The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries - June 20, 2006 FRANCISCO JAVIER LOYA, 42, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd. (956) 541-5400. VICTOR GAONA, 72, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2006, at his residence in San Benito. Visitations will held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road (956) 544-1171. ISABEL GOMEZ, 83, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Lozano Funeral Home. Local arrangemens are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. JUAN S. GARZA Juan S. Garza, 50, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 17, 2006, at his parents' residence surrounded by his family. Juan was born Jan. 29, 1956 in Albion, Mich. His maternal grandparents, Ramiro and Cecilia Garcia and his paternal grandparents, Timoteo and Martina Garza, pre-cede him in death. Juan is survived by his parents, Juan S. Garza Sr. and Maria E. Garcia of Brownsville; three sons, Juan T. Garza of Al-bion, Mich., Jason L. Garza of Houston, Texas and Joshua N. Garza of Brownsville; two sisters, Ophelia Garza of Albion, Mich. and Yolanda M. Garza of Brownsville; two brothers, Jose J. Garza of Portage, Mich. and Librado Garza of Battle Creek, Mich.; and aunt, Carmen Martinez of Brownsville; and uncle, Isidro Garcia of Albion, Mich.; numerous nieces, neph-ews, and cousins by whom he will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Delta North Chapel. All services will conclude Tuesday evening. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. 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 19, 2006 JUAN S. GARZA, 50, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2006, at his parents' residence. There will be a visitation with a holy rosary to be recited on Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Times are pending and will be announced by Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. GLORIA MARTINEZ SALVIDE Gloria Martinez Salvide, 68, a resident of Corpus Christi, went to be with our Lord on June 17, 2006. Gloria, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, was surrounded by family at the time of her departure. She was preceded in death by her father Feliberto Martinez and mother Dora Martinez; sister, Juanita Martinez; son, Ricardo Salvide. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jose N. Salvide; five children, Sara Salvide of Corpus Christi, Joe L. (Genny) Salvide of Sugarland, Texas, Dora E. Sal-vide of Corpus Christi, Texas, Rosie S. (Tim) Morales of Corpus Christi; Annabelle S. (Raymond) Cosme of Corpus Christi; nine grandchildren, Selena, Natalie, Erika, Lucas and Julio Salvide of Sugarland, Texas; Daniella and Eric Morales of Corpus Christi; Jacob and Brianna Cosme of Corpus Christi; one brother, Braulio (Tola) Martinez; one sister, Isabel Martinez; two nieces, Melis sa Martinez and Marissa Collins, all of Saginaw, Texas. Gloria was born in Monte Alto, Texas and lived in Brownsville, Texas until 1999 when she moved to Corpus Christi to be closer to her family. She worked 26 years for Brownsville Manufacturing (Haggar Slacks). She took great pride in her family and friends and the fact that she was able to attend college and travel around the world. She always made her family smile with the vivid and outra-geous outfits she loved to wear so much. Gloria lived every day to the fullest and fought a courageous battle against cancer. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her, but find comfort and tranquility in that she's resting in peace. The family would like to thank the following: Odyssey Hospice Care for their understanding and much needed help during our trying time. To the entire staff of Bay Area Dialysis especially to Ms. Cindy, Ms. Mary, Ms. Beverly and to fun loving Eli. Thank you for making our mother feel special during a very hard time in her life. To Dr. Cohn, Dr. Ramirez, Dr. Kline - thank you for the care given to our mother over the past several years. A heartfelt thanks to Ms. Baci, a very special angel sent to take care of our mother. How can we begin to express how much you mean to us. The love, joy, and tenderness you brought to our mother and family over the last four and a half years can never be repaid. The sacrifices you and your family made to help us and to please our mother will never be forgotten. A simple thank you does not seem to be enough, but from the bottom of our hearts we extend our gratitude and sincere appreciation. May God Continue to bless you and your family. You will always be in our hearts and be an extension of our family. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2006, at Memory Gardens Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. that same evening. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Morales, Raymond Cosme, Walter Cuvillier, Gilbert "Sonny" Cortez, Larry Cavazos and Andy Vasquez. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you send a donation to the Gonzalez Education and Recreation Community Center, 702 S. Brownlee Blvd., Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 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. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/960 Message Board Post: Thank you for replying. Good Luck. Do you know more than his only name. Do You know where he was from, his parents or family? Have you check check the Social Security death index? Jay

