The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries June 8, 2006 BRUNILDA RICH, 54, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was a native of Brownsville and life long resident. Cremation services will be under the direction of Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St. (956) 542-5511. ELVIRA OJEDA NAVARRO, 71, passed away on June 6, 2006, at Ebony Lake Nursing Center. Cremation was held at Sacred Park Crematory in Weslaco. Local arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. ESTELA G. VEGA, 99, of San Benito, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Retama Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd. (956) 399-1331. DORA ESCOBEDO CRUZ Dora Escobedo Cruz, 70, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Life Care Hospital in McAllen Wednesday, June 7, 2006. She was born in Villanueva, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Ms. Cruz was a member of Templo Emanuel Asamblea de Dios Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and very actively involved in all church activities. She worked for J.C. Penny for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Modesto Escobedo and Juanita Martinez Escobedo and by her sisters, Maria Magdalena Garza, Natividad Garza, Juanita Garza and Sara Arreola. Survivors include three brothers, Modesto Escobedo Jr. and Ruben Escobedo, both of Brownsville and Daniel Escobedo of Austin; three sisters, Beatriz Escobedo Vega of Austin, Elizabeth Barroso of Marshall, Mich., and Lydia Escobedo of Houston, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, June 8, 2006, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2006, at the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Enoc Nuñez officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas (956) 546-7111. FELICITAS P. DORIA Felicitas P. Doria, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, June 6, 2006, at LifeCare Hospital in McAllen. Mrs. Doria 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 surviving children: a daughter, Ernestina "Tina" (Leo Sr.) Gonzalez of McAllen and her son, Eduardo Doria of Toledo, Ohio; eight grandchildren: Mark A. (Christie) Gonzalez, Michael A. (Patty) Gonzalez, Melinda Gonzalez, all of McAllen, Leo Jr. (Marci) Gonzalez of San Antonio, Veronica, Vanessa, and Roxanne Cavazos of Brownsville, Sam Doria of Toledo, Ohio; and 6 great-grandchildren: Madeline Gonzalez, Katie Gonzalez, Selina Gardea, Samantha Gonzalez, Ethan Gonzalez all of McAllen and Jake Gonzalez of Conroe, Texas. Known to her family as "Fela," she was born on September 7, 1911 and was 94 years young. Fela was energetic, an avid gardener, passionate about life and dedicated to her family. Her warmth and sincerity embraced all who came in contact with her. A role model throughout her life, Fela's vigor and vitality inspired family and friends when she survived cancer twice with unwavering strength, humor, and grace. A devout catholic, she was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Church in Brownsville until moving to McAllen where she attended Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in McAllen for the last 3 years. She will always be remembered as a loving, thoughtful, and giving woman. Visitation will begin today, Thursday, June 8, at noon and continue through 9 p.m. with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m., at the Darling-Mouser Chapel. The Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Eduardo Doria, Sam Doria, Ronnie Cavazos, Mark A. Gonzalez, Michael A. Gonzalez, and Leo Gonzalez Jr. The family would like to thank our friends and family for their support and prayers during this difficult time. We would also like to express our sincerest gratitude to the doctors, therapists, and staff at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance and Lifecare Hospital for your dedicated, compassionate care of Fela. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. (956) 546-7111. WILMOT B. FABRE Wilmot B. Fabre, 88, passed away June 6, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownville, surrounded by family members. He was born on February 2, 1918, to Elie Fabre and Lemina Pesani Fabre of Berwick, La., where he grew up working on his father's oyster farm. In 1949, he moved to Brownsville to work in the shrimp industry. At the time of the retirement in 1998 he owned his own net shop and was making nets for the shrimp boats. Mr. Fabre was preceded in death by his parents, Elie Fabre and Lemina Pesani Fabre and two brothers, Elie Fabre Jr. and Milton Fabre, all of Berwick, La. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Lilly Vining Fabre; four daughters, Patricia Fabre of Anahein Calif., Alona Davila (Lu) of Los Fresnos, Janet Yznaga (Cecilio) of Fort Hood, Texas and Gail Kuehler (Dennis) of Brownsville; four grandchildren and three great-granddaughters; two brothers, Everet Fabre and Sheffie Fabre; and one sister, Iris Violet all of Berrwick, La. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park Mausoleum. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. (956) 541-5400. CAROLYN J. KUNKLE Carolyn J. Kunkle, 59, of 13400 W. Schlink Road, R.R. 2, died at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at her residence. Born January 21, 1947 in Brownsville to Fredrick M. and Marie Howan Hodge, she married John W. Kunkle October 10, 1998 in Kickapoo, Ill. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband, along with her mother, Marie of Brownsville; one daughter, Elizabeth "Lizzy" (Justin) Walk Bender, of Houston; one grandson, Luke Bender, of Houston; one granddaughter, Kelly Nicole Bender, of Houston; two sisters, Carolyn's twin sister Linda Hodge, of Denton, Texas, and Beverly "Bliss" Peterson, of Brownsville; one brother, David (Inelda) Hodge, of Brownsville; one uncle, Dr. Stephen Hodge, of Oak Ridge, Tenn. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Carolyn is also survived by three step-daughters, Christy (Michael) Thuline of Hanna City, Debbie (Steve) Whited of Las Vegas, Nev., and Julie (Paul) Irvin of Elmwood; four step-grandchildren, Brandi Whited of Las Vegas, Andrew Kunkle and Amy Irvin of Elmwood, and Amberly Thuline of Hanna City. She first worked as a bookkeeper for a law firm in Brownsville, then worked as a bookkeeper for J.W. Kunkle Builders for 12 years. Carolyn was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kickapoo, it's Women's Guild, and the Ladies Auxillary for Knights of Columbus Spalding Council #427 in Peoria. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Further visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the Mass on Thursday at the church. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at her church, the Rev. Patrick Riordan officiating. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to The Kidney Foundation or The Peoria Humane Society. Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com ANITA R. MAGALLANES Anita R. Magallanes, 76, 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 in 1990 where she was active in missionary work in Mexico and 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, Sienna and Paloma Magallanes; grandsons, Lucio Magallanes, Hector Magallanes Jr., Joaquin Magallanes, and Seneca Magallanes; great-grandchildren, Jonathon Magallanes and Jocelyn Galindo. 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 services will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2006, at Iglesia Bautista West Brownsville, 925 West Charles St., Brownsville, Texas 78520, with the Reverend Carlos Navarro presiding. Interment will follow to Rose Lawn Cemetery in Brownsville. Pallbearers will be her sons, Hector Megallanes, Victor Megallanes, Juan Anselmo Megallanes and Armando Megallanes, 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 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, TX 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

