Obituaries

Jul 9, 2021

Manfred L. del Castillo, 93, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas.

Manfred was born in 1927 in Brownsville, Texas. Upon graduation from high school in 1945, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in January 1946 to December 1948. During this time, he earned a...

Jul 1, 2021

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX. – Joe David Townsend, “Dr. Joe,” passed away at his home on South Padre Island, Texas, on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Eli Townsend, and mother, Pauline Townsend.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Christine Townsend...

Jun 30, 2021

Celebrating the Life of James William Bock March 7, 1945 - June 30, 2021

Our sweet Jamie was the coolest, calmest and most collected guy you’d ever meet. He always moved forward and lived for the present. He was a positive man, a good listener and loved to talk about all things close to his heart but mostly loved...

Jun 29, 2021

SPANAWAY, WA. – Marie Helen (Tepke) Nosky died peacefully in her home in Spanaway, Washington on Tuesday, the 29th of June 2021. She was ninety-seven years of age.

Marie was born in Brooklyn, New York. She and her husband, Joseph B. Nosky brought their family to Brownsville after they retired from the United States Air...

Jun 28, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Megan Pitcock, immensely loved by her family, friends, students, and colleagues, passed away at the age of 32 on Monday, June 28, 2021.

Megan, adored daughter of Denise and Dennis Pitcock and sister of Matthew Pitcock, was a talented vocalist and music educator from the Rio Grande Valley, where she trained and...

Jun 24, 2021

Eva Tapia Delgado, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas with her family at her side.

Eva was born in El Calaboz and resided in the San Pedro Community her entire life. She was...

Jun 14, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Consuelo C. Champion, age 89, passed away peacefully at home in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico on Monday, June 14, 2021 due to chronic health complications.

Consuelo was born on October 8, 1932 in San Benito, Texas to Daniel and Petra Chapa of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She graduated from San Benito High School in...

Jun 14, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Donald Giannangeli “Don” Johnson, age 87, passed away June 14, 2021, at his home in Brownsville, Texas. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio, on September 20, 1933, the son of Dominic Giannangeli Johnson and Virginia Workman Giannangeli Johnson.

After the early death of his father, Don moved to San Antonio at the...

Jun 11, 2021

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX. – Dr. Gerald R. Whitson of South Padre Island, Texas passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the age of 72.

He was born in Charleston, IL to his loving parents, Perry and Carolyn (Rasmussen) Whitson on May 4, 1949. He graduated with honors from Northwestern University Dental School in...

Jun 10, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - On June 10, 2021, Beatrice Gonzalez Morrow passed away peacefully with her sister by her side. Affectionately called Aunt Bea by her family, she had months prior reached the grand milestone of 100 years of age and celebrated with friends and family.

Born and raised in Brownsville, spending her childhood on the corner of...

Jun 10, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria Garza, 69, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 10th of June 2021 at her residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her family.

Thank you Mom for being someone we always have been able to turn to for acceptance, assurance, and love. Someone who taught us values that will last...

Jun 10, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – John Paul Reese, 88, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 10th of June 2021 at his residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by his family.

John was born on February 9, 1933 in Dallas County, Texas, beloved son of Reverend Paul Reese and Emma Harris Scott Reese. He will...

Jun 9, 2021

Bruno Hugo Zavaleta Jr., 75, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Brownsville, TX. After being in hospice care for cancer, he died peacefully in his home surrounded by family.

Bruno was preceded in death by his parents, Bruno Hugo Zavaleta Sr. and Beatrice Marques Zavaleta; and an aunt Maria Magdalena “Manena” Zavaleta.

Bruno is survived...

Jun 9, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Patricia Ruth Basler, beloved wife and mother was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on March 17, 1931 and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the age of 90.

She spent most of her adult life in Brownsville where she and her husband Alfred Basler, Jr. (deceased) raised three...

Jun 4, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Rohde N. Zapata entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 4th of June 2021 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of eighty-nine.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, the 8th of June 2021 between the hours of five o'clock in the evening to eight o'clock at night. A Chapel Service will...

Jun 3, 2021

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. – Mary Lou (Lindstrom) Crowley, 89, passed away on Thursday, the 3rd of June 2021 at her residence in Rancho Viejo, Texas surrounded by her daughters.

Mary Lou was born on September 23, 1931 in Park City, Utah, the daughter of Louis and Florence D. Lindstrom. She was a devoted wife and...

Jun 2, 2021

Gilberto Martinez, Jr., 68, beloved brother, uncle, godfather, cousin, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Toe, as he was affectionately known to all was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. Toe enjoyed hunting, camping and spending time with family and friends.

May 31, 2021

Dr. Daniel Garcia, Jr. Ph D, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021 at 1:55 a.m. after an 11 year battle with cancer.  His life was filled with joyful memories now living in the hearts of his surviving family.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Garcia, Sr. and Raquel Garcia.

He is...

May 31, 2021

Esther C. Cornejo, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great- and great-great grandmother, died May 31 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 94.

Mrs. Cornejo was born in 1926 in Brownsville to Jose T. Cavazos and Santos G. Cavazos. She graduated from Brownsville High School in 1944 and worked briefly for a law firm...

May 27, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Antonio Alviar, of 89 years, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born on January 24, 1932. He was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on July 6, 1957 and for almost 64 years was an excellent example of faithful loyalty. He was a husband, a...