Obituaries

Robert Wilheim "Taco" Acres

Robert Wilheim "Taco" Acres

Jan 31, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Robert Wilheim "Taco" Acres, beloved father, grandfather, husband, son and brother, entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 31st of January 2025. He was 73 years of age. 

Born on July 28, 1951, in Mexico City, Mexico, Robert lived a life defined by dedication, integrity, and love for his family. He proudly served his country as a U.S....

Anita Ramírez Silva

Anita Ramírez Silva

Jan 27, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Anita Ramírez Silva, 97, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, the 27th of January 2025. Born July 25, 1927, she shared 77 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved spouse, Zeke. Together, they built a legacy of love and family.

A true matriarch, she lovingly raised five children, nurturing them...

Oscar Catarino Tamez, Sr.

Oscar Catarino Tamez, Sr.

Jan 25, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Oscar C. Tamez entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 25th of January 2025 in the comfort of his daughter's Brownsville residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years of age. 

Oscar was born on November 25, 1938 in Brownsville, Texas, son of the late Salvador Tamez and Elena Valdez Tamez. He proudly served in the...

Lazaro Ortiz Calvillo

Lazaro Ortiz Calvillo

Jan 23, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Lazaro Ortiz Calvillo entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 23rd of January 2025. He was 72 years of age.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Mary Olga Calvillo; his children Juan Lazaro Calvillo, Jesus Roberto Calvillo, and Rosa Elia Calvillo; his siblings Maria Teresa Aguilar (Matias), Martha Alvarez, Maria Guadalupe Rodela (Armando), Elvira C. Sosa (Jose),...

Celia Flores Lage

Celia Flores Lage

Jan 16, 2025

BEDFORD, TX. - Celia Flores Lage, originally of Olmito, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 16th of January 2025. She was 90 years of age.

Celia was the daughter of the late Rogerio Flores, Sr. and Consuelo Villarreal Flores. Celia joins her husband, Herald Lage; beloved sister, Cecilia; brother, Raul; and her nephew, Roger O. Flores, in heaven.  

Celia...

Maria L. Ruiz

Maria L. Ruiz

Jan 15, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Maria Luisa Ruiz entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 15th of January 2025 in the comfort of her Olmito residence surrounded by her daughter and family after a brave battle with cancer. She was 74 years of age.

Maria was born on September 20, 1950 in Brownsville, Texas, daughter of the late Juan Manuel Jasso and Elida...

Vincent L. Crixell III

Vincent L. Crixell III

Jan 14, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Vincent L. Crixell, III, died peacefully on Tuesday, the 14th of January 2025, in Brownsville, Texas. Born on September 10, 1934, in Brownsville, Texas, Vincent was the beloved son of Gloria Cardoza Crixell and Vicente Laulom Crixell, Jr., and brother of Adolph E. Crixell. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother. Vincent was...

Javier Villarreal

Javier Villarreal

Jan 13, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Javier Villarreal entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 13th of January 2025. He was 58 years of age.

Memories of Javier 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 945 Palm Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 546-7111.

Kate Marie Mushinsky

Kate Marie Mushinsky

Jan 11, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Kate Marie Mushinsky, of Wallingford, Connecticut, died peacefully of a heart condition at her home in Brownsville, Texas on 11th of January 2025. Born on the 8th March1959, Kate was 65. In semi-retirement, Kate had been working as a Physical Therapist Assistant with Valley Healing Hands in Brownsville.

Brilliant, beautiful, and restless, Kate followed a winding path to...

David Mark McCarty

David Mark McCarty

Jan 9, 2025

PORT ISABEL, TX. - David Mark McCarty entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 9th of January 2025. He was 76 years of age.

Memories of David 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 945 Palm Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas 78520,...

Maria Feliz Becerra

Maria Feliz Becerra

Jan 8, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Maria Feliz Becerra, our beautiful mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at half past eight o'clock in the morning on Wednesday, the 8th of January 2025. She was 88 years of age.

Mother is survived by her daughter, Maria Teresa "Terry" Becerra of Brownsville, Texas; three grandchildren John, Issac, and Terry Nicole; five great-grandchildren of...

James Michael Dorris

James Michael Dorris

Dec 30, 2024

SAN BENITO, TX. - James Michael Dorris entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 30th of December 2024. He was 73 years of age.

Memories of James may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com.

Personalized funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey and Staff have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 945 Palm Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956)...

Charles Daniel Younkin

Charles Daniel Younkin

Dec 21, 2024

PORT ISABEL, TX. - Charles Daniel Younkin entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 21st of December 2024. He was 79 years of age.

Memories of Charles may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com.

Personalized funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey and Staff have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 945 Palm Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956)...

Maria Guadalupe Gomez

Maria Guadalupe Gomez

Dec 19, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Maria Guadalupe Barbosa Gomez entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 19th of December 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. She was 96 years of age.

Maria was born in Matamoros, Mexico on May 28, 1928, daughter of the late Miguel Barbosa and Reyes Ramirez, and was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas.

Preceding Maria in death are her husband, Jesus...

Patricia D. "Granny McGruff" Taylor

Patricia D. "Granny McGruff" Taylor

Dec 18, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Longtime resident of Brownsville and former neighborhood patrol known as Granny McGruff passed away on Wednesday, the 18th of December 2024 at the age of 90. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert, and by her sons, Christopher and Derek Driscoll.

Survivors include her daughter, Candice Driscoll; grandsons and their wives, Christopher and Jaclyn Arndt and Jonathan...

Bertha Mae Moore

Bertha Mae Moore

Dec 18, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Bertha Mae Moore, a longtime resident of Brownsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, the 18th of December 18 2024, in Rio Hondo. She was 98 3/4.

 A loving wife and nurturing mother, Mrs. Moore is survived by her two sons, Michael Randolph “Rand” Moore and Douglas Ricardo “Ric” Moore. To protect her cubs, she was afraid of...

Ryan Blake Becerra

Ryan Blake Becerra

Dec 15, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - With heavy hearts, yet filled with gratitude for the time we shared, we announce the passing of Ryan Blake Becerra, a vibrant young man who left us at the age of 27. Though his journey was brief, his impact was boundless, and his light will forever shine in the hearts of those who knew him.

Born in Harlingen,...

Martha Fuentes Garcia

Martha Fuentes Garcia

Dec 14, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Martha Fuentes Garcia, 85, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, the 14th December 2024 at Las Alturas Nursing Home in Brownsville.

Martha was born on June 2, 1939 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the eldest child of the late Arturo and Evangelina Fuentes.

She attended Villa Maria High School and graduated in 1958. She was employed...

Tomas Garcia

Tomas Garcia

Dec 13, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Tomas Garcia, 88, our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend peacefully entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, the 13th of December 2024, in Brownsville, Texas

Tomas was a lifetime resident of Brownsville.

His journey through life was one marked by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family and friends. Tomas began...

Ofelia "Ofi" Longoria Farrar

Ofelia "Ofi" Longoria Farrar

Dec 13, 2024

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Ofelia Longoria Farrar, affectionately known as Ofi, entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 13th of December 2024 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She was 74 years of age.

Ofi was born on November 29, 1950 in Brownsville, Texas, daughter of the late Luis and Paula Longoria. She graduated Brownsville High School and went on to...