Obituaries

Rodolfo "Rudy" Gil Reyes

Rodolfo "Rudy" Gil Reyes

Jun 11, 2018

Rodolfo Gil Reyes, 78, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 11, 2018, at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Rudy, as he was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Rudy was a proud Army veteran and was an active member of the American Legion. Rudy touched the lives...

Leonard Stamm Alpert

Leonard Stamm Alpert

Jun 10, 2018

The family of Leonard Stamm Alpert announces his death at home on June 10, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a beloved member of both the Houston and Brownsville Jewish communities. Born in 1923 in Buffalo, NY to Dr. Theodore and Bessie Alpert, he graduated as valedictorian from the Buffalo Free Academy at the age...

James "Jimmy" Gonzalez

James "Jimmy" Gonzalez

Jun 6, 2018

James Gonzalez, 67, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, TX, Jimmy, as he was known to all, was the frontman for Jimmy G y Grupo Mazz. Jimmy was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and fans throughout...

Maria Isabel Vasquez

Maria Isabel Vasquez

Jun 4, 2018

Maria Isabel Vasquez, 58, of Brownsville, Texas passed away at Valley Regional Medical Center on Monday, June 4, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Maria I., as she was known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She touched the lives of countless of our community's youth as a teacher's assistant with BISD for 25 years....

Cristina Candanoza Del Bosque

Cristina Candanoza Del Bosque

May 29, 2018

Cristina Candanoza Del Bosque, aged 87, went home to be with the LORD on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Cristina was born in 1930, in San Nicolas, Tamps., Mexico, the daughter of Leocadio and San Juanita Candanoza. Cristina accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior in April of 1972 and was an active member of Iglesia Bautista El Calvario. She...

Mary Evelyn Corley Simmons

Mary Evelyn Corley Simmons

May 21, 2018

Mary Evelyn Corley Simmons - - wife, homemaker, devoted mother, devout Roman Catholic, registered nurse, daughter, aunt, tireless volunteer and active community contributor - - entered into her eternal life and the presence of the Lord on May 21, 2018. The second of four children, Mary was born in Kilgore, Texas, to Mary Evelyn Vandergriff Corley and Clyde M....

Juan Francisco Garza

Juan Francisco Garza

May 19, 2018

Juan Francisco Garza , 67, passed away on May 19, 2018, at Valley Regional Medical Center. He will be dearly missed not only by his loving family and friends but also by all those fortunate to have known him. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 with the recitation of the holy...

Roman G. Pineda Jr.

Roman G. Pineda Jr.

May 17, 2018

Roman G. Pineda Jr., 91, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. Roman, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Roman was a proud Army veteran who served our country honorably in World...

Aurora Gonzalez Orive

Aurora Gonzalez Orive

May 12, 2018

Aurora G. Orive, 90, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Aurora was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Aurora worked as a seamstress at McNair Manufacturing and other local clothing...

Ruben "Chacho" Jose Rodriguez Jr.

Ruben "Chacho" Jose Rodriguez Jr.

May 10, 2018

Ruben Jose Rodriguez, 34, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas. Chacho, as he was affectionately known to all was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. He worked in the family's landscaping business and in his spare time enjoyed going fishing....

Leon Horn

Leon Horn

May 6, 2018

With great affection and love, we announce with sadness, the passing of our husband, father, grandfather- Leon Horn né Hirschhorn on May 6, 2018 in Miami, FL. Leon was born in Poland. He was the son of Benjamin and Adela Goldman Hirschhorn and brother of Isidore Hirschhorn, all deceased. Leon Horn is survived by his wife, Muriel Bronstein Horn;...

Frank Maldonado

Frank Maldonado

May 2, 2018

Frank Maldonado, 93, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday evening, May 2, 2018. Mr. Maldonado was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Maldonado; his parents, Hermenegildo and Virginia Maldonado; and his siblings, Antonio Maldonado, Beatrice Arechiga and Raul Maldonado. He is survived by 2 sons, Frank Anthony Maldonado and John David Maldonado; grandchildren,...

Paul Edward Whitworth

Paul Edward Whitworth

Apr 29, 2018

Paul Edward Whitworth, 80, died peacefully on Sunday, April 29, after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family. Paul, or Edward as he was known in his youth, was born in Harlingen, Texas in 1938 to Forest Raymond and Yuba Luther Whitworth. He grew up in Harlingen with his parents and four brothers. They were dedicated...

Ralph Hill Jr.

Ralph Hill Jr.

Apr 29, 2018

Ralph Hill Jr. 68 of Brownsville Texas passed away on Sunday April 29th 2018 surrounded by his loved ones. Ralph was born in Hilltop, Kentucky on August 3, 1949, eldest son to Ralph and Gwenda Hill. Ralph leaves behind his loving wife Gloria E. Hill, sons Andrew Allen, Dr. Timothy George and Enrique Elias Hilton; his grandchildren: Andrew Allen...

Olga Guzman Ortiz

Olga Guzman Ortiz

Apr 28, 2018

Olga G. Ortiz, 83, entered into the Kingdom of God on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Olga was born in Brownsville, Texas and was the daughter of the late Estela Delgado Guzman and J.O. Guzman. Olga was a role model to her children and grandchildren. She was a courageous and kind person who dedicated her life to her family and...

Jose L. Garcia

Jose L. Garcia

Apr 26, 2018

Jose Ledesma Garcia, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, on Thursday, April 26, 2018, with his loving family at his side. Jose, was born in Linares, N.L., Mexico. He came to Brownsville as a little boy and spent the rest of his life here. Jose was a...

John Ford Thomas Cowen, Sr.

John Ford Thomas Cowen, Sr.

Apr 26, 2018

John Ford Thomas Cowen, Sr. died peacefully on April 26th at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was diagnosed with cancer less than two weeks before his death. John was born in Brownsville, Texas in 1948, the third of Virginia Bryant Cowen and Louis Raphael Cowen's eleven children. He entered the world "larger than life" weighing 13 lbs....

Carmen V. Casas

Carmen V. Casas

Apr 25, 2018

Carmen V. Casas, 68, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas. Carmen is preceded in death by her parents: Carmen and Jose Roberto Manjarrez. Carmen is survived by her husband of 46 years: Jes&uacutes R. Casas; her children: Jes&uacutes R. (Sandra) Casas Jr., Julissa (Matthew) Porcher, and Joaquin (Sara) Casas: 11...

Carlota Perez De Romo

Carlota Perez De Romo

Apr 24, 2018

Carlota Perez de Romo, 96, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Doña Callotita, as she was affectionately known by her family and close friends, was born in La Palma, a municipality of Encarnacion de Diaz, Jalisco, Mexico. She was married to Manuel Romo for 46...

Juanita G. Cantu

Juanita G. Cantu

Apr 22, 2018

Juanita G. Cantu, 94, peacefully passed from this life into the church triumphant on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Juanita, a resident of Brownsville, Texas had been a resident of Barcelona Assisted Living facility in McAllen for the past two years. As a leader in her community, she was one of the first Hispanic women store managers in the downtown...