Obituaries

Feb 17, 2014

Herbert Gordon Ames, Jr., 81, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, February 17, 2014, at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Herb was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert G. Ames Sr. and Margaret H. Ames. Left behind to eternally...

Feb 14, 2014

Linda Anderson passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother of 3, grandmother of 8, and loyal friend of many. Linda was a Speech Therapist with the BISD for over 20 years. She was very active at the Church of the Advent, participating in the Altar Guild, Christian education, and Daughters of the King....

Feb 4, 2014

Judge William Billy Abney Faulk Sr., 89, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 surrounded by his family. Judge Faulk was a Brownsville native, born to Ruth Abney Faulk and Harry Lee Faulk, Sr.. He is survived by his brother, Harry Lee Faulk, Jr. and sister, Patsy Faulk Horick. Judge Faulk was married to Bobbie Anne Brown...

Feb 2, 2014

Jose Manuel Martinez, 49, our beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, February 2, 2014, at his residence in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle against cancer. Meme, as he was affectionately known to all, was born in Brownsville but he moved to Omaha, Nebraska where...

Feb 2, 2014

Jan 19, 2014

David Mendez, 52, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2014, at his residence in Arroyo City, Texas, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle against lymphoma. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, David was wellknown not only in Brownsville but across the Rio Grande Valley and...

Jan 15, 2014

Iris Violeta Ramos LeFort, 19432014, was born in Talca, Chile. Daughter to Sofia Flies LeFort and Alberto LeFort Ayala, whom she joins in heaven. Violeta came to the USA in 1968 with her husband and three children, where she had two additional children in 1974 and 1978. Her focus was to serve God and to be a supportive wife...

Jan 14, 2014

Amanda Vera Garca, loving mother and devoted wife passed away on Jan. 14, 2014, at age 93. Pope Francis reminds us that only those who serve with love are able to protect. In many ways, that quote defines the life and spirit of Amanda Garca, who loved and served unconditionally as a mother, devoted wife, and active volunteer for...

Jan 11, 2014

James H. Brown III, 75, beloved husband entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. A native of Temple, Texas, James and his wife Linda came to Brownsville in 1989 to serve as the Youth Pastor at Good Shepherd Church, which was then located in downtown Brownsville. James served in that...

Jan 8, 2014

Maria Magdalena Zavaleta Lavios, 100, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, in Brownsville, TX, surrounded by her family. Manena, as she was known to all, was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. She was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception and worked as a sales clerk first at Sears where she retired after 25 years of loyal...

Jan 7, 2014

Ubaldo Ray Ramon, 67, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 07, 2014, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Ubaldo is preceded in death by his wife, Alma Ramon his father, Ubaldo Z. Ramon and a brother, Reynaldo Ramon. Ubaldo is survived by his mother, Catarina Mendez Ramon a sister, Diana Jaime Ramon Galvan a niece, Yvonne R....

Jan 4, 2014

Ernesto Neto Bautista Jr., 69, our beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 6, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by his family. Neto, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville worked as an insurance agent for Metropolitan Life for numerous years. Neto was deeply loved and will...

Jan 4, 2014

Hortencia Hinojosa Sloss, 90, our beloved sister, grandmother, greatgrandmother, greatgreatgrandmother, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, January 04, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Tencha, as she was affectionately known to all, was born in San Benito but had been a resident of Brownsville...

Jan 2, 2014

John David Jack Sebern, 78, passed away January 2, 2014, peacefully at his home. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jack will be remembered for his friendly nature and his love for his grandchildren, many pets, and antique cars. Jack graduated Brownsville High School in 1954 and went onto one of his other great passions, Texas AM...

Dec 29, 2013

Darrell Jean Windhaus, 71, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 29, 2013, at the Brownsville Seaport in Brownsville, Texas. Darrell, who was born in Missouri, grew up in Brownsville. He graduated in 1961 from St. Josephs Academy. Darrell served our country proudly serving in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Era from 19681970. After being honorably discharged,...

Dec 24, 2013

Moses Sorola was called to rest at the age of 80 on Dec. 24, 2013. Mr. Sorola was born in 1933 in San Antonio, Texas. He was the youngest of eight children born to the late Pedro and Melchora Sorola. In 1952, he graduated from Burbank High School in San Antonio. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army...

Dec 20, 2013

Norma Rae Wilson, 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, December 20, 2013, at her residence in Brownsville surrounded by her family. Norma was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Thomas F. Wilson a son, Thomas C. Wilson and a greatgrandson, Kaiden Ramirez. Norma is survived by her five children: Dewey M. Wilson, P.K....

Dec 19, 2013

Dr. Enrique Escobedo Jr., 44, our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, December 19, 2013, at his residence in Brownsville. Dr. Escobedo, a prominent member of our community, had served on the BISD Board of Trustees since 2003, and was currently the Board President. Dr. Escobedo was...

Dec 17, 2013

Mrs. Naomi Elizabeth Hargis, 90, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at her residence in Brownsville. Born and raised in the Piney Woods of Texas, Mrs. Hargis devoted a total of 43 years of her life and love to the education of children in the state of Texas....

Dec 16, 2013

Manuel Leal Jr., 89, our beloved father, brother, grandfather, greatgrandfather, and uncle entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 16, 2013, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Manuel proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was wounded and captured during the Battle of the Bulge....