Obituaries

Raul Ramirez

Raul Ramirez

Jan 13, 2013

Mr. Raul Ramirez, 53, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at North Cypress Hospital in Cypress, Texas after a valiant battle against cancer with his loving family at his side. A native of Brownsville, Raul had been a resident of Cypress for...

Leonard "Len" Frank Gloor

Leonard "Len" Frank Gloor

Jan 11, 2013

Leonard Frank Len Gloor, 54, muchloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away January 11, 2013. Leonard was born in Brownsville, Texas on March 29, 1958 to Alton and June Gloor. He attended St. Joseph Academy and later received his Bachelors from Southwest Texas State University. Len was an avid sportsman with a love for the outdoors and enjoyed...

Virginia Zepeda Guerrero

Virginia Zepeda Guerrero

Jan 9, 2013

Mrs. Virginia Zepeda Guerrero, 88, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and aunt, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, surrounded by loving family at Brownsville Nursing and Rehab Center in Brownsville, Texas. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Virginia was a longtime faithful parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Church where she...

Dr. Maria Teresa Cavazos De Garza

Dr. Maria Teresa Cavazos De Garza

Jan 9, 2013

Dr. Maria Teresa Cavazos de Garza, 58, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at Valley Regional Medical Center after a valiant battle against cancer with her loving family a her side. Maria Teresa is survived by her husband of 34 years, Dr. Arturo...

Magdalena "Mamie Nena" Cruz Zepeda

Magdalena "Mamie Nena" Cruz Zepeda

Jan 5, 2013

Mrs. Magdalena C. Zepeda, 89, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Zepeda was cremated and a Memorial Mass celebrating her life will be held at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 555 West Saint Francis Street, Brownsville, TX.

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Daniel "Danny" G Maldonado

Daniel "Danny" G Maldonado

Dec 29, 2012

Mr. Daniel G. Maldonado, 63, our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, December 29, 2012 after a brave and valiant battle against cancer at his residence in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Born in San Benito, Texas, Danny had been a resident of Brownsville for numerous years....

John "Geoff" Geoff Warburton

John "Geoff" Geoff Warburton

Dec 28, 2012

Mr. John G. Warburton, 65, our beloved father, uncle, and friend, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Born in Harlingen, Texas, Geoff had been a resident of Brownsville since early childhood. Geoff graduated from the University of TexasAustin, with a Bachelors of Arts in Government. He went on to obtain...

Sabra Joyce Meza

Sabra Joyce Meza

Dec 28, 2012

Sabra Joyce Meza, 73, our beloved mother and grandmother, went home to meet Jesus Christ, her savior on, December 28, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas. Joyce was a devoted mother, and grandmother who gave her all for her family. Joyce had been Employed...

Dora P Salinas

Dora P Salinas

Dec 25, 2012

Dora P. Salinas, 78, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Dora who was born in San Benito, Texas, had been a longtime resident of Brownsville. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who gave her all...

Patricia "Pat" G Ibarra

Patricia "Pat" G Ibarra

Dec 25, 2012

Patricia G. Ibarra, 62, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life after a valiant battle against cancer on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Pat, as she was affectionately known to all, was born in Mexico. She became a naturalized citizen numerous years...

Josefina G. Garcia

Josefina G. Garcia

Dec 23, 2012

Mrs. Josefina G. Garcia, 64, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, December 23, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Left to eternally treasure their memories of Mrs. Garcia are her loving husband, Jesus Garcia her children, Vicky Gaytan, Jesus Alberto Garcia, Jorge Luis Garcia, and Vanessa Dinora Garcia 13 grandchildren her mother, Victoria O....

Peggy Louise Copenhaver

Peggy Louise Copenhaver

Dec 22, 2012

Peggy Louise Hays Copenhaver, 87, was born on October 18, 1925 in Brownsville, Texas to Hayden Orville Hays and Maude Ray Hays. After a long battle with breast cancer, she was able to spend her final days at home surrounded by her family, and she went home to Jesus on December 22, 2012. Peggy was preceded in death by...

Ciria "Nena" Olvera

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...