This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bowyer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/973.1 Message Board Post: I found the tombstone and sent the information to your hotmail address. If you don't get it let me know and I'll try this other method. Some of the family is putting flowers on the grave.

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 Message Board Post: Louise, daugher of Arthur and Anna, m. David George Dougherty 1942 Polk Co, Florida- daughter Davida Helen Dougherty, b. 19 Apr 1948 in North Carolina, last known address was at Garner junior high 1961-1962 in San Antonio?

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 Message Board Post: Looking for obituaries for Ward A. Chesnutt who died 8 Nov 1982 and his wife, Inett G. Chesnutt who died 5 July 1972. My information only includes the county of Cameron. No indication of what town. Thanks.

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/971.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I'll let you know.

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/971.1.1.1 Message Board Post: No, I do not know if there is a tombstone- if you could find and photograph one it would be greatly appreciated- would especially be interested if wife Anna is also buried there.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bowyer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/971.1.1 Message Board Post: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1968 Arthur Russell Bowyer. Funeral Services for Arthur Russell Bowyer, 78 who died in a local Hospital Sunday are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Thomae Fuenral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mont Meta Memorial Park. Sorry there wasn't more information. If you like I will take a picture of the burial plot if it can be found. Do you know if he has a tombstone?

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/971.1 Message Board Post: In Harlingen, TX the Library does have some older obits, but I am not sure they go back to 60's, but I will check, hopefully tomorrow. May be I can find something for you.

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/971 Message Board Post: Trying to verify the details of the following individual: Arthur Russell? Bowyer, b. 31 Jan 1891- Indiana, d. Feb 1968, LaFeria, Cameron Co, Texas- was his wife Anna V. Hopper Bowyer, b. 28 Nov 1889, d. 18 Apr 1957, married 16 June 1915. Possibly two daughters, only known name is Louise b. approx 1923. Family may have previously lived in Indiana, Arkansas and Florida. Anna would have been a great aunt to me. If anyone in Texas could verify any of the above info it would be greatly appreciated.

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, August 30, 2006 JOSEPHINE L. SMITH Josephine L. Smith, 87, of Waterloo, Iowa, formerly Brownsville, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa. She married Robert L. Smith on Nov. 11, 1939. She resided in Brownsville from 1991 to May 2006. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Karen Hibben Levi (Alan) of Waterloo; Janice Elefsrud Heng (Robert) of Lincoln, Neb.; 13 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Waterloo. Arrangements by Locke Funeral Home, www.LockeFuneralHome.com 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, 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

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries August 29, 2006 DOROTHY GRACE STOVALL SHARPE Dorothy Grace Stovall Sharpe, 94, of Forth Worth, a life-long wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and a strong Christian believer and faithful church member died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006. Dorothy Sharpe was born June 19, 1912, in Fort Apache, Ariz. Indian reservation. She had a great sense of humor and always said, "I was born on an Indian reservation on emancipation day for the slaves in Texas before Arizona became a state." She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge T. Gilbert Sharpe and her parents Henry and Floye Leslie Stovall. She is survived by her three children, Thomas Gilbert Sharpe Jr. of Brownsville, John (Mary) Sharpe of Fort Worth, Sharon (Jim) Lemons of Pflugerville; 11 grandchildren, Carlyle Sharpe of Springfield, Mo., Steele (Nece) Sharpe of Las Vegas, Nev., James Gilbert Sharpe of Broomfield, Colo., Tracy (Colin) McNeese of Frisco, Texas, Leslie Sharpe Zvitt of Chicago, Ill., Emily (Brian) Warren of Fort Worth, Elizabeth (Landry) Burdine of Aledo, Texas, Elaine Sharpe of Houston, John Christian Michael Sharpe of Fort Worth, John (Debbie) Lemons of Houston, Kelly Jeanne Lemons of Austin and seven great-grandchildren. Dorothy and Gilbert Moved to Brownsville from San Antonio in January 1946. The following Sunday, she and her husband, joined the Methodist Church. She continued to be active in the First United Methodist Church until she moved to Fort Worth in August 2003. Dorothy and Gilbert founded the