All Obituaries

Mr. Edward E. R. Matthews, 64, our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas with his loving family at his side. Ed, as he was affectionately known to all, was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He entered the seminary and became an Oblate of Mary Immaculate which led him eventually to Brownsville, Texas. Ed served the Catholic community of Brownsville at both...

  Reynaldo “Ray” Almaguer Contreras, 84, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Ray, a native of San Benito, TX, was a longtime resident of Brownsville. As a young man, Ray was quite the athlete.He played football for the Greyhounds where he was Co-Captain of the football team. Ray also earned All District and All State honors. Ray played football while he served our country in the US Army....

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. – Lawrence A. Victor passed away on Wednesday, the 14th of August 2019 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of eighty-six. He was born to his parents, Boris and Sonia Kotok Victor on the 16th of June 1933 in Worcester, Massachusetts.   Lawrence was a very proud, generous, and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. A role model to others, he was a successful entrepreneur and businessman. In his spare time, Lawrence enjoyed playing golf...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Raquel Rios Garza entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 14th of August 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was eighty-seven years old.   Raquel was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and will always be remembered as an unassuming, modest, non-judgmental lady who loved unconditionally. She was known to keep and collect family mementos and memorabilia over the...

  Jesus Jose Garza Jr., 90, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Chuy as he was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville.  Chuy worked for the Harlingen Irrigation District for 45 years retiring as a Supervisor/Foreman. Chuy was devoted to his family. He was always looking after everybody and always willing to lend a helping hand to all. Chuy was the family’s...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Abigail Magdalynn Perez entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 9th of August 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was thirty years old.   Abigail will always be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, niece, cousin, and friend with a pure heart of gold. She was employed with Williamson County and in her spare time enjoyed photography, baking, and loved to travel, attending concerts, and...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Eugenia Sanchez entered into the glory of her eternal life at her residence on Friday, the 9th of August 2019. She was eighty-five years old.   Eugenia will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She and her late husband, Tiburcio, dedicated their lifetime to raising their family of five children, sending them each off to college, and were extremely proud of them for their college degrees and numerous...

Benita Lozano López, 95, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother entered the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Benita was born in Sattler, Texas and grew up working the fields in California and West Texas. She was one of 16 children born to Julia and Andres Lozano. Benita was 4 years old when she lost a pregnant sister to a tornado in Rockport, Texas. They lived in a house with...

On August 6, 2019, Jack Roger Hartwell (AKA “Ramblin’ Jack”) peacefully passed away at his home while listening to his beloved folk music.  Jack was born January 27, 1941 in Moline, Illinois. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, he attended Pan American University studying Engineering and drafting. He designed and built many pools in the RGV and opened Tejas Tub and Sauna Co. in Brownsville. Jack was a talented and well-known musician and singer in the...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Amelia P. Champion of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 01, 2019 in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by family at the age of 92.   Amelia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a strong, active individual who had a great sense of humor, while always telling it like it is. In her spare time she enjoyed bingo and the outdoors as well as cooking. Amelia was totally dedicated to her family. She obtained her...