Obituaries
Rena Mae Drash
Jul 15, 2009
Rena Mae Duval Drash, entered into eternal rest July 15, 2009 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. Rena was born August 26, 1925, in Morgan City, Louisiana. She had been a Brownsville resident since 1949. Rena served the Lord as a member of the Catholic Daughters and as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Her most important...
Jesse Morris Abel Vii
Jul 14, 2009
Jesse Morris Abel, VII, 88, of Olmito, entered into eternal rest at Solara Hospital in Harlingen on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. He grew up in Olmito and owned Abel Auto Repair, Abel Tractor Co. and Abel Gin, all in Olmito. He enjoyed playing guitar, fishing for catfish, and having fish frys. He was proud to have served in the...
Estanislao Martin
Jul 10, 2009
P aligncenter Mr. Estanislao Martin, 88, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Brownsville on Friday, July 10, 2009. Mr. Martin was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and was preceded in death by his wife Florentina Martin and a daughter Elvira Martin. Survivors include his children Maria Inez Renteria of Brownsville, Mercedes M. Gutierrez...
Maria Del Carmen Zepeda
Jul 8, 2009
Maria del Carmen Zepeda, 60, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Zepeda worked for the Brownsville Independent School District as a paraprofessional for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Zulema Gonzalez, a daughter, Melissa Salazar,...
Ovet Noe Fernandez
Jul 4, 2009
alignleftOn July 4 in Brownsville Texas, our beloved brother, loyal son and devoted friend known by his 22 nieces and nephews as Uncle Noe passed away unexpectedly and has left a legacy of memories he personally photographed throughout his 46 years we were blessed to have shared with him. Although often soft spoken, his artistic commemoration of every family...
Oscar "La Mantequilla" Enrique Garcia
Jul 2, 2009
Oscar La Mantequilla E. Garcia is now flying with Angels walking hand in hand with our Lord. He was born on February 27, 1927 and flew away at the age of 82 years on July 2, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He served with the US Army and fought during the World War II era,...
Mellie Louise Newton
Jun 29, 2009
Mellie Louise Newton, 75, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Mellie was totally devoted and dedicated as both mother and father to her children. She was involved...
Paulita Younger
Jun 29, 2009
alignleftPaulita Younger, 53, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into her eternal rest on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Paulita was born on May 11, 1956, in Brownsville, Texas, where she resided until the time of her death. She graduated from Brownsville High School in 1975, and dedicated her career to...
Harry Richard Hughey
Jun 23, 2009
Harry Richard Hughey, 80, of Los Fresnos, entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2009 at his residence. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie S. and Effie T. Hughey, and a sister, Lucille Lubbock Williams. He is survived by his sons, Michael H. Sharlene Kiff of Los Fresnos and Harry S. Hughey of Harlingen, his siblings,...
Aurora Fernandez
Jun 21, 2009
Aurora Santa Ana Fernandez, 86, passed away on Sunday evening, June 21, 2009, at Valley Regional Medical Center, Brownsville, Texas. She was born in Brownsville, Texas and was a life-long resident. She graduated from Brownsville High School and was married to Ramon Fernandez for 53 years. She was a wonderful wife and loving mother who enjoyed gardening, bowling, and...
Eddie Trevino, Sr.
Jun 19, 2009
Mr. Eddie Trevio, Sr., born May 20, 1931 in San Benito, Texas, entered into eternal rest at his home on Friday, June 19, 2009. A longtime Rio Grande Valley businessman, he was the owner of Trevios Furniture since 1965 in Brownsville and McAllen and previously owned Trevios Restaurant in Brownsville, recognized by Texas Monthly as home of the famous...
James Oliver Russell
Jun 17, 2009
Mr. James O. Russell, 85, of Brownsville, beloved father, grandfather, and uncle, entered into eternal rest on June 17, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center. A native of Morgan City, Louisiana, Mr. Russell was a well-known local businessman and shrimping fleet owner. A survivor of the Great Depression at a young age, he later worked on shrimp boats to...
Andrea Tapia Perez
Jun 12, 2009
alignleft Andrea Tapia Perez, 96, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, June 12, 2009 in League City, Texas with her loving family at her side. alignleft A native of Brownsville, Mrs. Perez had moved to Houston to live with her daughter 7 years ago. alignleftLeft behind to...
Susana Ramirez Zavala
Jun 11, 2009
Susana Ramirez Zavala, 75, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Houston, Texas surrounded by her loving family. A native of Mexico, Mrs. Zavala had been a resident of Houston for almost 40 years. She was an accomplished seamstress and worked for 33 years managing Custom Drapery Blinds in downtown Houston....
Antonio "Tony" Noe Villarreal
Jun 10, 2009
Antonio Noe Tony Villarreal, 59, of Brownsville, our beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas after a brief illness. Tony was born in Brownsville on January 16, 1950. He was a proud...
Ramon L. Delgado
Jun 9, 2009
Ramon L. Delgado, 59, loving son, brother, and uncle of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on June 9, 2009 at his residence. Ramon was born in Brownsville, on February 8, 1950 to Ramon and Esther L. Delgado. He graduated with the highest of honors from the University of Texas in Austin. He had been a pharmacist since 1973. He...
Enedina F. Avitia
May 28, 2009
aligncenterENEDINA FLORES AVITIA I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness 2 Timothy 4 Enedina Flores Avitia, 87, joined our Lord God in Heaven on May 28, 2009. Her Christian faith, dedication and mentoring provided direction to many who sought...
Lloyd Edgar Horn
May 23, 2009
Lloyd E. Horn, a longtime Brownsville resident, peacefully completed his earthly journey on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Louise Marie Stevenson Horn and his daughter and son-in-law, Gloria W. and Wilfred L. Rattigan. He is survived by two sisters, Alice Jean Cavender Dallas and Jan McCartney Houston; his daughters,...
Aurora Tamayo
May 17, 2009
Aurora Tamayo passed into her Lords hand on May 17, 2009 at the age of 88 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eulogio Tamayo. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Dolores Reyna, Janie Almeida, Terry Sarlo, sons; Albert Tamayo, Hector Tamayo, Joe Tamayo and all of their respective families. Aurora was a long time resident...
Ava Farroba Etheridge
May 14, 2009
Ava Beeba Farroba Etheridge, beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great aunt, passed away at her residence on May 14, 2009. Born in Brunswick, Georgia, Ava and her family had lived in Georgia and Florida before settling in Brownsville and living here for many years. After a very long and successful career, Ava recently retired from Rich Sea-Pak. Ava...
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