Obituaries
Alberto Garcia Vallejo
Sep 22, 2008
Alberto Vallejo was born on April 3, 1962 to Santana Felicitas G. Vallejo in Brownsville,Tx, he entered into eternal rest on September 22, 2008 at his residence. Alberto attended Homer Hanna High School and was in the U.S. Army National Guard. He worked in the Planning Dept. with the City of Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his...
Betty Lois Green
Sep 21, 2008
Betty Lois Green, 67, much loved wife and mother entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2008. Born September 30, 1940, in LaPlata, MO, to Charles and Bessie Lemasters. Leaves in passing husband of 50 years, Larry Green, a daughter, Veronica Hayward Owen, two sons, Larry Dean Ann and Thomas Stephanie Green, 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandsons, a sister,...
Beatriz M. Zavaleta
Sep 17, 2008
Mrs. Beatriz M. Zavaleta, 88, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Zavaleta was preceded in death by her husband, Bruno H. Zavaleta, two sisters, Guillermina Simms and Maria Elena Garner and by a brother, Manuel Marques. Left behind to eternally treasure her memory are...
Eulalia "Lalita" Iniesta
Sep 11, 2008
Mrs. Eulalia Lalita Iniesta, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Ebony Lake Healthcare Center. A native of Cuba, Lalita came to the United States and her new home in Brownsville in 1973. While she was still in Cuba, she enjoyed getting together with her...
Josephine Baker Bowman
Sep 6, 2008
Josephine Baker Bowman, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was called by the Lord on Saturday, September 06, 2008 at Our Lady Mother of Perpetual Help Nursing Home. Left behind to eternally treasure Josephines memory are her two sons: Lee and Henry Bowman; two daughters: Lillie and Shirley Bowman; three grandchildren: Lee Jr., Betty Jo, and Joe David; and...
Michael Begum
Sep 3, 2008
Mr. Michael Begum, 86, died September 3, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Begum was born June 22, 1922, in Budslaw, Poland. Son of Feiga Fruma Taborisky Begum and Naum Begum. As the sole survivor of his family following the Holocaust, Mr. Begum came to America in 1945, with the assistance of certain initiatives promulgated...
Maxine Mckee Garrison
Aug 28, 2008
Maxine McKee Garrison, 93, passed away on August 28th at her home in Los Fresnos. A longtime Valley resident, she had been an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Brownsville and numerous community and civic organizations. Born in Cedar Vale, Kansas on January 17, 1915 to Otis W. McKee and Flavia Lemert McKee, Maxine arrived in...
Helgi W. Tamm
Aug 28, 2008
Helgi W. Tamm, 76, of Bayview, entered into eternal rest on August 28, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Tamm was preceded in death by her parents, Johannas and Wilhelmine Wortman and by a son, John Childress. She is survived by her husband, Jann Tamm and numerous relatives in Sweden, Estonia and Canada. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September...
Jean P. Indridson
Aug 26, 2008
Jean P. Indridson has joined her husband Christian Magnus and son Christian Lyle in eternal rest, this day August 26, 2008. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Boo Rose Paterson; Carolyn Bob Harding, Sarah Paterson, Jimmy Sandy Paterson; son, Lee Indridson; daughter, Lori Donna Indridson; grandchildren, John, Stephen, Nick, Aaron, Brad, Lauren, Christina, Christian, Cristiana, LeeAnn Indridson;...
Kathi "Sam" Ann Munter
Aug 26, 2008
Kathi Ann Munter, a forty-five year old teacher at Benavides Elementary School in Brownsville, Texas passed away on August 26, 2008 after a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. Her courage, faith in God, and sense of humor amazed everyone around her. She was and will continue to be an inspiration to many. Kathi, a native of Minnesota, earned...
Fernando "Chon" T. Rodriguez
Aug 24, 2008
Fernando T. Chon Rodriguez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Chon was an Army veteran who proudly served his county in both World War II and the Korean War. He enjoyed playing...
Santiago Lozano
Aug 17, 2008
Mr. Santiago Lozano, 89, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Ebony Lake Health Care Center on Sunday, August 17, 2008. Mr. Lozano was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Guadalupe Perez Lozano, a sister Marina Villafranca and her husband Dario and by a brother, Carlos Lozano. Mr. Lozano is survived by his wife, Maria Arriaga Lozano;...
Juan G. Cerda
Aug 10, 2008
Juan G. Cerda Sr., 58, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, August 10, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nieves Cerda Sr. and Paula Garcia Cerda; and three brothers: Rafael, Moises, and Noe...
Crystal Joan Ostos
Aug 9, 2008
Some of us are called to our Heavenly Father without notice. I, by the grace of God was given the opportunity to write my last words and say good-bye to my family and friends. Crystal Ostos, 60, beloved wife, daughter, sister, step-mother, and sister-in-law, peacefully moved on from this world to be with God on August 9, 2008 at...
Yvonne Marie Briseno
Aug 8, 2008
Yvonne Marie Briseno, 38, of Harlingen, entered into eternal rest on August 8, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Ruth Boehmer. She is survived by her husband, James L. Briseno, children, Dustin Luna, Roger Lee Mann, Nikita Salinas, Tricia Salinas, Jennifer Briseno, Jayme Briseno and Jimmy Briseno, her siblings, Paul, Andy...
Rosa M. Pesina
Aug 7, 2008
Rosa M. Pesina, 72, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Rosa was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Together with her husband Jose, she owned and operated East Avenue Grocery Store, a small pop...
Ninfa Siller Rosales
Aug 4, 2008
Ninfa Siller Rosales, 75, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister entered into eternal rest on Monday, Aug.4, 2008 at her residence in San Benito, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Ninfa, a native and longtime resident of Brownsville, had called San Benito home for the past 14 years. For the past 51 years, she had been a devoted Jehovahs...
Cheryl Diane Fitzgibbons
Aug 1, 2008
Cheryl D. Fitzgibbons, 61, beloved daughter, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, and good friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, August 1, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville with her beloved sons at her side. Cheryl, who was born in Memphis, TN and grew up in Missouri, had been a resident of Brownsville for a number...
Rafael "El Viking" Garza Iii
Jul 24, 2008
Rafael El Viking Garza III, 57, beloved, son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father Rafael Garza, Jr., his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Guadalupe Rocha and his paternal grandparents,...
Enriqueta "Queta" Acosta
Jul 22, 2008
Enriqueta Queta Acosta, 52, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her family. Queta as she was affectionately known was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. Queta touched the lives of many as...
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