Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rita Margaret (Nelson) Solis
Dec 10, 2024
BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Rita Margaret (Nelson) Solis of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 10th of December 2024. Rita, also affectionately known as Margo, was born on September 25, 1932 in Aruba, Netherlands West Indies to Albert Anthony Nelson and Clotilde Garcia Nelson.
Margo came to the United States when she was four years of age. Upon the...
Noemi Torre
Dec 6, 2024
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Noemi Torre entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 6th of December 2024 at South Texas Health System McAllen surrounded by her loving family. She was 74 years of age.
Noemi was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico on March 2, 1950, daughter of the late Eva de la Garza and Raul Torre.
As a teenager, Noemi assisted the elderly,...
Natividad Granado
Nov 26, 2024
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Natividad Granado entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 26th of November 2024 at his Brownsville residence. He was 91 years of age.
Natividad was born and raised on September 8, 1933 in Brownsville, Texas, to Juan Granado and Librada Rodriguez Granado. Natividad was a life long parishioner of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He loved socializing with everyone,...
Clemente M. Valdez
Nov 22, 2024
BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Clemente Moreno Valdez entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 22nd of November 2024 in the comfort of his Brownsville residence surrounded by his family. He was 78 years of age.
Clemente was born in Brownsville, Texas on March 16, 1946, son of Juan Manuel Valdez and Ambrosia Moreno Valdez. A proud veteran of the United States Army,...