Obituaries
Ursula M. Hermosa
Dec 22, 2008
Ursula M. Hermosa, 86, of McAllen, formerly of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on December 22, 2008 at McAllen Medical Center. Visitation will begin on Friday, December 26, 2008 at 10a.m. with the recitation of the holy rosary to be held at 7p.m.in the Chapel of Darling-Mouser. Mass of resurrection will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday Dec. 27, 2008...
Estefana G. Tijerina
Dec 18, 2008
Estefana G. Tijerina, 104, of San Pedro, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, December 18, 2008.She was a member of San Pedro Catholic Church. Mrs. Tijerina was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Tomas Tijerina and 2 sons, Tomas Raul Tijerina and Alberto Alonso Tijerina. She is survived by her children: Elodia Tana Tijerina and...
Cristina C. Dominguez
Dec 6, 2008
Cristina C. Dominguez, 81, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, December 06, 2008, at her daughters residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harlingen, Grandma Tito as she was affectionately known to all had been a resident of Brownsville for many years. She was a...
Charles Maurice Brown
Dec 5, 2008
Charles Maurice Brown, 67, was called by the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2008. He died peacefully after a battle with several illnesses. During Charlies life time he lived in Illinois, where he worked at Harper Wyman and was a Master Sergeant in the National Guard and was the first Governor of the Moose Lodge in Princeton, Illinois. In...
Rankin Fleman Garrett
Dec 5, 2008
Rankin Flemon Garrett died December 5, 2008 at his home in Los Fresnos, TX. He is survived by his wife Robin. Rankin was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred Hodde Garrett and is also survived by their two daughters, Connie Guy Fry and Barbara Garrett; four granddaughters, Kerstin Greg Lesniak, Carrie Jeff Brandon, Sonja Kevin Winsky, Carol Brian Coughlin...
Joe Gilbert Galvan
Nov 26, 2008
P aligncenter Joe Gilbert Galvan, 68, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Mr. Galvan, who was born in Spur, Texas on April 23, 1940, had been a resident of Brownsville since 1977. He was proud to have served his...
Minnie Panigot Anderson
Nov 22, 2008
Minnie Panigot Anderson, 96, beloved sister, aunt, and great-aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home. A native of Missouri, Mrs. Anderson and her late husband Arnold were Winter Texans before finally settling here 25 years ago. She was a devoted member of the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary at...
Norma E. Garcia
Nov 22, 2008
Norma E. Garcia, 52, beloved daughter, sister, mother, niece, aunt, and friend on Saturday, November 22, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer, peacefully entered into our Lords kingdom surrounded by her family and friends. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, she was born on February 11, 1956, to Victor H. Lalo Garcia and Maria F. Garcia. After...
Eduardo R. Rodriguez
Nov 19, 2008
Eduardo R. Rodriguez, 60, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, peacfully from the arms of his loving family to the loving arms of his Lord. Eduardo served his country in the National Guard. He retired as Captain from the Brownsville Fire Department in 1998, after 30 years employment. He was preceded in death by his father, Felix Rodriguez,...
Harry R. Long
Nov 19, 2008
Harry Raymond Long, Sr., 81, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on November 19, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Harry was born in Houma, Louisiana on April 19, 1927 to Charles Dennis and Emily C. Long. He was a Veteran of Foreign Wars having served in the United States Army for four years, and did a tour of...
Colleen Hazel Bannert
Nov 17, 2008
Colleen H. Bannert, 83, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 17, 2008. She was born in Brownsvilleon April 16, 1925, to Fred and Winnie Smith. Colleen was lifetime resident of Brownsville. She attended El Jardin School, graduating from Brownsville High School. She briefly worked for Alamo Freight Lines local office. She met William Bannart and married in...
Rosa Casias Rey
Nov 12, 2008
Rosa Casias Rey, 63, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at her residence surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. We find comfort in knowing that she is being cradled in the arms of our Lord. A native of Roseville,...
Josefina R. Salinas
Nov 11, 2008
Josefina R. Salinas, 85, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on November 11, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Mrs. Salinas was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Inez Rivera, her husband, Jose M. Salinas, a son, Alfredo Freddy Salinas, her brothers, Alberto, Rosalio, Ernesto, and Raul Rivera, her sisters, Aurora Valdez, Maria Zamora, Rosita...
Lucia M. Espinosa
Nov 5, 2008
Lucia M. Espinosa, 75, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville with her loving family at her side. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Lucia was a devoted wife and mother. A devout Catholic, Lucia had been a parishioner...
Hector Hernandez
Oct 25, 2008
Hector Trevio Hernandez, 63, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family and friends. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Hector was a graduate of Brownsville High School. He was a proud...
Maria Inez Trevino
Oct 20, 2008
Maria Inez Trevino, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Monday, October 20, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Manuela R. Leal and her husband, Matias Trevino, Sr. Left behind to eternally treasure her memory are her children, Maria...
Maria G. Granado
Oct 15, 2008
Maria G. Granado, 81, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on October 15, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Granado worked with Booth Fisheries, Waytts Cafeteria, Tri Winds and as a migrant worker. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus R. Granado,...
Raul Gutierrez
Oct 10, 2008
Raul Gutierrez, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, October 10, 2008 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home in Brownsville. A native of Port Isabel, Mr. Gutierrez had been a resident of Brownsville for many years. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II...
Concepcion Aguilar
Oct 7, 2008
Concepcion Aguilar, 90, of Brownsville, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 07, 2008. She was born on August 11, 1918, in Port Isabel, Texas. Concepcion was retired from D D Dress Shop, where she was a manager for many years. Concepcion was a very loving and selfless person. She was loved tremendously and will be missed by...
Carlos G. Cantu
Sep 25, 2008
Carlos G. Cantu, 84, of Wallis, TX and formerly of Brownsville, TX, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 25, 2008. He was born December 14, 1923 in Brownsville and was the second of five children born to Eugenio and Julia Cantu. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvia; son, Jose Ruben; and sisters, Elida Gomez and...
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