Obituaries

Jul 4, 2026

Roy Doster, 78, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1947, in Farmerville, Louisiana, to Charley Roy Doster and Clotilde Allen.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., followed by Military Honors at 3:00 p.m., at Los Fresnos Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to...

Jun 28, 2026

Tomasa C. Rodriguez, age 84, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1942, in Laureles, Texas, to Andres Cruz and Carlota Mendieta.

Tomasa was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dedicated homemaker. Throughout her life, she worked in agriculture and housekeeping until she was no longer able to...

Jun 20, 2026

Jose M. Elias, age 66, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He was born on March 6, 1960, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Jose Marciano Elias and Lydia Trevino.

Jose was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was centered on his faith in God and his love for others. He dedicated much...

Jun 19, 2026

Jun 10, 2026

Alene Wilson, aged 96, of Los Fresnos, Texas, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Born on October 2, 1929, in Sasakwa, Oklahoma, to Otis and Ollie Goss, Alene led a life marked by dedication and love. She pursued a career in banking and was an active member of the Community of Christ Church. Alene cherished reading, sewing, and...

May 30, 2026

Arturo Cardenas, aged 68, of Los Fresnos, Texas, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Born on May 12, 1958, in Brownsville, Texas, he was the beloved son of Epifanio Cardenas and Manuela Cortez. Arturo dedicated his career to working as a chemical inspector and found joy in deer hunting and freshwater fishing.

He is preceded in death by his...

May 12, 2026

Jesus Gustavo Sanchez, age 82, of Brownsville, Texas, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born in Jalisco, Mexico, he was the beloved son of Lorenzo Miguel Sanchez Miguel and Paulina De la Fuente Penaos.

He is lovingly remembered by his children: Daniela Sanchez, Allan Sanchez, Jorge Sanchez, Alejandro Sanchez, Liliana Sanchez, and Gustavo Sanchez, as well as by his...

May 8, 2026

Milton Conrad Phipps of Los Fresnos, Texas formerly of Estacada, Ore., died at peacefully at Spanish Meadows of Brownsville after a long illness. He was 84.

He was a 1959 graduate of Madison High School in Portland, Ore. A veteran of US Army and Army Reserves, reaching the rank of master sergeant, Milton was a long-time employee of US West telephone...

Apr 28, 2026

Thomas Clyde King was born on October 5,1939 in Conneration, Madison Township, Rimersburg, Pennsylvania to Delbert and Dora [Schaefer] King. He passed away peacefully at Victoria Comfort Homes in Harlingen, Texas.

Thomas was one of four boys. He grew up in Rimersburg, PA, where he also attended school until he enlisted in the Army. Following his years of service, he held...

Feb 21, 2026

Juan Martinez Moreno, age 49, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Born on June 24, 1976, in Palma Real de Adentro Puebla in Mexico to Eutimio Martinez and Florentina Moreno, Juan was the proud owner of Martinez Remodeling.

He is survived by his loving wife, Margarita Martinez, and their cherished children:...

Feb 20, 2026

Jess Wilson Helm Jr., age 87, of Bayview, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. Born on October 5, 1938, in Oklahoma to Jess Clarence and Ila Helm, Jess dedicated many years to working as a cattle rancher, contributing to his community with hard work and commitment.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jess D. Helm; his parents,...

Feb 11, 2026

Panfilo Gonzalez Cruz, age 51, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Brownsville. He was born on June 1, 1974, in Mexico to Tomas Gonzalez and Camerina Cruz.

Panfilo is deeply cherished and survived by his three daughters, Maricruz Gonzalez, Ana Gonzalez, and Yesenia Gonzalez. He leaves behind a legacy of love through his eight grandchildren:...

Jan 23, 2026

Cecilia Mares, age 61, of Los Fresnos, Texas, peacefully passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born on December 20, 1964, in Mexico to Esteban Gonzalez and Guadalupe Villanueva.

Cecilia is remembered fondly by her loving husband, Martin Mares, and her cherished children: Beatriz Gutierrez (Homero), Brenda Mares, Martin Mares (Katya), Lucero Mares, Andres Mares, and Nadia Mares. She also...

Jan 18, 2026

“If You Are Reading This, WELL I’m Dead” by Janie Guajardo “It Finally Got Me Folks”

Our Mother, Mrs. Janie Guajardo born on April 26, 1957, the daughter of Gregorio and San Juanita Galvan, made her transition on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Now, the majority of the public will want to read the typical obituary. The public will want to know for...

Jan 16, 2026

Norma Linda Martinez 59 passed away in Los Fresnos, Texas on Friday, January 16th surrounded by her family. Born October 3, 1966 in Laureles, Texas to Jose Guadalupe Rodriguez and Tomasa Cruz.

Norma Linda was a Die Hard fan of “America’s Team” the Dallas Cowboys. She enjoyed fishing and retired auto mechanic.

She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Martinez.

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Jan 10, 2026

Manuel A. Rivas, age 87, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born on October 22, 1938, in Los Fresnos to Norberto and Dolores Aleman Rivas.

Manuel is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Dolores Rivas, and his children: Rene Rivas, Monica Rivas, Maria Rivas, and Francisco Rivas. He cherished his role as a grandfather...

Jan 8, 2026

Valentin Sanchez Castellanos, age 66, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was born on May 21, 1959, in Monterrey, Mexico, to Gregorio Sanchez and Josefina Castellanos. With unwavering dedication, Valentin devoted 35 years to the field of construction and proudly co-owned Sanchez Construction alongside his sons.

Valentin is preceded in death by his beloved parents,...

Dec 26, 2025

Ramon C. Gomez, age 81, of Los Fresnos, Texas, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Veranda Nursing Home in Harlingen. He was born on November 16, 1944, in Brownsville, Texas, to the late Jose Luis Gomez and Teodora Conde Gomez. Ramon dedicated his life to the sea as a respected shrimp boat captain, a role he cherished...

Dec 19, 2025

Diamantina Coronado, age 84, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Brownsville, Texas. Born on March 22, 1941, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she was the cherished daughter of Alberto Coronado and Maria Nunez. Diamantina was a devoted member of Iglesia Centro Familiar Cristiano Nueva Vida, where she found community and connection.

She is preceded in death...

Dec 16, 2025

Guillermo Flores-Reyes, age 67, of Olmito, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Brownsville. He was born March 13, 1958, in Matamoros, Mexico to Carlos Flores Loera and Maria Magdalena Reyes. Guillermo was a kind, charismatic, and strong person who embraced life to the fullest. He carried himself with love and integrity, navigating the world with peace. While it...