Obituaries

Aug 14, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Raquel Rios Garza entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 14th of August 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was eighty-seven years old.

Raquel was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and will always be remembered...

Aug 13, 2019

Jesus Jose Garza Jr., 90, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Chuy as he was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville.  Chuy worked for the Harlingen Irrigation District for 45 years retiring as a Supervisor/Foreman.

Chuy...

Aug 9, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Eugenia Sanchez entered into the glory of her eternal life at her residence on Friday, the 9th of August 2019. She was eighty-five years old.

Eugenia will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She and her late husband, Tiburcio, dedicated their lifetime to raising their...

Aug 9, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Abigail Magdalynn Perez entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 9th of August 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was thirty years old.

Abigail will always be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, niece, cousin, and friend with a pure...

Aug 7, 2019

Benita Lozano López, 95, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother entered the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Benita was born in Sattler, Texas and grew up working the fields in California and West Texas. She was one of 16 children born to Julia and...

Aug 6, 2019

On August 6, 2019, Jack Roger Hartwell (AKA “Ramblin’ Jack”) peacefully passed away at his home while listening to his beloved folk music.  Jack was born January 27, 1941 in Moline, Illinois. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, he attended Pan American University studying Engineering and drafting. He designed and built many pools in the RGV and opened...

Aug 1, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Amelia P. Champion of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 01, 2019 in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by family at the age of 92.

Amelia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a strong, active individual who had a great sense of humor, while always telling it...

Jul 29, 2019

El Señor José Antonio Márquez López, de 58 años de edad, falleció el lunes, 29 de julio del 2019 en el Hospital Guadalupe en la ciudad de H. Matamoros, Tamps., México.

José nació en el Distrito Federal. En 1971, vino a vivir aquí en Brownsville, Texas. José hizo una carrera que siempre le encanto como mecánico técnico...

Jul 24, 2019

Jul 23, 2019

Juana “Juanita” S. Treviño, 83, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at home in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Juanita   lived her life to the fullest with her family and God as the most important things in her life. She worked hard her entire life taking care of the love...

Jul 17, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Lynda F. Scardino, our loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and best friend, passed away on Wednesday, the 17th of July 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family at the age of fifty-nine.

Lynda was a nurse’s assistant at a behavioral health facility in Houston for years; a...

Jul 7, 2019

Oralia Sierra de Zamora, nació el 28 de diciembre de 1929. Fue precidida en muerte por su esposo, Ignacio Zamora Rico.

Tuvieron nueve hijos: Ana Rosa (Aurelio) Zamora de Colunga , Laura Elena (Edgar) Zamora de Maldonado, Lidia (Guadalupe) Zamora de Benavides, Ignacio (Ana Lidia) Zamora Sierra, Saul (Cristina) Zamora Sierra, Oralia (Ariel) Zamora de Guerra, Esther...

Jun 27, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Alfonso H. Lee, 72, retired adult probation officer, and chemical dependency counselor, died Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Houston, Texas, after a courageous fight against an aggressive and rare form of cancer. Mr. Lee was a man of immense faith, a veteran, athlete, grandfather, father, and a loving husband to Maria C. Lee.

Jun 27, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Reynaldo G. Arteaga, born May 27, 1947 passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the age of 72 years.

Rey, aka “Mr. Arteaga” to many, worked with BISD as teacher, Vice Principal, Principal and Administrator until his retirement.  Many knew him as a hardworking individual who cared and gave to those...

Jun 27, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Alma Mae Biedinger, 76, born April 28, 1943, in Brownsville, Texas to Jose and Delores Briseño, passed away peacefully, on the morning of June 27, 2019.

Alma Mae spent her life in Brownsville, Texas. She grew up with a large family in a house full of laughter, joy, and wonderful traditions. She...

Jun 26, 2019

Brownsville - Marina Bernal-Lopez 54, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Houston Methodist Hospital. DARLING-MOUSER FUNERAL HOME, (956) 546-7111 of Brownsville, Texas is in charge of arrangements.

A Memorial Mass will be held at nine o'clock in the morning on Tuesday, the 16th of July 2019 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, 1218 E. Jefferson Street, Brownsville, Texas.

Jun 25, 2019

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Kathleen (Katie) C. Maranitch, 94, passed away at her residence in Harlingen on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Preceding Katie in death is her husband, Thomas A. Maranitch; parents, Joe Salinas and James J. Cleary and Josephine Cleary; and siblings William Cleary, Margaret Martinez, Alice Cano, and Mary Ann Arzamendi.

Left behind to...

Jun 23, 2019

Mrs. Zoila B. Cisneros, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, June 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Left to eternally treasure their memories of her, are her beloved husband of 57 years, Alfonso Cisneros; her children, Lupita (Manuel) Hernandez, Alfonso (Yolly) Cisneros, Laura...

Jun 20, 2019

Gloria Colunga Farroba,beloved mother, grandmother and daughter, went to be with our Lord on June 20, 2019.

Gloria was born January 20, 1939 in Brownsville, Texas the eldest daughter of Jose Colunga, Jr. and Margaret (Harrison)Colunga. She was a graduate of Brownsville High School, Class of 1957 where she was the Drum Majorette of the Golden Eagle...

Jun 12, 2019

HARLINGEN, TX. - Harold David Wright, Sr. RN passed away on Wednesday, the 12th of June 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas at the age of seventy-four. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Cornelia "Connie" R. Wright on November 19, 2017. Harold is survived by 4 children: Mary Scott (David), Harold D. Wright Jr.,...