Obituaries

Jun 8, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Yolanda Longoria Swanson, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, the 8th of June 2025 in Brownsville, Texas, at the age of 71.

Born on November 12, 1953, in McAllen, Texas, Yolanda was a vibrant spirit from the start. She was raised in Brownsville and graduated from Brownsville High School, where she was...

Jun 7, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Vicente "Gus" Guzmán entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 7th of June 2025, in the comfort of his Brownsville residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was 104 years of age.

Vicente was born January 22, 1921, in Martindale, Texas, son of the late Nazario and Florencia Guzmán. He was the thirteenth of fourteen children.

Vicente spent his...

Jun 1, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - John Charles "Sonny" Wagner entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 1st of June 2025 in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his loving family. He was 95 years of age.

Sonny was born on February 9 , 1930 in Brownsville, Texas, son of the late John Joseph Wagner and Manuela Perez. He graduated from Brownsville High School and went...

May 24, 2025

May 10, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Carmela T. "Carmen" Castillo entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 10th of May 2025 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. She was 80 years of age.

Carmen was born in Edinburg, Texas on November 26, 1944, daughter of the late Jose Castillo and Francisca D. Castillo. She was a graduate of Brownsville High School Class...

May 3, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Alicia Perez Stevenson entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 3rd of May 2025 in the comfort of her Brownsville residence surrounded by her family. She was 93 years of age.

Alicia Stevenson was born in Brownsville, Texas on August 30, 1931, daughter of the late Alfonso Perez and Consuelo Samano Perez. She was a graduate of Villa...

May 1, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Juan Olivares entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 1st of May 2025 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 83 years of age.

Opera was born on February 13, 1942 in Matamoros, Mexico, son of the late Juan Olivares and Silvestra "Betty" Terrell. He was raised in Brownsville,...

Apr 27, 2025

PORT ISABEL, TX. – Fulgencio “Gencho” Buitureira, Sr. was born on the 28th of July 1931, in Brownsville, Texas. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and brother.

Gencho entered into his eternal rest on Sunday, the 27th of April 2025, at his residence in Port Isabel, Texas surrounded by his family. He was 93 years of age.

Of his...

Apr 26, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Josefina E. Huerta entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 26th of April 2025 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She was 74 years of age.

Josefina was born in Brownsville, Texas on June 1, 1950, daughter of the late Jose Guadalupe Espinosa and Lucia Martinez Espinosa. She married her beloved husband Jose Manuel Huerta on November...

Apr 21, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Kaye Koger Kimberling, affectionately known as KK by many, was born in Sacramento, California on the 28th of October 1944. On Monday, the 21st of April 2025, Kaye was reunited with her mother and father, Virginia Thomas Koger and Joe Ellis “J.E” Koger, in Heaven.

Kaye married her “catch” and love of her life, Gary Kimberling, on August...

Apr 18, 2025

PETERSBURG, VA. – Señora Bruna B. Garcia passed away on Friday, the 18th April 2025 in the comfort of her residence in Petersburg, Virginia. She will be greatly missed.

From a young age she was a leader. Born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she was the oldest girl of nine children. She reached 3rd grade education until she had to stay home...

Apr 18, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Our hearts are full of joy, yet sadness, as we say goodbye to our beloved family member Ruby Coylene Wicks (Damron), born August 28, 1937 in Brownsville Texas and left us to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, the 18th of April 2025.

Coylene was preceded in death by her loving parents, Coy and Mary Adelyne...

Apr 14, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Charles Frank “Frank” Wood passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Monday, the 14th of April 2025 at the age of 49. He was born in Brownsville on July 13, 1975. Upon graduation from St. Joseph Academy in 1993, he continued his education at The University of Texas at Brownsville. He went on to...

Apr 13, 2025

Apr 4, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Matthew Gilmore Dodd peacefully passed away on Friday, the 4th of April 2025, in Brownsville, Texas at the Fox Hollow Acute Care Center.

Born in 1960 in Brownsville, Texas, Matthew was a graduate of James Pace High School.

He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Smith Dodd, Sr. and his mother, Betty Pace Dodd.

Growing up in Brownsville,...

Apr 1, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Monica Iris Buitureira, 59, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, the 1st of April 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Monica was a remarkable person whose kindness, wisdom, and compassion touched countless lives. Her influence was profound, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who had...

Mar 31, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - David Joel Frapart passed away in Houston, Texas, on Monday, the 31st of March 2025 of living his life his way! 

He was born in San Benito, Texas at Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital on December 29, 1954 to Sarah Dorfman and Ralph Frapart. “Pepe” was the favorite of the three boys, to their mother Sarah and nanny Chole....

Mar 31, 2025

HARLINGEN, TX. - James Lawrence Briseño passed away on Monday, the 31st of March 2025. He was 76 years of age.

A devoted father, grandfather, and friend, James spent 30 plus years working for Southwestern Bell and AT&T, where he was not only a dedicated employee but also a cherished colleague. Known affectionately as “Breeze” to his friends and coworkers, he...

Mar 22, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Patsy S. Killebrew Gonzales went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, the 22nd of March 2025 in Brownsville, Texas. She was born on April 13, 1964 in Brownsville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gonzales, and her parents, Willie B. and Angelita Garza Killebrew.

She is survived by her children, Jessica...

Mar 21, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Arnold Ira Benson, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Friday, the 21st of March 2025 at 4:50 in the afternoon. He was three days shy of his 83rd birthday. Born in the Bronx, New York, Arnie was a man of great intellect and character. With an exceptional Mensa IQ, he was known for his sharp wit, dry...