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rentfro, Carmean, Elias, Miller, Russell, Hall, Barron, Linton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/91.474 Message Board Post: obit for husband of Anne Ginn, b. 6 Sept. 1908 d. Nov. 1992 James R. Ginn, age 86, died after a long illness on Saturday, March 13, 2004, in Bastrop, Texas. A lifelong Texan, James was born on November 9, 1917, in Brownsville. He proudly served his country as an Infantry Soldier in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942-45, earning the Bronze Star Medal for bravery while in action in the Aleutian Islands. After receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1945, he returned to Brownsville and was employed by the Brownsville Navigation District at the Port of Brownsville, rising to the position of harbormaster. After a 30-year career with the District, he retired and moved to Bastrop with his beloved wife Anne in order to be closer to their children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Wilson Ginn; his sisters, Kathryn Hinkley, Gladys Thompson and Anna Amch; and his brothers, Robert and William Ginn. He is survived by his sister, Laura Jones of Beaufort, SC.; daughter, Anne Lassiter of Austin; sons, Edward Rhodes of Bastrop and Harrison Rhodes of Austin; nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Chapel on Monday, March 15. A memorial Mass was held on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Bastrop Ascension Catholic Church. Graveside services followed at Bastrop Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bastrop Humane Society, of which James was an ardent supporter, will be greatly appreciated. With the grace of God, may he rest in peace. We will miss him greatly. (Brownsville Herald, March 17, 2004)

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The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries - June 18, 2006 JUAN S. GARZA 50, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2006, at his parents' residence. There will be a visitation with a holy rosary to be recited on Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Times are pending and will be announced by Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. GLORIA MARTINEZ SALVIDE Gloria Martinez Salvide, 68, a resident of Corpus Christi, went to be with our Lord on June 17, 2006. Gloria, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, was surrounded by family at the time of her departure. She was preceded in death by her father Feliberto Martinez and mother Dora Martinez; sister, Juanita Martinez; son, Ricardo Salvide. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jose N. Salvide; five children, Sara Salvide of Corpus Christi, Joe L. (Genny) Salvide of Sugarland, Texas, Dora E. Sal-vide of Corpus Christi, Texas, Rosie S. (Tim) Morales of Corpus Christi; Annabelle S. (Raymond) Cosme of Corpus Christi; nine grandchildren, Selena, Natalie, Erika, Lucas and Julio Salvide of Sugarland, Texas; Daniella and Eric Morales of Corpus Christi; Jacob and Brianna Cosme of Corpus Christi; one brother, Braulio (Tola) Martinez; one sister, Isabel Martinez; two nieces, Melis sa Martinez and Marissa Collins, all of Saginaw, Texas. Gloria was born in Monte Alto, Texas and lived in Brownsville, Texas until 1999 when she moved to Corpus Christi to be closer to her family. She worked 26 years for Brownsville Manufacturing (Haggar Slacks). She took great pride in her family and friends and the fact that she was able to attend college and travel around the world. She always made her family smile with the vivid and outra-geous outfits she loved to wear so much. Gloria lived every day to the fullest and fought a courageous battle against cancer. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her, but find comfort and tranquility in that she's resting in peace. The family would like to thank the following: Odyssey Hospice Care for their understanding and much needed help during our trying time. To the entire staff of Bay Area Dialysis especially to Ms. Cindy, Ms. Mary, Ms. Beverly and to fun loving Eli. Thank you for making our mother feel special during a very hard time in her life. To Dr. Cohn, Dr. Ramirez, Dr. Kline - thank you for the care given to our mother over the past several years. A heartfelt thanks to Ms. Baci, a very special angel sent to take care of our mother. How can we begin to express how much you mean to us. The love, joy, and tenderness you brought to our mother and family over the last four and a half years can never be repaid. The sacrifices you and your family made to help us and to please our mother will never be forgotten. A simple thank you does not seem to be enough, but from the bottom of our hearts we extend our gratitude and sincere appreciation. May God Continue to bless you and your family. You will always be in our hearts and be an extension of our family. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2006, at Memory Gardens Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. that same evening. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Morales, Raymond Cosme, Walter Cuvillier, Gilbert "Sonny" Cortez, Larry Cavazos and Andy Vasquez. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you send a donation to the Gonzalez Education and Recreation Community Center, 702 S. Brownlee Blvd., Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 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 16, 2006 LEONARDO SOLIS Leonardo Solis, 86, a native and lifelong resident of Brownsville, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Aurora Monterrubio and several brothers and sisters. Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Flora Solis; three sons, Octaviano (Gloria), Leonardo Jr. (Martha L.), both of San Benito, Texas and Jaime Solis of Brownsville; two daughters, Nora E. Solis from San Benito, and Dalia Solis (Alfredo) Cavazos from St. Augustine, Fla.; his grandchildren, Gustavo E. Solis, Sofia Barrientos, Leonardo D. Solis, Aaron J. Cavazos, Valerie J. Solis, Amanda M. Cavazos, and Octaviano Solis Jr. In addition, he is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Joaquin, Karina, and Emmanuel Perales; one brother, Amando Solis and one sister Francisca Pozos both of Mexico. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Friday, June 16, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2006, at Our Heavenly Father Catholic Church in Olmito. Interment will follow the Mass at Buena Vista Burial Park in Brownsville. Honored to be serving as Mr. Solis' pallbearers are, Octaviano Solis, Leonardo Solis, Jaime Solis, Freddy Cavazos, Gustavo E. Solis, Aaron Joseph Cavazos, Leonardo Daniel Solis, and Octaviano Solis Jr. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX. (956) 546-7111. MACARIO GARCIA Macario Garcia, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Mr. Garcia was born in San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He resided in San Benito. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Josefa Garcia. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Enriqueta Garcia Casarez; children, Lidia Hernandez (Primitivo), Maria De Los Angeles Moreno (Felix), Maria Irene Arriola (Sabino), Gloria Garcia (Heriberto Rubio), Macario Garcia Jr. (Andrea), Maria Josefa Garcia (Alonzo), Francisco Garcia (Raquel), Hector Garcia (Micaela), Guadalupe Garcia (Sonia), Ricardo Garcia, and Flora Vasquez (Ricardo); siblings, Maria Guadalupe Garcia, Paula Aguilar, Maria Concepcion Gonzalez, Fidencia Garcia, Francisco Garcia, Roman Garcia Jr. and Ester Lopez; 32 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006, at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 541-5400. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, June 15, 2006 PEDRO RODRIGUEZ MATA , 76, passed away Tuesday June 13, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was a native of Matamoros and resident of Cicero, Illinois. Cremation Services will be held under the direction of Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. SALVADOR GONZALEZ Salvador Gonzalez, 66, entered into eternal rest with the Lord Monday, June 12, 2006, at Hospice of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was preceded in death by one son, Jose Gonzalez, and his mother, Angelita Pacheco Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his loving family wife, Viviana Orozco Gonzalez; father, Gabino Gonzalez; three sons, Jesus Gonzalez (Dorina), Salvador Gonzalez Jr., (Agnes) and Salvador Gonzalez Moyeda (Margarita); four daughters, Elizabeth G. Barrientos (Eloy), Marisol G. Ramirez (Oziel), Viviana G. De La Fuente (Andres) and Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez (Jorge). Also surviving him are five brothers, three sisters, 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitations will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, June 15, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Arch Angels" and will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2006, with a chapel funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. at Guerra "Chapel of the Arch Angels." Interment will follow. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road (956) 544-1171. JUAN S. VILLARREAL Juan S. Villarreal, 82, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest June 13, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Mr. Villarreal was a simple, honest, humble hard working man. He was born on November 1, 1923 in Brownsville to Juan and Tomasita G. Villarreal. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ruben Villarreal and his cousin, Heriberto Salinas. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Josefina P. Villarreal of Brownsville; his cousin, Pioquinto Salinas of Dallas, Texas; his nephew, Chris (Hilda) Hanson of California; his children, John (Maggie) Villarreal, Albert (Sylvia) Villarreal, Marta V. Altamirano, Lily (Fernando) Champion, all of Brownsville, Irma V. Morelos of California; his grandchildren, J.J., Jessica, and Raul E. Altamirano, Kristy (Casady) Altamirano-Pipes, Sandy (L.J.) Garcia, Johnny and Joanna Villarreal, Joseph A. and Amanda L. Champion, Danny and Nicole Morelos; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Emma, Hannah and Alexis Morelos, Sophia Josephine Garcia and Jackson Dean Pipes. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday, June 15, 2006, in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, J.J. Altamirano, Johnny Villarreal, Danny Morelos, Joseph A. Champion, Raul E. Altamirano and Casady Pipes. Honorary pallbearer will be Rudy "Cuate" Garcia. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX. (956) 546-7111. LAURA NELL SMITH WALLACE Laura Nell Smith Wallace, passed away Monday, June 12, 2006, at the age of 83, in Brownsville where she had been in the loving care of her devoted daughter, Connie Wallace Fischer. Laura loved children and was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. After her own children were raised, she returned to Columbus College, studying early childhood education, continuing to be a positive influence on the lives of children. She was an active member of the Torch Hill Road Church of Christ, in Columbus, Ga. Her favorite pastime was gardening in her extensive vegetable and flower gardens. Laura lived most of her life in Columbus but always considered herself a daughter of Scottsboro, Ala., where she was born in 1923. She was the youngest of the four daughters of Bessie and Joseph Smith. She was preceded in death by two of her sisters, Pauline Manning and Marie Wilkerson of Scottsboro, her third sister, Vivian Ardis, resides in Mobile, Ala. Laura was most proud of her three children, Beverly White of Denver, Connie Fischer of Brownsville and Keith Wallace, also of Denver. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Michael Fischer, Thomas Swain, Jamie White, Jonathan White and Stephanie Gonzalez, and her two great-granddaughters, Kelsey Young and Emma Gonzalez. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Mrs. Wallace. A funeral service in celebration of Laura's life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2006, at the Scottsboro Funeral Home and will be officiated by Minister Winfred Russell. The family will receive friends and relatives prior to the service Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the Scottsboro Funeral Home. Local arrangements are under the direction of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. (956) 546-7111. RAUL NOLAN SCHOOLEY sRaul Nolan Schooley, 41, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Raul was born on January 19, 1965 to Roy Logan Schooley and Guadalupe Garcia Schooley in Tecoman, Colima, Mexico. His father, Roy Logan Schooley and a brother, Richard Schooley, preceded Mr. Schooley in death. Raul is survived by his loving mother, Guadalupe G. Schooley; three sons, Raul N. Schooley Jr., Richard Schooley, Roy Schooley all of Brownsville; a daughter, Gale Nolan Schooley of San Antonio; one brother, Antonio Garcia of Brownsville; three sisters, Ana B. Sifuentes of Los Fresnos, Cristy M. Rodriguez of Dallas, and Janie Duarte of Brownsville; and one grandson, Sebastian Hernandez. A visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, June 15, 2006, at Delta Funeral Directors. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. 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 EditionObituaries, June 14, 2006 ROGER DUANE HARMAN Roger Harman, 52, quietly passed away Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Houston surrounded by family and friends. His life was dedicated to others through his profession as a surgeon, his passion as an ordained minister, his community spirit as a Scout leader, his patriotism as an officer in the Air Force Reserve, his devotion to his family. His heart has stopped, but he lives on in the hearts of all who knew him. Memorial services are scheduled at 2 p.m. on June 14, 2006, at Ridglea Methodist Church, 6038 Locke Ave. in Fort Worth. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Harman; children Phillip Harman, David Glenn, Veronica Bates, Angela Azzono, Melissa Su-arez, Baele Harman, Tamson Harman and Alexis Harman; parents Duane and Louise Harman; brothers Garry, Kevin and Brian Harman; grandchildren Noah and Mackenzie Bates, Ashton Suarez and Zeike Azzono; niece Jenna Adams; nephew Nicholas Har-man; grandniece Jacinda Adams; numerous cousins; other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Clare Brothers Funeral Home in Houston, Texas, (713) 271-7250. LUCIA G. ALMAZAN Lucia G. Almazan, 80, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest at Brownsville Surgical Hospital on Monday, June 12, 2006. She was born in El Carmen, Texas, on July 16, 1925. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mrs. Almazan was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Angel Almazan Sr.; three sons, Jose Angel Almazan Jr., Noe Almazan and Marcelino Almazan; as well as several brothers and sisters. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Isidro (Flora) Almazan of Sherman, Texas, Maria (Aurelio) Vasquez of Brownsville, Lali Garza of Houston, Guadalupe (Janie) Almazan, Pilo (Delma) Almazan, Juan (Mercedes) Almazan and Virginia (Manuel) Sando-val, all of Brownsville; 26 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Amparo Vasquez, of Brownsville and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, June 14, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. in the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will fol-low at El Carmen Cemetery. Honored to serve as her pallbearers are Abel Garza III, Heriberto Guerra, Manuel Sandoval, Modesto Vasquez, Aurelio Vasquez Jr. and Jesus Angel Almazan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jose Angel Galvan and Manuel Sandoval. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. MRS. ROSA A. TREVIÑO Mrs. Rosa A. Treviño was born August 30, 1918, in Mexico City, Mexico, and moved to Brownsville, Texas, at the age of 5. She was a member of Saint Mary, Mother of the Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernesto J. Treviño, and her mother, Piedad Araiza. She is survived by her brother, Joe L. Araiza of New Windsor, New York; and a sister, Vicky Araiza of Brownsville, Texas; her son, Ernie Treviño (Mary) of Laredo and their children, Kathy James (Robert), Jeff Treviño, Karen Treviño, Elizabeth Treviño, and grandson, Sebastian Arturo Guillen. She is also survived by three daughters, Rosa Linda Kopecky (Joe) of San Antonio, Texas, their children, Jamie Sonnen, Cecilia Lincoln, Mark Sonnen, Michael Sonnen and Jon Sonnen, their grandchildren, Cheyenne Sonnen, Nathan Sonnen and Joseph Ryan Treviño; Diane A. Gonzales (Lupe) of Rockwall, Texas, their children, Richard Gonzales, Christopher Gonzales, Joshua Gonzales and Mandy Gonzales, their grandchild, Joshua Gonzales II; and Maria C. Delgado of Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Trevino was a volunteer for the American Red Cross for five years. She was very dedicated to the organization. In lieu of flowers, donations can be mailed to the South Texas Chapter/American Red Cross, P.O. Box 2202, Harlingen, TX 78551. Visitation will be today, Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 5 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m., in the Darling-Mouser Fu-neral Home Chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at Saint Mary, Mother of the Church, 1914 Barnard, with interment to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. BUD THEODORE OPELT SR. Bud Theodore Opelt Sr. of Duluth, Minn., died Monday, June 12, 2006. He was born in Estherville, Iowa, July 18, 1928, to Theodore Opelt and Elva (Elkin) Opelt. When he was 10 years old, the family moved to Brownsville, Texas. Bud graduated from St. Joseph's Academy. He joined the Air Force and served four years. He lived in California for four years and moved to