Obituaries

Jul 25, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Cecilia Estella Cervantes, affectionately known as Dolly, was born on November 25, 1928 in Brownsville, Texas, daughter of the late Alfred Burke Cortez and Florence Simo Cortez, who were descendants of a Port Isabel pioneer family. Cecilia peacefully went into the arms of Jesus in the comfort of her Brownsville residence surrounded by her three children and...

Jul 24, 2025

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. - Lucille Phyllis Balaja of Berwyn, Illinois, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior at the age of 89 on Thursday, the 24th of July 2025, after a long life marked by unwavering faith, love for her family, and devotion to Jesus Christ.

Lucille was born on February 18, 1936 in Berwyn, Illinois, daughter of the...

Jul 22, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Jose Cecilio Garza, affectionately known as Joe, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 22nd of July 2025 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He was 68 years of age.

Joe was born on December 24, 1956 in Brownsville, Texas, son of the late Cecilio Amezola and Guadalupe Rodriguez, and was raised by his parents, Santos and...

Jul 22, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fermin Gracia III on Tuesday, the 22nd of July 2025, a gentle soul who fought courageously against health challenges and radiated kindness, warmth, and joy to all who knew him.

Born in Brownsville, Texas, Fermin grew into a man whose character reflected unshakeable resilience...

Jul 16, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Mrs. Rosa María Caballero, 72, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, the 16th of July 2025 in her Brownsville residence surrounded by her loving family.A native of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Rosa had been a longtime resident of Brownsville. Rosa was deeply loved and will be...

Jul 16, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Berta P. Guerra, affectionately known as Bertha, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, the 16th of July 2025. She was born November 18, 1933 in Brownsville, Texas, daughter of the late Jose and Berta P. Barrera.

Berta met her husband, Ruben Guerra, their sophomore year at Brownsville High School. They married in 1955. As her...

Jul 16, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – With hearts full of love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Romana Escamilla Garcia, a devoted wife to the late Alfredo L. Garcia, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister, and faithful servant of the Lord. Surrounded by her loving family, Romana entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 16th of July 2025, leaving behind a...

Jul 12, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Maria del Rosario Martinez, lovingly known as Rosario, passed away peacefully on Saturday, the 12th of July 2025, in her hometown of Brownsville, Texas, at the age of 85. Born on August 7, 1939, in Brownsville, she lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love for her family and community.

A 1959 graduate of Villa Maria High...

Jul 6, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Elka Menkin Jaross, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, the 6th of July 2025, surrounded by her beloved family, after a courageous battle with cutaneous lymphoma. She was 83 years of age.

Elka was born on January 23, 1942, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, daughter of the late Sylvia and Sam Menkin. She graduated from the...

Jun 29, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Emma C. Gavito, affectionately known as “Bebe,” was born on January 16, 1932, in Benavides, Texas, and passed away on Sunday, the 29th of June 2025, in Brownsville, Texas, at the age of 93. She lived a life marked by deep devotion to family, education, and community.

While attending Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Emma met her...

Jun 27, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Logan Isaac Urbina entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Friday, the 27th of June 2025 in Brownsville, Texas. He was four years old.

Logan was born in Brownsville, Texas on the 21st of May 2021, son of Monique Lizeth Garcia and Pedro Antonio Urbina. He enjoyed playing with toys and loved dinosaurs and watching Paw Patrol. He was...

Jun 24, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Teresa De Jesus De La Paz Herrera, affectionately known as Terry, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 24th of June 2025 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She was 95 years of age.

Terry was a long-devoted wife and aunt to so many family members. As she did not have any children of her own, she...

Jun 20, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Rosa M. Larrasquitu passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Friday, the 20th of June 2025. Born on December 13, 1936, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Diodoro Manzano and Natalia Gonzalez Manzano.

Affectionately known as Rosita or Ama, she was cherished by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be...

Jun 17, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Mary Lou Garza Bewley passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, the 17th of June 2025. Born on November 2, 1940, in Brownsville, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Guadalupe Garza and Fidela Villarreal. Mary Lou will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In August 1962, Mary Lou married Major...

Jun 14, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Yvette Michelle Yzaguirre, affectionately known as Yvettey, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 14th of June 2025 in the comfort of her Brownsville residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 54 years of age.

Yvettey was born on January 22, 1971 in Brownsville, Texas, daughter of Oralia Yzaguirre and the late Pedro Manuel Yzaguirre. She attended...

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...