All Obituaries

Mrs. Zoila B. Cisneros, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, June 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Left to eternally treasure their memories of her, are her beloved husband of 57 years, Alfonso Cisneros; her children, Lupita (Manuel) Hernandez, Alfonso (Yolly) Cisneros, Laura (Luis) Ramirez and Norma Cisneros. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren; 3...

Gloria Colunga Farroba,beloved mother, grandmother and daughter, went to be with our Lord on June 20, 2019. Gloria was born January 20, 1939 in Brownsville, Texas the eldest daughter of Jose Colunga, Jr. and Margaret (Harrison)Colunga. She was a graduate of Brownsville High School, Class of 1957 where she was the Drum Majorette of the Golden Eagle Band. Gloria was full of life and her gift of spreading joy and laughter will be missed by all who knew her.  She loved to sing and was...

HARLINGEN, TX. - Harold David Wright, Sr. RN passed away on Wednesday, the 12th of June 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas at the age of seventy-four. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Cornelia "Connie" R. Wright on November 19, 2017. Harold is survived by 4 children: Mary Scott (David), Harold D. Wright Jr., Michael B. Wright, and Scott M. Wright (Cynthia); 13 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Graveside service will take place at...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Bertha Barron Lopez, 93, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Fox Hollow Post Acute surrounded by her loving family. Bertha was born on November 4, 1925 to Luis G. Barron and Angelita L. Barron. She attended local schools, graduating in 1944. She married Francisco M. Lopez, Jr. on June 3, 1946 and had seven children. Bertha was a woman of great faith and instilled that...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Henry Philip Greenspan, 66, died in his Brownsville home on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Born in Boston, Henry was adopted at an young age by his beloved parents Benny & Dorothy Greenspan, also of Boston. After graduating from what is now known as New England Hebrew Academy and some time studying at Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, Henry moved to Israel where he lived, worked, and studied at Kibbutz Mishmarot for a brief period in the early 1970s. Like his father,...

On Saturday 8th of June, surrounded by her immediate family, our beloved Martha, was embraced by our Lord's loving arms. Martha was quite a character, to say the least. Loving, fun, witty, loud..etc, all these amazing qualities describe her, but the one that stands out in my heart, was her God given ability to serve others. No matter what you needed or when, she constantly made herself available, she would help others as best she could. Martha, helped raised all of her nieces and nephews...

Maria Elida "Lily" Torres, 86 of Austin, Texas entered into eternal rest with her loving family by her side on June 8, 2019. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on December 29, 1932. Those who knew Maria Elida, will remember that there was nothing more she cherished or enjoyed than being with her family, teaching, dancing, traveling, and the love of God. She always considered herself a teacher, not only in math in which she excelled, but in life were she was exceptional. Maria Elida...

Enrique Alfredo Gonzalez (81), known to many as EA or Henry, entered into eternal rest at Solara Hospital on Wednesday, June 05, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Henry was born in Brownsville, Texas in 1937. Twelve days later, his future Wife of fifty-nine years, Ciria Vera, was also born in Brownsville and they grew up only miles apart. He attended school at St. Joseph Academy and graduated from Brownsville High School in 1955. He attend Texas Southmost College and earned his bachelor's...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Margal Miles Vicars, 93, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather entered into the glory of eternal life on Friday, May 31, 2019 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on March 13, 1926 in Meridian, Texas. Margal is predeceased by his parents, Bertie Mae & Marshall Vicars; his wife, Sarita Fabra Vicars and his daughter, Janice Vicars Verner. Left behind to eternally treasure his memory are his son, Margal M. Vicars Jr. (Dianne); grandson, Jayson Verner;...

Maria Elisa Ramos, 92, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest in Edinburg, Texas on Monday, May 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Tapia Ramos on November 19, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her father, Isabel de la Torre and her mother Maria Martinez de la Torre; sisters, Francisca Olivarez and Paulita Martinez; a brother, Isabel de la Torre; a grandson, Raul Ramos, Jr.; and 2 sons-in-law, Margarito Ramirez, Sr. and Raul...