The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, September 13, 2006 RICARDO ALBERTO MARTINEZ III, 1, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ, 47, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. EDITH EVE CASTILLE Edith Eve Castille, 83, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 11, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville. Edith was preceded in death by her parents, Allen J. Castille Sr. and Mary Bates Castille, and by a brother, J. Allen Castille. She is survived by a sister, Helen A. Mayes of Brownsville; five nieces, JoAnn Knapp of McAllen, Texas, Jeanette Mayes Bond of Albuquerque, N.M., Debra Jacobs of Baytown, Texas, Helen P. Lerman of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and Catherine M. Settle of Brownsville, Texas; and one nephew, James A. Mayes Jr. of Marrietta, Ga. Visitation will be held from 8-10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, (956) 546-7111. RODOLFO FARIAS Rodolfo Farias, 58, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at Christus Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi surrounded by his loving family. Rodolfo was born on Jan. 25, 1948. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force for 20 years attaining the rank of senior master sergeant. He worked for the city of Austin as the general maintenance supervisor. He is preceded in death by his step-father, Alfredo Cortez. He is survived by his four children, daughter Gina Farias (David) Garcia and three sons, Edward Farias, Raymond Farias and Richard "Ricky" Farias. He is also survived by his mother, Sara Nieto Cortez; one sister, Nora N. (Antonio) Salinas; three grandchildren, Austin Farias, Nick Renteria and Mellisa Garcia, as well as two nephews, Tony Salinas Jr. and Mark Salinas Visitation will be held from today, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Full military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 43 Veterans Honor Guard. Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. 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 12, 2006 ANTONIO VASQUEZ JR., Jr., 26, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, in Brownsville. He was a native and life long resident of Brownsville. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Inhumaciones Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangements are under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. RENE C. MATTERN, 65, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at his residence. He was a native of Germany and had been a Brownsville resident for numerous years. Funeral arrangements are pending under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. RODOLFO FARIAS Rodolfo Farias, 58, passed away, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at Christus Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi surrounded by his loving family. Rodolfo was a member of the U.S. Air Force for 20 years attaining the rank of senior master sergeant. He worked for the City of Austin as the general maintenance supervisor. He is preceded in death by his step-father, Alfredo Cortez. He is survived by his four children; daughter, Gina Farias (David) Garcia and three sons, Edward Farias, Raymond Farias and Richard "Ricky" Farias. He is also survived by his mother, Sara Nieto Cortez; one sister, Nora N. (Antonio) Salinas; three grandchildren, Austin Farias, Nick Renteria and Mellisa Garcia as well as two nephews Tony Salinas Jr. and Mark Salinas Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Full Military Honors will be conducted by The American Legion Post 43 Veterans Honor Guard. Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Tx., 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. EVANGELINA LARA Evangelina Lara, 55, entered into eternal rest, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. Evangelina is preceded in death by her parents, Lydia R. Lopez and Abelardo O. Lopez She is survived by her fiancee, Jose Luis Murillo; brothers, Ernesto Lopez, Abelardo Lopez Jr., Rigoberto Lopez, and Lionel Lopez; sisters, Sylvia L. Stevens and Imelda L. Lopez, and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 13, 2006, at Buena Vista Funeral Home. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Special Thanks go out to Dr. Ukoli and staff at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Tx., 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. GEORGE R. MCDONALD George R. McDonald entered into eternity on Sept. 4, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth McDonald and his brother, Jim McDonald. He left behind a brother, John McDonald and wife Roberta of Powell River, BC; sons, George Scott McDonald and wife Michelle of Rathdrum, Idaho, Lee Gobroski of Ellensburg, Wash., and his long time companion, Barbara Owens of Brownsville, Texas. He also leaves behind his adopted family, Maria Lozano, Tony Galvan and Peggy Lou Garcia whom he loved as dearly as his children and Joaquin and Claudia Garcia, Ashley and Ramon Garcia Iduarte, Juan Antonio and Marco Antonio Galvan and Fernando and Alicia Garcia and Arturo and Sarah Galvan whom he loved as his grandchildren. George was a man who loved life. Family and friends were the most important part of his life. "Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, love leaves a memory that no one can steal." A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services are under the direction of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd., Brownsville, Texas. (956) 542-2583. 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 10, 2006 RAUL C. VILLARREAL, 86, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crema-tory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956)541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. PHYLLIS LEE MARING LONG Phyllis Lee Maring Long, died in Dallas, Texas on September 1, 2006, after a courageous four month battle against non-smokers lung cancer. She was born February 15, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Keith Maring and Anne Salverson Maring. She moved shortly thereafter to Brownsville, Texas, where she lived until she graduated from high school and matriculated at the University of Texas in Austin. In 1966, she married Bruce W. Long of Ada, Oklahoma. After a brief residence in Austin, Texas, she and Bruce moved to New Orleans where they resided for one year. They then moved to Dallas, Texas, where she completed her college work and graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1969, with a degree in education. The Longs remained in Dallas until her death. She and Bruce had three daughters, Larisa Anne Jordan, The Woodlands, Texas, Deborah Elizabeth Clack, Dallas, Texas, and Sandra Lynn Longoria, Richardson, Texas. They were a delight to Phyllis from the day each was born. She has three grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Mallory Anne Jordan, age 6 (nearly), Jett Elliott Jordan, age 2 V2, and Riley Elizabeth Longoria, age 16 months. Phyllis studied tap and ballet in her youth, and was active in The Girl Scouts in her teen years. She invested her life in rais-ing her family, activity in church, and as an administrative assistant in the Highland Park Independent School System. Phyllis was active over her years in Dallas at Fellowship Bible Church Dallas, which she and her husband helped establish in 1977. She served in the children's ministry, as a volunteer mentor, was active in The Barnabas Project and numerous small groups, befriended many individuals, and served as a short term missionary on various occasions and with Jonl and Friends Family Camp for the past 3 years. Her special interests included cooking and otherwise caring for her family, sewing projects, time with her children and grandchildren, travel, discovering more about her Norwegian heritage, and activity in a book club with good friends. Phyllis was genuinely interested in and concerned with those with whom she came in contact. Phyllis was predeceased by her father Keith Maring and her mother Anne Salverson Maring Childers. