The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 19, 2006 JESUS HERRERA, 82, passed away July 16, 2006. Funeral mass will be at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Brownsville with interment to follow at Las Palmas Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, (956) 399-1331. CONCEPCION CRUZ, 67, passed away on July 13, 2006. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today, July 19, 2006, at Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in San Benito, with interment to follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, (956) 399-1331. JOE BARRIENTOS, 106, of San Benito passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, (956) 399-1331. 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, Russell A. (Sandra) Slager and Rachel F. (Jimmy) Lee, along with six great-grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating the life of Mrs. Slager will be at 11 a.m. Satuday, July 22, 2006, at First Baptist Church, 1600 Boca Chica Blvd. 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, Texas, (956) 546-7111. LYDIA RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ Lydia Rodriguez Lopez, 74, went into eternal rest on Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was born on Sept. 17, 1931. She was a lifelong resident of Brownsville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Abelardo O. Lopez Sr.; parents Andres Rodriguez and Juanita Trevino Rodriguez; and brothers Arturo Rodriguez and Alberto Dunes. Mrs. Lopez is survived by her children to whom she dedicated her whole life to, Evangelina L. Lara, Abelardo Lopez Jr., Ernesto R. Lopez, Sylvia L. Stevens, Rigoberto R. Lopez, Lionel R. Lopez, and Imelda L. Lopez; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation was from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006. Rosary was at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Church service will be at 3 p.m. today, July 19, 2006, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow after the mass at Roselawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Andrew Lopez, Jose Abelardo Lopez, Ernesto Lopez III, Adrian Lopez, Jody Peña, Refugio Leija. Honorary Pallbearers will be Telesforo Loya and Fransisco Lopez Jr. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78521, (956) 541-5400. 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, Mex-ico, he previously lived in Avon Lake, Ohio, and lived the last 25 years in Brownsville. He was a surgeon with a specialty in obstet-rics. 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 'n' 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 Gal-van 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 Hous-ton. He was preceded in death by his father, Alejandro Galvan Diaz. Visitation will begin from 1 to 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. The body will be trans-ferred to St. Luke's Catholic Church and visitation will resume at 6:30 p.m., followed by the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Luke's. The Mass of Resurrection will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, 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, TX, (956) 546-7111. DANNY ALAN BUSH Danny Alan Bush, 58, of Pascagoula, Miss., passed away on 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 Thursday, July 20, 2006, from 1 to 3 p.m. 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 register book for Mr. Bush at heritagefuneralhome.us. ROBERTO R. MELENDEZ Roberto R. Melendez, 96, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest at his residence surrounded by his loving family Sunday, July 16, 2006. A member of a pioneer Brownsville family, Mr. Melendez was associated with the Colunga Bus Company for many years as a driver. He proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army, Company A, 260th Engineers Combat Battalion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Martinez Melendez; a son, Ramiro Melendez; a grandson, Robert Tony Melendez; his parents, Telesforo Melendez and Lucinda Rendon Melendez; and his brothers and sisters. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Roberto Melendez Jr., Reynaldo Melendez, Rodolfo Melendez (Jovita), all of Brownsville, Rene Melendez (Kim) of Minnesota and Lucinda Wright of Brownsville. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Honored to serve as Mr. Melendez's pallbearers are Roberto Melendez, Jr., Rodolfo Melendez, Rene Melendez, Ramiro Melendez, Eddie Wright and Joe Guerra Jr. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in the Dar-ling-Mouser Funeral Home chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2006, in Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1055 Military Highway, with Father Jorge Guillen officiating. Interment will follow at the Brownsville City Cemetery with the rendition of Taps by his nephew, Noe Sanchez, and other military honors to be provided by members of the American Legion Post 43 Honor Guard. JOE PADRON Joe Padron, 70, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born Dec. 25, 1935, in Brownsville to Angelita and Nieves Padron. Joe was a lifelong native of Brownsville and retired after 25 years from Levis Strauss. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Angelita, and Nieves Padron; one brother, Roberto (+Mary Lou) of Wis.; and one sister, Maria Luisa (+Ramon) Vela, of Florida. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years of marriage, Celina L. Padron; one daughter, Mayte P. (Guillermo Jr.) Gonzalez; two sons, Jose Carlos Padron and Richard (Elena) Padron. He is also survived by three sisters, Virgina P. (+Juventino) Olivares of Brownsville, Maria De Jesus P. (Jesse) Perez of Harlingen, Lydia P. (+Jose) Ramirez of Brownsville; two brothers, Nieves (+Lydia) Padron Jr. of McAllen, and Oscar (Alicia) Padron of Brownsville; grandchildren, Guillermo Gonzalez III, Mayte Gonzalez, Jose Carlos Padron Jr., Emilio Padron, Richard Padron Jr., and Alejandra Padron. "I love the house where you live, O Lord, the place where your glory dwells, Psalms" 26:8. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 19, 2006, with a holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Delta North Chapel. Fu-neral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Buena Vista Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, family 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 18, 2006 LYDIA LOPEZ, 74 passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral arrange-ments have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, (956) 541-5400, Dignity Memorial Provider. DANNY ALAN BUSH, 58, of Pascagoula, Miss., passed away July 16, 2006, in Pascagoula, Miss. Arrangements by Heri-tage Funeral Home, Escatawpa, Miss., locally owned and operated. GUADALUPE IZAGUIRRE Guadalupe Izaguirre, 28, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 13, 2006, in Houston. Mr. Izaguirre is preceded in death by his mother, Maria Izaguirre. He is survived by his father, Reynaldo de los Reyes; grandmother, Maria Izaguirre; brother, Rolando Izaguirre, Jaime Izaguirre; and sister, San Juana Izaguirre. Visitation was held from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2006, with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria del An-gel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. today, July 18, 2006, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. MANUEL H. ZAMORA Manuel H. Zamora, 92, of Brownsville went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 16, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He was a Brownsville resident, and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church. Mr. Zamora is preceded in death by his loving wife, Sofia M. Zamora; grandson, Zaul Z. Zamora II; great-grandson, Austin Ar-mendariz; parents, Francisco and Nasaria Zamora; brothers, Enrique, Ovidio, Benito, Francisco Jr. and Refugio Zamora; sisters, Santos Garcia and Elvira Jimenez. He is survived by three daughters, Zoila Armendariz (Roy), Zulema Marroquin (Armando) of Alice, Texas, Zeyla Campos (Jose Jr.); son, Zaul Z. Zamora (Maricruz); 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2006, with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria del An-gel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Roy R., Robert, and Rick Armendariz, Tony and Chris Campos and Jamil Marroquin. Honorary pallbearers will be Alex Zamora, Joe E. Cisneros and Brian Duncan. Military honors will be provided by Paul H. Spell, director of Military Honor Guard. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. JESUS HERRERA Jesus Herrera, 82, passed away Sunday July 16, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Mr. Herrera resided in Brownsville for the past 30 years and was employed by Balli Ice Company for 18 years. He was a member of Christ the King Catho-lic Church. Mr. Herrera is survived by his wife, Lazara E. Herrera; six children, Maria Elena Herrera, Socorro Herrera, Francisca Herrera, Cesar Covarrubias, Saul Herrera, Bertha Martinez; numerous grandchildren; brother, Santiago Herrera; two sisters, Julia Herrera and Paula Herrera. He is preceded in death by his parents Catarino and Maria Rodriguez Herrera, and a sister, Ramona Herrera. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, July 18, 2006, with a holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Thomae Garza Funeral Home and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church at which time the Funeral Mass will begin at 2 p.m. Interment will follow to Las Palmas Cemetery in Brownsville. Words of comfort may be sent to the Herrera family at thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Tho-mae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, (956) 399-1331. ERIC P. GABITZSCH Eric P. Gabitzsch, 47, of Tucson, Ariz. Passed away July 13, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mitzi Gabitzsch. Eric is survived by his brother, Kurt (Elizabeth) Gabitzsch of Heath, Texas; niece, Emily Gabitzsch of Austin, Texas; and nephew, Justin Gabitzsch of College Station, Texas. There will be a private memorial service at a later date in South Texas. Arrangements by Adair Funeral Home-Dodge Chapel, Tucson, Ariz. 