Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...