Obituaries
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,...
Dorothy Lynn Severson
September 1, 2026
UTICA, IL. - Dorothy Lynn Severson entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 1st of September 2026.
Local 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 Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 546-7111.
Alma Daniella Rodriguez
August 31, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Alma Daniella Rodriguez entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 31st of August 2026 in Brownsville. She was 61 years of age.
Alma was born on January 7, 1965, in Tierras Coloradas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She was a longtime resident of Brownsville and attended The University of Texas at Brownsville.
Alma was a very devoted sister and friend....
Hal Laurens “Larry” Genuchi
August 30, 2026
RANCHO VIEJO, TX. – Larry Genuchi, 78, of Rancho Viejo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, the 30th of August 2026, in Brownsville, Texas.
Born in Princeton, New Jersey to Marvin and Kathleen (Wiggs) Genuchi, Larry spent his life in media, communications, and teaching. Those who knew him enjoyed his humor, as well as his ability to speak knowledgeably on a...
Richard "Rick" Garcia
August 27, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Rick Garcia earned his wings and entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, the 27th of August 2026, at the age of 71.
Born on October 11, 1954, son of Luz Garcia and Bernardino Garcia, Rick was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness and gentle spirit touched the lives of many.
Rick was a...
Lauro "Larry" Rodriguez
August 26, 2026
OLMITO, TX. – Lauro Rodriguez entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 26th of August 2026 at Valley Regional Medical Center, with his devoted daughter by his side and surrounded by friends and family. He was 95 years of age.
Larry, as he was known to most, was born in Brownsville, Texas on March 14, 1931, son of the late Pedro...
Jaime O. Garza, Jr.
August 21, 2026
SUGAR LAND, TX. – Jaime O. Garza, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 21st of August 2026, at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. He was 32 years of age.
Jaime was born on September 24, 1993, in Houston, Texas, son of Jaime O. Garza, Sr. and Elvia E. Garza. He resided in Sugar Land, Texas, and Las Vegas, Nevada. Jaime...
Joel Resendez, Jr.
August 13, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Joel Resendez, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 13th of August 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant in San Antonio, Texas. He was 38 years of age.
Joel was born in San Antonio, Texas on the 11th of January 1988, son of Joel Resendez, Sr. and Alicia Margenau Resendez. They...
John Steve "Vámonos" Walker
August 7, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Steve Walker, hunter, conservationist, naturalist, writer, and the beloved television personality of the Rio Grande Valley, died at his home surrounded by family on Friday, the 7th of August 2026, in Brownsville, Texas. He was 78.
He was born July 30, 1948, in Austin, Texas, the son of the Rev. Frank Bishop Walker, Jr., longtime pastor of First...
Robert "Bob" Hymel
August 5, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Hymel, who peacefully entered into eternal rest, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, the 5th of August 2026, at the age of 90.
Bob was born in 1935, in Garyville, Louisiana. One of 13 children, he grew up in a close-knit...
Rolando Barbosa Gomez
July 31, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Rolando Barbosa Gomez, 73, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, the 31st of July 2026, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville.
Rolando was born on May 10, 1953, in Brownsville, Texas, son of the late Jesus Francisco Gomez and Maria Guadalupe Barbosa Gomez. A lifelong Brownsville resident, he graduated from Brownsville High School with the...
Patricia R. Fernandez
July 30, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Patricia R. Fernandez entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 30th of July 2026 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. She was 67 years of age.
Patricia was born on February 17, 1959, in Mexico City, Mexico, into a distinguished family whose lineage traces back to the Spanish Royal Family. She attended Queen Mary Academy in Mexico City...
Dr. Elias E. Villarreal
July 29, 2026
MISSION, TX. – Dr. Elias E. Villarreal passed away in his sleep of natural causes on Wednesday, the 29th of July 2026. He was 92.
Elias, known as Lee to his immediate family and friends, was born on January 14, 1934, to Elias Lopez Villarreal and Victoria Adame Villarreal in Brownsville, Texas. He grew up in Brownsville, attending Annie S. Putegnat...
James Derek Calvert
July 26, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – James Derek Calvert, 60, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, the 26th of July 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 5, 1965, in Linton, Indiana, Derek was raised in the close-knit community of Worthington, where he learned early the values of hard work, loyalty, and perseverance from his family, friends, and hometown. Those...
Dr. Nora Montalvo-Liendo
July 21, 2026
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Dr. Nora Montalvo-Liendo entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 21st of July 2026 in Brownsville, Texas. She was 70 years of age.
Nora was born on May 6, 1956, in San Benito, Texas, and had been a resident of Brownsville since 1974. She married Manuel Liendo Jr., on the 7th of October 1995.
A devout Catholic, Nora was...
Luis "Louie" Rodriguez
July 20, 2026
RANCHO VIEJO, TX. - Luis Rodriguez, affectionately known as Louie, entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 20th of July 2026 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito surrounded by his family. He was 87 years of age.
Louie was born on May 18, 1939, in Brownsville, Texas, son of the late Jose Rodriguez and Francisca Flores Rodriguez. He graduated from Brownsville High...
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