Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

 

Mario Merced Munoz, age 62, of Brownsville, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born September 24, 1961, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas Mexico to Jose and Anna Munoz.

Mario is survived by his wife, Juana Munoz; children, Leidiana Munoz, Mario Munoz Jr. (Juana); grandchildren, Jo Luis Munoz, Destiny Vega, Anali Vega, Romeo Vega, Joseph Vega, Alejandro Munoz,...

Oct 5, 2023

Miguel Arnoldo Fernandez, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on October 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in Brownsville, Texas. He was born on September 6, 1960. Miguel lived a life filled with passion for his work and unwavering love for his family.Miguel was a talented Printer and Taxidermist who found joy in creating beautiful works of...

Sep 30, 2023

 

Alejandro Ochoa, age 14, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2023, in Houston, Texas. He was born November 18, 2008, in Harlingen, Texas to Adolfo Ochoa Jr. and Maribel Ochoa.

Alejandro is survived by his parents, siblings, and extended family members who will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 6, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to...

Sep 16, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Edmundo Garza Jr, a Man of Unparalleled Spirit and Undying Love.

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edmundo, a remarkable individual who epitomized what it meant to live life to the fullest. Mundito, 85, left this world on September 16th, 2023. His absence leaves an indescribable void in the lives...

Sep 13, 2023

 

Carol A. Holman, 71, of Bayview, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was born December 24, 1951, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Gerald and Dorothy Holman. Carol’s life started on Christmas Eve. She was the oldest of four children and was described as independent, adventurous, creative, and intelligent. She carried these characteristics throughout herlife. As a child...

Aug 27, 2023

 

Gilbert Escobar, age 66, of Port Isabel, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born June 1, 1957, in Chicago. Illinois to Guadalupe and Herlinda Escobar. Gilbert was a graduate of Pharr San Juan Alamo High School Class of 1976. He received his associate degree from Memphis State University. ...

Aug 4, 2023

 

Rodolfo G. Rocha, 51, of Los Fresnos, Texas passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was born July 15, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois to Eduardo and Lilia Rocha.

Rodolfo is survived by his wife, Aida Araceli Rocha; his son, Alexis Emmanuel Rocha; siblings, Maria Esther Campos (Josue) and Eduardo Rocha Jr. (Diana); along with his...

Jul 27, 2023

 

Wilford Lynn Allen, 76, of Port Isabel, Texas passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 20, 1947, in Altus, Oklahoma to Dillard Allen and Hadie Mae Lewis. Wilford served in the U.S. Army in the 2nd Armored Division (Hell on Wheels) as an Armed Tank Operator during the Vietnam War. He was a...

Jul 25, 2023

 

Christopher James De Leon, 27, of Laguna Vista, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Laguna Heights. He was born August 1, 1995, in McAllen, Texas to James John De Leon, Jr. and Shannon Marie Colvin. Christopher enjoyed hanging out at the beach with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Crescencio...

Jul 20, 2023

 

Jovita Martinez Trujillo 51 passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1972 in Tamaulipas Mexico.

Jovita was preceded in death by her uncle Manuel (Cali) Trujillo Martinez

She is survived by her husband Ivan Perez, her children: Bianca (Oziel) Estrada, Luis (Kassandra)Martinez, Jr., Jennifer (Richard) Lara, Fabian Perez, and Ivan Perez. Grandchildren: Oziel...

Jul 12, 2023

 

Elvira T. Flores, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Brownsville, Texas. She was born on November 27, 1949, in Brownsville to Pedro and Bertha Lara Torres. Elvira worked for Levi’s in San Benito for many years. She loved to spend her time caring for her plants and cooking for her grandkids as it was her passion. Elvira...

Jun 2, 2023

Roberto Garza Gomez, 68, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, in Los Fresnos, Texas. Roberto was born on January 19, 1955, in Monterrey, N.L. Mexico to Prisciliano Garza Garza and Petra Gomez Ahumada. He enjoyed cookouts, spending time with his family, and dancing.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosario Rios Garza.

Roberto is survived by his children:...

May 14, 2023

 

Juan Pablo Rocha 73, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Brownsville, Texas. Juan was born on July 26, 1949 in Mexico to Ricardo Rocha and Viviana de La Rosa. He was of the Catholic Faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Jose Rocha, Magdaleno Rocha, and Baltazar Rocha, his sisters: Carmen Rocha, and Dolores...

May 10, 2023

Apr 25, 2023

 

Robert Alton Merrell 94, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Robert was born in Rio Hondo, Texas on December 17, 1928, to Robert William Merrell and Rebecca Katheryn Bishop.

Robert graduated Rio Hondo High School and attended college at Milwaukee School of Engineering. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp as a Private First-Class during World War II...

Apr 18, 2023

 

Maria Elena Lopez 73 passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on November 12, 1949, to Rogerio Tapia and Dionicia Gomez Tapia.

Maria Elena was a graduate of Los Fresnos High School. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Maria Elena was of the Catholic faith and dedicated her life...

Mar 30, 2023

 

Filomeno Limon Carbajal 84 passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.  Filomeno was born on July 5, 1938 in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco to Jose Limon Garcia and Rufina Carbajal Perez.

Filomeno was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. He dedicated his life to ranching and enjoyed fishing, card games, and dominoes.

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Mar 2, 2023

 

Nicholas Jay Jones passed away on a beautiful, sunny morning – 3/2/23. He was surrounded by loving family and friends. The insidious cancer that desecrated his body finally took it’s toll.   He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Jones and grandparents, Kenneth and Helen Jones, of Madison Wisconsin.

 

He leaves behind his loving mother, Carol Holman...

Feb 21, 2023

 

Dustin Cole Wilson 17, of Bayview, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  Dustin was born on June 3, 2005 in Brownsville, Texas to Robert & Nancy Wilson.

Dustin attended Los Fresnos United and was a member of the High School Wrestling Team at Los Fresnos High School. He enjoyed Video/ Computer...

Feb 17, 2023

 

Ramon Escareño Sr., 69 years old of Los Fresnos, Texas entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 17, 2023 with members of his family by his side.  He was born on August 11, 1953 in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, to Martin Escareño and Amalia Hernandez.  He was a loving father, committed husband, gentle grandfather and a kind human being.  He...