BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Bradley Dale Rule passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by loving family.   Bradley was born November 24, 1967 in Raymondville, Texas to Dale B. Rule and Lennie Lukardis (Doolie) Ernst Rule.   Bradley graduated from Port Isabel High School in 1987 and later relocated with his family to Brownsville, Texas. He was an avid watch collector and enjoyed drawing.   He was...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria Eva Avila, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the age of 85.   Born to Julio Perez and Eva Escobedo on July 13, 1935, in Brownsville, Texas, she was the 5th of 6 children. She was a graduate of Brownsville High School Class of 1955. She was considered a pioneer of her time as she completed her Bachelors Degree at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos and went on to earn her Masters of Education...

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – Concepcion Garza, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Tia, and sister passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the age of 92.   Concepcion, better known as Tia Coco to her family and friends was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 16, 1929. Tia Coco was a warrior of God all her life. From the age of 5 she was raised in Monterrey, Mexico where her parents moved with their family (7 children) to serve as missionaries. She completed her schooling in Mexico, but...

LOS FRESNOS, TX. – Adolph Weldon Bannert, Jr., 86, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021.   Adolph was born on April 18, 1935 in Gatesville, Texas. He was raised in a large German family of nine children – six boys and three girls – in Brownsville, Texas. The family moved to Los Fresnos after his sophomore year. At Los Fresnos High School, Adolph participated in FFA, choir where he was vice-president as a senior, and an actor in the senior...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Susan “Sue” Elizabeth Sharp of Rancho Viejo, Texas passed away at her home on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 79.   She was born on November 21, 1941 to Francis Hill Smith and Laura Louella (Frazier) Smith in Washington, D.C. Sue grew up in Beaver City, Nebraska where she attended elementary school and some high school. She received her GED from Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas, and then received her Licensed Practical Nurses license...

HARLINGEN, TX. – Alicia Llorente McDonnall, 93, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 20th of April 2021 in Selma, Texas.   Alicia was born on December 29, 1927 in Brownsville, Texas to her parents, Isabel Llorente and Francisca Llorente. She was the owner and operator of a flower shop until her retirement.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph McDonnall, and by three of her children.   Alicia is survived by her nine children,...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Jesus Garza entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 16th of April 2021 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of eighty-six.   Jesus was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served in the 82nd Airborne Division.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Lela "Toby" Garza, on the 3rd of December 2020; his parents, Antonio and Julia Garcia Garza; sister, Ramona Davila; and sister-in-law, Raquel Garza.    Jesus is survived by his...

Magdalena Maldonado, 44, beloved mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville.   Nina, as she was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Nina was an exceptional cook/baker who loved collecting recipes that she could prepare for her family and friends. Nina loved going to the beach, to the movies, and dancing and even danced in...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Pajita G. Rocha, age 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 7, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born and raised in El Higo, Veracruz. She married the love of her life, Juan Rocha in September of 1973 who preceded in her death in 1993. Pajita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt who loved to love on people. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Grandma.  She had a vivacious...

Robert Lee Dean, 82, beloved brother, partner, and friend entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 5, 2021.   Bob, as he was affectionately known to all, was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1938. After graduating from high school, Bob attended Milligan University in Elizabethton, Tennessee where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree. Bob later studied at Stetson University in DeLand Florida where he received his master’s degree. Bob was a champion and philanthropist for all Fine...