Duluth, Minn., in 1967. He worked in the nail room at U.S. Steel and at National Iron in Duluth. He was a loving husband and father, who did his best to take care of his family. He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; his mother and father-in-law, Frank and Mable DeBot. He is survived by the love of his life, Rilla Anne; and his children, Michael Opelt of Pasadena, Texas, Melanie (Michael) Mainer of Bay Town, Texas, Lex (Julie) Stolis Jr. of Eagan Minn., Roxy Stolis and Pauline Stolis Sailor of Duluth, Minn., Rilla Marie (Brian) Johnson of Minot N.D., Buddy Jr. of Appleton, Minn., and Theanne (Howard) Long of San Antonio Texas; one brother, Jerome Opelt of Branson, Mo.; grandchildren Michael and Matt Mainer, Alex III and Elizabeth Stolis, Matthew and Allie McDevitt, Kurtis Olson, Nikki Tormondson, Kyle Sailor, Tyler and Samantha Johnson; several nieces and nephews; and his many friends in Gary-New Du-luth, Senior Friend and friends at The Congress Bar. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 14, 2006, with Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. in St. James Church, with military honors accorded by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard to follow. Burial will be later at Calvary Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dougherty Funeral Home, Duluth, MN, (218) 727-3555. PAULINE HAUSENFLUCK Pauline Hausenfluck, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Harlingen Medical Center. Mrs. Hausenfluck is preceded in death by her husband, Bud Hausenfluck. She is survived by her son, Michael Hausenfluck (Norita); daughters Polly Ann Mobley (Ernest), Susie Tower and Gayle Hausen-fluck (Richard); 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at Roselawn Memorial Garden. Funeral arrangements 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. 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The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries - June 13, 2006 LUCIA G. ALMAZAN, 80, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 12, 2006, at Brownsville Surgical Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. (956) 546-7111. ESTEBAN PENA TAMAYO SR., 83, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Cen-ter. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. Interment will follow at Port Isabel City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito (956) 399-1331. JOSEPH L. HEAP JR., 50, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2006, in Port Isabel. Funeral arrangments are pend-ing under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito (956) 399-1331. DOLORES TREVINO BARRIENTES Dolores Treviño Barrientes, answered the call of our Lord on June 12, 2006, surrounded by her loved ones. She was and will forever be our most prized treasure. Dolores was married to Pedro Barrientes for 35 years raising a family of five sons and four daughters. Dolores was known for her cheerful disposition and optimism. She was blessed with good health enabling her to bear her children at home and to treat any illnesses with herbs she grew. She worked many years at United Foods and after working the night shift she walked home singing. She was a strong believer in miracles and was blessed with many during her life. She had strong convictions and her life was lived with the belief that God will take care of all things and that every event has a purpose. Dolores, or Lolita as all who knew her, was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro and her beloved daughter and friend, Rafaelita Reyna and a grandson, Carlos Reyna Jr. Even during the tremendous loss of her loved ones she stated the Lord gives and the Lord takes. She is survived by her sons, Pedro (Petra), Sergio (Ruth), Reynaldo, Jose Jorge (Chela), and Alfredo (Alicia); her daugh-ters, Rosalinda (Vito) Guerra, Irma (Scott) Sherman, and Dolores Esperanza. She is also survived by a sister, Maria Gal-indo; a brother, Adan T. Treviño; a son-in-law, Carlos Reyna Sr., and a granddaughter, Minerva Barrientes whom she raised as a daughter. She will also be missed by 23 grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. Her daughter, Dolores Esparza and her children, Erica and Alex were the angels on earth who cared for her during her last years. Her son-in-law, Scott was the son who showered her with love and care as he held her hand to walk and finally pushed her wheelchair. Dolores was an avid walker able to walk to Matamoros and back up to the age of 85. Although her walk got slower and her mind less clear, she continued to praise the Lord. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Funer-aria Del Angel Buena Vista. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be, Irma Sherman, Scott Sherman, Roger Reyna, Jorge Barrientes, Ruben Reyna, and Alex Esparza. Honorary pallbearers will be Sergio Barrientes, Alfredo Barrientes, Vito Guerra, Bill Anderson and Pete Barrientes. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Buena Vista Funeral Home, 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: Rhoades Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/957 Message Board Post: According to my father in law, his grandfathers name was Harry H. Rhoades (married to Evel Lee in Greene County, Paragould, AR). He would have been born in 1900. The story is, Harry walked out on his family and was never heard from again. A while later, a family member was in Brownsville, TX (date unknown) and saw him. She called out his name, and he turned and looked at her. She walked up to him and started talking to him. He quickly said he wasnt who she was looking for, and walked away. At this point, we're not even sure that Rhoades was his real name. If this story sounds familiar, or you have information on a Harry H. Rhoades, please get in touch with me. brhoades@midsouth.rr.com Thanks!

The 1930 Federal Census Cameron County, TX has a listing for George, Willie A. a 59 year old widow, born in VA and she is listed as a Fruit Grower, having a Citrus Orchard. I realize this is a long shot, but can anyone point me in a direction to find more information about this lady. She was the widow of James Collin GEORGE, who is listed in the 1920 census, Precinct 2, Cameron County, TX Any help would be greatly appreciated. Flavia Hodges San Pablo, CA

The Brownsville Herald - Online EditionObituaries, June 12, 2006 MR. STANLEY T. COUCH, 69 of Carrollton, Ky. and Brownsville entered into eternal rest at Val-ley Regional Medical Center on Saturday, June 10, 2006. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., 546-7111. ESTEBAN P. TAMAYO, SR., 83 of Port Isabel, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. A Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. Funeral Services are pending with Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, in San Benito. ELISE TETREAU, 59, passed away at Valley Regional Medical Center on Thursday, June 8, 2006. A graveside service, will be held today at 9 a.m. at Buena Vista Cemetery. Delta Funeral Director's, 1300 E. Harrison St., 542-2222, is in charge of arrangements. Posted on Jun 12, 06 | 12:00 am | 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 EditionObituaries - June 11, 2006 JESUS LEDESMA PEREZ, 64, passed away Saturday morning at Valley Baptist Medical Center, Brownsville. He was born in Matamoros. Funeral services will be held at San Joaquin Escobedo F.H. in Matamoros. Burial will follow Sunday at Los Esteritos Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors. (956)542-2222. STEVE TAMAYO, of Port Isabel passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Services are pending. RICHARD A. GARCIA Richard A. Garcia, born on September 22, 1941, in Brownsville, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2006, in San Antonio, Texas. Growing up, Richard was an Eagle Scout and educated in Brownsville, Texas. His honorable duty to our country resulted in gain-ing him 4th Marine Recon Battalion and a Marksmanship Award. Richard graduated from St. Mary's University with a bachelor of arts in microbiology and holds three master's degrees from various universities. He worked for Southwest Research, and in 1967, he moved his family to Baton Rouge, La. and worked at the School of Public Health in Carville, La. He then returned to San Antonio in 1973, working for the Bexar County Hospital District. Richard worked for six years at the San Antonio Children's Center and then went to work with the University of Texas Health Science Center, investing 28 years. At the time of his death, he was employed as assistant vice president for South Texas Programs. He was a private pilot and flew with the Commemorative Air Force piloting the B-25 Yellow Rose. He was also a member of the Texas Medical Rangers. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo Alejandro Garcia and Josefina Lopez. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Georgia Peckman Garcia of San Antonio, Texas; daughter Audria Garcia of Long Island, N.Y.; son Steven A. Garcia and wife Rosalinda of San Antonio, Texas; and grandchildren Kaiyana J. Garcia and Nicodemius O. Garcia. A memorial rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, Sunday, June 11, 2006, at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2006, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 4603 Manitou Dr., San An-tonio, Texas 78228. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Yellow Rose, c/o Robert H. Gardner, 248 Galvin Drive, Seguin, TX 78155 or to the Richard Garcia Memorial Fund at UTHSC, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900. You may sign the online guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78230, (210) 349-1414. JOSEFA CARDENAS RESENDEZ Josefa Cardenas Resendez, 77, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Houston, Texas. She was a native of Abasolo, Tamaulipas, Mexico and had been a resident of Los Fresnos, Texas, for many years. Her husband, Juan Resendez, preceded her in death. She is survived by, a daughter, Juana Elizabeth Flores; a son, Artemio Mata; two brothers, Juan and Francisco Cardenas; a sister, Macedonia Mata; five grandchildren;, five great-grandchildren; nephews; nieces; and other relatives. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, June 11, 2006, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary service at 7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be held Monday, June 12, 2006, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Committal services will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements are under the directions of Joe I Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. SIMONE LEONA GOLDSTEIN Simone Leona Goldstein, loving wife, mother and grandmother was born in Richmond, Virginia, on October 18, 1921, and passed away suddenly in Austin on April 20, 2006. She met the love of her life, Abe Goldstein, during his World War II service in the United States Army. As a devoted wife, she supported Abe in his business and personal endeavors for more than 55 years. Simone will always be remembered for her sweet smile and gentle southern accent. She loved her Jewish community. She was a lifelong member of Congregation Agudas Achim. She was a past president of the Austin Chapter of Jewish Women International, member of sisterhood at both Congregation Beth Israel and Agudas Achim and the local chapter of Hadassah. Her children were her main vocation in her life. She served as advisor for B'nai Brith Girls during her daughters' teenage years and was honored as "Mom of the Year" by her son's youth group during the 1970's. Simone's commitment for community work followed her into her early senior years where she served as a weekly volunteer for Seton Hospital. For the past five years, Simone was an active participant in all of the senior programs offered by the Jewish Family Service at the Jewish Community Center of Austin. However, her real passion for the past 25 years was providing a wonderful legacy to her beloved grandchildren. Simone is survived by her daughter, Arlene Stein of Dallas, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Jules Frapart of Brownsville, Texas; and son and daughter-in-law, David and Candy Goldstein of Austin, Texas. She is also survived by her pride and joy, her grandchildren, Rachel and Leah Glodstein and Janna and Adrienne Frapart. Graveside Services were held on Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Austin Memorial Park with Cantor Neil Blumofe, Rabbi Steven Fol-berg and Rabbi Jimmy Kessler officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to Jewish Family Service, 11940 Jollyville Road, Ste. 110, Austin, TX 78759. Services were provided by Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas. 