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 17, 2006 > > > BABY LUIS MAJIN GUTIERREZ, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on > Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. > > Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of > Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. > > > > > JULIA "JULIE" MARTINEZ, 31, passed away on July 10, 2006, in San Antonio. > > Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, July 17, 2006, at St. > Joseph Catholic Church in San Benito. > > Interment will follow to Mont Meta Cemetery in San Benito. > > Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral > Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956)399-1331. > > > > > TOMAS PIZANA SR. > Tomas Pizana Sr., 55 years old, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on > Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. > > He is survived by his loving children: Veronica, Cynthia, James, Jacob, > Michelle, Tomas, Jr., Jackie, John Joe, Tammy, Tommy Lee and Taylor. > > A chapel funeral service will be held today Monday, July 17, 2006, at 2 > p.m. at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Holy Family," with interment to > follow at Buena Vista Cemetery. > > Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral > Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd., (956)544-1171. > > > > > PEDRO GUTIERREZ, JR. > Pedro Gutierrez, Jr., 55 years old, entered into the loving arms of the > Lord, on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at Sunshine Ha-ven in Olmito, Texas. > > He was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas and enlisted in the U.S. > Army, May 4, 1971 where he served his country. > > Mr. Gutierrez was preceded in death by his father; Pedro Gutierrez, Sr. > > Left to mourn his death and forever cherish his memory is his loving > family: Mother Ninfa C. Gutierrez; wife Aracely B. Gutier-rez; children > Christina Gutierrez, Carlos (Paulina) Ortiz, Aida Ortiz, Alda Ortiz, Ana > (Gerardo) Ocana and Jorge Ortiz; brothers and sisters Maria Ninfa > Peterson, Luis Carlos Gutierrez, Rosalinda Perez, Gloria Cervantes, > Juanita Munoz, Delia Longoria, Jesus Gu-tierrez and Gracie Poitinger and > seven grandchildren. > > Visitations were held Sunday, and will also be held today, Monday, July > 17, 2006, starting at 9 a.m. at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of Arch > Angels," with a chapel funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. with full > military honors. > > Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral > Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd., (956)544-1171. > > JOHN J. FITZPATRICK > > John J. Fitzpatrick, 87, Bishop Emeritus of Brownsville, entered > peacefully into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, July 15, 2006 > at his residence after a brief illness. > > Born in Canada on October 12, 1918, Bishop John J. Fitzpatrick was reared > in Western New York, where he attended St. Bar-tholomew Grammar School and > the Diocesan Preparatory Seminary. He pursued his studies at Colegio de > Propaganda Fide in Rome and the Seminary of Our Lady of the Angels in > Niagara Falls, New York. Ordained on December 13, 1942, for the Diocese of > Buffalo, he served in Jamestown, NY and Buffalo, NY before going to > Florida in 1948. > > Bishop Fitzpatrick served in Florida for 23 years, during which time he > was pastor of several parishes, editor of two diocesan newspapers, > director of the oldest Marian Shrine in the United States, Mision of > Nombre de Dios and Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, St. Augustine, Florida, > and director of the diocesan program for Cuban refugees. He was also > involved with the Christian Family Movement and the Cursillo Movement. He > was one of the pioneers in the development of Marriage Encounter. > > Consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Miami on August 28, 1968, he was > transferred three years later to Brownsville, where, on May 27, 1971, he > was installed as the third Bishop of the Diocese of Brownsville. > > Pope John Paul II accepted Bishop Fitzpatrick's resignation as Ordinary of > the Diocese of Brownsville on November 30, 1991, at which time Bishop > Enrique San Pedro, S.J., Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese, became its > Ordinary. > > On the national and state scene, Bishop Fitzpatrick has been a member of > and has chaired Episcopal committees and organiza-tions for Latin America, > and support of the missions, issues of peace and social justice, and > ecumenism. > > As Bishop of Brownsville, Bishop Fitzpatrick championed the causes of farm > workers, refugees, migrant workers, and the des-perately poor in the > Valley. Valley Interfaith was begun at the invitation of Bishop > Fitzpatrick to the Industrial Areas Foundation to assist efforts here to > raise the level of living along the border. He founded RGV Educational > Broadcasting (KMBH-TV 60, KHID-FM, and KMBH-FM). > > Especially noteworthy, is his effort to have laity trained in ministry, so > they could assume their rightful place in the evangeliza-tion efforts of > the church and relieve priests of much of their administrative and > pastoral burdens, thus allowing them to dedicate themselves to the primary > work of the priesthood. > > Bishop Fitzpatrick's sister, Mrs. Isabel Jerome, lives in Williamsville, > New York. His parents, as well as a younger sister, Catharine, and his > Jesuit Brother, the Rev. Robert J. Fitzpatrick, are deceased. > > The body of Bishop Fitzpatrick will be received with Holy Mass at 10 a.m. > on Monday, July 17, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral, 1218 E. > Jefferson St. in Brownsville. The body will lie in state throughout the > day Monday at the Cathedral, with a vigil service slated to begin at 7 > p.m. Monday evening. On Tuesday, July 18, 2006, Bishop Fitzpatrick will > lie in state beginning at 10 a.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at St. > Mary's Catholic Church, 1914 Barnard Road, Brownsville, Texas. Visitation > will resume at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, with the Mass of Resurrection > at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's. Celebrant of the Funeral Mass will be Bishop > Ray-mundo J. Peña of Brownsville, Texas. Concelebrants will be the > attending Bishops and all the attending priests. > > The Revs. Craig Carolan, Amador Garza, Robert Maher, Thomas Pincelli, > Patrick Seitz, and Jose Villalon are honored to be serv-ing as Bishop > Fitzpatrick's pallbearers. Committal services will follow the Mass at > Buena Vista Burial Park. > > In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bishop Fitzpatrick's name may be > made to the Diocese of Brownsville, P.O. Box 2279, Brownsville, Texas > 78520. > > Arrangements have been entrusted to Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port > Isabel Rd., Brownsville, Texas, (956) 542-2583. > > > > > The Brownsville Herald > 1135 E. Van Buren > Brownsville, TX 78520 > 956-542-4301 > 1-800-488-4301 > © 2006 The Brownsville Herald

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CHUNN, CURRAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/967 Message Board Post: I am trying to find information on my great-grandparents who lived in/around San Benito, Cameron County, TX, from sometime after 1900 until at least 1921. They are William Grimes Chunn (1836-1921) and Levenia Ruth Curran (1848-1930). In 1920, they were living there with there son Raymond Chunn and his family. William Grimes Chunn died in San Benito on 27 Dec 1921. I am interested in any information, but most especially I would like to know in which cemetery he is buried. Thanks!

The only listing I could find for Hinton in the Rio Hondo/Harlingen area is: Hinton, Gerald & Jean 9101 W Business 83 Harlingen, TX 78552-2088 (956) 423-5740 The following 2 obits contain the surname Hinton: they are the only things containing Hinton that came up on a search at the Brownsville Herald. Maybe they will help. Oct/17 Obituaries DORIS T. CALDERONI #Doris T. Calderoni, 88, of Brownsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997, in Missouri City, Texas. She was born in Temple, Texas, to William Hinton and Mary Jane Casey Thompson. In 1931, she married Dr. Charles F. Calderoni, who preceded her in death in 1981. Survivors include two daughters, Doris McLaughlin of Missouri City and Jeanine Ransome of Brownsville; two brothers, W. H. Thompson of Galveston and N.C. Thompson of Belton; five grandchildren, William and Mary Leigh McLaughlin both of Missour City, Charles and Kathryn Ransome both of Houston and Michael Ransome of Scottsdale, Ariz., and a great-grandchild of Houston. Funeral services will beld Saturday at 10 a.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home East Chapel, 945 Palm Blvd. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Charles Ransome, Michael Ransome, William McLaughlin, Tommy Graham and Dr. Ross Lewis. Aug/14 Obituaries DIXIE L. EDWARDS Dixie L. Edwards, 91, died at her residence in Brownsville on Aug. 12, 1995. A native of Karnes City, Texas, Edwards lived here most of her life. She was a member of the Texas Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.S. and Lena Pickett; her husband, Mark Edwards; three brothers, William, John, and Guy Pickett; and three sisters, Helen Pickett, Elizabeth Wunderlich, and Minnie Mitchel. Edwards is survived by a daughter, Louise K. Deluca of Huntsville, Ala.; two granddaughters, Shirley (John) Hinton; of Huntsville, Ala., and Virginia Barlow of Houston; one grandson, Charles (Dorothy) Deluca, of Louisville, Ky.; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services are Tuesday at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel in Karnes City with Rev. John Waak officiating. Edwards will be buried in the Karnes City Cemetery. ----- Original Message ----- From: <x2bayers@southernco.com> To: <TXCAMERO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 12:52 AM Subject: [TXCAMERO] ULYSSES G. HINTON-(b.-AL-1913---d.-TX-1978). > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: HINTON/ MONTGOMERY--BALLARD/ BURKE/DAVIS/ AYERS > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/966 > > Message Board Post: > > Lookinf for-Family Of: "ULYSSES G. HINTON"-(b-AL-1913-d.TX-1978. > DEATH RECORD-(S/S INDEX)-Shows CAMERON COUNTY-[RIO HONDO]---Lived in > :HARLINGEN or RIO HONDO, TX. areas. > What We Know: > (1)- Came to TEXAS-circa 1930-1940-(pos. with other "HINTON RELATIVES"??). > (2)-Married a "LATINA LADY",Setteled down and Had A family-(Children > UNKNOWN- Family lost touch Over The Years). > (3)- Owned/ Managed/ Worked at a FISHING FLEET DOCK-something to do with > the Local Fishing Fleet??? > (4)- LAST WORD was from his Wife to our MOTHER-(his SISTER)-- RE; HIS > DEATH in **** "OCT1978" **** > ---- LOOKING FOR " OBIT ". > ---- LOOKING FOR ANY INTEL ON FAMILY/ RELATIVES?? > HIS SISTER IS "TERMINAL"> > WOULD LIKE ANY INTEL OR CONTACT WITH HIS FAMILY. > BA > > > ==== TXCAMERO Mailing List ==== > Please check out our Cameron County Families and send in info on your > family so that I can add it to our site. > http://www.rootsweb.com/~txcamero/families.htm > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 16, 2006 TRINIDAD PENA, 83, of Laureles, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight, Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Thomae Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. A Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2006, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos. Interment will follow to Mont Meta Cemetery in San Benito. