Obituaries

Jose "Nayo" A. Elizondo

Jose "Nayo" A. Elizondo

Dec 22, 2016

Jose A. Elizondo, 90, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at his residence in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Nayo, as he was affectionately known to all, a native of Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico came to Brownsville in 1956. He worked in the...

Flora Mireles

Flora Mireles

Dec 19, 2016

Flora Mireles, 78, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Mireles was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate to have known her. Mrs. Mireles was preceded in death by a son, Benito Mireles, Jr.; her...

Seferino Segura, Jr.

Seferino Segura, Jr.

Dec 11, 2016

Seferino Segura Jr., 58, of Brownsville, Texas entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville with his loving family at his side. Born in Weslaco, Seferino had been a resident of Brownsville since 1989. Seferino was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He loved spending time...

Dr. John Albert Rogans M.D.

Dr. John Albert Rogans M.D.

Dec 7, 2016

Dr. John Albert Rogans passed away on December 7, 2016 in Brownsville, Texas at the grand age of 85. He was an actor, an author, an Amazon Doctor, and a great adventurer. John is survived by his son, Bradley; his daughter, Julia; his sister, Betty; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a loving girlfriend, Theresa; and a community of patients...

Celina Lozano Tijerina

Celina Lozano Tijerina

Dec 4, 2016

Celina Lozano Tijerina, 82, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 04, 2016, at her daughter's residence in Lake Tapps, Washington. Celina was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate to have known her. Celina was preceded in death by her husband, Alberto Tijerina; and her parents,...

Alberta O. Hernandez

Alberta O. Hernandez

Dec 2, 2016

Alberta O. Hernandez, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, December 02, 2016, at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Alberta was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate to have...

Ruth Lewis Chilton

Ruth Lewis Chilton

Dec 1, 2016

Ruth Lewis Chilton, age 94, passed away on December 1, 2016. Born in Bethel, Ohio, Ruth was the oldest of five children of Thurman and Jessie Lewis. After the early death of her father, Ruth went to work at age 15 to help support her mother and siblings. Later, she trained and worked in the medical field, ultimately moving...

Ninfa E. Sanchez

Ninfa E. Sanchez

Nov 30, 2016

Ninfa E. Sanchez, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Ninfa, who was born in Matamoros, was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. Ninfa was always smiling. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Dominga B. Garcia

Dominga B. Garcia

Nov 28, 2016

Dominga B. Garcia, 106, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 28, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her husband, Silvestre Garcia; her parents, Cecilio and Maria Beltran; her sisters, Cruz Hernandez and Sister Natividad Beltran Torres of the Convent La...

Elizabeth Medina

Elizabeth Medina

Nov 26, 2016

Elizabeth Medina, 53, of Brownsville, Texas, loving daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on November 26, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Elizabeth was born in June of 1963 in Brownsville, Texas, to Jose Medina II and Maria De Lourdes De Leon. She attended Webb Elementary and graduated from kindergarten and High School Life Skills Unit. She belonged to...

Florentina "Tina" L. Rincon

Florentina "Tina" L. Rincon

Nov 24, 2016

Florentina "Tina" L. Rincon, 88, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville with her loving family at her side. Tina as she was affectionately known to all, was born in La Feria, TX in October of 1928. She was a...

Jesus Victor St. Clair

Jesus Victor St. Clair

Nov 22, 2016

Jesus Victor St. Clair, 66, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. Mr. St. Clair was preceded in death by his wife, Santos; his parents, Henry and Cecilia St. Clair; and his brother, Francisco St. Clair. He is survived by his brothers, Enrique and Carlos St. Clair and a sister, Victoria St....

Minda M. Rocha

Minda M. Rocha

Nov 18, 2016

Minda M. Rocha was called home to the Lord on November 18, 2016 at the age of 86. Minda was born in Mercedes, Texas on December 18, 1929 and was preceded in death by her parents Antonio V. Montelongo and Maria Salazar of Mercedes, Texas, brothers Antonio Montelongo Jr.,Arturo Montelongo, and son Carlos Vallado. She is survived by her...

Maria Del Pilar Garza

Maria Del Pilar Garza

Nov 8, 2016

Miss Maria del Pilar Garza, 94, died on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. Pilar was born in Brownsville and attended Incarnate Word Academy and Villa Maria High School. She was employed by First National Bank in Brownsville for 10 years before moving to Houston, Texas. There she continued her career in banking and foreign...

Robert Charles Escobedo

Robert Charles Escobedo

Nov 5, 2016

Robert Charles Escobedo, 70, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 05, 2016, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas after a battling cancer for eight years. Robert retired as a Social Security Technical Expert in January 2014 after 42 years of service. Robert served as a military policeman in the U.S. army during the Vietnam era and was honorably...

Maria Guadalupe Chavez Garcia

Maria Guadalupe Chavez Garcia

Nov 5, 2016

Maria Guadalupe Chavez Garcia, 68, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She was born on April 26, 1948 to Mr. Eduvijez Chavez and Maria Guerrero in Brownsville, TX. She graduated in 1968 from Brownsville High School. She served as an educator for BISD for over 30 years. She enjoyed movies, traveling,...

Derek R. Driscoll

Derek R. Driscoll

Oct 28, 2016

Derek Randolph Driscoll passed away at 1:51 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016, at the age of forty-five at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Derek is survived by his parents, Patricia D. Taylor of Brownsville and Alva E. Driscoll of Weatherford, Texas, and was the step-son of the late Gilbert R. Taylor of Brownsville. Derek is also...

Eudelia Vega Vasquez

Eudelia Vega Vasquez

Oct 27, 2016

Eudelia Vega Vasquez, 93, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Eudelia was preceded in death by her husband, Alejos Ayala Vasquez; a sister, Hortencia Alonzo and a brother Arnulfo Vega. Eudelia is survived by her children: Yolanda (Julio+) Rodriguez, Alex (Palmira), Rodolfo "Rudy" (Angelita+) and Alfredo "Fred" (San...

Y R. Bradford, Sr.

Y R. Bradford, Sr.

Oct 23, 2016

Billy (Bill) R. Bradford Sr., 82, of Brownsville, Texas went to be with his Lord on October 23, 2016 with his family by his side. Born in 1934, he was the last of seven children born to James Hubert Bradford and Onie Lee Kinsel Bradford. He and his twin sister, Nettie, were born at home in a remote farmhouse...

Alberto "Beto" M Medrano

Alberto "Beto" M Medrano

Oct 21, 2016

Alberto M. "Beto" Medrano, resident of Brownsville, TX, passed to his heavenly home on Friday, on the 21st of October. He was born in July 1939 in Brownsville, TX to the late Maria M. Medrano and Francisco Medrano. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-two years, (Mary) Elizabeth C. Medrano, his two children Marisa M. Medrano and...