Ramon G. Leal died peacefully on July 01, 2020 at the age of 88.  He was born in Brownsville, Texas on January 18, 1932 to Ysidro Leal and Matilde G. Leal.  He was their first born son, but the second of five surviving children.  His devotion to his family was obvious even at a young age, as he selflessly dropped out of school to help his father work the family farm at the age of 17.  On October 2, 1952, he was drafted to serve in the United States Army and deployed to...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Jose Vela, 64, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 25th of June 2020 in Brownsville, Texas.   Jose was a proud veteran and served honorably in the United States Navy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk.   He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Vela, and by his sister, Margarita Najera.   Left behind to cherish his memory is his mother, Julia Vela; his wife, Blanca; their daughter, Yvette, and son, Jose; his sister, Paula Rodriguez, and...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Josefina Paredes de Gutierrez entered into eternal rest in Brownsville, Texas on Wednesday, the 24th of June 2020 at the age of 92.   Josefina was born on April 11, 1928 and was raised in Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Mexico. Her favorite pastimes were reading, knitting, playing cards and dominos that she was able to enjoy with her sisters, daughters, and friends, and she also enjoyed dancing. She loved to travel and watch basketball and baseball...

Enero 1947  ~  Junio 2020 En la Ciudad de Brownsville Tx., el día 24 de junio, a las 5:45 p.m. en el seno de la Santa Madre Iglesia Católica, Apostólica y Romana dejó de existir el Prof. Andrés Rocha Delgadillo (Q.E.P.D.)   Con profundo dolor lo participan a usted: Su esposa: Sra. Nélida Delgado de Rocha. Sus hijos: Miriam Rocha Delgado, Andrés Rocha Delgado e Idalia Krezdorn-Rocha. Su nuera: Nubia Collazo de...

Jesus Christ accepted His humble and devoted servant Francisco Manuel Treviño into His arms on, Monday, June 22, 2020.  Frank was born on June 16, 1960, and lived most of his life in Brownsville, Texas. Frank had relocated to Olmito, Texas and was surrounded by his immediate family and siblings when he was called home. He had just turned 60 years old. On his birthday, he was surprised by a “Birthday Surprise Serenade” by many of his close friends and church choir. He...

Soundra Joan Herbert “Sonnie” Sommer, 87, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen Texas on Friday, June 19, 2020.   She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1933 to her parents, Aaron Harry Herbert and Doris Rosen Herbert. Soundra wed Marcel William “Buddy” Sommer on September 10, 1950 at Temple Beth-El in Brownsville, Texas.  She had three sons, Aaron Daniel, Mitchell Laughton, and Stephen Ira Sommer. Sonnie was active in...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Carol Jane Breen Collinsworth, loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 16th of June 2020 at the age of seventy-four.   Carol Jane was born in Mexico City, Mexico in 1946 to her parents, Jerome Phillip and Jane Turner Breen. She was extremely proud of her Mexican heritage, and she later obtained dual United States and Mexico citizenships. Carol met the love of her life, Larry, while attending...

On June 11, 2020, at age 74, James Collin George III, passed away at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. J.C. George II and Margaret Jane George, and his sister, Betty George Cotten. Known as Jim to family and friends, he was extraordinarily talented and adventurous. His adventures and love for the outdoors began in childhood with his father flying the pair down to Mexico for fishing trips, dove hunting in South Texas, and summers with his brother and cousins in East Texas. He...

Angie Arambula, 61, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, June 5, 2020, at her residence with her family at her side.        Angie was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. After graduating from Porter High School, Angie obtained her cosmetology license and opened her first salon, Master Designers. Several years later, Angie proudly opened Serenity Springs Day Spa and Salon....

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Hortensia “Tencha” C. Tijerina, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 5, 2020 in Kingwood, Texas, where she had been residing for the last year.   Tencha was born in Brownville, Texas, the youngest daughter of Jose Maria Cisneros and Margarita Hinojosa Cisneros. She was the last surviving child of Mr. and Mrs. Cisneros.   In 1955, Tencha married her high school sweetheart, Raul Tijerina, Jr....