Obituaries
Ruben Perez Limon
Jan 25, 2015
Ruben P. Limon, 75, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 25, 2015, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas surrounded by his family. Ruben was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was a dedicated employee with the Brownsville Herald for 15 years before retiring to enjoy the fruits...
Olivia "Molly" Garcia Barron
Jan 24, 2015
Olivia Garcia Barron, 68, our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle against congestive heart disease. Molly, as she was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Molly was...
Magdalena B. "Maggie" Buitron
Jan 14, 2015
Magdalena B. Buitron, 73, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Maggie, as she was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She was a proud member of the BHS Class...
Larry E. Green
Jan 9, 2015
Larry E. Green, 73, passed away January 9, 2015 in Brownsville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Betty Green. Larry is survived by his 3 children: Veronica (Hayward) Owen, Larry (Dean Ann) Green and Tom (Stephanie) Green; 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandsons, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Larry was retired from IBM and was...
Agapito Z. Zuniga, Jr.
Jan 7, 2015
Mr. Agapito Z. Zuniga Jr., 88, our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Solara Hospital in Brownsville, Texas. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Mr. Zuniga proudly served his county during World War II, receiving the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Philippine Independence Ribbon,...
Bertha Weaver
Jan 7, 2015
Bertha Garcia Weaver, 93, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in San Marcos, Texas. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, Desiderio and Rosalia Garcia; her husband, Miguel Weaver Sr.; five brothers: Ciprian, Tomas, Federico, Severo, and Manuel Garcia; and two sisters: Delfina Guerrero and Amelia Garcia. Left...
Molly Melinda Plitt
Jan 5, 2015
Molly Melinda Plitt, 71, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 5, 2015, at Alta Vista Rehab in Brownsville, Texas. Molly was a graduate of NTSU. She was an active member of our community having served on various boards along with her involvement with the Brownsville Junior Service League, the Gladys Porter Zoo, Leadership Texas, Palo Alto National Park...
Lydia Trevino Garcia
Jan 5, 2015
BROWNSVILLE/MERCEDES: Lydia Trevino Garcia, 97, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend entered into eternal rest at her residence on Jan. 3, 2015. surrounded by her loving family Lydia attended Mercedes High School and was valedictorian of her class of 1936. She was Chief Deputy at the Cameron County Clerk's Office for over 40 years. Lydia was preceded in...
Juan Enrique Gavito
Dec 29, 2014
Juan Enrique Gavito, 86, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 29, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of Brownsville, Juan Enrique was a member of a pioneer Brownsville family. He returned to Brownsville, after graduating from St. Marys Law School in San Antonio,...
Daniel Ramirez
Dec 22, 2014
Daniel Ramirez, 86, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 22, 2014, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Daniel is preceded in death by a grandson, Dr. Martin Farias III his mother, Pilar Torres his father, Seferino Ramirez a sister, Piedad Miller and three brothers: Rosendo and Jose Ramirez, and Benjamin Torres. Daniel is survived by his...
Ruben S Garcia Sr.
Dec 17, 2014
Ret. Police Capt. Ruben S. Garcia Sr., 87, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Born in San Benito, Ruben was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. He joined the Brownsville Police Dept. at 21 and served a record 42 and a half years before retiring in 1991. Ruben was...
Abe Key Barnard Jr.
Dec 11, 2014
Abe Key Barnard Jr., 86, passed away at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Abe was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was born in 1928 to Abe Key Barnard Sr. and Cecil Estell Younger. Abe was a proud Army veteran having served during the Army of Occupation Japan at Taegu, Korea. Abe leaves behind...
Daniel G. Rodriguez
Dec 9, 2014
Daniel G. Rodriguez, 86, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather entered into the glory of his eternal life on Tuesday, December 09, 2014, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was a faithful and devoted employee for the Brownsville PUB. He retired after 35 years of service. Daniel was a longtime parishioner of...
Rosalinda "Linda" M. Velador
Dec 5, 2014
Rosalinda Linda M. Velador, 65, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 5, 2014, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Inocencio Velador her parents, Irineo B. and Maria del Refugio Moreno and three brothers Enrique, Luis Carlos, and Ricardo Moreno. Linda is survived by her son, Abel Enrique and his wife...
Elva G. Arteaga
Dec 3, 2014
Elva G. Arteaga, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle against Alzheimers. Elva was a woman of faith, the heart and soul of the Arteaga family. She was a lifetime member of El Principe de Paz Church. Elva was preceded in death by her husband of...
Gloria C. Crixell
Nov 22, 2014
Gloria Cardoza Crixell, 101, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 22, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. The eldest daughter of the union of two ranching and farming families, Gloria was born in Mendes, Tamaulipas, Mexico on Dec. 4, 1912. During the Mexican Revolution, her parents brought her to Brownsville to live with her grandparents for her protection....
Guadalupe "Lupita" M Cornejo
Nov 22, 2014
Guadalupe Lupita M. Cornejo, 87, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and sister entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Lupitas passion in life was enjoying the company of her family and friends. She was well known for her love of gardening. Her green thumb produced...
Maria "Mari" Lydia Rivera Deza
Nov 16, 2014
Maria Lydia, 61, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mari was a strong supporter and advocate for the Brownsville Farmers Market and Brownsville Downtown United. Mari was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate to have known her....
Carmen G. Longoria
Nov 14, 2014
Mrs. Carmen G. Longoria, 92, of Brownsville, beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 14, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Left to eternally treasure their memories of her are her sons, Ricardo Gloria Longoria, Sr., Juan Carmen Longoria Sr., Romulo Glendora Longoria Jr. and Marco Antonio Sylvia Longoria,...
Frances "Babe" Camilla Bowman Taylor
Nov 7, 2014
Frances Camilla Bowman Babe Taylor passed away November 8, 2014, at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home surrounded by family. Babe was born in 1923 in Monticello, Indiana to Fred and Elizabeth Bowman. In 1940, she graduated from Monticello High School. Babe married her childhood sweetheart, Billie L. Taylor in 1944. They soon moved to Lafayette, Indiana, where they raised a...
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