The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 4, 2006 ASCENSION ALVAREZ-DELGADO, 86, of Brownsville, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. (956) 546-7111. CHRISTINE "CHRISSIE" BOWIE BUCKLIN Christine "Chrissie" Bowie Bucklin passed away early Sunday, morning, July 2, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Chrissie was born Christine Ferguson Bowie to Christine Ferguson Kerr and John Caldwell Bowie on December 10, 1911, in Bloomfield, Iowa. Her parents were Scottish immigrants who first settled in Iowa then moved to San Benito in 1916, as part of the Bowie Clan that are among the early settlers of San Benito. She attended San Benito schools graduating from high school in 1929. Upon graduation from high school, she attended Brownsville Junior College as it was known then and later graduated from Texas A&I University in Kingsville. Teaching was her lifelong profession beginning in 1932, at Fred Booth Elementary School in San Benito. She taught there until her marriage to Edward I. "Red" Bucklin in 1936, after which she lived in Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo. Chrissie and Red returned to San Benito in 1945. She resumed her teaching career at Fred Booth School for the 1947-48 school year. In 1955, she went to Highland School as Head Teacher and then in 1957, returned to Fred Booth as Assistant Principal until her retirement in 1982, after 38 years of loyal and dedicated service to the San Benito School District. As a result of her service and the great respect the citizens of San Benito had for her, May 21, 1982, was officially declared "Chrissie Bucklin Day" by the San Benito C.I.S.D. and the San Benito City Commission. She was very active in professional organizations. She was a member and past president of the local Chapter of Texas State Teachers Association, Parent Teachers Association, a member of the National Education Association and the American Association of University Women. She was president of the Alpha Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional educational fraternity, and a member of the Zeta Rho Chapter. She was a lifelong, dedicated member of the Presbyterian Church of San Benito where she taught Sunday School for a record number of years not missing a Sunday unless she were out of the county, state or country. She also was active in the Presbyterian Women of the Church and served as Ladies Circle chairman many times. On May 14, 2006, the dedication of the Chrissie B. Bucklin Board Room took place at the First Presbyterian Church. The Board Room was originally her Sunday school room where she taught her "wee ones" (as she referred to the children in her classes) for many decades. She was a charter member and past president of the Scottish Society of South Texas to which she was named to one of its highest honors, Rose Queen. She was a 70-year member of The P.E.O. Sisterhood serving Chapter L. as its President and was a Charter Member and past president of Chapter CW. Chrissie was also a member and past Director of the Pan American Round Table, member of the International Good Neighbor Commission, the Valley Symphony Association, the Community Concert Association, and the Camille Playhouse. She was named Volunteer of the Year by the Marine Military Academy in 1991. She is survived by many cousins including Ann and Buster Stevenson of Brownsville, Patricia Bowie Davis and Catherine Bowie of Harlingen and Charles and Louise Bowie of Maryland. Chrissie is also survived by many friends among whom are Billie and Marshall Storey now of Beeville and Lupita Abrego who was thought of as a "granddaughter". She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward I. "Red" Bucklin as well as her parents, Chris and John Bowie; her sister, Betty Bowie Smith and her nephew, Jim Smith whom she and "Red" loved and raised as a son. Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of San Benito or to a charity of the donor's choice. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church of San Benito. The Rev. Ed Robertson will officiate with the Rev. Dori Zubizaretta assisting. There will be no graveside services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Henry Thomae Funeral Home, 701 N. Bowie, San Benito (956) 399-9992. VIOLA H. FRAUSTO Viola H. Frausto, 72, was called upon by our Lord on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Viola was born on February 7, 1934 in Brownsville, Texas. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. She spent numerous afternoons working in her garden, reading her Bible, or enjoying the company of her loved ones. She devoted her life to taking care of her special daughter, Belinda. She also spent countless hours doing what she loved best: campaigning for those politicians whom she admired such as Ray Ramon, Aurora De La Garza, Solomon Ortiz, Judge Migdalia Lopez, and Laura Betancourt to name a few. In her earlier years, she was very involved with the community; whether it was volunteering at different community centers or making speeches throughout the city in honor of the politicians she was supporting. In 1975, she was presented with the Citizen of the Week award on the Sunday show, "Aqui Rogelio." She was preceded in death by her mother, Guadalupe Hernandez; three brothers, Martin Palomo, Esteban Hernandez, and Alfredo Cervantes; and a son, Hector Frausto. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Graciano Juan (Juanita) Frausto; three daughters, Delia (Juan) Aguilar, Belinda Frausto, and Armandina (Vicente) Reyes; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren all of Brownsville. Also surviving are three sisters, Kathryn (Luis) Frausto, Juana (Raul) Cortinas, both of Brownsville and Inez Cortez of Monte Morelos; three brothers, Jesus (Angelina) Palomo, Gilberto Hernandez, and Benjamin (Juana) Cervantes all of Brownsville; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Honored to be serving as her pallbearers are, Eduardo Frausto Sr., Vicente Reyes Sr., Vicente Reyes Jr., Pete Guzman, Luis Frausto Jr., Encarnacion Mancias, Juan Carlos Aguilar, and Armando Diaz. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road (956) 542-2583. TOMASA C. BARRIOS Tomasa C. Barrios, 87, entered into eternal peace on Friday, June 30, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Tomasa is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Barrios; a son, Antonio Barrios; her brothers and sisters, Isabel Silguero, Ernesto Cavazos, and Carlos Cavazos. She is survived by her children, Rafael Barrios (Patricia), Elvira Martinez; Roberto Barrios Jr. (Mary) and Ernesto Barrios; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at St. Luke Catholic Church. Committal service will follow to Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services are Ander the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. (956) 541-5400, Dignity Memorial Provider. ORALIA "LALITA" ANDAVERDE Oralia "Lalita" Andaverde, 76, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was a native of Matamoros, Mexico and had been a resident of Brownsville for 18 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Jose Luis Andaverde. Lalita is survived by her husband, Eleno Andaverde; two daughters, Gloria (Jorge) Martinez and Martha (Jose) Quezada; five grandchildren, Jorgito and Eddy Martinez, and Lucy, Paola and Jose Quezada. Visitation and a rosary service were held Monday, July 3, 2006. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Committal services will follow at San Pedro Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 3, 2006 ANDRES GARZA DE LA FUENTE[/b], 65, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He was a native of Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico and resident of Brownsville. He will be transfered to Inhumaciones Escobedo in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico. Local arrangements are under the di-rection of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956)542-5511. SHARI DEE WILDS HEIDEN, 40 of Harlingen, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2006, at Sunshine Haven in Ol-mito. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956)399-1331. CHRISSIE BOWIE BUCKLIN, passed away on July 2, 2006 at her Harlingen residence. Her funeral services are pending and will be announced by the Henry Thomae Funeral Home of San Benito. (956) 399-9992. VIOLA H. FRAUSTO, 72, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956)542-2583. NAZARIO MENDOZA RODRIGUEZ Nazario Mendoza Rodriguez, 76, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents: Porfirio Mendoza and Martha Rodriguez; his sisters: Jacinta Mendoza, and Martha Villalpando, his brother: Cosme Mendoza, and Esmundo Mendoza. Nazario is survived by his beloved wife Dora Mendoza; his children: Ana Gutierrez, Irene Sanchez, Dora Jimenez, Mar-tha Aguilar, Nazario Mendoza, Ramon Mendoza, Eleazar Mendoza, Jesus Mendoza, Victor Mendoza, Miguel A. Mendoza, Juan C. Mendoza, Raymundo Mendoza , Rene G. Mendoza; 35 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; his brother Porfirio Mendoza and his sisters: San Juanita Monreal, Rosa Lora, Reina Loredo, Paula Medrano and Constanza Arias. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2006, with a prayer service to be conducted at 7 p.m. at Funer-aria Del Angel Buena Vista. A Chapel service will be held at 12 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be: Eleazar Mendoza Jr., Felix Jimenez, Gilberto Mendoza, Nazario Mendoza III, Jesus F. Mendoza and Jesus Mendoza Jr. Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956)541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. ANICETO GARCIA HERNANDEZ[/b Aniceto Garcia, 66, was called by the Lord on Friday, June 30, 2006, at his residence. Aniceto was born April 17, 1940, in Aguaje De Garcia, S.L.P., Mexico, he had resided in Brownsville for most of his life. His favorite hobby was dancing during celebrations, or on any chance he would have. He was preceded in death by his parents, Begnino Garcia Tobias, and Sofia Hernandez Perez, one brother, Ambrosio Garcia Hernandez. He is survived by his two beloved sons, Jose Luis Garcia, and Aniceto Garcia, six sisters, Piedad Garcia Hernandez, Elva Garcia Hernandez, Maria Petra Garcia Hernandez, Maria Elena Garcia Hernandez, Maria Piedad Garcia Hernandez, and Isabel Garcia Hernandez, two brothers, Saturnino Garcia Hernandez, Donaciano Garcia Hernandez. "He Will Be Missed Dearly". A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2006, in the Delta North Chapel. Interment will follow to Guillen Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 East Harrison St. (956)542-2222. BEATRIZ GARZA Beatriz Leal Garza, 85, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 1, 2006, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gustavo Garza; her parents, Adelina Arizmendi and Arturo Leal; her grandmother Guenseslada Cantu; her sisters: Alicia Alegria, Olivia Ridelley and Minerva Rangel. Beatriz is survived by her daughters and sons: Carmen Treviño, Christina Smith, Gustavo Garza and Manuel Garza; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006, with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Monday, July 3, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow to Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be members of the family. Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521. (956)541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 2, 2006 NICHOLAS RAY PHILLIPS, 74, passed away Saturday July 1, 2006, at his residence. He was a native of Knox City, Texas, and a Brownsville resident. Cremation Services will be held under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., 956-542-5511. OFELIA R. BENAVIDEZ, 74 of Anna, Texas, and San Benito, Texas, passed away on July 1, 2006, at Medical Center of McKinney, Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. San Benito, Texas (956)399-1331. ISABEL CERDA ALLISON, 36, of Port Isabel, Texas, passed away on July 1, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. San Benito, Texas (956)399-1331. TOMASA C. BARRIOS, 87, passed away Friday, June 30, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista a Dignity Provider. NAZARIO MENDOZA, 76, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista a Dignity Provider. RODOLFO SANCHEZ, 62, passed away Friday, June 30, 2006, in Rio Bravo, Mexico. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 East Harrison St. (956)542-2222. ANICETO GARCIA, 66, passed away Friday, June 30, 2006, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending, dates and times will be announced by Delta funeral Directors, 1300 East Harrison St. (956)542-2222. ELLIE KIRBY Ellie Kirby, 82, passed away on June 30, 2006 in Wichita Falls, Texas. The family will be at Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home for visitation today, July 2, 2006, from 6-7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rowlett, Texas with Pastor Jason McConnell officiating. Burial will be in Mills Cemetery in Rowlett, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home and Rest Haven Funeral Home. Ellie was born August 19, 1923, to Charles and Merle (Man) Morgan in Dallas, Texas. She married Milton J. Kirby, Sr. on September 1, 1983, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Ellie was very loving toward her family but she had a special love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ellie was an expert bridge player, and she loved to travel. She enjoyed sports and was an avid Texas Longhorns Fan. Ellie was preceded in death by two brothers, William and John Morgan, and by a sister, Louisa Belle Mehaffey. She is survived by her husband Milton J. Kirby Sr. of Wichita Falls, Texas; three children, Billy Settles of Victoria, Texas, Merle Hughes of Wharton, Texas, and Robby Settles of Santa Clarita, Calif.; a brother, W.B. Morgan of Houston, Texas; a stepson, Milton J. Kirby Jr. of Wichita Falls, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Tributes may be sent to the family at www.lunnscolonial.com GLORIA OROSCO Gloria Orosco, 63, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 30, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, Angel and Virginia Olguin Piña, and her brother, Miguelito Piña. She is survived by her children, Samuel Orosco (Rosa), Emma Deleon (Efrain), Virginia Orosco, Miguel Angel Orosco (Cristina) and Lupita Orosco Soria (Manuel); nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; her sisters, Felipa Perez, Juana Piña, Hortencia Piña, Olga Piña, Angel Piña Jr., Carmen Castro, Maria Isabel Mendez, Oralia Gutierrez and Consuelo Sanchez; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, July 2, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow to Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Samuel Orosco, Miguel Angel Orosco, Efrain Deleon Jr., Efrain Deleon Sr., Manuel Soria and Carlos Orosco. Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400, Dignity Memorial Provider. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 1, 2006 ROSA O. MUNOZ, 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at her residence. Funeral services and burial will be held in Matamoros. Local arrangements under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. ANICETO GARCIA, 66, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (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, June 29, 2006 BETTY LOU (BARKER) ZUNIGA Lou Zuniga was called upon by our Lord on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lou was born on October 29, 1957, in San Benito, Texas, to Buford B. and Helen Louise (Sharp) Barker. She was a 1976 graduate of San Benito High School and later received her LVN license from Bellaire Medical in Houston. In 1986, she received her state certification as a court reporter and had been employed with the firm of Hill & Romero Certified Court Reporters in McAllen for the past eight years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Barker. Lou is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Thomas M. Zuniga; four daughters, Chez, Jessica, Kathryn and Monica; two sons, Matthew and Thomas Jr. She is also survived by her parents, Buford B. and Helen Louise (Sharp) Barker; and four sisters, Nita Mack (Gary), Sue Barker, Gerri Barker and Judy Lynn Fox (Troy); numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on June 29, 2006, at Trinity Funeral Chapels, 1002 E. Harrison, Harlingen, Texas. A special thanks to all the people and organizations that made contributions and donations toward her cause, including the staff from Sandi Jo Funk Hospice, South Texas Cancer Center, and Valley Baptist Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted by the Zuniga Family. Donations can be made to Tom Zuniga and mailed to 1008 Bluebonnet Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550. DON FELIPE BALBOA 1914 - 2006 Valley pioneer Felipe Balboa, 91, born December 10, 1914, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center Tuesday, June 27, 2006, surrounded by members of his loving family. Born at Rancho Villanueva off the Old Military Highway, he had been a resident at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home for three years and previous to that a life-long resident of Olmito, Texas. Funeral Services have been rescheduled. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Committal service will follow at Villanueva Cemetery. Funeral Services have been entrusted to Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, June 28, 2006 ALMA GLORIA GUTIERREZ , 67, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006, at her residence in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road (956) 544-1171. ELVIRA MUNOZ , 64, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Lozano in Matamoros. Interment will follow at Panteon La Gloria. Local arrangements are under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. DON FELIPE BALBOA 1914 ~ 2006 Valley Pioneer Felipe Balboa, 91, born December 10, 1914, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center Tuesday, June 27, 2006, surrounded by members of his loving family. Born at Rancho Villanueva off the Old Military Highway he had been a resident at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home for three years and previous to that a life long resident of Olmito. Don Felipe, as he was affectionately called by residents of Olmito, did extensive farming on both sides of the Rio Grande. He was preceded in death by his wife, Santos Ramos de Balboa. Left to cherish his memory are his loving children, Adela Martinez (Alberto), Jose Balboa (Raquel), Gloria Balboa, Emilia Villareal (Guadalupe), Hermelinda Garza (Almentor), Eziquiel Balboa (Margarita), Exiquio Balboa (Paris), Fidel Balboa (Dolores), Alejandra Balboa, and Martha Crixell (Vincent); 26 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 5 p.m Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Committal service will follow at Villa Nueva Cemetery. Funeral Services have been entrusted to Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St. (956) 542-5511. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries June 27, 2006 TERESA R. PEREZ Teresa R. Perez, 83, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 25, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Perez is preceded in death by her husband, Lucio Perez and son, Mario Perez. She is survived by her loving children, David Perez, Juan Perez (Letty), Robert Perez, Margie Serna, Enrique Perez (Barbara), Minerva Flores (Danny) and Estella Frias (Gilbert); one brother, Gregorio Reyes and one sister, Hermelinda Treviño; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Cathedral Thursday, June 29, 2006. 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, TX 78521 (956) 541-5400. BALTAZAR DE LEON JR. Baltazar De Leon Jr., 76, born December 10, 1929 entered into eternal rest at his home Sunday, June 25, 2006, surrounded by his loving family and his devoted wife of 42 years Guadalupe De Leon. Left to cherish his memory are his precious children, Noelia (Arnoldo) Vela, Nora (Albert) Salinas, Nancy (Manuel) Guerrero, Niselda (Alex) De Leon, Nionel (Sandra) De Leon, Juan (Marta) Garza, Maria Estela (Jose Luis) Quesada, Marcela (Jose Luis) Amaya, Rosemary Garza, Frank De Leon, and Ramon De Leon. Remembering his loving heart are numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Andres De Leon and Enrique De Leon; three sisters, Ernestina Garcia, Josefina Vasquez, and Trinidad Garza. Preceding him in death are his parents, Baltazar De Leon Sr. and Maria T. De Leon; his two sons, Noel Baltazar De Leon, Jesus Baltazar De Leon III and one sister and two brothers. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Blessing of the body will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Paul McArdle officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road (956) 542-2583. 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 Obituary - June 26, 2006 BILLY J. BRANDT, 57, of South Padre Island, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Billy will be dearly missed by all of his friends and family. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to the Sandy Joe Funk Hospice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison, Harlingen, Texas 78550 (956) 364-2444. 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 - June 25, 2006 BERTHA C. ORTEGA, 81, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Funeral arrangements are pending and entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, (956) 399-1331. ARMY PFC. KRISTIAN MENCHACA "Forever Our Hero" Army Pfc. Kristian Menchaca, 23, entered into eternal rest with the Lord, while he was serving our country in Yusufiyah, Iraq. Kristian was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Roberto Vasquez Nava. Kristian is survived by his loving wife, Christina. Among the survivors are his mother, Maria Guadalupe Vasquez; his stepfather, Sergio A. Vasquez; brother Julio Cesar Vasquez; his aunts, Julieta Vasquez of Houston, Texas, Francisca Vasquez, Maria de los Angeles Vasquez and Patricia Yolanda Vasquez of Matamoros, Maria Elena Garcia, Mario Vasquez, both of Houston, Texas; uncles Roberto Vasquez Jr. of Harlingen, Texas, Manuel Vasquez of Brownsville, and Jose Guajardo of Guadalajara. Kristian enlisted into the Army on March 2005. He did his basic training in Fort Benning, Georgia, and was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He attended Sharp and Burns Elementary in Brownsville and Lamar Elementary in Houston. He attended Vela Middle School, Porter High School and Eagle Charter in Brownsville and Alta Charter in Houston. Kristian enjoyed playing basketball, pool and fishing with his friend. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a holy rosary to be celebrated by Father Alfonso Guevara at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Brownsville Event Center. Visitation will continue from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at Brownsville Event Center. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Bishop Raymundo Peña at 10 a.m. at the Brownsville Event Center. Committal service 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. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/964 Message Board Post: Hi..could someone look up an obit for me for Myron Williams who died September 23, 1973 in Port Isabel. Thank you so much. Sherry

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RODRIGUEZ, PADRON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/962 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on the following Rodriguez/Padron families. GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ and MARIA PADRON married on 17 AUG 1897 in Cameron Cunty, Texas . Children of GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ and MARIA PADRON are: 1. JOSE RODRIGUEZ, m. EVITA BENAVIDES. 2. PAULA RODRIGUEZ. 3. PETRA RODRIGUEZ. 4. GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ, m. INES ??. 5. MANUEL (TWIN) RODRIGUEZ. 6. MARIA (TWIN) RODRIGUEZ. 7. ELISA RODRIGUEZ, b. 1917; d. San Benito, TX , Cameron County.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Canales, Trueheart, Saldana, Contreras, Salinas Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/917.2.1 Message Board Post: Thank you. This makes sense. sts

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carmean, Hall, Barron, Rentfro, Linton, Russell, Miller, Elias Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/917.2 Message Board Post: according to Texas GenWeb: "In the past, when a person died, the father's name field on the electronic birth record was changed to "DO NOT ISSUE". This was a method that was established as a flag to BVS personnel that they should not issue a certified copy of this birth certificate to anyone claiming to be the deceased."

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/961 Message Board Post: this is for the lady in henderson Nevada,Look what i found. Alejadro Luna Farias, born 1889, Felipa Luna Farias, born 1890, Librada Luna Farias, born 1891, in Villa de Juarez Coahuila Mex.legitimate children of Antonio Luna and Antonia Farias, paternal gparents, Guadalupe Luna and Juliana Rodriguez, maternal gparents, Deciderio Farias and Juana Campos, I have copies of the certificates of baptism, this means that Antonia Farias and Filomeno Farias are brothers, I Hope with this info you can add another branch to your family tree. Saludos desde Texas Jose Garcia Campos

> The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition > > > > Obituaries - June 24, 2006 > > > > ARMY PFC. KRISTIAN MENCHACA > Army Pfc. Kristian Menchaca, 23, went to be with the Lord while serving > our country in Yusufiyah, Iraq. Visitation and a holy rosary will be > Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at the Brownsville Events Center. Times are > pending. > > Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, > with place and time pending. Burial will be held at Buena Vista Burial > Park. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Funeraria del Angel > Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas (956) 541-5400. > > > > > > MARIA G. HERNANDEZ > > Maria G. Hernandez, 74, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006, at Valley > Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. > > She was a native and lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. > Hernandez was a member of New Life Center United Pentecostal Church. She > will always be remembered as woman that loved God and will be dearly > missed by all who knew her. > > Mrs. Hernandez was preceded in death by her husband, Juan C. Hernandez. > > She is survived by three daughters, Maria Lourdes Hernandez, Alma Delgado > and Maggie (Jacinto) Ulloa; two sons, Juan Her-nandez Jr. and Javier E. > (Getzavel) Hernandez; two brothers; one sister and five grandchildren. > > Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. > today, June 24, 2006. All services will conclude at 9 p.m. > > Arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial > Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St, (956) 542-5511. > > > > > The Brownsville Herald > 1135 E. Van Buren > Brownsville, TX 78520 > 956-542-4301 > 1-800-488-4301 > © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries - June 25, 2006 BERTHA C. ORTEGA, 81, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Funeral arrangements are pending and entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, (956) 399-1331. ARMY PFC. KRISTIAN MENCHACA "Forever Our Hero" Army Pfc. Kristian Menchaca, 23, entered into eternal rest with the Lord, while he was serving our country in Yusufiyah, Iraq. Kristian was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Roberto Vasquez Nava. Kristian is survived by his loving wife, Christina. Among the survivors are his mother, Maria Guadalupe Vasquez; his stepfather, Sergio A. Vasquez; brother Julio Cesar Vasquez; his aunts, Julieta Vasquez of Houston, Texas, Francisca Vasquez, Maria de los Angeles Vasquez and Patricia Yolanda Vasquez of Matamoros, Maria Elena Garcia, Mario Vasquez, both of Houston, Texas; uncles Roberto Vasquez Jr. of Harlingen, Texas, Manuel Vasquez of Brownsville, and Jose Guajardo of Guadalajara. Kristian enlisted into the Army on March 2005. He did his basic training in Fort Benning, Georgia, and was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He attended Sharp and Burns Elementary in Brownsville and Lamar Elementary in Houston. He attended Vela Middle School, Porter High School and Eagle Charter in Brownsville and Alta Charter in Houston. Kristian enjoyed playing basketball, pool and fishing with his friend. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a holy rosary to be celebrated by Father Alfonso Guevara at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Brownsville Event Center. Visitation will continue from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at Brownsville Event Center. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Bishop Raymundo Peña at 10 a.m. at the Brownsville Event Center. Committal service 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. 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 - June 24, 2006 ARMY PFC. KRISTIAN MENCHACA Army Pfc. Kristian Menchaca, 23, went to be with the Lord while serving our country in Yusufiyah, Iraq. Visitation and a holy rosary will be Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at the Brownsville Events Center. Times are pending. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, with place and time pending. Burial will be held at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas (956) 541-5400. MARIA G. HERNANDEZ Maria G. Hernandez, 74, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was a native and lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Hernandez was a member of New Life Center United Pentecostal Church. She will always be remembered as woman that loved God and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Hernandez was preceded in death by her husband, Juan C. Hernandez. She is survived by three daughters, Maria Lourdes Hernandez, Alma Delgado and Maggie (Jacinto) Ulloa; two sons, Juan Her-nandez Jr. and Javier E. (Getzavel) Hernandez; two brothers; one sister and five grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. today, June 24, 2006. All services will conclude at 9 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St, (956) 542-5511. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, June 22, 2006 JUANA TORRES GARCIA, 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at her residence in Brownsville. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road (956) 544-1171. FEDERICO ADAN ATKINSON Federico Adan Atkinson, 43, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, after a brief illness in Houston. Federico will be dearly missed by his father, Federico Atkinson and his mother, Yolanda Benavidez; brother, Arnold; sister, Betty. His love and joy for life will be lacking from his nephews, Arnold Joe, Roland, Federico, and Arnold Jr.; nieces, Heather, Nicole and Hilary. Memorial services will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Christian Discipleship Outreach, 351 Los Ebanos in Brownsville. A private graveside service for family members and close friends will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, at Buena Vista Burial Park. In lieu of floral offerings donations maybe made in name of the family to the American Cancer Society. ELIZA "LICHA" SHEARS GONZALEZ Oct. 20, 1919 - Feb. 27, 2006 Eliza Shears Gonzalez, 86, born in Brownsville, Texas, to William Franklin Shears and Tomasa Guzman Shears, passed away on February 27, 2006 in San Diego, California, with her family by her side. She was a resident of Port Isabel, Texas, for 45 years. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church for the last 44 years. She will always be cherished and never forgotten. She is survived by her only child, Anita Blevens, of San Diego, California. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Gracie Ann Parga, of San Diego, California, Ernesto Sepulveda of Harlingen, Texas, Mary Alice Blevens of San Diego, California, and Annette Christine Cuevas of San Diego, California. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, Ruben Parga Jr. of Chula Vista, California, Anthony Parga of San Diego, California, Ernesto Sepulveda, Jr. of Houston, Texas, Leticia Ann Blancarte of San Diego, California, Steven Parga of San Diego, California, Krystal Ann Sepulveda of Harlingen, Texas, Joseph Fred Sepulveda of Harlingen, Texas, and Alexis Christine Cuevas of San Diego, California. She is also survived by six great-great-grandchildren, Ruben Joel Blancarte Jr. of San Diego, California, Nicole Parga of Chula Vista, California, Joseph Ruben Parga, of Chula Vista, California, Jadyn Parga of Chula Vista, California, Ivy Ann Blancarte of San Diego, California, and Madylen Grace Sepulveda of Houston, Texas. She was the second of 12 children. She is survived by Roberto Shears of Brownsville, Texas; Dora Shears Morales of Victoria, Texas; Socorro Shears of Brownsville, Texas; Sofia Shears Peña of Twenty-Nine Palms, California; Tomasa Shears Chavez of Brownsville, Texas; and Juanita Shears Del Bosque of Brownsville, Texas. From all her siblings, she is survived by 47 nieces and nephews. She is also survived by three step-children, Artemio Gonzalez of Corpus Christi, Texas, Isaura Martinez of Austin, Texas, and Hermelinda Gonzalez of Port Isabel, Texas. She is survived by 22 step-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 705 South Longoria Street, Port Isabel, Texas. FRANCES LIGHBOURNE DE LA PENA Frances Lighbourne De La Peña, 91, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2006 in Brownsville. Frances lived her life to the fullest, her thoughts were "miss me but let me go." She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Josephine Lightbourne; a brother, John Joseph Lightbourne; a sister, Beatrice Lightbourne; her grandaughter, Esther Vasquez and a great-grandson, Luis Ignacio Vasquez. She is survived by her sons, Ignacio Vasquez Jr. of Brownsville, Enrique Vasquez, Santos Molina Jr. of Corpus Christi, and Eduardo Molina of Austin; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, June 22, in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 23, at St. Luke Catholic Church with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Eduardo Molina, Santos Molina, José Daniel Vásquez, Ignacio Vásquez III, Mervyn Mosbacker, Miguel Saldaña, and Julio Lozano. Honorary pallbearers will be Ramon Lerma and Ignacio Vasquez Jr. 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, June 21, 2006 FRANCISCO JAVIER LOYA, 42, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2006 at his residence in Brownsville. A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd. (956) 541-5400. FEDERICO ADAN ATKINSON Federico Adan Atkinson, 43, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, after a brief illness in Houston, Texas. Federico will be dearly missed by his father, Federico Atkinson, and his mother, Yolanda Benavidez; brother, Arnold; sister, Betty. His love and joy for life will be lacking from his nephews, Arnold Joe, Roland, Federico, and Arnold Jr.; nieces, Heather Nicole and Hilary. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2006 at Christian Discipleship Outreach, 351 Los Ebanos in Brownsville. A private graveside service for family members and close friends will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2006, at Buena Vista Burial Park. In lieu of floral offerings donations maybe made in name of the family to the American Cancer Society. MARGARITA LOPEZ SALDIVAR Margarita Lopez, Saldivar, 34 years old, entered into eternal rest with the Lord Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was a life-time resident of Brownsville and graduated from Porter High School. Her favorite pass time was reading, decorating and listening to country music. Margarita was always the leader and planner for the whole family. Mrs. Saldivar was preceded in death by her mother, Maria de los Angeles G. Martinez and one brother, Dionicio Rivas. Left to mourn her death and forever cherish her memory are her husband, Rosalio Saldivar; her 1½-year-old son, Sebestain Alejandro Saldivar; father, Heriberto Lopez; seven brothers and sisters, Jesus Guadalupe (Teresa) Rivas, Sonia Leticia (Jose) Suarez, Pedro (Mari Cruz) Lopez, Nora Elva (Fidelino) Hernandez, Heriberto (Eulalia) Lopez, San Juanita (Pedro Enrique) Mena, Paulita Martinez and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2006. A private burial will follow at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road (956) 544-1171. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald