Obituaries

Aug 25, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Mary Grace Oliveira entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 25th of August 2025 in the comfort of her longtime Brownsville residence. She was 93 years of age.

Mary was born on July 5, 1932 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Eloy Farias and Angelica Fragoso Farias, the tenth and final child to this ranching family with properties...

Aug 22, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Robert Earl Wooten, affectionately known as Captain Bob, entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 22nd of August 2025 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas with his wife and daughter by his side. He was 86 years of age.

Bob was born on April 11, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, son of the late John Henry...

Aug 11, 2025

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX. - Kevin Michael Wise passed away in Brownsville, Texas on Monday, the 11th of August 2025 at the age of 44.

He is survived by two sons, Brandon Michael and James Ethan Wise of Austin, Texas; his mother, Drue Ann Wise; two brothers, a sister, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kevin was preceded in death by...

Aug 10, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Oscar Flores, age 48, passed away on Sunday, the 10th of August 2025, in Harlingen, Texas, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy defined by creativity, joy, and generosity. 

Born on July 2, 1977, Oscar was the beloved son of Angelica and the late Leopoldo Flores, Jr., devoted brother to Omar Flores, and doting uncle to Omar Anthony...

Aug 10, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Sylvia Solis Lopez passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, the 10th of August 2025, in Brownsville, Texas. She was 65 years of age. Sylvia was born on the 26th of December 1959, and lived a life defined by deep devotion to her faith, family, education, and love for cars.

A proud...

Aug 8, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Dario Zarco Salguero entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 8th of August 2025 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He was 66 years of age.

Memories of Dario 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...

Aug 6, 2025

Aug 5, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Angelina Ramirez Cisneros, affectionately known as Angie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, the 5th of August 2025 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born in Realitos, Texas to her loving parents, Tomas Ramirez and Angelina Garcia, she graduated from Benavides High School in 1958 and received her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&I University in Kingsville....

Aug 1, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Adolf Frederick Dittman, Jr. was born on the 20th of March 1928, and died peacefully at home on Friday, the 1st of August 2025.

He was born in Brownsville, Texas and lived there almost his entire life. Adolf’s father, Adolf Frederic Dittmann, Sr. immigrated from Germany in 1885 and married Iva Ada Kouns of Cleburne, Texas. He opened...

Jul 25, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Cecilia Estella Cervantes, affectionately known as Dolly, was born on November 25, 1928 in Brownsville, Texas, daughter of the late Alfred Burke Cortez and Florence Simo Cortez, who were descendants of a Port Isabel pioneer family. Cecilia peacefully went into the arms of Jesus in the comfort of her Brownsville residence surrounded by her three children and...

Jul 24, 2025

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. - Lucille Phyllis Balaja of Berwyn, Illinois, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior at the age of 89 on Thursday, the 24th of July 2025, after a long life marked by unwavering faith, love for her family, and devotion to Jesus Christ.

Lucille was born on February 18, 1936 in Berwyn, Illinois, daughter of the...

Jul 22, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Jose Cecilio Garza, affectionately known as Joe, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 22nd of July 2025 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He was 68 years of age.

Joe was born on December 24, 1956 in Brownsville, Texas, son of the late Cecilio Amezola and Guadalupe Rodriguez, and was raised by his parents, Santos and...

Jul 22, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fermin Gracia III on Tuesday, the 22nd of July 2025, a gentle soul who fought courageously against health challenges and radiated kindness, warmth, and joy to all who knew him.

Born in Brownsville, Texas, Fermin grew into a man whose character reflected unshakeable resilience...

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...

Jul 16, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Berta P. Guerra, affectionately known as Bertha, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, the 16th of July 2025. She was born November 18, 1933 in Brownsville, Texas, daughter of the late Jose and Berta P. Barrera.

Berta met her husband, Ruben Guerra, their sophomore year at Brownsville High School. They married in 1955. As her...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...