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, her daughters, Larisa Anne Jordan, Deborah Elizabeth Clack, and Sandra Lynn Longoria; sons-in-law Trevor Jordan, Lance Clack, and Joshua Longoria; grandchildren Mallory Anne Jordan, Jett Elliott Jordan and Riley Elizabeth Longoria; also her siblings Marjorie Anne Mitchell, Keith Thomas Maring, and Kathy Ragna Wade and husband Timothy Wade; nephew and nieces David Mitchell, Tessa Maring, Sara Maring, Holly Wade Renshaw, Chara Wade, and Jana Wade; step sister Donna Johnson and husband Don; and mother-in- law Helen Ward Long. Phyllis Long was loved by family and friends alike. She will be missed. But she is today in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom she believed. Visitation was at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, Monday, September 4, 2006. A Memorial Service was held at Fellowship Bible Church Dallas, 9330 N. Central Expwy. in Dallas, Tuesday, September 5, 2006. Restland Funeral Home, 972-238-7111, www.restlandfuneralhome.com EMILY JANE SMITH Emily Jane Smith, 91, of Corpus Christi, TX and former resident of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at her residence in Cor-pus Christi on Thursday, September 7, 2006. She was born on October 31, 1914 in Joplin, Missouri. She retired from Los Fresnos State Bank in June 1979, where she was teller/assistant cashier for over 33 years. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Smith; two brothers, Bernard Gobar and Lawrence Gobar; and one nephew, James Gobar. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Verna Gobar of Houston, TX; eight nieces and nephews, Bob (Elsa) Gobar of Laredo, TX, Deborah (Gordon) Foerster of Corpus Christi, TX, Tony (Linda) Gobar of Garland, TX, Charles (Debra) Gobar of Santa Fe, NM, Molly (Fred) Avila of Ft. Lee, NJ, Lawrence (Jeanie) Gobar, Jr. of Richmond, TX, Kay (Charlie) Quick of Sugarland, TX, Barbara Gobar of Sugarland, TX, numerous great-nieces and nephews, and her caregiver, Darlene Starry. Recitation of the holy rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 10, 2006 in the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home chapel, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday, September 11, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1914 Barnard in Brownsville, TX. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park in Brownsville, TX. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Julie Dominguez, hospice nurse; Colleen Grotzinger and Staff at Odyssey Health in Corpus Christi, for the care they provided. Memorial donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd.; Brownsville, TX (956) 546-7111 JUDGE JAMES DeANDA Judge James DeAnda, age 81, died Thursday, the 7th of September 2006, at his summer home in Michigan after a courageous bat-tle with cancer. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family on Tuesday, the 12th of September, from one until four o'clock in the afternoon in the Library of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, and, from six until eight o'clock in the evening in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons. At eight o'clock, a recital of the Rosary will begin. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at eleven o'clock in the morning on Wednesday, the 13th of September, at St. Michael Catho-lic Church, 1801 Sage Road in Houston, with the Most Rev. Joe S. Vasquez, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Hous-ton, and the Rev. Msgr. Frank Rossi, Pastor, as concelebrants. Following the mass and military honors ceremony at the church, all are invited to join the family for a reception in the adjacent Parish Life Center. The Rite of Committal and interment will be conducted on Friday afternoon, the 15th of September, at the Martin Cemetery in Lit-tle Rock, Arkansas. In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions in memory of Judge deAnda may be directed to the Scholarship in Honor of Chief Judge James DeAnda at the South Texas College of Law, 1303 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, 77002; or to the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, HQ Office, 634 So. Spring St., 11th Fl., Los Angeles, CA, 90014. Arrangements entrusted to Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Dr., Houston, TX, 77057, 713-789-3005. DONALD BENTSEN, SR. Donald Bentsen, Sr. of McAllen, Texas, died on September 7, 2006, from complications associated with a brain tumor and stroke. He was born at home in Mission, Texas, on March 18, 1924, to Edna Ruth Colbath and Lloyd M. Bentsen, Sr. Don grew up in the country, swimming in the canals playing alligator tag, riding his horse to school (bareback and barefoot) and training an Arabian stallion. While attending Mission High School, he raised livestock and played on the same football team as Tom Landry. He was one of 43 graduates in the Class of 1941. Don volunteered for the service and was in his second year at the University of Texas when he reported for active duty. He served his country between 1942-1946 as a fighter pilot and 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was stationed in the Aleu-tian Islands. Upon returning to the University of Texas, he was "struck by lightning" one day as he was walking down the sidewalk. It was the captivating smile of Nell McCarter from Arlington, Texas. Initially, Don had difficulty locating her again, since he went to the Tri Delt house looking for a "Nelma Carter". The two were married on September 28, 1946, and honeymooned in Cuba before returning to school in Austin. While at the University, Don was President of the Sigma Nu fraternity, a member of the Texas Cow-boy honorary organization and the Intramural Heavyweight Boxing Champion. He received a BBA in Accounting in 1948. After graduation, the couple moved to McAllen where one of Don's first jobs was managing a cooking school for veterans. In 1950, he founded Tide Products, Inc., of Edinburg, Texas. In 1954, the petroleum