Brownsville, Texas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Brownsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas
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Javier Perez
Jul 4, 2012
Javier Zero Perez, 48, entered into eternal life on July 4, 2012 in Valley Regional Medical Center. He was employed with BISD for 15 year and was recently employed at Perez Elementary. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Carolina R. Perez, wife Maria Luisa Perez, sons Derek Javier Perez, Devin Joel Perez, siblings Ruben Perez of Sandusky, OH,...
Florentino Alvarez, Jr.
Jul 2, 2012
Florentino Alvarez Jr., 72, of Olmito, Texas entered into eternal rest on July 2, 2012 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Florentino was preceded in death by his parents Florentino and Antonia Alvarez, his sisters, Guadalupe Hernandez and Irma Nevarez. He is survived by his brothers, Luis Alvarez, Merced Alvarez, Jose Juanita Alvarez, all of Olmito, TX, nieces, Virginia Irineo...
Teresa Gonzalez
Jul 1, 2012
Teresa Gonzalez, 84, entered into eternal life peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Sunshine Haven Hospice, Olmito, Texas with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her mother, Guadalupe Martinez, her husband of 58 years, Simon Gonzalez, her sons, Simon Jr. and Jesus Gonzalez, and her brother, Gilberto Vera. She is survived by...
Edwin Martinez
Jun 29, 2012
Edwin Martinez, 23, entered into eternal life on June 29, 2012 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his parents Maria Luisa and Jose Arturo Martinez, his sisters Edna and Kateleen Martinez, his fiance Cynthia Rios, his Martinez, Ruiz, and Rios family. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m., Sunday,...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...