The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries May 4, 2006 WENCESLAO BALLI Wenceslao Balli, 88, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, May 2, 2006. He was born September 28, 1917 in Beeville, Texas. His parents were Francisco Balli and Cipriana Lara. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Ygnacio and Diego Balli. Mr. Balli is survived by his wife, Amalia G. Balli; children, Javier (Gerri) Balli of California, Olga B. Medrano, Sonia B. Gutierrez, Irene (Mateo) Silva, and Conrado (Sandy) Balli. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitations will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2006 at at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Tx., 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. ARISTEO R. SANCHEZ Aristeo R. Sanchez, 64, a native of Monte Morelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and a longtime resident of Brownsville, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 3, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aristeo Sanchez Sr. and Maria de Jesus Rodriguez; a brother, Ignacio Sanchez; and a sister, Esthela Salinas. Mr. Sanchez was a former wrestler in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico for 20 years. He is survived by his wife Juana Sanchez; a son, Eden (Nereida) Sanchez; daughters, Sulia (Gilberto Jr.) Garza and Janie (Roel) Sanchez; six grandchildren; sisters, Esperanza Cardenas, Consuelo Fuentes, Guadalupe Rocha and Ofelia Morales. Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. RAMIRO RIOS SR. After a courageous six month battle with cancer, Ramiro Rios Sr., 57, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at his residence in Brownsville, Texas. For many years he was employed as a chef in the Brownsville area and in the Dallas, Texas area. Mr. Rios is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Rios and Lucia Bermudez Rios; wife, Maria Rios and three brothers, Raul, Rufino and Juan Rios. He is survived by his two daughters, Elizabeth Rios and Lucia Rios; four sisters, Leonila Garcia, Angie Quintanilla, Paula Barnes (Charles) and Zelaida Lopez (Tomas); two brothers, Guadalupe Rios (Anita) and Modesto Rios (Socorro). Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., today Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Holy Family." A chapel funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2006 at Guerra "Chapel of the Holy Family." Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Rumaldo Rios, Jose Angel Castro, Modesto Rios, Sr., Modesto Rios, Jr., David Rios, and Tomas Lopez. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road (956) 544-1171. JULIETA RAGA MONCHOLI WOOD Julieta Raga Moncholi Wood left this earth to join our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 2, 2006. Julieta was born in Tampa, Florida on June 20, 1916. Her mother, Adele Botet Moncholi (Valencia, Spain), her father Francisco Raga (Barcelona, Spain), and her husband, Ray Wesley Wood, preceded her in death. She graduated from the conservatory of Spain and traveled extensively. She served in the Brownsville Women's Auxiliary and supported the American Heart Association for many years. After calling Brownsville home for 30 years, she moved to Weslaco to live with her only child, Patricia Wood Muñoz and her son-in-law, Jessey Muñoz. Her legacy will continue through her three grandchildren, Jennifer Marie, Julissa Nicole and Jonathan J. Andrew Muñoz and great-grandson, Joshua Muñoz Lake. There will be emptiness in lives of those she touched. She left a wonderful example of faith, charity and unconditional love. Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, May 4, 2006 at McCaleb Funeral Home Chapel in Weslaco. Officiating the service will be Bishop Richard Deen of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Weslaco. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco. Serving as pallbearers will be her loving family members and friends. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco, (956) 968-7533. 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 3, 2006 DEATH NOTICE JOSE M. RENDON, 48, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2006, in Harlingen. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. LYDIA RIOS, 66, of Brownsville passed away on May 2, 2006, at Valley Grande Manor. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Jardin de la Paz in Valle Hermoso, Mexico. Local arrangements under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito (956) 399-1331. OBITUARIES JOSE GUADALUPE "EL BOBBY" ROSALES Jose Guadalupe "El Bobby" Rosales, 51, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2006, in Palestine, Texas. He was born in Brownsville where he was also a life long resident. Survivors include his wife, Elisa Rosales; two daughters, Connie Marie of Houston and Debbrah Rosales of California; mother Concepcion Rivera of Brownsville; a brother, Francisco "Marta" Rosales; and a sister, Dalia Villafana both of Brownsville. Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at the Delta Chapel. Cremation will follow. Funeral arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. JUAQUIN "JACK" ATKINSON Juaquin (Jack) Atkinson, 26, was born on July 5, 1979, to Ofelia O. and the late Adolfo Atkinson and entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 1, 2006. He was presently employed at Big Lots in Harlingen. He was preceded in death by his baby son, Dylan Thomas Atkinson. He is survived by his wife, Ella M. Atkinson, and children Logan A. and Brianna Nicole Atkinson; mother Ofelia O. and Alfredo Torres; four sisters, Elizabeth and Kristy Atkinson, Dolly Sandoval and Vanessa Torres; a niece, Clarissa Camarillo; nephews Dustin Adolfo and Jacob Daniel Sandoval and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Visitations will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday May 3, 2006, at San Benito Funeral Home Chapel A. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on May 4, 2006, at St. Helen's Catholic Church in Rio Hondo with the Rev. Mario A. Castro officiating. Interment to follow at La Leona Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John B. Ortega, Michael Rodriguez, Ricardo Marin, Manuel Sandoval, Victor Rodriguez, Danny Moreno, Raul Camarillo and Frank Hernandez. Arrangements are under the direction of San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 W. Highway 77, San Benito, Texas, 78586, (956) 361-9192. ELIZABETH "BETTY" HARDEE ZANDER July 23, 1936 - April 18, 2006 Elizabeth "Betty" Hardee Zander, born July 23, 1936, in Jacksonville, Fla., passed away in her home on April 18, 2006, after a lengthy illness. She was a longtime resident of Morgan City, La., and Brownsville, Texas. Her parents, Noble and Julia Elizabeth Smith Hardee, preceded her in death. Betty graduated from the University of Houston and taught in Brownsville ISD for two years and in the St. Mary Parish School System for 22 years. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City and was a member of the "Come Lord Jesus" Bible study group. Survivors include her husband, Charles "Chuck" Robert Zander Sr.; daughters Julia Alexis Garcia of Marietta, Ga., Mary Victoria "Vicki" Garcia Newton of Lafayette and Lisa Suzanne Garcia Mire of Morgan City; stepchildren Cindy Zander Salathe of Robert, Carolyn Zander of Ponchatoula, Charles Zander Jr. of Rochester, N.Y., and Jeff Zander of Hammond; sons-in-law Glenn Newton, Ronnie Mire and Wayne Salathe; and daughters-in-law Mary Zander and Laura Zander. Other survivors include her sister, Suzanne Hardee Trice of Center Point, Texas; uncles Marvin Hardee Sr. of Morgan City and James A. Smith of Wimberley, Texas; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Betty will be missed by her family, friends and all the many people whose lives she touched. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 21, 2006, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City. Burial followed in the Morgan City Cemetery. The following men from her "Come Lord Jesus" Bible study group served as pallbearers: Herman Bailey, Larry Bergeron, Bob Brown, Earl Duval, Gene Gaudet and Roy Simoneaux. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Granier, Leon Kahn, Ferris Romaire and Roch Streva. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Morgan City Public Library, P.O. Box 988, Morgan City, LA 70381-0988, (985) 380-4646. Friends may leave condolence messages for the family at www.twincityfh.com Twin City Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements www.twincityfh.com 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 2, 2006 JOSE GUADALUPE ROSALES "BOBBY", 51, passed away on April 30, 2006, in Palestine, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 East. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. JOSE C. CONTRERAS, 72, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2006, in Brownsville, Texas. Visita-tion was held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2006 with a holy rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. today, May 2, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services are under the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400 Dignity Memorial Provider. PAULA R.GOMEZ Paula R. Gomez "Lala", 89, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2006, in Brownsville, Texas. She was a very friendly person and enjoyed living life. She is preceded in death by her husband Guadalupe Gomez; sons, Ruben, Gonzalo, Sergio and Oscar Gomez. Mrs. Gomez is survived by two loving daughters, Josefa Torres and Maria Gomez; 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held from 12 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2006, with a prayer service at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass will be held today, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Committal service to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541- 5400. