Obituaries
Roberto "Bob" Vela
Feb 5, 2009
Roberto Bob Vela, 46, beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at his residence in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Bob was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Bob was preceded in death by his step-father, Ruben H. Garza and by his brother, Jose Luis...
Elvira Martinez Gutierrez
Jan 31, 2009
Elvira M. Gutirrez, 91, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. A native of Dr. Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon, Mxico, she had been a resident of Brownsville for over 50 years. Elviras passions in life were...
Eugene Chosy
Jan 30, 2009
Eugene Chosy went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2009 at the age of 89 years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ruth, his sons: John Louise and William; four grandchildren: Sharon Kurt Kaufman, Rebecca Jason Danford, Shawn Diana Chosy, and Emily Juan Ayala; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Emma Ferrin and Irene Knepp; three...
Guadalupe C. Penland
Jan 18, 2009
Guadalupe C. Penland, 89, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Guadalupe was born in Brownsville, to one of Brownsvilles Pioneer Families Colunga Buses Jose and Maria Colunga. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Penland. Left behind to eternally treasure her memory are her son, Jack C....
Michael Jonathan Begum
Jan 17, 2009
Michael Jonathan Begum, 46, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Fink and by his father, Michael Begum. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Begum; his children, Michael, Jonathan, Karen, Anthony, Justin, Ashley, Stephany Begum; his brother, Alexander Begum;...
Eustolio "Daniel" Daniel Salazar
Jan 12, 2009
Eustolio Daniel Salazar, 70, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Daniel who was a native of Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, had been a resident of Brownsville for over 30 years. He was a...
Lucia Guajardo-Fraga
Jan 9, 2009
Miss Lucia Lucy Guajardo-Fraga, 93, beloved godmother, aunt, and cousin entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, January 9, 2009 in Houston, Texas. A native of Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico, Miss Guajardo was a resident of Brownsville for over 80 years before moving to Houston, Texas, 5 years ago where she lived with her goddaughter. She was...
Mary "May" Jane Obrzut
Jan 8, 2009
Mary May Obrzut, nee Smaga, age 90, died peacefully in Rancho Mirage, CA on January 8, 2009. Mrs. Obrzut was previously from Brownsville, Texas and Des Plaines, IL. She was the beloved wife of the late great Frank Babe Obrzurt; devoted sister of Lola Lill Borondy, Frank Lorraine Smaga, the late Josephine late Steve Sunday, and the late Harriet...
Maria F. Machado
Jan 7, 2009
Maria F. Machado, 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville surrounded by her loving husband, daughters, sons, grandchildren, relatives, and friends. She was a member of El Buen Pastor United Methodist Church and also a member of the Mujeres Metodistas Unidas. She is survived by her husband of 58...
Jose Angel Gavito
Jan 5, 2009
Jos Angel Gavito, 94, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Monday, January 05, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Jos Angel was a member of one of Brownsvilles pioneer families and a lifetime resident of Brownsville, having been born here on March 18, 1914, the fifth of...
Jose Guadalupe Sosa
Jan 5, 2009
Jose Guadalupe Sosa, 63, of Brownsville, entered into eternal life on January 5, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Mr. Sosa was preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Josefa Sosa and by a sister, Generosa Sosa. He is survived by his wife, San Juana G. Sosa, his children, Armando Yadira Sosa, Sylvia Sosa, Sonia Victoria Sosa, Sally...
Ellynn A. Bloedorn
Jan 4, 2009
Ellynn Lynn A. Bloedorn, nee Blaubach of Brownsville, TX, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, entered into eternal life peacefully on Januray 4, 2009, at the age of 81. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Arnold Margaret Blaubach and daughter, Diana Bloedorn. She is survived by her devoted husband, Robert Bob Bloedorn; daughters, Pamela Hoeffleur and Ruth Jeff Moore;...
Emilio Cardenas-Gutierrez
Jan 4, 2009
Emilio Crdenas Gutirrez, 35, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and cousin entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, January 04, 2009 at his residence after a valiant battle against cancer surrounded by his loving family. Emilio, who was born in Brownsville, grew up and was raised in Matamoros where he was involved in the radio...
Oscar Manuel Coindreau
Jan 3, 2009
Oscar Manuel Coindreau, 49, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Coindreau; his maternal grandparents, Narciso and Antonia Castillo and by his paternal grandparents, Oscar and...
Dolores Victoria Trevi�O
Dec 31, 2008
Dolores G. Trevio passed away in her sleep Wednesday morning, December 31, 2008 in Dallas, Texas. She was born in Dallas on November 12, 1921 to Rita and Ignacio Gonzales. She and her sisters Rose Canela, Mary Gonzales, Pat Verver, and Lupe Ruiz were proud to call Dallas home. Marriage to Manuel Trevio led to may moves away from...
Alfred Petrarca, Jr.
Dec 29, 2008
Alfred Petrarca, Jr., 88, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 29, 2008 at Sunshine Haven surrounded by his loving family. Alfred was very proud to be a part of the 1938-1940 Brownsville High Championship Football team. He served in the U.S. Airforce during World War II, where he was a P.O.W. in the Philippines for three...
Arturo "Art" A. Senteno
Dec 29, 2008
aligncenterWith photo Obituary for Arturo A. Senteno aligncenterA Good and Honorable Life Arturo A. Senteno, 77, loving father and grandfather, devoted husband, and honest friend entered into the glory of his eternal host on Monday, December 29, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen with his daughters at his side. He was born to Trinidad and Maria Luisa Senteno in...
Liza Celina Saenz
Dec 26, 2008
Our beloved daughter, sister, and friend, Liza Celina Saenz, 38, of Austin, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2008 at Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas. She was born on July 6, 1970 in Brownsville, Texas. After residing in Brownsville for over 26 years, she moved to Austin, Texas where she was employed with ATT for over 11 years....
Lucino "El Guero" Rosenbaum, Sr.
Dec 25, 2008
Lucino Rosenbaum Sr., 91, beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, December 25, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville with his family at his side. A native of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Lucino had been a resident of Brownsville for almost 50 years. He was very successful in agriculture,...
Isabel Sauceda Almaraz
Dec 24, 2008
Isabel Sauceda Almaraz, 70, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, Dec 24, at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Mrs. Almaraz was a member of First Baptist Church. She was totally and completely dedicated to her family. She enjoyed...
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