Obituaries

Rosa Maria Caballero

Rosa Maria Caballero

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...

Berta P. Guerra

Berta P. Guerra

Jul 16, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Berta P. Guerra entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 16th of July 2025 in Brownsville. She was 91 years of age.

Her complete obituary is forthcoming and will be published once composed.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, the 22nd of July 2025 between the hours of one o’clock in the afternoon and nine o'clock at night,...

Romana E. Garcia

Romana E. Garcia

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...

Maria del Rosario Martinez

Maria del Rosario Martinez

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...

Elka Menkin Jaross

Elka Menkin Jaross

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...

Emma C. Gavito

Emma C. Gavito

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...

Logan Isaac Urbina

Logan Isaac Urbina

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...

Teresa De Jesus De La Paz Herrera

Teresa De Jesus De La Paz Herrera

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...

Rosa M. Larrasquitu

Rosa M. Larrasquitu

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...

Mary Lou Bewley

Mary Lou Bewley

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...

Yvette Michelle Yzaguirre

Yvette Michelle Yzaguirre

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...

Yolanda Longoria Swanson

Yolanda Longoria Swanson

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...

Vicente "Gus" Guzmán

Vicente "Gus" Guzmán

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...

John Charles "Sonny" Wagner

John Charles "Sonny" Wagner

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...

Carmela T. "Carmen" Castillo

Carmela T. "Carmen" Castillo

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...

Alicia Perez Stevenson

Alicia Perez Stevenson

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...

Juan "Opera" Olivares

Juan "Opera" Olivares

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,...

Fulgencio "Gencho" Buitureira, Sr.

Fulgencio "Gencho" Buitureira, Sr.

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...

Josefina E. Huerta

Josefina E. Huerta

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...