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituary, May 1, 2006 ERASMO T. MUNGUIA JR., 78, of San Benito, died Friday, April 28, 2006 at Harlingen Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. today at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in San Benito, with burial at Gomez Cemetery in Los Indios. Arrangements were under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston St., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. 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: Saenz,Torres Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/952 Message Board Post: Ester, Anita, and Lazaro Saenz killed by Valentin Torres on 14 Jul 1935. Any info from newspaper story or where they are buried. thank you Jay (jnbfarias@sbcglobal.net)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farias Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/951 Message Board Post: Just learned about aunt Rosa Farias murder by her husband Jose Martinez 15 Aug 1918, Brownsville, Tx. Would appreciate any info by newspaper of the time or court report, where buried. Thanks ...my new e-mail is jnbfarias@sbcglobal.net Jay

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dye Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/950 Message Board Post: I am trying to find someone to obtain a copy of an Obit for: James Ross Dye died 29 Mar 1973 in Brownsville. Appreciate any help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewis, Skeeters Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/949 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information regarding Ruby Lewis from the San Benito/Harlengin areas. She was the owner of Valley Lumber Supply for many years. Ruby passed away June 20, 1991. I would like to know names of Funeral homes in that area and how to contact them in hopes of finding where she is buried and possibly an obit or any other information (inscription on grave marker, cause of death, minister at funeral, etc.) that might be available. She may be buried next to her parents, John and Ada Skeeters and a brother Obed Skeeters. Any help and or information would be greatly apreciated. Peggy at cskeeters@houston.rr.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/934.1 Message Board Post: As far as I can tell, she is not buried in the Brownsville city cemetery, not in the Rentfro plot or near other relatives.

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries April 30, 2006 DEATH NOTICES JOSE CONTRERAS, 72, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2006, in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, (956) 541-5400. PAULA GOMEZ, 89, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2006, in Brownsville, Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, (956) 541-5400. LEONOR MIRELES, 75, entered into eternal rest at her residence in Brownsville on Saturday, April 29, 2006. Visitations will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. OBITUARIES SARAH MOSER SHEETS Sarah Moser Sheets, passed away April 20, 2006, in Wilsonville, Oregon, after a short illness. She was 95. Mrs. Sheets was born Sarah Elizabeth Moser, July 28, 1910, in Dawn, Missouri. She graduated with a degree in music from Central College in Fayette, Missouri, in 1933. She married J. Eugene (Gene) Sheets in New York City on July 3, 1937, and had two children, Jim and Sandra. They moved to Brownsville, Texas, in 1948 where Mr. Sheets became manager of the Brownsville Social Security Office. Mrs. Sheets was a substitute teacher in the Brownsville school system in the 1950s and played piano accompaniment for the Brownsville High School Choir. She was the assistant librarian at Brownsville High School from 1955 until 1965 and then became head librarian at Stell Junior High School until her retirement in 1969. She was active in the First Presbyterian Church, Brownsville. She often played piano ducts with the organist at Sunday services. She was active in the Brownsville Medical Center auxiliary program for many years, contributing over 1,000 hours of volunteer time. In addition, she volunteered her time at the local food bank. Mrs. Sheets was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, in 1986 and her son, Jim, in 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Berry of Wilsonville, Oregon; her granddaughter, Nena, and husband Michael; and great grandsons Chris and Ryan; her grandson, John, and wife, Victoria, all of Oregon; her daugher-in-law, Doris Washburn of Kansas City, Missouri, two nieces and two nephews. Memorials may be made to the Youth Music Scholarship Fund at the First Presbyterian Church, 435 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520. No services are planned. EVARISTO NUÑEZ Evaristo Nuñez, 79, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Nuñez is preceded in death by his wife Estefana Nuñez, a son Hector Xavier and daughters; Juana Maria, Dora Elia and Dora Elia. He is survived by his children Blanca Estela, Evaristo Jr., Mary E., Irma, Isidro (Maria); 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, a brother Gavino Nuñez and a sister Guadalupe. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Sunday, April 30, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A Chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Evaristo Nuñez Jr., Isidro Nuñez, Daniel Peña III, Hector Nuñez, Arturo Alfaro Jr. and Ricardo Solis. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Kitchens, Sergio Martinez, Evaristo Nuñez III. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. THERESA DAVILA SHULL] Theresa Davila Shull, 76 years, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Shull was born on March 4, 1930, in Raymondville, Texas, to Salvador Davila Sr. and Odyla Flores Davila, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by two children, Edward J. Shull and Edna Shull. and one brother, Salvador Davila Jr. Left to mourn her death and forever cherish her memory is her loving family, husband Edward J. Shull of Brownsville; three sons, Elmer J. Shull of Rancho Viejo, Texas, Eric J. Shull and wife Imelda Shull of Harlingen, Texas, and Evan J. Shull and wife Elizabeth Shull of Brownsville, Texas; one brother, Roberto Davila of California; three sisters, Evila Garza, Delia Biesemann and Diana Green, all of Brownsville, Texas; nine grandchildren, Melissa, Michelle, Justin, Samantha, Jonathan, Erial, Erika, Edward and Amber and numerous other relatives. Visitations were held on Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home and will also be held today, Sunday, April 30, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of Arch Angels. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2006, at St. Luke Catholic Church, 2800 Rockwell, with interment to follow at Rose Lawn. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Evan J. Shull, Justin Shull, Jonathan Torrez, Pete Moya Sr., Robert J. Lerma and George M. Green. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral 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 Edition Obituaries April 29, 2006 DEATH NOTICES MARIA RAMIREZ, 77, passed away Friday April 28, 2006, at her residence. She was a native of Cortazar, Guanajuato, Mexico, and a Brownsville resident. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerales El Rosario in Mata-moros. Local arrangements are under the direction of Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. OBITUARY THERESA DAVILA SHULL Theresa Davila Shull, 76 years, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Shull was born on March 4, 1930, in Raymondville, Texas, to Salvador Davila Sr. and Odyla Flores Davila, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by two children, Edward J. Shull and Edna Shull. and one brother, Salvador Davila Jr. Left to mourn her death and forever cherish her memory is her loving family, husband Edward J. Shull of Brownsville; three sons, Elmer J. Shull of Rancho Viejo, Texas, Eric J. Shull and wife Imelda Shull of Harlingen, Texas, and Evan J. Shull and wife Elizabeth Shull of Brownsville, Texas; one brother, Roberto Davila of California; three sisters, Evila Garza, Delia Biesemann and Diana Green, all of Brownsville, Texas; nine grandchildren, Melissa, Michelle, Justin, Samantha, Johnathan, Ariel, Ericka, Edward and Amber and numerous other relatives. Visitations will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home. Visitations will resume from noon to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2006. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2006, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 2800 Rockwell with interment to fol-low at Roselawn Cemetery. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Evan J. Shull, Justin Shull, Johnathoen Torres, Pete Moya Sr., Robert J. Lerma and George M. Green. 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 Edition Obituaries, April 28, 2006 DONALD L. COHAGEN JR., 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home in Walled Lake, Mich. Local arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. INFANT SARA MONTES, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Los Angeles in Matamoros. Burial will be held at Panteon Santa Cruz. Local arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. EVARISTO NUNEZ, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2006 in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. MARIA L. CASTRO Maria L. Castro, 93, born in May 30, 1912 passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 in Brownsville, Texas. She was a long time resident of Brownsville and retired from B.I.S.D. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andres and Felipa Cardenas Lopez and Manuel Solis Castro; children, Andres Castro, Ninfa Castro, Maria S. de la Garza, and David Castro; grandchildren, Belinda Castro and Gilbert Martinez; brothers, Esteban Lopez, Ramon Lopez, Felipe Lopez, Fracisco Lopez, Fernando Lopez, and Roberto Lopez; sisters, Eugenia Lopez and Ofelia Lopez Rivera. Ms. Castro is survived by her children, Manuel Castro of Brownsville, Mike Castro of California, Rafaela (Angel) Villarreal of Brownsville, Felipa C. Lozano of Brownsville, Alberto (Marie) Castro of Houston, Andres Castro and Yolanda Martinez both of Brownsville; 33 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Juan Lopez of Corpus Christi; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Visitation will resume from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary today, Friday, April 28, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Torres, Terry Roy Barnard, Richard Padron, Emilio Moreno Jr., Ben Garza Jr., Albert Castro Jr., Raul Martinez III, Javier Martinez and Rudy Martinez. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. HELGA G. QUANTZ Helga Quantz, 71, went to join her husband, Manfred, and her son, Kenneth, in eternal peace on Monday, April 24, 2006. She is survived by her son, Michael, and his wife, Pamela; grandchildren, Alexander and Olivia; and her sister, Ruth. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 901 Boca Chica Blvd., in Brownsville, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the American Red Cross. She was beautiful in a grand and stately way. She was ever kind and generous in a manner that bathed her family in splendor. She was adored by all who knew her. She was magnificent. 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, April 27, 2006 HELGA G. QUANTZ, passed away on April 24, 2006, at her residence with family by her side. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd. (956) 541-5400. DOMINGO GARCIA MARTINEZ, 73, passed away on April 25, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funeraria Consuelo in San Fernando, Tamaulipas. Burial will be held at Panteon Los Tomates. Local arrangements are under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison Blvd., (956) 542-2222. INFANT ANGEL IBARRA, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Guillen Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. WALTER KENNETH GRUMBACH, 74, of San Benito passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Valley Regiona Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. PILAR LOPEZ Pilar Lopez, 90, went into eternal peace on April 25, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Felicita and Benigno Torres; brothers and sisters Raul Torres, Beto Torres, Quirrion (Clara) Torres, Jose Torres, Nena Zuniga, Carlos Torres, Carmen Torres and Carla Salinas. She is survived by her children, Rosa (Agustin) Rincon, Benito (Rosario) of Corpus Christi, Texas, Mary Lopez of Oklahoma, Tony (Olga) of Falfurrias, Texas, and Fela (Luis) Garcia of La Villa, Texas. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held today April 27, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Pastor Ricardo Escobar will be officiating the service. Committal service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral services have been entrusted to Buena Vista Funeral Home, Cemeteries, Mausoleums, and Crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville TX 78521, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider PEDRO "PEWEE" GUZMAN JR. Pedro "Pewee" Guzman Jr., 65, passed into God's hands on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito. He was born on July 10, 1940, in Brownsville, Texas, where he was also a lifelong resident. He was preceded in death by his mother, Refugia "Cuca" C. Guzman; his father, Pedro Guzman Sr.; and wife, Olga Oralia Guzman. He is survived by his two loving sons, Pedro Guzman III (Ana Garcia) and Jose Luis Guzman (Laura); one brother, Jose Guzman; three sisters, Juana Guzman, Maria Guzman and Candelaria G. Muñoz (Joaquin); two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Sunshine Haven, Odyssey Hospice, Caring For You Home Health, Department of Aging and Disability Service and all the doctors and nurses that helped care for Mr. Guzman. Visitations will be held today, Thursday, April 27, 2006, starting at 10 a.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Delta Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2006 at Delta Chapel. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. GUADALUPE R. MARTINEZ Guadalupe R. Martinez, 91, the Lord called upon our beloved father and husband to be by His side in heaven on April 25, 2006. Mr. Martinez is preceded in death by his father, Blas Martinez Lopez, and his mother, Venancia Rodriguez; two brothers, Graciano Rivera and Juan M. Rodriguez; two sisters, Librada Martinez and Maria Alvares. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Maria Guadalupe Martinez; four sons, Cesar (Tomasa) Muruaga of Astatula, Fla., Juan Q. (Hilda) Martinez of Houston, Texas, Blas (Mari) Martinez of San Benito, Texas, and Guadalupe Q. Martinez of Brownsville, Texas; two daughters, Zulema (Mike) Moncada and Venancia (Andres) Alegria, both of Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Martinez is also survived by 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and numerous relatives. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Thursday April 27, 2006, and from noon to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited on Friday, April 28, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic Church, where he was a member. A committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78521, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

