Obituaries

May 15, 2022

Apr 14, 2022

 

Elifonzo Flores 68, passed away at his residence in Los Fresnos Thursday morning April 14,2022.  Elifonzo was born on October 9, 1953 in Brownsville, Texas to Ricardo & Guadalupe Flores. Elifonzo enjoyed watching football, attending mud races, and was of the Catholic Faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Evangelina Flores, and niece Patricia Flores.

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Mar 24, 2022

Matias Cardoza Jr. 59, years of age passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022 in Harlingen, Texas. Matias was born on January 22, 1963 to Matias and Maria Luisa Cardoza in Matamoros, Mexico.

Matias is preceded in death by his first wife Conception Cardoza, his sister Hayda Nino Cadoza, brother Alvaro Cardoza, and niece Nora Izaguirre.

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Jul 26, 2020

Salome Rodriguez Herrera, 66 years of age passed away in Brownsville, Texas on July 26, 2020. Salome was born on July 4, 1954 to Salome and Anita Rodriguez Herrera in Matamoros, Mexico.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his mother, Anita Rodriguez Herrera; his children; Jesse (Brenda) Rodriguez, Guadalupe (Eric) Nelson, George (Alma) Rodriguez, Rigoberto (Anahi) Rodriguez, Salome (Laura)...

Jul 25, 2020

Melesio Ramirez, 63 years of age went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2020 in Texas. Melesio was born on February 2,1957 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Eusebio Ramirez and Maria de Jesus Arenas.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife, Manuela Ramirez; sons Francisco Ramirez, Alex Ramirez; Daughters Nallely Ramirez, Perla Ramirez; Grandchildren, Sebastian,...

Jul 23, 2020

Jose Alfredo Hernandez (Joe) 64 years of age Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend has entered into his eternal rest on July 23, 2020. Joe was a caring loving man, good husband, father and amazing provider to his family. Many with love and much respect will remember Joe.

His parents Mr. Fernandez Hernandez Jr. and Raquel Hernandez preceded Joe in...

Jul 23, 2020

Lupe Loa, 90 years of age went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2020 in Los Fresnos, Texas. Lupe was born on December 12, 1929 in Denver, Colorado to Hilario and Susana Ceballos.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her 5 children, Graciela Loa, Hermelehinda Loa, Minerva Loa, Norma Loa, Victor Loa; 17 grandchildren, and 30 great...

Jul 22, 2020

Ralph G. Smith, 76 years of age passed away on July 22, 2020 in Brownsville, Texas. Ralph was born on January 15,1944 in Sunflower Mississippi to G. B. and Ethel Smith.

Ralph was a graduate of Lynn High School and worked for Baxter’s in Cleveland Mississippi in the late 60’s, left and began farming in the 70’s. In the 80’s...

Jul 21, 2020

Isidro Perez Jr. 73, years of age went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2020 in Brownsville, Texas. Isidro was born on January 16, 1947 in Brownsville, Texas to Isidro Perez Sr. and Lucia Perez. Isidro attended San Benito High School, and was a Vietnam Veteran Army Branch.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving wife,...

Jul 21, 2020

Velia Varela Alarcon, 91, of Olmito, Texas entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Velia was born to Gustavo and Maria Varela on November 25, 1928 in Ferronales, Veracruz, Mexico.

Velia was a lifetime resident of Olmito. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was deeply loved...

Jul 19, 2020

Gracie R. Pena, 67 years of age from Brownsville, Texas went home to be with the Lord our Savior on July 19, 2020. Gracie was born on June 11,1953 in Brownsville, Texas to Jose Angel and Maria Rivera.

Left behind to cherish her memory is her lifetime companion John Blanco, children, Gisel (Robert Lopez) Flores; Jacqueline Pena; 5 grandchildren, 2...

Jul 19, 2020

Eliseo Zamarripa Soto, 78 years of age passed away on July 19, 2020 in Harlingen, Texas. Eliseo was born on April 7, 1942 to Pablo and Consuelo Zamarripa.

Left behind to cherish his loving memory is wife, Jova Rodriguez Ramirez; his children, Saul Zamarripa, Cesar Zamarripa, Zulema Valdez, Susana Zamarripa, Celene Zamarripa; 25 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.

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Jul 18, 2020

Joel E. Gutierrez,63 years of age went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2020 in Brownsville, Texas. Joel was born on August 17, 1956 to Pedro and Elia Gutierrez in Waukegan, Illinois.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his parents; Pedro and Elia Gutierrez, his wife, Hilda L Gutierrez; his children, Marie Gutierrez, Joel Canuto Gutierrez,...

Jul 18, 2020

Gilbert Diaz Jr.,42 years of age passed away on July 18, 2020 at home surrounded by family in Brownsville, Texas. Gilbert was born on May 19, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois to Gilberto and Maria Diaz.

Left behind to cherish his loving memory is his wife, Irene Diaz; his mother, Maria Diaz; his children, Joshua Diaz, Gilberto Diaz, Debbie Diaz, and...

Jul 16, 2020

Joseph Michael Betancourt, 36 years of age went to be with the Lord on July, 16,2020 in Brownsville, Texas. Joseph Michael was born on April 11, 1984 in Brownsville, Texas to Jesus and Berlinda Betancourt.

Left behind to cherish his loving memory is his loving wife, Martha Y. Ruiz Betancourt; his children, Allen Betancourt, Cody Betancourt; his parents, Berlinda and...

Jul 16, 2020

Alicia Rocha, 29 years of age went home to be with the Lord in Brownsville, Texas. Alicia was born on March 11, 1991 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Ricardo Rocha and Graciela Lerma.

Left behind to cherish her loving memory is her loving mother, Graciela Lerma, her father, Ricardo Rocha, her siblings, Rosa Rocha, Sandra Rocha, Evelin Mireles, Efrain...

Jul 16, 2020

Ernesto R. Solis Sr. 75 years of age went to be with the Lord on July, 16 2020 in Brownsville, Texas. Ernesto was born on December 7, 2020 in Brownsville, Texas to Nicolas and Andrea Solis in Brownsville, Texas.

Left behind to cherish his loving memory is loving wife, Cecelia R. Solis, partner, Maria Luisa Reyes, Children, Ernest (Servanda) Solis...

Jul 15, 2020

Arnoldo Fernandez, 83, of Los Fresnos, Texas. He passed away peacefully at his home in Laureles on Wednesday July 15,2020. Arnoldo was born March 8, 1937.

Arnoldo was known by his close friends as Palio. He loved to socialize and reminisce about the old days. He worked as a Shrimper up until his retirement. He loved music and in...

Jul 14, 2020

Ignacio C. Vasquez III, 66 years of age went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2020 in Brownsville, Texas. Ignacio was born on September 9, 1953 to Ignacio C. Vasquez Jr. and Viola Vasquez.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his loving children, Buddy Vasquez, Fernando Vasquez, Virginia Carrizales, Brenda Dimas, Alejandro Vasquez, Lionso Vasquez, Amanda Vasquez,...

Jul 9, 2020

Rodolfo Longoria, 87 years of age went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2020. Rodolfo was born on July 26, 2020 to Cristobal and Maria Longoria.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Maria De La Luz Longoria; his children, Flora Maricela Hernandez, Santa Trinidad Ramirez, Rodolfo Longoria Jr., Herminia Maribel Diaz, and Maria Guadalupe...