Brownsville, Texas Obituaries
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Dr. Stern
Jun 19, 2008
Dr. Milton H. Stern, 85, died Thursday, June 19, 2008 in Brownsville. Born June 5, 1923 in Pelly, Texas, he was the third of five children born to Austrian immigrants Frieda Rhoda Ginsberg and Abraham Louis Stern. Following graduation as valedictorian from Robert Lee High School in Baytown, he soon became a member of the 37th Division and served...
Delfina Garcia
Jun 18, 2008
Delfina G. Garcia, 83, entered into eternal life on June 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dionicio Garcia and daughter, Maria Eulalia Garcia. She was survived by her sons; Marco Antonio Garcia, Jose Garcia, Dionicio Garcia, 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, brother, Juan Gonzalez, sisters; Maria Pena and Isabel Hernandez. Funeral service will be held on...
Rosendo Garza
Jun 11, 2008
Rosendo Garza, 79, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on June 11, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Garza was preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Francisca R. Garza, his son, Cristobal Garza, his siblings, Gonzalo, Teresa, Conrado, Leocadio, Ramiro Garza and Josefa Cortez. He is survived by his wife, Manuela Garza of Brownsville, his daughter,...
Lidia Cantu
Jun 10, 2008
Lidia Garza Cantu, 45, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on June 10, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Lidia was preceded in death by her grandparents, Thomas and Maria de Jesus Garza, and by her father-in-law, Rafael Cantu. She is survived by her husband, Rene Cantu, her sons, Pedro Garza and Rene Cantu, Jr., her daughters,...
Carlos Renteria
Jun 9, 2008
Carlos Renteria, 63, a life long Brownsville resident, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend, entered into eternal rest on June 9, 2008, after a long illness. He was born in Brownsville, TX on March 23, 1945 to Ramon and Esperanza Renteria. He graduated from Brownsville High School in 1967. He met Janie in 1970, and married in...
Jose Mendoza
Jun 7, 2008
Jose de Jesus Torres Mendoza, 57, passed into eternal rest on Saturday June 7, 2008. He was a native of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico and a long time resident of Brownsville. Mr. Torres is preceded in death by his parents Nieves and Anastacio Torres; his Brothers Eleodoro, Armando, Casimiro, and Sergio Torres He is survivied by his wife Luz Maria;...
Jose Longoria
May 31, 2008
Jose Angel Longoria, 83, entered into eternal life on May 31, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon Longoria and Maria Del Refugio Longoria, first wife, Caridad Longoria, son Noe Longoria and 2 grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Maria T. Longoria, daughters, Alicia Raul Pena, Rosa Nelia Longoria, sons,...
Lawrence Burkhart, Sr
May 26, 2008
Lawrence Carroll Burkhart, Sr. passed into eternal rest on Monday 26, 2008 after a prolonged bout with pneumonia. He was born in North Creek, Ohio on July 20, 1918, the son of William Andrew Burkhart and Catherine Carroll. He grew up in Toledo, Ohio and honorably discharged in 1946 as a Captain and in 1948 moved to Brownsville, Texas....
Juan Rios
May 24, 2008
Juan Andres Rios, 59, passed away to be with our Lord, Saturday, May 24, 2008. He was born February 11, 1949 in Brownsville to Andres Pena Rios and Trinidad Cruz Rios. He is preceded in death by his wife Beatriz Rios Rios; his parents Andres Pena Rios and Trinidad Cruz Rios and his sister Magalena Rios. Mr. Rios was...
Guadalupe Rocha
May 21, 2008
Guadalupe Rocha, 103, entered into eternal life on May 21, 2008 at Brownsville Nursing Rehabilitation Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ventura Salinas Rocha, sons, Guadalupe Rocha, Jr., and Jose Rocha, brothers, Celestino Rocha, Felix Rocha, Florentino Rocha, and a sister, Santos Uresti. He is survived by his daughters, Lupita H. Martinez, Maria R. Garza, Ventura...
