Obituaries
Marie "Connie" Concepcion Sanchez
Mar 16, 2009
Maria Concepcin Connie Sanchez, 58, of Brownsville, our beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin, teacher, and friend entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 16, 2009 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Connie was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She had been a dedicated educator with the B.I.S.D. for over 30 years. She dedicated her professional life to...
Dr. Roger Glenn Burns
Mar 16, 2009
Dr. Roger G. Burns, was born in Seymour, Indiana in 1944. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Dorothy Perrin Burns and his brother, Randy Burns. He is survived by his father, Ret. Col. Estel Burns and his brother, Ronnie Burns. Also surviving are his daughter, Danielle and his son, Jason, a niece, Amy Burns Hinojosa and...
Candida "Candy" M. Cantu
Mar 15, 2009
Mrs. Candida Candy M. Cantu, 92, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Solara Hospital in Brownsville. Left behind to eternally treasure her memory is her husband of 65 years, Carlos P. Cantu; her children, Carlos Luis and his wife Irma Cantu, Maria...
Jose "Guero Or Joey" Francisco Moya, Jr.
Mar 11, 2009
Jose Francisco Moya, Jr., 12, affectionately called Guero and Joey by his parents, entered into eternal rest at Texas Childrens Hospital in Houston on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the San Antonio Spurs. He was proud to have been fortunate to have met several of the San Antonio Spurs players...
Dora King Petrarca
Mar 9, 2009
Dora King Petrarca, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 9, 2009. Dora King Petrarca was born to Joe King and Agnus Sanchez King of Brownsville, TX. She spoke often of her experiences growing up at Snakeville. Her volunteering at U.S.O. dances in WW II. She was married to her...
Cruz S. Flores
Mar 8, 2009
Mr. Cruz S. Flores, 86, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at his residence Sunday, March 8, 2009. A lifelong resident of Brownsville, he worked as a cook at the Fort Brown restaurant, The Vermillion and at Friends. He proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Force. Mr. Flores was preceded in death...
Willis Andrew Wilson
Mar 6, 2009
Willis A. Wilson, 89, a lifelong resident of Brownsville went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2009 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Willis is survived by his wife of 58 years, June Wilson; his daughter Marilyn Galvan; his grandchildren Regina Budet Cerda, Danielle Mendoza, David Denton; his brother,...
Susana M. Schwarm
Mar 1, 2009
Susana M Schwarm, of Rancho Viejo, after a courageous 8 year battle with pancreatic cancer, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2009, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, with her family at her side. Her strength and tenacity throughout her illness had been, and will always be, an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. She was...
Refugia "Cookie" Coronado
Feb 28, 2009
Refugia Cookie Coronado, 83, beloved sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Ebony Lake Nursing Home. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Cookie was a lifetime parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Eulalia Villarreal Coronado; her brother,...
J C Hensley
Feb 23, 2009
Memorial services for J C Hensley are scheduled for Thursday, February 26, at 2:00 pm at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home in Brownsville. Entombment will follow to Buena Vista Burial Park. Military Honors will be conducted at the mausoleum by the VFW Post 2035 under the direction of District Commander Luis Lucio. J C was born on December 16, 1926 in...
Cruz V�Squez Garcia
Feb 12, 2009
Cruz Vsquez Garcia, 83, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home. A native of San Fernando Tamps., Mexico, Cruz had been a resident of Brownsville for over 50 years. He was a successful self-employed businessman. He was preceded in death by...
Maria M. Sierra
Feb 9, 2009
Maria M. Sierra, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt friend, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Monday, February 9, 2009. Mrs. Sierra was born in Brownsville and was a lifelong resident. She was preceded in death by her husband Ramiro Sierra, a sister Manuela Villarreal and 3 brothers, Mauricio, Alonzo and Rafael Moran. Left...
Roberto "Bob" Vela
Feb 5, 2009
Roberto Bob Vela, 46, beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at his residence in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Bob was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Bob was preceded in death by his step-father, Ruben H. Garza and by his brother, Jose Luis...
Elvira Martinez Gutierrez
Jan 31, 2009
Elvira M. Gutirrez, 91, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. A native of Dr. Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon, Mxico, she had been a resident of Brownsville for over 50 years. Elviras passions in life were...
Eugene Chosy
Jan 30, 2009
Eugene Chosy went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2009 at the age of 89 years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ruth, his sons: John Louise and William; four grandchildren: Sharon Kurt Kaufman, Rebecca Jason Danford, Shawn Diana Chosy, and Emily Juan Ayala; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Emma Ferrin and Irene Knepp; three...
Guadalupe C. Penland
Jan 18, 2009
Guadalupe C. Penland, 89, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Guadalupe was born in Brownsville, to one of Brownsvilles Pioneer Families Colunga Buses Jose and Maria Colunga. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Penland. Left behind to eternally treasure her memory are her son, Jack C....
Michael Jonathan Begum
Jan 17, 2009
Michael Jonathan Begum, 46, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Fink and by his father, Michael Begum. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Begum; his children, Michael, Jonathan, Karen, Anthony, Justin, Ashley, Stephany Begum; his brother, Alexander Begum;...
Eustolio "Daniel" Daniel Salazar
Jan 12, 2009
Eustolio Daniel Salazar, 70, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Daniel who was a native of Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, had been a resident of Brownsville for over 30 years. He was a...
Lucia Guajardo-Fraga
Jan 9, 2009
Miss Lucia Lucy Guajardo-Fraga, 93, beloved godmother, aunt, and cousin entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, January 9, 2009 in Houston, Texas. A native of Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico, Miss Guajardo was a resident of Brownsville for over 80 years before moving to Houston, Texas, 5 years ago where she lived with her goddaughter. She was...
Mary "May" Jane Obrzut
Jan 8, 2009
Mary May Obrzut, nee Smaga, age 90, died peacefully in Rancho Mirage, CA on January 8, 2009. Mrs. Obrzut was previously from Brownsville, Texas and Des Plaines, IL. She was the beloved wife of the late great Frank Babe Obrzurt; devoted sister of Lola Lill Borondy, Frank Lorraine Smaga, the late Josephine late Steve Sunday, and the late Harriet...
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