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The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries August 18, 2006 AMBROSIO SANCHEZ, 77, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. BERTHA DILIA GONZALES Bertha Dilia Gonzales, a life-long resident of this city passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at Sunshine Haven Hospice of Brownsville. The daughter of Refugio "Cuco" Gonzales and Aurora Pena Gonzales. Dilia attended Brownsville public schools and graduated from Valley Baptist Academy. She later attended Texas A&I University and majored in elementary education. Ms. Gonzales retired in 1996 as a teacher from BISD with 40 years of service. She taught at La Encantada and Villa Nueva Elementary Schools, the Edgewood ISD in San Antonio, Victoria Heights and Russell Elementary Schools, and Stell Middle School. She was an active member of the Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana during her childhood and later became a member, deacon, and elder of the First Presbyterian Church. She also served as a pianist, sponsor of the youth group, and choir director for the church. She loved her church, and the family appreciates the love and support provided by the congregation during her illness. Ms. Gonzales was preceded in death by her parents, foster brother, Noe Balderas, and foster sister, Lidia de Leon. She is survived by brothers, Joe "Buddy" Gonzales and wife Wanda of Wichita Falls, Oscar Gonzales and wife Mary of San Antonio, sister-in-law, Lotte Balderas of Copperas Cove, foster sister, Ester Garza of Brownsville and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church, 450 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials in her name be made to First Presbyterian Church or Sunshine Haven Hospice, P.O. Box 4478, Brownsville, TX 78523. ORVIS D. AKERS Orvis D. Akers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, community and church leader, and respected businessman, was born Dec. 8, 1921, and died Aug. 16, 2006, at his daughter's home in Willis, Texas surrounded by loved ones. Orvis had battled complications from lung and brain cancer. Orvis is survived by his beloved wife, partner, and friend of 63 years, Norma Patterson Akers, by his daughters and sons-in-law Cindy and Cecil Peters and Sherry and Frank Imhoff, by grandchildren Kent Morris and wife Lindsay, Clint Peters and wife Missy, Lauren Calhoun and husband Clinton, Luke Peters, great-grand-daughter Abigail Grace Peters, and step-grandson Austin Imhoff. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Susie Akers, his sister, Violet Lazo, his brother, Douglas Akers, and grand-daughter Amanda Akers Morris. Orvis touched the lives of numerous friends and acquaintances through his many years as an outstanding insurance agent for American National, through his work as deacon and elder with the First Presbyterian Church of McAllen and through his association with many charitable organizations including: the McAllen Rotary Club (past president and a member for over 50 years), the Salvation Army (life member and board member for 30 years), the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Cancer Center and Foundation (served for over 20 years and 10 years as chairman), the Samaritan Counseling Center (past president), Chamber of Commerce (past president and ethics chairman), United Way (chairman), Fireman's Pension, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the Heart Fund. He worked for many years serving on the Industrial Foundation and towards the creation of the Foreign Trade Zone and was honored when one of the trade zone buildings was named after him. Having served his clients and his fellow salesmen as both friend and mentor with American National Insurance Company, Orvis's years of contributions and leadership were recently recognized when he was inducted as the second member of American National's Hall of Fame. Past president of the Texas Association of Life Underwriters, a member of the Million Dollar Round Table and a recipient of the National Quality Award for over 30 years, Orvis often finished his business year as one of the top ten salesmen in the country. When asked when he planned to retire, he would respond "as soon as I get old enough" and then add he had always heeded the advice "it is better to wear out than to rust out." Orvis proudly served his country during World War II in the Air Force and again during the Korean Conflict. He was a mechanic on the Enola Gay and enjoyed sharing some of his military experiences with high school students. Orvis enjoyed hunting doves and deer and many friends will remember his hunting stories with delight. He especially enjoyed hunting with his three grandsons and sharing these special memories with them before he passed. Orvis loved the Rio Grande Valley and delighted in sharing the history and unique traditions with visitors. He enjoyed giving driving tours of the Valley, complete with historical and agricultural points of interest and, if one were lucky, pointed out a good dove hunting location as well. Along with good friend Bill Stocker, Orvis enjoyed a stint of radio celebrity as well when he and Bill teamed up for a series of commercials for Palace Cleaners. Known also for the bluebonnets that he reseeded every year and planted in his flowerbed on Second Street, Orvis also enjoyed talking to those who stopped to visit and admire his field of blue. He was also known as the "turtle man" for his habit of rescuing turtles destined for road kill along his weekly trek between McAllen and Laredo. Norma and he provided the turtles with a safe environment among the papaya and grapefruit trees and Orvis was often a welcome guest in elementary classrooms, sharing his turtle babies and his knowledge of turtle lore with elementary school children. Regardless whether addressing a large group or small, Orvis always left us with his trademark salutation: "That's all my time and I thank you for yours." Those of us who were blessed to have known him are thankful for that time he shared with us and the love, knowledge, friendship, and guidance he gave us along the way. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m., today, Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, with the family present to receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kreidler Funeral Home, 314 N 10th St. in McAllen. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church, 104 S. 12th St. in McAllen. Interment will be Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at Rutledge Cemetery in Poteet, Texas. The family would like to thank all the extended family and friends for the love, prayers, and concern extended during Dad's final months. In lieu of flowers the family requests charitable contributions be made to the Amanda Akers Morris Memorial Fund (scholarships for graduating high school seniors) P.O. Box 2056 Willis, TX 77318, the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Cancer Center and Foundation of McAllen, 101 West Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503, and the Salvation Army of McAllen, P.O. Box 4766, McAllen, TX 78502-4766. 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, August 17, 2006 LIDIA O. DEL CASTILLO Lidia O. Del Castillo, 93, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. She was a native of San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico and had been a Brownsville resident most of her life. Her husband, Oscar J. Del Castillo; a brother, Margarito Orta, and a sister, Catalina O. Hernandez, preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Lidia R. Castañeda and son in law, Armando C. Castañeda; two grandchildren, Armando (Penny) Castañeda II and Analicia C. (Ted) Quester; five great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; two nephews, Ignacio V. (Leo-nor) Hernandez and Esteban Orta; and a sister-in-law, Rosita E. Del Castillo all of Brownsville. Also surviving her are one step-daughter, Esperanza (Guadalupe) Padron of Hialeah, Fla.; and two stepsons, Jose A. (Lois) Del Castillo and Manfred (Lucia) Del Castillo of Brownsville, Texas. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. with an evening service at 7 p.m., today, Aug. 17, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Committal Service will fol-low at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Services will be officiated by Rev. Pedro Garcia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sunshine Haven, Inc P.O. Box 4478 Brownsville, Texas 78523. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. FORTUNATA GALLEGOS DE FLORES On this day, Aug. 15, 2006, the day of the Blessed Virgen Mary our dearest mother, Fortunata Gallegos de Flores was welcomed into our Heavenly Father's grace. She was born in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi; Mexico and was a life long resident of Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Flores was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Legion of Mary, The Society of St. Felipe de Jesus and El Grupo de Damas de San Jose. She actively visited the sick in the hospitals and nursing homes and was a crossing guard for the church's religion classes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin D. Flores; her parents, Natividad Gallegos and Guadalupe Espinoza. She is survived by her sisters and brothers, Susana, Jose, Uvaldo, Galdino, Ignacia, Francisco, Beatriz, Nicolas, Lorenzo and Manuel; brother-in-law, Ismael (Berta) Flores; sister-in-law, Julia Flores; children, Onilia (Francisco) Tejeda of Arlington, Texas, Juanita (Samuel) Peña of Stafford, Va., Martin (Araceli) Flores of Emporia, Kan., Efrain Flores, Eduardo Flores and Esmeralda Flores all of Brownsville, Beatriz (Juan Carlos) Zamora of Arlington, Texas and Laura (Jose Guillermo) Almaguer of Houston, Texas; god-daughter, Guadalupe Sada of Brownsville; 19 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and neph-ews. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Ian Tejeda, Francisco Tejeda, Omar Tejeda, Ian Flores, Daniel Flores, Jesus Flores, Jose G. Almaguer II, Samuel H. Peña III and Edward Flores Jr. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX (956) 546-7111. ALFONSO CHAPA Alfonso Chapa went into eternal rest on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006. Mr. Chapa is preceded in death by his loving wife, Maria Luisa Chapa, his parents and three brothers. Mr. Chapa is survived by his children, Maria Luisa Gaspar (Humberto) and Arturo Chapa (Norma); his sister, Carlota Hopinks (Daniel) of Brownsville; grandchildren, Brandy Martinez Gonzalez (Phillip) of Fort Worth, Texas, Jason Gaspar (Hilary) of Denton, Texas, M. Patricia Gaspar of Irving, Texas, Marisa Chapa, Clarissa Chapa, and Arturo Chapa Jr.; his great-grandson Ethan Islas; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved and cherished good times with. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., today, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2006 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Edgar Ortegon, Manuel Treviño, Santiago Treviño, Martin Treviño, Daniel Hopinks, and Phillip Gonzalez. 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, August 16, 2006 JULIA S. GARCIA, 55, passed away on Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. MICHAEL EDWARD VERA Michael Edward Vera, 13, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006 at his residence in Brownsville. Michael is survived by his parents, Everardo Jr. and Corina F. Vera; sister, Jazmin L. Vera; twin brother, Matthew Everett Vera; paternal grandparents, Everardo Sr. and Gloria Montalvo Vera; maternal grandparents, Juan E. and Dorothy Flores; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members. Visitation was from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at St. Luke Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as Michael's pallbearers will be North Brownsville Little League Gold All-Stars. Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, TX. 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. JESUS S. OCHOA Jesus S. Ochoa, 69, passed away at his residence Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006. He was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and had been a resident of Los Fresnos, Texas for many years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Benito Ochoa and a sister, Goya Ochoa. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Josefina G. Ochoa; six daughters, Janie Cisneros, Ana Solis, Rosie Garza, Olga Cisneros, Yolanda Ochoa, and Josie Ochoa; five sons, Agustin, Eloy, Jesus Jr., Joey, and Steven Ochoa; one sister, Andrea Ochoa; one brother, David Ochoa ; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nephews, nieces and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at Abundant Life Church, 299 W. Ocean Blvd. in Los Fresnos, Texas. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to Abundant Life Church in Los Fresnos. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. ROBERT WOLCOTT STONE Robert Wolcott Stone was born Nov. 27, 1926, in San Antonio, Texas to Ralph and Marguerite Bernsteil Stone. Bob graduated from Brownsville High School and served in the U.S. Army in World War II and the Korean Conflict, where he earned the bronze star medal for valor. He went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin before serving 22 years as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent stationed in Arizona and Brownsville, Texas. Bob was also a rancher and raised quarter horses. During his lifetime he enjoyed many different artistic pursuits that included woodcarving, caning, and antique refurbishing. He was featured on the television series Texas Country Reporter for his distinguished work in furnishing the officers' quarters at Fort Martin Scott. Antique items that could not be found for the fort, Bob researched and replicated himself. Bob was preceded in death by a son, Robert Stephen Stone. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Freda Rusteberg Stone; by sisters, Jean Perkins of Brownsville and Janice Rovello of Houston; his son, Michael of San Benito; daughters, Jessica and Margaret (husband John Staton) of Victoria; five grandchildren, Ann Brogger (husband David) of Victoria, Stephen Stone of Fort Bragg N.C., Sam McLaurin of Victoria, Kate Haas of Victoria, and Celia Frida Stone of San Benito; and one great- grandchild, Eve Brogger. A family service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19th at the Rosewood Funeral Home in Victoria, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Fredericksburg Historical Society, Fredericksburg Hospice, or to the charity of their choice. ERIC SCOTT HUFFINE WORD Eric Scott Huffine Word, 37, died on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006 in Oklahoma City. He was born Aug. 29, 1968 in Stockton, Calif. to Richard and Mary Carolyn Huffine Word. He had lived in Woodward, Tuttle, Norman and Oklahoma City for many years. Eric worked for the Oklahoma State Health Department as supervisor in the Shipping and Receiving Dept. He adored his grandparents and loved his cat "Meek". His grandparents Lucille Huffine, Idys Frank Turner, Anna Turner and Marshall Word, preceded him in death. Survivors include, his mother, Mary Carolyn Huffine Word Roller of Harlingen, Texas; his father, Richard Word of Oklahoma City; a brother, Joshua Word and his wife Veronica of San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Kirsten Word of Harlingen, Texas; a niece, Emily Word of San Diego, Calif.; grandparents, H.V. Huffine and wife Joan of La Feria, Texas, and Elta Word of Oklahoma City; aunt, Becky Ernest and husband Melvin of Norman; uncles, Jimmy Finley Huffine of Grapevine, Texas; Bill Turner and wife Lou of Tuttle and Bill Word and wife Janie of Enid; great aunts, Eletha Jessup of Tuttle, Norma Ruth White of Noble, Okla., Lucille Anna Huffine of Lawton, Okla.; great uncle, Jim Huffine of Ann Arbor, Mich.; numerous cousins and friends. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday Aug. 11, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Tuttle. Interment followed at the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, Okla. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle, 702 Chicksha Ave., Chicsha, Okla. 79018 (405) 224-4266. 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 Obituary, August 15, 2006 MICHAEL EDWARD VERA Michael Edward Vera, 13, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville. Michael is survived by his parents, Everardo Jr. and Corina F. Vera; sister, Jazmin L. Vera; twin brother, Matthew Everett Vera; paternal grandparents, Everardo Sr. and Gloria Montalvo Vera; maternal grandparents, Juan E. and Dorothy Flores. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 Cavity Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78521, a Dignity Memorial Provider, (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 EditionObituaries - August 14, 2006 DEATH NOTICES JESUS OCHOA, 69, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at Sunshine Heaven in Olmito, Texas. He was a native of Monter-rey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and a Brownsville resident for many years. Services will be held under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., 956-542-5511. OFELIA S. SALAZAR, 81, passed away, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. No local services will be held. A visitation with rosary will be held at Funeraria Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 East Harrison St. (956)542-2222. OBITUARIES JESUS G. RAMOS Jesus G. Ramos, 81, died early Saturday, August 12, 2006, after a valiant struggle with cancer, at his home in Villa Nueva, in Brownsville. He died as he wished: at home, on the land on which he was born. Although the disease won this battle, it cannot over-come the memories of his fighting spirit, his generosity, nor the inspiration he gave to his children. Mr. Ramos was born on Dec. 12, 1924 to Elvira Trevino Ramos of Villa Nueva and Martin Ramos of Rio Hondo. He was a deco-rated veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Air Force in the European/African Theater where he received two bronze stars, and one silver cluster, among others. Although at the time of his entry into the service he had a limited education and com-mand of English, he overcame this to rise to the rank of sergeant and later served as a technical instructor. In 1948 he married Maria Rosa (Rosie) Ramirez, and moved to East Chicago, Indiana, where he worked for Inland Steel. In 1953 he moved his family to Gary, Indiana, where he was an active member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Holy Rosary Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ramos were both proud of their Valley roots and helped found two social clubs, the "Latineers" and the "Texans," to keep their connection to home strong. He retired after 35 years of service at Inland. In 1988 he and his wife returned to his boyhood home to live. His children remember him as a very active, energetic, brilliant and curious man always busy and always learning. As such he was a master of many, many skills which he generously shared with others. It was not uncommon for him to drop everything if a friend needed a hand and help neighbors build additions to their homes, re-wire rooms, refurbish basements, etc. His generosity extended to helping many people from the lower Valley find work in northern Indiana, and his children remember many times housing other families in the basement apartment he constructed, until they had the money for their own homes. He was a master gardener and proud of the produce he brought to the table from his little garden, especially his chiles. He en-joyed cooking, carpentry, and the company of his many friends. In addition, he loved old movies and could recite nearly every star, supporting actor, and director of the 1940's films he would view with his children. Although Mr. Ramos was orphaned at a young age and never completed school past the sixth grade, he inspired his three children to work hard at their education and to attend college. They fondly remember how articulate he was (in both languages) and his gift for descriptive storytelling. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosie, his parents, his grandfather, Atanacio Trevino, and his brother Martin Ra-mos. Survivors, include his current spouse, Maria Cristina; his children, Elvira, of Brownsville, Jesus, Jr., of Lombard, Illinois, and Di-ana, of Sacramento, CA; his grandchildren, Daniel of Brownsville and Katarina and Gregorio, of Lombard, Illinois; three brothers, Margarito Guzman, Brownsville, and Gilberto Ramos, and Alfredo Ramos, of Florida. He is also survived by his wife's children, Rosa Elva Campos and Hilario Campos, both of Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico and Daniel Campos of Brownsville. He is further survived by many, many other relatives and friends, and used to joke that he was related in some way to most of the fami-lies of Brownsville. Cousins that survive him are Maria Magdalena Cruz, Maria Guadalupe Garcia, Alberto Garza Ramos, Clara Ramos and Maria Hilaria Ramos. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Monday, August 14, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home with a rosary to be re-cited at 7 p.m. and a prayer service at 8:15 p.m. Funeral services for Jesus G. Ramos will be held at tomorrow, Tuesday, August 15, 2006 , at 1 p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Buena Vista Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered at graveside by the American Legion Post 43 Honor Guard. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956)546-7111. JUAN S. MARTINEZ Juan S. Martinez, 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 12, 2006, at his residence. He is survived by his children Juan Javier Martinez, Maricela Vega, Blanca G. Gutierrez, Mario Martinez, Julie Zamora, Norma Ward, Perla Lauro, Jose Alberto Martinez, Cesar Martinez, and Noemi Bunting, 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 14, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, August 15, 2006, at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow to Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd., Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956)542-2583. LOURDES C. SALAZAR Lourdes C. Salazar, 75, passed away on August 10, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan T. and Genoveva Carrejo; sisters Oralia Rivera, Nereida Cavazos and Yolanda Car-rejo. She is survived by her daughters; Elsa S. Rodriguez, Emma S. Benavidez and Lourdes (John) Gonzalez; grandchildren Barbara Benavidez, Jessica Ramirez, Lizette Ramirez, Claudia Rodriguez, Rene Rodriguez, Jr., all of Brownsville, Texas; Melissa (Rick) A. Tamayo, of Harlingen, Texas and Amanda Ramirez of Grand Prarie, Texas; great-grandchildren Brandon Solis, Ricardo Tamayo, Jr., and Lauren Tamayo, sisters; Lydia Tamayo of Brownsville, Maria del Refugio Melendez of Brownsville, Texas and Graciela Carrejo of California and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Valley Baptist Medical Center (MICU), doctors, nurses and staff, Alfredo De La Fuente and Treviño Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2006, at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be John Gonzalez, Rick Tamayo, Juan Pablo Gomez, Logan Walker, Henry Gutierrez II, Rene Rodriguez, Jr., Robert Gomez, and Alfredo De La Fuente. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd., Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956)542-2583. LETICIA AGUILAR Leticia Aguilar, 34, of Brownsville, Texas entered into eternal rest on August 12, 2006, at her residence. She was born on March 13, 1972 in Brownsville, Texas. Letty graduated from Porter High School in 1990. While attending St. Mary's University, she was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Eight years after being diagnosed with transverse myletis, she obtained her bachelor's degree in English from St. Mary's University and the University of Texas at Brownsville. She was preceded in death by her father, Esequiel Aguilar, Sr.; and grandparents, Jesus Aguilar, Consuelo Aguilar and Ernesto Oliveira, Sr. Letty is survived by her mother, Gloria Aguilar; brother, Ezequiel Aguilar, Jr. (Teri Danish); niece, Aria Kelly Aguilar (Janie Ro-darte); and many uncles, aunts, cousins, family members and friends. Visitation will be held today Monday, August 14, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. at Fu-neraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Garden. Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Aguilar, Roel Aguilar, Rolando Aguilar, Jr., Hector Hernandez, Marq A. Johnson, Robert Pera-les, Jr., O.G. Rodriguez and Freddy Torres, Jr. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. 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 13, 2006 DEATH NOTICES JUAN SUAREZ MARTINEZ, 79, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at his residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, (956) 542-2583. LETICIA AGUILAR, 34, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, (956) 546-7111. JESUS RAMOS, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 12, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, (956)546-7111. OBITUARIES MODESTO ESCOBEDO JR. Modesto Escobedo Jr., 84, of Brownsville entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at Sunshine Haven Hospice Care Facility. A devoted and loving son and brother, Modesto took care of his parents and his sister, Dora, until the Lord called them home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Modesto and Juanita Escobedo, and four sisters, Ma. Magdalena Garza, Sara E. Arreola, Juanita E. Garza and Dora Elvia E. Cruz. He was a loyal and faithful member of Templo Emmanuel Assembleas de Dios. Left to mourn his passing and eternally treasure his memory are his two brothers, Rev. Daniel Escobedo from Austin, Texas, and Rev. Ruben Escobedo, from Brownsville, Texas; three sisters, Beatriz E. Vega from Austin, Texas, Elizabeth Barroso from Mar-shall, Mich., and Lydia Escobedo from Houston, Texas; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at 3 p.m. and continue through 9 p.m. with a prayer service scheduled for 7 p.m. in the evening at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, with a 10 a.m. chapel service at Darling-Mouser. Internment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Family members will serve as Mr. Escobedo's pall-bearers. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, (956) 546-7111. NARCISA RUBIO PEÑA Narcisa Rubio Peña, 80 years old, of Brownsville, Texas, entered into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at Valley Baptist Hospital, surrounded in the loving embrace of her family. She is survived by her children, Lucila Pacheco, Ramon Peña, Francisco Peña, Paula Ramirez, Maria Ayala, Martin Peña, Nancy Garcia, Maria G. Nelson, Juan A. Peña, Gricelda Ramos, Perla Almaraz, Blanca Peña, Reynaldo Peña and Maricelda Peña; 33 grand-children and 47 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Peña; her parents, Bernarda R. Rubio and Francisco Rubio; siblings Jose Rubio, Ricardo Rubio; children Aurora Peña, Graciela Peña and Armando Peña; grandchildren Ismael Vasquez and Jose Antonio Peña. Visitation will be held at Treviño Funeral Home Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at Our Lady of Good Counsel. The funeral procession will depart at 1:30 pm. from the funeral home to the church. Interment will follow at Villa Nueva Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Juan Antonio Peña, Ricardo Pacheco, Rolando Almaraz, Miguel Ramos, Gabriel Nelson and Christopher Peña. Honorary pallbearers will be Ramon Peña, Francisco Peña and Martin Peña. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas, 78520, (956) 542-2583. DANIEL CORREA Daniel G. Correa Jr. went into eternal rest on Aug. 11, 2006, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on April 17, 1935, in Brownsville, Texas. He lived in Sweeny, Texas. Mr. Correa was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Correa; and his mother, Amalia Gonzalez; brother Jose Alberto Correa; and granddaughter Amber L. Correa. Mr. Correa is survived by his brother, Carlos Correa; sister Rosario Correa; wife Elvia G. Correa; children Diana Gaytan of Bay City, Daniel Correa III of Bay City, Noe Correa of Sweeny, Texas, Jorge Correa, Bay City; grandchildren Juan F. Montemayor Jr., Richard Gaytan Jr., Jasmine D. Gaytan, Daniella Correa, Brandon Rogers, Noellyne Correa, Crystal L. Correa, Ashly Correa, Jorge D. Correa; and great-grandchildren Marissa Montemayor, Christian Montemayor, Marcus Montemayor, Caleb Montemayor. Visitation will be today, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel Service will be on Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Full military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 43 Veterans Honor Guard. Serving as pallbearers will be Juan F. Montemayor Jr., Richard Gaytan Jr., Brandon W. Rogers, George Garza, Paul Garza, Jaime Correa, and honorary pallbearers are Christian Montemayor and Marcus Montemayor. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. 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 12, 2006 LORENZO MACHUCA, 61, of San Benito passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center. A fu-neral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito. Interment will follow to San Benito City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. ESPERANZA GARCIA CASTILLO, 82, of San Benito passed away on Aug. 10, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Ramirez in Matamoros. Interment will follow to Ejido Palo Blanco Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. LOURDES C. SALAZAR Lourdes C. Salazar, 75, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan T. and Genoveva Carrejo; sisters Oralia Rivera, Nerieda Cavazos and Yolanda Car-rejo. She is survived by her daughters, Elsa S. Rodriguez, Emma S. Benavidez and Lourdes (John) Gonzalez; grandchildren, Barbara Benavidez, Jessica Ramirez, Lizette Ramirez, Claudia Rodriguez and Rene Rodriguez Jr., all of Brownsville, Melissa (Rick) A. Tamayo of Harlingen and Amanda Ramirez of Grand Prairie, Texas; great-grandchildren Brandon Solis, Ricardo Tamayo Jr. and Lauren Tamayo; sisters Lydia Tamayo of Brownsville, Maria del Refugio Melendez of Brownsville and Graciela Carrejo of Califor-nia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Valley Baptist Medical Center (MICU), doctors, nurses and staff and Treviño Funeral Home. Visitation will be held today, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation will resume from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with reci-tation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be John Gonzalez, Rick Tamayo, Juan Pablo Gomez, Logan Walker, Henry Gutierrez II, Rene Rodriguez Jr., Robert Gomez and Alfredo De La Fuente. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas, 78520, (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 11, 2006 EPHRON HUGHES, 91, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at Ebony Lake Health Care. There will be no local services. Services and burial will be in Knoxville, Ill. under the direction of Hurd-Hendricks F.H., (309) 289-4121. Local arrangements were entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. MISS BERTHA DILIA GONZALES, 74, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at Sun-shine Haven in Olmito. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Fu-neral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. ELWOOD LEE PETERSON, 63, passed away Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. There will be no local services. Services and burial will be held in Champion, Ohio under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of War-ren, Ohio 1-800-433-7186. Local arrangements were entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., 546-7111. ALBERTA ESTRADA, 74, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at her residence. She was a native of Las Canoas, Mu-nicipio de Cardenas, SLP, Mexico and had been a Brownsville resident for many years. Services will be held under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. ZULEMA G. GONZALEZ Zulema G. Gonzalez, 84, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Brownsville Good Samaritan Nursing Home on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006. She was born in Rancho El Gomeño, Matamoros, Tamaulipas Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband Jesus Gonzalez; two granddaughters, Teresita Saldana and Mary Melissa Salazar; and two brothers, Emiliano Garza and Federico Garza Jr. Survivors include her children, Maria del Carmen (Albert) Zepeda, Maria Concepcion (Jesus) Saldaña, Reynaldo (Margarita) Gonzalez, Irma Imelda (Ruben) Saldaña and Ana Maria (Ocie Michael) Endsley, all of Brownsville. Also surviving are 11 grandchil-dren, Sandra Salazar of Austin, Norma (Gustavo) Almanza of Laredo, Jesus (Irma H.) Saldaña Jr. of Laredo, Jaime Saldaña of Brownsville, Isela (Roy) Poy of San Antonio, Reynaldo (Dolores) Gonzalez Jr., Luis Carlos Gonzalez, Armando De Anda, Ruben Saldaña Jr., Ocie Michael Endsley Jr. and Kimberly Endsley, all of Brownsville. Four great-grandchildren survive her as well, Clarissa Mei Poy of San Antonio and Ryan Isaiah Saldaña, Lindsey Victoria Saldaña and Kathleen Saldaña all of Laredo. Her brother that survives her is Daniel Garza of Brownsville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, in the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home Chapel, 945 Palm Blvd. Mass of resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1914 Barnard. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jesus Saldaña Jr., Jaime Saldaña, Reynaldo Gonzalez, Jr., Luis Carlos Gonzalez, Armando De Anda, Ruben Saldaña, Jr. and Ocie Michale Endsley, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Sandra Salazar, Norma Almanza, Isela Poy and Kimberly Endsley. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. LAURA VILLARREAL Laura Villarreal, 39, was called by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her father, Luciano Villarreal Sr. She is survived by her sons, Chris and Eric Anthony Villarreal; her mother, Maria G. Villarreal; her sisters and brothers, Lydia V. Soto (Nieves Jose), Leticia B. Gonzales, Leo Villarreal (Dalia) of Fort Worth, Luciano Villarreal Jr., and Luci Sanchez (Roel); nieces and nephews, Christina and Trey Aycock, Erica B. Gonzales, Amy L. and Malachi Gonzales, Monica Cole, Joe Daniel Cole, Steven and Jennifer Villarreal, Edward James and Cal Ramos, Melissa and Lionel Villarreal, and Leo Ross Villarreal; and numerous aunts and uncles. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Nieves Jose Soto, Benito Pena, Roel Sanchez, Omar Jaramillo, Joe Daniel Cole and Margarito Soto Jr. 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. 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 10, 2006 ALVAH T. "JIMMY" ALLOWAY JR.[/b], 75, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006. Arrangements are pending with San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 W. Highway 77, San Benito, (956) 361-9192 LOIS EARLE ATEN[/b] Lois Earle Aten, 71, long time resident and piano teacher, was called home to be with the Lord on Sun-day, Aug. 6, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. The daughter of Earl and Maude Hamilton, she was born April 16, 1935, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, where she was raised and graduated from high school. She began taking private piano lessons at an early age, and was the pianist for the First Christian Church there from the time she was 16 when she began her piano teaching career which continued for 55 years. She attended Midwest Christian College in Oklahoma City and was married to the Rev. Wilbur R. Aten in April 1955, living in Peabody, Kansas; Pierre, South Dakota; and Borger, Texas, prior to moving to Brownsville in 1967. During the nearly 40 years she lived in Brownsville, she taught a number of ladies Bible study classes. A member of the Texas Music Teachers Association and an active member of the American College of Musicians, in addition to her piano teaching, she was chairman of the National Piano Guild Auditions locally for many years, participating in numerous musical activities throughout the Valley. She was preceded in death by her parents. Having departed this life, she leaves her husband of 51 years; four sons, Mark of Los Fresnos, Scott, and his wife, Lisa, of Cleburne, Texas, Lane, and his wife, Mary, of Brownsville and Todd and his wife, Leigh, of Brownsville; two granddaughters, Lindsay and Kelsay Aten of Cleburne; one brother, Dale, and his wife, Annette, of Hinton, Oklahoma; one niece, An-drea Hamilton Wendorf of Dallas, Texas; other relatives, friends and her piano students who will miss her greatly. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Buena Vista Funeral Home, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at International Christian Cen-ter, 2855 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville. Graveside services will be held privately. Honorary pallbearers will be Andreas Lewis, James Gale, Patrick Senior and Ralph Wellington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the International Seamen's Center, P.O. Box 4033, Brownsville, TX 78523-4033. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Buena Vista Funeral Home, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. LUIS ANGEL MARTINEZ Luis Angel Martinez entered into the loving arms of the Lord at the age of 16 years on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, in Hammon, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jesus Aurelio Martinez. Luis Angel is survived by his loving family, parents Armando Martinez and Maria Esther Gomez Martinez; brothers and sister Jesus Armando Martinez, Zulema Celeste Martinez and Nicolas Martinez; paternal grandmother Maria Guadalupe Martinez; maternal grandparents Jesus Gomez Ramirez and Ninfa Salinas; uncles Jorge, Jesus, Luis Carlos, Gustavo, Valentin, Vicente and Damian; aunts Guadalupe, Blanca, Guillermina, Giselle, Esmeralda, Leticia and numerous other relatives. Visitations and funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. MARIA ELISA CASAS Maria Elisa Casas, 41, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Aug. 9, 2006. She made this world a bet-ter place. She is survived by her husband, Julio Casas; her two children, Elisha and Stefan; her parents, George and Elisa Urbina; and her siblings, Jeaneet, Daisy and George. For 17 years, Maria Elisa Casas had the toughest job in the Navy being a Navy wife: taking care of the home, raising two Navy brats and having a full time job while her husband was on deployment. She graduated from Porter High School in 1983. She married in 1986 and moved to Hawaii to be with her husband. In 1989, she moved to San Diego, Calif., and lived there for 14 years. In 2003, her husband re-tired from the Navy and decided to come back to Brownsville, Texas. She was a doctor's assistant for more than 15 years. She left behind many friends in San Diego and the Rio Grande Valley area, Marina, Claudia, Thelma, Jessie, Empy, Luisita, Annita, Alejandra, Yolanda, Dr. Minto, Elizabeth, Mari, Cristi, Brenda, Mel Andrea, Reynaldo, Rosie, Nora.. Lord Jesus Christ! Through Thy Sign of Eternal Love, open Heaven today and take Maria Elisa Casas into the Realm of Thy Heavenly Father that she may reign with Thee now and forever. Amen. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Cathedral Catholic Church with burial to follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas, 78520, (956) 542-2583. MARIA F. CAVAZOS Maria F. Cavazos, 85, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006. She was born at El Carmen Ranch, Texas, and had lived most of her life in Brownville. She was a very loving and caring person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her husband, Jesus Narciso Cavazos, preceded Maria in death. She is survived by 10 children, Esmerjildo Cavazos, Tomasa C. Garza, Faustina C. Marrero, Hortensia Cavazos, Jesus N. Cavazos Jr., Maria Del Carmen C. Serrata, Pedro Narciso Cavazos, Guadalupe C. Ward, Carolina C. Gutierrez and Esequiel Cavazos; a sister, Guadalupe Flores; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with an evening service at 7 p.m. at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Committal services will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pastor Frank Cavazos will officiate the evening prayer, funeral and committal services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2006 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, August 9, 2006 EUSEBIO CASTILLO LOPEZ Eusebio Castillo Lopez, 81, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was born on Dec. 16, 1924, in Pautlan, Puebla, Mexico. He is preceded in death by a sister. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years of marriage, Micaela Lopez; a daughter, Eulalia Lopez of Brownsville; three sons: Eusebio Lopez of Yuma, Ariz., Manuel Lopez of Plano, Texas, and his youngest son, Eusebio Lopez of Puebla, Mexico. He is also survived by three brothers, three sisters, all of Brownsville, and four grandchildren. A visitation and a holy rosary were held on Tuesday. A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, at Delta North Chapel. Entombment will follow at Buena Vista Mausoleum Chapel of Peace. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors Family Owned and Operated, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. DANIEL GONZALEZ Daniel Gonzalez, 68, went to be with the Lord Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Daniel worked for Marathon LeTourneau at the Port of Brownsville since 1970 and later retired from AmFELS. In the 1960s, he worked for several dredging companies and participated in dredging operations along the Texas Gulf Coast from Houston/Galveston to the Brownsville Ship Channel. He loved working in the maritime industry and was a true do-it-yourselfer who enjoyed working on home improvement projects all his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Adriana Garza, Daniel Gonzalez and Silveria Garza. He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Gonzalez; his children, Daniel Gonzalez III (Cristina), Lupita G. Vera (Mario), and Lucy Garza (Jose); seven grandchildren; his brothers, Roberto Olvera and Juan Gonzalez; and a sister, Evangelina Villegas; and numerous other family members. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. JOSE R. GARZA Jose R. Garza, 45, entered into eternal rest with the Lord Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at Brownsville Nursing & Rehab Center. Mr. Garza is survived by his loving wife, Leonora Garza; stepson, Luis Alberto Rodriguez; two sisters-in-law: Maria Sylvia Barragan and Maricela Rangel; three brothers-in-law: Jorge Rodriguez, Juan Pablo Jaime and Jose Reyes; an uncle, Esteban Molina; an aunt, Maria de la Luz Molina; and two sisters: Raquel Gutierrez and Bertha Gutierrez. Visitations and a holy rosary were held on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006. Visitations will resume from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a chapel service at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Holy Family." Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd. (956) 544-1171. LOIS EARLE ATEN Lois Earl Aten, 71, long time resident and piano teacher, was called home to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. The daughter of Earl and Maude Hamilton, she was born April 16, 1935, in Shattuck, Okla., where she was raised and graduated from high school. She began taking private piano lessons at an early age and was the pianist for the First Christian Church there from the time she was 16 when she began her piano teaching career, which continued for 55 years. She attended Midwest Christian College in Oklahoma City and was married to the Rev. Wilbur R. Aten in April 1955, living in Peabody, Kan., Pierre, S.D., and Borger, Texas, prior to moving to Brownsville in 1967. During the nearly 40 years she lived in Brownsville, she taught a number of ladies Bible study classes. A member of the Texas Music Teachers Association and an active member of the American College of Musicians, in addition to her piano teaching, she was chairman of the National Piano Guild Auditions locally for many years, participating in numerous musical activities throughout the Valley. She was preceded in death by her parents. Having departed this life, she leaves her husband of 51 years; four sons: Mark, of Los Fresnos; Scott and his wife, Lisa, of Cleburne, Texas; Lane and his wife, Mary, of Brownsville; and Todd and his wife, Leigh, of Brownsville; two granddaughters: Lindsay and Kelsay Aten, of Cleburne; one brother, Dale and his wife, Annette, of Hinton, Okla.; one niece, Andrea Hamilton Wendorf, of Dallas, Texas; other relatives, friends and her piano students who will miss her greatly. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Buena Vista Funeral Home, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at International Christian Center, 2855 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville. Graveside services will be held privately. Honorary pallbearers will be Andreas Lewis, James Gale, Patrick Senior and Ralph Wellington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the International Seamen's Center, P.O. Box 4033, Brownsville, TX 78523-4033. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Buena Vista Funeral Home, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, TX 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 - August 8, 2006 LOIS EARL ATEN, 71, passed away on Sunday Aug. 6, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78521. The funeral home can be reached at (956) 541-5400. RUTH MARIE METZGER Absent from the body present with the Lord, Ruth Marie Metzger had her graduation today, Aug. 7, 2006, at the age of 75. Ruth was born Sept. 16, 1930, in Glen Clove, Long Island, N.Y., 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 wonderful 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, 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, Eliza-beth (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 will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. and an evening service at 7 p.m., today, Aug. 8, 2006, in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Mike, William, Jeffery Metzger, Steve Cody II, Chad Kovar and William Metzger Jr. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in memory of Ruth to one of her favorite 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. The funeral home can be reached at (956) 399-2274. A special thanks goes out to Dr. Darvy Fuller, Dr. K and staff at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville, for all their loving care. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. The funeral home can be reached at (956) 546-7111. JOSEFINA V. CANTU Josefina V. Cantu, 94, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 6, 2006. She and her husband, Tomas C. Cantu owned and operated La Colonial Grocery Store in San Benito until retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tomas C. Cantu; her parents, Simon and Nicolasa Sanchez Villarreal; one sis-ter and two brothers. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Oralia Villarreal (Arnoldo) of Brownsville, Hilda Strickland (James) of Hous-ton; three sons, Tomas C. Cantu Jr. of Houston, Carlos C. Cantu (Maria) of Brownsville, and Simon V. Cantu (Josefina) of San Benito; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Julia V. Barrios of California and Concepcion V. Muñoz of Brownsville; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a kind and loving person with a great sense of humor who always saw the goodness in people whom she met. Her sons and daughters thank her for being such a loving and caring mother. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Sister Jane, Father Mathew, and to the Mother of Perpetual Help Nursing Home staff for the care and compassion that was extended to Mrs. Cantu. They will remain eternally grate-ful to them for all they did while she was in their care, and to Dr. Lorenzo Pelly and the Valley Baptist Hospital staff. Visitation for Mrs. Cantu will be from 1 to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. today, Aug. 8, 2006, at San Benito Funeral Home Chapel A. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday Aug. 9, 2006, at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park, San Benito. Funeral arrangements are under the care of San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 West Hwy 77, San Benito, TX 78586. The funeral home can be reached at (956) 361-9192 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 7, 2006 JOSEFINA V. CANTU[/b], 94, of San Benito, passed away, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center of Brownsville. Services are pending at San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 W. Hwy. 77, San Benito, 78586 (956) 361-9192. [b]PABLO ANZALDUA[/b], 92 passed away on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd. (956)544-1171. GUADALUPE BECERRA GONSALEZ Guadalupe Becerra Gonsalez, 94, passed away Saturday afternoon at Valley Regional Medical Center. Survivors include: two sons, Benjamin Becerra, Jose Becerra; three daughters, Olga, Benita, Obdulia; two brothers, Alfredo, Samuel; one sister, Esther; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Escobedo Funeral Home in Matamoros, Tamps. Local arrangements are under Delta Funeral Di-rectors, Family Owned and Operated, (956)542-2222. FRANCISCA G. LOPEZ Mrs. Francisca G. Lopez, 72, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Sunday, August 6, 2006, at Valley Grande Manor sur-rounded by her loving family. Mrs. Lopez, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; Felipe and Catalina Gracia, her sister, Ramona Saldaña, and her brother Jose Gracia. Left to mourn her death and forever cherish her memory are her husband of 50 years Nicolas Lopez; her daughter Guadalupe (Rodolfo) Renteria, of Brownsville, Texas; her three sons, Nicolas (Elsa) Lopez, of Laredo, Texas, Francisco (Carmen) Lopez and Rodolfo (Guadalupe) Lopez both from Houston, Texas, 16 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by her sister Guadalupe Gracia, from Brownsville, Texas and 2 brothers, Roberto (Yolanda) Gracia from Brownsville, Texas and Catarino (Elva) Gracia from Olmito, Texas. Visitation will begin today, Monday, August 7, 2006, at 9 a.m. and continue through 9 p.m. with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. this evening at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. The Mass of Resurrection will be tomorrow, Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Christ, the King Catholic Church followed by interment at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Family members will be honored to serve as Mrs. Lopez's pallbearers. 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 6, 2006 CRISANTA P. GONZALEZ Crisanta P. Gonzalez, 58, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco Perez and Maria Rocha. Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her loving children, Jose Gonzalez and Aurora Casas of Brownsville. Also surviving three brothers, Eduardo Rocha, Francisco Perez and Juan Jesus Perez; and three sisters, Ana Duran, Patricia Rocha and Librada Perez and numer-ous other relatives. Visitations were held on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of the Arch Angels from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will be held today, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Guerra Chapel of the Arch Angels. A Chapel Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 2255 Southmost Road. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. JUAN EGUIA Juan Eguia, 37, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Garcia Eguia. Juan is survived by his loving mother, Santos Hernandez; his two children, Juan Eguia Jr. and Marisol Eguia; four brothers, Jose Eguia, Horacio Eguia, Hector Eguia and Ernesto Eguia; and two sisters, Maria Ruiz and Guadalupe Hernández. Also surviving numerous other relatives. Visitations will be held today, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of the Holy Family from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service recited at 7 p.m. A chapel funeral service will be held on Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at Guerra Chapel of the Holy Family at 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Santa Rosalia Cemetery. 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 5, 2006 VICTOR ESPARZA Victor Esparza, 67, passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family. Victor Esparza is preceded in death by his father, Lucio Esparza Gutierrez; mother, Simona Cazarez Medina and brother, Juan N. Esparza. He is survived by his wife; Lidia Esparza; children, Victor M. Esparza, Lucio Esparza, Juana G. Esparza, Bertha L. Esparza and Jose G. Esparza; brothers and sisters; Bertha Frayne, Blanca Irma Gnamm, Sandra Esparza, Luis Esparza, Lucio Esparza and Lupita Esparza and several grandchildren. Visitation was held from 3 to 10 p.m., with a recitation of a holy rosary at 7 p.m., Friday, August 4, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel Service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 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 4, 2006 JOE RUCKER, 62, of Port Isabel passed away on Aug. 3, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Chapel By The Sea at South Padre Island, Texas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, (956) 546-7111. BLANCA EMMA GARCIA Blanca Emma Garcia, 76, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at Sunshine Heaven in Olmito. She is survived by her brother, Arnoldo Francisco Garcia, and one daughter, Maria Elena Santos (Florencio) of Brownsville. Visitations were held on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary recited at 7 p.m., at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of the Arch Angels. A Chapel Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Friday, Aug.4, 2006, at Guerra Chapel of the Arch Angels. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. EDELMIRO GUZMAN Edelmiro "Milo" Guzman, 74, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006. He was born on June 29, 1932, in Brownsville. He also participated in the Brownsville fast pitch baseball leagues in the '50s and '60s. He was preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Ramirez Guzman; sister Gracie Fondora; and a brother, Moises Guzman. Milo, as he was known by all his friends, was employed by El Globo supermarket. He previously worked for H-E-B, Royal Mart and Valley Mart. Milo was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He left the military with the rank of sergeant. He is survived by his wife, Oralia Manzano Guzman; his sons, Edelmiro Guzman Jr. from Pharr, Alfredo Guzman from McAllen and their children, his loving daughter, Belinda Newton (Jim) of Wisconsin; son Richard Guzman (Belinda) of Brownsville; his grandson, who he adored, Matthew J. Guzman of Los Angeles, Calif.; his loving granddaughter, Miranda Guzman of Brownsville; his little princess, Samantha N. Guzman (Newton) of Wisconsin; brother Rene Guzman of Montgomery, Texas, Eddie Guzman of Houston, Texas, and a sister, Dora Treviño of Kalamazoo, Mich. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Full military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 43 Veterans Honor Guard. Serving as pallbearers will be Richard Guzman, Matthew J. Guzman, Jim Newton, Ramiro Garcia, Victor Leal and Ralph Carazco. 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

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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/an/GhB.2ACE/948.1 Message Board Post: Found this info: Myron R. Williams born 23 Jun 1898, died 5 Sept 1973, Single 506-44-2334. Suggest you contact the Brownsville Herald or the library/Genealogy Dept at University of Texas of Brownsville, they might find the obit in their archives. Jay