Obituaries
Santos D. Zavala
Jan 19, 2018
Santos D. Zavala, 79, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at Valley Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Santos, who was born in Bishop, Texas, was a longtime resident of Brownsville. Santos worked with TX DoT for 41 years where...
Baby Christopher Flores
Jan 15, 2018
Baby Christopher Flores, our little angel, was stillborn on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Christopher was preceded in death by two infant sisters: Monica Lopez and Alyssa Ramos. Christopher is survived by his loving parents: Jessica Michelle Lopez and Jesus "Jesse" Arnoldo Flores; a sister, Amanda Garcia and two brothers: Pedro Lara and Joseph Flores;...
Francisca "Panchita" Muniz Almanza
Jan 14, 2018
Francisca "Panchita" Almanza, 90, of Brownsville, Texas, lifetime loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, mother-in-law, and devoted friend entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Valley Baptist Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Francisca was born in January of 1928, in Paige, Texas to Maximino and Epigmenia Muniz Tobias. Panchita spent most of her...
Maria Luisa Guerra
Jan 11, 2018
Maria Luisa Guerra, 96, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Thursday morning, January 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Antonio Guerra and a son, Edgar Guerra. Left to treasure their memories are her children, Alma (Raul) Anaya, Carlos (Phyllis) Guerra, Alfredo "Pilo" (Josefina) Guerra and Estela Zarate; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren,...
Romana G. Barreda
Jan 8, 2018
Romana G. Barreda passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 8, 2018. Romana was born February 10, 1915 to Erasmo and Maria Garza. She was a daughter of a pioneer family who settled in the Rio Grande Valley in the 1800's. Through faith and the love of the Lord, she lived through many hardships and blessings throughout her...
Hilda Ann Rasco
Jan 8, 2018
Hilda Ann Rasco passed away peacefully January 8th and entered her heavenly home to be with her Lord. Hilda was a very loving and giving woman and mother born to William and Teresa Collins on May 30, 1922. Hilda taught school for BISD for 29 years and had many fond memories of her students and fellow teachers. Her favorite...
Earl Wayne Newton
Jan 6, 2018
Earl Wayne Newton, 55, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to work outdoors doing different kinds of landscaping projects and also being with his pet dogs. Left to eternally...
Wanda N. Robinson
Jan 2, 2018
Wanda N. Robinson, 79, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on January 2, 2018. Wanda was born in Weslaco, Texas and spent most of her life in the Valley residing in Brownsville the last 43 years. She had her own bookkeeping business in which she practiced with professionalism and much...
Johnny Emerson Cooper
Dec 30, 2017
Johnny Emerson Cooper, 78, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Johnny, a native of Oakridge, Roatan, Honduras, was a longtime resident of Brownsville. He was a Shrimp Boat Captain...
Alicia Barron Perez
Dec 24, 2017
Alicia Barron Perez, 88, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, December 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Alicia, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. A devout Catholic, she was a longtime parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic Church....
Richard "Dick" Jacob Wolf Sr.
Dec 19, 2017
Mr. Richard Jacob Wolf Sr. passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He had resided there since September of 2015. Dick was born at home to William Wayne Wolf and Elsie May Taylor Wolf in 1923 in Swan Township, Warren Co. IL. He was one of 6 children. On April 24, 1954, he...
Marcia M. Aguilar
Dec 11, 2017
Marcia M. Aguilar, 80, of Brownsville, Texas passed away at her residence on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 with her son at her side, after a brief but valiant battle against lung cancer. Marcia, touched the lives of countless of our community's youth as a teacher with BISD for 31 years and as an adjunct professor at TSC, later UTB-TSC....
Maria Dolores Gonzalez Ruiz
Dec 9, 2017
Maria Dolores Gonzalez Ruiz, 91, of Brownsville, Texas passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center on Saturday, Dec. 09, 2017, with her loving family at her side. Maria Dolores is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Ruiz Barragan. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Lety (Barry) Phelps, Roberto J. (Lari Lynn) Ruiz, Sandra (Louis) Ontiveros, Adriana...
Consuelo "Chelo" M. Young
Dec 8, 2017
Consuelo M. Young, 96, of Brownsville, Texas passed away at Valley Regional Medical Center on Friday, Nov. 08, 2017. Chelo, as she was affectionately known to all, was a born in Cd. Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She came to Brownsville as a young girl and lived here the rest of her life. Chelo owned the Mexico Theater and worked at...
Gloria Reyes Garcia
Nov 30, 2017
Gloria Reyes Garcia, 76, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into glory of her eternal life on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She was well known in downtown Brownsville due to her 48 years of service...
Sunshine Rose Reed Van Holsbeke
Nov 29, 2017
Mrs. Sunshine R. Reed Van Holsbeke, 91, of Brownsville, our beloved Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother passed away peacefully on Nov. 29, 2017, in the comfort of her home in Brownsville, Texas. Sunshine was born in 1926 into the "Pioneer" Reed Family the only daughter and sister to six brothers of Capt. Wallace L. Reed and Ada Egly...
Manuel Garcia, Jr.
Nov 28, 2017
Manuel Garcia, Jr. 81, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Garcia and Rosenda Garza. Mr. Garcia is survived by his cousin, Dolores Solis. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday November 30, 2017 at Buena Vista Burial Park.
Service ...Catarino R. Gracia
Nov 24, 2017
Catarino R. Gracia, 77, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Cato, as he was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Olmito. He worked for many years at Valley Ice and Fuel...
Juan "Johnny" Jose Garcia
Nov 22, 2017
Juan José García, 67, beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Johnny, as he was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Johnny...
Cornelia "Connie" Ruth Wright
Nov 19, 2017
Cornelia "Connie" R. Wright (nee Brons) died on November 19, 2017. She married Harold D. Wright Sr. on April 29, 1966. they celebrated 51 years of marriage this year. Connie is survived by 4 children: Mary Scott (David), Harold D. Wright Jr., Michael B. Wright, and Scott M. Wright (Cynthia); 13 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will...