The Brownsville Herald - Online EditionObituaries June 7, 2006 FILOMENA HOULE, 75, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at her residence. She was a native of Pisa Flores, Hidalgo, Mexico, and a Brownsville resident. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held in Victoria, Tamaulipas. Local arrangements under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. TRINIDAD N. RODRIGUEZ Trinidad N. Rodriguez, 83, passed away on June 5, 2006, in Brownsville, Texas. She was born on August 6, 1922, in Benavides, Texas, to Abram and Leonarda Nava. She was a homemaker and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Her husband, Juan C. Rodriguez, and a son, Juan A. Rodriguez, preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Rosario (Sabino) Salinas of Brownsville and Rosaena (Carlos) Rodriguez of Alice; two sons, Abraham (Dalia) Rodriguez of Alice and Jose Abel "Joe" (Lydia) Rodriguez of Alice; one brother, Jose Timoteo Nava of Alice; one daughter-in-law, Manuela Rodriguez of Orange Grove; 18 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitations were held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, and will also be held today, Wednesday, June 7, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at Holmgreen Morturary Chapel in Alice. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at the Holmgreen Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at the Alice Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under Holmgreen Mortuary Inc., 2061 E. Main, Alice, Texas, 78332, (361) 664-6571. INFANT ADAM TROY CANTU Infant Adam Troy Cantu, 1 year of age, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Maria De La Cruz Pompa Zambrano. Adam is survived by his loving family; his parents, Ruben Martinez and Maria Irene Zambrano; maternal grandparents Augustin Zambrano and Mary P. Cantu; paternal grandparents Inocencio Martinez and Sandra Martinez; and eight brothers and sisters, Michael Anthony Calvillo, Ashley Monique Calvillo, Jacklin Ieve Irene Cantu, Destiny May Cantu, April Faith Cantu, November Hope Cantu, Fernando Ruben Zambrano and Eve Cruz Cantu, all of Brownsville, Texas. Visitations and a rosary were held on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Guerra Chapel of the Holy Family. Date and time for a chapel funeral service and place of interment are pending. Pallbearers will be Juan Zambrano, Augustin Zambrano Jr., Jose Zambrano and Andres Rodriguez. 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

The Brownsville Herald - Online EditionObituaries, June 6, 2006 FELICITAS SHAHANAZARIAN, 84, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Spanish Meadows Nursing Center. Cremation was held. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors. FRANCISCA ACOSTA, 85, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006, at her residence. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Lozano in Matamoros. Local arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors. GUADALUPE MONTELONGO QUINTANILLA, 85, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangments are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors. JOSE ANGEL BARRON, 93, passed away Monday, June 5, 2006, at his residence. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Lozano in Matamoros. Local arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors. TRINIDAD RODRIGUEZ, 85, passed away Monday, June 5, 2006, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. INFANT ADAM TROY CANTU Infant Adam Troy Cantu, 1 year old, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Maria De La Cruz Pompa Zambrano. Adam is survived by his loving family; his parents, Ruben Martinez and Maria Irene Zambrano; maternal grandparents, Augustin Zambrano and Mary P. Cantu; paternal grandparents, Inocencio Martinez and Sandra Martinez; and eight brothers and sisters, Michael Anthony Calvillo, Ashley Monique Calvillo, Jacklin Ieve Irene Cantu, Destiny May Cantu, April Faith Cantu, November Hope Cantu, Fernando Ruben Zambrano and Eve Cruz Cantu all of Brownsville, Texas. Visitations were Monday, June 5, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Holy Family." Visitation will resume from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Guerra "Chapel of the Holy Family." Chapel funeral service will be Wednesday, June 7, 2006, with a time and place of interment pending. Pallbearers will be Juan Zambrano, Augustin Zambrano Jr, Jose Zambrano and Andres Rodriguez. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd. (956) 544-1171. MR. DARIO OLIVAREZ SR. Mr. Dario Olivarez Sr. passed away Monday, June 5, 2006, at his residence. Mr. Olivarez was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico on April 17, 1934. He had lived in the U.S. for 52 years and had been a Brownsville resident 38 of those years. Mr. Olivarez had been in the shrimp business for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reynaldo T. Olivarez and Catarina E. Olivarez and one brother, Ramon Olivarez. Mr. Olivarez is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Beatriz R. Olivarez; three sons, Esteban, Mario and Dario Olivarez; four grandsons, Esteban, Jr., Enrique, Ernesto and Dario III Olivarez; one granddaughter, Elvira Olivarez; one great-granddaughter, Maresah Yolanis Olivarez; daughter-in-law, Emelinda Olivarez; two brothers, Miguel Olivarez and Jose Angel Olivarez; five sisters, Maria Reyna O. Gonzalez, Aurora O. Garcia, Amelia O. Tuttle, Gricelda O. Hernandez and Irene O. Castillo; one half sister, Petra O. Garcia and other relatives. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Committal services will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St. (956) 542-5511. MANUELA "MELA" ROSAS Manuela "Mela" Rosas, 58, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006, in Brownsville, Texas. She was a Brownsville native, lifelong resident, and attended Holy Family Catholic Church. Her father, Manuel Rosas preceded her in death. Manuela is survived by her mother, Fidela E. Rosas; two sisters, Pilar (Gerardo, Jr.) Saldivar and Hermelinda (Ramon) Mendez; two nephews, Manuel G. Saldivar and Rene Saldivar; and three nieces, Debra Hare, Vanessa Mendez and Michelle Mendez. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Committal services will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Pedro Vasquez, Gerardo Saldivar Jr., Rene Saldivar, Ramon Mendez, and Ramon Benavides 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 EditionObituaries, June 5, 2006 MANUELA ROSAS, 58, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006, in Brownsville. She was a native and life-long resident of Brownsville. Services are pending and will be announced by Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. FUNERAL FOR TODAY REYNALDO ABREGO ESQUIBEL SR., 67, of Olmito, Texas, passed away June 1, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Cen-ter in Harlingen. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. today, June 5, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow to Mont Meta Cemetery in San Benito. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston St., San Benito, TX. (956) 399-1331. MANUELA M. FLORES Manuela M. Flores, 81, passed away Friday, June 2, 2006, at her residence. She was a native of Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico and had lived in Brownsville most of her life. Mrs. Flores is survived by five sons, Catarino, Francisco Jr., Reyes, Jose and David Flores; a sister, Felicitas Sanchez; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m. today, June 5, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Bella Vista Christian Church, 2435 Southmost Road. Committal services will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. JOSE S. MURO Jose S. Muro, 92, entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Mr. Muro is predeceased by his wife, Francisca M. Serrano; son Natanael Serrano and a daughter, Elodia Valencia. His surviving family are, sons Josue (Leonor) Serrano, of Brownsville, Elohim (Karen) Serrano, of Houston and daughters Rahab Kube of North Carolina, Rachel Serrano of Brownsville, Ofelia (Roberto) Ortiz of Tampico, MX, and Grace (Drake) Fenn of San Martin, Calif. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin tomorrow, at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006, with a private prayer service for family only at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service to follow Wednesay, June 7, 2006, for family only. 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 EditionObituaries June 4, 2006 CATARINO SALAZAR Catarino Salazar, 82 years, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Salazar was born on April 30, 1924, in Tampico, Tamps, Mexico, to Severiano Salazar and Rafaela Salas de Salazar who preceded him in death. Left to mourn his death and forever cherish his memory is his loving family, wife Maria Del Robles Salazar; 11 children, Florentino (Adelaida) Salazar, Jaime Salazar, Silvano (Blanca) Salazar, Juan Antonio (Pricilla), Juana (Juan Francisco) Mares, Maria Del Los Santos (Martin) Jerez, Margarita (Alberto) Almeida, Maria Del Socorro (Manuel) Carrillo, Concepcion Salazar, Rita (Edward) Alaniz and Maria Del Jesus (Oscar) Calderon; 20 grandchildren, Juan Gerardo, Juliana, Hugo, Citlaly, Cynthia, Delia, Nathaly, Aide, Eduardo, Alejandro, Jesse, Kathy, Diana, Marieh, Oriana, Martin, Keyla, Emily, Rogelio and Braulio; and Jesus Trevino and family (whom he raised as his own) and numerous other relatives. Visitations were held on Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home. A chapel funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of the Holy Family with interment to follow at San Pedro Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. JOSE "TEXAS JOE" HERNANDEZ JR. Jose "Texas Joe" Hernandez Jr., 49, entered into eternal rest with Our Lord, Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Irma E. Hernandez; two daughters, Laura Lee of Brownsville and Rosa Maria of Houston; two sons, Jose Manuel of New Orleans and Jacob Oro of Houston. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Sunday, at the Delta Funeral Director's Chapel, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222, with interment to follow to Guillen Community Cemetery. 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 3, 2006 JOSE SERRANO MURO, 92, passed away June 1, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. SISTER CARMEN RODRIGUEZ, 80, of Moorhead, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, N.D. She was part of the Missionary Sisters of Jesus. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2006, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Moorhead, Minn. Funeral arrangements are under Korsmo Funeral Services, 409 Eighth Street South, Moorhead, Minn. 56560 (218) 233-1533. WALT O. WATERS Walt O. Waters, 78, passed from this life at his residence on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. He was born on July 11, 1927, to Walter J. and Ora Waters in Proctor, Okla. The family moved to Rio Hondo, Texas, in 1928. Walt served in the military during World War II as a paratrooper in the 11th Division of the Army. He served in Japan after the war was over. After his service, he returned to the Rio Grande Valley to join his family in their farming business. He farmed in Santa Maria on the Rio Grande River for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Janie Waters and both his parents. He is survived by his wife, Frances Green Waters; and his four children, Vicki Leggett and husband Harry from Harlingen, Texas, Randy Waters and wife Cella from Lolita, Texas, Sandra Edwards and husband Bill from Llano, Texas, and Jane Waters and husband Dick Bax from Houston, Texas. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Sean Waters, Smokey Waters, Cory Waters, Hank Waters, Brian Edwards, Kelli Edwards, Gunter Bax, Andrei Bax, Jaime Green, Ashley Green and Will Green. He is also survived by two brothers, Don Waters of Rio Hondo, Texas, and Ron Waters of Rancho Viejo, Texas; one sister, Willa Compere of Bulverde, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today, Saturday, June 3, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home in Harlingen. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2006, with the Rev. Randall Hilburn officiat-ing at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Full Mili-tary Honors conducted by the American Legion Post 43. Serving as pallbearers will be Walt's grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Ross, Moore Matthews, Jerry Hearn, Jimmy Green, Lloyd McNeil, Jay Jones, Paul Beacham, Jack Waters and Jerry Jones. The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 6977 Main St. Houston, TX 77030-3701. Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home. REYNALDO ABREGO "EL POLLO" ESQUIBEL SR. Reynaldo Abrego "El Pollo" Esquibel Sr. was delivered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Reynaldo is survived by his loving wife, Maria Elena Abrego of Olmito, Texas; five children, Reynaldo (Lupita) Esquibel Jr. of Brownsville, Texas, Staff Sgt. Oscar (Linda) Esquibel of Fort Hood/Killeen, Texas, Michael (Marisol) Esquibel of Olmito, Texas, Israel (Blanca) Abrego of Olmito, Texas, and Marissa Abrego (Vicente) of Olmito, Texas. Mr. Esquibel is also survived by numerous grandchildren and sib-lings, Mercedes Gracia of Olmito, Texas, Altagracia Sandoval of Rio Hondo, Texas, Enrique Esquivel of Olmito, Texas, Estanislao "Tanis" Esquivel Jr. of Brownsville, Texas, and Alfredo Loza of Richmond, Texas. Reynaldo is preceded in death by his parents, Estanislao "Tanis" Esquivel Sr. and Viviana Abrego Es-quivel. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Margarita Flores, Manuel Esquivel and Osvaldo Es-quivel. Reynaldo was born and raised in Olmito, Texas. He enjoyed the sport of baseball and had a passion for ranching. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will continue on Monday, June 5, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. when the Funeral service will begin in the Chapel of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito. Pallbearers will be Reynaldo Esquibel Jr., Oscar Esquibel, Michael Esquibel, Armando Gracia, Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. and Ramiro Gracia. Honorary pallbearers will be Leeroy Gonzalez and Alfredo Rodriguez Jr. Words of comfort may be sent to the Esquibel Family at thomaegarza.com Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 Sam Hous-ton Blvd., San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331. DORA LUZ GARCIA DE BARRIOS Dora Luz Garcia de Barrios, 58 years, entered into the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2006, at her residence in Brownsville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lazaro Garcia and Maria De La Luz Garza. Mrs. Barrios was a life-time resident of Brownsville, member of Christ the King Catholic Church and had been employed at Mari Lou Hair Salon in Brownsville. Left to mourn her death and forever cherish her memory is her loving family, husband of 35 years of marriage, Sergio Barrios Gonzalez; five children, Jose Sergio (Lorraine), Roberto Carlos, Ana Christina (Jose Herman), Luz Aurora and Mario Guadalupe; six grandchildren, Jose Sergio Jr., Karen Monique, Adriana Lee, Carla Aimee, Carlos Francisco and Jose Herman Jr.; one brother, Jose Lazaro Garcia; and one sister, Maria Cristina Garcia viuda de Mascorro. Visitations were held at Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville on Friday, June 2, 2006. Visitations will resume on today, Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Funerales Escobedo in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Burial will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2006, with the time pending at Panteon Los Tomates. Local Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. ROSA ZUNIGA Rosa Zuniga, 49, entered into eternal peace on June 1, 2006, at her residence with her family at her side. She is preceded in death by her father, Cecilio Alvarado, and her grandson, Jay Carmine Zuniga. She will be missed by her loving husband, Secundino Zuniga; mother Rita Garza; daughter Melinda Zuniga (Oscar Lara); sons Secundino Zuniga Jr. (Roxanna Balderas) and Benjamin (Cynthia) Zuniga; and a grandson, Benjamin Zuniga Jr. Mrs. Zuniga is also survived by one brother, Luis Alvarado; and sisters Maria Munoz, Graciela Moreno, Celia Alvarado, Estela Alvarado and Rita Alvarado. Visitation was held on Friday, June 2, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be celebrated today, Saturday, June 3, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. 