Obituaries

Teodulo Estrada

Teodulo Estrada

Nov 28, 2012

Teodulo Estrada, 91, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by his loving family Teodulo was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Agustina Baena Estrada his wife, Elvira Garcia Estrada a son, Pedro Estrada and a daughter, Maria del Pilar Estrada Castle. Teodulo is survived by...

Gabriela "Gaby" Tijerina De Del Pozo

Gabriela "Gaby" Tijerina De Del Pozo

Nov 27, 2012

Mrs. Gabriela Tijerina de Del Pozo, 40, our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle against breast cancer. Gaby is survived by her husband Miguel Angel three daughters, Renata, Emilia,...

Blanca I Barrientos

Blanca I Barrientos

Nov 26, 2012

Mrs. Blanca I. Barrientos, 63, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, November 26, 2012, at her residence in Los Fresnos, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Left behind to eternally treasure their memories of her is her husband of 41 years, Joe Barrientos her children: Eddie...

Maria Teresa Champion

Maria Teresa Champion

Nov 25, 2012

Miss Maria Theresa Champion, 101, our beloved aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Alta Vista Nursing Home in Brownsville, Texas. Tia Theresa as she was known by all of her nieces and nephews was born on May 19, 1911 in Mercedes, Texas. She came from pioneer families who came to...

Pedro L Barrientos Iii

Pedro L Barrientos Iii

Nov 25, 2012

Mr. Pedro L. Barrientos III, 87, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at his residence in Brownsville, TX surrounded by his loving family. Pedro, who was born in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico, had been a longtime resident of Brownsville. Pedro, a devout Catholic,...

Cosme Sanchez

Cosme Sanchez

Nov 23, 2012

Mr. Cosme Sanchez, 86, our beloved father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, November 23, 2012 at his residence in Brownsville, TX surrounded by his loving family. Cosme who was born in Kingsville, Texas, had been a longtime resident of Brownsville. He served his country proudly during WW II...

Guadalupe "Do�A Lupita" Juarez Suarez

Guadalupe "Do�A Lupita" Juarez Suarez

Nov 16, 2012

Doa Guadalupe Juarez Suarez, 93, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, greatgreatgrandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, November 16, 2012, at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Lupita, as she was affectionately known to all, was born in Edna, Texas, but she had been a lifetime resident of...

Velia C. Jimenez

Velia C. Jimenez

Nov 13, 2012

Doa Velia C. Jimenez, 90, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, TX surrounded by her loving family. Doa Velia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Doa Velia was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by...

Elizabeth Ann Vidos Gayman

Elizabeth Ann Vidos Gayman

Nov 4, 2012

Jesus, My Souls in Your Hands And on Sunday, November 4, 2012, the angels came to take her soul to Heaven. Liz was born in Morgan City, Louisiana on August 26, 1942, one of thirteen children. She lived most of her life in Brownsville. Liz was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. She was a stayathome mom when...

Esmeralda L Leal

Esmeralda L Leal

Nov 4, 2012

Mrs. Esmeralda Lerma Leal, 80, our beloved wife, sisterinlaw, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life after a brief battle against cancer on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Esmeralda, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, was a very giving and generous person. She loved to travel especially...

Marcelina Due�As

Marcelina Due�As

Oct 31, 2012

Ms. Marcelina Dueas, 97, our beloved mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in Brownsville, Texas. Ms. Dueas who was born in Majiscatzin, Tamps., Mexico had been a resident of Brownsville for numerous years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother who gave her all for her family....

Viola "Ganca" Gomez Ruenes

Viola "Ganca" Gomez Ruenes

Oct 24, 2012

Long time Brownsville resident Viola G. Ruenes, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas after a prolonged illness. Viola was born in Raymondville, Texas to Maria C. Gomez and Hilario Gomez on July 3, 1922. She married Ramon Ruenes from San Benito, Texas on December 31, 1941. After the war, the young couple moved with...

Josefina "Fina" Alaniz Rosales

Josefina "Fina" Alaniz Rosales

Oct 22, 2012

Mrs. Josefina Alaniz Rosales, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, entered into the glory of her eternal life on her 79th birthday, Monday, October 22, 2012 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle against lung cancer. Fina, as she was affectionately known to all, was a native and...

Maria "Cruz" Cruz Padilla

Maria "Cruz" Cruz Padilla

Oct 18, 2012

Mrs. Maria Cruz Padilla, 90, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend has been called by heavens angels and entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, October 18, 2012. At her bedside was her son Joe and her devoted caregivers with whom she shared many memories at her beloved ranch in Bayview, TX. Cruz, a native...

Electra Pantel Garcia

Electra Pantel Garcia

Oct 18, 2012

Mrs. Electra Pantel Garcia, 81, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Angel Care in Harlingen, Texas. Electra graduated from Brownsville High School in 1948. After graduation, she attended St. Marys School of Nursing where she obtained her degree. Electra was a faithful and...

Maurine Adele Herman

Maurine Adele Herman

Oct 16, 2012

Maurine Adele Barnes Herman, 97, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Maurine was born on the Rabb Plantation at Sabal Palms in Brownsville in 1915. She grew up in the area known at that time as El Jardin,...

Francis George Nunn

Francis George Nunn

Oct 15, 2012

Mr. Francis George Nunn, 71, our beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend left to be with Our Lord after a brief but valiant battle against bone cancer on Monday, October 15, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Francis was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by those fortunate to have known him....

David Gaytan

David Gaytan

Oct 14, 2012

Mr. David Gaytan, 93, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, TX surrounded by his loving family. David was a proud World War II veteran, where he served 4 years with the Army Air Force. He was...

Eleazar S Longoria

Eleazar S Longoria

Oct 8, 2012

Mr. Eleazar S. Longoria, 69, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, October 8, 2012 at his residence in Brownsville, TX surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Longoria who was born in Rancho El Soliseo, Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico, had been a resident of Brownsville since 1988. He...

Esperanza "Pere" Hinojosa Mendez

Esperanza "Pere" Hinojosa Mendez

Oct 7, 2012

Mrs. Esperanza Pere Hinojosa Mendez, 79, our beloved mother and grandmother, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Mendez was born and raised in Olmito,TX. She was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, TX. Pere was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whos cooking everyone loved...