Obituaries

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...

May 23, 2021

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX. - Molly Willis was born on May 23rd, 1980. She unexpectedly passed on May 23rd, 2021 on her birthday at age forty-one.

Molly was a beloved mother, sister, and daughter and will be missed dearly. She is survived by her only child Sylvia Allen; brothers, Daniel Montoya and Frank Willis; and sister, Judy...

May 22, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Barbara Parson Ridley, 86, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 22nd of May 2021 at Valley View Assisted Living in Harlingen, Texas.

Barbara was born on November 1, 1934 in Paris, Texas, daughter of Harley and Opal Parson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of...

May 21, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Dr. Philip Wesley (Phil) Kendall, died Friday, May 21, 2021, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas. He was born in 1935 in Los Angeles, California to Rev. Charles S. Kendall and Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Travis Kendall. He had been cared for at home by Greater Valley Hospice. The Darling-Mouser Funeral Home is in charge of...

May 20, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Gladys Parra Kaffenberger, 59, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 20th of May 2021 at her residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her family.

Gladys was born on September 2, 1961 in Brownsville, Texas to her parents, Guadalupe C. Parra and Rita Ramirez Parra. Gladys was a hardworking...

May 19, 2021

Belinda Zavala Garza, 56, beloved daughter, wife, mother, niece, cousin, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Belinda was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate to have known her....

May 18, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Emma Carrasco Borja passed away peacefully at home at the age of 96 on May 18, 2021 in Austin, Texas.  Emma was born on October 17, 1924 in Brownsville, Texas to Rafael and Jovita Carrasco.

When her father passed away, Emma quit school and took a greater role in the family grocery...

May 17, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Griselda Garcia Medina, 86, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 17th of May 2021 in Brownsville, Texas.

Griselda was born on January 13, 1935 in Brownsville, Texas to her parents, Domingo and Abelina Saldana Garcia. She married her beloved husband Esteban Medina on September 20, 1953. Griselda worked...