Obituaries

Gerardo Ortiz

Gerardo Ortiz

Oct 16, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Gerardo Ortiz, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Thursday, the 16th of October 2025, at his residence. He was 50 years of age.

Gerardo was born in Brownsville on October 3, 1975, son of the late Cruz and Petra Ortiz. He was a graduate of Homer Hanna High School Class of 1995. He worked for Community Development Corporation...

John E. Chosy

John E. Chosy

Oct 15, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – John Eugene Chosy of Brownsville, Texas, peacefully went home to be with our Lord and Savior in the early hours of Wednesday, the 15th of October 2025, at the age of 77.

John was born on the 17th of May 1948, to Eugene and Rebekah (Walters) Chosy in Kenton, Ohio. He moved around the country frequently with his...

Bobby Anthony Loupe AKA Bad Ass Loupe

Bobby Anthony Loupe AKA Bad Ass Loupe

Oct 14, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Bobby Anthony Loupe AKA Bad Ass Loupe, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, the 14th of October 2025 in Brownsville, Texas. He was 71 years of age.

Bobby was born on May 6, 1954 in Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, son of the late Lionel Joseph Loupe, Sr. and Lucinda Mae LaJaunie Loupe. He later moved...

Manuel N. Silva

Manuel N. Silva

Oct 6, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Manuel N. Silva, 64, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Monday the 6th of October 2025. Born on December 4, 1960, in Crosby County, Texas, Manuel spent his early years growing up in San Pedro, Texas, where his love for family and community was deeply rooted.

From a young age, Manuel worked hard alongside his parents and siblings...

Juan Javier Alamillo Ramirez

Juan Javier Alamillo Ramirez

Oct 6, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. — Juan Javier Alamillo Ramirez, nacio el 5 de julio de 1975, en la Ciudad de Matamoros Tamps.

Fue el decimo hijo de 10 hermanos, desde muy joven empezo a trabajar y estudiar al mismo tiempo. Realizo una Carrera y una maestria en Ingenieria Industrial.

Se caso con Karina Reyes, con la cual procreo a su hija Gabriela Alejandra, en...

Claude Harari

Claude Harari

Oct 6, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Claude Harari, a successful businessman, devoted husband, and competitive tennis player whose life journey spanned three continents, passed away on Monday, the 6th of October 2025, just two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.

Born on October 4, 1935, in Alexandria, Egypt, to Ralph Harari, a textile manufacturer, and Rachel Safra Harari, Claude attended an English prep-school. French...

Lydia Berta Sandoval

Lydia Berta Sandoval

Oct 6, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Lydia Berta Sandoval, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on the 6th of October 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 3, 1940, in Brownsville, Texas, Lydia lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and unwavering love for those around her.

Throughout her career in education, Lydia inspired countless students and colleagues. She...

Pascual Espinoza

Pascual Espinoza

Oct 1, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Pascual Espinoza, age 94, of Brownsville, Texas, has continued his journey to be with Our Lord and passed peacefully in his home surrounded by love, calm and prayers, on Wednesday, the 1st of October 2025.

Born on March 28, 1931, in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico to the late Bernardo Espinoza and Victoria Hernandez, he lived his early life alongside...

D. Vadene Keith

D. Vadene Keith

Sep 23, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – D. Vadene Keith entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 23rd of September 2025 in Brownsville, Texas. She was 92 years of age.

Vadene was born on January 2, 1933 in Culp, Arkansas, daughter of the late David Lester and Gertrude “Gertie” Clay. She attended Clarion University in Pennsylvania in 1951 and moved to Brownsville, Texas in 1958....

Eduardo A. Gonzalez

Eduardo A. Gonzalez

Sep 20, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Eduardo A. Gonzalez, lovingly known as “Bibi,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, the 20th of September 2025, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Born in Brownsville, Texas, to the late Antonio Gonzalez and Aurora Cobo, Eduardo grew up with strong family values that guided him throughout his life. He graduated from Saint Joseph’s Academy in 1961 and...

Juan Alfredo "Fred" Cerda

Juan Alfredo "Fred" Cerda

Sep 13, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Juan Alfredo “Fred” Cerda entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 13th of September 2025 in the comfort of his Brownsville residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years of age.

Fred was born in Brownsville, Texas on July 11, 1936, son of the late Guadalupe and Genoveva Gomez Cerda. He was self-employed for over 30...

Miguel A. Lopez

Miguel A. Lopez

Sep 12, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Miguel “Mike” Antonio Lopez passed away on Friday, the 12th of September 2025, after a long battle against heart and kidney failure. He endured three dialysis treatments weekly for over a decade with humility, kind words, a smiling face, and a patient heart. It was no secret to those who knew him that the source of his...

Consuelo "Chelo" A. Perales

Consuelo "Chelo" A. Perales

Sep 11, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Consuelo “Chelo” A. Perales passed away peacefully on Thursday, the 11th of September 2025 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years of age.

Chelo was born in Brownsville, Texas on November 9, 1936, daughter of the late Jesus Aguilar and Consuelo Martinez Aguilar. A lifetime resident of Brownsville,...

David N. Silva

David N. Silva

Sep 10, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - David N. Silva entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 10th of September 2025 at Spanish Meadows in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. He was 70 years of age.

Preceding David in death are his wife, Dalila Flores Silva; his father, Marcelino B. Silva; his siblings, Nela Silva, Hector Silva, and Noe Silva; and his nephews, Abiel...

Valentin M. Ramirez

Valentin M. Ramirez

Aug 31, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Valentin M. Ramirez, 89, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, the 31st of August 2025 at his home in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family.

Valentin was born in Brownsville, Texas. He was a butcher in his early years in Corpus Christi and moved back...

Celina Maria Tamez

Celina Maria Tamez

Aug 30, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Celina Maria Tamez, a career music educator, passed away peacefully on Saturday, the 30th August 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 41 years of age.

She is loved and remembered by her family and friends. She was passionate about music, the performing...

Mary Grace Oliveira

Mary Grace Oliveira

Aug 25, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Mary Grace Oliveira entered into eternal rest on Monday, the 25th of August 2025 in the comfort of her longtime Brownsville residence. She was 93 years of age.

Mary was born on July 5, 1932 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Eloy Farias and Angelica Fragoso Farias, the tenth and final child to this ranching family with properties...

Robert "Bob" Earl Wooten

Robert "Bob" Earl Wooten

Aug 22, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Robert Earl Wooten, affectionately known as Captain Bob, entered into eternal rest on Friday, the 22nd of August 2025 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas with his wife and daughter by his side. He was 86 years of age.

Bob was born on April 11, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, son of the late John Henry...

Kevin Michael Wise

Kevin Michael Wise

Aug 11, 2025

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX. - Kevin Michael Wise passed away in Brownsville, Texas on Monday, the 11th of August 2025 at the age of 44.

He is survived by two sons, Brandon Michael and James Ethan Wise of Austin, Texas; his mother, Drue Ann Wise; two brothers, a sister, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kevin was preceded in death by...

Oscar Flores

Oscar Flores

Aug 10, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Oscar Flores, age 48, passed away on Sunday, the 10th of August 2025, in Harlingen, Texas, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy defined by creativity, joy, and generosity. 

Born on July 2, 1977, Oscar was the beloved son of Angelica and the late Leopoldo Flores, Jr., devoted brother to Omar Flores, and doting uncle to Omar Anthony...