Obituaries

Consuelo "Chelo" G. Ibanez

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...

Aileen Laverne Brittain

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...

Emilia "Tia Mila" Gomez

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...

Adela Tamayo Cross

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

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...

Juan P. Garcia

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...

James Lee Shelton

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....

Lorraine Alcala De Rodriguez

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...

Larry Eugene Adkins

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...

Leonardo E. Trevino

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

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

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

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...

Juan S. Perez

Juan S. Perez

Aug 13, 2010

Juan S. Perez, 86, of Brownsville, Texas, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, August 13, 2010, at Sunshine Haven surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Mr. Perez was a sergeant in the Army serving in WWII. He worked in the maintenance department as a supervisor at Texas Southmost College...

Bertha Summerall-Ramirez

Bertha Summerall-Ramirez

Aug 12, 2010

Mrs. Bertha SummerallRamirez, 96, of Brownsville, Texas, beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ramirez was born on January 23, 1914, in Falfurrias, Texas, one of nine children born to Luisa and Augustin de la Pea. She graduated...

Lily Lerma Cardenas

Lily Lerma Cardenas

Aug 12, 2010

Lily Lerma Cardenas, 89, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on August 12, 2010 at her residence in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Cardenas was a founding member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the St. Joseph Church Auxiliary, and of the Catholic Daugthers of America. She was also a Watt Director for South...

Carlos Jose Acevedo, Jr.

Carlos Jose Acevedo, Jr.

Aug 6, 2010

Carlos Jose Acevedo, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June, 26, 2010 at the age of 61. Born October 13, 1948 in Laredo, Texas, Carlos was the first born son of Carlos Jose and Ana Maria Acevedo. His family moved to Brownsville in 1960 where he attended Central Jr. High School and went on to complete the ROTC...

Jane Ryan Sebern

Jane Ryan Sebern

Aug 2, 2010

Jane Ryan Sebern, 71, a resident of Brownsville since 1950, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2010. She was born September 18, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to John E. and Vera Ryan and moved to Brownsville as a child. She graduated from Brownsville High School with honors in 1956. She continued her education with a degree from...

Maria Mendez Medrano

Maria Mendez Medrano

Jul 29, 2010

Maria Mendez Medrano entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Ebony Lake Healthcare Center. She was born on November 8, 1920 in Brownsville, Texas. The Lord blessed her with 89 years of life. She was the daughter of Serafina Garcia Mendez and Wenceslado Mendez. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Oralia Perez

Oralia Perez

Jul 28, 2010

Oralia Perez, 78, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Perez was preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio and Inez B. Tovar her husband, Tino Perez and by a sister, Lupina Reyes Tovar. She is survived by her only son, Jose Eliud Tovar, a brother, Jose Luis Tovar, two...