This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1.2.2.1 Message Board Post: Dennis, found this info that might help you; Eduardo Gonzales son of Sebastian Gonzales born 19 Jun 1930, died 29 Jan 1997, Clackamas, OR at Oregen City OR. There is a Grace age 72 it may be his wife, Phone 503.578.3222. Perhaps you may be able to talk with his family. Try to click onto : www.orcity.org and try their library for Obit . Good Luck. Jay

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: 22SEP06 THANKS FOR THE POST ON "GERALD HINTON"---HARLINGEN, TEXAS SIMPER FI BA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Found a Gerald and Jean Hinton of Harlingen, Tx Ph # 1956-423.5740 and try http://vetrecs.archives.gov/ in case of the Hinton ever in the military. Post ur finding on the Board...Jay

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: 19SEP06 RE: POST/ REPLY TO:"ULYSSES G. HINTON" IN CAMERON COUNTY/ HARLINGEN, TX. GREAT THANKS. THIS "U. G. HINTON" - (b. AL-1911)- IS THE OLDER- BROTHER OF OUR MOTHER:- *** "RUBY FRANCES (MONTGOMERY) -AYERS" ***[of "TUSCALOOSA/ PICKENS, ALABAMA]- (b. AL- 1918) !!! WE WERE TOLD THAT-- "UNCLE ULYSSES" LEFT ALABAMA FOR TEXAS-[for work]-"circa-1930--DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION". THE "G" IS UNKNOWN?? OUR MOTHER HAS NOT COMMUNICATED WITH THE FAMILY SENCE SOME YEARS- AFTER HIS DEATH-[She had a FIRE/ LOST HIS ADDRESS] ! OUR MOTHER IS "NOW TERMINAL" AND WOULD LIKE TO COMMUNICATE WITH HIS FAMILY ! LOOKING FOR ANY INTEL ON HIS FAMILY. ANYTHING. LOOKING FOR HIS OBIT-[we think it was-OCT1978]. WAS HE A "WAR-VETERAN"--- AS WE WERE ?? THANKS AND GOD BLESS SIMPER FI BA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Maybe I was wrong on hid DOB and perhaps he was born where you mentioned, all I know he lived in San Bonito, TX when I met him. We were both assigned to a Military Government Unit in the British Zone of Occupation in KURE< JAPAN circa 1946...Dennis...

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1.2.2 Message Board Post: Thanks, I'll give that a try. Ed was born about 1930 in San Bonito, TX, don't remember if I mentioned this before...Dennis...

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/935.2.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for your response. The Eduardo Gonzalez I am interested in had a middle name of Hobarto and was born in San Bonito, TX about1930...Dennis..

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/937.1 Message Board Post: Check into http://vetrecs.archives.gov/ and provide the info you have. It may provide you with additional info thru his unit. Good Luck. Jay

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/941.1 Message Board Post: Sr Sanchez, gracias por la informacion genealogica para norte de Mexico. ?Se prodia compariar el CD o es nada mas para internet? "J"

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hinton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: The only Hinton in the area is Gerald Hinton Address: 9101 W. Business Hwy 83 Harlingen, TX 78552 956-423-5740 Could the "G" in Ulysses name be Gerald? Harlingen and Rio Hondo are very close.

ULYSSES HINTON Born: 25 May 1913 SSN: 421-01-5369--Issued: Alabama Hinton Ulyssey G died 10-15-1978, Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TX x2bayers@southernco.com wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: LOOKING FOR ANY FAMILY INTEL ON A LONG LOST UNCLE- ***ULYSSES G. HINTON*** -(b. AL-1911-1984??).[born in "TUSCALOOSA/ PICKENS, AL"]. --{ADOPTED BY "HINTON FAMILY RELATIVES}-- (1) - Moved to **CAMERON, TEXAS AREAS circa ***1930'S*** DURING THE DEPRESION YEARS. (2) - Married a LATINA LADY, and raised a family. (3)- Worked - (Managed/ Owned?) a FISH HOUSE/ BOAT DOCK ??----Something to do with the "FISHING FLEETS"?? Looking for Any Intel--OBIT/ FAMILY/ ETC. SISTER OF "ULYSSES G. (MONTGOMERY)- HINTON" ***RUBY FRANCES MONTGOMERY***- (b. 1918)---LOST TOUCH--LOOKING !!! ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TXCAMERO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message HAVE A GOOD DAY! santos victoria canales

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: LOOKING FOR ANY FAMILY INTEL ON A LONG LOST UNCLE- ***ULYSSES G. HINTON*** -(b. AL-1911-1984??).[born in "TUSCALOOSA/ PICKENS, AL"]. --{ADOPTED BY "HINTON FAMILY RELATIVES}-- (1) - Moved to **CAMERON, TEXAS AREAS circa ***1930'S*** DURING THE DEPRESION YEARS. (2) - Married a LATINA LADY, and raised a family. (3)- Worked - (Managed/ Owned?) a FISH HOUSE/ BOAT DOCK ??----Something to do with the "FISHING FLEETS"?? Looking for Any Intel--OBIT/ FAMILY/ ETC. SISTER OF "ULYSSES G. (MONTGOMERY)- HINTON" ***RUBY FRANCES MONTGOMERY***- (b. 1918)---LOST TOUCH--LOOKING !!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gonzales Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/935.2 Message Board Post: With the records I have access to, there are 3 Eduardo Gonzales listed that signed up for WWII. Eduardo G. Gonzales born 1927 Branch: Air Corps Eduardo L. Gonzales born 1920 Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers Eduardo S. Gonzales born 1919 Coast Artillery Corps

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I forgot to mention to check on :: www.cameroncountryhistoricalcommission.org and send your request if he or a family member submitted vet info to their Memorial park within the county, seated in Brownsville, Tx.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Your Army Buddy Eduardo H. Gonzales, born 13 Oct 1927 to hermelinda hermandez and Sebastian Gonzales most likely in Harlingen, Tx. If you would state the unit both of you were in, maybe someone will notice your query. Were you serving in the Pacific or Europe during WWII? Check with the Vets org, like American Legion, VFW, etc.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/935.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for responing I will try the web site you sent me..Dennis..

