Obituaries

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...

Rosalina Marroquin Ayala

Nov 8, 2017

Rosalina Marroquin Ayala entered eternal glory on November 8, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Brownsville, Texas to Victor Manuel Marroquin and Margarita De Leon Marroquin. Rosalina was a kind, loving and generous person who will be profoundly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Rosalina graduated from Villa Maria High School in...

Jimmie Lee Whisenant

Nov 8, 2017

Brownsville- Jimmie Lee (Tallon) Whisenant, 92, a long-time resident of Brownsville, died Tuesday the 9th of November in McAllen, TX. Jimmie Lee is survived by her three children, B.R. (Margaret) Whisenant, Jr. of McAllen, TX, Janice M. (Michael) Jackson of Apopka, FL, and James (Susan) Whisenant, of Newport Beach, CA. along with seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A funeral...

Frances Verien Browne

Nov 3, 2017

Frances V. Browne Brownsville lost a centenarian, a member of one of Brownsville's oldest Pioneering families (Browne and Powers) a philanthropist and a devout Catholic and member of Sacred Heart Church with the passing of Frances Verien Browne Friday November 3, 2017. Frances, known as Ponchie to her friends and family attended Villa Maria High School in Brownsville. During...

Reynaldo Cano

Nov 2, 2017

Reynaldo Cano, 81, beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Reynaldo was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He served our community as a firefighter with the Brownsville Fire Department; retiring in 1996 after 40 years of...

Dorina Alviar

Oct 31, 2017

Dorina Siller Alviar, 83, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her home in Brownsville, TX surrounded by family members. She was born on October 26, 1934 in Brownsville, TX to Abelardo & Catarina Siller. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on December 17, 1955 and was a fine example of faith and loyalty for all those...

Jose Elijio " Joe" Garcia

Oct 18, 2017

Jose Elijio Garcia, 62, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life unexpectedly on Wednesday, 18 October 2017, at Valley Baptist Medical Center with his family at his side. Joe, as he was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was the second to the...

Beatriz "Patty" Ramirez Hurtado

Oct 10, 2017

Beatriz Ramirez Hurtado, 37, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Beatriz, affectionately known to all as Patty, was a native of Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. Patty had been a resident of Brownsville for a number of years. Patty...

Petra H. Salazar

Oct 9, 2017

Petra H. Salazar, age 76 of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest at her residence October 9, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was a graduate of Brownsville High School, and received her associates degree at Texas Southmost College. She was an insurance agent for over thirty-five years. Her passion for reading books and gaining knowledge was passed...

Maria O. Willingham

Oct 5, 2017

Maria O. Willingham, 89, of Brownsville, Texas passed away at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home, on Thursday, October 5, 2017, with her family at her side. Maria was a native of Mexico. She had been a resident of Brownsville since 1959, after living in Port Isabel for several years. Maria was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only...

Guadalupe "Lupe" Quintana

Sep 29, 2017

Guadalupe "Lupe" Quintana, 85, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, surrounded by his family. Lupe was born in Jimenez, Tamps., Mexico in 1931. Lupe was preceded in death by his parents, Maria and Manuel Quintana. He was raised from the age of 2 by his aunt and uncle, Maria and Mauro Alcala. Lupe is survived by...

Ricardo Loredo

Sep 25, 2017

Ricardo Loredo, 77, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2017, at Valley Baptist Medical Center as a result of injuries he sustained from a fall. Ricardo was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Ricardo worked at BF Goodrich as a service technician. He then went to work for the B&M Bridge as a toll...

Monique Muñoz

Sep 23, 2017

Visitation DarlingMouser Funeral Home -West Chapel 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX  78520 Tuesday, September 26, 2017 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Service Recitation of the Holy Rosary DarlingMouser Funeral Home 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX  78520 Tuesday, September 26, 2017 2:00 p.m. Cemetery Val Verde Memorial Gardens Crematory Donna, TX  78537