division, consisting of 8 service stations in 6 Valley towns, was sold to Conoco. Tide Products continued to grow as an agricultural chemical company with manufacturing and distribu-tion facilities from Georgia to Texas. As a business owner, he was innovative and progressive, providing benefits, incentives and profit sharing opportunities to his employees. Don was a man of vision, detail, goals and even invention. He held a patent on the Tide Tilt Box, a container for dispensing agricultural chemicals in the field. He continued at the helm of Tide Products until 1988 when the company was purchased by Wilbur-Ellis. In addition, Don Bentsen had his own farming business, Rio Properties, Inc., growing citrus, sugarcane, cotton, and grain. At one time, Don was the largest independent citrus grower in the Valley. He was also the owner of Southern Nurseries of Donna, which grows palms and oak trees. Upon the death of his father, Lloyd Bentsen, Sr., in 1989, Don assumed management responsibilities for his father's farm, ranch, real estate, and mineral interests. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of Arrowhead Management until his death. Don Bentsen was the Chairman of the Edinburg City Parks Board from its inception in 1953 to 1964. He was instrumental in es-tablishing the first public swimming pool and park system in Edinburg. Don was one of the founders and the sole Chairman of the Board of COSTEP, the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, since its inception in 1972. COSTEP is a private non-profit cor-poration created to foster economic progress in south Texas. Through the creation of the South Texas Higher Education Authority (STHEA) and the South Texas Higher Education Foundation (STHEF), COSTEP has provided over $2 billion in low interest loans, scholarships and financial aid to students throughout Texas. Over the years, Don Bentsen served as a member of the Boards of Directors of numerous entities, including Texas Commerce Bancshares, Inc. of Houston, the Texas Commerce Banks of McAllen and Brownsville, Union Carbide, Highway Pipeline, Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc., Texasweet, and Texas Citrus Mutual. Don was a member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church of McAllen and a member of the American Legion and Kiwanis Club. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. Don loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. In 1979, he held the New Mexico state record for brook trout. He loved flying and enjoyed traveling with family and friends. He was also an avid sports fan whose loyalty to the Cowboys and Longhorns never wavered. Donald L. Bentsen was a true gentleman who was known and respected for being fair and equitable. He was a modest man who always treated others with respect and dignity. And despite the energy and time spent on his business interests and commitments, his wife and family always came first. Don Bentsen was preceded in death by his amazing wife of 56 years, Nell McCarter Bentsen; his son-in-law, Richard Garfield; and most recently his brother, Senator Lloyd Bentsen, Jr. Don is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Bentsen Phillips and husband Mel of Amarillo; his son, Don Bentsen, Jr. of McAllen; his daughter, Kathleen Bentsen Garfield of McAllen; and his daughter, Karen V. Bentsen of Houston. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Abigail Phillips Hinga and husband Sean, Catherine Phillips, Lauren Phillips, Nathan Garfield, Amanda Garfield Lentz, Graham Garfield and wife Cristina, Garrett Garfield, Carter Bentsen and Dylan Bentsen; and three great-grandchildren: Brandon Lentz, Andrew Lentz and Emma Lentz. Don is survived by his brother, Kenneth Bentsen and wife Mary of Houston; his sister, Betty Bentsen Winn of McAllen; his sister-in-law, B.A. Bentsen of Houston; and nu-merous cousins, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Hermila Ovalle, "Mila", for over 40 years of loyal service and our recent caregiver, Patrick King, and numerous others for their loving and compassionate care. Visitation will be held from 12 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, 2006, at Kreidler Funeral Home in McAllen. The family will be in attendance from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church of McAllen. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Pallbearers are Don Bentsen, Jr., Mel Phillips, Nathan Garfield, Graham Garfield, Garrett Garfield and Sean Hinga. Memorials may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church of McAllen, P.O. Box 1029, McAllen, Texas 78505; Lloyd Bentsen Stroke Research Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center, 7000 Fannin St., Ste. 1200, Houston, Texas 77030; the Vannie E. Cook, Jr. Children's Cancer & Hematology Clinic, 101 Expwy 83, McAllen, Texas 78503; M D Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 297153, Houston, Texas 77297; or a charity of your choice. Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. 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 9, 2006 EMILY JANE SMITH, 91, of Corpus Christi, passed away on Sept. 7, 2006, in Corpus Christi. Funeral arrangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. NORA RENDON MARIN, 49, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, in Porter, Texas. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Harlingen. Interment will follow to Ashland Memorial Gardens. Funeral ar-rangements under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., (956) 399-1331. JOSE ROBERTO "BETO" CONTRERAS SR. Our beloved husband and father, Jose Roberto "Beto" Contreras Sr., 62, has gone to be with the Lord on Sept. 7, 2006, in McAllen, Texas. Dearest dad, you have always been a wonderful, loving and nurturing father. We love you so much and will continue to honor you. Surely, we will miss you, but don't worry, we will be comforted by the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mr. Contreras is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Ambrosia Contreras; his children, Victoriano (Mary Ellen) Contreras, Jose Roberto (Ofelia) Contreras Jr., both of San Benito, Texas, Maria Elena (John Christopher) Allen, and Gricelda (Paul) Leal, both of Brownsville, Texas; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings, Lidia Gomez and Eloisa Rocha, both of Harlingen, Texas, Rosa Quintero and Eusebio Franco Con-treras, both of Brownsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Refugio and Eduvijes Franco Contreras; brother Juan Contreras; and daughter Mar-garita Contreras. Visitation will be held today, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Fu-neral Home. Visitation will resume Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Both prayer services will be officiated by Reverendo Eliud Gonzalez of Asambleas De Dios Teamplo El Salvador in San Benito. Chapel Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Interment will follow to Ro-selawn Memorial Gardens in Brownsville. Pallbearers will be Victoriano Contreras, Jose Roberto