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, September 17, 2006 EPIGMENIO CRUZ Epigmenio Cruz, 91, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville in the presence of his family. He was a native of Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and had resided in Chicago, Ill., most of his life where he worked in the steel mills. After retiring, he made Brownsville, Texas, his home. Epigmenio was preceded in death by his sister, Oralia Hurm. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Lucha Cruz; three children, Carlos E. Cruz, Sergio Armando Cruz and Lupita Cruz; siblings Emilio Cruz (Patricia), Carmela Lugo (Fidencio) and Laura Camacho; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Epigmenio will be greatly missed by his family and friends. But, they find comfort in the scripture in John 5:28-29 which reads, "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment." They also look forward to a time when no one will have to die, as stated in Revelation 21:4, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Visitation will be held today, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, from 2-9 p.m. with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at Immaculate Concep-tion Cathedral. Committal services will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. PAULA G. ACEVEDO Paula G. Acevedo, 90, of Corpus Christi and formerly of Brownsville entered into eternal rest in Corpus Christi on Friday, Sept. 15, 2006. She had been a Brownsville resident for many years, until moving to Corpus Christi and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mrs. Acevedo was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Acevedo Sr., in June of 1986 and by a son, Guadalupe Acevedo. She is survived by her children, Timoteo Acevedo of Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Eugenio Acevedo of H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Jose Acevedo Jr. and Ricardo Acevedo, both of Brownsville, Elva Cavada of Corpus Christi and Evelia Flores of Austin. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. Honored to serve as her pallbearers are Jaime Acevedo Elizondo, Ricardo Acevedo Hernandez, Guadalupe Acevedo Jr., Marco Antonio Cavada, José Antonio Flores Jr. and Francisco Acedvedo. Visitation will be today, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the recitation of the holy ro-sary at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 555 W. St. Francis. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, (956) 546-7111. EUFRACIA P. GARZA Eufracia P. Garza, 81, entered into eternal rest Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 1, 1924. Mrs. Garza is preceded in death by her loving parents, Juan Perales and Angelita Mata de la Rosa; hus-band Carlos Garza; daughter Maria Elena Trejo. She is survived by her children, Wenceslada Perales, Ambrocio Perales, Emiliano Trejo, brothers, Juan Perales, Julian and Gabriel De La Rosa; sisters Eusebia Perales, Dolores Ybarra, Martha Ramirez, Sole-dad Padron, Antelma Huerta, Maria Guadalupe Garcia and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Our Heavenly Father in Olmito, Texas, on Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. FELIPE LEAL Felipe Leal, 82, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Leal had been a foster father for the past 16 years. Mr. Leal is preceded in death by his loving wife, Guadalupe Leal; brother Anastacio Leal; son-in-law Onecimo Esparza; grandson Robert Esparza; sisters Juanita Olvera and Clara Gonzalez; and great-grandchildren Angel and Alesse Lara. He is survived by his children, Frances Gracia (Alejandro), Felipe Leal Jr., Celia Rios, Emma Esparza, Leticia Moten (Shoaib), Carla Leal and Mary Leal; brothers Francisco Leal, Rafael Leal and Cruz Leal; sister Ezekia Leal; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy ro-sary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 3 p.m. Committal service will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Garden. Serving as pallbearers will be Onesimo Esparza Jr., Robert Rios Jr., Alejandro Gracia Jr., Armando Gracia, John Leal, Danny Leal, Ghaffar Moten and Shoaib Moten. Honorary Pallbearer will be Felipe Leal Jr. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. JOSEFINA OCHOA Josefina Ochoa, 63, passed away at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006. She was a native of Brownsville, Texas, and had been a resident of Los Fresnos, Texas, for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus S. Ochoa. Josefina is survived by six daughters, Janie Cisneros, Ana Solis, Rosie Garza, Olga Cisneros, Yolanda Ochoa, Josie Ochoa; five sons Agustin, Eloy, Jesus Jr., Joey and Steven Ochoa; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nephews; nieces and other relatives. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in her honor to Abundant Life Church in Los Fresnos. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2006 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, September 16, 2006 PAULA G. ACEVEDO of Corpus Christi and formerly of Brownsville passed away in Corpus Christi on Friday, Sept. 15, 2006. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. JESUS VALDEZ LEYVA, 56, of Brownsville passed away on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Capillas Del Jardin de la Paz in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas. Burial will follow at Panteon Santa Rosalia in Anahuac, Tamaulipas. Local arrangements under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. EPIGMENIO CRUZ, 91, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He resided most of his life in Chicago. After retiring from the steel mills, he made Brownsville his home. Funeral arrangements are pending under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. JOSEFINA OCHOA, 63, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito. She was native of and a lifetime resident of Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. FELIPE LEAL Felipe Leal, 82, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Leal had been a foster father for the past 16 years. Mr. Leal is preceded in death by his loving wife, Guadalupe Leal; brother Anastacio Leal; son-in-law Onecimo Esparza; grandson Robert Esparza; sisters Juanita Olvera and Clara Gonzalez; and great-grandchildren Angel and Alesse Lara. He is survived by his children, Frances (Alejandro) Gracia, Felipe Leal Jr., Celia Rios, Leticia (Shoaib) Moten, Carla Leal and Mary Leal; brothers Francisco Leal, Rafael Leal and Cruz Leal; sister Ezekia Leal; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren;; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden. Serving as pallbearers will be Onesimo Esparza Jr., Robert Rios Jr., Alejandro Gracia Jr., Armando Gracia, John Leal, Danny Leal and Ghaffar Moten. Honorary pallbearers will be Felipe Leal Jr. and Shoaib Moten. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2006 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, September 15, 2006 MARIA LUISA DE LOS REYES, 70, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at her residence. She was a lifetime Brownsville resident. A funeral service will be held at noon on Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. VICTOR "RUMALDO" GAMBOA Victor Gamboa known as Rumaldo passed away on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, in Gatesville, Texas. Victor was born on Aug. 30, 1912, at the Mesquite Ranch. He was a lifelong Brownsville resident and a World War II veteran. Victor worked at the Port of Brownsville for many years and later at the Gladys Porter Zoo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mariana Gamboa Olguin; his parents, Angelita and Jorge Gamboa; and two sisters, Otila Gamboa and Susana Garcia. Survivors include his sister, Rosa Gamboa Rodriguez; brother Jorge Gamboa; his children, Rumaldo (Virginia) Gamboa, Guadalupe (Lidia) Gamboa, Guadalupe (Salvador) Robles, Jesus (Consuelo) Gamboa, Marcos (Abby) Gamboa, Jose Gamboa, Angelita (Adan) Tambares, Elizabeth Garcia and Otila Herrera; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 2255 Southmost Road in Brownsville. ERNESTO R. LOPEZ Ernesto R. Lopez, 51, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 12, 2006. He was born on June 15, 1955. He is preceded in death by his son, Ernesto Lopez Jr.; parents Abelardo O. Lopez and Lydia R. Lopez; and sister Evangelina L. Lara. He is survived by his children, Delilah Jean Lopez, Melissa Anne Lopez (Francisco Rodriguez), Ernesto Lopez II and Adrian I. Lopez; siblings Abelardo Lopez Jr., Sylvia L. Stevens, Rigoberto Lopez, Lionel Lopez and Imelda Lopez; grandchildren Jeremy Isaac Cruz and Cristian Alexander Rodriguez; several nieces and nephews; former spouses, Linda Cavazos Lopez and Marty Hernandez Lopez. Visitation was held on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and recitation of the holy rosary was at 7:30 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. today, Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. FIDENCIO RODRIGUEZ Fidencio Rodriguez, 70, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was a wonderful father, husband, and human being that will be remembered forever in our hearts. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his loving wife, Estefana Rodriguez; daughters Flora Reyes, Dora Rodriguez, Irma Perez, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Rita Rodriguez, Angelica Rodriguez Reyes, Veronica Zuñiga and Olga Cortinas; sons Ricardo Rodríguez and Fernando Rodríguez; 25 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held today, Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. MARGARET S. PENA Margaret S. Pena, 88, passed away on Sept. 10, 2006, at her home in Walla Walla, Wash. Margaret was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Brownsville, Texas, to Thomas and Marina Ruiz Shanahan. She received her schooling in Texas. Margaret married Robert Pena on Aug. 30, 1945, in Brownsville. They were childhood friends growing up in the same neighborhood and attending the same school and Presbyterian Church. Margaret served in the WAC, Women's Army Corp, during WWII as an Army cook. Her husband also served in the U.S. Army in North Africa during WWII. They moved to the Walla Walla area in 1949 and resided at their family home in College Place since that time. Margaret was employed by Birds Eye Frozen Food for 15 years before moving to the VA Medical Center and was in food service there for four years. She continued here career in food service at the Blue Mountain Convalescent Center for eight years and also at Whitman College for four years. She retired in 1973. She enjoyed cooking and baking for family, friends and neighbors. She also enjoyed reading and visits from her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pena was an active member of the College Place Presbyterian Church. Margaret is survived by her husband at home, three daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Wright and James Schieve of Red Bluff, Calif., Patricia and Jerry Bafus of Walla Walla, Wash., Bertie and Terry Van Dyke of Walla Walla, Wash.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Xavier Quintero, and two sisters, Bertha Shanahan and Matilde Golding. A memorial funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at the College Place Presbyterian Church in College Place, Wash. There will be a private family interment at Blue Mountain Memorial Gardens in College Place, Wash. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kadlec Foundation Ostomy Support Group at Kadlec Hospital through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Funeral arrangements under Herring Funeral Home, (509) 525-1150. MIGUEL JAIME BARRERA JR. Miguel Jaime Barrera Jr., 49, of Los Fresnos, Texas, and Rancho El Capote, passed away on Sept. 13, 2006, in Kingsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Miguel Barrera Sr., and a baby-sister, Hortencia Barrera Vento. He is survived by his wife, Ludivina M. Barrera of Los Fresnos; a son, Miguel Jaime Barrera III; two daughters, Ada Ludivina Barrera and Denise Guadalupe Barrera, both of Los Fresnos. He is also survived by his mother, Hortencia Vento Barrera of San Benito; a brother, Jesus Antonio Barrera of San Benito; four sisters, Emma Barrera Gonzalez, Nohelia Barrera Garcia, Silvia Barrera Guerrero and Alma Delia Barrera, all of San Benito and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. An all night visitation vigil began at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006. Visitation will resume at 9:30 a.m. today, Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today, Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at St. Benedicts Catholic Church in San Benito, Texas. Visitation will continue after the funeral Mass at Rancho El Capote in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, all day and night with interment to follow on Saturday morning, Sept. 16, 2006 at El Capote Cemetery in Mexico. Words of comfort can be sent to the Barrera family at www.thomaegarza.com Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2006 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, September 14, 2006 ERNESTO LOPEZ, 51, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today with a recitation of the holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. MIGUEL JAIME BARRERA JR., 49, passed away Sept. 13, 2006, in Kingsville, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pend-ing under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 South Sam Houston, San Benito, (956) 399-1331. MARIA DEL CARMEN GRACIA Mara del Carmen Gracia, 82, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. She had been a lifetime Brownsville resident and a member of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. She is survived by her loving family; a daughter, Rosa Maria (Eugenio) Mejia of Chicago, Ill.; two sons, Guadalupe (Cecilia) Gra-cia of El Paso and Apolinar Gracia Jr. of Brownsville; a brother, Jesus Moreno; three sisters, Bricia Hernandez, Catalina Moreno, and Margarita Moreno all of Brownsville; two granddaughters, Amanda Michelle and Valeria Susana Gracia of El Paso; two grand-sons, Apolinar Gracia III and Maximino Gracia of Brownsville. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Delta North Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2006 The Brownsville Herald