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 EditionObituaries - June 10, 2006 CORLISS J. GRIFFIN, 62, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral ar-rangements are pending under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. ELISE TETREAU, 59, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2006 at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements are under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. REV. ROBERT JAMES MCGRATH, OMI 1929 - 2006 On the evening of May 30, 2006, Rev. Robert J. McGrath, OMI, passed peacefully from this life of fulfillment to the Kingdom of God, of which he had preached for 50 years as an ordained minister of the Gospel. Father Bob, as he was affectionately known, was born in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Marie Griffin McGrath on August 29, 1929. He went to San Antonio where he graduated from St. Anthony High School Seminary. Following junior college, he entered the Oblate Novitiate of Notre Dame at Richelieu, Canada. He returned to take philosophy and theology studies at DeMazenod Scholasticate (now Oblate School of Theology) where he earned the master of divinity degree. He was ordained a Catholic priest on September 8, 1955. Father Bob's first appointment as parochial vicar was to Sacred Heart Parish in McAllen, Texas, followed by assignments to Brownsville, Houston and Colorado Springs, Colorado. He served as pastor at St. Patrick's Church and Blessed Sacrament Church in Houston and Queen of Peace in Aurora, Colorado. He was director of recruitment and vocation discernment for the Missionary Oblates of the Southwest for eight years. During that time, he traveled extensively, conducting workshops and days of reflection for high school and college youth who were interested in pursuing a vocation to religious life or priestly ministry. He was a member of the Province Council of the Missionary Oblates when the decision was made in 1983 to undertake the mission which is flourishing today in Zambia, Africa. He was admired and esteemed as a caring pastor at all the churches where he served. With an engaging personality he put people at ease, and his infectious smile allowed people to feel comfortable in his presence. He was truly a people person with a ready sense of humor which brought relief to difficult situations. Before retiring to Oblate Madonna Residence, he was chaplain at Incarnate Word Convent in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is survived by a brother, Father John McGrath, OMI, of San Antonio; a sister, Marilyn McGury and nieces. Rosary vigil will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Memorial Chapel at Oblate School of Theology. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Memorial Chapel at Oblate School of Theology, 285 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, Texas. Interment will be at the Oblate Community Cemetery. RICHARD A. GARCIA Richard A. Garcia, born on September 22, 1941, in Brownsville, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2006, in San Antonio, Texas. Growing up, Richard was an Eagle Scout and educated in Brownsville, Texas. His honorable duty to our country resulted in gain-ing him 4th Marine Recon Battalion and a Marksmanship Award. Richard graduated from St. Mary's University with a bachelor of arts in microbiology and holds three master's degrees from various universities. He worked for Southwest Research, and in 1967, he moved his family to Baton Rouge, La. and worked at the School of Public Health in Carville, La. He then returned to San Antonio in 1973, working for the Bexar County Hospital District. Richard worked for six years at the San Antonio Children's Center and then went to work with the University of Texas Health Science Center, investing 28 years. At the time of his death, he was employed as assistant vice president for South Texas Programs. He was a private pilot and flew with the Commemorative Air Force piloting the B-25 Yellow Rose. He was also a member of the Texas Medical Rangers. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo Alejandro Garcia and Josefina Lopez. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Georgia Peckman Garcia of San Antonio, Texas; daughter Audria Garcia of Long Island, N.Y.; son Steven A. Garcia and wife Rosalinda of San Antonio, Texas; and grandchildren Kaiyana J. Garcia and Nicodemius O. Garcia. A memorial rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2006, at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2006, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 4603 Manitou Dr., San An-tonio, Texas 78228. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Yellow Rose, c/o Robert H. Gardner, 248 Galvin Drive, Seguin, TX 78155 or to the Richard Garcia Memorial Fund at UTHSC, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900. You may sign the online guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78230, (210) 349-1414. 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 9, 2006 DOLORES QUINTANA, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was a native of Ramirez, Durango, Mexico, and a Brownsville resident. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held in Reynosa, Tamaulipas Mexico. Local arrangements under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. GEORGE ADOLPH TEICHERT George Adolph Teichert, born June 10, 1919, in New York City passed away on June 8, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. The son of Adolph Teichert and Natalie Tietz Teichert, he graduated from the University of Florida in 1938 and returned to work for his family's business, the Brooklyn Thermometer Co., a manufacturer of precision scientific instruments. His corporate career began as a consultant for the George S. May Co., leading to industrial engineering positions for companies such as U.S. Rubber, Continental Can, Grumman Aircraft and eventually vice president of the Kentile Corp. and the Armour Co. In his retirement, he pursued a real-estate career in New Jersey and subsequently worked as a consultant traveling internationally to Ghana, Italy, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. He was a resident of Acapulco, Mexico, for 10 years before settling in Brownsville, Texas, in 1992. A former member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, he was also a former member of the Art League of Brownsville. A complex man of intelligence, strong will and an exuberant love of life, he is survived by his daughter, Lynn and son-in-law James Engelland of Lake Forest, Illinois, and New York, New York; grandson Brett Engelland and Wendy Engelland of Temecula, California; and grandson Justin Engelland and Shannon Engelland of Seattle Washington; a brother, Harvey Teichert of Nesconset, New York; and his sister, Evelyn Tucker, of Boynton Beach, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Roy Teichert. A memorial funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of the Arch Angels, 3955 Coffee Port Road, Brownsville, Texas. His family would like to thank the Drs. Amar Bagapelli, Christopher Gill and Jamil Madi, the nursing staff of Valley Regional Medical Center and most especially Mercy Home Health director of Nurses Colleen Phillips and CNA's Diana Garcia, Nora Almador and Manuela Martinez for their tender and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Valley Regional Medical Center Senior Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, 100 E. Alton Gloor Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78526, Attn: Barbara J. Kruger, gift shop. LYDIA CHAMPION WIMER Lydia Champion Wimer, 88, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. A lifetime resident of Brownsville and a member of a prominent pioneer family, she attended St. Mary's Catholic Church and worked in the Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector's office for 38 years. Mrs. Wimer was preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Wimer; sister Celia Champion Samano and brother Ernest Champion. Survivors include her daughter, Lydia A. Wimer of Brownsville; brother Anthony T. Champion of Houston; and a sister, Consuelo Hinojosa of Corpus Christi. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, as well as her beloved cat, Miss Kitty. Visitation will begin after 3 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday, June 9, 2006, in the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2006, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1914 Barnard. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Honored to serve as her pallbearers are Mike Samano, Manuel "Mel" Rodero, Pedro Galindo, Jose Maria "Chema" Gonzalez and Raymond Hinojosa Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be Anthony T. Champion. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, (956) 546-7111. FELICITAS P. DORIA The Mass of Resurrection, celebrating the life of Felicitas P. Doria, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, will be celebrated today, Friday, June 9, 2006, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment will follow the Mass at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Fela's family members are honored to be serving as her pallbearers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Evaristo Doria; her son, Evaristo Doria Jr.; her daughter, Sylvia Cavazos all of Brownsville and her daughter, Maria Elvia "Tia Tutu" Flores of Rio Hondo. Left to honor and celebrate her memory are her daughter, Ernestina "Tina" (Leo Sr.) Gonzalez of McAllen; and her son, Eduardo Doria of Toledo, Ohio; eight grandchildren: and six great-grandchildren. Known to her family as "Fela," she was born on September 7, 1911, and was 94 years young. She will always be remembered as a loving, thoughtful, and giving woman. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas (956) 546-7111. ANITA R. MAGALLANES Anita R. Magallanes, 76, of Brownsville entered the Kingdom of Heaven surrounded by her loving family at her residence on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. She was born in Winter, Texas, in 1930 and lived part of her life in Del Rio, Texas. Subsequently, she moved to Brownsville, Texas, in 1990 where she was an active member of the West Brownsville Baptist Church. Anita is survived by her sons, Hector Magallanes, Victor Magallanes, Juan Anselmo Magallanes, and Armando Magallanes; daughters Velma Valdez, Alejandrina Magallanes and Erica Magallanes; brother Alvaro Ramirez; granddaughters Maribel Magallanes, Mireya Magallanes and Sienna Paloma Magallanes; grandsons Lucio Magallanes, Hector Magallanes Jr., Joaquin Magallanes, Seneca Magallanes, Rodolfo "Rudy" Valdez and Oscar Valdez; great-grandchildren Jonathon Magallanes and Jocelyn Galindo; sons-in-law Rodolfo Valdez Sr. and Joe De La Cruz; daughters-in-law Mary Magallanes and Ester Farias Magallanes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Amaro Magallanes; son Juan R. Magallanes; daughter Verenanda Magallanes; and parents Isabel Ramirez and Refugio Ramirez. Funeral Service will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Friday June 9, 2006, at Iglesia Bautista West Brownsville, 925 West Charles St., Brownsville, Texas 78520 with the Rev. Carlos Navarro presiding. Interment will follow to Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Brownsville, Texas. Pallbearers will be her sons, Hector Magallanes, Victor Magallanes, Juan Anselmo Magallanes and Armando Magallanes, and two sons-in-law, Jose De La Cruz and Rodolfo Valdez Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Juan Andrade Jr., Alfredo Ramirez and Alvaro Ramirez. Words of comfort may be sent to the Magallanes family at www.thomaegarza.com Funeral services are entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 South Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, 78586, (956) 399-1331. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald