Obituaries

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....

Barbara Jean Rivas-Saldana

Barbara Jean Rivas-Saldana

Oct 8, 2015

Barbara Jean Rivas-Saldaña, 45, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter sister, aunt and friend entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Valley Baptist Medical Center, in Harlingen, Texas. She was a dedicated, respected and loved public school math teacher at Resaca Middle School at the 6th and 7th grade levels in Los Fresnos CISD for 19 years...

Luciano "Capt. Johnny" Enrique Valdez

Luciano "Capt. Johnny" Enrique Valdez

Sep 20, 2015

Luciano Enrique "Capt. Johnny" Valdez, 89, died on September 20, 2015. The son of Hercilia and Luciano Valdez, he was born and raised in Mexico and later became a lifelong resident of Brownsville. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the US Army. An accomplished WWII veteran in the 4th Armored Division, he served under General Patton earning...

Dorina M. Gonzalez

Dorina M. Gonzalez

Sep 17, 2015

Dorina M. Gonzalez, 79, entered into eternal rest with the Lord, her Savior, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Dorina was born in 1936 in Brownsville, Texas. She graduated from Brownsville High School in 1954. Upon graduation she entered the U.S. Army serving her country proudly and earning an Honorable Discharge for...

Oralia Vera Gomez

Oralia Vera Gomez

Sep 15, 2015

Oralia Vera Gomez, 84, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2015, at Brownsville Nursing & Rehabilitation in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Gomez was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Horacio Gomez. Left to eternally treasure their memories of her are her son, Jesse...

Juan Andres Rios Jr.

Juan Andres Rios Jr.

Sep 11, 2015

Juan Andres Rios, Jr., 43, our beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, September 11, 2015, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Juan worked for several local security agencies as a security officer....

Hermelinda Alicia Soto Saavedra

Hermelinda Alicia Soto Saavedra

Sep 9, 2015

Mrs. Hermelinda Alicia Soto Saavedra, 74, entered into eternal rest at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Soto Saavedra was a strong, passionate Christian that loved Jesus with so much faith. She was a loving mother and role model to her children and anyone fortunate to have known...

Pablo "Pablito" Martinez

Pablo "Pablito" Martinez

Sep 7, 2015

Pablo Martínez, 82, our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Monday, September, 7, 2015, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Pablito as he was affectionately known to all was born and raised in Cuba on the shores of Playa Baracoa. He immigrated to Miami,...

Maude Terral Lette

Maude Terral Lette

Aug 31, 2015

Maude Terral Lette was born in Quitman, Mississippi, in March of 1913, to parents James Alexander Terral and Flora Neal Terral. Maude moved from Meridian, Mississippi to Brownsville, Texas, with her parents and brother and at age 16 entered Brownsville High School. In 1936, when her paternal grandfather died, Maude returned to Mississippi staying for 3 years to care...