Obituaries

Lorraine Alcala De Rodriguez

Lorraine Alcala De Rodriguez

Sep 9, 2010

Lorraine Alcala de Rodriguez, 94, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Jos RodrguezAlejandro. Left to eternally treasure their memories of her are her children, Dr. Jos Ral Guadalupe Lydia Rodriguez, Dr. Juan Francisco Eugenia Rodriguez, Lic. Irma...

Larry Eugene Adkins

Larry Eugene Adkins

Sep 9, 2010

Larry E. Adkins, 74, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, entered into eternal res on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home. Larry was born in Avoca, NE on Jan. 23, 1936. He proudly served his country as a member of the Army of the United States for 20 years. After his retirement from the...

Leonardo E. Trevino

Leonardo E. Trevino

Aug 29, 2010

Leonardo E. Trevino, 92, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Trevino was a World War II Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Augustina G. Trevino and a brother, Frank Trevino. He is survived by his sons, Leonard...

Olivia G. Hernandez

Olivia G. Hernandez

Aug 27, 2010

Olivia G. Hernandez, 101, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 27, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hernandez was preceded in death by her husband, Conrado Hernandez, and her daughters, Ernestina Casarez and Evangelina Gonzalez. Left to cherish their memories of her are her children, Conrado Guadalupe Hernandez, Jr., Carlos Margarita Hernandez,...

Alicia Lucinda Rodriguez

Alicia Lucinda Rodriguez

Aug 15, 2010

Alicia Hernandez Rodriguez entered into eternal rest, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, August 15, 2010. She was born on January 6, 1966 in Brownsville, Texas to Roberto and Stella Hernandez. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter and loyal friend to many. She was preceded in death by her father Roberto Raul Hernandez. She is survived by...

Jesus M. "Chuy" Hinojosa

Jesus M. "Chuy" Hinojosa

Aug 14, 2010

Jesus Maria Hinojosa Chuy, 79, our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend, entered into the Glory of his Eternal Life on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pharr, Texas on May 26, 1931, Chuy, as he was affectionately known to his family, friends, and customers had been...

Juan S. Perez

Juan S. Perez

Aug 13, 2010

Juan S. Perez, 86, of Brownsville, Texas, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, August 13, 2010, at Sunshine Haven surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Mr. Perez was a sergeant in the Army serving in WWII. He worked in the maintenance department as a supervisor at Texas Southmost College...

Bertha Summerall-Ramirez

Bertha Summerall-Ramirez

Aug 12, 2010

Mrs. Bertha SummerallRamirez, 96, of Brownsville, Texas, beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ramirez was born on January 23, 1914, in Falfurrias, Texas, one of nine children born to Luisa and Augustin de la Pea. She graduated...

Lily Lerma Cardenas

Lily Lerma Cardenas

Aug 12, 2010

Lily Lerma Cardenas, 89, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on August 12, 2010 at her residence in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Cardenas was a founding member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the St. Joseph Church Auxiliary, and of the Catholic Daugthers of America. She was also a Watt Director for South...

Carlos Jose Acevedo, Jr.

Carlos Jose Acevedo, Jr.

Aug 6, 2010

Carlos Jose Acevedo, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June, 26, 2010 at the age of 61. Born October 13, 1948 in Laredo, Texas, Carlos was the first born son of Carlos Jose and Ana Maria Acevedo. His family moved to Brownsville in 1960 where he attended Central Jr. High School and went on to complete the ROTC...

Jane Ryan Sebern

Jane Ryan Sebern

Aug 2, 2010

Jane Ryan Sebern, 71, a resident of Brownsville since 1950, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2010. She was born September 18, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to John E. and Vera Ryan and moved to Brownsville as a child. She graduated from Brownsville High School with honors in 1956. She continued her education with a degree from...

Maria Mendez Medrano

Maria Mendez Medrano

Jul 29, 2010

Maria Mendez Medrano entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Ebony Lake Healthcare Center. She was born on November 8, 1920 in Brownsville, Texas. The Lord blessed her with 89 years of life. She was the daughter of Serafina Garcia Mendez and Wenceslado Mendez. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Oralia Perez

Oralia Perez

Jul 28, 2010

Oralia Perez, 78, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Perez was preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio and Inez B. Tovar her husband, Tino Perez and by a sister, Lupina Reyes Tovar. She is survived by her only son, Jose Eliud Tovar, a brother, Jose Luis Tovar, two...

Dora V Blanchard

Dora V Blanchard

Jul 22, 2010

One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple Dora V. Blanchard, 90, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and greatgrandmother entered into the glory of her...

James Kendrick Brittain

James Kendrick Brittain

Jul 19, 2010

James. K. Brittain, 92, born on 16 August 1917, in Strawn, TX passed away on 19 July 2010 at Olmito, TX. Mr. Brittain spent the better part of his life in Brownsville, TX. he was owner of Brittain International, Inc, an Ocean Freight Forwarding Company , and supervised the export of many of the Valleys products to include Cotton,...

Lydia De Los Santos Gonzalez

Lydia De Los Santos Gonzalez

Jul 18, 2010

Lydia de los Santos Gonzalez, 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Solara HospitalBrownsville surrounded by her loving family. Lydia, a native of San Benito had been a resident of Brownsville for numerous years. Lydia, a devout Catholic was a parishioner of St. Lukes Catholic...

Bertha Louise Schultz Dixon

Bertha Louise Schultz Dixon

Jul 10, 2010

Bertha Louise Schultz Dixon, born March 24, 1919 in Brownsville, Texas, entered into eternal rest into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 10, 2010, in Brownsville. Bertha was predeceased by her parents, Walter Anthony Schultz and Nellie Ortiz Schultz her husband Robert Franklin Bob Dixon and her brothers Walter Arthur Schultz and Jacob...

Lucinda "Lucy" V. Salinas

Lucinda "Lucy" V. Salinas

Jul 10, 2010

Lucinda Lucy V. Salinas, 93, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Sunshine Haven Hospice Facility surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was born in Brownsville but raised in San Benito. She returned to her hometown, after her marriage to Eduardo Salinas Sr. Lucy...

Maria Del Refugio Cornejo

Maria Del Refugio Cornejo

Jul 9, 2010

Maria del Refugio Mary Cornejo, 88, our beloved sister and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, July 09, 2010 at Solara Hospital in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. A devout Catholic, Mary was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception. She was a dedicated and loyal...

Cipriano "Pano" G. Saenz

Cipriano "Pano" G. Saenz

Jul 7, 2010

Cipriano Pano G. Saenz, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Tuesday, July 7, 2010, at Weatherford Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Pano was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He proudly served our country during World War II as a member of the Army...