Obituaries
Gregorio "George" Villanueva
Sep 22, 2012
Mr. Gregorio George Villanueva, 83, our beloved father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, and greatgreatgrandfather, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, September 22, 2012, at Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brownsville. George, as he was known to many, was born and raised in San Juan, Texas. He moved to Detroit, Michigan where he lived and worked...
Miss Maria "Wicha" Luisa Sandoval
Sep 19, 2012
Maria Luisa Tadey Sandoval, 94, our beloved cousin and aunt, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Wicha as she was affectionately known to all, was the daughter of Apolonio Sandoval and Caritina Tadey de...
Maria Luisa De Leon
Sep 17, 2012
Mrs. Maria Luisa De Leon, 85, our beloved mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, September 17, 2012, at Ebony Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Mrs. De Leon was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She was the ultimate...
Eva Trevi�O Ceballos
Sep 14, 2012
Mrs. Eva T. Ceballos, 86, our beloved mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, September 14, 2012 at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ceballos who was born in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico had been a resident of Brownsville for numerous years. She was a loving and devoted...
Maria G Abrego
Sep 8, 2012
Maria G. Abrego, 92, our beloved sister, sisterinlaw, aunt, greataunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Miss Abrego was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. A devout Catholic, she was a faithful parishioner at St. Lukes Catholic...
Mary "Mimi" Ellen Hasse
Sep 7, 2012
Mary Mimi Hasse, nee Ryan, passed away peacefully at St Lukes Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX, surrounded by her family on September 7, 2012. Born in Oklahoma City, OK on November 11, 1927 to Joseph Thomas and Harriet Maloney Ryan, she was the second of four children. Mimi received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Oklahoma AM...
Edward J. Haffner
Aug 30, 2012
Edward J. Haffner II, former owner of Edward J. Haffner Associates Real Estate Appraisal Firm and longtime real estate appraisal and accounting instructor at Texas Southmost College and the University of Texas at Brownsville, died peacefully on August 30, 2012. Haffner is survived by his wife, Antonia Wysocki Haffner of Brownsville two natural children, Linda H. Weil of Corpus...
Armando Torres
Aug 21, 2012
Armando Torres, 68, of Brownsville, our beloved father, brother, and uncle entered into glory of his eternal life on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Valley Grande Manor in Brownsville, TX surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Armando was a proud veteran of the Army of the United States having served his country during...
Milton "Bud" Edward Wentz Jr.
Aug 17, 2012
Milton Edward Bud Wentz Jr., 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, August 17, 2012 at his residence in Olmito, TX surrounded by his loving family. A native of Brownsville, Mr. Wentz had been a resident of Olmito, Texas since the 1950s. Bud as he was affectionately known...
Johnny N Cavazos
Aug 16, 2012
Johnny N. Cavazos, 79, beloved husband, brother, uncle, friend, and philanthropist entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, TX surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Johnny was born on May 5, 1933, a member of one of Brownsvilles first families...
Mary Elizabeth Collins
Aug 13, 2012
Mama went to sleep this morning and the arms of Angels carried her home. We know she is seeing the face of Jesus and the choirs of angels are singing. Her favorite song was His Eye is on the Sparrow and I know she is hearing it sung by angels now. Praise God. She is in the arms of...
Rodolfo Cantu
Aug 2, 2012
Rodolfo Rudy Monster Cantu, Sr., 58, beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother and friend, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, August 2, 2012 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Cantu was born in Brownsville on March 24, 1954 to Pablo Cantu and Lucia Duran Cantu. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan....
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...