Obituaries
Agnes Tipton Velten
October 23, 2026
DALLAS, TX. - Agnes Elizabeth Tipton Velten entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 23rd of October 2026 in Dallas, Texas. She was 95 years of age.
Agnes Elizabeth Tipton Velten was born in Brownsville, Texas, to her parents, Margaret and Maurice Tipton. She attended West Brownsville School, now named Russell Elementary, and graduated from Brownsville High School in 1948. She...
Larry Dean Farrar
October 23, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Larry D. Farrar entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 23rd of October 2026 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. He was 84 years of age.
Larry was born on October 10, 1942, in Port Isabel, Texas, son of the late Dee Farrar and Mary Jane Gann Farrar. He attended Brownsville High School and proudly served his country in...
Albert Lee Vaughn, Jr.
October 19, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Albert Lee Vaughn, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 19th of October 2026 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He was 53 years of age.
Memories of Albert may be shared at West Memorial Funeral Home at (www.westmemorialfunerals.com/obituaries/albert-lee-vaughn)
Local funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey, CFSP and Staff have been entrusted to the...
Mary Lu Puckett
October 17, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Mary Lucile Puckett passed away in the early hours of Saturday, the 17th of October 2026, at the age of 88 in Brownsville, Texas.
Mary Lu was born Mary Lucile Link on April 27, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Valentine John Link, Jr. and Lucille Stillion Link. She was the older sister of two brothers, Valentine James...
Lura G. Hemsted
October 16, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Lura G. Hemsted entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 16th of October 2026, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. She was 90 years of age.
Memories of Lura may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com.
Personalized funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey, CFSP and Staff have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 945 Palm...
Michael Lewis Stowe
October 14, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Michael Lewis Stowe, 70, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, the 14th of October 2026. Born August 23, 1956, in McAllen, Texas, he was a loving son to Doris Janet (Salmon) Stowe and Oscar Lewis Stowe.
Mike was a member of the 1975 graduating class of Brownsville High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Mary Randall-Mayhew
October 12, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Mary Randall-Mayhew, a cherished friend, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, the 12th of October 2026.
Mary is survived by her sister, Judy Fisher; her brother, Tom Randall (JoEllen); her nephews, Jeff Fisher (Clara) and Randy Fisher (Shannon); and her niece, Cherie Fisher.
Those privileged to know her will forever cherish...
RJ Mitte
October 12, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. -
It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who passed away on Monday, the 12th of October 2026, in Brownsville, Texas, at the age of 34.
RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on AMC’s critically acclaimed, award-winning series...
Edio Nago Garcia
October 2, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Edio “Nago” Garcia, 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Brownsville, on Friday, the 2nd of October 2026.
Born in Brownsville, Texas, on April 1, 1955, Nago lived throughout his life in Brownsville, South Padre Island, and Plano, Texas.
He was a proud father to Gina Rodriguez (David), Neo Garcia (Cathy), and Celso Garcia, and a devoted grandfather...
Dr. Jose H. Manzano
October 1, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Dr. José Hector Manzano, 83, of Brownsville, Texas, beloved brother, father, father-in-law, grandfather, husband, and friend, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 1st of October 2026, while hospitalized in McAllen, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 7, 1942, in Matamoros, Mexico and later became a naturalized citizen.
Intelligent and industrious, he began working to...
Louise Goodman Gentry
September 29, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, TX. - Louise G. Gentry, 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 29th of September 2026, at her residence in San Antonio, Texas.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, John C. Gentry; by her parents, Ray P. Goodman, Sr. and Virginia Austin Goodman; and...
Alma Barrera Torres
September 27, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Alma Barrera Torres, of Brownsville, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 27th of September 2026, in the comfort of her Brownsville residence surrounded by her family. She was 88 years of age.
Alma was born on October 29, 1937, in Brownsville, Texas, daughter of the late Jose and Bertha Barrera. She attended Incarnate Word High School...
Melcene Ann Werner
September 27, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Melcene A. Werner entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 27th of September 2026 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She was 77 years of age.
Memories of Melcene may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com.
Personalized funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey, CFSP and Staff have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 945...
Herbert Flores Flores
September 25, 2026
McALLEN, TX. – Herbert Flores Flores entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 25th of September 2026, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas. He was 80 years of age.
Herbert was born on the 1st of November 1945 in Watsonville, California, son of the late Juan S. Flores and Maria Antonia Flores. He was a longtime resident of McAllen...
Penny Lou Wolfe
September 18, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Penny Lou Wolfe entered into eternal rest at her home on Friday, the 18th of September 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Penny was born on November 7, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana, to Mary and Ernest Lame. She attended Anderson High School and later attended Purdue University.
On October 3, 1964, Penny married the love of her life, Bill...
Alonso V. Sanchez, Jr.
September 12, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Alonso V. Sanchez, Jr., of Brownsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, the 12th of September 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 70 years of age.
Born October 13, 1955, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Alonso was the eldest son of Alonso Sanchez and Juanita Sanchez Villarreal. He made Brownsville, Texas, his home and dedicated...
Ofelia Flores Russell
September 10, 2026
BATON ROUGE, LA. - Ofelia Flores Russell, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Thursday, the 10th of September 2026, at the age of 89.
Born in Brownsville, Texas on April 11, 1937, Ofelia graduated from Brownsville High School and attended Texas Southmost College before working and retiring as a Budget Analyst from the United States...
Lee Gordon Buslett, Jr.
September 9, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Lee Gordon Buslett, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 9th of September 2026 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. He was 77 years of age.
Memories of Lee may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com.
Personalized funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey, CFSP and Staff have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at...
Pedro R. Morgan
September 4, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Pedro Ronaldo Morgan, affectionately known as Peter, Pete, Pit, and “Opi”, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, died on Friday, the 4th of September 2026, a few weeks shy of turning 70, in his home in Brownsville, Texas, of cardiac and kidney failure. He was 69 years of age. He was a retired specialist in Global Logistics, Supply...
Carlton Joseph "Bud" Richards, Jr.
September 1, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Carlton Joseph Richards, Jr. was born July 12, 1937, in Houston, Texas, to Carlton Joseph Richards Sr. and Floreine Cox Richards. He was the oldest of four children.
Bud passed away on the 1st of September 2026, at his home in Brownsville, Texas, at the age of 89.
Bud’s life was shaped by family, hard work, service, friendship, music,...
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