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Brownsville, Texas Obituaries

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Jose Molina

Jose Molina

Jun 3, 2017

Jose Guadalupe Molina, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Jose Guadalupe was born on December 12, 1927 to Jose Molina and Francisca Cantu in San Benito, Texas. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son Leo Molina and his siblings Lino Molina and Ninfa De...

Olga Martinez

Olga Martinez

May 24, 2017

Olga S. Martinez, 71, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Olga was born to Margarito and Maria R. Salinas in Brownsville, Texas. She enjoyed cooking and baking, sewing and working with crafts. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed not only by her family and friends but...

Melvin Ketchum

Melvin Ketchum

May 23, 2017

Melvin Ketchum, 80, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Melvin was a Navy Veteran who served in the Korean Conflict and a retired General Superintendent for Brown and Root Company. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 60 years...

Adelina Sanchez

Adelina Sanchez

May 12, 2017

Brownsville- Adelina P. Sanchez of Brownsville, Texas passed away her residence on the evening of May 12, 2017 in the presence of her family. Mrs. Sanchez was born on September 3, 1949 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Adelina was preceded in death by her husband, Benigno A. Sanchez. She is survived by her children Norma Leticia Sanchez (Felipe) Lopez, Jesus...

Julio Nunez, Jr.

Julio Nunez, Jr.

Apr 30, 2017

Julio Nuñez, Jr., 58, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Brownsville, Texas. Julio is preceded in death by his father Julio N. Nuñez and his brother Javier Hector Nuñez. Julio is survived by his wife Sylvia O. Nuñez; his daughter Jennifer Nuñez Ramirez; beloved grandchildren Audrey Alexa Ramirez...

Deogracia Trevino

Deogracia Trevino

Apr 30, 2017

Deogracia Cano Treviño, 95, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Deogracia was born to Constancio Cano and Tomasa Castillo in Mexico. Later in her life she became a resident of Brownsville. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed not only by her family and friends but...

Simona Loo

Simona Loo

Apr 29, 2017

Simona "Mona" Loo, 69, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving daughters. Simona was a lifetime resident of Bayview. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate enough to have known her. Simona was preceded...

Juanita Mejia

Juanita Mejia

Apr 16, 2017

Juanita E. Mejia, La Gran Señora, 81, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Juanita Esparza Mejia was born on May 16, 1935 in Brownsville, Texas to Antonio P. Esparza and Maria P. Perez. Juanita was a native of Brownsville, Texas and a longtime resident of Olmito,...

Clemente Hinojosa Sr.

Clemente Hinojosa Sr.

Apr 8, 2017

Clemente H. Hinojosa Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many, 93 years old, of Brownsville, Texas, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, April 8, 2017 surrounded by his family. Clemente was a dedicated upholsterer for many years with Sommers Furniture, he later worked for Capital Clothing Store as a Salesperson and he...

Elia Ortiz

Elia Ortiz

Mar 29, 2017

Elia Ortiz, 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Elia was born March 11, 1928 in Sombretillo Sabinas, Hidalgo Nuevo Leon, Mexico to her parents Teodulo Francisco Garza and Francisca Garza. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed not only by her family and friends as well as those fortunate enough to have known...

Jesus Pena

Jesus Pena

Mar 24, 2017

Jesus Peña, 78, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 24, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jesus was a native and a lifetime resident of Brownsville, Texas where he raised his children and worked many years at Brownsville Independent School District. Jesus was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by his family...

Jose Martinez

Jose Martinez

Mar 15, 2017

Jose Guadalupe Martinez, 50, of Brownsville, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Lupe, as he was affectionately known by all, was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. Lupe, worked in tire sales and repairs for over 30 years, starting out as a...

Margarito Davila, Jr.

Margarito Davila, Jr.

Mar 13, 2017

Margarito Davila, Jr., 51, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 13, 2017 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Margarito was born on July 13, 1965 in Brownsville to Margarito Davila and Ramona Garza Davila. His greatest hobbies and interests were grilling, cooking, fishing, and dancing. His occupation was in the construction industry which he lived in Brownsville, Florida and Pennsylvania....

Eva Rodriguez

Eva Rodriguez

Mar 9, 2017

Eva Rodriguez, 77, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 10, 2017, at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Eva was a lifetime resident of Brownsville, Texas. She was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate enough to have known her. Eva was preceded...

Hans Biesmann

Hans Biesmann

Mar 7, 2017

Hans Biesemann, 85, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 7, at his residence. Hans was born on September 6, 1931 in Manheim, Germany to his parents Joseph Biesemann and Elizabeth Deub. He has been in the community since 1955 and was a retired Mechanic and owner of a gas station. Hans was deeply loved and will be profoundly...

Julio Espinoza

Julio Espinoza

Mar 6, 2017

Julio Espinoza, 33, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 6, 2017, at his residence. Julio was a native and a lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by his family and friends but by all those fortunate enough to have known him. Julio was preceded in death by mother Rosa...

Carlos Gutierrez, Sr.

Carlos Gutierrez, Sr.

Mar 2, 2017

Carlos G. Gutierrez Sr., 76, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 2nd, 2017, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Carlos was a lifetime resident of Brownsville and retired from Edelstein's Furniture Store. He was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by his family and friends but by all those fortunate enough...

Severiano Ruiz

Severiano Ruiz

Mar 1, 2017

Severiano M. Ruiz, 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 in Houston, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Severiano was a native to the Valley and a lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was born in Edinburg, Texas on February 21, 1934 to Eleuterio Ruiz and Guadalupe Mata. He was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed...

Gloria Castillo

Gloria Castillo

Feb 21, 2017

Gloria "Mimi" Castillo, 70, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. She was born on March 11, 1946, in Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Jose Gil Hinojosa and the late Oralia Salinas; and her brothers Jose Manuel Hinojosa, Antonio Hinojosa and Omar Hinojosa. Left to cherish many memories are her...

Yvette Guerrero

Yvette Guerrero

Feb 20, 2017

Yvette Monique Guerrero, at forty years of age, entered into the eternal glory and splendor of Heaven on Monday, February 20th, 2017. Yvette is survived by her brother Adan Guerrero Jr and numerous extended family members. She is preceded in death by her; paternal grandparents Moises Sr. & Silveria Guerrero, maternal grandfather Francisco Treviño Sr., father Adan Guerrero Sr.,...