Obituaries
Baby Daniela Vicktoria Ybarra
Jul 28, 2012
Heaven gained its newest angel, Daniela Vicktoria Ybarra, our beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, and cousin on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Driscoll Childrens Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, while cradled in her mothers arms. Daniela was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Antonio M. Cortinas her paternal grandfather, Manuel Ybarra Jr. and her paternal aunt and uncle, Alma...
Petra "Pete" Hernandez Flores
Jul 27, 2012
Petra H. Flores, 83, beloved companion, sister, mother, motherinlaw, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen with her family at her side. Petra was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. After obtaining her Bachelors Degree in Business she worked as...
Lucky Leal
Jul 27, 2012
Lucky Leal, 62, our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, sisterinlaw, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, July 27, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Lucky who was born in Rio Grande City, had been a resident of Brownsville for many years. Lucky was a loyal and faithful employee with...
Bettie Carole George
Jul 25, 2012
George, Bettie Carole, age 71, of South Padre Island, TX, passed away Wednesday afternoon July 25th, 2012 at Harlingen Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Alfred L. Butch George a daughter, Tracie Lynn Gillen and her husband Greg of Miamisburg, Ohio a son, Todd A. George of Port Isabel, Texas four grandchildren: Lindsey Hurley and her husband...
Julio Gonzalez Ii
Jul 22, 2012
Julio Gonzalez II died on Sunday, July 22, 2012 in Beaverton, Oregon. He was 29 years old. Julio was born in Brownsville on October 18, 1982, the youngest child of Isaura and Julio Gonzalez. Little Julio, as his family called him, was a smart and playful kid who grew into a thoughtful and funloving adult. He had a beaming...
Margie Scott Overholser
Jul 20, 2012
The final sunset came for Margie Scott Overholser on Friday, July 20, 2012 at her residence. Margies sunrise was on February 15, 1920 in San Angelo, TX. She was the fourth daughter born to Samuel Tilden Willie Alice Nabors Scott. Margie was married to her childhood sweetheart, Eugene Overholser for 58 years. In her earlier years, Margie was very...
Ronald Lee Cawlfield
Jul 7, 2012
Mr. Ronald Lee Cawlfield was born in Goodwell, Oklahoma on June 24, 1936 and went to heaven on July 7, 2012 at the age of 76. Today, we rejoice in the knowledge that he is forever at home with the Savior he has faithfully served here on this earth. Ron was preceded in death by his loving parents, Guy...
Jose "Joe" A. Hinojosa Sr.
Jul 6, 2012
Mr. Joe A. Hinojosa, Sr., was born on January 1919, in Brownsville, Texas. He went to meet his heavenly father on July 6, 2012 at the age of 93. He was from one of the original pioneer families of the area. He was the greatgrandson of Miguel HINOJOSA the original Grantee of the El Palmito grant, along with Miguels...
Everardo "Abe" Rodriguez
Jul 6, 2012
Mr. Everado Abe Rodriguez, 63, our beloved brother, brotherinlaw, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, July 06, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Abe graduated from St. Josephs Academy in 1966. He then attended TSC in Brownsville and then Pan American University in...
Walter Clint Rathjen
Jul 4, 2012
Walter Clint Rathjen, 85, died at Vicente and Bobs House at 60 Guanajay on Wednesday, July 04, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Clint Rathjen, his father, Major Herman Frederick Rathjen, his brother, Herman Frederick Rathjen, and his beloved son, Daniel W. Rathjen. He is survived by his wife, Olive Longoria Rathjen, his son, Walter...
Galdina Mireles
Jul 3, 2012
On July 3, a legend passed away. Galdina Melndez Mireles died at the age of 98. She is survived by her daughters and sons, Virginia Vega, Frank Jr., Tony John, and Leonarda. She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Lartigue, and her brother, John Torres. Her husband, Frank C. Mireles and her son, Manuel M. Mireles preceded her...
Hector Yturria Gonzalez
Jul 1, 2012
Mr. Hector Y. Gonzalez, 72, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, July 01, 2012 after a hard fought battle with cancer. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Hector attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School and then St. Josephs Academy where he participated and lettered in all...
Ofelia Navarro Melchor
Jun 27, 2012
Ofelia Navarro Melchor, 77, of Brownsville, Texas, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday June 27, in Brownsville, Texas. Ofelia a good Christian was an avid reader who enjoyed reading one book daily. Ofelia was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Elena Navarro. Left behind to eternally treasure their memories of her are her...
Maria Mancias
Jun 25, 2012
Maria Mancias, 73, of Brownsville, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, June 25, 2012 in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Maria retired from Valley Grande Manor after 28 years of service. Maria was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all those fortunate to...
Alton Cornish Cowan,Jr.
Jun 22, 2012
Mr. Alton Cornish Cowan Jr., 67, our beloved father, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 22, 2012. Alton who was born in Raleigh, North Carolina had been a resident of Brownsville for 30 years. He proudly served our country in the U. S. Navy during the Viet Nam conflict. He worked as an electrical engineer...
Bertha G Leal
Jun 17, 2012
After a brief illness, Mrs. Bertha G. Leal, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2012. She was a devout Catholic and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Bertha dedicated her life to her family and was the constant companion of her late husband Challo. Together they enjoyed dining out and...
Dorothy Mae White
Jun 10, 2012
Dorothy Mae Millhouse White passed from this earthly life on Sunday, June 10, after a lengthy illness. Born April 27, 1929 in Dixon, Illinois to Harry J. Millhouse and Ethel Mae Rhodes Millhouse, she attended public school in Dixon through 10th grade. She married Merlyn A. White on May 16, 1947, and the family moved to Brownsville, Texas in...
Ernesto "Neto" Rosales
Jun 6, 2012
Mr. Ernesto Neto Rosales Sr., 62, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, June 6, 2012. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Neto as he was affectionately known to all, worked as a truck driver throughout his adult life. Neto was involved in Little Miss Kickball...
Michael David Armstrong
Jun 5, 2012
Michael David Armstrong, 67, of Brownsville, our beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 05, 2012, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen after a valiant battle against cancer. Michael was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all those fortunate to have known him and who were a part of...
Ricardo "Ricky" Arellano
May 28, 2012
Ricardo Ricky Arellano Sr.,51, passed on to a better life on May 28, 2012 in Galveston,Tx. After a short but hard fought battle with cancer. His beloved son was by his side as were his mother and wife.. He was born and raised in Brownsville,Tx. but moved to Galveston,Tx. where he met his wife of 20 years. He was...
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