Contreras Jr., Paul Leal, Carlos Navarro, John Christopher Allen and Mar-tin Contreras. Words of comfort may be sent to the Contreras family at www.thomaegarza.com Funeral arrangement have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956) 399-1331. LEONARDO G. HINOJOSA Leonardo G. Hinojosa was born Sept. 9, 1924, and went to his heavenly home on Sept. 7, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon C. Hinojosa and Guadalupe G. Hinojosa. Mr. Hinojosa is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Amalia M. Hinojosa; his three children, Sylvia (Alfredo) Morales, Carlos (Margaret) Hinojosa Sr. and Juan Miguel (Mary Lou) Hinojosa Sr.; his 10 grandchildren, Carlos (Romanita) Hinojosa Jr., Edgar Alfredo (Amy) Morales, Marco Antonio (Denise) Hinojosa, Orlando Morales, Leonardo "Leo" Hinojosa, Xavier Morales, Juan Mi-guel Hinojosa Jr., Andrew Hinojosa, Gisele Hinojosa and Ashley Hinojosa; his four great-grandchildren, Christina, Alyssa and Madison Morales and Debbie Magallanez; his brother, Emiliano Hinojosa; his five sisters, Evelia Hinojosa, Feliciana Cisneros, Lydia Treviño, all from Brownsville, Hortencia Martinez and Esther Maldonado from Corpus Christi, Texas; numerous nieces; nephews; and other family members. The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to Juan Rubalcava for all his patience and genuine care. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, (956) 546-7111. THOMAS "TOMMY" H. HANNAH Thomas "Tommy" H. Hannah, 59, of Brownsville, husband, father, brother, friend and faithful follower, believer and servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, was called into Glory on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006. Tommy was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany and then requested a tour in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart and Air Medal. He enjoyed several years raising quarter horses in Los Fresnos and Kerrville, Texas, until his return to Brownsville in 1997. He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Hannah of Brownsville; two children, Lisa (Robert) Clive of Brownsville and Cash A. Han-nah of Knoxville, Tennessee; three brothers, Bob Hannah of Corpus Christi, Texas, Donald C. (Carla) Hannah of Colleyville, Texas, and Richard A. Hannah of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Judy Hannah of Dallas, Texas; a step-daughter, Joy (Mike) Waller of Brownsville; two grandsons, Sawyer A. Wright and Lancelot Clive; a step-grandson, Austin L. Laurence; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 1200 Mackintosh St. Brownsville, Texas. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion, Post 43 Honor Guard at the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sandi Jo Funk Hospice 4405 Glasscock St. Harlingen, TX 78550 or to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX (956) 546-7111. 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 8, 2006 JOSE G. RODRIGUEZ, 29, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. He was a native of Elsa and had been a resident of Angleton, Texas for many years. Funeral arrangements are pending under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. CONSUELO C. LERMA Consuelo C. Lerma, 65, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, at Harlingen Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 14, 1940, to San Juana Perez and Carmen Cruz. Her daughter, Rebecca Garza, precedes her in death. Survivors include her husband, Francisco Lerma Sr. of Harlingen, Texas; seven children, Janie Garza of Van Nuys, Calif., Robert Perez of Mission, Texas, Patsy Castillo of Sylmar, Calif., Cindy Rubalcaba of Granada Hills, Calif., Lianna Lerma of Texas City, Texas, Francisco Lerma Jr., and Bernice Lerma both of Harlingen, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 8, 2006, at Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1914 Barnard Road in Brownsville. Rev. Tom Kulleck will be the celebrant. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements are under Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 E. Harrison St., Harlingen, TX (956) 364-2444. THOMAS "TOMMY" H. HANNAH Thomas "Tommy" H. Hannah, 59, of Brownsville, husband, father, brother, friend and faithful follower, believer and servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, was called into Glory on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006. Tommy was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany and then requested a tour in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart and Air Medal. He enjoyed several years raising Quarter Horses in Los Fresnos and Kerrville, Texas until his return to Brownsville in 1997. He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Hannah of Brownsville; two children, Lisa (Robert) Clive of Brownsville and Cash A. Hannah of Knoxville, Tennessee; three brothers, Bob Hannah of Corpus Christi, Texas, Donald C. (Carla) Hannah of Colleyville, Texas, and Richard A. Hannah of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Judy Hannah of Dallas, Texas; a step-daughter, Joy (Mike) Waller of Brownsville; two grandsons, Sawyer A. Wright and Lancelot Clive; a step-grandson, Austin L. Laurence; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 1200 Mackintosh St. Brownsville, Texas. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion, Post 43 Honor Guard at the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sandi Jo Funk Hospice 4405 Glasscock St. Harlingen, Tx. 78550 or to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX (956) 546-7111. ROSIE WARD LEWIS Rosie Ward Lewis, born Sept. 14, 1929, in Harlingen, Texas, passed away Aug. 21, 2006, in Austin, Texas, following a brief illness. Rosie is survived by her daughter, Jamie (Bill) Lewis Towns of San Antonio; and a son, Travis (Liz) Lewis of Austin; grandchildren, Graham C. Towns, Sienna L. Towns, Leah Rose Lewis and Joanne Myler; brothers, Leslie B. (Betty) Ward Jr. and Albert T. (Nancy) Ward; a sister, Barbara (Jack) Walker; sister-in-law Isabel Ward; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, Lula Ward and Leslie Ward Sr., a son, Cooper Lewis and brother, Joseph "Zip" Ward. Rosie was raised in Brownsville, Texas and graduated from Brownsville High School in 1947. She was named Football Sweetheart for three consecutive years and was an accomplished pianist and clarinet player. She attended Texas Christian University until her marriage to James R. Lewis in 1950. Rosie loved her family, her church, all kinds of music, and her studies of the Bible and Shakespeare. She left this world as she entered it - with gentle dignity. Her sweet and loving spirit will remain in our hearts. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Christopher House of Austin. 