The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, April 19, 2006 EARNEST F. HURLEY, 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, with his family by his side. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. JUANITA BRIONES, 62, passed away on April 16, 2006. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services are under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. LUCILLE JONES, 86, of Brownsville, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2006, in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. GLORIA MARTINEZ, 51, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. MARIA GUADALUPE "LUPITA" TREVINO Maria Guadalupe "Lupita" Treviño, 72, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Treviño was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maria Cisneros de Jimenez and Pedro Jimenez; and two sons, Pablo and Reymundo Jimenez. Left to mourn her death and forever cherish her memory is her loving family; her husband, Roberto Treviño Sr.; four sons: Roberto Treviño Jr., Roberto Jimenez, Refugio Jimenez and Raul Quintanilla; six daughters: Mary Helen Abete, Stephanie Lyn Lopez, Noemi Mendieta, Yadira Treviño, Rosa Peña and Ramona Juarez. Also surviving are 36 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Visitations will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of Arch Angels". Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2006, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2645 Tulipan with interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ednar Jimenez, Javier Jimenez, Gerardo Jaramillo, Ramon Abete Jr., Luis Mendieta, Refugio Jimenez and Henry Peña. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd., (956) 544-1171. JULIA JUAREZ RODRIGUEZ Julia Juarez Rodriguez, 66, went into eternal rest on April 16, 2006 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Rodriguez is preceded in death by her husband, Amparo Eliodoro Rodriguez; and her parents, Teofilo Juarez and Maria Juarez. She will be missed by her eight children, Rosalva Nuñez, Dora Alicia Ruiz, Amparo Deanda, Armando Rodriguez, David Rodriguez, Ilda Gonzalez, Manuel Rodriguez, and George Rodriguez. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin from 12 noon to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 19, 2006, and will resume Thursday, April 20, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday April 21, 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. 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, April 18, 2006 CIPRIANO BARAJAS LAYTON, 50, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2006 in Carlisle, Ind. There will be no local services. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros, (01152868) 8-16-5756. ARNULFO BALBOA, 78, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2006, in Victo-ria, Texas. He was born on February 24, 1928, in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements are under Artero Memorial Chapels, 706 E. Crest-wood, Victoria, TX 77901. (361) 575-3212. JUANITA BRIONES, 62, went into the Lord's arms on April 16, 2006, at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funer-aria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. INFANT JESUS OTERO, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was held at Guillen Community Ceme-tery. Funeral arrangements were under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. SHARON A. KUHN, 92, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funer-aria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd. (956) 541-5400. MARIA O. DIAZ Maria O. Diaz, 87, born on August 4, 1918, entered peacefully into eternal rest on April 16, 2006, at her residence. Her parents, Manuel and Anastácia Ortega; her husband, Miguel Diaz Sr.; her daugh-ter, Maria M. Hernandez and her great-granddaughter Ashley N. Jaramillo, preceded her in death. Mrs. Diaz is survived by her sister, Elisa Diaz; her daughters and son, Guadalupe Carrion (Felix), Oralia Lopez (Jose+) of Olmito, Texas; Manuela Villarreal (Frank), Juanita Camarillo (Baldomero III), Mona Torres (Ray), and Miguel Diaz Jr. (Estella); 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Her family will miss her dearly. "I am the light of the world," he said "Whoever follows me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness." John 7:12 Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. to-day, Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers are Juan Carrion, Felix Carrion Jr., Miguel Diaz III, Miguel Hernandez, Jose Lopez Jr., and Manuel Lopez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Susana Diosdado, Barbara M. Camarillo and Melissa R. Camarillo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Fu-neral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. ROMAN ANGEL GRACIA Roman Angel Gracia, 86, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving fam-ily, on Sunday, April 16, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Vasquez Gracia of Brownsville, Texas, to whom he was married for 64 years; seven children, 16 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren: Javier Gracia (Pat), grandchildren, Brian and Kimberly of Ponte Vedra, Florida; Elvia Reyes (Jose), grandsons, Rodney, Jeffrey, Richard, and Joseph of Peyton, Colorado; Antonio V. Gracia (Lupe), grandchildren, Roman Angel, Antonio Jr., and Esmeralda of Brownsville, Texas; Jose Angel Gracia (Cruz), grandsons, Jose Angel, Jr., Marcos, and Jaime of Fort Worth, Texas; Roberto Gracia (Jan), grandson, Jonathan of Rancho Viejo, Texas; Carmen Enrico (Carlos) grandson, Christopher of San Antonio, Texas; Yolanda Gracia, granddaughters, Angela and Lydia of Brownsville, Texas. He is also survived by his sister, Maria Antonia Gutierrez of Brownsville, Texas; his nephew, Alejandro Gracia (Francis) of San Benito, Texas; and many other dear family members and friends. Roman Angel was born August 2, 1919, in San Fernando, Tamps., Mexico, and lived in Brownsville most of his life. He worked at Gulfside Warehouse for over 30 years before he retired. More than anything, he enjoyed getting together with family and friends. He could often be found on his front porch, enjoying fresh air and chatting with neighbors. He and his wife traveled frequently to San Fernando, where relatives and friends al-ways made them feel at home, often visiting with them until the early hours of the morning. One of Roman Angel's favorite pastimes was playing "chalupa", a game he always preferred to win. He will dearly be missed by his family and friends and will long be remembered for his loyalty and dedication to his family, his strength, his pride, and his sense of humor. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary on Tues-day, April 18, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. A cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the Gracia Family would like donations made to St. Jude's Chil-dren's Hospital. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeter-ies, mausoleums and crematory 125McDavitt 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 17 2006 FUNERAL FOR TODAY GERONIMA "NIMA" HERNANDEZ, 70, of Port Isabel and Burnet, Texas, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006 in Austin. Funeral Mass will be held at 3 p.m. today at Our Lady Star of Sea Catholic Church, 705 Longoria St. in Port Isabel. Interment will be in Port Isabel City Cemetery in San Benito. Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston St., San Benito, TX 956-399-1331. DEATH NOTICE ROMAN ANGEL GRACIA, 86, died April 16, 2006 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, Cemeteries, Mausoleums and Cre-matory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400 Dignity Memorial Provider. OBITUARIES MARIA DE JESUS PEREZ, "NANA" Maria de Jesus Perez, "Nana," 95, born on March 16, 1911, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She was a long time member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lorenza Garcia; father, Jesus Garcia; her husband, Ursulo Perez; sons, Jesus Perez and Ursulo Perez Jr.; a brother, Guadalupe Garcia and a granddaughter, Maria Rosario Garcia. Ms. Perez is survived by her daughters, Maria Carmen Perez and Viviana Castorena, both from Brownsville; sons, Adolfo Perez of Houston, Texas, and Hector Salas of Brownsville, Texas. Among the survivors are four granddaughters, seven grandsons, 14 great-granddaughters, three great-grandsons and three great-great grandsons. Visitation will be held today at 9 a.m.-9 p.m. April 17, 2006, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 155 E. Jefferson. Committal service to fol-low at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Lorenzo Perez, George D. Perez, Maria Estela Garza, Ricardo Garcia Jr., David Gomez, Hector Daniel Castorena, Johnny Piñeda and Joe Cuellar. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crema-tory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. GUADALUPE "PIN" SILVA Guadalupe "Pin" Silva, 54, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Valeriano Silva, Sr., and Sofia Torres Silva. Mr. Silva is survived by his loving wife, Maria Delia Silva; one daughter, Nancy Elaine Silva, both of Los Fresnos, Texas; three brothers, Santiago Silva, Valeriano Silva Jr. and Mateo Silva; two sisters, Magdalena (Raul) Gomez and Angie (Humberto) Chavez, all of Brownsville, Texas. Also surviving Mr. Silva are four nieces, four nephews and numerous other relativies. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Guadalupe "Pin" Silva and his uncle; Guadalupe "Lupe" Torres who passed away 35 minutes before "Pin" in Abilene, Texas on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 606 Ocean Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd. (956) 544-1171. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, April 16 2006 JOSE RAMIREZ, 71, pass away at his residence in Brownsville on Thursday, April 13, 2006. Visitations will from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2006, with a holy rosary 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. JESUS JIMENEZ SR., 78, passed away Friday April 14, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Rd., Brownsville, (956) 544-1171. JOSE R. "PEPE" OJEDA, 84, died peacefully Wednesday April 12, 2006. Visitation at Krause Funeral Home in New Berlin, Wis., from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 and 10-11 a.m. on Friday, April 21. Funeral services 11 a.m. on April 21 at Wisconsin Memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorial appreciated to the family. Condolences to: www.krausefuneralhome.com (262) 786-8009. MARIA DE JESUS PEREZ, "NANA" Maria de Jesus Perez, "Nana," 95, born in March 16, 1911, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She was a long time member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lorenza Garcia; father Jesus Garcia; her husband, Ursulo Perez; sons Jesus Perez and Ursulo Perez Jr.; a brother, Guadalupe Garcia; and a granddaughter, Maria Rosario Garcia. Ms. Perez is survived by her daughters, Maria Carmen Perez and Viviana Castorena, both from Brownsville; sons Adolfo Perez of Houston, Texas, and Hector Salas of Brownsville, Texas. Among the survivors are four granddaughters, seven grandsons, 14 great-granddaughters, three great-grandsons and three great-great grandsons. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2006, with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 155 E. Jefferson. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Lorenzo Perez, George D. Perez, Maria Estela Garza, Ricardo Garcia Jr., David Gomez, Hector Daniel Castorena, Johnny Piñeda and Joe Cuellar. 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. BABY RUBEN JARAMILLO Baby Ruben Jaramillo, 10 months, entered into the Lord's arms on Thursday, April 13, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his parents, Ruben and Florentina Jaramillo; brothers Jose Antonio, Johnny and Bryan Maldonado; sisters Karla N. Uribe, Ana Kareen Jaramillo and Maria G. Jaramillo; and numerous aunts and uncles. Visitation will begin from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday April 17, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. A Chapel Service will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will follow 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. JOSEPH "JOE" G. OCHOA JR. Joseph "Joe" G. Ochoa, Jr. died peacefully April 12, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melida Vera Ochoa to whom he was married for 54 years; by his parents, Joseph G. Ochoa Sr. and Josefina Gonzalez Ochoa; and by his brother, Ernest Ochoa. He is survived by his four children; nine grandchildren and one remaining brother; daughter Margaret Ochoa Klapperich of Greenville, Va., and her two sons, Kerry James Klapperich and Kevin Wayne Klapperich; son Joseph G. Ochoa III of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and his four sons, Christopher Ochoa Robertson, Eric Brian Ochoa, Austin Lee Ochoa and Andrew Joseph Ochoa; son Mark Anthony Ochoa of New Baden, Ill., and his daughter, Kalandie Marie Ochoa, and his son, Joseph Michael Ochoa; daughter Anna Laura Ochoa Morales of Houston, Texas, and her daughter, Laura Lee McGrath; brother Alfred Ochoa of Houston; also as well as several step grandchildren. Joe was born in Houston, Texas, attended Catholic School for primary grades and graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1940. He attended and graduated from Draughon Business College in 1942. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served from August 1942 until he was discharged in October 1944. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 15 years and later worked for U.S. Customs for 18 years. He retied from the U.S. government on February 23, 1980. Joe will be most remembered as the "man who knows everyone's birthday." His curiosity for remembering people's birthdays turned into a great hobby, as he had a phenomenal memory for numbers and for associating one birthday with another and looking for similarities in people's personalities and interests. He had memorized the birthdays of numerous relatives, friends, acquaintances and noted figures in history. Many times he would guess a person's birthday just by getting to know them a little bit. Joe's favorite day of any month was always the 17th, as both his birthday and his wife's birthday both fell on the 17th of September and December respectively. Never one to meet a stranger, Joe was a very friendly individual who always looked for the best in others. Quiet the character, he would regularly say something unique about someone or about a certain situation that his family and friends refer to now as "Ochoaisms." His grandchildren hold some especially fond memories of times they spent with their grandpa when he would visit with them one on one on the patio and create a little party atmosphere with just the two of them, or he would tell them stories about all kinds of trivia that became very important to them. He will be missed by all. A funeral Mass will be said at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Monday, April 17 at 10 a.m. followed by the burial at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church for Masses to be said on the 17th of any given month. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by members of the American Legion Post 43 Honor Guard. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, (956) 546-7111. JOE ANTHONY VASQUEZ Joe Anthony Vasquez, 32, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2006 in Billings, Montana. He was a lifelong Brownsville resident. His brother, Tommy Lee Vasquez, preceded Joe in death. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Vasquez; two daughters, Brenda Vasquez and Vanessa Vasquez; one brother, Juan Nuñez; one sister, Jessica Hernandez; two nephews, Brandon Berlanga and Samantha Nuñez; numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 8:30 a.m., Monday, April 17, 2006, at San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church, 2215 Avenida Rancho Viejo in Cameron Park. Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Buena Vista Burial Park. Joe was a great father, brother and son. He will be remembered for all his crazy ideas and for that smile he always had on his face no matter how hard the situation was. 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 15, 2006 BABY RUBEN JARAMILLO, 10 months, went into the Lords arms on April 13, 2006, at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, (956) 541-5400. SANTOS PUENTE VASQUEZ, 92, passed away April 11, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Saturday, April 15, 2006, at Our Lady Star of Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel, with interment to follow at Port Isabel City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Thomae Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito. GERONIMA "NIMA" HERNANDEZ, 70, of Port Isabel and Burnett passed away on April 11, 2006 in Austin Texas. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 16, 2006, at Thomae Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. Funeral Mass will be held 3 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2006, at Our Lady Star of Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel Texas. Interment will follow to Port Isabel City Cemetery in Port Isabel. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas 78586. 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 14, 2006 MARIA QUESADA, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was a native of Jerome, Ariz., and a Brownsville resident. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangements under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956)542-5511. JOSEPH G. OCHOA JR., 85, of Brownsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. ROBERTO ROSALES Roberto Rosales, 78, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Valley Grande Manor Nursing Center. He was born on April 8, 1928, in Brownsville where he was also a lifetime resident. He served his country by joining the U.S. Army in his younger years. One of his proudest moments in life was when one of his sons followed in his footsteps by joining the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sylvia V. Rosales; a daughter, Ana Lilia R. Garcia of Columbus, Ohio; three sons, Roberto Rosales Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, Sgt. Raymundo Rosales of Brownsville currently serving in Iraq and Reynaldo Rosales of Mercedes; four grandchildren, Andrea, Oscar Garcia Jr., and Brandon Garcia, all of Columbus, Ohio, and John Rey Rosales of Mercedes, Texas; two brothers, Ramon of San Benito, Texas, and Guadalupe Rosales of Brownsville; one sister, Maria R. Hernandez of Chicago. There will be no funeral services. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. EVA G. ESCOBEDO Eva G. Escobedo, 73, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. She was a long time funder and member of Templo Bethel. She is preceded in death by her mother, Genoveva Garcia Lopez, and her father, Edmundo Garcia, and a daughter, Doraluz. Eva Escobedo is survived by her loving husband, Francisco Escobedo; sons Francisco Javier, Romualdo, Ismael and Josaph; daughters Yolanda, Gloria and Leticia. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. today, Friday, April 14, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Funeral services will continue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at Templo Bethel located at 30th Street and Tampico Street. Committal service will follow 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 Obituaries, April 13, 2006 MARIA DE JESUS PEREZ, 95, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. GUADALUPE CAVAZOS, 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation 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. MARIA CONCEPCION HERNANDEZ Maria Concepcion Hernandez, 82, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 13, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville. Graveside service to be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service to follow 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. GUADALUPE 'PIN' SILVA Guadalupe "Pin" Silva, 54, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Valeriano Silva and Sofia Torres. Mr. Silva is survived by his loving wife, Maria Delia Silva; one daughter, Nancy Elaine Silva of Los Fresnos, Texas; three brothers, Santiago Silva, Valeriano Silva and Mateo Silva; two sisters, Magdalena Gomez and Maria De Los Angeles Chaves, all Brownsville, Texas. Also surviving Mr. Silva are four nieces, four nephews and other relatives. Visitations will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Guerra Chapel of the Holy Family. A chapel funeral service with the time pending will be held on Friday, April 14, 2006, at Guerra Chapel of the Holy Family. Interment will follow at Villa Nueva Cemetery. 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

Good afternoon...... was wondering if someone would be willing to do a couple lookups for me? One is a divorce decree & the other is an obit. Please email me & I'll give you the details. Thank you for your time & any help that you may give. Linda dhayes@greenapple.com

