Obituaries
James H Brown Iii
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...
Maria "Manena" Magdalena Zavaleta
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...
Ubaldo Ray Ramon Jr.
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....
Hortencia "Tencha" Hinojosa Sloss
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...
Ernesto "Neto" Bautista Jr.
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...
John "Jack" David Sebern
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...
Darrell Jean Windhaus
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,...
Moses Sorola
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...
Norma Rae Wilson
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....
Dr. Enrique Escobedo Jr.
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...
Naomi Elizabeth Hargis
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....
Manuel "Meme" Leal Jr.
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....
Gloria Oliveira Aguilar
Dec 1, 2013
Gloria Oliveira Aguilar, 74, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, December 01, 2013, at Sunshine Haven Hospice Care in Olmito, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Gloria, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, touched the lives of many in our community as a teacher with the...
William "Bill" Chaplin Eason
Nov 22, 2013
William Chaplin Eason, Bill, 76, passed away in is home, November 22, 2013. Bill was widely known as Chief and Barnacle Bill and for his love of family, love of country, his wit, charming personality and liking for a good ole fashioned chili or pinto bean cook off. Both of which he received 1st place trophies and passed on...
Mary Dean Lundberg
Nov 20, 2013
Mary Dean Lundberg, 84, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas with her husband at her side. Mary was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She loved life and was always willing to help when help was needed which was what...
Tito Mata Sr.
Nov 20, 2013
Tito Mata Sr., 85, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brownsville. Tito, a native of Mercedes, had been a resident of Brownsville since the early 1960s. He was very proud to have the distinction of being the...
Abel L. Garces
Nov 16, 2013
Mr. Abel L. Garces, 90, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Mr. Garces was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He attended Brownsville schools and worked for Union CarbideBrown Root for 29 years until his retirement. Left to...
Jaime Parra Sr.
Nov 11, 2013
Jaime Parra Sr., 80, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, fatherinlaw, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, November 11, 2013, at Valley Baptist Medical Hospital in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Jaime, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, was the owner of Parra Furniture and Loan Company throughout the Rio Grande...
Gloria Yzaguirre
Nov 11, 2013
Gloria Yzaguirre, 75, our beloved sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, November 11, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Gloria, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, was a graduate of both Incarnate Word Academy and Villa Maria High School. After graduating from Villa Maria, Gloria...
Maria "Mary" Luisa Casta�Eda
Nov 10, 2013
Maria Luisa V. Castaeda, 88, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, November 10, 2013, at her residence. Mary was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville was a volunteer with the Valley Regional Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Mary will be remembered...
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