Brownsville, Texas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Brownsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas
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Marion Carter
Jul 26, 2008
Marion L. Lee Carter, Jr., 72, of Brownsville, Texas, formerly of Leavenworth, died Saturday July 26th, 2008 at Valley Baptist Hospital in Brownsville after a brief illness. He was born October 12, 1935 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Marion and Martha Schonherr Carter, Sr.. He married Deanna Doege in June of 1961, they later orced. Survivors include his...
Michael Roussett
Jul 23, 2008
Michael Edward Roussett son of the late Martin and Mary Roussett passed on into the light of Gods love on July 23rd, 2008. Michael is survived by his brothers Martin and Walter Roussett of Brownsville, TX; James Roussett of Austin, TX; sisters Delores Garcia of Kingsville, TX and Iola R. Carnicle of Austin, TX. Michael was a man of...
Gilberto Gomez
Jul 22, 2008
Gilberto Prieto Gomez, age 72, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calixto and Esperanza Gomez, sisters, Olga G. Montalvo, Hermelinda G. Taylor, nieces Liza and Yvette Taylor and his uncle Luis Reyes He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Gracie Morales Gomez, his three children,...
Angelita Perez
Jul 18, 2008
Angelita G. Perez, 88, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on July 18, 2008 at her residence. Angelita was born in December 19, 1919, in Brownsville, to Guillermo and Maria Gallardo. She is survived by her children, Juanita Gonzalez of Bradenton,Fla., Victor Perez of Brownsville,Adela Martinez of La Belle, Fla. Guillermo Perez and Santos Perez both of Brownsville; Sister...
Miss Eva Hernandez
Jul 11, 2008
Miss Eva Hernandez, entered into eternal life on July 11, 2008 at Brownsville Nursing Home and Rehab Center. Miss Hernandez was a kindergarden teacher for many years. She was also a member of Catholic Church and devoted her life caring for her sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Valentin and Maria Hernandez, sisters, Cora and Ester...
Sarah Rookstool
Jul 4, 2008
Sarah Janette Rookstool born to Douglas Earl Brooks and Mary Squiers Brooks on March 4, 1933 in Springville, PA went to the Lord on July 4th, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Jan as she was called came into the world a brunette but found red was her color. She became know as the lady with the bright red...
Roberto Olvera
Jul 4, 2008
Roberto Bobby M. Olvera, 59, entered into eternal life on July 4, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center. He served in the Vietnam War in 1968-1969 in the First Infantry Division Big Red One. He was preceded in death by his parents, Panfilo Olvera and Manuela M. Olvera, sister, Mary Alice Garza and a brother, Juan Olvera. He is...
Sylvia Sauceda
Jun 30, 2008
Sylvia Jaramillo Sauceda, 59, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 30, 2008 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Regino Jaramillo. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Sauceda, son, Jorge Jaramillo, mother, Rosa Jaramillo, granddaughter, Alexia Jaramillo, brothers and sisters, Ricardo Jaramillo, Graciela Sandoval, Josefina Jaramillo, Jaime Jaramillo, Joel Jaramillo, and Jose...
Antonio Solis
Jun 26, 2008
Antonio Pops Solis, 51, passed away Thursday June 26, 2008 to be with our Lord. He was a native of Brownsville, TX. Mr. Solis is preceded in death by his father Isauro Solis. He survived by his mother Gloria Solis, his ex- wife Sylvia Solis, son Antonio Solis , Jr., daughters; Cristina Solis, Ana Lisa Solis, his ex-common-law wife...
Angel Viloria Ii
Jun 24, 2008
Angel Salvador Viloria II, age 69, passed away at Sunshine Haven Hospice on Tuesday, June 24th, following a courageous battle with cancer.BR BRHe was born June 22, 1939 in the Dominican Republic, to the late Mary Elizabeth Viloria and Angel Salvador Viloria, who popularized Merengue in the United States. He and his family moved to the United States when...
Jose Maldonado
Jun 19, 2008
Jose Idelio Maldonado born on March 5, 1929, entered into eternal life on June 19, 2008 at the age of 79 at Valley Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father; Jose Angel Maldonado, mother; Antonia Aguirre Maldonado, children; Ofelia, Blanca Estela, and Manuel, sister, Virginia Ernestina, brothers, Rodolfo, Raul, Pedro, Gerardo, and J. Angel. He...
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...