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, April 12, 2006 ROBERTO ROMERO, 39, of San Benito, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito (956) 399-1331. GUILLERMO "MEMO" GARCIA, 91, of San Benito, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2006, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Queen of Universe Catholic Church in San Benito. Burial will follow at Mont Meta Burial Park. Funeral arrangements under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., (956) 399-1331. GERONIMA "NIMA" HERNANDEZ, 70, of Austin and Port Isabel passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at St. David's Hospital in Austin. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., (956) 399-1331. SANTOS P. VASQUEZ, 92, of Port Isabel passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., (956) 399-1331. DONALD F. RAYMER, 81, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2006, at his residence. He was past president of the Palm Resaca Park Association. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at R.D. Longworth Funeral Home in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Local arrangements under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. JOSE TAVARES, 83, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Lozano in Matamoros. Local arrangements under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. TENCHA DE LA PEÑA Hortencia "Tencha" M. de la Peña, 84, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas. Tencha was born in Brownsville, Texas, on March 17, 1922. After graduating from Brownsville High School, one of her first jobs was working in the Cameron County Clerk's Office. In 1978, she became the county's first Elections Administrator. She served in this capacity until her retirement in 1995. She was very blessed to have had many friends in her life. One of her favorite activities was working in her beautiful garden. She was a member of the Garden Club and the Catholic Daughters. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio Muñoz and Elisa Muñoz; husband, Augustin de la Peña; half-sister, Lupita Cuellar; and half-brothers, Antonio, Alberto, and Jesus. She is survived by her sons, Augustin de la Peña, Tony ( Kathy) de la Peña, David (Sandra) de la Peña, and Dan (Rose) de la Peña; one granddaughter, Denise (Tres) Hausenfluck; two grandsons, Dennis (Sally) de la Peña and Derek (Merida) de la Peña; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Olivia M. Esparza. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. with a memorial service at 2 p.m. on April 13, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service to follow 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. ANGELITA "ANGIE" G. VASQUEZ Angelita "Angie" G. Vasquez, 61, was received by our Lord Jesus Christ into her eternal rest on April 10, 2006. She was received by the Lord after a two month stay at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Angie was a member of Word of God Family Church at 1944 Alton Gloor, Brownsville. Angie is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Rodolfo Vega Vasquez "Rudy." Both Angie and Rudy were childhood sweethearts having graduated from The Brownsville High School Class of 1963. Angie worked for over 30 years and last served as assistant cashier of First State Bank in Mission, Texas. Angie was the oldest and a loving sister to her four brothers and two sisters whom she loved and helped raise as a second mother. She will be lovingly remembered by her caring and loving personality and her big radiant and ever- present smile. Plus her baking of cookies and breads for her family and friends. She also loved working with crafts, sewing and home decorating, especially for her two loving children, Melinda and Rudy, Jr. Among survivors are granddaughter, Anna Aalberg; parents, Estela Rivera Garcia and Adolfo Garcia of Cotula, Texas; brothers, Ruben Garcia of San Antonio, Texas, Jorge Garcia of Rio Grande City, Texas, Adolfo "Tito" Garcia Jr. of Nederland, Texas and Gabriel Garcia of Iranne, Texas; sisters, Stelia Garcia Perez and Maria Garcia Rodriguez both of San Antonio, Texas; father and mother-in-law, Alejos and Eudelia Vega Vasquez; brothers-in-law, Alex (Palmira) V. Vasquez and Alferdo (Juanita) V. Vasquez; sister-in-law, Yolanda Vasquez Rodriguez (Julio+); many first-cousins and compadres from Houston, San Antonio and Mission, Texas whom she loved as brothers and sisters. Cousin and compadres, Leonardo and Cecilia V. Rivera; cousin, Dora and Michael Abbott; compadres, Uvaldo (U.L.) and Maria Gutierrez and P.C. Ester and Felipe Chavez all of San Antonio, Texas, compadres, Hector and Yolanda Rivera of Mission, Texas and Dalia (+Abelardo) Campirano. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Virginia Rivera. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a memorial service to begin at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Entombment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Word of God Family Church at 1944 Alton Gloor Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries April 11, 2006 HORTENCIA MUÑOZ, 84, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006 in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. CONCEPCION QUIROGA HERNANDEZ Concepcion Quiroga Hernandez, 85, entered into the Lord's arms on Sunday, April 9, 2006 at her residence surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria Luisa Hernandez. She will be missed by her children, Maria L. Garza, Martha Zuñiga, Alfonso Tinajero, and Jose Hernandez. She is also survived by 31 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary recited at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Serving as pallbearers will be Rosendo, Antonio and Jesus Garza, Eduardo and Martin Zuñiga, and Rodrigo Rodriguez. 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. DOMINGO ESPINOZA Domingo Espinoza, 78, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, April 9, 2006 at his residence in Brownsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; Nicolas Espinoza and Trinidad Chavez; and his wife, Enriqueta Carrizalez Espinoza. Mr. Espinoza is survived by his two daughters, Juana Maria Cuevas (Manuel Jr.+) and Mary Pelayo (Ruben Sr.); one brother, Bernardo Espinoza; and one sister, Petra Espinoza. Also surviving Mr. Espinoza are eight grandchildren, Sam, Eduardo, Nancy, Diana, Ruben Jr., Janie, Eddie and Raul; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitations were held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary recited at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2006 at Guerra "Chapel of the Arch Angels" . A chapel funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Guerra "Chapel of the Arch Angel" with Father Mike Seifert officiating. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Sam Ramirez, Eduardo Ramirez, Raul Ramirez, Ruben Pelayo Jr., Ruben Pelayo Sr. and Jose Luis Carrizalez. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd. (956) 544-1171. DOLORES KLAHN LEANDRO Dolores Klahn Leandro, passed away on April 8, 2006 in Houston, Texas where she resided for the last five years. She was born on March 13, 1920 in Brownsville, Texas. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Leandro; her parents, Henry James and Francisca Garza Klahn; a daughter, Odilia Ramirez; a brother, Sabas Klahn; a grandson, Ismael Luna and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Yvette Quiñones. She is also survived by three sisters, Ana Zarate, Margarita Rodriguez and Sara (Boris) Hidalgo; a brother, Joe Henry (Concepcion) Klahn; four daughters, Berta (Frank) Urteaga, Aurora (Temo) Rodriguez, Ninfa (Noe) Guerrero, Alma Gloria Jara, 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 11, 2006 in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Michael A. Urteaga, Mark A. Rodriguez, Gerardo Luna, Alfonso Ramirez III, Juan Manuel Gonzales II and Adalberto Gonzales. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX (956) 546-7111. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries April 10, 2006 DEATH NOTICES ESTELA GARCIA, 73, died Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was a native of Cardenas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico and a Brownsville resident. She will be transferred to Funerales Escobedo in Matamoros, Tamps. Local arrangements under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956)542-5511. CONCEPCION QUIROGA, 85, died Sunday April 9, 2006, at her residence with family by her side. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400 Dignity Memorial Provider. PETRA GAMEZ REYES, 65, died at her residence in Brownsville on Saturday, April 8, 2006. There will be no local services. Delta Funeral Director's 1300 E. Harrison St., 542-2222, is in charge of transfer arrangements to Escobedo Funeral Home in Matamoros, Tamps. Mexico. OBITUARIES RENE HIGGINBOTHAM Rene Higginbotham, 50, a lifetime Brownsville resident, has been called home by the Lord. Rene was a hard working man who loved the Lord and his family. He enjoyed life and brought a smile to those around him. He passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center Thursday, April 8, 2006. He was preceded in death by his son, YN1 Rene Higginbotham, Jr. (August 27, 2004); his father Sanford Aubrey Higginbotham, sister Sylvia Rivera and brother Steven Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham is survived by his mother, Mrs. Veronica S. Higginbotham, his wife, Rocio C. Higginbotham, his children, Audrey Garcia, Stephanie Alameda, Laura Higginbotham, Suzanne Higginbotham, Rocio Rodriguez, Kathia Chavez, Valerie Chavez, and Aimee Alvarado; a brother, Frank Higginbotham; sisters, Noemi Cox and Irma Lasley; half-brothers David Balli and Rick Balli; half-sisters Rosie Balli and Mindy Balli. Visitation will be today, Monday, April 10, 2006, from 10 a.m. till 9 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 1 p.m., at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Abel Torres officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Favian Garza, Ted Rivera Jr., Matthew Rivera, Mark Cox, Jose Rodriguez and Sergio Alameda. Honorary Pallbearers are Russell Cox and Louis Pitlick. Arrangements are under the direction of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd. (956)542-2583. SANTOS RODRIGUEZ Santos Rodríguez, 69, went into eternal peace, Friday April 07, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her children: Teresa Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez, Ofelia Saavedra (Tony), Sergio Rodriguez, Ezequiel Rodriguez, Gabino Rodriguez (Evangelina), and Enrique Rodriguez (Leticia). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Priscila, Chris, Cinthia, Enrique, Edgar, Evita, Silvia, Gerardo, and Eduardo Rodríguez, Tony Saavedra, Andres and Alan Guerrero. Visitation Services began, Saturday April 8, 2006 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel Service was held yesterday, Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Interment followed Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, April 9, 2006 RAUL TABARES JR. Raul Tabares Jr., age 57, entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2006 , at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Mr. Tabares was born in Los Fresnos, Texas, on January 13, 1949, and was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Raul Tabares Sr., and brother Reynel Tabares. Mr. Tabares is survived and much loved by his family, wife Maria del Rosario Reyna; his mother, Raquel Rodriguez Tabares of Brownsville; his daughter, Margarita Rivera and husband Roberto R. Rivera II; his sons, Miguel Angel Roberts and Marco Antonio Roberts, all of Brownsville; his sister, Rosita Almazan and husband Leonardo of Corpus Christi, Texas; his brother, Rodolfo Tabares and wife Consuelo of Firebaugh, Calif.; his brother, Reynaldo Tabares and wife Teri; his brother, Ricardo Tabares; his sister-in-law, Yolanda Lopez Tabares, all of Brownsville. Raul worked all his adult life as a welder for Marathon-Lathernal until it closed and then as a Quality Control Welding Inspector, until the time of his illness, for Keppel-Amfels at the Port of Brownsville. Raul's (T-Bird) passion was the game of fast pitch softball. He played ball for over 35 years in local teams, both in Mexico and Texas, including Masters 50 and over. He participated in local and national tournaments held every year throughout Texas and took the opportu-nity to play in several Masters 50 and over national tournaments in several other states in the U.S. and Mexico. His wife would like to thank all of their friends, neighbors, family and co-workers who gave generously and took the time to lend a help-ing hand and continue to keep Raul in their prayers. She would like to give a special thanks to Ms. Paula Gomez, execu-tive director of the Brownsville Community Health Center, and Enri-que Garcia, finance director, for their words of encouragement and who supported her wholeheartedly through the three years of her husband's illness and extends her gratitude to her brother, Juan Edu-ardo Reyna, and friend Ms. Guadalupe Blanco, who unselfishly stepped in as caregivers to her husband. Thank you to Dr. Todd Shenkenberg and staff in Harlingen, Texas; the physicians, nurses, chaplains and support staff at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, for their professionalism and excel-lent medical care. Arrangements are being made by Paradigm Funeral & Cremation Services. A Memorial Mass is pending for a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Brownsville Com-munity Health Center Social Service Fund; 2137 E. 22nd St., Brownsville, TX 78521 in memory of Mr. Raul Tabares Jr. RUBY AUGUSTA BECHER Funeral services for Ruby Augusta Becher, 90, of La Grange and a longtime resident of Brownsville are set for 2 p.m. today, Sunday, April 9, 2006, at the Koenig & Strickland Chapel with Pastor Dennis Bragdon officiating. A Memorial service and Interment will follow at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Creston, Nebraska, at a later date. Ruby Augusta Becher was born August 29, 1915, in Platte County, Nebraska, the daughter of August and Meta (Kruse) Leffers. She married Harry Lavern Becher on November 20, 1937, in Freemont, Nebraska. She was a longtime resident of Brownsville, Texas, where she was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She has lived in the La Grange area for the last nine years and was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. She was a homemaker, loved music and was an avid Astros and baseball fan. Mrs. Becher passed away Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Jefferson Place Assisted Living Center at the age of 90 years, 7 months and 7 days. She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Thomas Becher; (four) brothers and (three) sisters. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Harry Becher of La Grange; daughter Nancy Kapels and husband Wilmer of Crestor, NE; son, Gary Becher and wife Iverna of Ellinger; (5) grandchildren, (4) great-grandchildren; (1) sister, Esther Bryan of Columbus, Neb.; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Memorials may be made to any favorite charity. Funeral arrangements were by Koenig & Strickland, 208 W. Pearl, La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 968-3121. RUPERT WILDER TATUM Rupert Wilder Tatum, 94, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Sunshine Haven (Hospice) in Olmito, Texas. Rupert was born on March 4, 1912, in Utilia, Honduras, were he lived until eventually moving to the United States. During his years in Honduras, he had the good fortune of working in a variety of fields. His most memorable experiences included some of the following: January 7, 1935, to July 7, 1938, Rupert was employed by the Trux-illo Railroad Company as electrician for Trujilo Township. November 30, 1942, through September 26, 1945, he was employed by the U.S. Navy as extra operator and fireman of the Power and Ice Plant at Puerta Castilla, Honduras. October 11, 1945, to November 16, 1948, Rupert was employed as captain of a vessel for Coastwise Freigth Service. November of 1948, to January 2, 1949, he was chief mate on board the Motor Vessel "JACKSON" for the Swannee Fruit & Steam-ship Company in Jacksonville, Florida. He was also a carpenter and at one time a tailor. Rupert became a naturalized citizen on November 12, 1954, and he flew the American flag proudly at every opportunity. He joined his brothers in the shrimping industry and spent many years as captain of his own shrimp boat, the Cape Catoche. Rupert had a passion for photograph upon retiring from shrimping, he became a very avid photographer. He took many pictures of his beloved children, grandchildren, pets and nature. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Irene Pritchard Ta-tum; his parents, Franklin "Grady" and Alice Tatum; his brothers, Henry Arlo and Louis Tatum; and his sisters, Mazie Rodriguez and Helen Clare Tatum. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Rupert (Pat) Tatum Jr. of Palmyra, Virginia, Helen (Kevin) Maynard of San Francisco, Cali-fornia, Elizabeth (Jim) Tresslar of San Rafael, California, Harry (Margaret) Tatum of Apoka, Florida, Linda Dorris of Houston, Texas, Debra (Rick) Smith of San Benito, Texas, Melany Fossing of Brownsville, Texas, Terrance (Linda) Tatum of Forth Worth, Texas, and Nancy (Robert) Galindo of Brownsville, Texas; his grandchildren, William Tudor, Maggie Cholakian, Maria Grealish, Caroline Tudor, Lana and James Dorris, Shawn Alvear, Candice Cuellar, Jessica Sta-motopoulas, Ashley, Robert Christopher and Samantha Galindo, Alex-ander Tatum, Travis Tatum and Megan Sandoval; his great-grandchildren, Lara, Connor, Graham and Kelly Grealish, Nathan Dorris, Sebastian, Olivia and Caleb Cuellar Tatum Tudor, Kyle and Ava Cholakian and Jacob Stamatopoulas; many nieces and nephews. He was loved and will be missed by those who knew him. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, April 9, 2006, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a Chapel Service at 10 a.m. on Monday April 10, 2006. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sunshine Haven, P.O. Box 4478, Brownsville, TX 78523-4478. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78521, (956) 541-5400. JUAN P. GARCIA Juan P. Garcia, 83, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. Mr. Garcia was born in Mata-moros, Tamaulipas. He was the greatest husband, father, grandfather and brother. We will cherish his memories and deeply miss him. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his son, Felipe Garcia. He is survived by his loving wife, Antonia Garcia and his children, Aurora Garcia, Dora (+Raul Ramirez), Jovita (Ralph Ledbetter), Juan Garcia Jr. (+Eloisa), Maria De La Luz Garcia, Maria Del Socorro (Don Armstrong), Jose Luis Garcia (Yolanda), Hermelinda (Tommy Hul-sey), Maria Del Carmen (Mario A. Martinez), Diana A. (Emmanuel Vazquez), Sergio Garcia (Marisol); 24 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Porfiria Garcia de Santa Maria. Visitation was held Saturday, April 8, 2006, from 6 to 9 p.m. and con-tinues today, Sunday, April 9, 2006, from 4 to 10 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. A chapel service will be held on Monday, April 10, 2006, at 11 a.m. Committal service will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Juan Garcia Jr., Jose Luis Garcia, Sergio Garcia, Johnny Garcia, Jimmy Edward Gonzalez, Phillip Gar-cia, Jose Luis Garcia Jr., Rene Andres Garcia and Luis Miguel Garcia. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Fu-nerairia Del Angel Buena Vista, Cemeteries, Mausoleums, and Cre-matory, 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 Obituaries, April 8, 2006 AMELIA S. CABLER, 87, passed away on Friday April 7, 2006 at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. RUPERT WILDER TATUM Rupert Wilder Tatum, 94, went into eternal rest on Thursday, March 6, 2006 at Sunshine Haven Hospice. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. SANTOS RODRIGUEZ Santos Rodriguez, 69, went into eternal peace Friday March 7, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center, with her family by her side. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her children, Teresa Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez, Ofelia Saavedra (Tony), Sergio Rodriguez, Ezequiel Rodriguez, Gabino Rodriguez (Evangelina), and Enrique Rodriguez (Leticia). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Priscila, Chris, Cinthia, Enrique, Edgar, Evita, Silvia, Gerardo, and Eduardo Rodríguez, Tony Saavedra, Andres and Alan Guerrero. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Saturday March 8, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. RODOLFO "RUDY" FRANCISCO VIDALES Rodolfo "Rudy" Francisco Vidales, 53, of Brownsville, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1972 through 1976. On August 10, 1976 he went back to work for Highland Supply Corporation after serving in the Air Force. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Elena R. Perales in 1990 and his brother, Rogelio "Roger" G. Vidales in 1997. Mr. Vidales is survived by his parents, Guadalupe B. and Elva C. Vidales; his wife, Catherine Aileen Vidales; his daughter, Michelle Vidales; sisters, Elva (Ricardo Jr.) Gonzalez and Mary (Manuel) Bueno. He is also survived by three grandchildren, seven nieces, nephews, numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held following the visitation at 1 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Full military honors will be conducted under the direction of American Legion Post 43 Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Pat Rogers, Chris Garcia, Brad Ragsdale, Cote Wyatt, Sergio Garcia, and Bill Strater. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, (956) 542-2583. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, April 7, 2006 JOE ANTHONY VASQUEZ, 32, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2006 in Billings, Montana. He was a lifelong Brownsville resident. Local arrangements are pending. Arrangements in Montana are under Smith Funeral Chapels, 120 North 26th Street, Billings, Mo. (406) 245-6427. JOSEFA R. REYNA Josefa R. Reyna, 89, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Thursday, April 6, 2006. Mrs. Reyna was born in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on March 19, 1917. She was a Brownsville resident since 1956 and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Reyna in 1966. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Felipe Reyna, Ramon Reyna and Jose Angel Reyna all of Brownsville and Ricardo Reyna of San Antonio, Texas; her daughters, Adelaida Franco and Rosario Bournakis both of Brownsville; 33 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Recitation of the holy rosary will be held at 8 p.m. today, Friday, April 7, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1914 Barnard. Mass of resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be at Ejido La Gloria Cemetery in Ejido La Gloria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. DONNA RUTH BROWN Donna Ruth Brown, age 61, was called by the Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2006. She was surrounded by her family and friends at her home in Los Fresnos. Born on February 3, 1945 in Mendota, Ill., she later moved to Brownsville in October 1978 with her three sons and husband. She had a great passion for her family and circle of friends. Having owned an air freight business for many years, she later re-located to Los Fresnos to be closer to her greatest passion, her family of horses. She was a great person and wanted to be remembered through the smiles of everyone around her. Donna had a big heart that was open to everyone. She loved her horses and anyone who would talk to her about them. She is survived by her husband, Charles Brown; her three sons and their wives, Lawrence and Janie Sutton of Brownsville, Bryan and Maggie Sutton of Corpus Christi and Thomas Brown of Austin; her sister, Larenne Haas of Mendota, Ill. along with many nieces, nephews and seven grandchildren. She will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. We love you. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., today, Friday, April 7, 2006 at Darling-Mouser Chapel. A chapel service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Darling-Mouser Chapel. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX (956) 546-7111. JOHN WESLEY "J.W." CULVER SR. John Wesley "J. W." Culver Sr., 78, passed away on April 4, 2006. He was born in Brunswick, Georgia on May 8, 1927 and was the son of George Franklin Culver and Nolia Spell Culver. J. W. was a member of the U. S. Army and served in WWII. He was a retired commercial fisherman of over 50 years. He met his wife Ninfa R. Culver in 1955. He settled in Brownsville, Texas where he raised his family and called it his home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ninfa Rocha Culver; his parents, George and Nolia Culver; his brothers, Lester and Edward Culver; and his sister, Minnie Brown. He is survived by his sister, Edna Lockleer of Washington; six children, Frank (Elizabeth) Culver, George Franklin (Irene) Culver, John Wesley (Alma) Culver Jr., James Lucious (Mary Helen) Culver, Cynthia Lee (Jose Guevara) Culver, and Marian Iris (William Kingsbury) Culver; 21 grandchildren and his Chihuahua "PeeWee". Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Visitations will resume from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena. A chapel service will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2006. Committal service follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Full military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 43 Veterans Honor Guard. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandchildren; Frank Culver Jr., Stephen Lloyd Culver, James Lucious Culver Jr., Valerie Louise Culver, John Wesley Culver III, Georgina Renee Culver, Jose Guevara Jr., and Matthew Yamal Culver. 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. VIRGINIA ROSE FELLOWS BURNS Virginia Rose Fellows Burns passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on April 4, 2006. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on September 14, 1914. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Fellows and Sally Nidy Fellows, and her husband, William Gilford Burns. Also preceding her were her brothers Garland Fellows and Shelburne Fellows, and sisters Flo Keller and Ivy Henderson. Surviving her are her sons, William A. Burns and Robert C. (Bobby) Burns; grandchildren, Vicky Brand (Jeff), Gregory Burns (Lori), Robert Burns (Denise), Bradley Burns (Kelly, and great-grandchildren, Tyler Brand, Violet Brand, Brandon Burns, Trevor Burns, Sydney Burns, Bailey Burns. Her sister Melbadene McDonald also survives her as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Virginia was the owner of Brownsville R.V. Park and ran the family-owned property for 45 years until a few months prior to her death. She took great pride in her excellent record-keeping skills for the business and could be seen regularly about the property in her trusty golf cart tending to her tenants with her faithful and loving companion Cody (the Yorkie) happily riding beside her. Virginia was well-traveled, having visited most of the United States, Canada, and Mexico on wonderful road trips throughout her lifetime. One of her many interests was history and she enjoyed reading about historical events, both past and present. Among her passions was growing beautiful plants and flowers, and she made the best oatmeal cookies ever. Special gratitude goes to Jose Oliva, her trusted and loyal groundskeeper and Uve Garcia, her housekeeper and helper for many years. Honoring her wishes, Virginia will be cremated and her ashes interred in Brownsville at a later date. A memorial service honoring her life will be held at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home on Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m. 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 Obituaries, April 6, 2006 DIONICIA TORRES, 39, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Methodist Hospital Medical Center-Houston. 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. MINERVA VILLARREAL, 45, of Port Isabel passed away on April 4, 2006 at her residence. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. Burial will follow at Port Isabel City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito (956) 399-1331. MARGARITA G. OLIVARES Margarita G. Olivares, (Tia Mage) 81 years old entered into eternal rest at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville on April 4, 2006. She was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas on April 21, 1924. Her parents, Juan Olivares, Silvestra G. Terrell and stepfather, Charlie Mac Terrell; sisters, Rosa Maria Olivares and Elvia Maslock; three nephews, Juan Rodolfo Olivares, Andrew Maslock and Gilberto Moreno Jr., preceded her in death. She is survived by four brothers, Benito (Tina) Olivares, Rodolfo (Nena) Olivares, Manuel Rene Olivares and Juan (Mary) Olivares; two sisters, Gloria Lopez and Maria de Jesus (Gilberto) Moreno; from 28 nieces and nephews, she devoted her life to raising five; Robert (Maria Herlinda) Lopez, Rudy (Melissa) Lopez, Jerry (Tammy) Lopez, Sandra (David) Langley and Sylvia Lopez (Diane Greco). Tia Mage, (as everyone called her) truly enjoyed creating Easter eggs every year for her 41 grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pall bearers will be her nephews, Jerry Lopez, Rudy Lopez, Juan Olivares Jr., Salvador Zamora, Juan Blanco and David Langley. Honorary pallbearers will be, Robert O. Lopez, Sylvia Lopez and Ernesto Olivares. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 54-5511. JOHN WESLEY "J.W." CULVER SR. John Wesley "J.W." Culver Sr., 78, passed away on April 4, 2006. He was born in Brunswick, Georgia on May 8, 1927 and was the son of George Franklin Culver and Nolia Spell Culver. J. W. was a member of the U. S. Army and served in WWII. He was a retired commercial fisherman of over 50 years. He met his wife Ninfa R. Culver in 1955. He settled in Brownsville, Texas where he raised his family and called it his home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ninfa Rocha Culver; his parents, George and Nolia Culver; his brothers, Lester and Edward Culver; and his sister, Minnie Brown. He is survived by his sister, Edna Lockleer of Washington; six children, Frank (Elizabeth) Culver, George Franklin (Irene) Culver, John Wesley (Alma) Culver Jr., James Lucious (Mary Helen) Culver, Cynthia Lee (Jose Guevara) Culver, and Marian Iris (William Kingsbury) Culver; and 21 grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Visitations will resume from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2006. Committal service follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Frank Culver Jr., Stephen Lloyd Culver, James Lucious Culver Jr., Valerie Louise Culver, John Wesley Culver III, Georgina Renee Culver, Jose Guevara Jr., and Matthew Yamal Culver. 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. VIRGINIA ROSE FELLOWS BURNS Virginia Rose Fellows Burns passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on April 4, 2006. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on September 14, 1914. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Fellows and Sally Nidy Fellows, and her husband, William Gilford Burns. Also preceding her were her brothers Garland Fellows and Shelburne Fellows, and sisters Flo Keller and Ivy Henderson. Surviving her are her sons, William A. Burns and Robert C. (Bobby) Burns; grandchildren, Vicky Brand (Jeff), Gregory Burns (Lori), Robert Burns (Denise), Bradley Burns (Kelly), and great-grandchildren, Tyler Brand, Violet Brand, Brandon Burns, Trevor Burns, Sydney Burns, Bailey Burns. Her sister Melbadene McDonald also survives her as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Virginia was the owner of Brownsville R.V Park and ran the family-owned property for forty-five years until a few months prior to her death. She took great pride in her excellent record-keeping skills for the business and could be seen regularly about the property in her trusty golf cart tending to her tenants with her faithful and loving companion Cody (the Yorkie) happily riding beside her. Virginia was well-traveled, having visited most of the United States, Canada, and Mexico on wonderful road trips throughout her lifetime. One of her many interests was history and she enjoyed reading about historical events, both past and present. Among her passions was growing beautiful plants and flowers, and she made the best oatmeal cookies ever. Special gratitude goes to Jose Oliva, her trusted and loyal groundskeeper and Uve Garcia, her housekeeper and helper for many years. Honoring her wishes, Virginia will be cremated and her ashes interred in Brownsville at a later date. A memorial service honoring her life will be held at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home on Saturday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. NICOLAS I. PEREZ Nicolas I. Perez, 81, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was born in Brownsville on December 6, 1924 to Juan G. and Francisca Infante Perez. He graduated from Brownsville High School and also from Southwest Texas State Teachers College with a degree in Business Administration. He retired from the accounting firm of Haskins and Sells in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Nick was the oldest of 11 siblings and a super role model. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Aguileo Sr., Rosendo, Juan and Alfredo Perez; and by a sister, Oralia Perez Eriksen. He is survived by his siblings, Alejandro (Minerva) Perez, Amalio (Lupita) Perez, of Brownsville, Abelardo (Carol) Perez of Mclean, Va., Enrique Perez, and Frances (Richard) Baldwin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m today, Thursday, April 6, in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. A chapel service will be held at 1 p.m., tomorrow, Friday, April 7, with burial to follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Alejandro Perez, Amalio Perez, Abelardo Perez, Enrique Perez, Richard Baldwin and Jonathan Baldwin. Honorary pallbearer will be Julio Serrano. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 5467111. PEDRO GRACIA II Pedro Gracia II, 72, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at his residence in Brownsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Magdalena Gracia. Mr. Gracia is survived by his wife, Librada Gracia; nine children, Celedonio Gracia, Sr., Norma Montiel (Cesar), Pedro Gracia Jr. (Alma), Alida (Rosendo) Galaviz, Victor Gracia (Ana), Marisela Gracia, Adalia Casanova (Santiago), Guadalupe Acosta (Antonio) and Jorge Gracia (Becky) all of Brownsville; 21 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and numerous other relatives. A 24-hour visitation service and recitation of the holy rosary were held on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at his residence, 461 N. Brownie Ave. Interment will follow at Guillen Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd. (956) 544-1171. JOSE ANGEL "CHUY" RIVERA JR. Jose Angel "Chuy" Rivera Jr., 65, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 3, 2006 in Brownsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Angel Rivera Sr. in October of 1977 and a brother, Salvador Rivera in April of 2005. Mr. Rivera is survived by his loving mother, Maria S. Rivera; sons, and daughters, Rene Rivera, Rosie Rivera of Brownsville, Texas, Robert Rivera (Angelica), Michelle (Jaime) Beltran, both of Salinas, Calif.; a brother, Roberto Rivera of Brownsville; sisters, Eloisa Juarez (Benito), Gracie R. Blanco (John) and Norma Robinson; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Serving as pallbearers will be Johnny Casares Jr., Efrain Larrasquitu, Roy Blanco, Raul Salinas and Jesse Canales. Honorary pallbearers will be Benito Juarez, Roberto Rivera, John Blanco and Robert Lopez. 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. AURORA HERNANDEZ CORTEZ Aurora Hernandez Cortez, 87, of Harlingen, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at Mother of Perpetual Care Help Home in Brownsville. Mrs. Cortez was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church of Harlingen. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Manuel Montes and second husband, Gilberto Valdez and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Gilbert (Lila) Valdez, Jr., of League City, Texas; three daughters, Lucila (Edward) Pace of Laguna Vista, Texas, Delma (Richard) Henry of Kemah, Texas and Viola (Jose Luis) Hernandez of League City, Texas; 14 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., today, Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow to Harlingen City Cemetery in Harlingen. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandchildren and sons-in-law. The Cortez Family gives special thanks to Mother of Perpetual Care Help Home of Brownsville. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, TX 78586. (956) 399-1331. RAUL TABARES JR. Raul Tabares, Jr., age 57, entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2006 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Mr. Tabares was born in Los Fresnos, Texas on January 13, 1949 and was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Raul Tabares, Sr. and brother, Reynel Tabares. Mr. Tabares is survived and much loved by his family, wife Maria del Rosario Reyna; his mother, Raquel Rodriguez Tabares of Brownsville; his daughter, Margarita Rivera and husband Roberto R. Rivera II, his sons Miguel Angel Roberts and Marco Antonio Roberts all of Brownsville; his sister, Rosita Almazan and husband Leonardo of Corpus Christi, Texas; his brother, Rodolfo Tabares and wife Consuelo of Firebaugh, Calif.; his brother, Reynaldo Tabares and wife Teri; his brother, Ricardo Tabares; his sister-in-law, Yolanda Lopez Tabares all of Brownsville. Raul worked all his adult life as a welder for Marathon-Lathernal until it closed and then as a Quality Control Welding Inspector, until the time of his illness, for Keppel-AmFELS at the Port of Brownsville. Raul's (T-Bird) passion was the game of fast pitch softball. He played ball for over 35 years in local teams, both in Mexico and Texas, including Masters 50 and over. He participated in local and national tournaments held every year throughout Texas and took the opportunity to play in several Master's 50 and over national tournaments in several other states in the U. S. and Mexico. His wife would like to thank all of their friends, neighbors, family and co-workers who gave generously and took the time to lend a helping hand, and continue to keep Raul in their prayers. She would like to give a special thanks to Ms. Paula Gomez, Executive Director and Enrique Garcia, Finance Director of the Brownsville Community Health Center for their words of encouragement and supported her whole heartedly through the three years of her husband's illness and extends her gratitude to her brother Juan Eduardo Reyna, and friend Ms. Guadalupe Blanco, who unselfishly stepped in as caregivers to her husband. Thank you to Dr. Todd Shenkenberg and staff in Harlingen, Texas; the physicians, nurses, Chaplains, and support staff at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas for their professionalism and excellent medical care. Arrangements are being made by Paradigm Funeral & Cremation Services. A Memorial Mass is pending for a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Brownsville Community Health Center -Social Service Fund; 2137 E. 22nd Street, Brownville, TX 78521 in memory of Mr. Raul Tabares, Jr. ETHEL MARIE (COURTNEY) ALLISON Ethel Marie (Courtney) Allison, 93, went home to be with the Lord, April 3, 2006 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home in Brownsville, Texas. She was born July 26, 1912 at Berlin in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma to (Benjamin) Frank Courtney and Lena (Moorehead) Courtney. Ethel married Lody V. Allison, the love of her life on December 24, 1929 at Foss (Wichita County), Oklahoma. There were no children born of this marriage. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lody, July 15, 1977; two brothers, Jess and Clarence Courtney; two sisters, Annie Kelly and Ruth Marshall; and a step-granddaughter, Donna Farney. She is survived by one brother, Floyd Courtney of Sayre, Okla.; two sisters, Golda Fairless of New Castle, Calif. and Helen Jo Chester of Elk City, Okla.; step-son L.B. Allison of Wickett, Texas; two step-granddaughters, Christine Ward of Monahans, Texas and Jo Alice Pence of Granbury, Texas; seven step-great-grandchildren; eight step-great-great-grandchildren; and she was much loved by numerous nieces and nephews, including Doris Peart of Brownsville, special friend, niece and caregiver in her last years. Ethel was a long time resident of Brownsville having come here in 1930. She returned to Sayre, Oklahoma in 1945 and back to Brownsville in 1947 to live out her life. She was a longtime member of the First Assembly of God Church, now Hosanna Assembly, where she was a primary teacher for over 40 years. Public viewing will be from 3 p.m to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006 at Darling-Mouser Chapel with Will Stevenson of Portway Baptist Church officiating. Speaker will be Thomas Carubba of Hosanna Assembly. Interment will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Portway Baptist Church Food Pantry, 2000 N. Minnesota Ave., Brownsville, TX 78521. Pallbearers will be Robert Allison, nephew; Rick Lind, great-nephew; John Hollie and Jim Davis, nephews; Dwayne (Bubba) Smith, nephew; and Jody Allison, nephew. Honorary pallbearer will be Jack R. Peart. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX (956) 546-7111. THELMA EVELYN DARLAND WEEKS Thelma Evelyn Darland Weeks passed on April 2, 2006. She was born May 28, 1919 in Garrison, Iowa and was the daughter of John Abraham Darland and Eletha Evelyn Strait Darland. She attended elementary school in Garrison, Iowa; high school in Mt. Auburn, Iowa where her parents had moved. She graduated in 1936. She went to Gates Business College in Waterloo, Iowa. After graduation she moved to Rock Rapids, Iowa where she met and married Charles E. Weeks in Sioux Falls, S.D. on August 12, 1939. In November 1940 they moved to Brownsville, where Mr. Weeks was associated with Pan American Airways and Texas Southmost College. Before retiring from the banking business in 1984, Mrs. Weeks was active in Boy/Girl Scouts, March of Dimes, and School System. She is preceded in death by her parents; five brothers and a sister; her daughter, Judith Evelyn on May 1, 1956; her husband, Charles on November 13, 1956 and a grandson Matthew D Mungle on November 26, 1968. Mrs. Weeks is survived by three children, John and wife Sherry Weeks of Garden Grove, Calif., Susie W. Cole and husband Carl of Boulder City, Nev. and Sallie W. Dalton and husband Jerry of Deer Park, Texas. She is also survived by a brother, Richard Darland of Tucson, Ariz. and a sister, Donna Sullivan of Hemet, Calif.; four grandchildren, Chuck Weeks, David Cole, Jerry Mungle, and Denise Wright; four great-grandchildren, Breanna, Davey, Dustin, and Travis. Mrs. Weeks was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she volunteered for 15 years. She was very active with the United Methodist Church Women. She will be sorely missed by her family and numerous friends Mom-you are sleeping in God's Keeping. There will be a visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Darling-Mouser Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006 at First United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The First United Methodist Church or Good Neighbor Settlement House. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home 945 Palm. Blvd. Brownsville, Tx. 78520 (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 Obituaries, April 5, 2006 DEATH NOTICES AURORA HERNANDEZ CORTEZ, 87, of Harlingen, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at Mother of Perpetual Help Home in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. MINERVA VILLARREAL, 45, of Port Isabel passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. HUMBERTO RODRIGUEZ, 46, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Lozano in Matamoros. Interment will follow at Panteon Jardin. Local arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. OBITUARIES JOSE ANGEL 'CHUY' RIVERA JR. Jose Angel "Chuy" Rivera Jr., 65, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 3, 2006 in Brownsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Angel Rivera Sr. in October of 1977, and a brother, Salvador Rivera in April of 2005. Mr. Rivera is survived by his loving mother, Maria S. Rivera; sons and daughters Rene Rivera, Rosie Rivera of Brownsville, Texas, Robert Rivera, Michelle Beltran, both of Salinas, Calif.; a brother, Roberto Rivera of Brownsville; sisters Eloisa Juarez (Benito), Gracie R. Blanco (John) and Norma Robinson; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2006, with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Serving as pallbearers will be Johnny Casares Jr., Efrain Larrasquitu, Roy Blanco, Raul Salinas and Jesse Canales. Honorary pallbearers will be Benito Juarez, Roberto Rivera and John Blanco. 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. RODOLFO HERNANDEZ Rodolfo Hernandez, 69, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 4, 2006. He was a native and lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas. Rodolfo was preceded in death by his parents, Raymundo and Angela Hernandez. He is survived by his wife, Rosa N. Hernandez; two sons, Rudy Hernandez Jr. and Rafael Hernandez; two daughters, Rosalva Hendrix and Raquel Bautista; one brother, Roberto Hernandez; four sisters, Elida Castro, Gloria Rodriguez, Estela Diaz and Elvia Hernandez; seven grandchildren, Roxanne, Rina, Alexandria and Jackie Hernandez, Crystal Hendrix and Brianna and Brandon Bautista. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2006, with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment 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. RAMIRO GUERRERO Ramiro Guerrero, 76, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Monday, April 3, 2006. He was born in H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas, on August 30, 1929. His family includes his loving wife, Gregoria Guerrero of Brownsville; six sons, Eliseo Guerrero of Adrian, Michigan, Ramiro Guerrero Jr. of Plant City, Fla., Gilberto Guerrero and Juan Manuel Guerrero, both of Brownsville, Jesus Guerrero(+) of Plant City, Fla., and Joel Guerrero(+) of Brownsville; three daughters, San Juana Rodriguez of Brownsville, Carmen Gutierrez of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Susana Lara of Brownsville; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Lucas Guerrero of H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas, and a sister, Francisca Arreola of Brownsville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 5, 2006, with recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. in the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2006 in the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. THELMA EVELYN DARLAND WEEKS Thelma Evelyn Darland Weeks passed away on April 2, 2006. She was born May 28, 1919, in Garrison, Iowa and was the daughter of John Abraham Darland and Eletha Evelyn Strait Darland. She attended elementary school in Garrison, Iowa; high school in Mt. Auburn, Iowa, where her parents had moved. She graduated in 1936. She went to Gates Business College in Waterloo, Iowa. After graduation, she moved to Rock Rapids, Iowa, where she met and married Charles E. Weeks in Sioux Falls, S.D., on August 12, 1939. In November 1940, they moved to Brownsville where Mr. Weeks was associated with Pan American Airways and Texas Southmost College. Before retiring from the banking business in 1984, Mrs. Weeks was active in Boy/Girl Scouts, March of Dimes and school system. She is preceded in death by her parents; five brothers and a sister; her daughter, Judith Evelyn on May 1, 1956; her husband, Charles on November 13, 1956; and a grandson, Matthew D Mungle on November 26, 1968. Mrs. Weeks is survived by three children, John and wife Sherry Weeks of Garden Grove, Calif., Susie W. Cole and husband Carl of Boulder City, Nev., and Sallie W. Dalton and husband Jerry of Deer Park, Texas. She is also survived by a brother, Richard Darland of Tucson, Ariz.; and a sister, Donna Sullivan of Hemet, Calif.; four grandchildren, Chuck Weeks, David Cole, Jerry Mungle and Denise Wright; four great-grandchildren, Breanna, Davey, Dustin and Travis. Mrs. Weeks was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she volunteered for 15 years. She was very active with the United Methodist Church Women. She will be sorely missed by her family and numerous friends Mom-you are sleeping in God's Keeping. There will be a visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006, at First United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The First United Methodist Church or Good Neighbor Settlement House. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home 945 Palm. Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78520, (956) 546-7111. GINA C. BARAJAS Gina C. Barajas, 32, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2006. Gina was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and nurse. She will be missed by all who she touched. Gina enjoyed spending time with her children and family. She especially loved Mexican food and was quite the joker. She was a very special loving mother to her dear children. She enjoyed country music and the company of her best friend, Kelly Smart. Some of her hobbies were shopping, travel and the outdoors with her family. Gina was a graduate of Davison High School of Michigan, Class of 1991,where she played on an all-girls football team. She was also a graduate of the Valley Baptist LVN program Class of 2003. She then went on to pursue her RN at the University of Texas at Brownsville. Gina worked in home health care in the Valley. She will be missed by family, coworkers, friends and her patients. Gina contributed to the Emergency Nursing Fund at Valley Baptist and was instrumental to the foundation. She truly enjoyed helping others. She is survived by her beloved husband of 11 years, Oscar Barajas of Los Fresnos; her beautiful children, Brandon (10) and Taylor (6); her mother, Virginia Glass Waterman of Los Fresnos; her father, William Waterman of Gainesville, Fla.; her sisters, Kathy O'Leary and Kay Travis; her brothers, Kristopher O'Leary, Kevin O'Leary (Tammie) and David Waterman, all of Flint, Mich. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive Gina. A memorial viewing will be held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos on Thursday, April 6, 2006, from 12-4 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being directed by Thomae-Garza. DAVID G. HOUSE David G. House, 59, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at his home in Austin. He was born on October 1, 1946, in Refugio, Texas to Hazel and J.W. House Sr. David was a 1969 graduate of Texas A&M University and completed his master's degree there in 1973. His mother, father and one sister, Christine Dunn, preceded him in death. He is survived by his former spouse, Colleen; two daughters, Clancy and Elleen, and one son, Joseph, all of Louisiana; four sisters, Mary Ann Reed of Refugio, Texas, Susan House and Terry House of Alice, Texas, and Laura House Sharer of Freeport, Texas; three brothers, J.W. House Jr. of Brownsville, Martin House of Kingsland, Ga., and Lee House of Alice, Texas; one aunt, Wilma Cave of Sinton, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date in New Orleans. 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 Obituaries, April 4, 2006 DEATH NOTICES ELISEO MATA SR., 45, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2006 in Brownsville. Graveside service will be held 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at San Pedro Cemtery. Funeral Arrangements are under Guerra Funeral Home of Bronwsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road (956) 544-1171. BERTHA M. ISOSAKI, 95, of Brownsville passed away on Monday, April 3, 2006. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Gay & Ciha Funeral Service, 2720 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City, Iowa (319) 338-1132. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Local arrangements are under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. ETHEL ALLISON, 93, of Brownsville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2006 at Spanish Meadows. Funeral arrangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. NATIVIDAD RODRIGUEZ, 80, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at his residence. A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road. Interment will follow at San Pedro Cemetery. MANUEL AMADOR, 64, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2006 in Matamoros. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2006. Interment followed at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements were under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. MIGUEL ISIDRO PERDOMO, 83, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. OSCAR CISNEROS SR., 84, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2006 at his residence. He was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. JOSE ANGEL "CHUY" RIVERA, 65, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2006 in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. ROMANITA SALINAS Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Romanita Salinas, entered into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior at the age of 60 years at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas on Monday morning April 3, 2006. She was born on September 14, 1945 in Ciudad Del Carmen, Campeche Mexico to Alfonso Uribe and Maria Barrera de Uribe. Her mother, grandson, and great-grandson, preceded her in death. Left to mourn her death and forever cherish her memory is her loving family. Her husband of 44 years of marriage, Jose Reyes Salinas; six children, Rosalinda (Carlos) Mendez, Letty (Gustavo) Martinez, Jose (Adalia) Salinas, Nelly (Jaime) Hernandez, Norma Iliana Salinas, and Malu Salinas; one brother, Humberto Alfonso Uribe; four sisters, Rosa Gracia, Maria Del Carmen Cruz, Maria Elena Aguirre and Marbella Muñoz; 13 grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Visitations will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Arch Angels". A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. at San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church, 2215 Rancho Viejo Ave. with interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. AUGUSTINA G. TREVINO Augustina G. Treviño, 89, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest at Ebony Lake Nursing Center on Monday, April 3, 2006. She was born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico on March 17, 1917. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Leonardo E. Treviño of Brownsville; two sons, Leonardo G. (Maria Guadalupe) Treviño of Brownsville and Daniel G. (Blanca) Treviño of Chicago, Ill.; nine grandchildren, Daniel Treviño of Chicago, Ill., Kathy Knippen of Dallas, Texas, Sarah Treviño and Norma Treviño, both of Chicago, Ill., Leonardo A. Treviño of Mansfield, Texas, Linda Treviño of Chicago, Ill., Suzanne Halaska of Mansfield, Texas, Rosemary Ryback of Plainfield, Ill. and Ricardo Antonio Treviño of Chicago, Ill. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. ANTONIO GARCIA JR. Antonio Garcia, Jr., 61, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Garcia worked with BISD maintenance for 26 years and was a member of Word of God Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Santos Lesa Garcia and Antonio Garcia; his brother, Gilberto Garcia; and his sister, Guadalupe Garcia Salinas. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita L. Garcia; children, Carmen Gonzalez, Salome Garcia, Isidro Garcia, Antonio Garcia III, Isaias Garcia, Evangelina Lopez, Gilberto Garcia, and Norma Delgado; brother, Eduardo Garcia of San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Juanita Villarreal of San Antonio, Texas and Francisca Lopez of Brownsville, Texas. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal Service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Salome Garcia, Gilberto Garcia, Isaias Garcia, Antonio Garcia III, Isidro Garcia, and Jose Delgado. Funeral services 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. ANTONIO DUEÑES Antonio Dueñes, 61, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Dueñes is survived by his loving wife, Maria Leticia Dueñes; step-children, Jose Rosas (Amelia), Maria Leticia Vega (Antonio Jr.) of Brownsville, Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez de Perez (Celso), Jesus Gonzalez Ramiro of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Eloy, Enrique, Brenda and Elvia Lozoya of Brownsville. Among the survivors are his sisters, Margarita Fuentes, Guadalupe Dueñes, Delia Dueñes, Julia Mariscal, Silvia Mata all of Brownsville, Texas; grandchildren, Lynda, Krystal, Jose Rosas Jr. of Brownsville, Lucia G. Perez, Rocio Perez, Celso Antonio Perez of Matamoros, Tamaulipas and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Antonio Vega Jr., Celso Perez Valencia, Jose Rosas, Celso Antonio Perez, Jose Luis Mariscal and Alberto de Leon Jr. 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 Obituaries, April 3, 2006 DEATH NOTICES THELMA WEEKS, 86, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 2, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. NATIVIDAD RODRIGUEZ, 80, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today Monday, April 3, 2006. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guerrea Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. ELISEO MATA, 45, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. JOSE P GARCIA, 78, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was a Brownsville native and lifelong resident. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Joe I. Trevino, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. CHARLES JAMES MARGENAU Charles James Margenau entered into eternal rest with the Lord on March 31, 2006, in Harlingen, Texas. He was 90 years old. Charles Margenau was born in Gann Valley, South Dakota, on July 18, 1915, to Franz Heinrich Margenau and Julia Lappenbusch. He was one of twelve children in the family. He lived in South Dakota until the age of five, when his parents moved to Brownsville to farm. Charlie helped his family at the farm by doing different jobs. He did repairs on all the farm equipment, planted and picked crops, and when his father was ill, he managed the whole farm operations. He helped on the farm until he got a job at the Port of Brownsville. He worked on the docks, then as an apprentice carpenter. Charlie also went to college, taking business courses and also took several correspondence courses. He very quickly moved up to a full carpenter status for Dodds and Wedegartner, working construction projects in the Rio Grande Valley. Next, Charlie took the job of Superintendent of Construction while he worked for Velten Brothers. He was in charge of building most of the overpasses in the Rio Grande Valley area. He also built water plants, sewage disposal plants, and was in charge of putting in the jetties on South Padre Island and Boca Chica beaches. He was well respected in the construction field and at age 70, he retired from the construction business. During World War II, he built airstrips and helipads to help in the war effort. He was a member of Central Christian Church. He was a charter member of the Brownsville Benevolent Order of the Elks No. 1032, serving in every officer position, including exalted ruler, and representative to the state convention. He served them faithfully, in many different capacities for over 67 years. Charlie loved to go dancing at the Elks Lodges in the area, and would go two or three times a week. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Thelma Eileen (Rone) Margenau; sisters Lilian Margenau, Violet Margenau, Alice Knight, Laura Ferguson; and brothers William, Frank Jr., Ernest, Henry and Raymond. He is survived by his loving wife, Yoli Syverson Margenau; four children, Charlene Morgenstern of San Angelo, George Henry Margenau (Rosemary) of Humble, Sandra Ruth Hunnicutt (Scott) of Lewisville, and Judith Elaine Cole (Jim) of Port Aransas, Texas; 11 grandchildren, five great grandchildren; and is also survived and loved by his nieces, Alice (Margenau) Clough, Frances (Margenau) Parker (Walter), and his nephew, Jimmy Margenau of Brownsville; and his niece Joan Wilcox (Glen), and nephew, Lee Knight, of Portland and Warrenton, Oregon. The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at the Brownsville Elks Lodge at 396 E. Ruben M. Torres, Sr. Blvd., with Rev. Juan Trevino presiding. There will be a lunch served at the Lodge after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Elks Club for their charities, in memory of Charles James Margenau. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevino Funeral Service (956) 542-2583. Charles James Margenau was a positive inspiration to all the lives he touched. He was a loving honest, thoughtful, helpful, hard-working, logical, talented, caring, and humble father, husband, relative, and friend. He was a great role model for all those around him. He will be greatly missed by all. ANTONIA G. MEDRANO Antonia G. Medrano, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed to her eternal rest on April 1, 2006. Antonia was born on October 3, 1909, in Gonzalez, Texas, and moved to Rio Hondo in a covered wagon before her tenth birthday. As a girl she worked in the fields picking cotton and vegetables to help her family. When her family moved to Brownsville, she met and married Manuel Medrano, her husband of 57 years. Manuel passed away in 1986. We will remember her for her wisdom of life, her strength of character and her unconditional devotion to family. "Chata" was always there for us. She will be missed but not forgotten. Her family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers. Special gratitude goes to Julia Garcia, Clara Reyes, the Odyssey Hospice Center and the medical staff at Valley Regional Hospital for their loving care. Surviving siblings include, Ramon Garcia, Juan Garcia, Angelita Molina and Rosa Molina. Surviving children and spouses include, Guadalupe Hinojosa, Maria Benavidez, Beatriz Streun, Manuel and Chavela Medrano, and Joe and Tencha Medrano. Surviving grandchildren and spouses include, Monica and Jim Telese, Douglas and Norma Hinojosa, Diana and Brian Nicholson, Rene and Ida Medrano, Noe Medrano, Estevan Medrano, Daniel Medrano, David Medrano, Joe Medrano, Jr., and Manuel Benavidez, Jr. Antonia is survived by 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 12 to 9 p.m. today, April 3, 2006 with the recitation of the hold rosary at 7 p.m. at Trevino Funeral Home Chapel. On Tuesday, April 4, a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rene Medrano, Joe Medrano, Jr., David Medrano, Douglas Hinojosa, Joe David Medrano, and Estevan Medrano. Honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Adan Benavidez, Jr., and Manuel Ramon Garcia. Arrangements are under the direction of Trevino Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd. (956) 542-2583. 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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