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, (956) 399-1331. JESUS GARCIA, 100, passed away, Friday, July 14, 2006, at his daughters residence. There will be no funeral services. A visitation with a funeral chapel service will be held at El Recuerdo F.H. Interment will follow to Panteon San Antonio in San Fernando, Tamps., Mexico. Local arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 East Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. RICARDO CISNEROS, 72, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006, at his daughters residence. No local services will be held. A visitation with a 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. MICHAEL RAY WILSON, 45, of Port Isabel passed away on July 14, 2006. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331. PEDRO GUTIERREZ, JR. Pedro Gutierrez Jr., 55, entered into eternal rest with the Lord, Saturday, July 15, 2006, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. He was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, and enlisted in the U.S. Army, May 4, 1971, where he served his country. Mr. Gutierrez was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Gutierrez Sr. Left to mourn his death and forever cherish his memory is his loving family, mother Ninfa C. Gutierrez; wife Aracely B. Gutierrez; children Christina Gutierrez, Carlos (Paulina) Ortiz, Aida Ortiz, Alda Ortiz, Ana (Gerardo) Ocana and Jorge Ortiz; brothers and sisters Maria Ninfa Peterson, Luis Carlos Gutierrez, Rosalinda Perez, Gloria Cervantes, Juanita Munoz, Delia Longoria, Jesus Gutierrez and Gracie Poitinger; and seven grandchildren. Visitations will be held today, Sunday, July 16, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. with a prayer service with the time pending at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of Arch Angels. A chapel funeral service will be held on Monday, July 17, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of Arch Angels with full military honors to be conducted by Paul Spell with the V.F.W. Honor Guard. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. MR. SAMUEL SILBERMAN Mr. Samuel Silberman, 87, born in Lublin, Poland, passed away on July 15, 2006, in Brownsville after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Eva, and his two daughters, Marsha (Donald+) Shirley and Jackie (Allan) Nirenberg, and their two children, Zachary and Abigail all from Austin, Texas. He was the general manager for many years of Feder's Fine Fabrics of Brownsville. Graveside services will be held today, Sunday, July 16, 2006, at 5 p.m. at the Hebrew Cemetery in Brownsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in his name be made to Temple Beth-El or to Hadassah c/o 24 Coveway, Brownsville, Texas 78521. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, (956) 546-7111. AURORA M. ZAMORA Aurora M. Zamora, 87, entered eternal rest on July 14, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. She was born on March 5, 1919, in Brownsville, Texas. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Refugio L. Zamora, of 66 years of marriage. She dedicated her life to take care of her family, especially her disabled son, Sergio Zamora. She was known for her endless love toward her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis Salinas Martinez and Paz Hernandez Martinez, and one brother, Jose H. Martinez. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Refugio L. Zamora of Brownsville; two daughters, Ernestina Zamora of Brownsville, Texas, and Beatriz Zamora (Leonel R.) Mendez of Spring, Texas; two sons, Reynaldo M. (Sylvia P.) Zamora of Helotes, Texas, Sergio Zamora of Brownsville. A devoted nephew, Jose Armando (Rachel) Zamora of Corpus Christi, Texas; seven grandchildren, Leonel Mendez Jr. of Houston, Cedric Z. Mendez of Spring, Texas, Leticia Laura Gonzalez, Lorenzo Eduardo Gonzalez both of Brownsville, Luis Oscar Gonzalez of Austin, Texas, Ray P. Zamora of San Antonio, Texas, and Omar Zamora of Brownsville, Texas; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Pallbearers will be Leonel Mendez Jr., Cedric Z. Mendez, Lorenzo Eduardo Gonzalez, Luis Oscar Gonzalez, Ray P. Zamora, Omar Zamora, Jose Armando Zamora and Adrian Zamora. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, July 16, 2006, from noon to 10 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 17, 2006, at Saint Mary's Catholic Church with interment to 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, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. JOE GALVAN Joe Galvan, 71, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was a Brownsville native and life-long resident. Joe dedicated his life to education and worked with the Brownsville Independent School District for 36 years. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and photographer. Joe was a friend to all who met him and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Eloisa Galvan, and a sister, Judy Meza. Joe is survived by his wife, Griselda "Kiki;" and two nephews, Victor and Hector Meza of Fresno, California; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Visitation will be held Monday, July 17, 2006, from 4 to 9 p.m. An evening service will be held at 7 p.m., and will be officiated by Pastor E.J. Kennedy. All services will conclude after Monday evening services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. ORALIA A. GARCIA Oralia A. Garcia, 72, passed away Friday, July 14, 2006, in Mesquite, Texas. She was born on November 7, 1933, in Brownsville, Texas, worked and retired after 26 years in the food service department for Brownsville Independent School District. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doroteo and Maria L. Alvear; her beloved husband, Eloy Garcia Sr.; and her brother, Alonso Alvear. Oralia is survived by her sons, Juan (Irasema) Garcia, Eloy (Maria G.) Garcia Jr., from Brownsville, Texas; and daughters, Diana (Arnulfo) Martinez, Elvira Zuniga, and Nora (Charles) Hooks, all from Mesquite, Texas; her grandchildren, Daisy, Juan Jr., Monica Liza, Patrick, Joel, Joaquin, John David, Joanna, Kris, Jessica Lee, Eloisa Marie and Sara Audrey; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, Ely, Analee and Ociel; one step-great-grandchild; and her brothers, George Alvear, Samuel Alvear, Antonio Alvear, Dionicio Alvear, Manuel Alvear, Doroteo Alvear Jr. and Roberto Alvear. Visitation will be held Monday, July 17, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service to be conducted at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be: Juan Garcia Jr., Patrick Sauceda, Joel Garcia, Joaquin Garcia, John David Zuniga and Kris Zuniga. Honorary pallbearer will be Ociel O. 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 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 15, 2006 JOSE ANASTACIO RUANO, 48, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006, at Valley Grande Manor in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. JOE GALVAN, 71, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville. He was a native and life long resident of Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. KERMIT LINDEMANN Kermit Lindemann passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006, at his home in El Paso, Texas, after a courageous three year battle with cancer. He was born July 22, 1945, in Champaign, Illinois, to Kermit and Ruth Bennett Lindemann. Kermit grew up in Brownsville, attended Brownsville schools and graduated from Brownsville High School in 1964. Many will remember Kermit as an avid bowler while growing up in Brownsville. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam. Kermit retired from El Paso Natural Gas in 2001 after 30 years of service. Preceding Kermit in death were a brother, Karl; and his parents, Kermit and Ruth. He is survived by his sister, Lois Lindemann of Los Fresnos; wife MaryEllen; son Karl (Yvette); daughter Kelly Machorro (Joe); and six grandchildren, all of El Paso; Sydney Lindemann, the mother of his children of New Mexico; and a host of relatives and friends. Graveside services with full military honors were held on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. ESTHER GARZA Esther Garza, 95, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, July 13, 2006. She was born April 16, 1911. "We will never forget her and she will remain in our hearts forever" Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Friday, July 14, 2006, with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday July 15, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Interment 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, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. TOMAS PIZANA JR. Tomas Pizana Jr., 55, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Valley Regional Medial Center in Brownsville. He is preceded in death by his father, Tomas Pizana. Mr. Pizana is survived by his loving mother, Dolores Sada Pizana; and children Veronica Pizana, Cindy Pizana, John Joe Pizana, Tammy Lee Pizana, Tommy Pizana and Taler Marie Pizana; his sisters and brothers, Maria Estela Murillo, Jesse Pizana, Maria Madalena Pizana, Maria Dolores Flores, Estrellita Azuara, Betty Lou Casas, Tom Pizana, Rene Pizana, Rachel Carlin, Gloria Irma Mendieta and Rolando Pizana. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren and other relatives. Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2006, with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of the Holy Family. Chapel Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday July 17, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home with Interment to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, Brownsville, (956) 544-1171. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 14, 2006 GUADALUPE B. RIOS[/b], 79, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2006 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 2255 Southmost Blvd. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Rd. (956) 544-1171. ESTHER GARZA, 95, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral ar-rangements are pending under Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400 BEATRIZ R. GARCIA[/b] Beatriz R. Garcia passed away Monday July 10, 2006, at a Houston hospital. She was born September 27, 1935, in Brownsville, Texas. Bea was quite simply a one-of-a-kind. She had a remarkable spirit that would bring out the best of anyone with whom she came in contact. Bea found the energy to be positive at all times. Bea was a homemaker and a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She attended Lee College and was an avid reader and Civil War history buff. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rosalio P. Rodriguez and Angela Rocha Rodriguez; one brother, Reynaldo Rodriguez; pa-ternal grandparents, Juan Garza Rodriguez and Emilia Pacheco Rodriguez; and maternal grandparents, Jose Rocha and Tomasita Brown. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ramon Torres Garcia; two beloved daughters, Elda Condra and Delma Naiser; her very special sons-in-law, William Condra and Ron Naiser; her very close and cherished brother, Rosalio (Charlie) Rodriguez; special sister, Berta Rodriguez; and the lights of her life, her grandsons, Adam and Jacob Naiser. Bea will be forever remembered for her extraordinary love of life, her remarkable character, honor, dignity, and courage. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. and a rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening at Crespo & Jirrels Fu-neral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Friday, July 14, 2006, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Rev. William Oliver Celebrant. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tomas Garcia, Victor Alejandro, Adrian Alejandro, William Condra, Ron Naiser, and Ruben Garcia. The family wishes to express their overwhelming gratitude for all of the care and extraordinary support from Dr. Preti and his staff. To honor her love for reading, for those desiring, the family recommends donations to the Sterling Municipal Library, specifying the addition of children's books in honor of her two grandsons. To view the obituary or post a tribute to the family, visit www.crespoandjirrels.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Crespo & Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services, 6123 Garth Rd, Baytown, Texas 77521, (281) 839-0700. CARLOTA DE VILLAFRANCA Carlota de Villafranca, 89, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in Houston. Mrs. Villafranca was born Janu-ary 27, 1917 in El Rancho Ranchito, Tamps., Mexico to Manuel Treviño Chapa and Maria del Refugio Longoria Cisneros. She was preceded death by her husband, Jose Villafranca Garcia; her parents, Manuel Treviño Chapa and Maria del Refugio Longoria Cisneros; and siblings, Luz Arizmendi, Olivia Garza, Santiago Treviño Longoria, Rebeca Garza, Manuel Treviño Longoria, and Gilberto Treviño Longoria. Mrs. Villafranca is survived by her loving sister, Josefina Treviño de Manzano; her loving children, Bart (Connie) Villafranca, Maria del Refugio Castillo, Guadalupe (Arturo) Juarez, Manuela (Candido) Gonzalez, Maria Elena Torres, Eva Leal and Olga Cortez; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2006 at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria. Honored to be serving as their grandmother's pallbearers are Richard Ramirez, John Ramirez, Javier Gonzalez, Jimmy Cortez Jr., Art Juarez Jr., and Joseph Villafranca. Honorary pallbearers are Linda Ramirez, Sylvia Leal, Odette Juarez de Treviño, Sonia Castillo, Diana Gonzalez de Durlam, Eva Villafranca de Galindo, Darlene Cortez de Vega and Denise Cortez. Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 710 Ed Carey Dr., Harlingen, Texas (956) 423-3636. EVANGELINA MUÑIZ Evangelina Muñiz, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Mrs. Muñiz was born in Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She was a Brownsville resident for numerous years. She is survived by her children, Rogelio Muñiz, Raul Muñiz, Alejandro Muñiz, Gloria Muñiz, Leticia Aguirre, Cecilia Muñiz, and Elizabet Muñiz; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and many family members. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be held at 3 p.m. today, Friday July 14, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park in Brownsville. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. JOE CLAY "J.C." FISCHER Joe Clay "J.C." Fischer, 74, of Brownsville, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, July 11, 2006. J.C. was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an automotive mechanic who worked for Bill Bannert and then for Adolph Bannert until his retirement. Preceding J.C. in death were his twin sons, Ronald and Donald; his parents, George and Maggie Virgie Fischer; and his sister, Dorothy Walker. Survivors include his wife, Macaria Ruiz Fischer; his sons, Joe Clay Fischer Jr. and Donald George Fischer; and his grandsons, Kyle George Fischer and Kevin Joe Fischer. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. today, Friday, July 14, 2006, at the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Procession will depart the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2006, for a graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Gar-dens. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post 43 Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Donald G. Fischer, Rene Gomez, Mike Niño, Johnny Benitez, Moy Torres and Hector Valdez. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 13, 2006 ROBERTO MONTEMAYOR, 65, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Spanish Meadows Nursing Center. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be at Funerarias Lozano in Matamoros. Interment will follow at Panteon Municipal in Ramones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Local arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. ROBERTO V. LEAL Roberto V. Leal, 64, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Leal was born in Brownsville, Texas and had been a resident of Fort Worth for the past 30 years. He was an avid fisherman. Leal was preceded in death by a sister, Yolanda. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Saldaña Leal; seven daughters, Maria Elena, Margarita, Monica, Minerva, Laura, Isabel, and Elizabeth; three sons, Arturo, Daniel, and Jesus; three sisters, Angelita, Maria, and Erminia; one brother, Gregorio Jr.; 24 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Delta Chapel. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Santa Rosalia Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. CARLOTA DE VILLAFRANCA Carlota de Villafranca, 89, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in Houston. Mrs. Villafranca was born January 27, 1917, in El Rancho Ranchito, Tamps., Mexico to Manuel Treviño Chapa and Maria del Refugio Longoria Cisneros. She was preceded death by her husband, Jose Villafranca Garcia; her parents, Manuel Treviño Chapa and Maria del Refugio Longoria Cisneros; and siblings, Luz Arizmendi, Olivia Garza, Santiago Treviño Longoria, Rebeca Garza, Manuel Treviño Longoria, and Gilberto Treviño Longoria. She is survived by her loving sister, Josefina Treviño de Manzano; her loving children, Bart (Connie) Villafranca, Maria del Refugio Castillo, Guadalupe (Arturo) Juarez, Manuela (Candido) Gonzalez, Maria Elena Torres, Eva Leal and Olga Cortez; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2006, at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria. Honored to be serving as their grandmother's pallbearers are Richard Ramirez, John Ramirez, Javier Gonzalez, Jimmy Cortez Jr., Art Juarez Jr., and Joseph Villafranca. Honorary pallbearers are Linda Ramirez, Sylvia Leal, Odette Juarez de Treviño, Sonia Castillo, Diana Gonzalez de Durlam, Eva Villafranca de Galindo, Darlene Cortez de Vega and Denise Cortez. Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 710 Ed Carey Dr., Harlingen, TX (956) 423-3636. JOE CLAY "J.C." FISCHER Joe Clay "J.C." Fischer, 74, of Brownsville, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, July 11, 2006. J.C. was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an automotive mechanic who worked for Bill Bannert and then for Adolph Bannert until his retirement. Preceding J.C. in death were his twin sons, Ronald and Donald; his parents, George and Maggie Virgie Fischer; and his sister, Dorothy Walker. Survivors include his wife, Macaria Ruiz Fischer; his sons, Joe Clay Fischer Jr. and Donald George Fischer; and his grandsons, Kyle George Fischer and Kevin Joe Fischer. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2006 in the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Procession will depart the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006, for a graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post 43 Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Donald G. Fischer, Rene Gomez, Mike Niño, Johnny Benitez, Moy Torres and Hector Valdez. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. (956) 546-7111. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 12, 2006 JOE CLAY "J.C." FISCHER, 74, of Brownsville, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, July 11, 2006. Funeral arrangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. (956) 546-7111. DR. GEORGE W. PRICE JR. Today we mourn the passing of a great patriarch of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. George Price entered into the Heavenly Kingdom into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 7, 2006. George Price was born in Valdosta, Ga., September 27, 1911 and was a retired minister. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Monica Sandra Linski and a son, George Price III. He is survived by his daughter, Georgianna M. Bishop and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. His dear friend, Bunny Gomez and her husband, Al, also survive him. Price was a World War II veteran having served with the Merchant Marine Service as lieutenant junior grade. Price was admitted to the Florida bar in 1936 and practiced law in Florida. In 1959 the future Pastor Price was led to seek entry into the Missouri Synod Ministry. He served parishes in South Florida from 1963 to 1980 and was Chaplain at Winter Haven Resort for four years. He served as Vacancy Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in the fall and winter of 1990-91 and became Vacancy Pastor at Fishers of Men in Port Isabel. In July of 1994 he was called to serve Trinity Brownsville which he lovingly did until retirement in 1999. He continued teaching Bible Study at Trinity for several years until his health failed. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Memorial in memory of George Price may be directed to the donor's favorite charity. A memorial service for George Price will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 901 Boca Chica Blvd. The Rev. David Byler will be officiating the service. MANUEL SALAZAR Manuel Salazar, 76, went to be with the lord Sunday, July 9, 2006 in Tyler, Texas. He will be dearly missed by all his family. Mr. Salazar is preceded in death by loving his wife, Sara Salazar and brother, Rafael Leal. He is survived by his daughters, Rosa Pardo (Victor), Alejandra Torres (Juan A.) of San Pedro, Patricia Salazar (Gabriel) of Houston, and Maria G. Martinez (Miguel A.) of Tyler, Texas; sons, Manuel Salazar Jr. (Maria L.) of Brownsville, Pablo Salazar (Blanca Estela) of Tyler, Jaime Salazar (Maria C.), Guillermo Salazar (Patricia) and Eddie Salazar (Martha E.) all of Brownsville; 36 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; brothers, Francisco Salazar Perez and Jesus Leal; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Our Lady of Good Counsel. 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, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. GERARDO FIERRO Gerardo Fierro, 44 of Port Isabel, Texas passed away July 9, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Mr. Fierro was a lifetime resident of Port Isabel and a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. He worked as a manager for Radio Shack in Port Isabel. He is survived by his two daughters, Cassandra Fierro and Ashley Nicole Fierro, both of Port Isabel; his parents, Federico and Yolanda Fierro of Port Isabel; two sisters, Armandina (Tomas) Hernandez of LaMarque, Texas and Deborah (Felipe) Brown of Alabama; two brothers, Santiago Federico (Irma) Fierro of Port Isabel and Francisco Xavier (Martha) Fierro of Houston, Texas; special aunts, Margarita Fierro and Antonia Zurita both of Port Isabel; fiancee, Mary Lourdes Ochoa; the mother of his two children, Romana Fierro; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. today Wednesday July 12, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito; visitation will continue from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday July 13, 2006, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Port Isabel City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jaime Sarinana, Martin Fierro, Felipe Perez, David Zurita, Tomas Klinger, Francisco Fierro, Mark A. Brown and Chris Calzada. Words of comfort may be sent to the Fierro family at www.thomaegarza.com Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., (956) 399-1331. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 11, 2006 FRANCISCO LUNA TABARES, 66, of Port Isabel, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito (956) 399-1331. GERARDO FIERRO, 44, of Port Isabel, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito (956) 399-1331. HORTENSIA G. VALDEZ, 58, of Port Isabel, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006 at her residence. A holy rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Port Isabel City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito (956) 399-1331. JESUS GONZALEZ, 97, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born in Brownsville where he was also a lifetime resident. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Delta Funeral Home, 1300 E. Harrison St. Cremation will follow at Sacred Heart Park Crematory in Weslaco. MACARIO GUERRA PEREZ, 61, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. There will be no local services. Visitation and funeral services will be held at Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. HUGH EUGENE "JACK" WOLCOTT Hugh Eugene "Jack" Wolcott, 86, left this earth Sunday, July 9, 2006. He passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Lakota, Iowa on Jan. 20, 1920 to Ethel Peshia and Lawrence Wolcott. Jack and his wife Marge moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 1960, residing first in Brownsville. They lived in Los Fresnos since 1972. Jack owned South Texas By-Products Company for many years and was an active member and respected businessman of the Los Fresnos Community. Serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II he was assigned to the meat packing unit in Spokane, Wash. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; mother, Ethel Peshia Wolcott; father, Lawrence Wolcott and eight of 10 brothers and sisters. Jack is survived by his sister, Maxine Wolcott Harvey; brother, Don Wolcott; daughter, Donna Wolcott Bressler (Joe) of Rancho Viejo; son, Jack C. (Chuck) Wolcott (Irma) of Port Isabel; grandchildren, Kenneth B. Wolcott (Linda) of Los Fresnos, Mark C. Wolcott of Bronston, Ky., Melissa Bressler Karl (Michael) of Portland, Texas; seven great-grandchildren, Bryan, Aaron, Amber, Ashley, Christopher, Rebekah, David and numerous nieces and nephews. His guidance and commitment to family will be greatly missed and now will be with the Lord forever and reunited with his wife of 65 years, Marjorie. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Funeraia del Angel Buena Vista. Entombment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the Wolcotts request that donations be made in memory of H.E. Wolcott to: The Sandi Jo Funk Hospice Program, Valley Baptist Medical Center, P.O. Box 2588, Harlingen, TX 78551. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 541-5400. GUADALUPE B. RIOS Guadalupe B. Rios, 79, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Rios and Lucia Bermudez Rios. Mr. Rios is survived by his loving wife of 52 years of marriage, Anita M. Rios; six sons, Guadalupe Rios Jr., Jorge Rios, Agustin (Olga) Rios, Isidro Rios, Cisto (Imelda) Rios and Juan Rios; six daughters, Ana Maria (Alfonso) Mata, Gloria Luisa (Ricardo) Alvarado, Elida Rios, Elvira Rios, Sonia (Cleofas) Negrete and Leticia Rios; grandchildren, Guadalupe Jr., Roseane, Jessica, Marcos, Agustin Jr., Kimberly Brenda, Isidro Jr., Isidro II, Ivy, Eva, Amy, Cristo Jr., April, Moses, Israel, Abreham, Sylvia, Raymond, Ricky Eli, James, Liliana, Jose, Luis, Danny, Monica, Tony, Alfonso Cynthia, Sabrina, Veronica, Jose Alvaro, Jesus Rios, Maria Antonia, Humberto, Stephanie and Ashley. Also surviving Mr. Rios are four sisters, Leonila Garcia Rios, Angelita Quintanilla Rios, Cenaida Lopez Rios and Paula Rios; one brother, Modesto Rios. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Arch Angels." Visitation will resume from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Arch Angels." A Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2006, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 2255 Southmost Blvd. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Guadalupe Rios Jr., Jorge Rios, Agustin Rios, Isidro Rios, Cisto Rios, Juan Rios, Cleofas Negrete and Ricardo Alvarado. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care 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 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HINTON/ MONTGOMERY--BALLARD/ BURKE/DAVIS/ AYERS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/966 Message Board Post: Lookinf for-Family Of: "ULYSSES G. HINTON"-(b-AL-1913-d.TX-1978. DEATH RECORD-(S/S INDEX)-Shows CAMERON COUNTY-[RIO HONDO]---Lived in :HARLINGEN or RIO HONDO, TX. areas. What We Know: (1)- Came to TEXAS-circa 1930-1940-(pos. with other "HINTON RELATIVES"??). (2)-Married a "LATINA LADY",Setteled down and Had A family-(Children UNKNOWN- Family lost touch Over The Years). (3)- Owned/ Managed/ Worked at a FISHING FLEET DOCK-something to do with the Local Fishing Fleet??? (4)- LAST WORD was from his Wife to our MOTHER-(his SISTER)-- RE; HIS DEATH in **** "OCT1978" **** ---- LOOKING FOR " OBIT ". ---- LOOKING FOR ANY INTEL ON FAMILY/ RELATIVES?? HIS SISTER IS "TERMINAL"> WOULD LIKE ANY INTEL OR CONTACT WITH HIS FAMILY. BA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/965 Message Board Post: At the Cameron County website I have started a Cameron County Families Section http://www.rootsweb.com/~txcamero/families.htm As Webmaster for the County I have started adding information for those residents beginning with my Ledbetter Family. I also received some Great Pictures and Info from the Powell Family. I would love to get info from others of you out there that have info on Cameron County families to send info in so that we can link it to this page as well. Please contact me if you have info that you would like to add to the site so that we can get even more info out there on Cameron County. Hope to see your info soon. Thanks, Kellie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MARTINEZ Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/823.3 Message Board Post: I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON "MARTINEZ" FAMILIES IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX. PARTICULARLY THE HEIRS OF "BENIGNO & CARMEN", "CRESCENCIO" AND JULIAN & MELCHORA". DO YOU HAVE ANY INFO ON THESE FAMILIES?