Wesleyan Fellowship Sunday School class which Gilbert taught for 23 years. Dorothy was always active in the Sunshine Circle. She was the president of the United Methodist Women and taught Bible School. Other community activities that she was involved in over the years were The Brownsville Junior Service League and the Cameron County Bar Association auxiliary. Dorothy was an avid bridge player from the age of 16. She played in many foursomes and in tournament play at the Valley Inn and Country Club. For many years she played in her Wednesday foursome, the "Golden Girls Club" with Carol Champion, Gay Roberson and Guilda Cameron. Dorothy was a great cook and was always the first to bring her rum cake, chicken spaghetti or lace cookies to friends who had a birthday or just needed a lift. Dorothy's friends were always a priority with her. She always kept up with them through the telephone, letters and the many cards she sent for birthdays and anniversaries. She will be greatly missed by her family. They will always remember her for her faithfulness to God, the love of her church, and as a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The entire time she was ill, she always kept her sense of humor and she had a great inner strength. Dorothy left a wonderful legacy for her family and friends and she will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Brownsville at a date to be announced. Interment will be at noon Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, at Glenwood Cemetery in Beeville, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the First United Methodist Church in Brownsville. Funeral services were entrusted under the care of Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home in Forth Worth, Texas (817)336-0345. MARIA R. PUENTES Maria R. Puentes, 82, entered into eternal rest Saturday, Aug. 27, 2006, at her daughter's home, surrounded by her beloved family. Maria was born in San Felipe, Guanjuato, Mexico, on May 28, 1924, to Cosme and Francisca R. Rivera. She had been a lifetime resident of Brownsville and a member of Christ the King Church. She is preceeded in death by her beloved husband, Jose Gregorio Puentes. She is survived by her loving family, six daughters, Maria De Luz (Ambrocio) Silva of Brownsville, Martha P. (Iain) Dobbie of Houston, Olga L. Glasgow, of Brownsville, Maria Isabel P. (Armando) Rivera, Elena P. (Rufino) Galvan, of Tampa, Fla., Felicitas P. Barrientos, of Brownsville; two sons, Luis Fernando Puentes of Brownsville, and Alejandro (Maria) Puentes of Brownsville; honorary daughter (care provider) Monica Sanchez; one sister, Josefina Gonzalez, of Brownsville; one brother, Jose Antonio Rivera (Guadalupe), Of Matamoros, Mexico. Maria had 25 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at Delta North Chapel. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Buena Vista. Funeral arrangements are under the Direction of Delta Funeral Directors, family owned and operated. (956) 542-2222. JOE J. FUENTES Joe J. Fuentes, 98, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on Aug. 27, 2006, in Brownsville. Joe was a tailor with Perl Brothers Mens Clothing Store and served in the U.S. Cavalry 124th from 1929 to 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Maria L. Fuentes; his wife, Yolanda Z. Fuentes; a brother; and two sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Penny O. (Robert) Bragg of Puryear, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Samantha Kersten of Bettendorf, Iowa; a grandson, Jack Bragg of Buchanan, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Mackinzie M. Kersten, Sophia J. Kersten, Jeremy Bragg and Whitney Green; a brother, Fernando Fuentes of San Antonio; two sisters, Minerva F. Guiardiola and Alice Cheney both of San Antonio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Fuente's wishes were to be cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements have been entrusted to Trevino Funeral Home 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd. Brownsville, TX 78521. (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, August 28, 2006 VIRGINIA CERVANTES[/b], 64, of San Benito, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Local funeral arrangements are under the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956)399-1331. DOROTHY GRACE STOVALL SHARPE Dorothy Grace Stovall Sharpe, 94, of Forth Worth, a life-long wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and a strong Christian believer and faithful church member died on Friday, August 25, 2006. Dorothy Sharpe was born on June 19, 1912 on Fort Apache, Arizona Indian reservation. She had a great sense of humor and always said, "I was born on an Indian reservation on emancipation day for the slaves in Texas before Arizona became a state." She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge T. Gilbert Sharpe and her parents Henry and Floye Leslie Stovall. She is survived by her three children, Thomas Gilbert Sharpe, Jr. of