Obituaries
Emilio Emeterio "Red" Gomez
Apr 16, 2011
Emilio Emeterio Red Gomez entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at the age of 67, after courageously battling cancer while living in San Benito, Texas. He was born on August 3, 1943 in Brownsville, Texas. He was the son of Alfonso Esteban and Maria Coy Gomez. He graduated from Brownsville High School in 1963, and became...
Antonio "Tony" Garza
Apr 9, 2011
Antonio Tony Garza , Senior, 70, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Solara Hospital in Brownsville, Texas in the presence of his loving family. Tony, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, was born on September 30, 1940. In spite of his humble...
Virginia "Jenny" Lee Mathers
Apr 7, 2011
Thank you to the community for the multitude of thoughts and prayers, however, on April 7, 2011, Virginia Jenny Hollon Mathers passed away at the age of 45 at Sunshine Have Hospice Facility in Olmito, Texas. She was born on August 31, 1965, in Brownsville Texas to James and Wanda Hollon. Jenny was preceded in death by her father,...
Damaso Parra
Apr 1, 2011
Damaso Parra, 84, beloved husband, father, fatherinlaw, grandfather, greatgrandfather, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, April 1, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Parra, who was born in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico on December 11, 1926, came to live in Brownsville as a young boy. He was a parishioner of...
Winston Dwight Hendrick
Mar 28, 2011
Winston Dwight Hendrick, 83, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Monday evening, March 28, 2011 in his home. He was born in Los Angeles, California on September 18, 1927. Mr. Dwight Hendrick served the people of Mexico, in missionary services, for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by Doris Hendrick, his late wife David Hendrick, a son...
Amalia Cisneros Cisneros
Mar 23, 2011
Amalia Cisneros Cisneros, a resident of Brownsville, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at her residence in the company of her family. Amalia was born in Brownsville in 1921, to Antonio Cisneros, a noted local artist, and his wife Concepcion Villarreal Cisneros. She was preceded in death by her parents, by a sister, Refugio Cisneros Henderson, by her brothers...
Margarito Saldana Ramirez
Mar 22, 2011
Margarito Saldaa Ramirez, 58, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brotherinlaw, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on March 22, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was born on September 28, 1952 in General Escobedo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had lived all his life...
Carolina Alvarez
Mar 17, 2011
Carolina Alvarez, 72, beloved sister, sisterinlaw, aunt, and friend, entered into the glory of her eternal life unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 17, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. A native of Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Carolina had been a resident of Brownsville for many years. Carolina was a devoted sister and aunt...
Josefa "Chepa" Medina Ayala
Mar 12, 2011
Josefa Chepa Medina Ayala A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Her children respect and bless her her husband joins in with words of praise. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear...
Maria Ninfa Cisneros De Ruiz
Mar 9, 2011
Maria Ninfa La Pajarita Cisneros de Ruiz, 92, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, motherinlaw, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on March 9, 2011 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home. Ninfa enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends. God blessed her with a long beautiful life filled with family and many friends. She was...
Howard Victor Reed
Mar 5, 2011
Today, we acknowledge and celebrate the passing of one of Texas gentle giants. Howard Victor Reed, 87, of Austin, formally of Brownsville, Texas passed away peacefully on March 5, 2011, in the comfort and surrounded by his family. Howard was a Renaissance Man. As, first and foremost, a family man, Howard was also a rancher and international businessman. Howard...
Delia Yznaga Perez
Mar 2, 2011
Longtime Brownsville educator, Delia DY Yznaga Prez, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at her home surrounded by her children. Mrs. Prez was born on April 20, 1921 in San Antonio to Manuel Aniceto and Aurora Rios Yznaga. Her family moved to Brownsville in 1935. Delia graduated from Brownsville High School in 1938. Thereafter, Delia earned a...
Carlos Alberto Estrada
Mar 1, 2011
Carlos Alberto Estrada December 21, 1914 March 1, 2011 Carlos Alberto Estrada, 96, of Brownsville, TX, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. He was born in Mexico, D.F, Mexico, the third and youngest child of The Honorable Fidencio and Otilia Estrada, who preceded him in death, as did his two older siblings, Jorge and...
Mrs. Irene Garcia
Mar 1, 2011
Irene Garcia, 71, beloved mother, motherinlaw, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at her residence in Olmito surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifetime resident of the BrownsvilleOlmito area, Mrs. Garcia was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her family. She touched...
Jose "Henry" Enrique Mendez
Feb 28, 2011
Jose Enrique Mendez Retired Captain, 79, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather left to be with the Lord our Savior on February 28, 2011. He passed away peacefully at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Psalm 23: The Lord is my Shepherd there is nothing I shall not want. In verdant pastures...
Maria Campos Oakley
Feb 25, 2011
Maria Campos Oakley, June 1939 February 2011, has died and entered into eternal glory with our Lord. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Maria was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. She founded Marias El Torito restaurants which continue to operate. She was the beloved wife of Karl Oakley for 50 years and was...
Alvaro Hernandez
Feb 24, 2011
Alvaro Hernandez, 48, beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, brotherinlaw, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and friends. Alvaro was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was born on February 01, 1963 one of four...
Roberto Edgardo Monroy
Feb 24, 2011
Roberto Edgardo Monroy, 54, beloved husband, father, brother, brotherinlaw, uncle, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life after a brief illness on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and friends. Roberto was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was born on January 18, 1957 to Edmundo...
Juan Antonio Munoz
Feb 23, 2011
Juan Antonio Muoz, 75, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, in Cedar Park, Texas surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle against cancer. Juan was born in Brownsville on May 12, 1935. Juan will be dearly missed by all those fortunate to have known...
Josefina P. Garza
Feb 11, 2011
Josefina P. Garza, 88, beloved wife, mother, motherinlaw, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt, and friend, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, February 11, 2011 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. A native of Mexico D. F, Mexico, Mrs. Garza had been a resident of Brownsville since 1963. Prior to immigrating to...
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