Is there anyone on this list that would look for an article in the Brownsville newspaper for a Major Fayette O. KIRBY, a WW I flyer known for his stunts? He died 30 Dec 1918 while a passenger in a two-seater plane flying over Brownsville. I am particularly interested if any personal information appears - such as survivors, where buried, etc. Thanks very much! Jackie Dallas, TX

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, April 26, 2006 MARIA LOPEZ CASTRO, 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. ANTONIO SOLIS CHAVARRIA, passed away on April 25, 2006 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Lozano in Matamoros. Interment will be held at Panteon de Dolores in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. Local arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. ELSA MARTINEZ CRIXELL Elsa Martinez Crixell entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 24, 2006. She was born on September 25, 1925 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas to Jose J. Martinez (deceased) and Sarah Gutierrez de Lara de Martinez (deceased). She is survived by her husband, Emilio Crixell; her children, Elsa, Sarah, Emilio and David; and her granddaughters, Jolene Maria and Patricia Isabel. The holy rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25th at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. A private interment will follow on Thursday. 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, April 25, 2006 DEATH NOTICE ELSA MARTINEZ CRIXELL, 80, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2006, at Spanish Meadows in Brownsville. She was born on Sept. 25, 1925, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mass of the resurrection will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. OBITUARIES: ANDRES GALAN Andres Galan, 84, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 23, 2006 in Brownsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Cisneros; a daughter, Olivia Galan; and a son-in-law, Francisco Muñez. Mr. Galan is survived by his loving wife, Francisca Del Toro; four sons, Andres (Felipa) Galan, Roberto (Juanita) Galan, Antonio (Magda) Galan, and Alfredo (Elena) Galan; daughters, Maria Refugio Galan (Ciro Hernandez), Odilia Galan (Francisco Muñez), and Olivia Galan (Emeterio Ramirez); 55 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Committal service to follow at Ro-selawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. RAFAELA GARCIA TREVINO Rafaela Garcia Treviño, 92, of Brownsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2006 at her home surrounded by her loving family by her side. "Welita or Ama," as she was known to her family and close friends, was a very loving and giving person. Her whole life was dedi-cated to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marcelino Rodriguez; parents, Celso Garcia and Felipa Treviño Garcia; a brother, Ga-bino Garcia; and sisters, Chole Garcia Salinas, Nieves Garcia Garcia, Julia Garcia Areaga and Ramona Garcia Areaga. Rafaela is survived by her loving children, Maria Lopez (Guadalupe Sr.), Raquel Alvear (+Jose Sr.), both of Brownsville, Texas, Pedro Rodriquez (Cenovia) of South Padre Island, Texas, and Juanita Mireles (Marcelino) of Port Isabel, Texas; a brother, Manuel Garcia of Houston, Texas and a sister Irene Rodriguez of McAllen, Texas. Among the survivors are grandchildren, Guadalupe Lopez Jr., Maria Andrus, Martha Lopez Davila, Juanita, Jorge Rodriguez, Esmeralda, Pedro Rodriguez Jr., Pablo Naranjo, Mercedes Dominguez, Ana Melissa Naranjo, Jose Alvear, Ruben Alvear, Eva Alvear, Mayra, Saul, and Ricardo Rodriguez; her dear friend, Margarita Treviño; numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass will be held at 10 a.m on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Committal service to follow at Ro-selawn Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Guadalupe Lopez Jr., Jose Alvear, Ruben Alvear, Pedro Rodriguez Jr., Pablo Naranjo and Andres Dominguez. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. ELAINE D. WIEDERMANN Elaine D. Wiedermann, 83, a resident of Brownsville from 1924 until 2002, died on April 23, 2006 in Waltham, Mass., where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, J. Michael Mehl and Lawrence R. Mehl. Mrs. Wiedermann, born in Houston, was the daughter of the late Isadore and Dorothy Dorfman of Brownsville, the wife of the late Jean G. Wiedermann, the mother of the late Susan E. Wiedermann and the grandmother to Charles M. Mehl, of Waltham, Mass. Mrs. Wiedermann attended The University of Texas at Austin where she was a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority and later served as President of the Junior League of Brownsville, President of Palm Village Shopping Center and Managing Partner of Dorfman Properties. Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2006 in the Hebrew Cemetery of Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, (956) 546-7111. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, April 24, 2006 VICENTE MENDOZA, 57, died Sunday, April 23, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. No local services were planned. Delta Funeral Director's, 1300 E. Harrison St. 542-2222, is in charge of transfer arrangements to Funeraria Lozano in Ma-tamoros. JOHN ALTON GLOOR John Alton Gloor, 50, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday April 20, 2006, in Brownsville, Texas. He was a loving husband and wonderful father. John was a prominent Brownsville native and a graduate of Brownsville High School and continued his education at St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. He was a past member of the Brownsville Jaycees and the Board of Directors of Coastal Banc. He is currently a member of the Lower Valley Builders and Developers Association, and was most recently appointed to serve on the city's Capital Improvements Advisory Committee. Gloor Development was instrumental in creating many Brownsville subdivisions. Most recent projects include Cross Country Trails and Mission Trails. His proudest accomplishment was the Woods Subdivision in north Brownsville. His other passion was music and guitars. He had an extensive music collection. He loved playing his guitar and was in the local band Deja Blues. He was also an avid collector and trader of vintage guitars. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton V.W. Gloor. John is survived by his loving wife Catherine; two daughters, Ashley and Chelsey; his mother, June Gloor; two brothers, Les (wife Chris) and Len (wife Brenda), all of Brownsville, and sister, Ruth Jamail (husband Brandon) of Houston, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Tuesday April 25th at 2 p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or charity of your choice. 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, April 22, 2006 RAUL MENDIOLA, 69, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Houston. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (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, April 21, 2006 JOHN ALTON GLOOR, 50, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday April 20, 2006, in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. ALEJANDRO ESQUIVEL Alejandro Esquivel, 85, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on July 17, 1920. He worked for the Coca-Cola Company as a repairman for 36 years. He also served in the Army and was honorably discharged. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vicente and Ricarda Rodriguez Esquivel; a brother, Juan Esquivel; three sisters, Rosa E. Alaniz, Antonia E. Danache and Mariana Esquivel; and son Juan Esquivel. Mr. Esquivel is survived by his loving wife, Manuela L. Esquivel of Brownsville; a daughter, Arminda E. Treviño of Olmito; a son, Alejandro Esquivel Jr. of Brownsville; nieces Julia de la Rosa of Brownsville and Concepcion Garcia of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughters Arminda Elisa and Diana Alexandra Treviño; as well as other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal Service to follow at 3 p.m. at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, April 20, 2006 MARIA IRACHETA DE SERRATO, 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros. Burial will be held at Panteon Mexico Agrario. Local arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. JOSE R. "PEPE" OJEDA Died peacefully Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Emma. Dear father of Ofelia, Graciela, Jose, Norma, and the late Rosalinda. Further survived by one brother, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitations will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, April 20, 2006, at the funeral home. Visitations will resume at 10 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2006, at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Wisconsin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the family. "You were a friend to many and will be dearly missed." Condolences to: www.krausefuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under Krause Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 12401 W. National Ave., New Berlin, Wis., (262) 786-8009. GLORIA RUIZ RODRIGUEZ Gloria Ruiz Rodriguez, 56, passed into God's hands on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, surrounded by her beloved family members at her residence. She was born on July 1, 1949, in Brownsville where she was also a lifelong resident. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She was a very active church keeper and a catechist teacher for 23 years. She was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose C. Ruiz; her mother, Bernandina G. Ruiz on July 27, 1997; two sisters, Rosa Gutierrez on September 30, 2004, and Francisca "Panchita" Torres on February 1, 2005. She is survived by her beloved husband of 29 years, Jose Luis Rodriguez; two sons, Sergio (Cristina) Rodriguez and Jose Luis Rodriguez Jr.; four brothers, Julian, Rafael, Efrain and Juan Ruiz; three sisters, Cleotilde Castorena, Evangelina "Eva" Torres and Mary Brooks; and one grandson, Fabian Rodriguez. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, April 20, 2006, at Delta Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2006, at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. EARNEST "PETE" FLOYD HURLEY Earnest "Pete" Floyd Hurley entered into the kingdom of our Heavenly Father on the morning of April 18, 2006, at the age of 75 years old. He was born in Magnum, Oklahoma, to Earnest Pete and Paralee Fawn "Riley" Hurley. He served in the military from 1951 to 1955 and was also a member of the Mason Brotherhood. He came to the Rio Grande Valley in 1975 and made Brownsville his home. He was very active at the Port of Brownsville and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife, Alicia Hurley; his son, Earnest E. Hurley of Brownsville, Texas; his daughters, Debbie Shields of Bennington, Okla., Becky Huddleston of Durant, Okla., Jeannie Hurley of Roberta, Okla., and Jo Ann Hurley of Brownsville, Texas. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Philips of Durant, Okla.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren all of Oklahoma. Dad, you live in our hearts, and we will be Loving You Always! May God Bless You for Thine is the Kingdom Forever and Ever. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, April 20, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Full Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 43, Veterans Honor Guard. 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. EUGENIA D. PLATA Eugenia D. Plata, 77, was called by the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at Valley Grande Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 20, 1929, in San Benito, Texas, and had been a lifelong Brownsville resident. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Eugenia will be remembered as a very friendly lady she got along with everyone. During her leisure time, Eugenia enjoyed being in her garden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosendo and Maria Del Pilar Plata; three brothers, Jose, Agapito and Alfonso Plata. She is survived by her brother, Rosendo Plata Jr., and one sister, Marta P. Flores, both of Brownsville. Visitation will be held beginning at 9 a.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, April 20, 2006, at Delta Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2006, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Pedro Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. CIPRIANO BARAJAS LAYTON Cipriano Barajas Layton, 50, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2006, in Carlisle, Ind. He was born on August 7, 1955, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Mr. Barajas is preceded in death by his father, Jose Barajas Larumbe; his brothers, Jose Barajas Layton Jr. and Guadalupe Barajas Layton; and his sister, Olivia Barajas de Peralta. Survivors include his mother, Rosa Layton viuda de Barajas; his sisters, Felipa Barajas viuda De Leon, Mari Barajas de Cardenas, Clara Barajas Layton, Maria de Jesus Barajas de Mata and Rosa Barajas de Gutierrez; his brother, Rolando Barajas Layton; his ex-wife, Evangelina Gomez; his children, Lizada Betzabeth Barajas de Chavez, Vanessa Barajas, Cipriano Barajas Jr. and Raquel Barajas; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A 24-hour visitation service will be held with a 4 p.m. prayer service today, Thursday, April 20, 2006, at Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros. Graveside services will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2006, at Panteon Nuevo in Matamoros. LUCILLE JONES JONES Lucille Jones Jones, 86, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 17, 2006, at the residence of her beloved son-in-law, the Rev. Leroy Roundtree, and her loving daughter, Linda Roundtree. She was born in Scranton, Pa., on May 11, 1919, to Margaret Carmany and Arthur Jones. She moved to Jacksonville, Fla., where she raised her three daughters, Sharon, Tracy and Linda. The love she had for children led her to teach with the Jacksonville Headstart Program where she touched and enriched the lives of many children, including her seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her great-grandson, Sean Paul Way, was her special "Little Boy." "Gigi," as she was lovingly called, had a special place in her heart for her "Booboo." Her incessant prayers, dedication and tender loving care will be truly missed. Sister Jones, as she was known to the members of St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Corinth Baptist Church Harlingen, Mt. Zion Baptist Church Harlingen and Rising Star Baptist Church Edinburg, was a devoted member of the Women's Mission. When her health permitted, she actively participated and volunteered at all the church functions. Her commitment and dedication was a fine example to all that knew her. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2006, St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in Jacksonville, Fla., under the direction of Weston's Mortuary, 3027 North Myrtle Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32209, (904) 356-9955. The family suggests that floral tributes be sent to Weston's Mortuary in Jacksonville, Fla. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald