apr 5, 2016

Joe Rey Martinez, 40, entered into eternal rest at Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Joe Rey was a huge New England Patriots fan. He was very family oriented and loved to barbecue and sing karaoke with his father. Left to eternally treasure their memories of him are his wife, Brandy...

Edward Trapp

Mar 30, 2016

Edward (Ted) Melvin Trapp of Rancho Viejo, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital. Ted, with his wife of 69 years, Margaret, had been the owner and operator of Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club for over 32 years. Ted loved golf and was proud of his 5 holes-in-one. Prior to coming to The...

Elena Robledo

Mar 29, 2016

Elena Robledo born on July 27, 1925 went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2016, at Alta Vista Nursing Home. She was well known and loved by many for her kindness and generosity. She is survived by her children: Gloria Vasquez (Rene), Ezequiel Robledo, Jr. (Ann) and Carlos E. Robledo (Sandra); grandchildren: Rene Vasquez, Jr., Eduardo Vasquez,...

Maria De Los Angeles "Angelita" Capistran Manzano

Mar 23, 2016

Maria de los Angeles "Angelita" Manzano, 95, of Brownsville,Tx, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Angelita was born on May 15, 1920 in Brownsville, Texas. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy was seeing her children and...

Carlos Roberto Briones

Mar 10, 2016

Carlos Roberto Briones, 63, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Briones Luna and Amparo Briones Lopez; Sister Gloria Briones Rojas Lopez; Brothers Victor Manuel Briones Lopez and Luis Andres Briones Lopez. He is survived by his wife Maria del Rosario Briones; Children Irma Gloria Taylor;...

Alida Gomez Lavios

Mar 8, 2016

Alida Gomez Lavios - April 14, 1930 to March 8, 2016 Alida Gomez Lavios passed into eternal rest on March 8, 2016 at her home of 60 years, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Lavios was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jose A.; two daughters, Blanca and Lourdes; and a son, Albert. She is survived by...

Marcel "Buddy" William Sommer

Feb 26, 2016

Marcel William "Buddy" Sommer, 94, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas on Feb. 26, 2016. He was born in Brownsville, Texas on November 28th, 1921. He was a graduate of Brownsville High School, Class of 1939. He joined the United States Army Air Corps as part of the 8th Air Force on January 27, 1941...

Maria De La Luz V. Delgado

Feb 26, 2016

Maria De La Luz Delgado, 64, of San Pedro, entered into eternal rest at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville on Friday, February 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She worked for Tropical Texas Center MHMR for 33 years. Left to eternally treasure their memories of her are her children- Herica Rios, Daniel Delgado, Jr., Cristela Gomez, Cynthia Delgado and...