Obituaries
Harry Richard Hughey
Jun 23, 2009
Harry Richard Hughey, 80, of Los Fresnos, entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2009 at his residence. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie S. and Effie T. Hughey, and a sister, Lucille Lubbock Williams. He is survived by his sons, Michael H. Sharlene Kiff of Los Fresnos and Harry S. Hughey of Harlingen, his siblings,...
Aurora Fernandez
Jun 21, 2009
Aurora Santa Ana Fernandez, 86, passed away on Sunday evening, June 21, 2009, at Valley Regional Medical Center, Brownsville, Texas. She was born in Brownsville, Texas and was a life-long resident. She graduated from Brownsville High School and was married to Ramon Fernandez for 53 years. She was a wonderful wife and loving mother who enjoyed gardening, bowling, and...
Eddie Trevino, Sr.
Jun 19, 2009
Mr. Eddie Trevio, Sr., born May 20, 1931 in San Benito, Texas, entered into eternal rest at his home on Friday, June 19, 2009. A longtime Rio Grande Valley businessman, he was the owner of Trevios Furniture since 1965 in Brownsville and McAllen and previously owned Trevios Restaurant in Brownsville, recognized by Texas Monthly as home of the famous...
James Oliver Russell
Jun 17, 2009
Mr. James O. Russell, 85, of Brownsville, beloved father, grandfather, and uncle, entered into eternal rest on June 17, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center. A native of Morgan City, Louisiana, Mr. Russell was a well-known local businessman and shrimping fleet owner. A survivor of the Great Depression at a young age, he later worked on shrimp boats to...
Andrea Tapia Perez
Jun 12, 2009
alignleft Andrea Tapia Perez, 96, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, June 12, 2009 in League City, Texas with her loving family at her side. alignleft A native of Brownsville, Mrs. Perez had moved to Houston to live with her daughter 7 years ago. alignleftLeft behind to...
Susana Ramirez Zavala
Jun 11, 2009
Susana Ramirez Zavala, 75, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Houston, Texas surrounded by her loving family. A native of Mexico, Mrs. Zavala had been a resident of Houston for almost 40 years. She was an accomplished seamstress and worked for 33 years managing Custom Drapery Blinds in downtown Houston....
Antonio "Tony" Noe Villarreal
Jun 10, 2009
Antonio Noe Tony Villarreal, 59, of Brownsville, our beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas after a brief illness. Tony was born in Brownsville on January 16, 1950. He was a proud...
Ramon L. Delgado
Jun 9, 2009
Ramon L. Delgado, 59, loving son, brother, and uncle of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on June 9, 2009 at his residence. Ramon was born in Brownsville, on February 8, 1950 to Ramon and Esther L. Delgado. He graduated with the highest of honors from the University of Texas in Austin. He had been a pharmacist since 1973. He...
Enedina F. Avitia
May 28, 2009
aligncenterENEDINA FLORES AVITIA I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness 2 Timothy 4 Enedina Flores Avitia, 87, joined our Lord God in Heaven on May 28, 2009. Her Christian faith, dedication and mentoring provided direction to many who sought...
Lloyd Edgar Horn
May 23, 2009
Lloyd E. Horn, a longtime Brownsville resident, peacefully completed his earthly journey on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Louise Marie Stevenson Horn and his daughter and son-in-law, Gloria W. and Wilfred L. Rattigan. He is survived by two sisters, Alice Jean Cavender Dallas and Jan McCartney Houston; his daughters,...
Aurora Tamayo
May 17, 2009
Aurora Tamayo passed into her Lords hand on May 17, 2009 at the age of 88 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eulogio Tamayo. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Dolores Reyna, Janie Almeida, Terry Sarlo, sons; Albert Tamayo, Hector Tamayo, Joe Tamayo and all of their respective families. Aurora was a long time resident...
Ava Farroba Etheridge
May 14, 2009
Ava Beeba Farroba Etheridge, beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great aunt, passed away at her residence on May 14, 2009. Born in Brunswick, Georgia, Ava and her family had lived in Georgia and Florida before settling in Brownsville and living here for many years. After a very long and successful career, Ava recently retired from Rich Sea-Pak. Ava...
Sallie Marie Russell
May 10, 2009
alignleftMrs. Sallie Marie Russell, 80, our beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, May 11, 2009 at Sunshine Haven surrounded by her loving family. A native of Port Isabel, Mrs. Russell had called Brownsville home for a number of years. A devout Catholic and a woman of great...
Serena Tumlinson Riley
May 9, 2009
Serena Tumlinson Riley passed away peacefully on May 9, 2009. She was the daughter of the late David L. Tumlinson and Virginia Longoria Tumlinson. On her fathers side of the family, Serena was a direct descendent of one of the original 300 families who emigrated to Texas with Stephen F. Austin, and on her mothers side she was a...
Henry Tamayo
May 8, 2009
Henry A. Tamayo, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather who was born on September 13, 1922, entered peacefully into eternal rest during the early morning hours on Friday, May 8, 2009, at his home in Brownsville. Henry, best known for his zest for life, strong will, unconditional love for his family, quick wit, and encyclopedic memory, lived his last...
Robert "Bob" E. Albers
May 8, 2009
Robert Earl Albers, 87, of Brownsville, Texas died at his home Friday, May 8, 2009. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 31, 1922. After graduating from high school in Charleston, Illinois, he attended Western Illinois University for two years. Then, in 1943 he volunteered to serve in the U. S. Nay. While in the Navy he was...
Bruna Maunela Galvan
May 6, 2009
Bruna P. Galvan, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, May 06, 2009 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Beleno, Texas, Mrs. Galvan had been a lifetime resident of Brownsville. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. She loved gardening and...
Arturo Bodden
May 5, 2009
Arturo Bodden, 73, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on May 5, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bodden was a lifetime shrimper and was the owner of Bodden Trawlers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Claire Bodden and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Bodden, two daughters, Veronica Cavazos...
Henry "Hank" G. Krausse Jr.
May 2, 2009
Henry G. Hank Krausse Jr., born Oct. 6, 1923, passed away May 2, 2009 at age 85. He was a native of Brownsville and son of the late Henry G. and Otila Crixell Krausse. He graduated from St. Josephs Academy in 1939, attended St. Marys University in San Antonio and received his B.A. from The University of Texas at...
Dale "Budde" Boyd Rule
May 1, 2009
Dale Boyd Budde Rule passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2009. He was born January 27, 1930 in Hereford, TX. He moved to Willacy County in 1946 and married Lukardis Doolie Ernst on August 26, 1948. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage. He owned and operated Rule Oil Company in San Perlita until 1968 and then...
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