Obituaries
Mary "Lala" Cavazos Diaz
Nov 20, 2010
Mary C. Diaz born July 18, 1922, passed away on November 20, 2010, in Brownsville, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Manuel Diaz, Sr. her father, Ezequiel Enking Cavazos, Jr., and mother Rosaura Cortina Cavazos, as well as two sisters Nena Cavazos Bujanos and Mary Helen Cavazos Rivas. She is survived by her three children:...
Concepcion "Kino" Camarillo
Nov 18, 2010
Mr. Concepcion Kino Camarillo, 92, beloved father, fatherinlaw, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Kino as he was affectionately known was born in Cuero, Texas on March 25, 1918. He was a lifetime resident of Brownsville...
Maria Elena Rendon Salinas
Nov 14, 2010
Maria Elena Rendon Salinas, 89, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend entered into the eternal glory of heaven on Sunday, November 14, 2010 surrounded by her loving family at Valley Regional Medical Center. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Mrs. Salinas was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In her spare time, she loved to crochet and...
Dahlia Nora Pineda
Nov 12, 2010
Dahlia Nora Pineda, 48, a loving and caring daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend to many, entered eternal life on November 12, 2010. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on October 25, 1962 to her loving parents Johnny I. Pineda and Gracie Martinez Pineda. Dahlia was a 1979 Porter High School graduate at the age of 16. She...
Mary Lou Bannert
Nov 7, 2010
Los Fresnos, TXWith her family at her bedside, Mary Lou Keillor Bannert, 71 peacefully passed on to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2010, after a valiant, fiveryear struggle with cancer. Mary Lou was born on December 23, 1938, in Chicago. She graduated from Morton High School in Cicero, Illinois. In July of 9157 she married Adolph...
Jose Mendieta, Jr.
Nov 7, 2010
Jose Mendieta, Jr., 59, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on November 7, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Mr. Mendieta enjoyed fishing and feeding his birds. He is survived by his children, Juan Mendieta, Jesse Mendeta, Lizzette Wachowiak and Geronimo Mendieta a sister, Juana Mendieta and seven grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., Sunday, November...
Genaro Garza, Jr.
Nov 6, 2010
Genaro Garza, Jr., 57,of San Benito, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Harlingen Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father Genaro Garza a son, Genaro Eleazar Garza and 2 brothers, Mike and Felix Garza. Left to eternally treasure his memory are his loving wife, Alice Garza of San Benito his daughter, Debbie...
Grady Herbert Wilson
Nov 6, 2010
Grady Wilson, 82, died November 6, in a local hospital. Mr. Wilson was born in Townley, Alabama on August 18, 1928. In 1979, he moved to Brownsville after a successful career in the U.S. Air Force. He retired at the rank of CMSGT. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Georgia, and four daughters, Sheila Beckett and her husband...
Hector Yznaga
Nov 4, 2010
Longtime Brownsville attorney Hector Yznaga died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 in Brownsville. Mr. Yznaga was born on July 19, 1925 in San Antonio to Manuel Aniceto and Aurora Rios Yznaga. His family, which includes older sisters Delia and Evita, eventually moved to Brownville in 1935. All three children attended and graduated from the public school system in Brownsville. Hector...
Captain Konstantinos "Kostas" D Bournakis
Nov 1, 2010
Captain Konstantinos D. Bournakis, 59, beloved husband, father, son, brother, brotherinlaw, uncle, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, November 1, 2010 while at sea onboard the MV Star Sigma. Kostas, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was born in Piraeus, Greece on May 21, 1951. His job brought him to...
Laquetta Sue Hannah
Oct 30, 2010
Laquetta Sue Hannah, 69, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. A longtime resident of Brownsville, Sue was a loyal and dedicated employee at Valley Federal Employees Credit Union for many years, as ManagerTreasurer. Sue...
Santos Galvan
Oct 30, 2010
Funeral services for Santos Galvan, 86, beloved father, brother, grandfather, greatgrandfather, uncle, and friend were held Nov. 1, 2010 at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Port Isabel. Mr. Galvan entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. A native of Cruillas, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mr. Galvan...
Jayden Lee Garcia
Oct 28, 2010
Baby Jayden Lee Garcia joined Gods Legion of Angels on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Left to eternally treasure his memory are his loving parents: Juanita Lopez and Jose Garcia Jr. his sister, Venisha Marie Colon his maternal grandmother, Guadalupe Lopez his paternal grandparents, Jose L. and Josefa Garcia and numerous aunts, uncles,...
Ellener Jule Lawrence
Oct 27, 2010
Ellener Jule Lawrence, 72, passed away early Wednesday October 27, 2010, at Sunshine Haven Hospice in Olmito, Texas, after a brief, but complicated illness. Ellener was born December 13, 1937 in Erie, PA and moved to Brownsville with her family in 1946, where she lived and dedicated the majority of her life to teaching. Ellener graduated from Brownsville High...
David Walton Wilhite
Oct 26, 2010
David Walton Wilhite passed away at his home in Bayview on the morning of Tuesday, October 26, 2010, age the age of 59 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Buda, Texas to Jane and Gayle Wilhite on May 16th, 1951. David was the founder and CEO of South Texas Woodmill, member and pastPresident of the Texas...
Jose Ignacio Araujo
Oct 26, 2010
Jose Ignacio Araujo, 87, native of San Luis Potosi, longtime resident of Brownsville, TX entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at his residence. Left to eternally treasure his memory are his beloved wife of 62 years, Flora Araujo, their children: Maria Ninfa Araujo, Jose Mauro Araujo, Jose Rodolfo Araujo Adelaida, Israel Araujo Rebecca, Rosa Elena Caraveo...
Petra Alvarez Farias
Oct 23, 2010
Petra Alvarez Farias was born on July 24, 1915, in Brownsville, Texas, third oldest of nine children. She was ninetyfive years old. She was known as the matriarch of the Alvarez family and was revered and respected by all who knew her. Petras parents, Francisco Alvarez and Vicenta Gonzalez Alvarez opened La Union General Store at 13th and Tyler...
Blanca Estella Guerra
Oct 23, 2010
Blanca Estella Guerra, 57, beloved daughter, sister, sisterinlaw, aunt, coworker, and friend, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle with cancer. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Blanca was born on March 13, 1953. She was...
Olalla Garza Perales
Oct 21, 2010
Olalla Garza Perales, 96, a lifelong resident of Brownsville, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 21, 2010. She was born February 13, 1914 to Adolfo Garza and Luisa Rodriguez Garza. She is preceded in death by her husband, Martin C. Perales brothers, Damas Garza, Felix Garza, Adolfo Garza, Benito Garza, Guadalupe Garza, Urbano Garza, and Jesus Garza a...
Lidia Acosta
Oct 21, 2010
Lidia Acosta, 87, of Brownsville entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Left to eternally treasure her memory is her husband Octavio Acosta her children: Efrain Luz Acosta, Humberto Francis Acosta, Hector Virginia Acosta, and Norma Acosta her sister Fidencia Manuel Mendieta, 10 grandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren, and numerous...
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