Brownsville, Texas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Brownsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas
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Praxedis Cisneros Jr.
Jan 21, 2017
Our beloved and sweet brother and uncle, Praxedis Cisneros, or Praxi as we dearly called him, entered into eternal rest on Saturday. January 21, 2017. Praxedis was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was a dedicated employee with the PUB for over 25 years. Praxedis was a lifetime parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church. Praxedis was deeply...
Lydia Lara
Jan 18, 2017
On January 18, 2017 Lydia Martha Lara, at the age of 91, died peacefully in her home. A loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and good friend. An amazing, hard- working, funny, intelligent, stubborn human being; who's soul is now free to run home and hug her mother and go dancing with her husband. Lydia who was born and raised...
Juan Hernandez
Jan 16, 2017
Juan M. Hernandez, Sr., 65, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Harlingen, surrounded by his loving family. Juan was a native and a lifetime resident of Brownsville. Being a Trico supervisor, he proved his great work in his occupation. Juan was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only...
Honorio Martinez
Jan 11, 2017
Honorio Martinez, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and brother entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his parents, Timotea and Lucino Martinez; a brother, Casiano Martinez. Left behind to eternally treasure their memories of him is...
Tomasa Gonzalez
Jan 8, 2017
Tomasa Guerrero Gonzalez, 75, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 29, 1941 to Tomas Guerrero and Isabel Rocha in Hebbronville, Texas. Tomasa was a resident of Brownsville and active in The Holy Family Catholic Church. She was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed...
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...



