Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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