Obituaries

Jun 2, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Mary Esther Solis, age 59, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, the 2nd of June 2026, surrounded by her husband and son. An enduring wife, loving mother, and dedicated school leader, Mary left a lasting mark on her family and community. Cherished by many, she was a woman of extraordinary strength who carried herself with...

May 29, 2026

May 29, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Jorge González, of Brownsville, Texas, a retired shrimp boat fleet owner and titan of the shrimping industry, passed away peacefully on Friday, the 29th of May 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years of age.

Jorge was preceded in death by his parents, Lauro Gonzalez and Rosalva Gonzalez Rodriguez; his brother, Alvaro...

May 29, 2026

May 28, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - James Michael Price, affectionately known as Mike, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 28th of May 2026 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He was 72 years of age.

Mike was born on November 12, 1952 in West Memphis, Arkansas, son of the late B. C. Price, Jr. and Lucille Louise Sprague Price. He attended...

May 17, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS. – Heriberto Elizondo Cantú partió al descanso eterno el domingo 17 de mayo de 2026, en la comodidad de su residencia en Brownsville, rodeado del amor de su familia. Contaba con 95 años de edad.

Heriberto nació en 1931 en China, Nuevo León, México, hijo de los ya fallecidos Canuto Elizondo y Enriqueta Cantú. Fue residente de muchos años...

May 15, 2026

CYPRESS, TX. - Laura Vasquez Lara, of Cypress, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, the 15th of May 2026, at 86 years of age. Born on January 29, 1940 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, daughter of the late Antonio Vasquez and Carmen Martinez, Laura carried with her the warmth, strength, and deep love of family that would come to define her...

May 13, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Julio Gonzalez, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, the 13th of May 2026 in the comfort of his residence surrounded by his loving family, following a long battle with cancer.

Born in San Benito, Texas, on May 19, 1942, to Victoriana "Tanita" Madrigal and Jesus E. Gonzalez, Julio was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph Academy in Brownsville....

May 11, 2026

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. - Margaret Jean Ketchum Hager was born on May 13, 1929 in Memphis, Tennessee, daughter of the late Odessa and Hugh Ketchum. The family had homes on Ketchum Avenue which was named for the family. Jean graduated from Whitehaven High School. She gave her Senior Piano Recital at the De Sharon College of Music in Memphis. Jean...

May 8, 2026

PORT ISABEL, TX. – Rebecca Jane Schleiff (Pribble, Deaton), of Port Isabel Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, the 8th of May 2026. Born on December 26, 1969, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Betty and Dennis Schleiff, Rebecca lived life in her own way: with wit, determination, and a personality that could never be overlooked. She was strong willed, quick...

May 3, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Maria R. Gonzales entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 3rd of May 2026 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. She was 80 years of age.

Maria was born in Brownsville, Texas on September 14, 1945, daughter of the late Santiago Amaro Ruiz, Sr. and Maria Davila Ruiz. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and...

Apr 27, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Lourdes Lara Simmons entered into eternal rest, surrounded by the love of her family, on Monday, the 27th of April 2026. Born on February 11, 1938, she was a woman defined by strength, grace, and dignity, a steady and comforting presence to all who knew her.

As the oldest of thirteen children, Lourdes embraced a life of responsibility...

Apr 13, 2026

AUSTIN, TX. – John Layton Escareño, born in Harlingen, Texas on the 29th of November 2002, passed away on Monday, the 13th of April 2026, in Austin, Texas. He was 23 years of age.

Standing tall, at 6’ 7”, John was a gentle giant, a loving son, brother, and friend whose presence left a lasting impression. He carried himself with a...

Apr 13, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria Belen Gaspar was 95 years of age when she entered into her eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Monday, the 13th of April 2026, with her loving daughter by her side at Spanish Meadows in Brownsville.

Belen was born on November 4, 1930. She started working at El Jardin Hotel as a beautician and after...

Apr 12, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Luigia Cristiano Manzi, affectionately known as Gina by her family and friends, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 12th of April 2026 in the comfort of her Brownsville residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years of age.

Gina was born on the 22nd of August 1931 in Fiume, Italy, daughter of the late Luigi...

Apr 10, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Arturo Passamen entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 10th of April 2026 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He was 69 years of age.

Arturo was born on January 15, 1957 in Brownsville, Texas, son of the late Alfredo Passamen and Maria Passamen Salazar. He was a graduate of Gladys Porter High School and Texas Southmost...

Apr 7, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Nathan Henslee Holtzman, born in Brownsville, Texas on the 22nd of January 1997, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, the 7th of April 2026, while staying at a friend’s house in Denton, Texas. He was 29 years of age.

Anyone who knew Nathan well knew that he struggled with depression and substance abuse, but anyone...

Apr 4, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Norma Guillermina Garcia, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 4th of April 2026 in the comfort of her Brownsville residence. She was 62 years of age.

Norma was born on June 13, 1963 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, daughter of Raymundo Garcia and Flavia Garcia. She was the best grandma ever and...

Mar 28, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Horacio Balderas entró en el descanso eterno el sábado 28 de marzo de 2026.

Las horas de visita se llevarán a cabo el viernes 10 de abril de 2026, de cinco de la tarde a nueve de la noche, en la Capilla Oeste de Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.

Los recuerdos de Horacio pueden compartirse en www.darlingmouser.com.

Los arreglos funerarios personalizados, bajo...

Mar 23, 2026

EDINBURG, TX. - Hilda Treviño Rocha entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 23rd of March 2026 in Edinburg, Texas. She was 80 years of age.

Hilda is survived by her two sons, Rodolfo Rocha II and his wife Kathryn, and Rene Rocha and his wife Julianna; by her sister, Socorro Treviño; by her brother, Homer Treviño; and by her four...