Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Apr 21, 2020

Joe H. Gonzales, 82, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Solara Hospital-Brownsville on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

A Brownsville native, he was a Veteran of the Korean War in the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge, he worked for BISD in the Maintenance Department. Subsequently he worked for Aldridge-Washmon and then for General Services Administration until...

Apr 7, 2020

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Benito Mireles, 82, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Mr. Mireles worked for Brown & Root for 24 years and for Trico for 10 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Mireles; his...

Apr 7, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - William Robert Carmean, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his residence.

He was born and lived his life in Brownsville. His parents were William R. and Jean Carmean. Bill had a kind heart and inquisitive mind.

He will be forever missed by his family: his wife, Anna...

Apr 7, 2020

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. – Kathryn R. Hinojosa, 76, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her home in Rancho Viejo, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathryn was born on July 30, 1943, in Brownsville, Texas, the daughter of late Moises and Katie Lee Rivera. She graduated from Brownsville High School in 1961 and married...

Apr 6, 2020

LAGUNA VISTA, TX. – Dr. Karl David Brandmeir was born on February 1, 1946, in Seattle, WA, to William Jack and G. Betty Brandmeir and left us on April 6, 2020. For once in his life he left the party early and we are all heartbroken because of it.

He was the oldest of three...

Apr 5, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Leonardo V. Garcia, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 05, 2020 in Brownsville, Texas at the age of 69.

Leonardo Garcia was born in Brownsville, Texas on  August 15, 1950. He graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and his Master’s in Education from Pan American University in Edinburg, Texas....

Apr 3, 2020

EMMETSBURG, IOWA - Julia Frances (Judy) Crowley was born in Palo Alto Memorial Hospital at 10th and Grand in Emmetsburg, Iowa on January 27, 1940. Her parents, Joe and Della (Schwartz) Crowley, and her big sister, Maryanne (Charles) Slagle. Well met was an apt description, Judy was born with the Irish gifts of quick-wit and good natured “blarney” with...

Mar 25, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Manuel B. Silva, Jr., 39, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to many entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by his loving family.

Manuel was a dedicated detention officer with the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department...

Mar 24, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Daisy Miller Richardson was born March 14, 1929, and went to be with the Lord in the early hours of Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

Daisy was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her daughters Cheryl Richardson (Ken Schill) and Ivianne Merrill...

Mar 22, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria C. Esparza entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 22nd March 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was eighty-seven years old.

Maria was the sweetest mom, a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a caring woman who made friends everywhere she went with her kind-hearted personality. She...

Mar 13, 2020

Katherine Elizabeth Zimmerman "Mickey" Hughston, 98, died Friday, March 13, 2020 in Harlingen, Texas.

She was born June 14, 1921, in Fairview, New Jersey, and grew up in Massena, New York.  Known her whole life by her nickname “Mickey”, she graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Business at a time when it was uncommon for...

Mar 3, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Mary Rose Tarrant, age 91, was born to Andrew and Mary Pfieffer in Terre Haute, Indiana and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 03, 2020.

Mary Rose was an accomplished gardener, specializing in roses, seamstress, cook, cake decorator, and she also enjoyed both picture and crossword puzzles. A special hobby that...

Mar 2, 2020

SAN PEDRO, TX. – Marcelino B. Silva, age 85, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was born on April 26, 1934 and entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, March 02, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Marcelino was preceded in death by his parents,...