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Clemente Dominguez

Clemente Dominguez

Jun 28, 2012

Clemente Dominguez, 82, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 28, 2012. He is survived by his wife: Francisca Dominguez, 7 children: Clemente Dominguez Jr., Juan Carlos Jaramillo, Rosa Esparza, Georgina Bradley, Victor Dominguez, Cristina Dominguez and Diana Dominguez. 2 sisters: Maria Garcia and Octaviana Barrios. 13 grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 9 a.m....

Robert Uttermohlen

Robert Uttermohlen

Jun 27, 2012

Robert Uttermohlen, 77, entered into eternal life on June 27, 2012. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He worked as a Captain in the shrimp industry for several years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his first wife Minnie and his mother, Martha Uttermohlen. He is survived by his wife: Elvia Uttermohlen, sister: Linda Don...

Maria Trevino

Maria Trevino

Jun 23, 2012

Maria de Jesus Nena Trevino, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Brownsville, Texas. A native of Laredo, TX, she had been in Brownsville since 1960. Nena as she was known was preceded in death by her husband, Agapito Trevino her parents, Antonio and Manuela Cantu siblings Elvira, Nicolas, Donaciano, Gilberto, Gustavo, Guadalupe...

Jesus Gamez Jr.

Jesus Gamez Jr.

Jun 23, 2012

Jesus Gamez, Jr., 51, passed away Saturday, June 23,2012 at Valley Regional Medical Center . He is survived by his mother: Concepcion Gamez, 5 siblings: Ana Perla Gamez, Sandra Cuellar, Marco Antonio Gamez, Melissa Gutierrez and Aldo Ray Gamez. Visitations will be held Wednesday, June 27,2012 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a graveside service at San Pedro...

Juana Ayala

Juana Ayala

Jun 19, 2012

Juana Fuentes Ayala, 93, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, June 19, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband: Jose Angel Ayala, 3 sons: Roberto Ayala, Manuel Ayala and Margarito Ayala. She is survived by her 5 daughters: Maria Ayala, Aurora Lepe, Paula Gonzalez, Virginia Ortiz and Norma Ayala 6 sons: Faustino Ayala, Enrique Ayala, Guadalupe Ayala, Juan...

Jorge Garcia

Jorge Garcia

Jun 16, 2012

Jorge O. Garcia entered into eternal life on June 16, 2012. He was born September 14, 1956 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas to Dora and Daniel Garcia. He was a loving son, brother and father. He was passionate about wood work and was a self employed carpenter. He was especially gifted in creating cabinets that were built for homes and offices....

Delbert Runyon

Delbert Runyon

Jun 15, 2012

Delbert Runyon, 85, a longtime South Texas educator, died peacefully June 15, 2012, in Brownsville, TX, after a short illness. Born in 1926 in Brownsville to Robert and Amelia Medrano Runyon, he was the youngest of six children. His family roots on his mothers side date back more than four centuriesin northern Mexico and South Texas. His father was...

Alfonso Reyna

Alfonso Reyna

Jun 11, 2012

Alfonso G. Reyna, 73, entered into eternal life on June 11, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. Poncho as he was known worked for many years as a foreman for Donald D. Ferguson Construction. He was devoted to his family, his work, and enjoyed the great outdoors. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends....

Elizabeth Galaviz

Elizabeth Galaviz

Jun 8, 2012

Elizabeth Galaviz, 58, entered into eternal life on June 8, 2012. She is survived by her husband: Silvestre Galaviz, her daughter: Nancy Elizabeth Galaviz, 3 sons: Juan Silvestre Galaviz, Hector Noe Galaviz, Eliseo Levi Galaviz, 12 grandchildren, 4 brothers: Gilberto De Leon, Jose Luis De Leon ,Marcos De Leon, and Hector De Leon. Visitations will be held from 10...

Francis Rookstool

Francis Rookstool

Jun 7, 2012

Francis Peter Rookstool went to be with his one and only love Jan on Thursday June 7, 2012, He was born to Ernest and Margaret Rookstool on September 17,1932, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his best friend and true love, Jan. Also waiting at heavens gate to meet him are his parents: Ernest and Margaret Rookstool,...

