Obituaries

Oct 10, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Maria E. Paredes entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 10th of October 2021 at her residence in Brownsville surrounded by her family. She was ninety-one years of age.

Preceding Maria in death was her husband, Juan N. Paredes; her parents, Perfecto and Maria Elena Reyes; and her brother, Ernesto Reyes (Sara).

Oct 10, 2021

Tomas R. Perez, 89, beloved father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Nadia’s Private Home Care surrounded by his loving family.

Tomas was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He devoted his life to farming which was his passion. In his spare time, Tomas...

Oct 10, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Alwin C. von Ohlen entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 10th of October 2021 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of eighty-four.

Alwin was born on March 11, 1937 in Aurora, Illinois, son of Carl von Ohlen and Helen Marie Miller von Ohlen. He attended Bardwell Elementary and East Aurora High...

Oct 3, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Rolando “Roy” Rivas entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 3rd of October 2021 in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by his family.

Roy retired from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on October 26, 2012, drawing to a close a notable career in law enforcement that spanned nearly three decades. He began his exemplary...

Oct 1, 2021

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX. - Judith Helen Beat entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 1st of October 2021 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of seventy-nine.

Sep 29, 2021

Eva D. Yzaguirre, 91, beloved aunt, sister, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Brownsville Nursing and Rehab.

Eva was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She worked as a cashier and in the customer service counter at the HEB on Central Blvd. /Boca Chica Blvd. and...

Sep 24, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Joseph Haynes Sevier, 77, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He was born on May 10, 1944 and was the second son to John Sevier of New Haven, Connecticut and Edith Badeau of Rockville Centre, New York. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and his...

Sep 24, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Lucy L. Cortez, 87, of Brownsville, Texas passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Lucy was the daughter of the late Lucindo Leos, Sr. and Aurelia Tapia Leos.

She is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters:  Raul, Jose, Guadalupe Leos, Josefina...

Sep 23, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Jo Anne (Glenn) Reed was lovingly ushered into her heavenly home on Thursday, September 23, 2021, to forever be in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Born on July 13, 1931, Jo Anne was 90 years old at the time of her passing.

She was happily married for 67...

Sep 21, 2021

Patricia Rae “Tricia” Cantu, beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, died September 21, 2021, after a courageous, 3½-year battle against cancer. She was 51.

Mrs. Cantu was born in Brownsville to Raeford and Lucila C. Etheridge. She graduated from Pace High School in 1988, where she was first chair in alto bass clarinet in the Pace Vikings...

Sep 20, 2021

Lucas Rivera Leal Sr., 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered into eternal rest Monday, September 20, 2021, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas.

Lucas was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was a devoted and loyal employee of the USDA and worked for them for numerous years before retiring to enjoy...

Sep 16, 2021

Amalia R. Zepeda passed away on Thursday, September 16, at the age of 105. She was preceded in death by her husband Trinidad N. Zepeda, her parents, and eight of nine siblings. Her sister Carlota Martinez survives her. Amalia was the most loving and caring mother to four children: Rogerio (Gladys) Zepeda, Oscar (Dolores) Zepeda, Celina (Marcos) Mendoza, and...

Sep 14, 2021

Justin Hernandez, 29, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 14,  2021, at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Justin was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He worked as a warehouse clerk for various local construction companies. In his spare time, Justin loved to go fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

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Sep 14, 2021

Amada R. Brown, 92, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.

Amada was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Amada was devoted to her family. She worked for many years at Bates Cleaners. In her spare time, she...

Sep 13, 2021

LAGUNA HEIGHTS, TX. - Officer Noah Ryan Le Blanc, Sr. #903, beloved father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin, friend, and police officer, entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 13th of September 2021 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas at the age of thirty-three.

Noah was born on the 6th of February 1988...

Sep 12, 2021

Rebecca Lynn Shonk Cascos, 69, passed away at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Becky, as she was known to all was born in South Haven, MI but grew up in Indiana. Becky was a proud veteran of the US Army and served our country proudly during the Vietnam War. Becky...

Sep 7, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Diego Garcia III, 44, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

Diego, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville.  Diego touched the lives of our communities youth as a History teacher for the BISD for several years. Diego also maintained a blog, The...

Sep 2, 2021

Harriet Harris Light passed away Thursday evening, at 92 years of age. Harriet was born in Chicago, IL to Jacob and Pearl Harris. She moved to Texas in 1953 and began a family, raising Mike Wiss, Teri Wiss, Pam Karpel, and Amie Herbert. Harriet moved to Brownsville in 1977 and soon met the love of her life, Jere Light. They...

Sep 1, 2021

Francisco Amado Perez of Brownsville, passed away at his home on September 1st, 2021, with his family at his side.

Amado, as he was known to all, was a native of Cuba. He came to the United States with his family in 1968, where they ultimately settled in Brownsville. Amado owned and operated Rio Grande Fabric Store...

Aug 30, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – Jack Richard Cass Sr. 85, greatly beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend was welcomed into the joyful reality of his salvation, Monday, August 30, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. "Rick" had recently returned to San Antonio, relocating from Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Richard, affectionately known as "Papaw", was...