Obituaries

Antonio "Tony" Oliveira Jr.

Apr 15, 2013

Mr. Antonio Tony Oliveira Jr, 53, our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend entered unexpectedly into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, April 15, 2013, at his residence in Brownsville, TX. Tony, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, was the youngest son born to Antonio and Gloria Oliveira. After graduating from Hanna High School,...

Ellen Marie Elfrank

Apr 12, 2013

Mrs. Ellen Marie Elfrank, 79, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, April 12, 2013, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Ellen a native Missourian had been a resident of Brownsville since 1992, when she and her husband Lloyd moved here to enjoy their retirement years....

Grover Thomas Collins

Apr 12, 2013

Grover Thomas Tom Collins, 98, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013. He was born in 1915 in Mexia, Texas, to Zelda Tooke Collins and Grover Cleveland Collins. Tom grew up on a farm and spent his boyhood years working the farm, hunting, and fishing. As an adventurous teenager he traveled across Texas by riding on the top of passing...

Maria C Garza

Apr 9, 2013

Visitation DarlingMouser Funeral Home 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX  78520 Thursday, April 11, 2013 12 Noon to 9:00 p.m. Service Prayer Service DarlingMouser Funeral Home 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX  78520 Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service DarlingMouser Funeral Home 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX  78520 Friday, April 12,...

Ruth L Scott

Mar 31, 2013

Ruth L. Scott, 98, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Sunshine Haven Hospice Facility in Olmito, TX, surrounded by her loving family Ruth, a native of Cuero, TX had been a longtime resident of Brownsville. Ruth was a loving and devoted wife...

Thelma Finto Mitchell

Mar 18, 2013

Thelma Mitchell passed from this life on Monday, March 18, 2013, at her residence here in Brownsville, Texas. She spent the last eight years of her life living with a difficult disease through faith in God, determination, family and a very active extended Christian family. Thelma began her life in the small town of Verdi, Texas outside of San...

Blanca Cavazos Garcia

Mar 18, 2013

Blanca Cavazos Garcia, 68, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life after a valiant battle against cancer on Monday, March 18, 2013, at Sunshine Haven Hospice Facility in Olmito, TX, surrounded by her loving family Blanca was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. At 18, she married her...

Norma Elaine Walker

Mar 17, 2013

Mrs. Norma Elaine Walker, 91, our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and greatgrandmother entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at her residence with her loving family at her side. A native of Augusta, KS, Norma and her husband Marshall lived in Hutchinson, KS, until 2004 when they chose to make Brownsville their retirement home. While in...

Juanita Pearl Barton

Mar 16, 2013

On March 16th 2013, Juanita Pearl Adams Barton joined the family circle in Heaven, singing and spreading her joy. Mrs. Barton moved to Brownsville at the age of 9 from Oklahoma. She graduated from El Jardin School and worked for the telephone company for 37 years. Throughout her life she remained active until at least the age of 90...

Maria "Lucha" De La Luz Benavides

Mar 11, 2013

For your Faithful, O Lord, Life is Changed not Taken Away. Mrs. Maria de la Luz Benavides, 75, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, March 11, 2013, at her residence in Brownsville surrounded by her family. Lucha, as she was affectionately known to all, was a loving and...

Nicholas "Nico" Antonio Benavides

Mar 9, 2013

Nicholas Antonio Benavides, 20, our beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his loving family.Nico, as he was affectionately known to all, was born in Frankfurt, Germany. He had been a lifetime resident of Brownsville,...

Antonio D. Sanchez

Mar 1, 2013

Mr. Antonio D. Sanchez, 88, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at his residence Friday, March 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was a World War II veteran and had worked in the shrimping industry for over 30 years and also for the Brownsville Independent School Districts Transportation Department. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his wife Griselda...

Maria Cruz Melendez

Feb 28, 2013

Mrs. Maria Cruz Melendez, 101, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Doa Maria Cruz who was a native of Rincon de Ramos, Zacatecas, Mexico, had been a resident of Brownsville for...

Esther Lopez Delgado

Feb 22, 2013

Mrs. Esther Lopez Delgado, 84, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, February 22, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Esther, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, was a very giving and generous person. She loved to cook and spend time with her family and...

Amparo "Bobbie" A. Rodriguez

Feb 22, 2013

Mrs. Amparo A. Bobbie Rodriguez, 78, our beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, February 22, 2013, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Bobbie was a retired elementary school teacher having taught for 42 years with BISD and in San Antonio. Bobbie dedicated her life teaching children. It was...

Jovita P. Garcia

Feb 16, 2013

Mrs. Jovita Perez Garcia, 79, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville after a brief illness. Jovita, a native of Concepcion, Texas, had been a resident of Brownsville since 1956. Jovita was a loving and devoted mother and...

Eustolia "Toya" Liendo

Feb 14, 2013

Mrs. Eustolia Toya Liendo, 76, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Solara Hospital in Brownsville after a valiant battle with Alzheimers Disease. Toya, as she was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. She was a...

Gustavo Jose Pe�A

Feb 14, 2013

Gustavo Jose Pea, age 96, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, February 14, 2013. His beloved wife of 66 years Ana Lucila Farias Pea predeceased him in 2007. Both were born and raised in Laredo, were married in 1941, and made Brownsville their home in 1947. The son of Eduardo F. and Clementina Merriweather Pea, Gustavo graduated from...

Alfredo C Garcia

Feb 10, 2013

Mr. Alfredo C. Garcia, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, February 10, 2013, at his daughters residence in San Benito, TX surrounded by his loving family. Alfredo was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Alfredo was weeks away from his high school graduation when...

Ramiro Cardenas

Feb 7, 2013

Mr. Ramiro Cardenas Sr., 85, our beloved father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX surrounded by his loving family. Ramiro, a native of Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico, had been a resident of Brownsville for forty years. An auto mechanic...