Brownsville, Texas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Brownsville, Texas & Surrounding Areas
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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...
James Loomer
Apr 5, 2008
James Jim Richard Loomer, 60, formerly of Michigan, entered into eternal rest on April 5, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife; Petra Loomer of Brownsville, Texas. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. at Trevino Funeral Home...
Eva Gonzalez
Apr 4, 2008
Eva P. Gonzalez has gone to meet her maker and join her beloved husband Raul Gonzalez. She is survived by her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Trevino Funeral Home North Chapel with a prayer service at 3 p.m. with Rev. Jose...
Hortencia Rosales
Mar 24, 2008
Hortencia Gonzalez Rosales, 95, passed away on March 24 2008. Hortencia G. Rosales was preceded in death by Lino Rosales on October 16, 1986 and her adoptive son, Ruben Rosales. She is survived by her children; Elizabeth Rosales, Lilia E. Barboza, Rosa Elva Covarrubias, Carmen, Lino B. Rosales, Roberto Rosales. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 60...
Rosa Cortez
Mar 16, 2008
Rosa Vasquez Cortez, 81, passed away to be with our Lord Sunday March 16, 2008. Born on August 30, 1926 in Brownsville,Tx to Alfredo Leonor Vasquez She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo Leonor Vasquez, her husband Santiago H. Cortez, 2 sons Jimmy Cortez and Jaime Cortez and daughter Maria Guadalupe Cortez and her brothers; Trinidad Vasquez...
Abelardo Pena
Feb 28, 2008
Abelardo C. Pena, 82, passed away to be with our Lord Thursday, February 28, 2008. Born on December 27, 1925 in Brownsville,Tx to Genaro R. Pena Rosa Cisneros Pena. A lifelong resident of Brownsville and veteran of World War II. He was a member of Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana.; a loving father and husband; employed by Delta Machine Shop...
Maria Elizondo
Feb 25, 2008
Maria C. Elizondo, 83, entered into eternal life on February 25, 2008 at Brownsville Nursing and Rehab Center. She is survived by her children, Blanca, Yolanda, Rogelia, Maria del Refugio, and Oscar Elizondo Caballero, numerous grandchildren, brothers, sisters and other relatives. A Mass of Resurrection will be held today, February 27, 2008 at 2 p.m. at St. Lukes Catholic...
Stella Jimenez
Feb 23, 2008
Stella Marin Jimenez, 80, entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Valley Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband; Raul E. Jimenez, her brother; Eulalio Marin, and sister; Eusebia Marin. She is survived by her son; Raul M. Micaela Jimenez, Jr., daughters; Lucy E. Guzman and Anne M. Alfredo Serrato, grandchildren; Raul...
Adolfo Paredes
Feb 22, 2008
Adolfo Popo Paredes, 52, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on February 22, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Adolfo was born in 1956, in Brownsville, to Miguel Angel and Maria Guadalupe Paredes. He is survived by his wife, Olga Venegas Paredes of Brownsville, three children, Zelina Joshua Duer of Dallas, Daniel Paredes of Brownsville, and Kristine Paredes of...
Jose Rosales
Feb 8, 2008
Jose La Puga Rosales 73, passed away Friday, February 8, 2008, at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born January 14, 1935 in Brownsville, TX to Luis Francisca Rosales. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Rosalio Rosales. Mr. Rosales was employed with Southeastern Ice Company as a truck driver for 42...