Obituaries
Maria Mercedes Gonzalez
Oct 20, 2010
Maria Colunga Gonzalez, 97, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning October 20, 2010 in San Antonio, TX . Maria was a God fearing, devoted woman always helping her family and others. She has been joyfully reunited with her Parents: Mr. Jose Colunga Sr. and Mrs. Maria Fortaine Colunga her brothers: Jose Jr., Roberto,...
Jesus "Jesse" Pe�A
Oct 16, 2010
Jesus Jesse Pea, 49, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, entered into eternal rest at his residence surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 16, 2010 in Brownsville, Texas, after a hardfought battle with cancer. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and had worked for SaintGobain Abrasives formerly known as Norton for 23 years Jesse enjoyed hunting, fishing...
Virginia G. Estrada
Oct 16, 2010
Virginia G. Estrada, 92, of Brownsville, TX, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2010, following a brief illness. She was born in Brownsville, TX, October 31, 1917, the only child of Juan and Virginia Garza, who preceded her in death. Having just celebrated her 70th wedding anniversary on October 6, she is survived by the love of her...
Alberto "Betin" Cortez
Oct 12, 2010
Alberto Cortez, 6o, beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a brief but valiant battle against cancer. Betin as he was known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was born...
David Saenz
Oct 6, 2010
David Saenz, 48, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend departed for his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, after a valiant battle against colon cancer, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, David was the third son born to Jose P. and Maria Elena Saenz on October 16,...
Evelia G. Hinojosa
Oct 6, 2010
Miss Evelia G. Hinojosa, 98, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on October 6, 2010 at Ebony Lake Healthcare Center. Miss Hinojosa is was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Guadalupe G. Hinojosa, two brothers, Leonardo G. and Emiliano G. Hinojosa, a sister, Lydia H. Trevio and a nephew, Carlos E. Hinojosa, Sr. She is survived by...
Sylvia Gershowitz
Oct 3, 2010
Sylvia Sommer Gershowitz, 90, passed away in El Paso October 3, 2010. She was born July 31, 1920 to Oscar and Laura Sommer in Brownsville, Texas. After 81 years in Brownsville, she moved up north to El Paso to be with her daughter and son after the death of her beloved husband of 56 years, Alex. Her petite stature...
Consuelo "Chelo" G. Ibanez
Sep 30, 2010
Consuelo G Ibanez, 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at her home after a long battle with Cancer. Consuelo was a lifetime resident of Brownsville, coowner of St. Francis Bookstore, member of St. Mary Mother of the Church , an in active member of the Altar rosary society, served at both Immaculate Conceptions Church and...
Emilia "Tia Mila" Gomez
Sep 25, 2010
Miss Emilia Gomez, 90, beloved sister, aunt, and greataunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Ebony Lake Healthcare Center. Emilia, affectionately known as Tia Mila by family and friends, was the sixth child born to Tirso Gomez and Casimira Gonzalez Gomez in El Calaboz, Texas. Although Tia Mila never had children...
Aileen Laverne Brittain
Sep 25, 2010
Aileen LaVerne Hanna Brittain went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 25, 2010. She was born in Brownsville on May 18, 1918 and was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, James K. Brittain. As promised by the Word, Aileen will join those who have gone before her including her parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth Bessie...
Adela Tamayo Cross
Sep 21, 2010
Adela Tamayo Cross, 89, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mrs. Cross was preceded in death by her husband Gonzalo Cross in 1995 by a son, Armando Cross in 1974 and by a grandson, Johnny Cross in 1999...
Luis C. Oliva
Sep 16, 2010
Luis C. Oliva, 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Left behind to treasure their memories of Luis is his loving wife , Amber C. Oliva a son Luis Adrian Samantha Oliva a daughter, Patricia Lee Rene Guerra...
James Lee Shelton
Sep 13, 2010
James Lee Shelton of Brownsville, Texas passed from this life on September 13, 2010. Jim was born on October 8, 1929 to James L. and Blanche Shelton , farmers in the Hanover, Indiana area. He chose the Air Force as his career and was stationed across the country and did two tours of duty overseas in the Far East....
Juan P. Garcia
Sep 13, 2010
Juan P. Garcia Top Sarge beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, September 13, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family, and his caring provider, Dora Garcia. J.P. was the first born son of Rosalio and Carmen P. Garcia. He attended St. Josephs Academy Middle School and...
Larry Eugene Adkins
Sep 9, 2010
Larry E. Adkins, 74, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, entered into eternal res on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home. Larry was born in Avoca, NE on Jan. 23, 1936. He proudly served his country as a member of the Army of the United States for 20 years. After his retirement from the...
Lorraine Alcala De Rodriguez
Sep 9, 2010
Lorraine Alcala de Rodriguez, 94, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Jos RodrguezAlejandro. Left to eternally treasure their memories of her are her children, Dr. Jos Ral Guadalupe Lydia Rodriguez, Dr. Juan Francisco Eugenia Rodriguez, Lic. Irma...
Leonardo E. Trevino
Aug 29, 2010
Leonardo E. Trevino, 92, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Trevino was a World War II Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Augustina G. Trevino and a brother, Frank Trevino. He is survived by his sons, Leonard...
Olivia G. Hernandez
Aug 27, 2010
Olivia G. Hernandez, 101, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 27, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hernandez was preceded in death by her husband, Conrado Hernandez, and her daughters, Ernestina Casarez and Evangelina Gonzalez. Left to cherish their memories of her are her children, Conrado Guadalupe Hernandez, Jr., Carlos Margarita Hernandez,...
Alicia Lucinda Rodriguez
Aug 15, 2010
Alicia Hernandez Rodriguez entered into eternal rest, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, August 15, 2010. She was born on January 6, 1966 in Brownsville, Texas to Roberto and Stella Hernandez. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter and loyal friend to many. She was preceded in death by her father Roberto Raul Hernandez. She is survived by...
Jesus M. "Chuy" Hinojosa
Aug 14, 2010
Jesus Maria Hinojosa Chuy, 79, our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend, entered into the Glory of his Eternal Life on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pharr, Texas on May 26, 1931, Chuy, as he was affectionately known to his family, friends, and customers had been...
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