Brownsville, John (Mary) Sharpe of Fort Worth, Sharon (Jim) Lemons of Pflugerville; 11 grandchildren, Carlyle Sharpe of Springfield, Mo., Steele (Nece) Sharpe of Las Vegas, Nev., James Gilbert Sharpe of Broomfield, Colo., Tracy (Colin) McNeese of Frisco, Texas, Leslie Sharpe Zvitt of Chicago, Ill., Emily (Brian) Warren of Fort Worth, Texas, Elizabeth (Landry) Burdine of Aledo, Texas, Elaine Sharpe of Houston, Texas, John Christian Michael Sharpe of Fort Worth, Texas, John (Debbie) Lemons of Houston, Texas, Kelly Jeanne Lem-ons of Austin, Texas and seven great-grandchildren. Dorothy and Gilbert Moved to Brownsville from San Antonio in January of 1946. The following Sunday, she and her hus-band, joined the Methodist Church. She continued to be active in the First United Methodist Church until she moved to Fort Worth in August 2003. Dorothy and Gilbert founded the Wesleyan Fellowship Sunday School class which Gilbert taught for twenty-three years. Dorothy was always active in the Sunshine Circle and was the president of the United Methodist Women and taught Bible School. Other community activities that she was involved in over the years were The Brownsville Junior Service League and the Cameron County Bar Association auxiliary. Dorothy was an avid bridge player from the age of sixteen years old. She played in many foursomes and in tournament play at the Valley Inn and Country Club. For many years she played in her Wednesday foursome, the "Golden Girls Club" with Carol Champion, Gay Roberson and Guilda Cameron. Dorothy was a great cook and was always the first to bring her rum cake, chicken spaghetti or lace cookies to friends who had a birthday or just needed a lift. Dorothy's friends were always a priority with her. She always kept up with them through the telephone, letters and the many cards she sent for birthdays and anniversaries. She will be greatly missed by her family. They will always remember her for her faithfulness to God, the love of her church, and as a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The entire time she was ill, she always kept her sense of humor and she had a great inner strength. Dorothy left a wonderful legacy for her family and friends and she will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Brownsville at a date to be announced. Inter-ment will be at noon Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at Glenwood Cemetery in Beeville. In lieu of flowers, please send memo-rial donations to the First United Methodist Church in Brownsville. Funeral services were entrusted under the care of Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home in Forth Worth, Texas (817)336-0345. 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 27, 2006 PAUL BLACKBURN, 80, passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. ANTONIO V. JUAREZ, 62, will be memorialized with a 4 p.m. chapel funeral service today, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Guillen Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. OSCAR M. COINDREAU Oscar M. Coindreau, 73, of Coppell, Texas, entered into eternal rest in Irving, Texas on Aug. 24, 2006. Born in Brownsville, Texas, he graduated from St. Joseph Academy and attended Texas A&M University where he was a member of the Texas A&M Corps. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Coindreau is survived by his wife, Maria Alicia Castillo de Coindreau of Coppell, Texas; his children, Oscar Coin-dreau of Arlington, Texas, Maria Alicia Coindreau of Coppell, Texas, and Carmen Coindreau de White of Lewisville, Texas; his son-in-law, Rick White of Lewisville, Texas; two grandchildren, Erica and Brody White, both of Lewisville, Texas; and a sister, Norma Coindreau de Trevino of H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar M. Coindreau and Esperanza Pacheco. Visitation will be today, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. in the Darling-Mouser Fu-neral Home Chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Marco Cuellar, Roberto Castillo, Ramiro Trevino, George Gavito, Joe Gavito and Oscar Gonzalez. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. JESUS MORALES GUZMAN Jesus Morales Guzman, 82, entered into eternal life on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. He is survived by his wife Maria Del Socorro P. Guzman and his children Agustina Faulkenberry, Angela Campos, So-corro Perez, Jesus Guzman, Hector Guzman, Lorena Mendoza, Lorenzo Guzman, Maria De La Luz Moreno, Jose Luis Santoyo and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel with cremation service to follow at Val Verde Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (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 - August 26, 2006 OSCAR M. COINDREAU, 73, of Coppell, Texas entered into eternal rest on Aug. 24, 2006, at Las Colinas Medical Center in Irving. Funeral arrangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (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, August 25, 2006 ANTONIO "TONY" V. JUAREZ[b] Antonio "Tony" V. Juarez, 62, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, at Lifecare Hospital in McAllen. Mr. Juarez worked for Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District as an inventory clerk for eight years. He was a very dedicated worker who enjoyed his job. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Reynalda Juarez; two brothers, Vicente and Pedro Juarez Jr.; and one sister-in-law, Otila Juarez. Mr. Juarez is survived by his loving family, his wife, Mary Ann L. Juarez; four children, Richard "Rico" (Beatrice) Juarez, Monica (Joe) Olmeda, Veronica L. (Victor) Perez and Christina L. Juarez; nine grandchildren, Richard II, Jasmin, Angel, Roxanne, Amberlyn, Kassandra, Julian, Osvaldo and Samantha; one brother, Benito (Eloisa) Juarez; three sisters, Gloria (Johnny) Cooper, Minerva (Jose+) Almeida and Juanita (Reynaldo) Aguinaga; one sister-in-law, Maria S. Juarez; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitations will be held today, Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of the Arch Angels. A chapel funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of the Arch Angels with Deacon Felipe Treviño officiating. Interment will follow at Guillen Cemetery with full military honors under the direction of Paul H. Spell and the Veterans Funeral Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Richard Juarez, Joe Olmeda, Enrique Juarez, Jose Lozano, Reynaldo Aguinaga Jr., Juan Juarez and Hector Leal. Honorary pallbearers will be Benito Juarez, Antonio Cooper and Reynaldo Aguinaga Sr. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. [b]MIGUEL G. GARCIA Miguel G. Garcia, 67, beloved family member and friend, passed away after a long illness on Aug. 23, 2006, in Brownsville, where he was born. Miguel was well liked by colleagues and customers in his many years working at Don Johnson Motors before retiring. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gonzalo Garcia Castro and Maria Luisa Treviño; and his brother, H. R. Garcia. Surviving family includes H. R. Garcia Jr. of New York, N.Y., Dr. Alejandro Garcia of Syracuse, N.Y., and Leticia and Alexis Perrine of Dallas. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at Sacred Heart Church. Please keep him in your prayers. MARJORIE WILSON PIPES Marjorie Wilson Pipes was born March 22, 1923, to George and Florence Wilson in Corpus Christi, Texas, and died Aug. 22, 2006, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Robert Lee; a daughter, Bonnie Flory of San Antonio; a son, John Robert and wife Deborah of Kerrville; sisters Elizabeth Browne and Laura Ford; four grandchildren, Reagan Flory, Brooks Flory, Kimberly Quinney and Kris Pipes; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church, 435 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78520. Contributions may be made to Sunshine Haven, P.O. Box 4478, Brownsville, TX 78523, (956) 350-8400. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, (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, August 24, 2006 MIGUEL G. GARCIA, 67, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical. He was native and long time resident of Brownsville. Cremation services will be held under the direction of Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. ANTONIO V. JUAREZ, 62, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, in McAllen at LifeCare Hospital of South Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. MARJORIE WILSON PIPES Marjorie Wilson Pipes was born March 22, 1923, to George and Florence Wilson in Corpus Christi, Texas, and died Aug. 22, 2006, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Robert Lee; a daughter, Bonnie Flory of San Antonio; a son, John Robert and wife Deborah of Kerrville; sisters Elizabeth Browne and Laura Ford; four grandchildren, Reagan Flory, Brooks Flory, Kimberly Quinney and Kris Pipes; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church, 435 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78520. Contributions may be made to Sunshine Haven, P.O. Box 4478, Brownsville, TX 78523, (956) 350-8400. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX, (956) 546-7111. ROMULO B. SALAZAR[/b] Romulo B. Salazar, 62, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at the Brownsville Good Samaritan Center. He had been a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas. His son, Eleazar Salazar; his mother, Manuela B. Salazar; and his father, Bartolo Salazar, preceded Romulo in death. He is survived by his wife, Valeria O. Salazar; four daughters, Laura Flores of Houston, Lorena Gomez, Leslie Salazar and Lizabeth Moreno all of Brownsville. He will greatly be missed by his grandchildren, Valeria, Rodolfo Eleazar, Jacque-line, Cristian, Alondra, Marco and Sasha. Mr. Salazar is also survived by three brothers, five sisters and numerous neph-ews and nieces. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a memorial service celebrating his life at 7 p.m. at Garza Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. All services will conclude at 9 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in his memory to the Brownsville Good Samari-tan Center, 510 Paredes Line, Brownsville, TX 78520 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. ROBERTO L. URESTI JR. Roberto L. Uresti Jr., 30, passed away Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, in a car accident on his way home from work in Iowa. Roberto is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Antonio Lopez. He is survived by his daughter, Alexus N. Uresti; his parents, Roberto Uresti Sr. and Rosalva Lopez; his stepfather, Brigido Longoria Sr.; three brothers, Alejandro Uresti, Andres Uresti and Brigido Longoria Jr.; a sister, Crystal Longoria; maternal grandmother Maria Luisa Lopez; his nephews and nieces, Amber N. Uresti, Alejandro Uresti Jr., Rose M. Uresti, Kiara Alarcon, Andres Uresti Jr., Nicanor A. Uresti, Syanne Uresti, Brigido A. Longoria and Achillies Longoria. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006. Visitation will resume Friday, Aug. 25, 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 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. The family of Roberto Lopez Uresti Jr. would like to thank our friends and family for their support. 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 August 23, 2006 ROBERT LOPEZ URESTI JR., 30 passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, in Winterset, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. DOLORES C. SOSA Dolores C. Sosa born Dec. 16, 1902, in Matamoros, Tamps, went to meet the Lord on Aug. 19, 2006, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 103. She was preceded in death by her husband, Serafin R. Sosa; two sons, Serafin Sosa Jr. and Edmundo Sosa; and a daughter, Yolanda S. Vera. She is survived by one son, Alfredo Sosa of Brownsville; three daughters, Elva S. Clark, Ana Maria Sosa and Amelia C. Sosa of San Antonio, Texas; and numerous grandchildren. The family wishes to acknowledge its deepest appreciation to all our neighbors and friends for their support and affection. Special thanks to Isabel Lopez and Gabriella Soto, her two providers who gave her not only physical care but love and tenderness. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. Funeral arrangements under Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Dr., San Antonio, Texas, 78230, (210) 349-1414. CARLOTA RAMIREZ Carlota Ramirez, 74, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kelington, Texas, on March 23, 1932. Carlota was a wonderful woman and loving mother. Her son was the love of her life, her pride and joy. Ms. Ramirez is preceded in death by her parents, Victoria Villarreal Ramirez and Apolinar Ramirez; her sisters, Juanita R. Herrera and Josefina R. Alaniz; brothers, Valeriano Ramirez and Jesus Ramirez. She is survived by her son, Jaime Gonzales; sisters Esperanza Ramirez, Elida Garcia (+Ramon) and Maria Cuevas (+Guadalupe); a brother, Natalio Ramirez (Aurora); and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006. Visitations will resume on Thursday, August 24, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of a Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden. Funeral services have been entrusted to Buena Vista Funeral Home, 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, August 22, 2006 ARCHIE B. WILLIAMS Archie B. Williams, 80, passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at his home after a lengthy illness. His wife Joyce was by his side. Archie was preceded in death by this mother, Lenore B. Owen and stepfather, Martin Owen. Archie was born in Van Alstyne, Texas on Aug. 23, 1925 and moved to Brownsville with his mother in 1935. Archie attended public schools in Brownsville, graduating from Brownsville High School in 1942. He was active in sports and loved to dance, that's where he got the nickname "Crazy Legs Williams". After high school, Archie joined the U.S. Marine Corps serving his country until 1945 when he was honorably discharged as a sergeant. Archie and his brother-in-law, Steve Lewis owned and operated Joy Lee Clothing Store for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Lewis Williams of Brownsville; two sons, Michael Wayne Williams and his wife Patricia of San Antonio and Brian Williams of Kansas City; his grandson, Christopher Williams and his wife Pamela; his great-granddaughter, Molly Jaye all of San Antonio, his brother-in-law, Stephen Lewis of Brownsville; nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Archie B. Williams will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Fr. Richard Aguilar will be the officiant. Prior to the celebration of life service, full military honors will be conducted at 10:45 a.m. by the American Legion Post 43 Veterans Honor Guard. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in his memory to the Church of the Advent Episcopal, Building Fund, 104 W. Elizabeth St., Brownsville, TX 78520. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Gilmore, Buster Stevenson, Larry Herrera, Lesley Ward, Stephen Lewis and all his friends from the coffee club. Arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. FERNANDO L. GARZA Fernando L. Garza, 86, passed away at his home Aug. 20, 2006. He was born in Brownsville, Texas to the late Juana and Jose V. Garza on April 2, 1920. He was a World War II Army Air Corp veteran where he was a member of the 307th Bomb Group. He worked at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station - Army Depot from 1962 until he retired in 1984. Fernando was a member of the Lindale Senior Center, participated in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and was a nominee of "The Greatest Generation" Award. Mr. Garza went home to the Lord, and to be reunited with his loving wife, Hortencia D. Garza. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Pedro, Jose, Jesus, Alfredo, Alberto, and Raul; and sisters, Amelia, Manuela, and Maria Lydia. He leaves his cherished memories with his sons, Fernando (Gloria) Garza Jr., Jose (Diane) Garza, Jesus (Quen) Garza, and Hector (Denise) Garza; a daughter, Gracie (John) Greer. He is also survived and will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Sonia, Fernando III, Joseph, Josh, Jessica, Sarah, Jose, Julian, Sammy, Rachel, and Nelda; and one great-grandson, Aidan; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at Seaside Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment and military honors to follow at Seaside Memorial Park. The family would like to extend special thanks to Odyssey Hospice for all of their hard work and caring personal touch. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Odyssey Healthcare Hospice Foundation, 5350 S. Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Seaside Memorial Funeral Home, 4357 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412 (361) 994-3805. 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 20, 2006 RUTH MARIE METZGER Absent from the body present with the Lord, Ruth Marie Metzger had her graduation Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at the age of 75. Ruth was born on Sept. 16, 1930, in Glen Clove, Long Island, New York, to Charles Rowland and Mabel Evelyn Shaw. She loved the Lord and served as a missionary since 1959 in Brownsville and Mexico. She was a won-derful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be missed dearly. But we know she is with her savior, whom she loved so much. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lorraine Claire Aguilar on Sept. 22, 1993. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Roy Metzger; their children, Mabel (Tino) Gomez, Willie (Steve) Cody, Mike (Leeza) Metzger, William (Sandra) Metzger and Jeff (Fela) Metzger; a son-in-law; Joe Aguilar; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Ruben) Gomez, Jennifer (Sergio) Moore, Catherine (Chad) Kovar, Mel Aguilar, Susan (Wes) Aguilar, Chris and Casey Metzger, Isarel Herevia, Anita Paiz, Nadia and Joel Alaniz, Steve II (Lupita), Tim, Elizabeth Cody, William, Vanessa Lorraine Metzger, Abram-Lee, and Ezequiel Metzger; great-grandchildren James Gomez, Tino Garcia, Abby and Breanna Kovar, Steve III, Audrey, and Ryan Cody. Visitation began on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, at 9 a.m. and continued through 7 p.m., the family greeted friends from 5-7 p.m., and an evening service was held at 7 p.m. in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Mike, William, Jeffery Metzger, Steve Cody II, Chad Kovar and William Metzger Jr. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in memory of Ruth to one of her fa-vorite causes, which is Christmas Bags for the needy children in Mexico. Donations can be sent to Baptist Temple, 1201 N. Regan, San Benito, TX 78586 (956) 399-2274. A special thanks goes out to Dr. Darvy Fuller, Dr. K and staff at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, for all their loving care. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. OLGA L. EGLY Olga L. Egly was born in Brownsville, Texas, and went to Heaven on Aug. 17, 2006, where she was reunited with her husband of 43 years, Victor. She is survived by her daughters Linda Egly, Deborah Wilkes and husband Stephen; son Victor Egly; two grandchildren, Paul and Amy; sisters Rosita Ortiz, Sylvia Laulon-Barron. We want to thank the staff of Christian Care Center, Roberts House for their loving care and personal atten-tion they provided to our mother. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. today, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006 at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas. Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 21, 2006 at Restland Memorial Park. Restland Funeral Home, (972) 238-7111, www.restlandfuneralhome.com GUDELIA BARRERA Gudelia Barrera., 82, passed away, Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Matias Gonzalez and Flora Vega; her siblings, Guadalupe Cavazos, Francisca Garza, Fortino Gonzalez and Andres Gonzalez. She is survived by her husband, Agustin Barrera; daughters Ofelia (Mario) Martinez of Brownsville, Otila (Jhonny) Tijerina of Okeechobee, Florida, Olga Barrera of Brownsville; son Samuel (Tomasita) Barrera of Brownsville and daughter Enedelia (Eliud) Alonzo of Brownsville. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful and caring mother who will be missed. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Templo Sinai Assem-blea De Dios, Brownsville, Texas. Pallbearers will be Samuel Barrera Jr., Daniel Barrera, Jhonny Tijerina, Danny Tijerina, Eliud Cavazos, Eliud Alonso, Armando Alonso and Aldo Barrera. She was also an active member of the church for 32 years, and her pastors were Tomas Amaya and Zoila Amaya Committal service will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausole-ums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78521, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Pro-vider. MARTIN GARCIA GARZA Martin Garcia Garza, 85, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006. He was born in Matamoros, Tamauli-pas, Mexico. To our dad: Our father was a very valuable man, for God, his children and friends. His life was to work the fields and to love his wife and children. He was an untouchable man. We say goodbye with our great love for-ever. We love you always, Your wife and children He was preceded in death by his sons, Ramiro and Modesto Garcia. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Maria Socorro Garcia Uribe; his children, Aurora, Ci-priano, Herminia, Ruben, Maria Luisa, Jose Luis, Martin Jr., Jesus and Norma; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sister, Sixta Figueroa. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will resume on Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be conducted at 7 p.m. at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Cipriano Garcia, Ruben Garcia, Jose Luis Garcia, Martin Garcia Jr., Je-sus Garcia and Jaime Lopez. 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 - August 19, 2006 BALDOMERO BERMUDEZ, 66, passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Escobedo. Interment will follow at Ejido Jose Maria Morelos Ceme-tery. Local arrangements are under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. AMBROSIO SANCHEZ, 77, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at his residence. A holy rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos. Burial will follow at Los Cuates Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. SANTANA C. ZAVALA Santana C. Zavala, 94, passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, 2006 at her daughter's residence in Brownsville. Mrs. Zavala was a Brownsville resident since 1964. Survivors include two daughters, Maria Luisa Mena and Francisca Gonzalez; six sons, Jose Angel Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez, Rosalio Rodriguez, Daniel Rodriguez, and Guadalupe Rodriguez; 48 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, at Delta Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. Locally owned and op-erated. NORMA HANSON Norma Hanson was born on June 16, 1921 and went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, afternoon, Aug. 15, 2006. She was 85 years old. Norma was a Winter Texan for more than 10 years with her husband, Wesley, who preceded her in death in 1998 after 56 years of marriage. They have two sons, Phil of Washington State and Paul of Brownsville. Norma was a devout Christian all her life and dedicated her son Paul to missionary work. She lived her entire life in Wenatchee, Wash. She was the secretary to the supervisor of the public schools, Republican Party precinct official and a member of the Chris-tian and Missionary Alliance Church for 80 years. She and her husband were faithful supporters for more than 30 years of Valley Christian High School High School of Brownsville of which their younger son is principal. They wintered in Brownsville to be with their son's family. While living here they attended Church of the Good Shepherd and Vineyard. Besides her two sons, Norma is survived by one brother, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Her memorial service was Friday afternoon at Telfords Chapel of the Valley in East Wenatchee, Wash. In lieu of flowers, dona-tions in her honor can be made to Valley Christian High School, P.O. Box 4220, Brownsville, TX 78523. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2006 The Brownsville Herald

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/970 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on a Lee Dicken, a Cameron County Deputy Sheriff shot to death by "Bootleggers" on June 1, 1926. Others with him when he was shot were Alex Champion, Ernest Garcia and Ray Drouilhat. According to the article, he was a former Ranger and had worked the border for years. He was survived by his wife, Mrs Dicken, a grown son and daughter. He lived in San Benito, Texas