Obituaries
Ciria "Nena" Olvera
Dec 17, 2012
Miss Ciria Olvera, our beloved sister and aunt, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at Spanish Meadows Assisted Living in Brownsville, Texas. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Nena as she was affectionately known to all, was the daughter of Victor R. Olvera and Delfina M. Olvera. Ciria was a graduate...
Florencia T. De Lara
Dec 14, 2012
Florencia T. De Lara, 87, our beloved mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, December 14, 2012 in Raymondville, Texas. Ms. De Lara was born in Cd. Victoria, Tamps., Mexico and had been a long time Brownsville resident. She attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Ms. De Lara was preceded...
Alfredo S Arteaga
Dec 3, 2012
Mr. Alfredo S. Arteaga, 80, our beloved father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, December 03, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, TX surrounded by his loving family. Alfredo was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Alfredo was a hardworking man who gave his all for...
Elisa "Nina" C. Torres
Nov 30, 2012
Elisa Nina Orietta Torres, loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend, departed this life on November 30, 2012. Nina, as she was known by many, was of generous soul and heart. She was fond of collecting items close to her heart for her daughters to keep and cherish, as a memory of her existence in their lives. She...
Teodulo Estrada
Nov 28, 2012
Teodulo Estrada, 91, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by his loving family Teodulo was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Agustina Baena Estrada his wife, Elvira Garcia Estrada a son, Pedro Estrada and a daughter, Maria del Pilar Estrada Castle. Teodulo is survived by...
Gabriela "Gaby" Tijerina De Del Pozo
Nov 27, 2012
Mrs. Gabriela Tijerina de Del Pozo, 40, our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle against breast cancer. Gaby is survived by her husband Miguel Angel three daughters, Renata, Emilia,...
Blanca I Barrientos
Nov 26, 2012
Mrs. Blanca I. Barrientos, 63, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, November 26, 2012, at her residence in Los Fresnos, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Left behind to eternally treasure their memories of her is her husband of 41 years, Joe Barrientos her children: Eddie...
Maria Teresa Champion
Nov 25, 2012
Miss Maria Theresa Champion, 101, our beloved aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Alta Vista Nursing Home in Brownsville, Texas. Tia Theresa as she was known by all of her nieces and nephews was born on May 19, 1911 in Mercedes, Texas. She came from pioneer families who came to...
Pedro L Barrientos Iii
Nov 25, 2012
Mr. Pedro L. Barrientos III, 87, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at his residence in Brownsville, TX surrounded by his loving family. Pedro, who was born in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico, had been a longtime resident of Brownsville. Pedro, a devout Catholic,...
Cosme Sanchez
Nov 23, 2012
Mr. Cosme Sanchez, 86, our beloved father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, November 23, 2012 at his residence in Brownsville, TX surrounded by his loving family. Cosme who was born in Kingsville, Texas, had been a longtime resident of Brownsville. He served his country proudly during WW II...
Guadalupe "Do�A Lupita" Juarez Suarez
Nov 16, 2012
Doa Guadalupe Juarez Suarez, 93, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, greatgreatgrandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, November 16, 2012, at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Lupita, as she was affectionately known to all, was born in Edna, Texas, but she had been a lifetime resident of...
Velia C. Jimenez
Nov 13, 2012
Doa Velia C. Jimenez, 90, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, TX surrounded by her loving family. Doa Velia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Doa Velia was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by...
Esmeralda L Leal
Nov 4, 2012
Mrs. Esmeralda Lerma Leal, 80, our beloved wife, sisterinlaw, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life after a brief battle against cancer on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Esmeralda, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, was a very giving and generous person. She loved to travel especially...
Elizabeth Ann Vidos Gayman
Nov 4, 2012
Jesus, My Souls in Your Hands And on Sunday, November 4, 2012, the angels came to take her soul to Heaven. Liz was born in Morgan City, Louisiana on August 26, 1942, one of thirteen children. She lived most of her life in Brownsville. Liz was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. She was a stayathome mom when...
Marcelina Due�As
Oct 31, 2012
Ms. Marcelina Dueas, 97, our beloved mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in Brownsville, Texas. Ms. Dueas who was born in Majiscatzin, Tamps., Mexico had been a resident of Brownsville for numerous years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother who gave her all for her family....
Viola "Ganca" Gomez Ruenes
Oct 24, 2012
Long time Brownsville resident Viola G. Ruenes, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas after a prolonged illness. Viola was born in Raymondville, Texas to Maria C. Gomez and Hilario Gomez on July 3, 1922. She married Ramon Ruenes from San Benito, Texas on December 31, 1941. After the war, the young couple moved with...
Josefina "Fina" Alaniz Rosales
Oct 22, 2012
Mrs. Josefina Alaniz Rosales, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, entered into the glory of her eternal life on her 79th birthday, Monday, October 22, 2012 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle against lung cancer. Fina, as she was affectionately known to all, was a native and...
Maria "Cruz" Cruz Padilla
Oct 18, 2012
Mrs. Maria Cruz Padilla, 90, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend has been called by heavens angels and entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, October 18, 2012. At her bedside was her son Joe and her devoted caregivers with whom she shared many memories at her beloved ranch in Bayview, TX. Cruz, a native...
Electra Pantel Garcia
Oct 18, 2012
Mrs. Electra Pantel Garcia, 81, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Angel Care in Harlingen, Texas. Electra graduated from Brownsville High School in 1948. After graduation, she attended St. Marys School of Nursing where she obtained her degree. Electra was a faithful and...
Maurine Adele Herman
Oct 16, 2012
Maurine Adele Barnes Herman, 97, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Maurine was born on the Rabb Plantation at Sabal Palms in Brownsville in 1915. She grew up in the area known at that time as El Jardin,...
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