Obituaries

Yolanda López De Terán

Jun 23, 2016

Yolanda López de Terán, 88, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Yolanda is preceded in death by her husband, Heberto Terán Flores; two daughters, Nilda Terán and Graciela T. Peña; and a sister, Imelda Lopez de Ferreyro. Yolanda is survived by her loving children: Yolanda...

Lionel Garza

Jun 20, 2016

SAN ANTONIO - Lionel Garza, Jr., 71, returned to his heavenly home on Monday June 20, 2016 after a lifelong battle with a pituitary tumor. His devotion to his family and firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Lionel was born in Kingsville, Texas in 1944 to Lionel and Cayetana "Lois/Elodia" (later...

Brenda Joyce Wilburn

Jun 19, 2016

Brenda Joyce Wilburn, a long-time resident of Brownsville, Texas, died on Sunday, June 19, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family and closest friends. Born in Austin, Texas in 1951, Brenda received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Huston-Tillotson College and then went on to receive her M.Ed. in Counseling. Brenda taught math at Hanna High School...

Juan Vasquez

Jun 19, 2016

Juan Vasquez, 40, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Juan was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Juan was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all those fortunate to have known him. Juan...

Maria Hilaria Rios

Jun 18, 2016

BROWNSVILLE - Maria Hilaria Rios, age 81, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Maria was born in Durango, Mexico to Candelario Ruiz & Antonia Ruiz Salazar on October 28, 1934. A long time Brownsville resident, Maria worked at Mercy Hospital and the Cameron County Health Department before dedicating over 25 years of service to the children of Russell...

Wilma Faye Davis

Jun 17, 2016

BROWNSVILLE - Wilma Faye Davis, age 86, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, June 17, 2016. Wilma is preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Wilma is survived by her husband of 66 years, Thomas J. Davis; her children, Steven (Judy) Davis, Patricia (Gib) Little, and Ricky (Ann) Davis; her grandchildren: Jennifer (Matthew) Hopson, Rachel,...

Elodia Cabrera

Jun 17, 2016

BROWNSVILLE - Elodia Cabrera, 99 years old, entered into eternal rest Friday, June 17, 2016 at Ebony Lake Nursing Home in Brownsville, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Service Graveside Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens 4464 Old Port Isabel Road Brownsville, TX  78526 Saturday, June 18,...

Adelaida L. Tamayo

Jun 14, 2016

BROWNSVILLE - Adelaida L. Tamayo, 90, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Tamayo loved the art of painting; was a past member of the Brownsville Art League; she loved to dance, especially to her favorite song "New York, New York" and always encouraged her sons to further their musical...

Gabriela Maria Cisneros Rankin

Jun 13, 2016

AUSTIN - Gabriela Maria Cisneros Rankin, 52 years old, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 13, 2016 at Cottonwood Creek Nursing Rehabilitation in Cedar Park, Texas. She lost a battle with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) after 10 years. Gabriela is survived by her parents Santiago and Oralia Cisneros; a son, Charles Anthony Rankin and his father, Charles Rankin; a...

Carolyn S. Perkins

Jun 10, 2016

Mrs. Carolyn S. Perkins, 74, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Sunshine Haven Special Care Facility in Olmito on Friday, June 10, 2016. Mrs. Perkins and her husband were Winter Texans in Brownsville since 2000 and became permanent residents since 2006. She was a member of Christ Church of The Valley. She was preceded in death by her...

Freddie Gonzales

Jun 6, 2016

Freddie Gonzales, 37, passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Tx. Freddie was born on February 23, 1979 in Brownsville, Texas to Mr. Santos & Carlota Gonzales. He is survived by his parents; his brothers Santos Gonzales Jr. & Julio Gonzales; his sisters Dora A. Troncoso, Elvia...

Sylvia Estela Terán-Fraga Garza

Jun 4, 2016

Sylvia Estela Terán-Fraga Garza, 79 years of age, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 4, 2016. Sylvia was born on April 27, 1937 in Brownville, Texas to the late Juan and María Terán. She was the oldest of 9 children of whom seven have preceded her in death. Sylvia graduated from Brownsville...

Robert Patrick Griffin

May 23, 2016

Robert Patrick Griffin, 86, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 23, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Griffin is survived by his step-son; Robert (Judith) Kerby; 3 granddaughters; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Johnson and dear friend and companion, Martha Lipscomb. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave.,...

Wallace L. Boudreaux

May 21, 2016

Wallace Joseph Boudreaux, Sr. ,92, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his residence in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family, daughter Penny (Bobby) son W.J. (Mary); grandkids, Brandy, Kalei (Eliseo) Mikey, Adrian, Skylar, Aiden and Kimberly. Wallace was born Oct. 27, 1923 in...

Eliseo L. Garcia

May 20, 2016

Eliseo L. Garcia, 76, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 20, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Eliseo is preceded in death by his wife Elvia and his parents, Rafael Garcia and Andrea Tapia Perez ; sister, Lucy Cortez and brother, Rafael Garcia, Jr. Eliseo is survived by his daughter; Elaine L. Garcia and son,...

Robert E. Velten

May 16, 2016

Robert Edwin Velten, 87, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 16, 2016, at Sunshine Haven Hospice Facility in Olmito, Texas. Bob, as he was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Bob attended local schools through his sophomore year, and at that time went to the Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, GA. He...

Dinora P. Robey

May 15, 2016

Service Memorial Service Church of the Advent Episcopal 104 W. Elizabeth Brownsville, TX  78520 Saturday, May 21, 2016 2:00 p.m. Cemetery Val Verde Memorial Gardens Crematory Donna, TX  78537

Matilde H. Solitaire

May 14, 2016

Mrs. Matilde H. Solitaire, 86, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville on May 14, 2016. She was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Solitaire, her parents Ramon Hernandez and Guadalupe G. Hernandez, a brother, Guadalupe Hernandez and 2 sisters, Concepcion H. Almazar...

Arnoldo L. Villarreal

May 13, 2016

Arnoldo L. Villarreal, a resident of Brownsville, Texas for over 50 years entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2016 at the age of 84. He was born in San Benito on December 9, 1931. After graduating from San Benito High School in 1950, he joined the Army and served his country as a corporal with the 67th AAA...

Magdalena Recio

May 5, 2016

MAGDALENA RECIO, ENTERED INTO ETERNAL LIFE WITH THE LORD ON MAY 5, 2016. MAGDALENA RECIO WAS BORN AUGUST 10, 1920 IN BROWNSVILLE, WHERE SHE RESIDED ALL HER LIFE. SHE WAS A VERY LOVING DAUGHTER, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, GREAT-GRANDMOTHER AND A GREAT FRIEND TO EVERYONE THAT KNEW HER. MANY KNEW MAGDALENA AS "GUERA" OR "MAGDA" BUT SHE WAS A FRIEND TO...