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 7, 2006 JESUS DANIEL MORENO, 7, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was a student at Aiken Elementary School. Funeral arrangements are pending under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. NAZARIO GARCIA, 46, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. NORA RENDON MARIN, 49, passed away on Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, in Porter, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. JOSE ALFREDO MORALES, 32, of Los Fresnos, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, in Needville, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. THOMAS "TOMMY" H. HANNAH Thomas "Tommy" H. Hannah, 59, of Brownsville, husband, father, brother, friend and faithful follower, believer and servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, was called into Glory on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006. Tommy was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany and then requested a tour in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart and Air Medal. He enjoyed several years raising quarter horses in Los Fresnos and Kerrville, Texas, until his return to Brownsville in 1997. He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Hannah of Brownsville; two children, Lisa (Robert) Clive of Brownsville and Cash A. Hannah of Knoxville, Tenn.; three brothers, Bob Hannah of Corpus Christi, Texas, Donald C. (Carla) Hannah of Colleyville, Texas, and Richard A. Hannah of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Judy Hannah of Dallas, Texas; a step-daughter, Joy (Mike) Waller of Brownsville; two grandsons, Sawyer A. Wright and Lancelot Clive; a step-grandson, Austin L. Laurence; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 1200 Mackintosh St. Brownsville, Texas. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion, Post 43 Honor Guard at the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sandi Jo Funk Hospice 4405 Glasscock St. Harlingen, TX 78550 or to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX, (956) 546-7111. ROSIE WARD LEWIS Rosie Ward Lewis, born Sept. 14, 1929, in Harlingen, Texas, passed away Aug. 21, 2006, in Austin, Texas, following a brief illness. Rosie is survived by her daughter, Jamie (Bill) Lewis Towns of San Antonio; and a son, Travis (Liz) Lewis of Austin; grandchildren Graham C. Towns, Sienna L. Towns, Leah Rose Lewis and Joanne Myler; brothers Leslie B. (Betty) Ward Jr. and Albert T. (Nancy) Ward; a sister, Barbara (Jack) Walker; sister-in-law Isabel Ward; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, Lula Ward and Leslie Ward Sr.; a son, Cooper Lewis; and brother, Joseph "Zip" Ward. Rosie was raised in Brownsville, Texas, and graduated from Brownsville High School in 1947. She was named Football Sweetheart for three consecutive years and was an accomplished pianist and clarinet player. She attended Texas Christian University until her marriage to James R. Lewis in 1950. Rosie loved her family, her church, all kinds of music, and her studies of the Bible and Shakespeare. She left this world as she entered it: with gentle dignity. Her sweet and loving spirit will remain in our hearts. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Christopher House of Austin. 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 6, 2006 GEORGE R. MCDONALD, 74, of Brownsville, passed away Sept. 5, 2006, in Brownsville. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd., (956) 542-2583. WILLIAM JOSEPH SZPAK JR. William Joseph Szpak Jr., 33, of Los Fresnos, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at 5:26 p.m. in Austin, Texas (Lake Travis). William is survived by his loving wife, Silvia A. Szpak; his daughter, Kaylin Nicole Szpak; sons, William Shaquille Szpak, Sebastian Joseph Szpak, parents: William Joseph Szpak Sr. and Margarita B. Szpak, of Los Fresnos; brothers, Stephen Andrew Szpak of Los Fresnos, Christopher William Szpak of Jacksonville, Fla., and Paul Jason Szpak (Indira) of San Antonio; sisters, Maria Szpak-Garcia (Miguel) of San Benito and Julia B. (John) Runnels of Newport, Va. He is also survived by 21 nieces and nephews and several aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Andres and Beatriz Barrera and paternal grandparents, Stefan and Julia Szpak. William was a 1991 graduate of Los Fresnos High School and a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. He was employed with Valley Baptist Medical Center as a pharmacy technician. William was an avid basketball player and will be remembered by his friends and family as a jokester and a person that enjoyed life. His favorite hobbies were basketball, bowling as well as going to and watching movies at home with friends and family. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 6, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos. Interment will follow at Los Cuates Cemetery in Los Fresnos. Pallbearers will be Christopher William Szpak, Paul Jason Szpak, Miguel Garcia, Bienvenidos Burgos, Leo Aguilar, and Abel Escalante. Words of comfort may be sent to the Szpak family at www.thomaegarza.com Funeral services entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, TX 78586 (956) 399-1331. PEDRO S. PUENTE SR. Pedro S. Puente Sr., 71, entered into the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006. Mr. Puente was born on February 26, 1935, to Celemente Puente and Asuncion Sagrado Puente. At the age of 5, he became a resident of Weslaco, Texas and attended school there. He later started his business, Puente General Concrete Industry. Pedro was a devoted parishioner of St. Joan of Arc for 50 years and also a member of the Knights of Columbus where he was the leader of Squires. He was highly involved in the reconstruction of the San Martin de Porres bell and the demolition and rebuilding of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, as we know it today. In 1960, he was the Golden Glove Champion of South Texas and was very proud of that title. Throughout the Rio Grande Valley he was known as a kind hearted, fun going individual that enjoyed his quarter horses and horse racing. Mr. Puente was a loving husband and devoted and caring father to his six children, 21 grandchildren and a great-grandchild, who survive him and will forever cherish his loving memory in their hearts. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years of marriage, Asuncion Cancino Puente; his son, Pedro Jr. (Eva) Puente; his five daughters, Patricia (Mario) Ramos, Priscilla (Tim III) Hernandez, Pamela (Miguel III) Gomez, Pauline (Jorge) Gonzalez and Peggy (Andy) Cavazos. Also surviving are his two oldest grandchildren, Paul C. Puente and Peter C. Puente, whom he raised; a sister, Teresa P. Perez; and numerous other relatives. Visitation was held from 1 to 9 p.m. and a holy rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, at McCaleb Funeral Home Chapel in Weslaco. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., today, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Weslaco. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco. Arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco, (956) 968-7533. EDUARDO ANDRES LUCIO SR. Eduardo Andres Lucio Sr. entered into the loving arms of the Lord Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at his residence at the age of 89 years. Mr. Lucio was born on Nov. 10, 1916 in Brownsville to Teodoro Lucio and Maria Antonia Lopez Lucio who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his brothers: Santana, Daniel, Teodoro, Samuel and Jesus Lucio and his sisters Beatriz, Aurora and Eva Lucio Richardson. Left to mourn his death and forever cherish his memory are his loving family, his wife, Josefa Liendo Lucio of 64 years of marriage; his 10 children: Beatrice (Albert, Jr.) Rodriguez, State Sen. Eddie (Minnie) Lucio Jr., Bertha (Ruben Sr.) Caballero, Mary Helen Lucio Garza, Maggie Arellano, Jesse (Ada) Lucio, Joe (Adita) Lucio, David (Melba) Lucio, Bob (Diana) Lucio, Richard Lee (Kim) Lucio. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving him are two brothers, Luis (Consuelo) Lucio from Brownsville and Conrado (Emma) Lucio from Riverside, Calif. On December 30, 1941, Mr. Lucio volunteered and joined the United Sates Armed Forces. In 1942, he served and fought in Morocco, Algiers, and Tunisia, North Africa. On July 3, 1945, he received and honorable discharge/enlisted record of separation from the Army of the United States. Decorations and citations include: the EAME ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, 4 Bronze Service Stars, and 4 Overseas Bars. In 1996 during a ceremony held in McAllen, Texas, World War II ribbons and medals were pinned on Mr. Lucio by then Vice President Al Gore. In 1946, he acquired his private pilot license. He flew single-engine airplanes, Piper Cubs for Mauldin Aircraft. In 1950 Mr. Lucio received his Associate Degree in Business from Brownsville Junior College/TSC. After this degree, he took extension courses from La Salle University and also attended Texas A&I in Kingsville. Using his educational background, Mr. Lucio found employment at the Cameron County Courthouse in the Sheriff's Office where he worked for 30 years. His title was Deputy Sheriff and the last three years he served as Head Office Deputy Sheriff. He retired in 1979 at the age of 63. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Luke and St. Mary's. Mr. Lucio's legacy to his children and future Lucio generations is love of God, education, patriotism, and public service. His philosophy of education reflects the accomplishments of his children and his grandchildren who have degrees in law, counseling, chemistry, medicine, business, pharmaceutical sciences and technology. His favorite past times were spending time with his grandchildren, visiting his ranch, playing and watching golf, working cross-word puzzles, and barbecuing. His generosity was demonstrated by his manner in giving to the less fortunate. Mr. Lucio was a lifetime member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the Disable American Veterans. Pallbearers will be his six sons. Honorary pallbearers will be his two brothers and all his grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. with the holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1913 Bernard St. in Brownsville. Mass of Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Friends and family are invited to meet at the church. Entombment will follow at the Buena Vista Burial Park Mausoleum. Military Honors will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard and the Disabled American Veterans under the direction of Commander Luis Lucio. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., Brownsville, Texas, (956) 542-5511. In lieu of flowers, the Lucio family requests that memorial donations be made to the First Tee Greater Brownsville, P.O. Box 3027 Brownsville, Texas 78523 or the South Texas Shelter Foundation, P.O. Box 5958 Brownsville, Texas 78523, because of Mr. Lucio's great passion for the sport of golf and in honor of four generations of golfers in the Lucio family. Also of equal importance was his love and desire to help families in need by assisting in the construction of handicap ramps and other improvements to their homes. The Lucio family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Lorenzo Pelly, Dr. Roberto Robles, The Veteran's Administration (VA) Clinic in Harlingen, Valley Baptist Medical Center at Brownsville, and the entire staff at the South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital on Alton Gloor Boulevard. In addition, the Lucio family thanks Mrs. Rosario Salinas, Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary's Catholic Church who brought Mr. Lucio Holy Communion daily. 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 5, 2006 JOSE ALFREDO MORALES SALDIVAR, 32, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away on Sept. 2, 2006, in Kneedville, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending with Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956)399-1331. MANUELA T. GUERRERO Manuela T. Guerrero, 81, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 2, 2006, in San Antonio. Manuela was born in Brownsville, on May 27, 1925, to Ignacio Treviño and Isabel Loya. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Manuel P. Guerrero, Sr., a son, Antonio T. Guerrero, a daughter-in-law, Rosaura "Rose" L. Guerrero, a brother, Raul T. Cuellar, two sisters-in-law, Maria Cuellar and Elodia Buitron and by a brother-in-law, Antonio Guerrero. She is survived by her two sons, Manuel T. Guerrero, Jr. (Linda) of Brownsville, and Ruben T. Guerrero (Hermelinda), two daughters, Isabel G. Delgado (Juan) and Mary "Janie" Guerrero all of San Antonio, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin after 10 a.m. today, Tuesday with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be he 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Manny R. Guerrero, Juan Alberto Delgado, Antonio L. Guerrero, Jr., Ruben Ignacio Guerrero, Luis Eduardo Gonzalez and Raul Tomas Cuellar. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX (956) 546-7111. OPAL PAULINE BACIGALUPO Opal Pauline Bacigalupo, age 89, formerly of 612 Mountain View Road, Johnson City, Tenn., died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at Primacy Health Care in Memphis, Tenn. She was a native of Brownsville, Texas and had lived in Johnson City, Tenn. from 1977 until entering Primacy Health Care three years ago. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie A. Parks and the late Elizabeth Darthula Boggs. Mrs. Bacigalupo was a member of Central Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Bacigalupo, Jr.; a daughter, Carolyn Skelton; one brother, Jerry Parks and one sister Vivian Parks. Survivors are three sons, Bobby E. Nuckolls, Germantown, Tenn.; James Edward Bacigalupo, III, Clayton, N.C.; Tony Bacigalupo, Dyersburg, Tenn.; one sister, Ruby Parks, Brownsville, Texas; nine grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Bacigalupo will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Central Church of Christ. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service. Mr. Tim Hall will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jerry Skelton, Red Barrett, Charlie Grindstaff, John Paul Jones, Chig Gunther, and George Holly. Honorary pallbearers are the following grandsons, James E. Bacigalupo, IV, David Skelton, Mark Bacigalupo, Phil Nuckolls and Gary Roberson. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.morrisbaker.com Arrangements are under the direction of Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City, TN, phone: (423)282-1521. RUBEN GUTIERREZ SR. Ruben Gutierrez Sr., 47, entered into eternal rest Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He was born August 25, 1959, and was a lifelong resident of Brownsville. He was a dedicated police officer and worked in many facets of the police department. He was a Tactical Team Member, Firearms Instructor and Police Trainer. He was an avid hunter, gun collector and was involved in numerous community service projects. He was a dedicated husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, faithful employee and a loyal co-worker. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother; Maria Guerrero Gutierrez, maternal grandparents; Maria and Fernando Guerrero and paternal grandparents; Maria and Gumecindo Gutierrez Sr. He is survived by his wife; Sylvia H. Gutierrez, son; Ruben Gutierrez Jr., daughter; Sheena Gutierrez, father; Gumecindo Gutierrez, brother; Col. Eduardo (Alma) Gutierrez, sister; Gracie (Dean) Taliancich. nieces; Casey Taliancich, Kelly Taliancich, Marisela Gutierrez, Christina Gutierrez, Gisele Garcia, Evelyn Gonzalez, Janine Hernandez and Grace Hernandez; nephews; Ben Taliancich, P.J. Hernandez, Eric Hernandez, Justin Hernandez, Mike Vasquez and Alvaro Gonzalez III. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista with a Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Holy Mass will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Col. Eduardo Gutierrez, Ben Taliancich, Dean Taliancich, Ruben Gutierrez Jr., Sgt. Troy Arnoldo, Investigator David De Leon, Agent Mariano Gonzalez and Officer Adrian Posada. Honorary pallbearers will be his extended family of the Brownsville Police Department. Ruben Gutierrez Badge #2969. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956)541-5400. CLARA M. TORRES Clara M. Torres, 86, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Clara is preceded in death by her parents Miguel A. Martinez and Maria Guadalupe Chapa Martinez. Her husband Quirino Torres, daughter Lupita Torres and a son Juan Rene Torres. Her sisters Ramona M. Saenz, Delfina M. Garcia and Maria M. Revuelta. She is survived by her sister Maria Antonia Martinez and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass service is pending for Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006. You may call the Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista for further details. Committal service to follow. Pallbearers will be Juan Diego Garcia, Rodolfo Revuelta II, Rodolfo Revuelta III, Romeo Revuelta, Luis Saenz and Julio Ibarra. Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, crematory and mausoleum 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, TX. 78521 (956)541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. 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 4, 2006 MANUELA T. GUERRERO, 81, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, in San Antonio. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520 WILLIAM J. SZPAK, JR. 33, of Los Fresnos, passed away on Sept. 2, 2006, in Austin, Texas. Services are pending with Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas 78586 (956)399-1331 TWIN BABIES RICHARD OLIVARES III AND NATALIE OLIVARES Twin babies Richard Olivares III and Natalie Olivares, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 1, 2006. They were born on Sept. 1, 2006. The Olivares twins are survived by their two beloved parents: Richard Olivares Jr., Stephanie Anne Langley; parental grandparents: Richard Olivares, Rick and Maribel Marks; maternal grandparents: William Davis Langley, Sandra Lopez-Langley; uncles: Marky and Enrique Marks IV from Brownsville, Texas; aunt: Jessica Olivares, College Station, Texas; uncle: John David Langley, Brownsville, Texas; maternal great grandparents: Gloria O. Garza, Margarito Lopez, Gail Goolsby; paternal grandparents: Jesus Olivares, Angelica P. Olivares, Lucio Soto, Amparo I Soto. There will be a memorial service today, Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. 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 3, 2006 CLARA TORRES, 82 passed away on Saturday Sept. 2, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, (956) 541-5400. FRANCISCO CARRIZALES, 22, entered into eternal rest, Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at Valley Re-gional Medical Center with his family by his side. Visitation was held, Friday, Sept. 1, 2006. A Chapel Service was held on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at 3 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal Service was held at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. PEDRO BALLESTEROS Pedro Ballesteros entered into the loving arms of the Lord Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at his residence at the age of 85 years. Mr. Ballesteros was born on June 29, 1921, in Escobedo, Coahuila, Mexico to Juan Ballesteros and Maria De Leon de Ballesteros, who preceded him in death. A daughter, Petra, also preceded him in death. Left to mourn his death and forever cherish his memory are his loving family, his wife, Dominga Can-delaria Villasana de Ballesteros of 64 years of marriage; his 13 children, Maria Candelaria, Guadalupe, Petra, Maria Guadalupe, Martha Alicia, Gustavo, Juan Jose, Jaime, Gabriel, Pedro, Virginia, Reyna and Armando, 40 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Visitations will be held today, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. 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, August 31, 2006 MILDRED L. CARLSON, 86, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, at Spanish Meadows. Funeral arrangements are pending under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. JOSE "SANTOS" MONCIVAIZ SR. Jose "Santos" Moncivaiz Sr., 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to meet our Lord on Aug. 30, 2006. He was born in Madero (near Tampico), Tamaulipas, Mexico, on Nov. 2, 1936. He moved to Port Isabel, Texas, where he met his wife of 45 years, Graciela R. Moncivaiz, and raised five children, Jose Luis (Emma), Jose Santos Jr. (Rita), Mario Rafael (Michelle), Maria Teresa (Francisco) and Sandra Lee Moncivaiz; 10 grandchildren, Joseph (Joanne), Daniel, Kristin, Santos III, Amanda, David, MiKayla, Brandon, Justin and Natalie Moncivaiz; and one great-granddaughter, Kayla Moncivaiz. Jose "Santos" worked in the shrimping industry for over 25 years as a shrimp boat captain. After retiring from shrimping, he continued a career running a tugboat for Sea Horse Tugboats. His favorite pastime was football. He was a faithful Port Isabel Tarpon fan, even after moving to Los Fresnos, Texas, in 2003. Visitation will be held today, Aug. 31, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos, Texas. Cremation will follow. Words of comfort may be sent to the Moncivaiz Family at www.thomaegarza.com In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be sent to the Moncivaiz family in care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors. On behalf of the Moncivaiz family, we would like to thank the Valley Baptist Medical Center Cardiologist Team for all their efforts and support through Jose Santos Moncivaiz Sr. illness. A special thanks to Dr. Gogia for his long time care and support. Funeral service entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331. LUIS RANGEL LUNA Luis Rangel Luna, 90, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Mr. Rangel is survived by his wife, Juana Rangel; children Marcos Rangel, Luis Rangel, Ruth Fernandez, Noemi Rangel and Febe Campos; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will follow in Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. ALICIA CARMEN LONGORIA GUERRA Alicia Carmen Longoria Guerra entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at the age of 90. Alicia was born on May 25, 1916, in McAllen, Texas, to Eugenio and Orie Longoria. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugenio and Orie McNorton Longoria; her husband, Arcadio Eduardo Guerra; her daughter, Minerva Guerra; and her brother, Eugene Longoria. She is survived by her daughter, Evelina and her husband Hernan Contreras; her son, Rogerio Arcadio Guerra and his wife Maria del Carmen and her sister-in-law, Mary Louise Longoria and many nieces and nephews. Left to cherish memories of Alicia are grandchildren Hernan and David Contreras, Berta Alicia and Alfonso Eduardo Guerra. Alicia graduated from nursing school in 1938. She served as a registered nurse at McAllen Memorial Hospital and the Hidalgo County Schools. She served 25 years with the McAllen Independent School District. She was the nurse who opened the McAllen Child Clinic with the McAllen Junior League in 1940. In 1974, she retired from the Nursing profession. She became one of the first volunteer Hospice Nurses for Casa Consuelo/Comfort House in McAllen, serving for 20 years. Alicia volunteered much of her time to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, where she donated many of her needle points and served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a lifetime member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, from noon to 8 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Kreidler Funeral Home, 314 N. 10th Street. Funeral Mass will be at celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with burial to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Hernan Contreras, David Contreras, Berta Alicia Guerra, Alfonso Guerra, Rene Contreras and Nune Falcon. Honorary pallbearers will be Heriberto Longoria, Armando Guerra and John Guerra. The family suggests that Memorial contributions may be made to the Comfort House, 617 W. Dallas, McAllen, TX. The Guerra family thanks all their friends for their prayers and gives a special thank you to her caretakers, Amanda and Nune Falcon. Kreidler Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. HAYDEN ORVILLE HAYS Hayden Orville Hays passed away on Aug. 24, 2006, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 79 after a lengthy illness. He was the cherished husband of Allie (Louise) Hays for 58 years. Besides being survived by his wife, he was the devoted father of three children and their spouses, Christine Smoak (Franklin), James Hayden Hays (Lisa) and Beverly Goode (Phillip). He was the loving grandfather of Suzanne, Justin and Kathleen Smoak, Austin and Landon Hays, and Lauren Goode. He is also survived by his sister, Peggy Copenhaver of Brownsville, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters Evelyn Hudson and Gloria Butler and infant son Hayden Hays Jr. Mr. Hays was born on May 7, 1927, in Brownsville, Texas, to the late Maude Ray and Hayden G. Hays. He graduated from Brownsville High School in 1944, served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. for two years and went into the plumbing business with his father. He retired in 1991 from his self-owned plumbing and heating business, Hayden Hays and Son Plumbing in Brownsville. He was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church of Brownsville where he taught an adult Sunday school class for several years, was a charter member of the West Brownsville Lions Club and gave many years of service to the West Brownsville Little League in several capacities. Over the years, he loved to hunt and fish, nurture his fruit trees, meet with his friends in the coffee club and dance with his wife. A memorial service and celebration of life for Mr. Hays will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church of Brownsville, 1225 Boca Chica Blvd. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2006 The Brownsville Herald

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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/974 Message Board Post: Hello everyone. I am hoping that someone will be able to help me. I am looking for birthdate information which I assume would be on the gravestone. The gravestone is in the Rest Lawn Memorial Cemetary in La Feria, Texas. I am looking for the birthdate of George Edward Duplease. If someone could send me that information or photo I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Karen Duplease

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/973.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Don't believe he is, only male Bowyer in this immediate family was Arthur Russell, born in Indiana. Thanks anyway.

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/973.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Apologies for putting my 2 cents--But I found this Bowyer in Cameron County, buried at Zepeda Cemetery. Maybe he is related? ROY LEE BOWYER TEXAS SEAMAN US NAVY JUNE 1, 1941 (death date)

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/973.1.1 Message Board Post: yes, I received the pictures- however, the birth year that I have for Arthur is different than that listed on the tombstone- Now I'm not sure if I have the same Arthur Bowyer. Thank you for what you have done.

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/697.1 Message Board Post: I don't know if you are still researching my great great great granfather but if you are he did not immigrate to the us from france. our family comes from french morracco. feel free to contact me at the e-mail above. sincerley, Angel Vuittonet

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/972.1.1 Message Board Post: No hurry. Thanks for your response and indication you'll check on it when you visit the library in Harlingen.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chesnutt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/972.1 Message Board Post: If you are in no hurry, I will look for these people on my next visit to library in Harlingen, TX.