Obituaries

Jose Vela

Jun 25, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Jose Vela, 64, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 25th of June 2020 in Brownsville, Texas.

Jose was a proud veteran and served honorably in the United States Navy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Vela, and by his...

Prof. Andrés Rocha Delgadillo

Jun 24, 2020

Enero 1947  ~  Junio 2020

En la Ciudad de Brownsville Tx., el día 24 de junio, a las 5:45 p.m. en el seno de la Santa Madre Iglesia Católica, Apostólica y Romana dejó de existir el

Prof. Andrés

Rocha Delgadillo

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Josefina Paredes De Gutierrez

Jun 24, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Josefina Paredes de Gutierrez entered into eternal rest in Brownsville, Texas on Wednesday, the 24th of June 2020 at the age of 92.

Josefina was born on April 11, 1928 and was raised in Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Mexico. Her favorite pastimes were reading, knitting, playing cards and dominos that she was able...

Frank M. Treviño

Jun 22, 2020

Jesus Christ accepted His humble and devoted servant Francisco Manuel Treviño into His arms on, Monday, June 22, 2020.  Frank was born on June 16, 1960, and lived most of his life in Brownsville, Texas. Frank had relocated to Olmito, Texas and was surrounded by his immediate family and siblings when he was called home. He had just turned...

Soundra Joan "Sonnie" Sommer

Jun 19, 2020

Soundra Joan Herbert “Sonnie” Sommer, 87, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen Texas on Friday, June 19, 2020.

She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1933 to her parents, Aaron Harry Herbert and Doris Rosen Herbert. Soundra wed Marcel William “Buddy” Sommer on September 10, 1950 at Temple Beth-El in...

Carol Jane Collinsworth

Jun 16, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Carol Jane Breen Collinsworth, loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 16th of June 2020 at the age of seventy-four.

Carol Jane was born in Mexico City, Mexico in 1946 to her parents, Jerome Phillip and Jane Turner Breen. She was extremely proud of...

James Collin George Iii

Jun 11, 2020

On June 11, 2020, at age 74, James Collin George III, passed away at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. J.C. George II and Margaret Jane George, and his sister, Betty George Cotten. Known as Jim to family and friends, he was extraordinarily talented and adventurous. His adventures and love for the outdoors began in...

Hortensia "Tencha" C. Tijerina

Jun 5, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Hortensia “Tencha” C. Tijerina, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 5, 2020 in Kingwood, Texas, where she had been residing for the last year.

Tencha was born in Brownville, Texas, the youngest daughter of Jose Maria Cisneros and Margarita Hinojosa Cisneros. She was the last...

Angie Arambula

Jun 5, 2020

Angie Arambula, 61, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, June 5, 2020, at her residence with her family at her side.

Angie was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. After graduating from Porter High School, Angie obtained her cosmetology license and opened her first...

Sean Paul Hemmingway

Jun 3, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Sean Paul Hemmingway, dedicated firefighter, loving father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 3rd of June 2020 at the age of fifty-one.

Sean Paul Hemmingway dedicated his life to helping others. He was born on Halloween Day 1968 in Mount Pleasant Township, Missouri to...

Rafael "Ralph" Carrasco

Jun 2, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Rafael Carrasco, affectionately known by many as Ralph, loving father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 2nd of June 2020 at the age sixty-one.

Rafael was born in Brownsville, Texas to his parents, Carlos P. and Violeta Manzano Carrasco on April 01, 1959. He was...

Eugenio B. Herrera

May 31, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Eugenio B. Herrera, loving father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 31st of May 2020 at the grand age of one hundred years old.

Eugenio was born in Brownsville, Texas to his parents, Eugenio and Maria Guadalupe Barrera Herrera on November 28, 1919. Eugenio...

Fortino Hernandez, Jr.

May 27, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Fortino Hernandez, Jr., loving father, son, brother, and friend entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 27th of May 2020 at the age of forty-five.

Fortino was born in Brownsville, Texas to his parents, Fortino Hernandez, Sr. and Gloria Alvarez Hernandez on March 23, 1975. He was a social worker for the...

Fernando Torres Perez

May 25, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Fernando Torres Perez entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 25th of May 2020 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of fifty-nine.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Perez Torres.

Fernando is survived by his father, Javier Torres Juarez; siblings Alfredo Torres (Ana), Baltazar Torres...

Elvira M. Musquiz

May 21, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Elvira M. Musquiz, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend entered into eternal rest on Thursday, the 21st of May 2020 at the age of ninety-three.

Elvira was born in Brownsville, Texas to her parents, Tomas and Lucia Alvear Martinez on December 21, 1926. She was a devout Catholic and longtime...

Ester Canales Tobin

May 16, 2020

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BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Ester Canales Tobin, 96, died peacefully at her home in Brownsville, Texas on Saturday, May 16, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Ester was born January 12, 1924, in Premont, Texas. She was the last surviving daughter of Ezequiel and Delfina Gonzalez Canales, both of whom...

Eloisa V. Peña

May 10, 2020

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BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Eloisa V. Peña, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend entered into eternal rest on Mother’s Day, Sunday, the 10th of May 2020 at the age of eighty-eight.

Eloisa was born on Halloween in 1931 and was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas. She...

Roberto Jose De Lachica, R.Ph

May 5, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Roberto Jose de Lachica, R.Ph, loving father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 5th of May 2020 at the age of eighty-one.

Roberto was born on the 28th of December 1938 in Laredo, Texas to his parents, Ernesto de Lachica and Carmela Kerchoffs. He attended St....

Soledad Benavides

May 4, 2020

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BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Soledad Benavides, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, the 4th of May 2020, surrounded by her family, at the age of ninety.

Soledad was a spiritual woman of faith. A devout Catholic, she was...

Romeo Chapa

Apr 25, 2020

Romeo Chapa , 90 passed peacefully from natural causes on April 25, 2020, at home with his beloved wife, Berta Farias Chapa, by his side. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and "die hard" Texas Aggie.

Romeo was born on November 13, 1929, in San Benito, Texas. While attending San Benito High School, he met...