Obituaries

Mar 20, 2014

Sara Guadalupe Trevino, 73, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 20, 2014 Left to eternally treasure their memories of her are her daughter, Elizabeth Francisco Arturo Gaytan her sons, Santana Delma Lopez, Mauro Linda Lopez and Jose Angel Nelly Lopez 9 grandchildren, Joshua, Vanessa, Kamille, Alexis, Alfredo, Krisol,...

Mar 19, 2014

Rose Marie Jordan, 80, our beloved mother, motherinlaw, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at Sunshine Haven Hospice Facility in Olmito, Texas after a brief but valiant battle against cancer. Rose, a native of Buffalo, New York, came to Brownsville in 1959 and together with her husband...

Mar 17, 2014

Estella Y. Collazo, 77, our beloved mother, motherinlaw, grandmother, sister, sisterinlaw, aunt, and freind entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, March 17, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Estella was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved taking...

Mar 11, 2014

Mr. Luis De Luna, Sr., 87, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Mr. De Luna was born in Brownsville and proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. He retired as a mail carrier with the U.S. Post Office after 43 years of faithful service....

Mar 8, 2014

Felix J. Phil Gauchas, 93, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Harlingen, Texas with his loving wife Bebe at his side. Phil, was born and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Lindbloom High School, Phil attended...

Mar 6, 2014

Linda Lea Palas, 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas with her loving husband at her side. Linda was preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Couch her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Left behind to eternally treasure their...

Mar 4, 2014

Brenda Vanessa Ingram, 53, of Brownsville, Texas, went to be with The Lord on March 4, 2014 after a valiant fight with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born to the late Pablo Infante and Fidela GorenaVera. She graduated from Hanna High School in 1975 and married William Bill Ingram on June 23, 1993. She and Bill...

Feb 25, 2014

Carlos De Leon, 71, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Carlos was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War having served his country...

Feb 25, 2014

Robert Lincoln Cole, 78, went to meet the Lord on February 25, 2014. Mr. Cole was born to Dorotha Banta Cole. He was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas. Robert attended Brownsville High School. His first job was at Texas Fish Hatcheries. He was then employed by Tradewinds Shrimp Packing Company for many years, before becoming the manager of...

Feb 23, 2014

Mrs. Dolores L. Carnley, 75, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, February 23, 2014. Left to eternally treasure their memories of her are her husband, Robert L. Carnley her son Robert A. Carnley her daughter Sandra Lee Koralenko four grandchildren, 2 greatgrandchildren her brother Hector Luevanos and several nieces and...

Feb 23, 2014

Isabel Bautista, 89, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at her residence in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bautista was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Bautista Sr. two sons, Reynaldo and Ernesto Bautista Jr. a daughter, Elizabeth De Leon two grandsons her parents, Marta and Bernardo Silva and two brothers and two...

Feb 19, 2014

Blanca Sanchez Vela, 77, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and community advocate passed away at her residence in Brownsville on February 19, 2014. She was born in Harlingen to Maria R. Cuca Sanchez and Luis M. Sanchez. She was married to the late United States Federal Judge Filemon B. Vela, who preceded her in death in 2004. Blanca...

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

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...

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...