Brownsville, Texas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Brownsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas
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Maria Rodriguez
Sep 18, 2009
Maria De Jesus Rodriguez ,68, entered peacefully into eternal life on September 18 , 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Maria was a native of Matamoros, Mexico and came to reside in Brownsville in 1948. Maria had an incomparable zest for life and family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife and sister. Her family was her pride and...
Lucila Vela
Sep 11, 2009
Lucila P. Vela, 74, resident of Brownsville, TX, entered into eternal life on September 11, 2009a t Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She is survived by her husband; Horacio Vela, daughters; Marta Alicia Cervantes, Lucila N. Flores, Sandra Ochoa and Hilda Vela, sons; Carlos Vela, Ismael Vela, Horacio Jesus Vela, and Martin Vela, 28 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, sister; Blanca Oralia...
Magdaleno Almendarez
Sep 10, 2009
Magdaleno Almedarez, 75, entered into to eternal life on September 10, 2009 at Sunshine Haven. He is survived by his wife; Guadalupe M. Almendarez, children; Felix Almendarez of Brownsville, TX, Sandra Raumacher o fDallas, TX, Minerya Uresti of Brownsville, TX, Irene Almendrez of Houston, TX, Martin De La Garza of Brownsville, TX, sisters; Oralia Saenz, Agustina Martinez, Elva Garcia...
Gilberto Linares, Sr.
Sep 8, 2009
Gilberto Linares, Sr., 79, a life long resident of Brownsville, TX, entered into eternal life on September 8, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center. He served with the 2nd Armored Division 2 years and served 12 years in active reserve with the rank of MSgt. He was also retired as a manager in retail and wholesale meats. He was...
Alex Martinez
Sep 5, 2009
He is survived by his two children; Alexandra Martinez, and Litefoot Martinez; parents; Alejandro and Olga Martinez; three sisters; Linda Martinez, Olga Martinez. Altagracia Martinez; three brothers; Carlos Martinez Sr, Sammy Martinez, Arnulfo Martinez; numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday September 8, 2009 at Trevino Funeral Home Chapel...
Edgar Kent
Sep 5, 2009
Edgar L. Kent, 85, entered into eternal life on September 5, 2009. Mr. Kent was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, P.OW. of the Korean War and Vietnam, decorated war hero. He loved his country and defended the U.S. Flag to the end. He is preceded in death by his step granddaughter; Kimberly Baxter; his brothers, OB...
Hector Hernandez
Aug 22, 2009
Hector Hernandez, 42, entered into eternal life on August 22, 2009. He is survived by his wife; Maria Elena Hernandez , children; Jose Charles, Adolfo Charles, Angelica Hernandez and Luisa Hernandez ; four grandchildren and numerous nephews; mother, Abigail Jimenez; father; Jose Hernandez; brothers, Angel Hernandez; Saul Hernandez, Juan Hernandez, Emeterio Ibarra ; sisters; Vicky, Olga,Erika Hernandez and Sonia...

Blanca Pelly
Aug 19, 2009
Mrs. Blanca America Pelly of Brownsville entered into eternal life on August 18, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Lorenzo MariaPelly and Carlos Pelly; a daughter, Myriam Pelly; grandchildren, Michael, Rami, William, Joseph, Daphnna; one great-granddaughter, Faith. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009 at Iglesia Christian Pentecostes, 5544 Calle Milpa Verde in...
Manuel Perez, Jr.
Aug 15, 2009
Manuel F. Perez, Jr., 59, peacefully passed into his Lords hands on August 15, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Brownsville and lived in San Pedro. Jr. enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, and his Dallas Cowboys. He was a graduate of Los Fresnos High School. On any given you could always find Jr. sitting on...
Herminia Gracia
Aug 6, 2009
Herminia L. La Guera Gracia, 58, entered into eternal life on August 6, 2009 at her residence. She was a loving and caring person. She lifted your heart and blessed everyone around her. She loved her children and her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Aurora V. Luna and a son...
Russell Cox
Jul 31, 2009
Russell E. Cox, 38, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 31, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He is survived by his parents, mother Noemi Cox, father, William Cox, son; Cameron Cox, sister, Lisa Roland Nunez, brothers, Mark Cox, George Roussett, grandmothers; Veronica Higginbotham, Socorro Roussett, Betty Cox, and father, Alfred Roussett III. Visitation will be held from...
Gilberto Lopez
Jul 31, 2009
Gilberto L. Lopez, 49, entered eternal life on July 31, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; Isabel Lopez and Maria G. Leal Lopez, sister, Sandra Lopez, brother, Robert Lopez. He is survived by his siblings; Lucio Lopez, Jesse Lopez, David Lopez, Martin Lopez, Dora Lopez, Rose Mary Lopez, Elizabeth Lopez and...
Mariano Rea
Jul 28, 2009
Mariano V. Rea, 79, entered into eternal life on July 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Liscano Rea. He worked in construction, building the Queen Isabella Bridge. He is survived by his sons; Roberto Rea and Rene Rea, daughters; Silvia Rea Solis, Alicia Rea McMonagle, Diana Rea Calvillo, Veronica Rea Leal, 6 brothers, 4...
Duane Cox
Jul 25, 2009
Duane Tilden Cox entered into eternal rest on July 25, 2009 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Tx. He is preceaded in death by his parents Tilden Powers Cox Ruth Elizabeth Wells Cox, and his brother George Wells Cox. He is survived by his life partner Raymundo Capetillo their loving pet Dandee from Brownsville, Tx. His Sister-in-Law Janelle R. Cox,...
Daniel Garcia
Jul 22, 2009
Daniel J. Garcia, 78, entered into eternal life on July 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Garcia and Lorenza A. de Garcia and numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife; Dora Ochoa de Garcia, children; Daniel Berta Garcia, Jr., Odilia G. Jesus Hernandez, Sonia G. David Carmona, Filiberto Minerva Garcia, Jorge...
Fausto Montalvo, Jr.
Jul 19, 2009
Fausto Montalvo, Jr., 68, entered into eternal life on July 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Guadalupe M. Montalvo, children; Rosa Mohamad Montalvo Abushamat, Melba Rene Martinez Montalvo, Ruby David M. Cortez, grandchildren; Christopher Sal ar, Kristen Castillo, Justin Cortez, Jami Cortez, Natali Cortez, Nick Cortez, Katy Cortez, pet...
Jesse Champion
Jul 12, 2009
Jesse Champion, 88, entered into eternal life on July 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Champion, and son, Jerry Champion. He is survived by his wife, A. Carol Champion, sons Glen Champion Claudia of Brownsville Texas, Ron Champion of Tequesta, Florida, daughter Cherlyn Navarre Greg of Houston Texas, Granddaughter, Jessica Champion,...
Edna Wilson
Jul 11, 2009
Edna Marie Esquivel Wilson, 54, beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and aunt entered into the glory of her eternal life unexpectedly at her residence in Brownsville. Edna was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas and was preceded in death by her father, Jose Ignacio Esquivel, Sr. Left behind to eternally treasure her memory are her mother, Bernice B. Esquivel;...
Robert Swindle
Jul 9, 2009
Robert Franklin Swindle, 47, entered into eternal life on July 9, 2009. He graduated from Port Isabel High School, reared in Port Isabel ,worked as truck Driver for Pascal Truck Lines for one year. He was preceded in death by his father, Morris Monroe Swindle in 1990. He is survived by his mother, Charolotte Swindle, sister, Eleanor June Swindle...
Juan Hernandez, Jr.
Jul 8, 2009
Juan G. Big John Hernandez, Jr., 76, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. He was a devoted husband and father. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 in Germany. He was a dedicated fireman for 36 years with the Brownsville Fire Dept. He leaves behind his family and friends, who will...