BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Donald Giannangeli “Don” Johnson, age 87, passed away June 14, 2021, at his home in Brownsville, Texas. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio, on September 20, 1933, the son of Dominic Giannangeli Johnson and Virginia Workman Giannangeli Johnson.   After the early death of his father, Don moved to San Antonio at the age of 19. He found a job as an insurance adjuster. He then returned to Ohio to marry his high school sweetheart, Norma Jean Fantauzzi on...

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX. – Dr. Gerald R. Whitson of South Padre Island, Texas passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the age of 72.   He was born in Charleston, IL to his loving parents, Perry and Carolyn (Rasmussen) Whitson on May 4, 1949. He graduated with honors from Northwestern University Dental School in 1975. Dr. Whitson then proudly served his country as a Naval Dentist at the Naval Station Great Lakes in Lake County, IL. He completed his Oral Maxillofacial residency at...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Beatrice G. Morrow entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 10th of June 2021 in the comfort of her residence in Brownsville, Texas at the grand age of one hundred years.   A complete obituary is currently being composed and will be published once finalized.   Visiting hours will be held on Friday, the 16th of July 2021 between the hours of five o’clock in the afternoon and eight o'clock at night, with the recitation of the holy rosary to...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – John Paul Reese, 88, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 10th of June 2021 at his residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by his family.   John was born on February 9, 1933 in Dallas County, Texas, beloved son of Reverend Paul Reese and Emma Harris Scott Reese. He will be remembered for his intelligence, dry humor, hard work, and being a determined provider for his family.   He was preceded in death by his son, John Edric...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria Garza, 69, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 10th of June 2021 at her residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her family.   Thank you Mom for being someone we always have been able to turn to for acceptance, assurance, and love. Someone who taught us values that will last a lifetime, someone who keeps growing dearer to us all the time. Thank you Mom for filling our life with so much love. No matter where we...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Patricia Ruth Basler, beloved wife and mother was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on March 17, 1931 and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the age of 90.   She spent most of her adult life in Brownsville where she and her husband Alfred Basler, Jr. (deceased) raised three children. Patricia was a Christ follower who showed her love by being a faithful, steady, and unswerving presence in the lives of her family and friends. She was a member of...

Bruno Hugo Zavaleta Jr., 75, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Brownsville, TX. After being in hospice care for cancer, he died peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Bruno was preceded in death by his parents, Bruno Hugo Zavaleta Sr. and Beatrice Marques Zavaleta; and an aunt Maria Magdalena “Manena” Zavaleta. Bruno is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rita Bada Zavaleta; daughter, Rita Maria Zavaleta Olvera and son-in-law Jose Rolando Olvera Jr; son, Bruno Hugo Zavaleta...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Rohde N. Zapata entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 4th of June 2021 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of eighty-nine.   Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, the 8th of June 2021 between the hours of five o'clock in the evening to eight o'clock at night. A Chapel Service will begin at seven o'clock Tuesday evening within the East Chapel of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. All services will conclude following the chapel service and in accordance with...

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. – Mary Lou (Lindstrom) Crowley, 89, passed away on Thursday, the 3rd of June 2021 at her residence in Rancho Viejo, Texas surrounded by her daughters.   Mary Lou was born on September 23, 1931 in Park City, Utah, the daughter of Louis and Florence D. Lindstrom. She was a devoted wife and mother who always provided a loving home for her family. A devout Catholic, she was a faithful parishioner of Our Heavenly Father Catholic Church in Olmito, Texas   She...

Gilberto Martinez, Jr., 68, beloved brother, uncle, godfather, cousin, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Toe, as he was affectionately known to all was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. Toe enjoyed hunting, camping and spending time with family and friends. Toe was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all those all fortunate enough to have known him. Toe was preceded in death by his...