Obituaries

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...

Jan 29, 2023

 

Carlos Vela Ibarra 41, of Los Fresnos passed away Sunday morning January 29, 2023. Carlos was born in Brownsville, Texas on November 26, 1981 to Moises Ibarra Rodriguez and Antonia Ibarra.

Carlos enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboy, fishing, and boxing.

Left to cherish his memory is his spouse Karina Barrera, his children: Violet Ibarra, Carlos Ibarra, and Roberto Carlos...

Jan 27, 2023

 

Juan Jose Garcia, Jr 42, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 evening at his residence in Los Fresnos. Juan was born on February 24, 1980 in Houston, Texas to Juan Jose Garcia, Sr. and Emma Yolanda Nunez.

Juan enjoyed fishing and was of the Catholic faith.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Juan Jose Garcia III, and...

Jan 25, 2023

 

Elmer M Henderson was called home on January 25, 2023 at his winter home in Los Fresnos, TX. He was 99 years young, born on March 29th, 1923 to Benjamin and Ella Henderson in Victory, WI.

Elmer was an avid fisherman, hunter and traveler, which he enjoyed up until his passing. He also loved spending time with his family...

Jan 15, 2023

 

Cristobal Briones 85 passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born in Nuevo Leon Mexico on September 3, 1937 to Manuela & Francisco Briones.

Cristobal worked in construction and enjoyed fishing.

He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Manuela Briones

Left to cherish his memory will be his wife Rosa Maria Briones, children: Cristobal Briones,...

Jan 14, 2023

 

Porque para mí el vivir es Cristo, y el morir es ganancia. Filipenses 1:21 

Elizabeth Servin Flores 65, passed on January 14, 2023. She was born in Matamoros, Mexico on May 22, 1957 to Bibiano Servin and Bertha Lozano Servin.  Elizabeth was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed watching TikTok videos and gardening.

She was preceded in death by...

Jan 12, 2023

 

John Robert Harrington 68, passed away at his residence in Laguna Vista on January 12, 2023. John was born on January 10, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Eugene and Martha Agnes Harrington.

John is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Becky Furca.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Cathy Harrington and his children:...

Dec 28, 2022

 

Adan O. Rodriguez, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  He was born in Las Yescas, Texas on June 8, 1941, to Eliseo & Julia Rodriguez.  Adan worked in construction and retired from Brown & Root Company after 30 years of service.  He enjoyed dancing, BBQ-ing, and spending time with his family. Adan was a Catholic man and...

Dec 16, 2022

 

Miguel Flores 58 of Olmito, Texas passed away Friday evening December 16, 2022, surrounded by his family. Miguel was born in Brownsville, Texas on November 10, 1964 to Antonio & Virginia Flores. 

Miguel retired as an E-5 Sergeant from the United State Army serving in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He enjoyed fishing, football and was of the...

Dec 13, 2022

 

Rafael Gobea 66 passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in Los Fresnos, Texas. Rafael was born on May 20, 1956 in Valle Hermoso Tamaulipas, Mexico to Felix Gobea and Martha Chacon.

Rafael was a member of the Alzafar Shriners of San Antonio, Texas and a member of Our Heavenly Father Catholic Church in Olmito,...

Nov 14, 2022

 

Elias Fernandez Garcia, Jr. 68 of Los Fresnos passed away Monday morning November 14, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family.  Elias was born on October 11, 1953 to Elias & Andrea Garcia Fernandez, Sr. 

Elias enjoyed fishing, soccer, and was of the Catholic faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elias & Andrea Fernandez, siblings:...

Oct 4, 2022

Sep 27, 2022

 

 Manuela Garza Gamez 93, of Los Fresnos passed away at her residence on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.  Manuela was born in Smithville, Texas on April 18, 1929 to Federico Garza and San Juana Garcia Garza. 

Manuela received her Texas G.E.D. and her Retail Sales Certificate in Akron, Ohio. She enjoyed sewing and was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic...