The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, August 3, 2006 ELADIA S. RODRIGUEZ Eladia S. Rodriguez, 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at her residence sur-rounded by her loving family. Mrs. Rodriguez is preceded in death by her husband, Jose M. Martinez; mother Carmen Saldivar; fa-ther Nicolas Saldivar; sister Florencia S. Lopez and nephew Sergio Gonzalez. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Dorina Gonzalez, Carmen G. Lerma (Juan), Pablo Gonzalez (Lupita), Ana Leticia Espino (Raul), Dr. Johnny Lerma, Carmen "Lita" Lerma, Dr. Hector Lerma, Paul Gonzalez Jr., Lupita Arguelles, Diana Garza, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held today, 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 at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Dr. Johnny Lerma, Dr. Hector Lerma, Mark Espino, Raul Espino Sr., Ramiro Martinez Rodriguez and Jose E. Arguelles. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. 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 2, 2006 DR. GEORGE D. THOMPSON Dr. George D. Thompson of West, died Monday, July 31, 2006, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Thompson was born in Hillsboro, Texas, on Aug. 12, 1924, to Anderson Eugene Thompson and Flora May Simmons Thompson. He entered the United States Army Air Corps immediately before graduating from Hillsboro High School. He enlisted on April 15, 1943, and served three and a half years. After training in several bases in the United States, he spent the later part of the war in the China, Burma India Command, and flew "The Hump" as a navigator-radio operator in C-46 and C-47 planes. After his discharge in 1946, he started his college work at Hillsboro Jr. College. From there he transferred to Baylor University, Waco, Texas, and in May 1949 graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in psychology with a minor in education. In August 1950, he received his Master of Arts with a major in counseling and guidance with a minor in clinical psychology. Several years later, he returned to Baylor University, and earned his doctorate in education degree in June 1961, having a major in administrative education and a minor in curriculum and supervision. On June 9, 1949, he married his wife of 57 years, Martha Demetra Musgrave Thompson at the First Baptist Church in Hillsboro, Texas. His teaching experience included every level from elementary through high school in the Edinburg Texas School system. His administrative work began at La Vega Independent School District, Waco, Texas, in 1954 as pupil personnel director. In 1955, he was made assistant high school principal, and in that year, he was elected junior-senior high school principal. From La Vega, he moved to Alvin Independent School District, Alvin, Texas, from 1960-64 as high school principal. The move was then made to the Port Arthur Independent School District, Port Arthur, Texas, as director of secondary education, and later was made assistant superintendent of instruction until 1974. The summer of 1974, he moved to the Rio Grande Valley as professor of education at the University of Pan American. He enjoyed the teaching of teachers in courses toward a degree that would qualify them for middle management educational positions. In 1985, he retired to the work of running a small ranch near Aquilla on land he dearly loved. A number of hobbies included the collecting of rare books, specializing in Winston S. Churchill, the American Civil War and Texana, along with ranching and public speaking. Some of the activities that he felt were meaningful were his becoming a deacon while at First Baptist Church in Edinburg. He served as an active deacon while in Alvin and Port Arthur. It was while in Port Arthur that he did much of his civic duties. He was vice president of the United Community Services, a member of the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Rotary Club and president in years 1971 and 1972. Several other organizations could be named. He was a consultant or director at six different universities with the Texas Association of Student Councils in summer workshops. At the time of his death, Dr. Thompson was a member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church and Dr. Cresson's Bible study class, which he dearly loved. When it was apparent that he could no longer attend, his concern was who would get the doughnut holes for his class. George was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mildred Estelle Thompson; and one step-sister, Dorothy Marie Crouch of Hillsboro, Texas. Family was one of the most important things in George's life. His grandchildren knew that if they were to be with their grandfather they were expected to learn at least one thing. Survivors include his wife, Demetra Musgrave Thompson of West, Texas; sons George David Thompson and wife Kay McCoy Thompson of West, Texas, and James Eugene Thompson and wife Vickie Jones Thompson of Abbott, Texas; six grandchildren, David Benjamin Thompson and wife Jamie Harris Thompson, Daniel Lee Thompson, and Whitney Lynn Thompson Mechell and husband Brian Mechell, all of West, Texas, Seth Anderson Thompson and wife Sarah Woodard Thompson of Waco, Texas, James Aaron Thompson of Waco, Texas, and Garrett Dee Thompson of Abbott, Texas. His sisters include Dorothy Mae Carter of Hillsboro, Texas, Enna Juanita Thompson Holgerson and husband Oscar John Holgerson of Clifton, Texas, Betty Jo Hughes Harris of Hillsboro, Texas, and Mary Evelyn Hughes Brown of Hernando, Miss. His brothers include Billy Dale Thompson and wife Yvonne Elizabeth Thompson of Red Oak, Texas, James Robert Hughes of Tulsa, Okla., and John Derrell Hughes Jr., of Hillsboro, Texas. Seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive him. The pallbearers will be George's six grandchildren. The honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Mike Reis, Dr. Bruce Cresson, Billy Davis, Roy Lipe, Calvin Bell, Lonnie Richardson, Oscar Holgerson, Livy Etter, Larry Willenborg and Lee Moore. The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey Bosque Chapel, 6101 Bosque Blvd. in Waco, with the Rev. Ron Durham officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation with the family was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Memorials may be made to the Wesley Woods Alzheimer Care Center in Waco or the building fund for Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com VIRGINIA RODRIGUEZ Virginia Rodriguez, 83, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Monday, July 31, 2006. Mrs. Rodriguez was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. She was also a devoted church member for over 50 years and an avid bingo player. She will be in our hearts forever and will be dearly missed. Mrs. Rodriguez is preceded in death by her husband, Clemente N. Rodriguez; parents Guadalupe and Juan Aldape; brothers Candelario, Salvador and Anselmo Aldape; sisters Juanita Aldape and Guadalupe Lerma. She is survived by her children, Irma Rodriguez, Roberto (Lynn) and Rosie Ibarra (Rene); grandchildren Robert Andrew Rodriguez, Karen Elizabeth Rodriguez, Virginia Lopez, Vanessa and Rene Ibarra; brothers Hilario, Evaristo and Bernardo Aldape; sisters Magdalena Lopez, Eloisa Tabares and Salome Cantu; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 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 at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006. Committal service will follow to Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Anselmo Aldape, Evaristo Aldape Jr., Ramon Arrendondo Jr., Rene Ibarra, Andres Guerrero Jr. and Antonio Cantu. Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78521, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. MARY RENE TROY KEESECKER Mrs. Mary Rene Troy Keesecker, 86, of 711 Matador Lane, Mesquite, Texas, passed away July 17, 2006, at Medical Center of Mesquite. She was born in Raton, N.M., to the late Agnes and Rene Troy on April 1, 1920. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Colorado and married Victor Carl Keesecker in New York City in February 1944. She taught English and literature in Brownsville, Texas, elementary and middle school level, from 1946 to 1964. They moved to Galveston in 1966 where she was a faithful member of Saint Peters Catholic Church. In 2001, they made a move to Mesquite to be close to family. Survivors include her husband, Victor Carl Keesecker; her son, Robert Alan Keesecker and his wife, Teresa Holloway Keesecker of Mesquite; two granddaughters, Angela Keesecker Rubert of Garland and Kristen Michelle Keesecker of Mesquite; and two great grandchildren, Christian Ashley Rupert and Gillian Grace Rupert of Garland, Texas. Her body has been donated to University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and there will be a Mass at Saint Peters in Galveston, Texas, prior to final internment at Calvary Mausoleum in Galveston, Texas, with time and date pending. If desired, memorial gifts should be made to your favorite charity or Saint Peters Catholic Church, 1804 69th St., Galveston, TX 77551. Mary Rene was an "angel in disguise" and loved by all. She will be truly missed and will now dwell in the house of the Lord forever. MARGARET KUEHLER Margaret "Margie" Kuehler, 57, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006, at her residence. She was born Aug. 17, 1949 in Brownsville, Texas, to Emil "Buddy" and Agnes K. Kuehler. Margaret graduated from Brownsville High School and was a member of the National Honor Society. She is survived by her mother, Agnes Belue Kuehler of Crowley, Texas; and her brothers, R.N. Kuehler of Houston, Texas, H.J. Kuehler of Leon, Mexico, and D.J. Kuehler of Brownsville, Texas. Margaret was preceded in death by her father, Emil A. Kuehler, and her brother, Wallis J. Kuehler. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at St. Francis Xavier Chapel, 304 West St., La Feria, with Deacon Genaro Ibarra officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home. JAVIER GOMEZ Javier Gomez, 42, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville He is survived by his loving parents, Martin and Maria Herminia Gomez; his brothers and sisters, Jose Raul (Minerva) Gomez, Maria Elena (Guadalupe) Saldivar, Ana Isabel (Alex) Gamez, Martha Leticia Gomez, M. Patricia Gomez and Alma Marisela Gomez. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 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. 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 Corp. He left the military with the rank of sergeant. He also participated in the Brownsville fast pitch baseball leagues in the '50s and '60s. He is survived by his wife, Oralia Manzano Guzman; daughter Belinda Newton (Jim) of Wisconsin; son Richard Guzman (Belinda) of Brownsville; his grandson who he adored, Matthew J. Guzman of Los Angeles, Calf.; 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, Michigan. Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Cathedral on Friday, Aug. 4, 2006. 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

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, August 1, 2006 Celso De Los Santos Garcia, 83, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400 Dignity Memorial Provider. Jose Flores, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006, at his residence in Rio Hondo. Prayer Services will be held at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday Aug. 2, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Las Yescas Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956) 399-1331. Eliza DeLeon, 85 of San Benito, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. today Aug. 1, 2006, at St. Ignacio Catholic Church in El Ranchito, Texas. Interment will follow at Garcia Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956) 399-1331. Josefina Mares, 85 of San Benito, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2006, at her residence in San Benito. Prayer Services will be held at 7 p.m., today, Tuesday Aug. 1, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday Aug. 2, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Cemetery in San Benito. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, San Benito, Texas Raquel C. Reyes, 65 of San Benito, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., today, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at El Salvador Assembly of God Church in San Benito. Interment will follow to Mont Meta Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, San Benito, Texas (956) 399-1331. [b]CARLOS DEL BOSQUE Carlos del Bosque, 87, entered into eternal rest to be with the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2006, at his home in Brownsville, Texas. He was born in Puebla, Mexico on April 19, 1919. His first wife, Sara Elena Marquez del Bosque and two sons, Lorenzo Ismael del Bosque and Carlos Mario del Bosque, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Cristina Candanoza del Bosque and his children: Martha Stekoll and husband, Mel, of Lockhart, Texas; Lilia Herrera, and husband, Faustino, of Harlingen, Texas; Jesus Antonio del Bosque of Harlingen, Texas; Sara Kouba and husband, Bob, of Newnan, Ga.; two daughters-in-law: Juanita del Bosque and Maria Luisa del Bosque; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and his step-children: Eloy Candanoza, Jesus Candanoza and Doris Martinez, and their families; two sisters and one brother; as well as a large extended family and many friends. Visitation will be held after 10 a.m., today, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006 with a 7 p.m. prayer service to be held at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home with cremation to follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 546-7111. MARION W. GRIFFIN Marion W. "Griff" Griffin, was born to Harry C. and Marcelene Wiley Griffin on Oct. 27, 1923. He was one of two children. Griff graduated from Connersville High School in 1941. He enjoyed music and played the alto saxophone and clarinet for the Club Savil Orchestra, during his high school years, and after that until he enlisted in the United States Navy. Griff was a Motor Machinist Mate First Class and served on the U.S.S. Fuller during World War II. During his tour of duty in the South Pacific, he landed in Bougainville and Okinawa with the U.S. Marine invasion forces. He was discharged from the Navy in 1946, and was married to Imogene Fallon, of Connersville, on June 11, 1947. After attending the University of Illinois, Griff was employed in the engineering department of American Kitchens and after moving to Ford, retired with 30 years of service in the supply department. After retirement, Imogene and Griff traveled extensively throughout the United States. They ultimately settled into a routine of wintering in South Texas and spending their summers in Michigan. Griff was a member of Warren Lodge #15, F. & A.M., where he received his Award of Gold in July 1998. He was also a member of Elks Lodge #1307 of Rushville, and the American Legion Post #1 of Connersville. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his first wife, Imogene. He is survived by his wife, Candida Schommer; his sister, Marcia (Gene) Wright of Connersville; two nephews, one niece and a cousin. A Masonic service will be held on Friday, Aug. 4, at Miller Funeral Home, 1704 Grand Ave., Connersville, Indiana 47331. (765) 825-5641. Memorial contributions may be made to the FMH Hospice Fund, 1941 Virginia Ave., Connersville, IN 47331. MARIA GUADALUPE GALVAN Maria Guadalupe Galvan, 77, went to eternal rest Monday, July 31, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father Cipriano Naranjo; mother, Catarina Cavasos; brother, Gilberto Naranjo; and son, Jose Angel Galvan. Mrs. Galvan is survived by her husband, Angel Galvan; daughters: Angelita Benavidez, Maria Anita Reyna (Ruben) from Houston, Susana Benavidez (Raul), Elizabeth Galvan from Brownsville; sons: Ismael Galvan from Georgia, Rafael Galvan from Houston, Armando Galvan, and Ricardo Galvan from Brownsville; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Brothers: Jose Angel Naranjo from Harlingen, Felipe Naranjo (Lupe) from San Benito; sisters: Paula Naranjo (Gilberto) from La Paloma, Matilde Naranjo (Miguel Valdez) from Washington, Rosa Naranjo (Robert Gonzalez) from Colorado, Virginia Naranjo De La Cruz, from La Feria and Josephina Naranjo Gomez Ubaldo; many nieces and nephews and special friends, Gloria Abete and Gloria De La Llata Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., today, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Church service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at 10 a.m. at New Life Center United Pentecostal 3665 Old Highway 77, Brownsville, Texas. Committal service will follow to Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers are Andrew Galvan, Ben Galvan, Jason Galvan, Bruce Weber, and Michael Reyna. Honorary pallbearers will be Raul Benavidez Jr., Kristian D. Galvan, Ruben Reyna Jr., Christopher Benavidez and Austin R. Weber. Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 Cavity Blvd., Brownsville, TX. 78521. 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 Edition Obituaries, July 31, 2006 ALBERTO E. BRAVO, 91, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd., (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, July 30, 2006 JUAN JOSE MORALES[/b], 55, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was a native of San Luis Potosi, state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and resident of Brownsville, Texas. Services will be held under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. JOSEFINA MARES, 85, passed away on July 29, 2006, at her residence in San Benito. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956) 399-1331. ESPIRIDIONA O. BERMUDEZ Espiridiona O. Bermudez, 56, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She was a life-time resident of Brownsville and was a home health provider. Left to mourn her death and forever cherish her memory is her loving family, her husband, Filiberto (Bird) Serna Jr.; one son, Adrian Bermudez; brothers and sisters Gammy Olvera, Andres Olvera, Arnoldo Tanguma, Alberto Tanguma, Maria G. Aguilar and Leonor Colesio. Visitations will be today, Sunday, July 30, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of Arch Angels. A 1 p.m. Chapel service will be held on Monday, July 31, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of Arch Angels with burial to 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, July 29, 2006 MARTIN VILLARREAL, 54, passed away on Tuesday July 27, 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 Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. CARLOS YADA, 82, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006, at the funeral home. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services are under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. GILBERT A. FLORES Gilbert A. Flores, Sr. 53, entered into eternal rest, to be with the Lord on July 29, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was born in Brownsville on May 10, 1953, to Eleanor Hamby Flores and Basilio A. Flores. Betin attended Brownsville public schools, Texas Southmost College, and earned his G.E.D specializing in furniture assembly. He worked for Lack's Furniture Store for a many years. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Pedro and Faustina A. Flores; his maternal grandparents, Nor-man C. and Maria M. Hamby; seven uncles, one aunt and five cousins. Surviving his loss are his parents; his children, Paul David Flores (Leah), Norma Linda Flores, Angela Morales, Veronica Leal and Gilbert A. Flores; his siblings, Norma E. Zamarripa (Juan), Johnny B. Flores (Berta), Eleannor F. Flacon (Eduardo) and Michael M. Flores (Melissa); 13 grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other relatives. Betin was a loving and caring person who loved sports. He enjoyed softball, basketball, football, and loved to go fishing. He will greatly be missed by all. We would like to to thank Drs. Karcoutly, N. Hussain, E. Kofman and L.R Pelly; and the Valley Baptist Medical Center staff at MICCU and 3rd floor for all the care given to our son, father, grandfather, and brother. God bless you all. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, July 29, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of the Ressurection will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Committal serv-ice will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Johnny B. Flores, Michael M. Flores, Roberto Garcia, Juan Zamarripa, Eduardo Falcon, Jerry Rocha and Carlos Bush. 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 - July 28, 2006 MARTIN VILLARREAL, 54, passed away Tuesday July 26, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be at Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangements are under the direc-tion of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. INFANT JANA BELL WILKERSON, was born and passed away on Monday, July 24, 2006, at Valley Reginal Medical Center in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd. (956) 541-5400. CARLOS YADA, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd. (956) 541-5400. GUILLERMO "MEMO" PEREZ Guillermo "Memo" Perez, 49, of Port Isabel, entered into eternal rest July 26, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bartolo and Guadalupe Perez; his sister, Maria del Pilar Gracia; his mother-in-law, Emilia Montoya; and his sister-in-law, Ofelia Martinez. Memo was a lifetime resident of Port Isabel. He was general manager for the Laguna Madre Water District, where he had worked for 30 years. He served as a Port Isabel City Commissioner for 8 years, served on the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation Board, served as a long time volunteer fireman for the City of Port Isabel, and served on the Board of the Laguna Ma-dre Boys and Girls Club. He was a Member of Our Lady Star of Sea Catholic Church of Port Isabel. He is survived by his wife, Angela Perez of Port Isabel; two daughters, Maria del Pilar (Juan Silverio) Hernandez of Denton, Texas and Ana Victoria Perez of Port Isabel; granddaughter, Emilia Hailey Hernandez of Denton, Texas; brothers and sisters, Lucila (Constancio) Martinez of Port Isabel, Rosalinda (Arturo) Gonzalez of Edinburg, Jose Antonio (Lupita) Perez of Port Isabel, Juana Maria (Mike) Gonzalez of McAllen, Edward (Virgina) Perez of Wayland, Mich., Monica (Polo) Gracia of Port Isabel, Bartolo (Jaine) Perez Jr. of Los Fresnos, and Francisco Javier (Belinda) Perez of Port Isabel. Several nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, and other relatives also survive Mr. Perez. Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. today, July 28, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Our Lady Star of Sea Catholic Church, 705 Longoria St. in Port Isabel. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday July 29, 2006, at Our Lady Star of Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel with Father Gerry Barrett officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Brownsville. Pallbearers will be Jose Antonio Perez, Edward Perez, Bartolo Perez Jr., Francisco Javier Perez, Robert Montoya, Raul Montoya, Juan Silverio Hernandez and Rodolfo Gracia. Words of comfort can be sent to the Perez family at www.thomaegarza.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956) 399-1331. ESTEBAN MARTINEZ Esteban Martinez, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Brownsville Nursing and Rehab Center. He is preceded in death by a brother, Pedro Martinez and a daughter, Guadalupe Martinez. He is survived by his wife Virginia Martinez; sons, Miguel Angel (Rosaura), Saul (Aurora), Noe, and Mario Martinez (Irma); daughters, Irene C. Lara (Victor), Francisca Sigala (Amando), Olga García (Gerardo R.), and Nancy M. Tamez (Benito Jr.); 25 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Sarita and Socorro Martinez; brothers, Ruben, Erasmo, Emilio, and Domingo Martinez. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a public talk at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 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, July 27, 2006 MARION N. SNYDER, 75, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He was a native of Winfield, Kan. and a resident of Port Isabel and Brownsville. There will be no local services. Cremation services will be under the direction of Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. GUILLERMO "MEMO" PEREZ, 49, of Port Isabel, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito (956) 399-1331. BEATRIZ FLORES CARDENAS Beatriz Flores Cardenas, 40, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2006, in Los Fresnos. She was born July 28, 1965, in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She was a 20-year resident of Los Laureles and Los Fresnos. Mrs. Cardenas was currently employed with the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District as a bus driver. She was a member of Centro Familiar Cristiano Nueva Vida of San Benito. Mrs. Cardenas was preceded in death by her mother, Maria Soto de Flores. Survivors include her husband, Oscar Gerardo Cardenas of Los Laureles; three children, Santa Yadira Cardenas De Gonzalez, Luis Gerardo Cardenas, and Karina Anilu Cardenas, all of Los Laureles; her father, Felix Flores De La Fuente; two grandchildren, Daniela and Isaac Gonzalez Cardenas, both of Los Laureles; six sisters, San Juana Maria Flores of Monterrey, Mexico, Raquel Fortuna Flores of Los Fresnos, Josefina Flores Brito of Reynosa, Mexico, Rosa Maria Flores of H. Matamoros, Mexico, Olga Lidia Flores Soto of Monterrey, and Berta Alicia Flores De Gonzalez of San Benito; seven brothers, Mario Flores Soto of Monterrey, Felix Flores Soto of San Benito, Baldomero Flores Soto of Weslaco, Manuel Flores Soto of Dallas, Joel Abelardo Flores Soto of Monterrey, Jose Maria Flores Soto of Monterrey, and Felix Fernando Flores Cruz of San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Visitations will begin at 10 a.m. today, July 27, 2006 and end at 10 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2006, at Centro Familiar Cristiano Nueva Vida Church, 32644 FM Road 510, San Benito. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2006, at the church. Interment will follow to Los Cuates Community Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her husband, Oscar Gerardo Cardenas, her son, Luis Gerardo Cardenas, and her seven brothers, Mario, Felix, Baldomero, Manuel, Joel Abelardo, Jose Maria Flores Soto, and Felix Fernando Flores Cruz. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, Texas 78586 (956) 399-1331. Word of comfort may be sent to the family at www.thomaegarza.com AMADOR CORTINAS Amador Cortinas, 81, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was born August 19, 1924. He was a native and lifelong Brownsville resident. Mr. Cortinas is survived by his loving wife, Ninfa Juanita Cortinas; children, Adelina Ramirez (Jose Guadalupe), Evangelina C. Ramos, Miguel Angel (Estella), Maximo Cortinas; sisters, Andrea Puente and Angelita Mendez of Chicago Heights, Ill. and 12 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. today, July 27, 2006 at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at El Carmen Cemetery in San Pedro. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 541-5400. MARIA MODESTA GONZALEZ Maria Modesta Gonzalez, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at her residence in Brownsville. She was born Nov. 4, 1933 in Guadalajara, Mexico and resided most of her life in Brownsville. She is preceded in death by her father, Miguel Suarez; her husband, Pascual Gonzalez; her son, Pascual Gonzalez Jr.; a sister, Ignacia Lamas; and her brother, Gonzalo Esteves. She is survived by her mother, Albina Espinoza; her sons and daughters, Maria de Jesus G. (Roman) Salgado, Loenel R. Gonzalez, Jorge (Nora) Gonzalez, Miguel (Silvia) Gonzalez, Cira Elsa Gonzalez, Rene Gonzalez, Maria Griselda G. (Homero) Garcia, Migdalia G. (Mike) Ruedas, Nilda G. (Rolando) Lopez, Ernesto (Michelle) Gonzalez, and Daniel (Helen) Gonzalez; 38 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation was from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow in Matamoros,Tamaulipas. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Roman Salgado, Arturo Salgado, Jorge Gonzalez, Aaron Gonzalez, Favian Villalobos, Ivan Ruvalcaba, Jaime Rios, Miguel Gonzalez, Rolando Lopez, Ricardo Lopez, Miguel Gonzalez, Alejandro Gonzalez, and Leonel Gonzalez Jr. 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, July 26, 2006 VICTOR MANUEL RIOS SR. Victor Manuel Rios Sr., 49, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Visitations will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home, Chapel of the Arch Angels. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006, at St. Luke Catholic Church, 2800 Rockwell Dr. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. GREG E. PYE Greg E. Pye, 52, passed away Monday, July 24, 2006, at his residence in Harlingen after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born July 24, 1954, in Dallas, Texas to Reuben and Sammie Pye. He was a former resident of Southlake, Texas and graduated from Southlake Carrol High School in 1972. He attended and graduated from East Texas State University with a bachelor of science degree in 1976 and received his master degree of agriculture from Texas A&M University in 1985. Greg moved to the Rio Grande Valley in the early 1980s and married his wife, Irma Laura Babiak in 1986. He worked with the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Zoonosis Tech for more than 10 years. Prior to this he worked as a cowboy for Barnhart Ranches. Both jobs allowed him to indulge in his love of nature, animals and the outdoors. Survivors include his wife Irma Pye and his mother Sammie Pye, both of Harlingen. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today, July 26, 2006, at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006, at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be James Springfield, Richard Clark, Randall Baker, Trey Nash, Dr. James Wright and Jerry K. Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Neil Ayers, Billy Snider, Scott Hagy and Juan Babiak, Jr. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Baptist Medical Foundation, P.O. Box 2588, Harlingen, TX 78551, or to the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 450, Rio Hondo, TX 78583. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 710 Ed Carey Dr., Harlingen (956) 423-3636. MARGARET "MAGGIE" CLEARY MARTINEZ Margaret "Maggie" Cleary Martinez, 81, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 25, 2006. She was a native and life long resident of Brownsville. Maggie was employed by the Brownsville Independent School District for many years and retired in 1992. She was a very loving and devoted person to all and a dedicated supporter of the Lopez and Porter high school sports events. She was the loving wife of Amancio "Mancho" Martinez for 55 years prior to his preceding her in death. Maggie was also preceded in death by her parents, James Joseph Cleary and Rebecca Ramirez Cleary; a son, Pablo Martinez; a brother, William Cleary and Josephine Cleary who raised her. She is survived by her loving children, Jaime C. (Juanita) Martinez, Rebecca Ann (Genaro) Muñiz, Amancio "Manchito" (Christine) Martinez and Rita Ann (Tony A.) York; three sisters, Katie Maranitch, Alice C. Cano, and Mary Ann C. Arzamendi; 12 grandchildren, Jamie Jr., Joana, Jason and Jackie Martinez, Roxie, Riann and Gianna Muñiz, Amanda, Jacob and Cain Martinez, and Freddy Jr. and Kimmy Cruz; four great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and other relatives. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006, at St. Luke Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. 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 - July 25, 2006 VICTOR MANUEL RIOS Victor Manuel Rios, Sr., 49, entered into eternal rest with the Lord Sunday, July 23, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Cen-ter in Brownsville. He was born January 24, 1957 in Harlingen to Arturo Rios and Lina Minerva Martinez Rios. Mr. Rios served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1978. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lina Minerva Martinez Rios. Left to mourn his death and forever cherish his memory are his loving wife of 31 years of marriage, Maria De Los Ange-les Rios; five children, Victor Manuel (Angelica) Rios Jr., Jesus Jaime (Ivonne) Rios, Israel Angel Rios, Christopher Lee Rios and Kristyna Marie Rios; his father, Arturo (Belinda) Rios; three brothers, Arturo Javier Rios (Janie), Ricardo Antonio Rios (Esther) and Miguel Antonio Rios; five sisters, Maria Elena Garza (Raul), Olivia Rubio, Ofelia M. Rivera, Rosalinda Bowers (Erik) and Adriana Isabel Hernandez (Jesus). Also surviving Mr. Rios are five grandchildren; numerous nieces; nephews and other relatives. Visitations will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Arch Angles." Funeral Mass will be Thursday, July 27, 2006, at St. Luke Catholic Church, 2800 Rockwell with the time pending. Inter-ment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors under VFW Post 2035. Pallbearers will be Arturo Rios, Miguel Rios, Jesus Hernandez, Ricardo Rios, Raul Garza, Erik Bowers, Arnold Rodri-guez and Carlos Urbano. Honorary pallbearers will be Victor Manuel Rios, Jr., Jesus Jaime Rios, Israel Angel Rios, Christopher Lee Rios, Isidoro Urbano Jr., Rene Villarreal, Juan Luis Urbano, Martin Urbano, David Sosa, Ernesto Salinas, Jesse Garcia, William Villa-sana and Sotero Pedraza. 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

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The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries July 24, 2006 OSCAR ESTEBAN SALAS, 19, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He was a native and life long resident of Brownsville. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St. (956) 542-5511. AUGUSTO G. CARDENAS MONTEMAYOR Augusto G. Cardenas Montemayor, Sr. entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1922, in Matamoros, Tamps., to Jesus Maria Cardenas and Maria Montemayor de Cardenas who preceded him in death. Mr. Cardenas attended St. Edwards University before enlisting in the U.S. Navy, where he served his country in War War II and was a self employed cattle rancher. Left to mourn his death and forever cherish his memory is his loving wife of 57 years of marriage, Irene Galvan de Cardenas, his six children, Augusto G. Cardenas Galvan, Julio Cesar Cardenas Galvan, Marco Antonio Cardenas Galvan, Mirene Cardenas de Gonzalez, Marisa Cardenas Galvan and Carlos Alejandro Cardenas Galvan; eleven grandchildren, one sister, Leticia Cardenas Montemayor and numerous other relatives. A 7 p.m. memorial Mass will be held on Monday, July 24, 2006, at Templo de la Sagrada Familia in Matamoros, Tamps. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd., (956) 54-1171. 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, July 23, 2006 GUILLERMO ROCHA Guillermo Rocha, 49, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on July 21, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Guillermo is survived by his wife, Ninfa Rocha; daughters Amanda Michelle Rocha, Felipa "Phoebe" Rocha, Marsha Perez and Peggy Lou Garcia; grandsons Danny Cisneros Jr. and Ramon Iduarte; granddaughter Ashley Nicole Iduarte; his parents, Antonio G. Rocha "La Peca" and Maria U. Rocha, all of Brownsville; his brothers, Antonio Rocha Jr. (Amparo) of Corpus Christi, Angel Rocha(+) (Maria Elena) and Narciso Rocha (Eva); sisters Elisa Garza (Ernesto) and Lucinda R. Hernandez (Rene), all of Brownsville; and numerous nieces; nephews and other relatives. Visitation will begin today, Sunday, July 23, 2006, at 10 a.m., with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 24, 2006, at 1:30 p.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial to follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Antonio Rocha Jr., Narciso Rocha, Antonio Rocha, III, David Rocha, Manuel Rocha, Ricardo Cardenas, Leroy Garza and Armando Rocha. Honorary pallbearers will be Jose Cuellar, Raul Cisneros and Agustine Cisneros. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78520, (956) 546-7111. EPITACIO CORTINAS Epitacio Cortinas, 68, passed away Friday at his daughters residence in Brownsville. He was born in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico, on July 30, 1937. He is survived by his wife, Francisca G. Cortinas; children Maria del Refugio Bermudez, Elvira Mujica, Epitacio Cortinas Jr., Ramiro Cortinas, Reynaldo Cortinas, all of Brownsville; 12 grandchildren; brothers and sisters Nazaria Olivares, Magdalena Salivar, Sixto Cortinas, Eulalia Morales, Baldomero Cortinas, Praxedis Cortinas, Ricardo Cortinas and Elisa Trevino. Funeral services will be held in Matamoros at San Joaquin F.H. with burial at Ej. El Tecolote. Under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, locally owned and operated, (956) 542-2222. 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, July 22, 2006 GUILLERMO ROCHA Guillermo Rocha, 49, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest July 21, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Guillermo is survived by his wife, Ninfa Rocha; daughters, Amanda Michelle Rocha, Felipa "Phoebe" Rocha, Marsha Perez and Peggy Lou Garcia; grandsons, Danny Cisneros, Jr., and Ramon Iduarte; granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Iduarte; his parents, Antonio G. Rocha "La Peda" and Maria U. Rocha, all of Brownsville; his brothers, Antonio Rocha, Jr. (Amparo) of Corpus Christi, Angel Rocha(+) (Maria Elena) and Narciso Rocha (Eva); sisters, Elisa Garza (Ernesto) and Lucinda R. Hernandez (Rene), all of Brownsville; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., today, July 22, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Visitation will resume at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 23, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1:30p.m., on Monday, July 24, at Christ the King Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Antonio Rocha, Jr., Narciso Rocha, Antonio Rocha III, David Rocha, Manuel Rocha, Ricardo Cardenas, Leroy Garza and Armando Rocha. Honorary pallbearers will be Jose Cuellar, Raul Cisneros and Agustine Cisneros. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520, (956) 546-7111. AURORA LEAL CAVAZOS Aurora Leal Cavazos, 84, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Thursday, July 20, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Justo Cavazos; her parents, two sisters and three brothers. Survivors include her three sons, Efrain (Janet) Cavazos and Jessie (Mary Lou) Cavazos, both of Houston and Rolando (+Sylvia) Cavazos of Brownsville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Tomas Leal Sr. and P.A. (Beto) Leal, both of Brownsville; and nieces and nephews. Mass of resurrection will be at noon, today, Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1200 Lincoln St. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX, (956) 546-7111. ARTURO M. GONZALEZ Arturo M. Gonzalez passed away on July 19, 2006, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito. Mr. Gonzalez was born and raised in Brownsville. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. He attended Brownsville public schools and St. Joseph Academy, and served four years in the U.S. Navy. He was elected Pct. 2 Cameron County Constable in 1981. He served 16 years, four complete terms, with pride, dignity, and utmost integrity until 1996. During his term as Cameron County constable, his professionalism and dedication made his office No. 1 among all Cameron County constable precincts. Arturo held an advance certificate in Civil Process and Law Enforcement. He was an active member of the Democratic Party of Brownsville. He was a member of the Justice of the Peace and Constable Association for South Texas and the State of Texas. He also assisted his brother, Jesus M. Gonzalez at the Grande Barber Shop. Arturo was a strong minded person with a very good judgment of character. He could always judge a book by its cover. He was also a very compassionate individual with a tender heart. He would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. He was always full of life, dancing the cumbia with style - he could balance a full glass of water on his head while dancing. His favorite saying was, "dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres." He lived a long and fruitful life surrounded by his family and friends. Arturo fue buen hijo, hermano, esposo, padre, abuelo, tio, y gran amigo a quien siempre extranaremos. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mariano and Natividad (Munivez) Gonzalez; sister, Grace Gonzalez Duval; and brother, Jesus "Mr. Chuy" M. Gonzalez. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Teresa Garcia Gonzalez; five children, Arturo Gonzalez Jr., Ricardo Gonzalez, Orlando (Josie) Gonzalez, Celina (Juan) Gonzalez Delgado, and Terry Read; grandchildren, Victor Gomez Jr., Deanira Delgado, Delicia Delgado, Johnny Delgado, George Read, Cynthia Read, Stephanie Gonzalez, Angel Gonzalez, Cassandra Gonzalez, Ricardo Gonzalez Jr.; great grandchildren, Michael Isiah Castaneda, and Jeslynn Victoria Gomez; sisters and brothers, Aurora (Jose) De La Garza, Obdelia (Guadalupe) Leal, Nora (Leo) Pompa, Noe Gonzalez, Eddie (Virginia) Gonzalez, Mariano (Chris) Gonzalez, Jr., and +Mr. Chuy (Gloria M.) Gonzalez; aunts and uncles, Ignacia Munivez, Concepcion Garzoria, Jose P. Munivez, Gonzalo Gonzalez, Nena Levrier, and Rosa (Roberto) Garcia; and over 30 nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. Pallbearers will be Pct. 2 Constable Abelardo Gomez, Sgt. Deputy Constable Juan Murillo, Deputy Constable Felipe Coria, Deputy Constable Oscar Garcia, Deputy Sheriff Mario Gonzalez, and Lt. Joe Mireles. Honorary Pallbearers will be Andy Vega, Tony Medina, Nicho Galvan, Cecilio Guillen, George Gavito, Victor Salazar, and Jose Pina. The Gonzalez family would like to thank Dr. Lorenzo Pelly, Brownsville Valley Baptist Hospital staff, Sunshine Haven, VFW Funeral Detail, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Rev. Francisco Acosta, Delta Funeral Directors, and all our friends and family who have been by our side and given us support and comfort. A holy rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. The American Legion Post 43 Funeral service detail will officiate at Graveside Service. Memorial contribution may be made to Sunshine Haven, P.O. Box 4478, Brownsville, TX 78423. Local arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, locally owned and operated, (956) 542-2222. JORGE H. LEDEZMA Jorge H. Ledezma, 49, went into eternal peace Thursday, July 20, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He is preceded in death by his mother Leonarda Ledezma. Ledezma is survived by his wife, Xochilt; his children, Tania, Jorge H. Jr., Angel, Ezau, Priscilla, and Aron; his grandchildren, Daid, Marilynn, and Carely Garza; an uncle, Cresencio Perez; and a cousin Rosy Martinez. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a holy rosary at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. As per Mr. Ledezma's wishes cremation will follow. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 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, July 21, 2006 MOISES TORRES-RUELAS Moises Torres-Ruelas, 64, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 20, 2006, in Brownsville. Moises is survived by his wife, Yolanda Torres; four children, Eron G. (Elvira) Torres, Sonia Cavazos, Moises L. (Irma) Torres and Dalia (Francisco) Barbosa; brother Jose Rangel; a sister, Noemi Juarez; eight grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Mr. Torres will be transferred to Capillas San Joaquin, Matamoros, Tamps., 011528688140941. Local arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX, (956) 546-7111. FRANCISCA MORENO HERNANDEZ[/b] Francisca Moreno Hernandez, 71, of Brownsville was called home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Friday, July 21, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville. (956) 546-7111. MANUEL GARCIA SR. Manuel Garcia Sr., 84, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at his resi-dence in Brownsville. He was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, and enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran and served his county in Africa and Italy. Mr. Garcia was part owner of the Barrel House in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Seferina Garcia; and his wife, Petra Rangel Garcia. Left to mourn his death and forever cherish his memory is his loving children, Manuel and Pat Garcia, Josefina and Gil Gonzalez, Pedro "Sonny" de los Santos, Cameron Ponder, Lydia Rivera and Juan Mon-temayor; and one sister, Estella Garcia Guerra. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitations will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Friday, July 21, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Arch Angels," with a holy rosary recited at 7 p.m. A Chapel Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2308 E. Tyler St. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors to be conducted by Paul Spell with the Veterans of Foreign Wars honor guard. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. ARTURO M. GONZALEZ Arturo M. Gonzalez passed away on Wednesday, July 19 ,2006, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. Mr. Gonzalez was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. He attended Brownsville public schools and St. Joseph Academy and served four years in the U.S. Navy. He was elected Cameron County constable for Precinct 2 in 1981. He served 16 years, four complete terms with pride, dignity and utmost integrity until 1996. During his term as Cameron County constable, his professionalism and dedication made his office number one among all Cameron County constable precincts. Arturo held an advance certificate in civil process and law enforcement. He was an active member of the Democratic Party of Brownsville. He was a member of the Justice of the Peace and Constable Asso-ciation for South Texas and the State of Texas. He also assisted his brother, Jesus M. Gonzalez, at the Grande Barber Shop. Arturo was a strong-minded person with a very good judgment of character. He could always judge a book by its cover. He was also a very compassionate individual with a tender heart. He would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. He was always full of life, dancing the cumbia with style (He could balance a full glass of water on his head while dancing). His favorite saying was "Dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres." He lived a long and fruitful life surrounded by his family and friends. Arturo fue buen hijo, hermano, esposo, padre, abuelo, tio, y gran amigo a quien siempre extranaremos. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mariano and Natividad (Munivez) Gonzalez; sister Grace Gonzalez Duval; and brother Jesus "Mr. Chuy" M. Gonzalez. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Teresa Garcia Gonzalez; five children, Arturo Gonzalez Jr., Ri-cardo Gonzalez, Orlando (Josie) Gonzalez, Celina (Juan) Gonzalez Delgado and Terry Read; grandchil-dren Victor Gomez Jr., Deanira Delgado, George Read, Cynthia Read, Stephanie Gonzalez, Angel Gon-zalez, Cassandra Gonzalez, Ricardo Gonzalez Jr.; great-grandchildren Michael Isiah Castaneda, and Jeslynn Victoria Gomez; sisters and brothers Aurora (Jose) De La Garza, Obdelia (Guadalupe) Leal, Nora (Leo) Pompa, Noe Gonzalez, Eddie Gonzalez, Mariano Gonzalez and +Mr. Chuy (Gloria M.) Gonzalez; aunts and uncles Ignacia Munivez, Concepcion Garzoria, Jose P. Munivez, Gonzalo Gonzalez, Nena Levrier, and Rosa (Roberto) Garcia; and over 30 nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. Pallbearers will be Precinct 2 Constable Abelardo Gomez, Sgt. Deputy Constable Juan Murillo, Deputy Constable Felipe Coria, Deputy Constable Oscar Garcia, Deputy Sheriff Mario Gonzalez and Lt. Joe Mire-les. Honorary Pallbearers will be Andy Vega, Tony Medina, Nicho Galvan, Cecilio Guillen, George Ga-vito, Victor Salazar and Jose Pina. The Gonzalez family would like to thank Dr. Lorenzo Pelly, Brownsville Valley Baptist Hospital Staff, Sunshine Haven, VFW Funeral Detail, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fr. Francisco Acosta, Delta Funeral Direc-tors and all our friends and family who have been by our side and given us support and comfort. A holy rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today, Friday, July 21, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Cemetery. The American Legion Post 43 Funeral service detail will officiate at Graveside Service. Memorial contribution may be made to Sunshine Haven, P.O. Box 4478, Brownsville, TX 78423. Local arrangements under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, locally owned and operated. (956) 542-2222. RICHARD VALENTIN VASQUEZ Richard Valentin Vasquez, 36, of Brownsville, Texas, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2006, at Val-ley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Uvaldo Vasquez and Paulina Trevino Vasquez; siblings Uvaldo Vasquez Jr., Geraldine Vasquez and Martha Ann Vasquez; children Robert Vasquez, Eric Vasquez, Amanda Vasquez and Joseph Vasquez. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., today, Friday, July 21, 2006, with the recitation of the holy ro-sary at 7 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home. Time for Mass of Resurrection is pending, for the afternoon of Saturday, July 22, 2006, at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Trevino 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, July 20, 2006 VIRGINA CISNEROS-STEWART Virgina Cisneros-Stewart, 76, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, she now rests peacefully after succumbing to her lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stewart. She is survived by her children, Rosalinda Teetor of Vail, Ariz., Jeannie Cisneros of San Antonio, Texas, and Robert Cisneros of Brownsville. She also leaves behind six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, July 20, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. JOYCE ANNA SLAGER Joyce Anna Slager, of Rancho Viejo, went home to be with her Lord on Monday morning, July 17, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Slager, and her grandson Brad Slager. Left to mourn her death are her sister, Jeanette Haugh of Illinois; her sons, David R. (Linda) Slager, and Robert A. (Christine) Slager; her grandchildren, Vickie (Doug) Elley, Russel A. (Sandra) Slager, and Rachel F. (Jimmy) Lee, along with six great-grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating the life of Mrs. Slager will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006, at First Baptist Church, 1600 Boca Chica Blvd., in Brownsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Mrs. Slager's name be made to the First Baptist School, 1600 Boca Chica Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville (956) 546-7111. DANNY ALAN BUSH Danny Alan Bush, 58, of Pascagoula, Miss., passed away July 16, 2006, in Pascagoula. He was born on March 28, 1948. Danny was a shrimper all his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Bush; his mother, Peggy Williams; and brother, Ronnie Lee Bush. "We have lost a great man, but to live in the hearts of those we leave behind ... is to live forever,"- M. Donald. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2006, at Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, Miss. Services will be at 3 p.m. in the chapel at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Jackson County Memorial Park in Pascagoula, Miss. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Escatawpa, Miss., locally owned and operated. You may view and sign a registry book for Mr. Bush at www.heritagefuneralhome.us DR. LUIS GILBERTO GALVAN SALCEDO Dr. Luis Gilberto Galvan Salcedo, 58, of Brownsville, died Monday, July 17, 2006, at his home. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, he previously lived in Avon Lake, Ohio, and lived the last 25 years in Brownsville. He was a surgeon with a specialty in obstetrics. He graduated from the University of Guadalajara-School of Medicine on Jan. 4, 1978 at the age of 29. He was still in active practice. A joyous man, he lived life to the fullest. Stopping to visit with all his many patients and friends, walking his beloved dog could take two hours as he went throughout the neighborhood. He was giving and warm and dedicated to his patients. He loved to dance and enjoyed rock and roll music and his mariachis. He was a big Dallas Cowboys football and Chivas soccer fan. He was actively involved in the local kickball league. Dr. Galvan was readily available to volunteer at local school functions. He was the beloved husband for 31 years of Susan Galvan. He is survived by his mother, Brigida Salcedo; his sisters, Ofelia Galvan Salcedo, Martha Galvan Salcedo, and Guadalupe Galvan Salcedo; and his brother, Mario Galvan Salcedo, all of Guadalajara, Mexico; his daughters, Sarah Nicole Galvan of San Antonio, and Michelle Susan Galvan Mendez (Mario Mendez-husband) of Houston. He was preceded in death by his father Alejandro Galvan Diaz. The Mass of Resurrection will be held at 2 p.m. today, July 20, 2006, followed by interment at Buena Vista Burial Park. Johnathan Z. Galvan, Juan Zarate, Pat Lehman, Mario Mendez, Art Rendon, Isaac Zarate, Juan M. Zarate Jr., and Miguel Zarate are honored to be serving as Dr. Galvan's pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Alfonso Amezcua, Rayner Cardenas, Javier Garza, and Paul Leal. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser, 945, Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas (956) 546-7111. JOSE JIMENEZ TREVINO Jose Jimenez Treviño, 83, of Brownsville, died July 6, 2006, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston. He was born in Brownsville on Jan. 10, 1923. His early childhood was spent in San Pedro, Texas after which he moved to Brownsville after his parents deaths, where he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Felipa and Jose Paz. In 1941, he enlisted in the Army Civilian Convervation Corps, where he served for 16 months. It was at that time that he received his proficient certificate as a Road Bank Sloper. In January 1945, Mr. Treviño earned his certification in Aircraft Materials, Processes, and Specifications, through the Engineering, Science, and Management War Training Program, Department of Engineering, Texas College of Arts and Industries, Kingsville, Texas. He was employed by Pan American World Airway for 18 years as a master mechanic and was assigned to the crash crew. He traveled extensively throughout Mexico, Central, and South America, as well as Europe. Extended assignements were to Campeche and Mexico City, Mexico; Bogota, Columbia; London, England; and Limerick Ireland. He was also employed as an aircraft mechanic for Ice's (Intercontinental Engineer Service) in Brownsville, and at Harlingen for the Confederate Air Force Squadron. Additionally, he worked for many years for Brown and Root, Inc., at the Union Carbide Plant in Brownsville. After the closure of the Union Carbide Plant, Mr. Treviño returned to Education and earned his GED Certificate in May 1979. He continued his studies at Texas Southmost College, in Brownsville, and Texas A&M University in Weslaco and College Station, Texas. He earned his Texas Teacher Certification in June 1981 in Provisional Vocational Industrial, CVAE. He was hired by the Brownsville Independent School District in August 1979 and was assigned to Land O'Lakes Intermediate School. He was also on the Team that opened Oliveira Intermediate in 1979. After six years of service, he retired in May 1985. He was considered a dedicated role model, and was recognized as the most respected teacher on campus. Mr. Treviño operated his own lawnmower repair business, J.J. Lawnmower Service, after his retirement. He will be missed by his family, friends, relatives, colleagues, and past students. Mr. Treviño was preceded in death by his parents Guadalupe Oliveira Jimenez Treviño and Jose Treviño; his sister, Delfa Treviño Cardenas; and his wife of 64 years, Alicia Lugo Martinez Treviño. He is survived by his sons, Jose Jimenez Treviño, Jr. (Virgina), or Yuma, Ariz., Rick-Henry Treviño of Brownsville; and his daughter, Sylvia Treviño Tucker (Marlon) of La Porte, Texas. Additionally, Mr. Treviño is survived by seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. A memorial Mass was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Brownsville on Saturday, July 8, 2006, and Military Funeral Services were held in Houston on Monday, July 10. FRANCISCA MORENO HERNANDEZ Francisca Moreno Hernandez, 71, of Brownsville, was called home to be with her Lord, on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose & Delfina Moreno; her husband, Julian Hernandez; and a brother, Patricio Moreno. Left to mourn her death and cherish her memory, is her son Jose Antonio Hernandez and his wife Sandra Leticia and their children Cristina Jolee & Stephanie Nicole all from Laredo, Texas; two sisters, Rafaela Moreno and Maria (Arnold+) Mumm both from Brownsville; two brothers, Antonio (Celia) Moreno from Brownsville, and Amado (Virginia) Moreno from Houston, together with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. and continue through 9 p.m., today, Thursday, July 20, 2006, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. A chapel service will be held on Friday, July 21, 2006, at 10 a.m. followed by internment at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX (956) 546-7111. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2006 The Brownsville Herald