Obituaries

Verabel Rountree

Jul 8, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Verabel Rountree entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 8th of July 2020 at her residence in Brownsville, Texas at the age of eighty-three.

Maria Teresa Sanchez

Jul 5, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria Teresa Sanchez entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 5th of July 2020 at the age of sixty-nine in Brownsville, Texas.

Maria Teresa was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was a devout and faithful Christian who loved and served The...

Joe Dimsdle

Jul 4, 2020

Joe Dimsdle of Brownsville, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the age of 78. Mr. Dimsdle was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired U.S. Postal Letter Carrier.

During his 21 years of military service, he achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer W-3 and served two combat tours in South...

Ricardo Manuel "Rick" Ramos

Jul 4, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Ricardo Manuel “Rick” Ramos entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 4th of July 2020 at the age of forty-five in Brownsville, Texas.

The shining light of his life were Rick’s two children, his best friend Junior and his little princess Bella. He loved being a husband, father, and provider to all...

Ramon G. Leal

Jul 1, 2020

Ramon G. Leal died peacefully on July 01, 2020 at the age of 88.  He was born in Brownsville, Texas on January 18, 1932 to Ysidro Leal and Matilde G. Leal.  He was their first born son, but the second of five surviving children.  His devotion to his family was obvious even at a young age, as he selflessly...

James Lee "Jim" Mills

Jul 1, 2020

HARLINGEN, TX. – James Lee “Jim” Mills entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 1st of July 2020 in Harlingen, Texas at the age of 83.

Jim was born on May 10, 1937 to his parents, Charles Jefferson and Lola Lee Mills, in Los Alamitos, California. He graduated from The University of Arkansas, where he...

Mario Alberto De Leon

Jul 1, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Mario Alberto De Leon entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 1st of July 2020 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of fifty-eight.

Mario was not only a loving husband and father, but a dedicated member of the Brownsville community. Mario worked with the Brownsville Public Utilities Board as a Communications Department...

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...