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 9, 2006 GUADALUPE M. RIVERA, 70, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. with a chapel service at 3 p.m. at Trevino Funeral Home, followed by interment at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, (956)542-2583. JEROME "J.B."TRIMBLE Jerome "J.B." Trimble passed away June 29, 2006, in Plano, Texas. J.B. was born April 15, 1917, in Orlando, Florida, to Fred and Rena Trimble. He graduated from high school in Brownsville, Texas, and attended Texas A&M. On October 18, 1947, J.B. married Lucille Elizabeth Holt in Washington, D.C. He is a past Worshipful Master of the Rio Grande Masonic Lodge No. 81 in Brownsville, Texas, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of First United Methodist Church of Plano. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Leonard B. Trimble and sisters Gladys Abbott and Ethel Adams. He is survived by his loving wife, Lucille Elizabeth Trimble; daughter Deborah Ann Moss and husband Jim and their children Eric and Shelley; son Rick Trimble and wife Debbie; daughter Betty Jo Carden and husband James and their children Pamela and Jimmy. All who knew him could appreciate his work ethic. We learned so much from him and the examples he set. Not only did he show us the intrinsic value of a job well done but how to have fun and enjoy life. We will forever cherish our memories of him as a loving husband, caring father and a fine man. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church of Plano, 3160 E. Spring Creek Parkway, and will be officiated by the Rev. Dale Swain and the Rev. Ralph Burke. Ted Dickey Funeral Home, 2128 18th Street, Plano, Texas 75074, (972) 424-4511. ALFREDO C. CISNEROS Alfredo C. Cisneros, 83, born September 9, 1922, passed away peacefully July 1, 2006, in San Antonio, Texas. Preceded in death by father Antonio, and mother Maria de Jesus Cisneros. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Maria de la Luz, and children Olga Reinhart, Linda Cisneros, Yvonne Broussard and Nestor Cisneros of San Antonio, Texas, and sons Alfred Jr. and Henry Cisneros of Houston, Texas. Survived by grandchildren, Diana, Matthew and David Reinhart, Dominick and Sara Broussard and Michael Fritz Cisneros of Austin, Texas, and many loving nephews and nieces. Alfredo was preceded in death by brothers Gregorio, Antonio, Enrique, Ernesto and Raul, and is survived by brother Carlos Cisneros of Brownsville, Texas. Alfredo attended the Immaculate Conception School, and graduated from Brownsville High School in 1941. He graduated from Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a specialty in electronics. A pioneer in radio and television in South Texas, Mr. Cisneros was the owner of Cisneros TV & Appliance and Rio Grande Moving. A private family mass was held at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral with internment at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were handled by Vaughan's Funeral Home of Boerne and Darling-Mouser of Brownsville, Texas. (956)546-7111. FR. RAY STANLEY WILHELM, OMI 1932 - 2006 Father Ray Stanley Wilhelm, 74, died suddenly in Midland, Texas, on July 5, 2006. The son of Raymond M. Wilhelm and Alma (Dreier) Wilhelm, Father Ray was born on February 3, 1932, in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating from St. Mary's Parochial School, he attended St. Anthony's Junior Seminary in San Antonio. He entered St. Peter's Novitiate in Mission, Texas, in 1951, where he professed First Vows on May 31, 1952. His philosophy and theology studies were pursued at DeMazenod Scholasticate (now Oblate School of Theology) in San Antonio. It was there that he professed Perpetual Vows on May 31, 1955. Upon completion of his theology courses, he was ordained a priest by Archbishop Robert E. Lucey at St. Mary's Church, San Antonio, Texas, on June 1, 1958. Father Ray received his first assignment in 1959 as a professor at DeMazenod Scholasticate. In the spring of 1960, he went to Catholic University in Washington, D.C., for graduate studies; and in November of 1960, attended the Gregorian University in Rome and obtained a degree in Canon Law in June of 1962. He returned to DeMazenod Scholasticate - Oblate College of the Southwest - in San Antonio as treasurer and professor in September 1962. He later served as associate director in the college level seminary formation program at St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas. His many ministries included: parochial vicar in the following Texas parishes; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Harlingen; Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Brownsville; St. Patrick's, Houston; and, as pastor, in St. Ignatius, Ranchito; Sacred Heart, McAllen; St. John the Baptist, San Juan; and, St. Ann, Colorado City. He also served as associate director of Nuestra Señora de San Juan del Valle Shrine, San Juan; and parochial vicar, St. Louis of France Cathedral, New Orleans, LA. In June of 2000, he was assigned and remained until his death, as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Shrine, Midland, Texas. He also served as a local Oblate Superior in several Texas Districts. In his ministry in the field of canon law, Father Ray served as an official of the Matrimonial Tribunal of the dioceses of Brownsville, San Antonio, San Angelo and most recently as Defender of the Bond for the Texas Appellate Court in San Antonio. Father Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Alma Wilhelm; his uncles, J.P. Wilhelm, Edwin Wilhelm, E.V. Tumlinson; and his aunt, Maggie Schlein. He is survived by his sister, Mary Oswald; and brother-in-law, Louis Oswald of Houston, Texas; his three nephews, Brent A. Oswald, of Houston, Kelly V. and Stacey Oswald of Houston, Louis A. and Crystal Oswald of Littleton, Colo. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2006, and a Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic in Midland, Texas. A vigil service will also be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2006 and the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006, at the Immaculate Conception Chapel on the grounds of Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, Texas. The services will conclude with burial at the Oblate cemetery on the same campus. Arrangements by The Angelus Funeral Home, 1119 N. St. Marys' St., San Antonio, Texas, 78215, (210) 227-1461 LOUIS LONGORIA FLORES Louis Longoria Flores, 81, of Brownsville, Texas went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Flores was born in Meyersville, Texas on February 10, 1925, and raised in Cuero, Texas. He served his country with the US Army during World War II in the 101st Infantry (Marksmen Rifle and Infantry Combat Badge) as a Corporal. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge (Rhineland, Germany) and awarded the Purple Heart, WW II Victory Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He was the founder of the Warriors Nest and the Ram's Nest hamburger stands. He was preceded in death by his parents; Leondro and Elvira Flores; his wife, Adelina "Dela" Flores; his son, Rudolph "Rudy" Sanchez Sr.; and three sisters, Catlida Vasquez, Celidina Basquez and Ofelia Garcia. Left to cherish his memory are: his daughter, Gloria (Miguel) Rodriguez; his daughter-in-law, Margarita Sanchez; his grandchildren: Daniel, Gabriel, and Victoria Rodriguez, Rudolph "Rudy" Jr. (Norma), Luis (Mary) and Samuel "Sam" (Maritza) Sanchez, Adelita "Sister" (George) Garcia, Nina (David) Thomas, Xavier (Aseneth) Sanchez, Racheal (David) Johnson, and Charmiane (Robert) Garza, all from Brownsville. His great-grandchildren: Stacy Lara, Maria Hinojosa, Henry, & Errikka Sanchez, Isabelle and Gabriela Calles, Becky, Olivia, Luis, Jr., and Clarisse Sanchez, Olgita Castro, Melinda, Adam, Daniela and Ana Sanchez, Xavier II and Xiara Sanchez, Marta, Adelina and George Lee Garcia, Timothy Donovan, Nicholas and Elisha Thomas, Asha, Isaiah, Elizabeth and Razi Johnson, Melodi Sanchez and Robert Garza. In addition, he is survived by 13 great-great-grandchildren, his brother, Henry Flores, from Cuero, Texas, and his sister, Ernestina Gutierrez from Edna, Texas. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. today, Sunday, July 9, 2006, with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home. Father Jerry Frank will officiate at the Mass of Resurrection at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by American Legion Post 43 Veterans Honor Guard. Honored to be serving as Mr. Flores' pallbearers are: George Garcia, George Lee Garcia, Robert Garza, David Johnson, Daniel M Rodriguez, Miguel Rodriguez, Luis Sanchez and Xavier Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be Samuel Sanchez and David Thomas. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Trevino Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road Brownsville, Texas, 78520, (956) 542-2583. JEAN BRADY FOX Jean Brady Fox, mother and grandmother, born August 27, 1923, personally met Jesus Christ on July 7, 2006, at the age of 82. Her daughter, Susan, Brownsville; and son David (Julie), Austin; and granddaughter Susan Jean survive her. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse; parents, Edward F. and Gladys S. Brady; brothers Edward F. Brady Jr. and Tommy Brady. She is also survived by a cousin, Ann (Buster) Stevenson, Brownsville, and several nieces and nephews. Jean's first love was Jesus Christ, and she did all things to serve him. She was a devout Christian and a member of First Christian Church in San Benito for 72 years. Jean married Jesse Fox, the star quarterback for the 1941 San Benito Greyhounds district champion football team and a longtime businessman in San Benito. Jean graduated from San Benito High School in 1940 and attended Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1945 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She worked at the family-owned San Benito Theater Company with theaters in San Benito, La Feria and Brownsville and also assisted her husband in their many retail and rental businesses. In 1964, Jean returned to school at Pan American University, Edinburg, to earn a teaching certificate. This would afford her the opportunity to begin her primary passion: teaching. Jean taught in the San Benito CISD for 20 years including La Encantada and Fred Booth Elementary Schools. Upon her retirement from public school teaching in 1984, Jean pursued her other teaching interests, Weight Watchers, volunteer reading teacher at a private school, library work, painting, needlepoint, silk ribbon embroidery, etc. Teaching was Jean's life, and she was never without a story or topic to teach about. Her love of history, especially family history, antiques, glass bottles, needlework tools and textiles, travel, documentary television viewing, kept her mind active until the end. One of her greatest joys was teaching and learning from other people. Jean was a member of Chapter CW PEO Sisterhood, the Rio Grande Valley Embroidery Guild and the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild. Visitation will be held today, July 9, 2006, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Henry Thomae Funeral Home in San Benito with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Church services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2006 at the First Christian Church in San Benito. Burial will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Pieter Ameel, Sam P. Boswell, Sr., Sam P. Boswell Jr., Gayle Brogdon, Pete Claudio and John Rush. Special thanks to Dr. Luis Reynoso (Nurse Doris) and the staff at Valley Diagnostic Clinic, United Home Health Services, and Odyssey Hospice. Caregivers Isabel Charles, Veronica Tapia, and Margie Weaver spent many hours with Jean. She welcomed them in her life and spent many hours teaching them as well. The family is especially grateful for all their help. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Laborers in Fields of Education, P.O. Box 1453, Los Fresnos; First Christian Church, San Benito; or the charity of choice. Services have been entrusted to the care of Henry Thomae at Henry Thomae Funeral Home, 701 N. Bowie, San Benito, (956) 399-9992. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 8, 2006 KENNETH ABBOTT LEWIS Kenneth Abbott Lewis, 68, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Lewis is survived by his loving wife, Magdalena M. Lewis of Brownsville; his children, Nidia Lewis, Cynthia Rangel, Walter Stevens Lewis, Anthony Lewis, Debbie Lee Lewis, Nancy Lee Lewis, Jennifer Lewis, all of Brownsville, and Kenneth Lewis, Patricia Lewis and Shirley Lewis of San Benito. Also surviving Mr. Lewis are eight grandchildren. Visitations will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 5 p.m. and a chapel funeral service at 7 p.m. today, Saturday, July 8, 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 Road, (956) 544-1171. MR. MANUEL N. GARZA Mr. Manuel N. Garza, 97, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home on Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Born in Brownsville on January 3, 1909, he attended St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a longshoreman for about 30 years. Preceding Mr. Garza in death is his beloved wife, Maria G. Garza, and his sons, Manuel Garza Jr., Roberto Garza, Reynaldo Garza and Israel Vasquez. Survivors include his children, Sarah Fuentes of Chicago, Ill., George Garza (Stacy) of Gladstone, Ore., Richard Garza of Galveston, Texas, Rogelio Garza (Sylvia) of Prescott Valley, Ariz., Lydia G. Esparza (Vicente) of Brownsville, Texas, Rafael Garza (Linda) of La Porte, Texas and Daniel Garza (Norma) of Clermont, Ga. Survivors also include his brother, Rafael Garza of Tulare, Calif., as well as 34 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, July 8, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 555 W. St. Francis with interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Honored to be serving as Mr. Garza's pallbearers are Richard Garza, Rafael Garza, Daniel Garza, Manuel Esparza, Reynaldo Fuentes and Reynaldo Garza. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 7, 2006 MANUELA DE LA GARZA, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at her residence in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. LUCILLA RIVERA MURILLO Lucilla Rivera Murillo, 80, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 14, 1925, and lived all her life in Brownsville, Texas. She attended Christ the King Catholic Church for many years. She was a great house wife and always a wonderful grandmother and friend to others. Mrs. Murillo is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Murillo; son Geronimo Murillo; granddaughter Susanna Torres; sister Consuelo Hernandez and brothers-in-law Agustin Palacios and Manuel Gomez. She is survived by her children, Juan Murillo Jr. (Guillermina), Gloria Murillo Torres (Pablo), Jose Luis Murillo, Adam Murillo (Silvia), Leticia Murillo Lozano (Mateo), all of Brownsville, Ricardo Murillo of Tennessee, Rene Murillo (Hilda) of Brownsville, Gabriel Murillo (Rosa) and Rogelio Murillo (Zulema), both of Florida; 29 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers Ferman Rivera (Ofelia), Andres Rivera (Fina) all of Brownsville, Roberto Rivera (Viola) of Bay City, Daniel Barrientes (Yolanda) of California; sisters, Aurora Palacios, Dolores Gomez, Angelita Guajardo all of Brownsville, Marcela Torres (Juventino) of Georgia, Cecilia Solis of California, Guadalupe Sanchez (Eduardo) and Elida Alvarado (Ruben), both of Brownsville. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a Christian service at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2006 at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden. Serving as pallbearers will be all of her sons. The family would like to thank all the staff at the dialysis center of Dr. Malasko. Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 Cavity Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. MR. MANUEL N. GARZA Mr. Manuel N. Garza, 97, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home on Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Born in Brownsville on January 3, 1909, he attended St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a longshoreman for about 30 years. Mr. Garza was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria G. Garza, and sons Manuel Garza Jr., Roberto Garza, Reynaldo Garza and Israel Vasquez. Survivors include his children, Sarah Fuentes of Chicago, Ill., George Garza (Stacy) of Gladstone, Ore., Richard Garza of Galveston, Texas, Rogelio Garza (Sylvia) of Prescott Valley, Ariz., Lydia G. Esparza (Vicente) of Brownsville, Texas, Rafael Garza (Linda) of La Porte, Texas, and Daniel Garza (Norma) of Clermont, Ga. Survivors also include his brother, Rafael Garza of Tulare, Calif., as well as 34 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be today, Friday, July 7, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 555 W. St. Francis, with interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Honored to be serving as Mr. Garza's pallbearers are Richard Garza, Rafael Garza, Daniel Garza, Miguel Esparza, Reynaldo Fuentes and Reynaldo Garza. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. MR. RAMIRO LONGORIA Mr. Ramiro Longoria passed away on July 4, 2006. He was born on September 12, 1926, in Donna, Texas, and grew up in Mission, Texas. He was one of 10 children born to Eutimio and Genoveva Longoria. As a child, Ramiro loved running through the city's citrus groves and swimming with his friends. He was an exceptional athlete. In high school, he played tennis and ran track, but his real love was playing football. He was the quarterback of the Mission Eagles in the early '40s and later became an avid golfer. After graduating from high school, Ramiro joined the Army during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines. Upon returning from the war, Ramiro used the GI Bill to attend college and graduated from Gradwall School of Medical Technology in St. Louis, Missouri. He later received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Pan American University. Ramiro started working at a very young age, first shining shoes on the city streets of Mission, Texas, and later working as a golf caddie at the city golf course, where he learned to love the game of golf. After graduation from laboratory technology school he worked at a hospital in Sulfur, Oklahoma, where he met and married Johnelle Calame, who was a registered nurse. They moved back to the Valley, and Ramiro spent the majority of his career working at the Serafy Lab and Valley Regional Hospital in Brownsville, Texas. He also spent time as the director of the state lab in San Benito, Texas. Ramiro is survived by his wife of 53 years, Johnelle Longoria; his three loving daughters, Yolanda Swanson, Dr. Elena Marin (Carlos) and Carmen de la Llata (Julio). He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Kyle Swanson, Leslie Quinn, Julio Andres de la Llata, Diego de la Llata, Diana de la Llata, Tomas Marin and Rebecca Marin; and two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kaleb Quinn. Ramiro was also the favorite uncle to his many nieces and nephews. We will always remember him as a devoted husband and father, who made this world a happier place. May God bless him and take care of him always. We will all miss him dearly. Visitation will begin today, Friday, July 7, 2006, at 3 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1200 Lincoln St., Brownsville, Texas. Interment will follow to Buena Vista Burial Park. Military rites will be conducted at graveside under the direction of the American Legion Post 43 Honor Guard. Honored to be serving as Mr. Longoria's pallbearers are Carlos Marin, Tomas Marin, Julio Cesar de la Llata, Julio Andres de la Llata, Diego de la Llata, Kyle Swanson, Ray Trdla and John Bland. 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 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 6, 2006 MANUEL N. GARZA, 97, of Brownsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. LT. GUADALUPE "LUPE" LIMAS (RETIRED) Lt. Guadalupe "Lupe" Limas (Retired), 80, of Brownsville went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Lt. Limas was born in Rio Hondo, Texas, on December 12, 1925. He served his country with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. He began his law enforcement career in 1952 with Harlingen Police Department. Subsequently, he moved to Brownsville where he joined Brownsville P.D. in 1955 until his retirement in 1989. Later, he was appointed as the liaison officer for Cameron County Sheriff's Department under Sheriff Alex Perez where he served with distinction for five years. He was a proud and founding member of the Silver Badges, a social organization for retired/former law enforcement officers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Flaviano and Cecilia Limas; a brother, Fernando Limas; a son, Jesus Manuel Limas; granddaughter Patricia Viscaino; and great granddaughter, Maria del Socorro Garza. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Camerina Limas and his children, Ruben (Alicia) Limas, Guadalupe (Aurora) Limas Jr., Olivia (Cruz) Galvan, Fabian (Elvira) Limas, State District Judge Abel (Vivi) Limas, Rodolfo "Rudy" (Irma) Limas, Leticia (Moises) Viscaino and Xavier (Norma) Limas; 29 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; a sister, Hilaria Escobedo of Thermal, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, July 6, 2006, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church in Brownsville, Texas. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday July 7, 2006, at St. Luke Catholic Church with the Rev. Bert Diaz officiating. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park under the auspices of American Legion and V.F.W. of Brownsville. Brownsville Police Department Honor Guard will perform the 21 gun salute. Pallbearers will be Fabian Limas Jr., Christopher Limas, Abel Limas Jr., Adam Limas, Rene Limas, Gabriel Galvan, David Viscaino, Alexander Limas and Rudy Vallentino Limas. Honorary pallbearers, Alex Perez, Andres Vega Jr., Commander Robert Avitia, William Kingsbury Jr., Jorge Acevedo and Ricardo Acevedo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke Catholic Church, 2800 Rockwell Dr., Brownsville, TX 78520. Words of comfort may be sent to the Limas family at www.thomaegarza.com Services entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors (956) 399-1331. MR. RAMIRO LONGORIA Mr. Ramiro Longoria passed away on July 4, 2006. He was born on September 12, 1926, in Donna, Texas, and grew up in Mission, Texas. He was one of 10 children born to Eutimio and Genoveva Longoria. As a child, Ramiro loved running through the city's citrus groves and swimming with his friends. He was an exceptional athlete. In high school, he played tennis and ran track, but his real love was playing football. He was the quarterback of the Mission Eagles in the early '40s and later became an avid golfer. After graduating from high school, Ramiro joined the Army during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines. Upon returning from the war, Ramiro used the GI Bill to attend college and graduated from Gradwall School of Medical Technology in St. Louis, Missouri. He later received a Bachelor of Science in biology from Pan American University. Ramiro started working at a very young age, first shining shoes on the city streets of Mission, Texas, and later working as a golf caddie at the city golf course, where he learned to love the game of golf. After graduation from laboratory technology school, he worked at a hospital in Sulfur, Oklahoma, where he met and married Johnelle Calame, who was a registered nurse. They moved back to the Valley, and Ramiro spent the majority of his career working at the Serafy Lab and Valley Regional Hospital in Brownsville, Texas. He also spent time as the director of the state lab in San Benito, Texas. Ramiro is survived by his wife of 53 years, Johnelle Longoria; his three loving daughters, Yolanda Swanson, Dr. Elena Marin (Carlos) and Carmen de la Llata (Julio). He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Kyle Swanson, Leslie Quinn, Julio Andres de la Llata, Diego de la Llata, Diana de la Llata, Tomas Marin and Rebecca Marin; and two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kaleb Quinn. Ramiro was also the favorite uncle to his many nieces and nephews. We will always remember him as a devoted husband and father, who made this world a happier place. May God bless him and take care of him always. We will all miss him dearly. Visitation will begin Friday, July 7, 2006, at 3 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1200 Lincoln St., Brownsville, Texas. Interment will follow to Buena Vista Burial Park. Military rites will be conducted at graveside under the direction of the American Legion Post 43 Honor Guard. Honored to be serving as Mr. Longoria's pallbearers are Carlos Marin, Tomas Marin, Julio de la Llata, Diego de la Llata, Kyle Swanson, Ray Trdla and John Bland. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX., (956) 546-7111. JOSE ENRIQUE ESTRELLA Jose Enrique Estrella Jr., 57, resident of Brownsville, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Griselda Estrella; children Enrique Estrella, Griselda Estrella and Juan Gabriel Estrella; and a brother, Julio Valentin Estrella. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, July 6, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2006, at Trevino Funeral Home Chapel followed by interment at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas, 78520, (956) 542-2583. ISABEL G. ZEPEDA Isabel G. Zepeda, 96, of Brownsville entered into her eternal rest on Monday, July 3, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maximo and Esmerejilda Garcia; her husband of 63 years, Luis G. Zepeda; and two brothers, Maximo Garcia and Eugenio Garcia; two sisters, Cesaria G. Cavazos and Dolores G. Casas; and a beloved granddaughter, Christine Zepeda-Ramirez. Survivors include her three daughters, Irma Zepeda, Corina (Carlos) Hernandez and Maria Isabel (Oscar) Lopez; three sons, Abdon (Gracie) Zepeda, Luis Carlos (Romula) Zepeda and Alberto (Carmen) Zepeda, all of Brownsville; 12 grandchildren, Irene (Robert) Avila, Luis Carlos Jr. (Brenda) Zepeda, Ana Isabel Z. (Joseph) Rodríguez, Albert Ray (Elizabeth) Zepeda, Cynthia (Juan Carlos) Vega, Vianae Zepeda, Eloy Ricardo (Kimberly) Zepeda, Laura Ann (Lauro) Pena, Jaime Adrian Zepeda, Celina Ann Hernandez and Amanda Hernandez; and 15 great-grandchildren, Robert Jr., Andrea Nicole, Luis Carlos III, Javier Tomas, Julissa Ann, Jonathan Ivan, Jacob Alexander, Juliet Elizabeth, Alejandra Isabel, Jaden Anthony, Alexander Bryan, Sophia Lauren, Sophie, Chloe and Ayali. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, July 6, 2006, from noon to 6:30 p.m. with a holy rosary commencing at 7 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Luis Carlos Zepeda Jr., Albert Ray Zepeda, Eloy Ricardo Zepeda, Jaime Adrian Zepeda, Juan Carlos Vega and Lauro Pena. Honorary pallbearers Robert Avila and Joseph Rodriguez. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas (956) 542-2583. LIDIA HERNANDEZ RIOS Lidia Hernandez Rios, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville surrounded by her family. Lidia was born on April 7, 1930, in Oden, Texas; she had been a lifetime resident of Brownsville and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Pedro Rios Jr. in 1997. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years of blessed marriage, Pedro Rios Sr.; a son, Reynaldo (Olga) Rios; three daughters, Maria R. (Jose A.) Selvera, Olivia R. (Maximo) Ortiz and Alma R. (Geronimo) Castillo; 13 grandchildren, Alberto, Osiel, Christian, Freddy, Liliana, Nancy, Yomara Iris, Cynthia, Denis, Pedro Jr., Ivan and Tiffany; seven great-grandchildren, Pedrito, Gorgito, Giovani, Alberto, Yadira, Yaneli and Chris; she is also survived by numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation and rosary were held at Funerarias Ramirez in Matamoros. Local arrangements under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. ALBERT B. WALKER JR. Albert B. Walker Jr. age 77 of Port O'Connor, Texas, passed away, Sunday, July 2, 2006. He was born July 11, 1928, in Thornton, Texas, to the late Albert B. Walker Sr. and Estelle Lenamond Meisch. He is survived by his children, Diana Duval and husband Russell Duval Jr. of Brazoria, Texas, Patricia Jo Walker of Clute, Texas, Douglas Albert Walker and wife Mary Jo Walker of Port O'Connor and David George Walker and wife Dawn Walker of Rockport; grandchildren Heather Kay of Willis, Texas, Shelly Worrell of Pearland, Texas, Douglas Walker Jr. and Devon Walker, both of Port O'Connor, Brandon Emerson of Prospect, Va., Kayla Walker and David Walker, both of Rockport; great-grandchildren Jaiden Kay and Camden Kay of Willis, Texas, and Jacob Worrell of Pearland, Texas; his siblings, Jacque Williams of Brownsville, Texas, Carolyn Gardner of Jasper, Alabama, Merilyn Wall of La Porte, Texas, and Richard Walker of Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Walker is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Walker; sisters Kathy Walker and Gwen Walker; and brother Edward Walker. Albert will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He touched the lives of many people throughout his journey in life. At a very young age, he joined the Merchant Marines and traveled around the world. He then returned to Brownsville where he was a member of the Longshoreman Association, later becoming the president. After several years working on the docks, he decided to open his own business which was Walker's Bait and Tackle. Being an avid fisherman, he knew his endeavor would be successful. When he decided to retire he made his home in Port O'Connor, Texas. Mr. Walker will be laid to rest at the Seadrift Cemetery following a private service for his children and family. In Lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Albert B. Walker Jr. to Hospice of South Texas at 605 E. Locust Ave., Victoria, TX 77901. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, (361) 552-2988. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 5, 2006 OFELIA R. BENAVIDEZ, 74, of San Benito passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006, in McKinney, Texas. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. today, July 5, 2006 at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito with interment to follow to Mercedes Memorial Cemetery. Services entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors (956) 399-1331. SHARI DEE WILDS HEIDEN, 40, of Harlingen passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2006, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today, July 5, 2006 at Mont Meta Memorial Park with the Reverend Gene Horton officiating. Services entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors (956) 399-1331. ISABEL CERDA, 36, of Port Isabel passed away July 1, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Prayer Services will be at 7 p.m. today, July 5, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home Chapel. Chapel Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Interment will follow to San Benito City Cemetery in San Benito. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956) 399-1331. RAMIRO LONGORIA, 79, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest July 4, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. LIDIA HERNANDEZ, 76, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her family. Lidia will be transferred to Ramirez Funeral Home, dates and times will be announced by Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 East Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. ASCENSION ALVAREZ-DELGADO Ascension Alvarez-Delgado, 86, was called to be with the Lord on Monday morning, July 3, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville, after a long battle with medical complications. He was a lifetime carpenter who worked for Southeastern Texas Ice Co. He also participated in a variety of construction projects such as; the Queen Isabella Causeway, Porter High School, and various apartment and condominium complexes in Brownsville. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Emilia C. Alvarez; his children, Regina Alvarez, Humberto Alvarez, Hilda A. (Raul) Hernandez, Ildefonso (Natalia) Alvarez, and Pete (Mary) Alvarez; together with 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today, July 5, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 9 a.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Darling-Mouser with committal services following at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Honored to be serving as Mr. Alvarez's pallbearers are Humberto Alvarez, Ildefonso Alvarez, Pete Alvarez, Noe Alvarez, Danny Alvarez and Ruben Alvarez. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX. (956) 546-7111. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald