Obituaries
Jose "Joe" A. Hinojosa Sr.
Jul 6, 2012
Mr. Joe A. Hinojosa, Sr., was born on January 1919, in Brownsville, Texas. He went to meet his heavenly father on July 6, 2012 at the age of 93. He was from one of the original pioneer families of the area. He was the greatgrandson of Miguel HINOJOSA the original Grantee of the El Palmito grant, along with Miguels...
Everardo "Abe" Rodriguez
Jul 6, 2012
Mr. Everado Abe Rodriguez, 63, our beloved brother, brotherinlaw, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, July 06, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Abe graduated from St. Josephs Academy in 1966. He then attended TSC in Brownsville and then Pan American University in...
Walter Clint Rathjen
Jul 4, 2012
Walter Clint Rathjen, 85, died at Vicente and Bobs House at 60 Guanajay on Wednesday, July 04, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Clint Rathjen, his father, Major Herman Frederick Rathjen, his brother, Herman Frederick Rathjen, and his beloved son, Daniel W. Rathjen. He is survived by his wife, Olive Longoria Rathjen, his son, Walter...
Galdina Mireles
Jul 3, 2012
On July 3, a legend passed away. Galdina Melndez Mireles died at the age of 98. She is survived by her daughters and sons, Virginia Vega, Frank Jr., Tony John, and Leonarda. She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Lartigue, and her brother, John Torres. Her husband, Frank C. Mireles and her son, Manuel M. Mireles preceded her...
Hector Yturria Gonzalez
Jul 1, 2012
Mr. Hector Y. Gonzalez, 72, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, July 01, 2012 after a hard fought battle with cancer. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Hector attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School and then St. Josephs Academy where he participated and lettered in all...
Ofelia Navarro Melchor
Jun 27, 2012
Ofelia Navarro Melchor, 77, of Brownsville, Texas, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday June 27, in Brownsville, Texas. Ofelia a good Christian was an avid reader who enjoyed reading one book daily. Ofelia was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Elena Navarro. Left behind to eternally treasure their memories of her are her...
Maria Mancias
Jun 25, 2012
Maria Mancias, 73, of Brownsville, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, June 25, 2012 in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Maria retired from Valley Grande Manor after 28 years of service. Maria was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all those fortunate to...
Alton Cornish Cowan,Jr.
Jun 22, 2012
Mr. Alton Cornish Cowan Jr., 67, our beloved father, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 22, 2012. Alton who was born in Raleigh, North Carolina had been a resident of Brownsville for 30 years. He proudly served our country in the U. S. Navy during the Viet Nam conflict. He worked as an electrical engineer...
Bertha G Leal
Jun 17, 2012
After a brief illness, Mrs. Bertha G. Leal, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2012. She was a devout Catholic and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Bertha dedicated her life to her family and was the constant companion of her late husband Challo. Together they enjoyed dining out and...
Dorothy Mae White
Jun 10, 2012
Dorothy Mae Millhouse White passed from this earthly life on Sunday, June 10, after a lengthy illness. Born April 27, 1929 in Dixon, Illinois to Harry J. Millhouse and Ethel Mae Rhodes Millhouse, she attended public school in Dixon through 10th grade. She married Merlyn A. White on May 16, 1947, and the family moved to Brownsville, Texas in...
Ernesto "Neto" Rosales
Jun 6, 2012
Mr. Ernesto Neto Rosales Sr., 62, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, June 6, 2012. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Neto as he was affectionately known to all, worked as a truck driver throughout his adult life. Neto was involved in Little Miss Kickball...
Michael David Armstrong
Jun 5, 2012
Michael David Armstrong, 67, of Brownsville, our beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 05, 2012, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen after a valiant battle against cancer. Michael was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all those fortunate to have known him and who were a part of...
Ricardo "Ricky" Arellano
May 28, 2012
Ricardo Ricky Arellano Sr.,51, passed on to a better life on May 28, 2012 in Galveston,Tx. After a short but hard fought battle with cancer. His beloved son was by his side as were his mother and wife.. He was born and raised in Brownsville,Tx. but moved to Galveston,Tx. where he met his wife of 20 years. He was...
Arrie Nuna B. "Bea" Cromack
May 22, 2012
Arrie Nuna B Bea Cromack, 95, of Brownsville, died at home on May 22, 2012. She was born January 28, 1917 in Leesville, Louisiana. Bea is preceded in death by her parents, Charles B. and Nuna S. McCollister her husband, Kermit Cromack two brothers, Leon T. Estelle and Charles B. McCollister Jr. and a grandson, Matthew Edward Cromack. Bea...
Rosalva Elena Sarquis
May 21, 2012
Mrs. Rosalva Sarquis, 76, of Brownsville, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, May 21, 2012, at her residence surrounded by all those who loved her after a brief but valiant battle against cancer. Rosalva was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all those fortunate...
Lydia C Tamayo
May 18, 2012
Lydia C. Tamayo, 91, of Brownsville, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home in Brownsville. Mrs. Tamayo was born in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico but came to Brownsville at a very young age. She graduated from Brownsville High School in 1940....
Do�A Rita C. Reboredo
May 18, 2012
Doa Rita C. Reboredo, 95, our beloved mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Doa Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Hector Lopez Reboredo and two brothers: Luis and Lucas Cervantes. Left behind to eternally...
Penelope "Penny" Lynd Bridger
May 17, 2012
Penelope Lynd Bridger, 69, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Sunshine Haven Hospice Facility in Olmito, Texas after a valiant battle with cancer. Penny, as she was affectionately known to al, was born in Alice, Texas, but had been a resident of Brownsville since 1967. She worked in the banking industry for a number of...
Hortensia "Tencha" Martinez
May 12, 2012
Hortensia Tencha Martinez, 86, our beloved mother, motherinlaw, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sisterinlaw, aunt, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, May 12, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Tencha as she was affectionately known to all had been a resident of Brownsville for most of her life. She...
Daniel Ruben Guerrero
May 12, 2012
Daniel Ruben Guerrero, 67, a devoted husband, loving father and dedicated friend entered eternal life on Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was born in Brownsville, Texas on September 30, 1944 to his parents, Mary Elizabeth and Homero Guerrero. Daniel served as a Staff Sargeant in the US Army during the 1960s. Daniel was a graduate of the University of...





