Obituaries

Dr. Martin Farias Iii

Dr. Martin Farias Iii

Apr 12, 2008

Dr. Martin Farias, III, 35, of Kingsville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 12, 2008 in Corpus Christi surrounded by his loving family. The human spirit is stronger than anything that happens to it. Martins spirit is strong and has touched his family by loving them; he touched his friends by true friendship and his students by teaching...

Herman H. Crist, Jr.

Herman H. Crist, Jr.

Apr 8, 2008

Herman H. Crist, 79, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Herman was a man who loved his family and savoured the simple things in life. To his family he was adventurous and intriguing with his many stories. His carefree and lighthearted nature made him easy to love and his use of...

Miguel "Mike" Angel Torres

Miguel "Mike" Angel Torres

Apr 6, 2008

Miguel Angel Mike Torres was called to be with the Lord surrounded by his wife, daughter, granddaughter, sisters, extended family and friends on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Born March 30, 1938 in San Benito, TX he made his home in Brownsville all his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and...

David A. Banks

David A. Banks

Apr 4, 2008

David A. Banks, 77, passed away April 4, 2008 at his home in Brownsville, TX. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Irene, 3 sons, 4 daughters, 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters. As per Mr. Banks wishes he will be cremated and will be having a private service in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at a later date....

Andrea P. Fernandez

Andrea P. Fernandez

Apr 2, 2008

Andrea P. Fernandez was the first born child on March 23, 1922 to the late Roman and Isidora Garcia Pineda in Brownsville. She was lovingly known and will be remembered as Aunt or Grandma Pine the matriarch of the PinedaFernandez family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Pepe Fernandez, a sister, Catalina P. Shull, a brother,...

Severa Perez Rivera

Severa Perez Rivera

Mar 27, 2008

Severa P. Rivera, 96, entered into the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Severa was born April 17, 1911 in San Antonio, Texas to Miguel Perez and Angela Leyton, daughter of a pioneer San Antonio family. Severa was an exceptional woman, born before her time. She grew up in San Antonio as...

Jesus "Jesse" Jaime Garza

Jesus "Jesse" Jaime Garza

Mar 25, 2008

Jesus Jaime Jesse Garza, 39, beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Jesse was born on February 18, 1969 to Sabas Jr. and Maria S....

Maria "Lupe" Guadalupe Martinez

Maria "Lupe" Guadalupe Martinez

Mar 24, 2008

Mrs. Guadalupe Lupe Martinez, 89, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, March 24, 2008 at Harlingen Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Martinez had been a lifetime resident of Port Isabel, Texas. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister who was completely devoted to her family. She loved...

Lilia C. De La Rosa

Lilia C. De La Rosa

Mar 10, 2008

Lilia C. de La Rosa, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, great-mother, great-great-grandmother and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, March 10, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 23, 1922 in La Laja, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Santos De...

Charlotte Diane Baker

Charlotte Diane Baker

Mar 9, 2008

On March 9, 2008, our Lord Jesus Christ took Charlotte Diane Baker by the hand and together they walked to her new home in Heaven. She was born on June 15, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana to Oren and Prudence G. Edrington. She and her family moved to Brownsville in 1943, where her father served as head of the Weather...

Juanita "Janie" Adriana Camarillo

Juanita "Janie" Adriana Camarillo

Mar 9, 2008

Juanita Janie Adriana Camarillo, 50, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, March 09, 2008. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Janie was the oldest of 11 children born to Ovidio and Maria Salinas. Janie had been employed with the BISD for over 20 years. She...

Jose Guadalupe Espinosa

Jose Guadalupe Espinosa

Mar 8, 2008

Mr. Jose Guadalupe Espinosa, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, March 08, 2008 at Solara Hospital in Brownsville. Mr. Espinosa, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville was a parishioner of St. Thomas Mission. He was preceded in death by his son Jose Guadalupe Espinosa Jr. and...

Dean Allen Kinne

Dean Allen Kinne

Mar 7, 2008

Dean Allen Kinne, 74, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, March 7, 2008 at his residence in Laguna Vista, Texas surrounded by his loving family. A native of the Pacific Northwest region Dean had been a resident of the Laguna Madre area for the last 12 years. Before...

Francisco "Frank" Nemesio Ybarra

Francisco "Frank" Nemesio Ybarra

Mar 5, 2008

On March 5, 2008, Francisco Frank Nemesio Ybarra, beloved husband and father, was reunited with his parents, Carlota and Nemesio Ybarra, a brother, Jose Angel and a granddaughter, Selena in Heaven after a lengthy battle against cancer. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rosario Rosie Ybarra, sons Samuel and Ren, beloved niece Breanna, three grandchildrenMaritza, Miguel...

Jesse Benton

Jesse Benton

Feb 26, 2008

Jesse Benton, age 90, a long time Brownsville educator passed away February 26 at Valley Regional Medical Center. He was retired from BISD after 43 years as a teacher, coach and Principal. He started as a coach for the Red Ants in 1942 and became the assistant principal of the technical school. Jesse Benton was the first Principal at...

Jose Oscar Barbour

Jose Oscar Barbour

Feb 13, 2008

Jose Oscar Barbour, 66, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville with his family at his side. A native of Bishop, Mr. Barbour had been a resident of Brownsville for more than 40 years. He served our community...

Maria Margarita Villarreal

Maria Margarita Villarreal

Feb 8, 2008

Maria Margarita Villarreal, 67, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, February 8, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Celedonio and Josefa Esquivel; her sister, Antonia Daniloff; and 3 brothers, Celedonio Jr., Jose Ignacio,...

Richard Garza

Richard Garza

Feb 8, 2008

Richard Garza, Licensed Vocational Nurse, 63, dear friend, brother and uncle. Was taken from us prematurely Friday, February 8, 2008, at his residence in Brownsville. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, he entered the military and served his country as a corpsman in the Navy. After his discharge he worked for a short time at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston....

Mary Adelyne Damron

Mary Adelyne Damron

Feb 8, 2008

Mary Ray Damron, 88, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 8, 2008 at Solara Hospital in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Damron; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Left behind to eternally treasure her memory are her children: Coylene...

Maria L. Granado

Maria L. Granado

Feb 5, 2008

Maria L. Granado, 74, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on February 5, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her family. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Fructose and Isaura Delgado, two brothers, Guadalupe and Jesus Delgado and a sister, Guadalupe D. Delgado. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Natividad Granado, of Brownsville, three...