Brownsville, Texas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Brownsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas
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Anita Mendieta
Dec 25, 2016
Anita S. Mendieta ("Oma "as she's known), 91, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on December 25, 2016 in Brownsville, Texas. Anita, birth name of Elizabeth Ana Ida Sziel, was born on September 20, 1925 in Mainz, Germany, to her loving parents Karl Sziel and Elizabeth Ziegler. She was a...
Keanu Garcia
Dec 23, 2016
Keanu Garcia, 8 months old, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving family in Houston, Texas. Keanu was born April 8, 2016 to Frank Garcia, Jr. and Karen Dayacus in Brownsville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandmother Leonila "Nila" Rios Garcia and Paternal Grandfather Francisco "Paco" Quintanilla Garcia. He is survived...
Onesimo Sanchez
Nov 20, 2016
Onesimo Cerda Sanchez, 70, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 surrounded by his loving family in Brownsville, Texas. Onesimo was born February 16, 1946 to Filomeno Sanchez and Tiburcia Blanco in Valle Hermoso, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Maria Sanchez and his six children Blanca...
Emilio Gallardo Jr.
Nov 8, 2016
Emilio Gallardo Jr., 58, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family in Brownsville, Texas. Emilio was born on August 10, 1958 to Emilio T. Gallardo and Celia Frausto Gallardo in Brownsville, Texas. He is survived by his parents Emilio and Celia Gallardo; his loving wife Carmen Gallardo, his children; Jose Emilio Salazar, Gilbert Edward...
Jose Guerrero
Nov 8, 2016
Jose Servin Guerrero, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family in Brownsville, Texas. Jose was born on June 25, 1923 to his parents Emilio Guerrero and Jovita Servin. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Susana Ramirez De Guerrero. He is survived by his sons, Sergio Guerrero and his wife...
Cesar Gonzalez
Nov 2, 2016
Cesar Jesus "C.J." Gonzalez, 43, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 surrounded by his loving family in Lubbock, Texas. C.J. was born on August 21, 1973 to Rosalinda and Jesus Gonzalez in Harlingen, Texas. ‘"CJ", was taken from us too soon. We can all remember CJ and his devoted love for music. Whether it be sitting behind his...
Alice Blanchard
Nov 1, 2016
Alice Evelyn Blanchard, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in Brownsville, Texas. Alice was born on November 17, 1919 to her parents William James Welch and Marjory Augusta Gavigan in Waukegan, Illinois. Preceded in her death are her parents, her husband Lee Blanchard and two daughters, Carol Flores and Marjory Blanchard. She is survived by her loving...
Angelina Jasso
Oct 24, 2016
Angelina Paz Jasso, 80, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 in Brownsville, Texas. Angelina was born on November 28, 1935 to her loving parents Cirilo Jose Paz and Margarita Sanchez. Preceded in her death are her parents, her husband Juan Manuel and her brother Jose de Jesus Cruz and one sister Consuelo Martinez. She is survived by her...
Delfina Reyna
Oct 22, 2016
Delfina Reyna, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Brownsville, Texas. Delfina was born on July 19, 1921 to Salvador Reyna and Angelita Martinez in Brownsville, Texas. Preceded in her death are her parents and her sisters; Olivia Reyna Gonzalez, Manuela Reyna Lopez, Eloisa Reyna, and Francisca Reyna. She is survived by her loving sisters; Sara...
Anita Hoak
Oct 5, 2016
Anita Hoak, 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Anita was born on September 12, 1942 in Ohio to Ralph and Lois Rumble. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, reading, gardening and volunteering at Lincoln Park School. She is survived by her loving husband Donald R. Hoak; three children Jennifer and her husband Brent...
Manuela Salinas
Oct 5, 2016
Manuela Castro Salinas, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 86. Mrs. Salinas was born on December 18, 1929 to Pedro and Manuela Gutierrez Castro. Mrs. Salinas was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years Raul V. Salinas, her brothers Pedro...
Ofelia Garza
Sep 21, 2016
Ofelia Garza, 62, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at her brother's residence surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, Ofelia was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate to have known her. Ofelia is preceded in death by...
Jose Ruiz
Sep 20, 2016
Jose T. Ruiz's Memorial Service will be on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11 a.m. at El Buen Pastor Methodist Church located on 435 Boca Chica Blvd. in Brownsville, Texas.
Service Memorial Service El Buen Pastor Methodist Church 435 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78521 Saturday, September 24, 2016 11 a.m.Enrique Villanueva
Sep 6, 2016
Enrique Sergio Villanueva, 83, of Brownsville, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in his residence; surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Villanueva was born on the October 7, 1932 in Mexico to Enrique Domingo Villanueva and Dolores Figeroa Villanueva. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and numerous relatives and friends. He is preceded in...
Gloria Puentes
Sep 3, 2016
Gloria G. Puentes, 80, of Port Isabel, Texas passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Puentes was born on the 1st of November, 1935 at Brownsville, Texas to Joaquin Garcia and Concepcion Villarreal. She lived all her life in Port Isabel and was active in her community. She will be greatly missed by...
Juanita Slovak
Aug 30, 2016
Juanita Barrientes Slovak, 86, of Brownsville passed away on August 30, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Slovak was born on February 28, 1930 in San Benito, Texas to Juan Barrientes and Cruz Esquivel Barrientes. She is remembered as a hard worker, loved working in the garden, being with family, playing BINGO, listening to music,...
Rolando Serrata
Aug 29, 2016
Rolando Garza Serrata, 51, of Brownsville passed away on August 29, 2016 in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Garza was born in Mexico to Gregorio Garza and Raquel Serrata. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Jose Alfredo Garza Serrata and Gregorio Garza Serrata. Mr. Garza is survived by his siblings; Miguel Angel Garza Serrata and his...
Magdalena Garza
Aug 27, 2016
Magdalena Martinez Garza, 90, of Brownsville passed away on August 27, 2016 in Brownsville, Texas. Magdalena was born in Brownsville to Genaro and Joquina Martinez on August 18, 1926. She graduated from Brownsville High School in 1945. She worked at the Cameron County Title Company from 1945 to 1985. She enjoyed bowling, fishing and spending time with her family....
Michael Rosales
Aug 23, 2016
Michael Edward Rosales, 24, was born February 17, 1992 to Armando Rosales and Vicky Nicole Perez Fox in Oawtonna, Minnesota. He passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Daytona, Florida. Preceded in death is his uncle Danny Perez. Mr. Rosales is survived by his parents; his loving wife Erika Rosales; baby son Jacob Michael Rosales; his sister, Crystal...
Antonio Puente
Aug 22, 2016
Antonio "Tony" Puente, 50, was born May 15, 1966 and passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 surrounded by his immediate family members and EMS family by his side. He served numerous cities as an EMT Paramedic for many years. His last position was administrator with Intercity Ambulance Service in Brownsville. Tony was a strong advocate for his beloved...