Beatriz Villanueva

Beatriz Villanueva

Jun 6, 2012

Beatriz Briones, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Beatriz was born in Brownsville, Texas on August 10, 1938. She is preceded in death by her father: Felix Briones. She is survived by her 8 children: Juan J. Martinez, Reynaldo Bentacourt, Ricardo Briones, Sylvia B. Dee, Alejos Paredes III, Israel Rene Briones, Daniel Briones, Elizabeth Briones, granddaughter: Jennifer...

Maria Gonzalez

Maria Gonzalez

Jun 5, 2012

Maria Elvia Gonzalez, 80, entered into eternal rest on June 5, 2012 at Valley Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband: Eliseo Gonzalez and son: Norberto Gonzalez. She is survived by 2 daughters: Graciela G. Araguz and Josie G. Dodd, 3 sons: Cesar Lolly Gonzalez, Jaime A. Gonzalez and Ezequiel Anabel Gonzalez. 18 grandchildren and...

Jose Garduno

Jose Garduno

Jun 3, 2012

Jose Luis Garduno, 59, entered into eternal life on June 3, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents: Roberto Garduno and Ninfa Saenz, brother: Luis Roberto Garduno. He is survived by his wife: Eva Leticia Garduno, 1 son: Jose Luis Garduno, 1 daughter: Alejandra Garduno, 1 sister: Maria Guadalupe Garduno, 4 brothers: Jorge Luis Garduno Sara Alicia,...

Rogelio Gonzalez

Rogelio Gonzalez

Jun 1, 2012

Rogelio Gonzalez, 42, passed away on Friday June 1, 2012, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He was a very loving and caring son and father. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Mr. Gonzalez is preceded in death by his father, Rafael Gonzalez. He is survived by his mother, Sonia Luna Gonzalez and...

Candida Compean

Candida Compean

May 21, 2012

Candida O. Compean de 90 anos, paso a su eterno descanso en Mayo 21,2012 en Brownsville Texas. Nacio de Anastacia Rodriguez Y Miguel Ortiz Rubio en Octubre 3,1921 en Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Mexico. En 1939, se graduo de secretaria y trabajo por varios anos en esa profesin. En 1948, conocio a su esposo Merced Compean y se casaron para formar...

Rita Dumas

Rita Dumas

May 20, 2012

Rita Rosalie Dumas, cherished sister and aunt, passed on to the glory of heaven the evening of May 20, 2012 with her family by her side. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Rosalie Ann and Eli Arthur Dumas, brothers: Arthur, Louis, and Alfred and sister Teresa. Rita leaves behind two faithful sisters, Elinor and Rosalie and brother...

Carmen Garza

Carmen Garza

May 17, 2012

Carmen M. Garza, 71, entered into eternal life on May 17, 2012. She is survived by her husband: Ramiro R. Garza, her children: Arcadia Martinez, Raul R. Garza Jr., her grandchildren: Bianca Charles, Breanna Charles, Raul R. Garza III and Viviana Garza, her greatgrandchild Xavier DeLeon, her step children Fidencio Garza, Jerry Garza, Jose Garza, Frank Garza, Rolando Garza...

Ruben Canul

Ruben Canul

May 16, 2012

Ruben Gambler Canul, 56, of Brownsville, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, left to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 while peacefully sleeping at his home. RubenGambler was a lifelong resident of Brownsville. He served in the US Marine for 4 years and graduated at Pan American University. He worked at several television stations and marketing...

Rosa Barboza

Rosa Barboza

May 13, 2012

Rosa Cantu Barboza, 81 of Los Fresnos, went to be with the Lord, May 13, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. Rosa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents: Felipe and Maria Luisa Cantu, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by her...

Juan Zavala

Juan Zavala

May 9, 2012

Juan Zavala, 72, passed away on May 9, 2012. Retired after many years working with BISD. He is preceded in death by his 1st wife: Maria Luisa Zavala, son: Juan Martin Zavala, granddaughter: Erica Zavala. He is survived by his wife: Gloria D. Zavala, 4 daughters: Mercedes Heberto Flores, Antonia Javier Ortega, Yolanda Zavala, Marlend Hermilo Alvarez, 2 sons:...

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