Joseph Felicetta
May 19, 2008
FELICETTA, JOSEPH A.BRMay 19, 2008; Beloved husband of the late Lita nee Lerma Felicetta. BRDevoted father of Lucille Nicholas Paolini, Vincent Karen Felicetta and BRTami Fred Cuevas. Loving grandfather of Leah, Andrea, Erika, Joseph, BRAmanda and Samantha. Dear brother of the late Mary Tarquini and Angeline BRViola. Dearest friend of Lorraine Sikorski. The family will be present on BRSaturday...
Craig Zunk
May 15, 2008
Craig E. Zunk, 46, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 15, 2008 in Port Isabel, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Zunk, brothers, Jerry Zunk, David Zunk, and Paul Zunk. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Zunk of Port Isabel, TX, son, Joshua Zunk of Pine Island, MN, daughter, Keysha Hoehne, son-in-law, Adam...
Pedro Reyes
May 11, 2008
Pedro A. Reyes, 82, passed away to be with our Lord Sunday May 11, 2008. He was born June 29, 1925 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas to Bascilio Mariana Reyes. He is preceded in death by her parents, Bascilio Mariana Reyes, his first wife Alicia G. Reyes; brothers Santana and Guadalupe Reyes; and sisters Juana Garcia, Maria Eguia Maria Del Refugio...
Irene Garza
May 7, 2008
Irene Garza, 53, entered into eternal life on May 7, 2008, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emilio and Elida Perez Garza and a brother, Juan Raul Garza. She is survived by her husband, Jose Anorga, daughters, Rosalinda Rodriguez and Eloisa Rolando Rodriguez Castillo, grandchildren, Jennifer Perez and Rolando Castillo, Jr., brothers,...
Blanca Atkinson
May 3, 2008
Blanca Atkinson, 87, entered into eternal life on May 3, 2008 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Atkinson, son Mario Atkinson, and her parents, Juan Hinojosa and Adela Longoria. She is survived by her children, Jorge Atkinson, Juan Atkinson, Ernesto Atkinson all of Matamoros, Tamps., Maria De Jesus Atkinson of Brownsville,...
Raquel Cuevas
Apr 28, 2008
On the 28th of April, 2008, Raquel Rashell Cuevas Torres, was called into the Lords Kingdom at the wonderful age of 45. She was surrounded by her loyal family and friends, after her long battle with cancer. Born in Brownsville, she graduated from Homer Hanna High School in the class of 1981 where she met her lifelong friends. Shortly...
Modesto Cruz
Apr 21, 2008
Modesto De La Cruz, 80, entered into eternal life on April 21, 2008 with his wife and his daughter, Adela by his side at Valley Baptist Hospital He was born on February 24, 1928 in San Benito, Texas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He lived and worked in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, California, Florida, Houston...
Antonio Sanchez
Apr 20, 2008
Antonio Sanchez, 68, born in Dolores, Hidalgo Guanajuato, Mexico entered in eternal life on April 20, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Geronimo Sanchez. He is survived by his wife, Maria J. Sanchez, children, Juana Maria Sanchez, Maria Del Carmen Soto all of Brownsville, Antonia Quezada of North Carolina, his mother,...
Belinda Sanchez
Apr 19, 2008
Belinda Sanchez-Cepeda, 45, of Brownsville went to her eternal rest with the Lord on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Belinda Sanchez-Cepeda was a dedicated mother, wife and friend, who offered a welcoming ear and open arms to all; her cheerful cheers at her childrens athletic competitions will continue to be echoed in the...
Maria Gonzalez
Apr 11, 2008
Maria M. Gonzalez, 71, passed away Friday April 11, 2008 to be with our Lord. Survived by her children Nora Gonzalez, Lorenzo Gonzalez, Carlos Gonzalez, and Martha Garza. Also, granddaughter Norah Gonzalez and other relatives. Visitation will be from 1:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday April 15, 2008 with a recitation of Rosary at 7:00pm at Trevino Funeral Home, 1355 Old...
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