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The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries June 2, 2006 ROSA ZUNIGA, 49, passed away at her residence on June 1, 2006. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd. (956) 541-5400. AVIOLA MARTINEZ ALANIZ Faviola Martinez Alaniz, 21, went to be with her newborn baby in Heaven on Sunday, May 28, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Survivors include her beloved husband, Victor Alaniz; her parents, Jose and Juany Martinez; her brothers, Miguel Angel Martinez (Karina) and Rafael Martinez; her maternal grandparents, Rafael Garza Nevarez and Faviola Garza; her paternal grandparents, Jose and Angelina Martinez; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services were held at Funerarias Del Rosario in Matamoros. She was laid to rest at Cemenerio San Jose in Ejido Sandoval, Tamaulipas. She will be dearly missed by all of those whose lives she touched. Faviola, you will continue to live in our hearts and memories forever. Faviola's family would like to thank all of you who have been by their side at this most difficult time. May God bless you all. MARIA C. SEPULVEDA Maria C. Sepulveda, 84, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. She is preceded in death by one son, Evaristo Melgoza. She will be missed by her loving husband, Leopoldo Sepulveda; sons, Israel (Nelly) Sepulveda, Juan (Patricia) Sepulveda, Daniel (Belen) Sepulveda, and Alejandro (Lupe) Sepulveda; and one daughter, Estela (Reynaldo) Melgoza. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Friday, June 2, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday June 3, 2006, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Commital service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. FRANCISCO CALDERON Francisco Calderon, 80, went to be with Lord Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a Brownsville native and had lived here all of his life. Francisco had worked for the City of Brownsville for 33 years prior to his retirement from the Street Department. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Ines Calderon, and a sister, Ms. Guadalupe Calderon. Francisco is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nettie R. Calderon; a son, Francisco Calderon, Jr.; five daughters, Alicia (Macedonio) Lopez, Maria Elena (Nicolas) Gonzalez, Elida (Arnold) Salinas, Norma (Jim) Guilfoyle, and Rose Marie (Pablo) Vallejo; numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Friday, June 2, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Roberto Resendez Jr., Pablo Vallejo Jr., Alfredo Martinez, Arnold J. Salinas, Jose Castaneda, and Mark Anthony Calderon Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St. (956) 542-5511. ROSENDO GONZALEZ Rosendo Gonzalez, 81, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville. He was born in Brownsville, Texas and was a life long resident. Rosendo was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a very active member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucio and Josefina Garza Gonzalez, five brothers and two sisters. Rosendo is survived by his wife of 60 years, Isabel Gonzalez; a son, Rosendo (Michell) Gonzalez Jr.; four daughters, Elida Cantu, Yolanda (Arnoldo) Lopez, Grace (Dart) Risley, and Diana Meyers; a brother, Lucio Gonzalez; 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Friday, June 2, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Committal services will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Don Gonzalez, Greg Cantu, Arnold Lopez, Joseph Lopez, Thomas Montes, and Dart Risley. 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

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The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, May 30, 2006 GILBERTO "GIL" MARTINEZ Gilberto "Gil" Martinez, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence Sunday, May 28, 2006. Gil was born in Edna, Texas and had lived all of his life in Brownsville, Texas. He worked as a farm labor contractor most of his life along with his sons and his brother, Chivo Martinez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Paulita Martinez; two brothers, Antonio and Amancio "Mancho" Martinez; three sisters, Estefana and Elisa Martinez and Domitila M. Lopez. Gil is survived by his wife of 54 years, Hortensia Martinez; five sons, Gilberto "Toe," Alberto "Chuca," and Hector Martinez, Os-car (Jovita) Martinez, and Ildefonso (Irene) Silguero; two dauthters, Sandra M. Gonzalez and Mary S. Varnum; a brother, Valentin "Chivo" (Josefina) Martinez; three sisters, Beatriz (Eduardo) Lopez, Ofelia (Joe) Molina and Julia Lopez; 15 grandchildren, Tommie and Amiee Gonzalez, Hector, Analissa, Aissa, Avy, Oscar, Justin and Ally Martinez, Chuck, Leif, and Anitra Varnum, Anissa, Danny and Amanda Silguero, and three great-grandchildren, Noah Ibarra, Nicolette Barbee and Morgan Hoehaver. Visitation and recitation of the holy rosary were held Monday, May 29, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of the Res-urrection will be held today, Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Committal services will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chuck and Leif Varnum, Tommie Gonzalez, Hector, Oscar and Justin Martinez, Danny Silguero and Valentin Mata, Jr. Funeral services are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (542)542-5511. JACK WALLER JR. Jack Waller Jr., 52, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at Sunshine Haven, after a courageous bat-tle with cancer. He was the first child born to Jane and Jack Waller on October 17, 1953 in Brownsville, Texas. Jack graduated from Brownsville High School in 1971 and joined the U.S. Navy. He was educated and trained in New York, Con-necticut, and San Diego, CA. to work on nuclear submarines and sent to Scotland for one year. Upon discharge in 1976 he worked in the fishing industry and from 1981 to 2004 was owner of Waller Boat Corp. He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn; children, Stephanie Waller, Jacqulyn Pedraza (Isaac), Wendy Garza (Pete) and Sherry Farris (Lee); his mother, Jane Harmon (Gene); his father, Jack Waller Sr. (Linda); brother, Mike Waller (Joy); sister, DeAnna Cole; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Floyd and Earline Mizzles; sister-in-law, Paula Pueblitz; brother-in law, Ronnie, Karl, and Tommy Mizzles; grandchildren, Justin Robles, Chrisanie and Madalyn Diaz, Anthony and Jacob Garza, Evan Pedraza and Sydney Farris. His family loved Jack dearly and he will forever be remembered. A Memorial Service was held Monday, May 29, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., Brownsville, Texas. Dear friend Deacon Paul McArdle will be the officiant. In lieu of flowers please send the memorial donations to Sunshine Haven, Inc. P.O. Box 4478 Brownsville, Texas 78523-4478 Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Joe I Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St.,(956) 542-5511. MAX SIMPSON EMERY JR. Max Simpson Emery, Jr. passed into God's hands on April 22, 2006 at the Kerrville Veterans Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas. His passing was a result of numerous complications arising from his service in Viet Nam. Max was born in El Paso, Texas on No-vember 3, 1944. Most of his young life was spent in Brownville, Texas, graduating from Stell Junior High in 1961, Brownsville High School in 1964, and Texas Southmost College in 1966. After a stint in the Army he returned to The University of Texas in Austin and graduated with a degree in Accounting. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service for many years, and then in the private sector as an Accountant. He last worked in Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Max S. Emery, Sr. and his mother, Evelyn Jean Pruitt. Max is survived by his two children, Kevin Michael Emery of Madison, Wis. and Sheryl Lynn Emery of Sun Prairie, Wis.; three grandchildren; his sister, Marion Whitehurst of Ovalo, Texas; two nieces, two nephews, four great-nieces, and five great-nephews. As per Max's wishes family and friends will gather in the summer to spread his ashes in the Gulf of Mexico. 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, May 29, 206 FABIOLA ALANIS, 21, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. No local services will be held. A visitation with rosary will be held at Funeraria El Rosario in Matamoros. Local arrangements were entrusted to Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 East Harrison St. (956)542-2222. GILBERTO 'GIL' MARTINEZ Gilberto "Gil" Martinez, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence Sunday, May 28, 2006. Gil was born in Edna, Texas and had lived all of his life in Brownsville, Texas. He worked as a farm la-bor contractor most of his life along with his sons and his brother, Chivo Martinez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Paulita Martinez; two brothers, Antonio and Aman-cio "Mancho" Martinez; three sisters, Estefana and Elisa Martinez and Domitila M. Lopez. Gil is survived by his wife of 54 years, Hortensia Martinez; five sons, Gilberto "Toe," Alberto "Chuca," and Hector Martinez, Oscar (Jovita) Martinez, and Ildefonso (Irene) Silguero; two dauthters, Sandra M. Gonzalez and Mary S. Varnum; a brother, Valentin "Chivo" (Josefina) Martinez; three sisters, Beatriz (Eduardo) Lopez, Ofelia (Joe) Molina and Julia Lopez; fifteen grandchildren, Tommie and Amiee Gon-zalez, Hector, Analissa, Aissa, Avy, Oscar, Justin and Ally Martinez, Chuck, Leif, and Anitra Varnum, Anissa, Danny and Amanda Silguero, and three great-grandchildren, Noah Ibarra, Nicolette Barbee and Morgan Hoehaver. Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m. today, May 29, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. The holy rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Committal services will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chuck and Leif Varnum, Tommie Gonzalez, Hector, Oscar and Justin Martinez, Danny Silguero and Valentin Mata, Jr. Funeral services are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (542)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 EditionObituaries May 28, 2006 MAX SIMPSON EMERY JR. Max Simpson Emery Jr. passed into God's hands on April 22, 2006, at the Kerrville Veterans Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas. His passing was a result of numerous complications arising from his service in Vietnam. Max was born in El Paso, Texas, on November 3, 1944. Most of his young life was spent in Brownville, Texas, graduating from Stell Junior High in 1961, Brownsville High School in 1964 and Texas Southmost College in 1966. After a stint in the Army, he returned to the University of Texas in Austin and graduated with a degree in accounting. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service for many years and then in the private sector as an accountant. He last worked in Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Max S. Emery Sr., and his mother, Evelyn Jean Pruitt. Max is survived by his two children, Kevin Michael Emery of Madison, Wis., and Sheryl Lynn Emery of Sun Prairie, Wis.; three grandchildren; his sister, Marion Whitehurst of Ovalo, Texas; two nieces; two nephews;. four great-nieces and five great-nephews. As per Max's wishes, family and friends will gather in the summer to spread his ashes in the Gulf of Mexico. JACK WALLER JR. Jack Waller Jr., 52, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Sunshine Haven, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the first child born to Jane and Jack Waller on October 17, 1953, in Brownsville, Texas. Jack graduated from Brownsville High School in 1971 and joined the U.S. Navy. He was educated and trained in New York, Conn., and San Diego, Calif., to work on nuclear submarines and sent to Scotland for one year. Upon discharge in 1976 he worked in the fishing industry and from 1981 to 2004 was owner of Waller Boat Corp. He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn; children Stephanie Waller, Jacqulyn Pedraza (Isaac), Wendy Garza (Pete) and Sherry Farris (Lee); his mother, Jane Harmon(Gene); his father, Jack Waller Sr. (Linda); brother Mike Waller(Joy); sister DeAnna Cole; father-in-law and mother-in-law Floyd and Earline Mizzles; sister-in-law Paula Pueblitz; brothers-in-law Ronnie, Karl, and Tommy Mizzles; grandchildren Justin Robles, Chrisanie and Madalyn Diaz, Anthony and Jacob Garza, Evan Pedraza and Sydney Farris. His family loved Jack dearly, and he will forever be remembered. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 29, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Joe Treviño I. Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., Brownsville, Texas. Dear friend Deacon Paul McArdle will be the officiant. In lieu of flowers please send the memorial donations to Sunshine Haven Inc., P.O. Box 4478, Brownsville, TX 78523-4478 Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. JOSE ANGEL BARREDA SR. Jose Angel Barreda Sr., 89, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2006, in Brownsville. A Brownsville native, he attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, was employed by the city of Brownsville for 21 years as foreman of the street department and was an Army veteran of World War II. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Enrique Barreda and Leonor Pizana Garza, and an aunt, Isabel G. Longoria. He is survived by his wife, Rafaela A. Barreda of Brownsville; eight daughters, Mary B. (Ricardo) Gomez of Brownsville, Isabel B. (Thomas) Garcia, Maria de los Angeles B. Beers, both of Chula Vista, Calif., Esperanza Leonor B. (Hiram) Salgado of Brownsville, Cruz B. (Jose Angel) Gracia of Fort Worth, Texas, Rosa Sofia B. (Roberto) Garzon of Rowlett, Texas, Mary B. (Pedro) Martinez of Harlingen, Texas, Clara C. (Chris Robichaux) Pizana of Falls Church, Va.; four sons, Jose Angel Barreda, Jr. of Rowlett, Texas, Jesse (Mary Ann) Barreda and Manny (Maricela) Barreda of Brownsville and Armando (Rebecca) Marquez of Houston; 36 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will begin today Sunday, May 28, 2006, at 9 a.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Burial will be held at Panteon Los Tomates in Matamoros, Tamps. under the direction of Escobedo Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Jose Angel Barreda Jr., Jesse Barreda, Manny Barreda, Armando Marquez, Richard Gomez Jr., Leo Gomez, Andres Salgado and Jacob J. Barreda. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post Honor Guard today, Sunday, May 28, 2006, at 7:20 p.m. at Darling-Mouser East Chapel. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, (956) 546-7111. 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: Curran Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/955.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you Santitos Canales! I was thrilled to get this information. Robert Curran was living with his son on a farm in Cameron when he died. Prior to moving there Robert had lived in Manitoba, Canada. His obituary appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press and I should be receiving a copy of it next week . I will send you a copy if you like. I am hoping to locate some of Robert Curran's descendants. Thank you so much for the death information. Martha Parker

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CURBELLO/CURBELO/CORBELLO Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/956 Message Board Post: Looking for obit on Thomas Houston Curbello: Born June 6, 1896 in Kerr County, TX Died October 24, 1922 - where??? cause of death??? Buried LaFeria City Cemetery, LaFeria, Cameron County, TX He was my uncle. Any information will be appreciated. THANKS!

