Brownsville, Texas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Brownsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas
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Daniel Montes
Jan 21, 2016
Daniel Montes, 94, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 21, 2016. in Brownsville, Texas. Daniel Montes left a mark that will last for generations to come. There was so much to love about him From his infectious smile and love for life, to his flare for dancing. He made those around him happy. In an era...
Arturo Benavides
Jan 13, 2016
Arturo X. Benavides, of Brownsville, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, his 93rd birthday. Mr. Benavides was born in Laredo, Texas to Arturo A. Benavides and Maria Garza Fernandez. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, but as a member of "The Greatest Generation," he interrupted his education and answered the call to serve his country...
Alberta Livsey
Jan 12, 2016
Alberta Livsey, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX. Alberta was born on November 16, 1937 in Emelle, Alabama to her parents James Steele and Ovetta Junious Steele. She attended Roosevelt High School and Sinclair Community College. Alberta had many talents. She was a tax preparer, and owner of her own...
Margarita Leal
Jan 9, 2016
Margarita Cantu Leal joined the Lord with much devotion and love for God and family on January 9, 2016. She was born October 29, 1927 in Brownsville, TX to Rosa S. and Eugenio Cantu. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonel Melchor Leal, her parents, her grandmother, Cruz Salazar, her mother-in-law Raquel "Mani" Delgado and her...
Rodolfo Perez, Sr.
Jan 7, 2016
Rodolfo "Rudy" Perez Sr. was born on March 23, 1931, in Brownsville, Texas and entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at his home. Mr. Perez is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Perez, and by his children; Irma Guerra, Norma Smith, Diana Guerrero, Rudy Perez Jr., Rosie Trevino, Robert Perez; his grandchildren; Jennifer, Melissa, Jason, Nicole,...
Benita Leija
Jan 5, 2016
Benita Leija, 84, of Brownsville, Texas passed away on January 5, 2016. She will be dearly missed. Mrs. Leija is survived by her children; Josefina Tovar, Arnulfo Leija, Maria Leija, Hipolito Leija, Gregorio Leija, Bertha Leija. Also to cherish many memories are her grandchildren: Jorge, Lizeth, Daisy, Janice, Juan Jose, Liliana, Andres Alexandro, Toño, Jose, Polo, Rene, Ericka, Juan,...
Miguel Gonzalez
Jan 3, 2016
Miguel Cruz González, 88, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Mr. González was a U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran, and 33rd Degree Mason. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 81 A.M.F.M. and the Order of the Eastern Star for over fifty years. He was proud of his many Masonic, Scottish Rite and Shrine...

Cecilio Garza
Dec 23, 2015
Cecilio Garza, born November 22, 1926 in Brownsville, Texas to Guadalupe and Rosa Garza was called to his eternal rest on December 23, 2015. Cecilio was a fun loving man, very dedicated to his family. After serving his country in the U.S.Navy, he returned to Brownsville, married Delia Montalvo (+) and continued to serve the community during what he...
Ricardo Cervantes
Dec 21, 2015
Ricardo Cervantes, 77, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Cervantes is survived by his wife Concepcion Cervantes, sons, Ricardo Rafael (Watchara J.), Sergio Alejandro (Holly), Jaime Eduardo (Lupita) and Victor Manuel. Also to cherish many memories are 13 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandson; his sisters, Zoila Cervantes De Cano and Carmen...
Valeriano Silva, Jr.
Dec 19, 2015
Valeriano Silva, Jr., 68, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents Valeriano Silva, Sr. and Sofia Torres, and by his brother Guadalupe Silva. Mr. Silva is survived by his brothers, Santiago (Jimmy) Silva and Mateo Silva; sisters, Magdalena S. Gomez and Angie S. Chavez; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held...

Seferina Viscaino
Dec 14, 2015
Seferina Viscaino, 97, from Brownsville, Texas, beloved mother, mother - in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Joaquin Viscaino, her daughter Mercedes Viscaino, and two sons David Viscaino and Benjamin Viscaino. Mrs. Viscaino is survived by her children, Rachel (Joel) Martinez, Rebecca...
Joel Rodriguez
Dec 8, 2015
Joel Rodriguez, 80, of Brownsville, Texas, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle went to be with the Lord December 8, 2015 with his daughter by his side at Sunshine Haven. Joel was born in Rio Grande City on December 29,1934. He went on to live in Mission, Texas and would leave home in his young adulthood to serve in...
Yolanda Coronado
Dec 6, 2015
Yolanda Coronado, 76, was born August 7, 1939 in Mexico and passed away on December 6, 2015 in Brownsville, Texas. Preceded in death by her husband, Juan Coronado and grandson Martin Carr, Jr. Mrs. Coronado is survived by her son Juan Carlos Coronado; daughters, Maria De Jesus and husband Martin Carr and Dina Coronado. Also to cherish many memories...
Alicia Gamez
Dec 6, 2015
Alicia Graciela Gamez, 83, was born July 7, 1932 in Brownsville, Texas and passed away on December 6, 2015 in Round Rock, Texas. She will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Gamez, Jr. and their daughter Elizabeth Ann Nichols. Mrs. Gamez is survived by her children, Richard Gamez and his wife Maryann, Margarita Shepherd and...
David Gonzalez
Dec 5, 2015
David Gonzalez, 80, from Brownsville, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife Tomasa Guerrero and nine children; Blanca Garza, David Gonzalez, Jr., Evangelina Vega, Lupita Gonzalez, Pedro Gonzalez, Juan Gonzalez, Rosalinda Gonzalez, Delmit Gonzalez and Rogelio Gonzalez. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2015...
Sally Fortiscue
Nov 26, 2015
Sally Belle Fortiscue, 87, passed away November 26, 2015. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, November 30, 2015 in the South Chapel of Treviño Funeral Home. Chapel Service will be on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 in the South Chapel of Trevino Funeral Home following interment to Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under...
Mario Fuente
Nov 21, 2015
Mario De La Fuente, 90, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest in McAllen, TX on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Mr. De La Fuente was a veteran of the Korean War and a Postal Carrier in Brownsville for 25 years. Mr. De La Fuente is survived by his 3 sons Mario De La Fuente Jr., Jaime De La Fuente, Isreal...
Irma Avendano
Nov 20, 2015
Irma Avendaño, 82, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, November 20, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughters : Fatima Angelica Avendaño De Concha, Maria De Lourdes Garcia, Maria Del Refugio Avendaño, Irma Isabel Avendaño, and Cecilia Avendaño vda. de Hernandez. Sons: Lorenzo Avendaño, Raul Avendaño, Luis Ernesto Avendaño,...
Alejandro Chavez
Nov 14, 2015
Alejandro Chavez, 47, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Born in H.Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he had live in the Brownsville community since the 1970's. He was employed for over 10 years as a Sales Associate at the Wal Mart in San Benito. Left to eternally treasure their memories of Mr. Chavez...
Thomas Brewer
Nov 8, 2015
On November 8, 2015, Thomas Daniel Brewer, faithfully departed to be with his Heavenly Father. He was a man with no malice and a beautiful open spirit. Tom will be missed. He was the second of five children. Born in Pascagoula, MS and moved to Brownsville, TX at the age of four. His maternal grandparents played a big role...