Obituaries
Hector Silva Jr.
Nov 25, 2011
Hector Silva Jr., 36, our beloved father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, November 25, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Hector a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, was born on January 29, 1975 to Hector and Teresa Garcia...
Edsal L. Sargent
Nov 20, 2011
Edsal L. Sargent,39, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde E. Sargent and Mariana Sargent. He is survived by his brothers Jaime Sargent Claudio Sargent and sisters, Mina Sargent, Eloina Sargent. sisters in law brothers in law, Carmen de Leon, Connie Sargent, Miguel Raya, and Lenin...
William Lewis Rentfro
Nov 20, 2011
William Lewis Rentfro entered into the nearer presence of God on Sunday, November 20 2011 at Sunshine Haven, Olmito, Texas. Born in Brownsville on January 31 1958, the son of Lenora and Daniel Rentfro, he was predeceased by his father, Daniel Rentfro Sr., and his grandparents, Robert Byron and Eleanor Russell Rentfro and Lewis Bayard and Gladys H. Going....
Elia Martinez Cuevas
Nov 17, 2011
Elia Cuevas, 95, of Brownsville, our beloved mother, motherinlaw, grandmother, greatgrandmother, greatgreatgrandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Sunshine Haven Hospice Facility in Olmito, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Doa Elia was born on November 3, 1916 in Cd. Victoria, Tamps., Mexico one of 12 children....
Rogelio C Larrasquitu
Nov 13, 2011
Rogelio C. Larrasquitu, 80, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Houston, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Apa as he was lovingly called by his grandchildren loved gardening and was very proud of his garden and sharing with his family, friends and neighbors. He was a man of faith who instilled morals, values...
Ray Sommer Leonard
Nov 10, 2011
Ray Sommer Leonard, 93, of Harlingen, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg surrounded by her loving family. Ray was born on May 4, 1918 in Brownsville, Texas to Oscar and Laura Sommer, members of a pioneer Brownsville family. After graduating from Brownsville High School in 1936, she attended Business...
David D Barrera
Nov 9, 2011
Longtime community activist, David D. Barrera, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2011, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Mr. Barrera now joins his high school sweetheart and wife of 53 years, Ramona Najar Barrera, as well as his mother and father, five brothers and a sister, as well as many of his fellow soldiers,...
Ra�L Garc�A
Nov 5, 2011
Family, faith and responsibility define the life of Ral Garca Craftsman soldier banker community volunteer more than any job title or skill set, Ral Garcas life was defined by his marriage, as he was seldom seen without Amanda, his loving wife of 65 years, by his side. Their dedication to one another was a testament to the Biblical definition...
Miguel Angel Garza
Nov 4, 2011
Miguel Angel Garza, 88, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, November 04, 2011, 2011 in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. A native of La Grulla,Texas born to Gregorio Garza Quiroga and Guadalupe Vera Garza September 29, 1923. He was a resident of Brownsville for many years. Mr. Garza was preceded in death by his...
Manuela "Mela" Granado Delgado
Oct 31, 2011
Manuela Granado Delgado, 88, our beloved mother, motherinlaw, sister, sisterinlaw, grandmother, greatgrandmother, greatgreatgrandmother, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, October 31, 2011at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Delgado was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. A devout Catholic, she was a faithful and devoted...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Gil Reyes, Jr.
Oct 29, 2011
Rodolfo Rudy Gil Reyes, Jr., 47, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Rudy was born on October 25, 1964 in Brownsville, Texas to Rodolfo and Lydia Cortez Reyes. Rodolfo was better known as Little Rudy. He had a tremendous heart of gold, and a...
Angela C. Guerra
Oct 29, 2011
Angela C. Guerra, 63, of Brownsville, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Angela was born on October 1, 1948 in Sebastian, Texas. She had been a resident of Brownsville for numerous years....
Rosalinda C. Valdez
Oct 26, 2011
Rosalinda C. Valdez, 69, beloved mother, daughter, sister, motherinlaw, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sisterinlaw, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at her residence in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Rosie was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She and her husband...
Cynthia "Cindy" Diane Clough-Mwahozi
Oct 23, 2011
Cynthia D. Cindy CloughMwahozi, 54, of Brownsville, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on October 19, 1957, to John and Alice Clough. She was preceded in death by her father, John Clough, Sr. her uncle, James Jimmy Margenau her aunt, Carlota Beto Garza maternal grandparents, Ernest Henry...
Amador Vela
Oct 22, 2011
Amador Vela, 86, born in Laredo, Texas on November 02, 1924, son of Julian Vela Pena and Virginia Trevino. He was a WW II veteran, having served with the 3rd Infantry division in Europe, where after a year in combat, he was captured and held as a prisoner of war by the Germans. He was released after termination of...
David Ricardo Gonzalez
Oct 17, 2011
David Ricardo Gonzalez, 53, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. David was a 1977 graduate of Homer Hanna High School. He was a Master Electrician having worked for Gallegos Electric for 23 years. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Rosemary Gonzalez of Brownsville five children,...
Delma A Sierra
Oct 15, 2011
Delma A. Sierra, 61, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, motherinlaw, daughterinlaw, sisterinlaw, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Delma, a native of Kingsville, was born on April 30, 1950 to Raymond and Esther Gomez the oldest of...
Margarita "Maggie" C Montalvo
Oct 12, 2011
Mrs. Margarita C. Montalvo, 80, beloved wife, mother, motherinlaw, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Maggie, as she was affectionately known, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She received her Bachelors degree in...
Fernando H. Coronado
Oct 10, 2011
The Lord greeted our father, Fernando Coronado, Monday evening. His enthusiasm for the Lord never wavered throughout his life. After serving in the Phillipine Islands during WWII and marrying his love and support, Margaret Garcia, he went off to attend Abilene Christian to complete a degree. Before retirement, he started the church work in Sinton and Weslaco, Texas. Dad...
Ruben Alvarado Sr.
Sep 28, 2011
Ruben Alvarado ,61, our beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 10, 1950, Mr. Alvarado was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. A veteran of the...