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries May 27, 2006 JACK WALLER JR., 52, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Sunshine Haven, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements are pending under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St. (956) 542-5511. MARGARITA S. CHONG Margarita S. Chong, 84, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 26, 2006, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eduardo and Cruz Salinas; loving husband, Samuel Chong Poo; son, Samuel Chong Jr.; two brothers, Elias and Eduardo Salinas. Left to mourn her smile and joyful ways and forever cherish her loving memory are her children, Sabino (Hilda), Sergio (Amelia), Guadalupe Banda (Fidencio) and Gracie Uresti (Agustin); a daughter-in-law, Maria; her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters, Herlinda Garza and Adelina Moreno; brothers, Jose Salinas and Eleazar Salinas; numerous nieces, nephews and many acquaintances and friends from TLC #3. Private visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., today, Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Nisar Hussain, Dr. Henry Imperial, Dr. Roberto Robles, Dr. Humberto De la Vega, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville staff and Odyssey Hospice staff. As per Mrs. Chong's wishes, cremation will be held. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. JUAN JOSE SAENZ GARCIA Juan Jose Saenz Garcia, 59, was born June 16, 1946 and passed away May 24, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center at 6:19 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Olga R. Saenz; children, Ana, Olga, Juan, Aida, and Saul; sons-in-law, Abel, Ramiro, and Adrian; daughter-in-law, Julia. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Christian, Ceasar, Celeste, Aylin, and Ramiro. Mr. Saenz will also be dearly missed by his parents, Pedro and Margarita Saenz; brothers, Jesus (Palmira) Saenz, Mario (Patricia) Saenz, and Francisco (Sylvia) Saenz; sisters, Norma (Silvino) Flores, Sylvia M. Saenz, Ana (Enrique) Villegas, and Aida Saenz. A Chapel Service was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service was held at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers were as follows, Mario A. Saenz, Francisco J. Saenz, Juan Jose Saenz Jr., Jesus Saenz, Conrado Serna Jr., Jose C. Garza Gonzalez, Abel Gonzalez III, and Ramiro Renteria. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. ALBERTO P. SOLIS Alberto P. Solis, 53, of Plainview, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at University Medical Center in Lubbock. Alberto was born February 25, 1953, to Sigifredo Solis Sr. and Hortensia Pizaña Solis in Brownsville, Texas. He married Erma Chavez on March 25, 1988 in Plainview. Alberto was a bricklayer and a member of Casa De Oracion. Mr. Solis was preceded in death by three brothers, Hector Solis, Andres Solis and Sigifredo Solis Jr. all of Brownsville. Alberto is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Erma Chavez Solis of Plainview; parents, Sigifredo and Hortensia Solis; four brothers, Samuel Solis, Juan Manuel Solis, Noe Solis and Eloy Solis all of Brownsville; two sisters, Beatrice S. Perez and Sylvia S. Ybarra both of Plainview. A prayer service was held Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Casa De Oracion with Pastor Hermilo Perez officiating. Arrangements were handled by Lemons Funeral Home in Plainview. Local visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006, at Delta Funeral Chapels. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2006, at Delta Funeral Chapels. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Samuel Solis, Juan M. Solis, Noe Solis, Manuel Ybarra Jr., Eloy Solis, and Alex Solis. Local 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 EditionObituaries May 26, 2006 DONNA A. LIGHT, 76, of Brownsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at The Church of the Advent, Episcopal, 104 W. Elizabeth St. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Children's Wish Foundation International, 8615 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30350-1822. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. (956) 546-7111. ISMAEL JUAREZ LOPEZ, 37, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Estacion La Noria de Angeles, Zacatecas, Mexico and Los Fresnos resident. Funeral arrangements are pending under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. ANTONIO GUEVARA Antonio Guevara, 84, entered into eternal peace Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe Guevara and Manuela Ramos. He will be missed by his wife, Guadalupe Garza Guevara; daughters, Manuela G. (Sergio) Hernandez, Pilar G. (Ramiro) Alaniz, and Juanita G. (Mario) Alvear; son, Francisco Antonio (Magdalena) Guevara. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m., today, Friday, May 26, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. JUAN JOSE SAENZ GARCIA Juan Jose Saenz Garcia, 59, was born June 16, 1946 and passed away at 6:19 a.m. May 24, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Olga R. Saenz; children, Ana, Olga, Juan, Aida, and Saul; sons-in-law, Abel, Ramiro, and Adrian; daughter-in-law, Julia. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Christian, Ceasar, Celeste, Aylin, and Ramiro. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today Friday, May 26, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal Service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. JOSE HERNANDEZ JR. Jose Hernandez Jr., 49, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He is survived by his loving family; parents, Esteban Hernandez and Maria Aleman; wife, Irma Estela Hernandez; three children, Laura Hernandez, Rosa Hernandez (John Celestine), Jose Hernandez; one step-son, Jacob Oro; and his grandchildren, Umika, Xavier, and Johnny. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road (956) 544-1171. MELVIN DEAN BROWN Melvin Dean Brown, age 81, of Bemidji, Minn. died Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at North Country Regional Hospital in Bemidji. Melvin Dean Brown was born June 11, 1924 to Ira and Pearl (Wilson) Brown in Devils Lake, N.D. He grew up and attended school in Devils Lake. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the service he returned to Devils Lake and married Doris Azure in Crookston, Minn. on May 24, 1947. He began working for the U.S. Postal Service in Devils Lake until he retired in 1980. He married Helen King on April 21, 1962 in Racine, Minn. They resided in Brownsville, Texas until 2001, when Melvin moved to Bemidji to live with his daughter. Melvin was a "Jack of all Trades" and enjoyed being a handy man. He took a special liking to repairing Volkswagens. Melvin is survived by his daughters, Charlotte Halle of Bemidji, and Annette (Harvey) Nelson, Boaz, Ala.; sons, Gary Brown of Houston, Texas, Terry Brown, Grand Forks, N.D. and Gene (LaVonne) Brown, Grand Forks; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Hollis Brown of Devils Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; sister, Naomi Koch; brother, Delbert Brown, and a grandson, Daniel Brown. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a prayer service to begin at 7 p.m. with Rev. Mark Kindem officiating, on Friday, May 26, 2006 at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home in Bemidji. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at G.A.R. Cemetery, Devils Lake, ND with Rev. Bruce Dick officiating. Online guest book at www.olsonschwartzfuneralhome.com MARJORIE JOYCE NOVICH COHEN Marjorie Joyce Novich Cohen, 93, died Sunday, May 7, 2006, in Dallas. She was born June 10, 1912, in Dallas and was a member of a prominent pioneer Dallas family. Her maternal grandfather, Jacob Purvin, was among the founder of Temple Emanu-El in 1890. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Novich and Fanny Purvin Novich; a sister, Felice Novich Solomon and her husband, Ben Cohen. She is survived by her son, Dr. Barry Cohen and his wife, Rosalee of Brownsville, Texas; sister, Dorothy Novich Levy (Mrs. Milton Levy); nephew, Steven Levy and his wife, Joanna, all of Dallas. A 1929 graduate of Forest High School and the St. Louis School of Dance, Mrs. Cohen conducted a dancing school at Temple Emanu-el in the 1930's and married Ben Cohen of Dallas in 1934. Mr. Cohen was one of the owners of Cohen Candy Company, the oldest wholesale candy business in Dallas and McCraw Candy Factory in Farmersville, Texas. A lover of the arts, Mrs. Cohen was a strong supporter of the Dallas Summer Musicals and the Dallas Ballet, but was especially proud of having coached her son's six-men Hyer Elementary football team in the 1940's. Graveside services were held on Monday, May 8, 2006, at Temple Emanu-El Cemetery with Rabbi Emertus Gerald J. Klein officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Dignity Memorial Sparkman Hillcrest, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas (214) 363-5401. GUSTAVO TREVIÑO Gustavo Treviño, 89, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a loving husband, an excellent father, and a great friend, he will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his son, Jose Luis; one brother, Rafael; and one sister, Beatriz. He is survived by his loving wife, Guadalupe Treviño; his children, Guadalupe, Sergio, Jorge, Nelly, Gustavo, Miguel Angel, Ramon, Jesus, Mario, and Martin. Mr. Trevino is also survived by many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; three sisters, Margarita, Maria, and Rosa; and many other family members. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Friday, May 26, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. GUADALUPE "LUPITA" GARZA PEREZ Guadalupe "Lupita" Garza Perez, 77, entered into eternal rest with the Lord Saturday, May 20, 2006, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas. Lupita was a loving mother to her sons, Aquileo "Leo" Perez Jr. and David Perez. A devoted and loving grandmother to her beautiful granddaughters, Alfia Ann Estrada and Davina Marie Perez. An affectionate and loving great-grandmother to Ethan James Estrada and Jade Alexa Estrada. Her smile and joyful ways will be dearly missed by all who knew her love and whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rojelio Garza and Loretta Guerra Garza; brothers, Alejandro and Rojelio Garza and sister, Fela Rodriguez. Left to mourn her death and forever cherish her memory is her loving family; sons, Aquileo "Leo" Perez Jr. of Atlanta, and David Perez of San Benito; granddaughters, Alfia Ann Estrada of San Benito and Davina Marie Perez of Los Fresnos; great-grandchildren, Ethan James Estrada and Jade Alexa Estrada; her companion; Luis Flores of San Antonio; brothers, Alberto Garza of San Benito, Jose "Pepe" Garza and Manuel Garza both of Brownsville; sisters, Delia Garcia of Tucson, Ariz., Estella Garza of Phoenix, Ariz. and Sera Rodriguez of Tecumse, Mich; and numerous other relatives. The family would like to give a special thanks to Yolanda Riggins for her loving care; her niece, Letty Hernandez; her providers, Celia Aguilar and Veronica Martinez. Visitations will be at 11:30 a.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 2 p.m. and a chapel service to follow on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of Arch Angels". 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

The Brownsville Herald - Online EditionObituaries May 25, 2006 DEATH NOTICES JOSE ANGEL BARREDA, 89, of Brownsville passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2006, at his residence. Funeral Ar-rangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. JUAN JOSE SAENZ, 59, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral ar-rangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. CARMEN CASTILLO, 57, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at her residence. She was a native of San Pedro, Coa-huila, Mexico, and a Brownsville resident. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Inhumaciones Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangements are under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. DAVID RODRIGUEZ APARICIO, 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangements are under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. OBITUARIES GUADALUPE "LUPITA" GARZA PEREZ Guadalupe "Lupita" Garza Perez, 77 years old, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas. Lupita was a loving mother to her sons, Aquileo "Leo" Perez Jr. and David Perez. A devoted and loving grandmother to her beau-tiful granddaughters, Alfia Ann Estrada and Davina Marie Perez. An affectionate and loving great-grandmother to Ethan James Estrada and Jade Alexa Estrada. Her smile and joyful ways will be dearly missed by all who knew her love and whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rojelio Garza and Loretta Guerra Garza, brothers Alejandro and Rojelio Garza and sister Fela Rodriguez. Left to mourn her death and forever cherish her memory is her loving family, sons Aquileo "Leo" Perez Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., and David Perez of San Benito; granddaughters Alfia Ann Estrada of San Benito and Davina Marie Perez of Los Fresnos; great-grandchildren Ethan James Estrada and Jade Alexa Estrada; her companion, Luis Flores of San Antonio; brothers Alberto Garza of San Benito, Jose "Pepe" Garza and Manuel Garza, both of Brownsville; sisters Delia Garcia of Tucson, Ariz., Estella Garza of Phoe-nix, Ariz., and Sera Rodriguez of Tecumse, Mich.; and numerous other relatives. The family would like to give a special thanks to Yolanda Riggins for her loving care; her niece, Letty Hernandez; and her provid-ers, Celia Aguilar and Veronica Martinez. Visitations will be held at 11:30 a.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 2 p.m. and a chapel service to follow on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of Arch Angels. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. MELQUIADES "MEQUE" MUJICA Melquiades "Meque" Mujica, 55, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Cen-ter-Brownsville. Mr. Mujica is survived by his loving family, parents Apolinar Mujica Sr. and Macaria Mujica Valdez; wife Estela Mujica Robledo; son Edgard Mujica (Dora); five grandchildren, Edgard Mujica Jr., Roy Eric Mujica, Priscilla Annette Mujica, Cristian Joel Mujica and Josue Julian Mujica; his brothers and sisters, Jorge (Yolanda) Mujica, Apolinar Jr.(Irma) Mujica, Alicia Garcia (Javier), Josefina Barron (Mario), Sergio (Elisa) Mujica, Jose Luis (Elvira) Mujica and Bertha Mujica; and numerous other relatives. Visitations were held on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of the Holy Family. Visitations will resume today, Thursday, May 25, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a funeral service at 1 p.m. with Deacon Paul McArdle officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. MARTINA GUERRERO Martina Guerrero, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Mrs. Guerrero was a native of San Fernando, Tamps., Mexico, and had been a resident of Brownsville, Texas for many years. Mrs. Guerrero was preceded in death by a son, Oziel Guerrero. She is survived by her husband, Nicolas Guerrero; two daughters, Eva Guerrero Fuentes and Miriam Guerrero Ramirez; two sons, Nicolas Guerrero and Rodolfo (Rudy) Guerrero; one brother, Leon Reyna; a sister, Guadalupe (Lupita) Gonzalez; 11 grandchil-dren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews; nieces; and other relatives. Visitation and a prayer service were held Wednesday, May 24, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jesus Cepeda will be the officiant. Committal services will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under the directions of Joe I Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. MARGARITA CAZARES Margarita Cazares, 42, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Ms. Cazares is survived by her loving parents, Anita M. Cazares Morales and Pedro P. Cazares; brothers and sisters Frank M. Shawn Cazares of Harlingen, Lupita M. (Steve) Myers of Wisconsin, Anna M. (Erasmo) Peña of San Benito, Joe S. M. Cazares, Gil-bert M. Cazares, both of Houston, Sylvia M. (John) Danek of Wisconsin and Christopher M. Cazares of San Diego, Calif. Among the survivors are four nieces, one nephew and several aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, May 25, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Fu-neraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. RICHARD STEPHEN RAND Richard Stephen Rand, 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2006, at home. Dick was born March 1, 1945, in Weymouth, Mass., the third child of Allen and Dorothy Rand. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1962 and then from Wentworth Institute in Boston with a degree in mechanical design. Dick was a loving husband, father and son, a wonderful papa and a great brother. He worked hard all his life, had a warm smile and kind word for everyone and was ready to help anyone in need. Dick made the world a little bit better every day. His family loves him, misses him and always will. Survivors include his loving wife, Susie (Dorris) Rand; his devoted son, Charles Rand and daughter-in-law, Irene of Atlanta, Ga.; his beautiful granddaughter, Ryan; and 11 siblings, Robert Rand (Linda), Marilyn Rand, Kathleen Burke, Dorothy Rand, Ronald Rand (Berni), Allen Rand, Judith Cristini (Paul), Douglas Rand (Teresa), Russell Rand, Michael Rand (Andrea) and Thomas Rand (Barbara). Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Winscott Road Funeral Home in Benbrook, (817) 249-1177. 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, May 24, 2006 YVONNE "EVIE" BARRADAS AKIN Yvonne "Evie" Barradas Akin, 45, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Brownsville, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2006, in San Diego. She was born on Jan. 17, 1961, in Washington, D.C. Yvonne "Evie" graduated from Pace High School and received a BBA degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She was preceded in death by her father, Tancredo J. Barradas. Survivors include her daughter, Stephanie Jean Akin of San Diego; her mother, Margarita C. Barradas; and niece, Meredith O'Neal of Houston, Texas. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2420 Westheimer, Houston, Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of The Setteast-Kopf Co., 3320 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas (713) 526-2411. ADAN Z. CAMACHO Adan Z. Camacho, 66, passed into God's hands on Wednesday, May 22, 2006, at 844 W. Price Road in Brownsville. He was a life-long resident of Port Isabel. He is survived by his six brothers, Lorenzo Z. Medrano, Isaac C. (Corina) Camacho, Quirino Z. Camacho, Frank Z. (Rachael) Camacho, Lucio Z. (Elvira) Camacho and Domingo Z. (Carmen) Camacho; four sisters, Herlinda Z. (Ernest) Lock, Maria Cirilda (Ricardo) Bella, Amalia Camacho,and Lydia (Frank) Heald; a sister-in-law, Ursula Camacho; numerous nieces and nephews. Adan is preceded in death by his father, Gilberto R. Camacho; his mother, Simona Zurita; two brothers, Jesus Medrano and Cruz Camacho; and his twin sister, Eva Camacho. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Delta Funeral Directors. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to charity of donor's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., Brownsville, Texas, (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, May 23, 2006 EXIQUIA GOMEZ, 72, passed away Monday, May 22, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville. She was a native of Mexico D.F, Mexico and a Brownsville resident. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Ramirez in Matamoros. Local arrangements are under the direction of Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St. (956) 542-5511. LIBRADO RODRIGUEZ, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangements are under the direction of Delta Fuenral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. ADAN Z. CAMACHO, 66, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2006. Funeral arrangements are pending under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. CHARLES LINDON MUNGLE JR. Charles Lindon Mungle, Jr., 54, died suddenly on May 20, 2006 while visiting family and friends in Austin, Texas. Linny was born in El Paso on December 24, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lindon Mungle Sr. and Helen May Mungle. He is survived by four sisters and a brother; Tona Robison (GeneWilliams) of Austin, Sandra Jo (Garry) Lowder of Bayview, Texas, Vicky Luann (James) Mangrum of Mathis, Texas, Roxann (Tim) Quillin of Sandia, Texas and James Robert (Kathy) Mungle of Austin; two nieces, Laurie Ann (Michael) Hilliard of Fort Worth, and Monica Lynn Otero of Bayview; two nephews, James Martin Ward of Amarillo, and Bryan Wesley Sitchler of Austin; great-nephew, Wyatt Hilliard, Fort Worth. Lin graduated from Brownsville High School in 1970 and was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving two years during the Vietnam War in Seoul, Korea. After his tour of duty, Lin made his home in La Porte, Texas where he worked at Bayport Machine Inc. as a machinist and then manager. Over the years, Lin became a master machinist and often crafted and fabricated his own parts and accessories for vintage cars, hot rods, and motorcycles. Lin will be remembered for the strong ties he held with his family and friends. All who knew Linny will surely miss his humor, compassion, and wisdom that he shared with those he loved. His family takes great comfort in knowing that although he was taken from us much too soon, that God was ready for him and needed him. The family will be receiving friends from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home with Rev. Tracy Rodriguez officiating. Interment will be at Grand View Memorial Park. 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, May 22, 2006 LUIS GARCIA, JR., 84, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Brownsville Nursing Home. Visitation was from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006 with a holy rosary recited at 7 p.m. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, (956)544-1171. GUADALUPE GARZA PEREZ, 77, entered into the loving arms of The Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at her residence in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under 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