Hi, Harlingen does not have obits that old. They cut off about 1960. I've been there several times finding obits for myself and others. Erlyne Sherrill, Harlingen ----- Original Message ----- From: <snooks@maverickbbs.com> To: <TXCAMERO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 4:29 PM Subject: [TXCAMERO] Obituary or inquest records re: death of Arthur Daniel > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/946 > > Message Board Post: > > I am researching the suicide of my ancestor, Arthur Daniels, who died Feb 14,1932 in Harlingen, Texas. I have his death certificate but would like to find an obit or the inquest records. He was 20 years old and born in Maryland, also lived in Florida. > > > ==== TXCAMERO Mailing List ==== > ListMom is Kellie Crnkovich - markkell95@sbcglobal.net > FREE Solutions to Preserve, Organize, Share , and enjoy your photos > http://www.kelliec.myphotomaxusa.com > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/946 Message Board Post: I am researching the suicide of my ancestor, Arthur Daniels, who died Feb 14,1932 in Harlingen, Texas. I have his death certificate but would like to find an obit or the inquest records. He was 20 years old and born in Maryland, also lived in Florida.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/945 Message Board Post: I am trying to figure out what happened to an ancestor by the name of Ponciano Mendoza, who appears on the 1910 census with his wife Concepcion Torres and their 1 year old son Jesus. By 1920, however, Concepcion was already remarried to someone else and had children through this second marriage. It is a big mystery what happened to her first husband, Ponciano. Descendants of Concepcion and her 2nd husband vaguely remembered hearing that Ponciano had drowned in the Rio Grande, and descendants of Ponciano's siblings seem to recall hearing that he just disappeared and nobody knew what happened to him. There is no death record. I'm wondering if he was missing, if it would have been reported to the police back in those days, or if it would have been in the newspaper. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I live in California, so going places in person isn't an option for me. Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/944 Message Board Post: I am looking for any descendants of Paula DeLaPaz, either through her first marriage to Patricio Mendoza (the only son of this marriage I know of is Lorenzo (born late 1860's-early 1870's), but I'm sure there are more) or through her 2nd marriage to Fermin Guerra (they had a son Francisco Guerra b. 1872) Also looking for descendants of Margarito Pineda and Lina Perez. Their children were born from the 1870's to the early 1890's. Some were born in Matamoros but they all ended up in Brownsville. Last but not least, looking for descendants of Concepcion Torres b. 1892 in Brownsville. Her first marriage to Ponciano Mendoza produced only one child, Jesus. Her second marriage to Pantaleon Ramos produced many. She lived in Hidalgo County in later years. Hearing from any descendants would be great... I am trying to solve a couple of family mysteries.

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, April 2, 2006 GINA C. BARAJAS, 32, passed away at her residence on March 31, 2006. Services are pending under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors. GUADALUPE GARCIA, 31, passed away on March 31, 2006, at Harlingen Medical Center late in the evening. Services are pending with Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors. ANTONIA MEDRANO, 96, of Brownsville, went into eternal rest at her residence April 1, 2006, in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, (956)542-2583. ANTONIO GARCIA JR. passed away on April 1, 2006, in Brownsville. Funeral services are pending under the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, (956) 541-5400. ENRIQUE CRUZ SR. Enrique Cruz Sr., 62 years, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 31, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas, with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 28, 1943, in Tulacingo, Hidalgo, Mexico, to Lorenzo Cruz (who precedes him in death) and Manuela Ornales. Mr. Cruz was a lifetime resident of Brownsville who was a member of the Rio Grande Congregation of Jehovah Witness and had been employed for many years as an auto body repair technician in Brownsville. Left to mourn his death and forever cherish his memory are his loving family, his wife of 45 years of marriage, Emma Lerma Cruz of Brownsville; five children, Isabel Cruz Nunez (Rafael) of Brownsville, Magaly Cruz Silva (Antonio Plaza) of Florida, Henry Cruz Jr., (Victoria), Veronica Cruz and Saul Lerma Cruz (Alma R.), all of Brownsville; 11 grandchildren, Liliana, Armando Jr., Juan Diego Jr., Tammy, Eric, Ruben, Alfredo, Leonardo Jr., Richardo, Amanda Lee and Kimberly Sade; his mother, Manuela Ornelas of Victoria, Mexico; his in-laws, Jesus and Soila Lerma; one brother, Cuauhtemoc Cruz of Houston; one sister, Dora Ornelas de Cedillo of Victoria, Mexico; and numerous other relatives. Visitations were held on Saturday, April 1, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. and will also be held today, Sunday, April 2, 2006, starting at 9 a.m. with a Chapel Funeral Service to be held at 2 p.m. at Guerra Funeral Home with interment to follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his two sons, Henry Cruz, Jr. and Saul Cruz; grandsons Armando De Alba, Ruben Cruz, Alfredo Nunez, Eric De Alba and Leonardo Silva Jr. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. DOMINGA L. GARZA Dominga L. Garza, 86, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2006, at her home. She was a native of Selma, Texas, and life-long Brownsville resident. Mrs. Garza was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Her son, Roberto De Leon; daughter-in-law Irma De Leon; grandson Roberto De Leon Jr.; sisters Ignacia Blanco, Carmen L. Mata; brothers Alfonso and Gabriel De Leon preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Daniel (Mary) Salas; daughter Sandra (Pedro, Jr.) Covarrubias; grandchildren Diana Salas Delattre, Danny Salas Jr., Miriam Salas and Daniela Salas; great-grandchildren Eunice and Perla Covarrubias, Ricardo Torres, Jordan Delattre, Noah A. Perez and Cassandra Perales. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, April 2, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 3, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Deacon Paul McArdle officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Daniel Salas Sr., Daniel Salas Jr., Pedro Covarrubias Jr., Jorge A. Sosa, Manuel Pantoja and Alfonso De Leon Jr. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (542-5511). ARTURO REYNA RAMOS Arturo Reyna Ramos, 48, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2006, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Texas. Arturo was a very devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed greatly. His parents, Manuel Federico and Manuela Ramos, preceded him in death. He was once employed by Federal Petroleum. Arturo is survived by his wife, Elida F. Ramos, a son Arturo Ramos, Jr., three daughters, Tina (Alfredo) Leyva, Veronica Ramos, and Cassandra (Michael) Ramos, one grandchild, Michael Ivan Sanchez Jr.; five brothers, Conrado Saldivar, Juan, Reynaldo Manuel and Federico Ramos; two sisters, Herminia Gutierrez and Herlinda Lopez; numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives. Visitation will be held Monday, April 3, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Villa Nueva Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. LAWRENCE J. TOUCHET Lawrence J. Touchet, 81, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He had been a Brownsville resident for most of his life. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Josephine R. Touchet; two daughters, Lilian Broussard and Martha Jo Zamarron; two sons, Lawrence Miller and Arnold Vega; one brother, Dennis Touchet; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces; nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, April 2, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 3, 2006, at 2 p.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Military Honors will be conducted by VFW Chaplain Paul H. Spell, director of the honor guard Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (542-5511). ELIDA S. PEREZ Elida S. Perez, 73, went into eternal rest on March 31, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Her husband, Julio Perez; son Luis Perez; parents Lorenzo and Luz Perez; sisters Hilaria Rocha and Esperanza Garzoria; and a brother, Martin Perez, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Norma Torres and John Paul Perez, both of Brownsville; brother Gustavo (Angie) Perez of Colorado; sisters Antonia (Rey) Rangel of Austin, Texas, Mary (Hector) Lopez of Katy, Texas, Rosario (Jose) Solis; sister-in-law Nena Perez; grandchildren Vennett Canul and Jacqueline Perez, all of Brownsville, Texas. Visitation will be held today, Sunday April 2, 2006, after 10 a.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Resurrection will be Monday, April, 2006, at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Serving as Pallbearers will be John Paul Perez, Hector Lopez, Jose Solis, Reynaldo Rangel, Gustavo Perez and Gerardo Rocha Jr. Arrangements have been entrusted to Treviño Funeral Home 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (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 1, 2006 ELIDA S. PEREZ, 73, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, (956) 542-2583. MARIA G. RODRIGUEZ, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Delta Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. MARIA CONCEPCION DE LA CRUZ, 96, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerarias Escobedo in Matamoros. Burial will follow at Panteon San Francisco. Local arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. CATHERINE NAES, 88, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Cremation was held. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Local arrangements under Delta Fueral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES MARIA G. RODRIGUEZ Maria G. Rodriguez, 87, was called by the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2006, surrounded by her family at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was born on May 18, 1919, in Tornillo, Texas. She had been a Brownsville resident most of her life and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was an active member of the Paraiso Day Care Center. She will be remembered as a "happy go lucky lady." She loved dancing and especially playing chalupa (bingo). She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jesus Rodriguez; her parents, Gregorio and Jovita J. Garcia; and one brother, Alfredo Ortiz. She is survived by her four daughters, Maria R. Zamora, Gloria De La Fuente, Irma R. Zamora, and Mercedez Gonzalez; three sons, Jesus and Juan Rodriguez and Jose Soto; two sisters, Virginia Ortiz and Juanita Sidrian; one brother, Alfonso Ortiz; 29 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Visitations will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Friday, March 31, 2006, with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Delta Funeral Chapels. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2006, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. MR. GUADALUPE ABREGO Mr. Guadalupe Abrego, 73, of San Juan (formerly of Brownsville) entered into eternal rest at McAllen Heart Hospital on Tuesday, March 28, 2006. A migrant farm worker until the age of 20, Mr. Abrego graduated from PSJA High School. He served in the U.S. Army with Battery B, 761st Field Artillery Battalion, 412th Field Artillery Group out of Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He went to college after serving in the U.S. Army and became certified to teach mathematics and coach athletics. He attended Pan American College on a baseball and track scholarship. Mr. Abrego taught sixth-graders, all subjects for six years; mathematics for seventh- and eighth-graders and ninth-grade algebra; was an elementary school assistant principal for three years; an elementary school principal for 13 years; coached junior high football, basketball and track for two years; received his master's degree in 1970 from East Texas State University in educational administration, and he enrolled in the doctor's program in 1970. Mr. Abrego was preceded in death by his wife, Eulogia Abrego; a son, Eduardo D. Abrego; and by his parents, Cesario and Santos Abrego. Survivors include his three sons, Gerardo G. (Raquel) Abrego of Round Rock, Texas, David J. (Ana L.) Abrego of McAllen, Texas, and Arnoldo A. Abrego of Irving, Texas; his daughter, Ida M. Abrego of Brownsville, Texas; four grandchildren, Daniel E. Abrego and Aaron A. Abrego, both of Round Rock, Texas and Aisa E. Abrego and David A. Abrego, both of McAllen, Texas. Also surviving are his siblings, Abelina Muñiz of Pharr, Texas, Maria (Enrique) Chavez of Wilder, Idaho, Victoriano Abrego and Olivia Dropeza, both of Caldwell, Idaho, Raul (Vangie) Abrego of San Juan, Texas, Jesusa (Robert) Badillo of Edinburg, Texas, and Hortencia (Joe) Gomez of San Juan, Texas. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Friday, March 31, 2006, with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home Chapel, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2006, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1914 Barnard in Brownsville. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ramon Estevis, Ernie Morales, Albert Rego, Fidencio Martinez, John Garcia and David Morales. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by members of the Veterans Funeral Detail under the direction of Chaplain Paul H. Spell. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX, (956) 546-7111. RAMON H. RAMOS JR. Ramon H. Ramos Jr., 74, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on March 29, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Ramos is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon Ramos and Josefina Hinojosa Ramos. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years of marriage, Elva G. Ramos; four children, Josefina Esquivel (Luis), Maricela Campos (Juan), Raymond Ramos (Norma) and Jane Nava (Luis); two step-children, Maria Escalante (Jose) and Feliberto Soto (Juanita); one brother, Felix Ramos; four sisters, Delia, Nelda, Ofelia and Viola. Also surviving Mr. Ramos are numerous other relatives. Visitations were held from 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of the Arch Angels. Visitations will resume from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today, Friday, March 31, 2006. Funeral Mass will follow the visitations at 12 noon at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1200 E. Lincoln St. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. RAFAEL VELA JR. Rafael Vela Jr. died at Hospice Austin's Christopher House in Austin, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Rolando R. Vela; his parents, Rafael and Marta H. Vela; and brother Crisanto Vela. Felo, as he was known to many, is survived by his wife of 44 years, Norma Rutledge Vela; daughter Marisa J. Vela of San Francisco, Calif.; son Rafael A. Vela of Austin, Texas; son and daughter-in-law Lauro and Anne Vela of Austin, Texas; and his five grandsons, whom he loved dearly and who brought joy and happiness and made his tough days brighter, Rafael Joaquin, Elias Guillermo, Javier Sebastian, Gabriel Alexander and Samuel Christopher Vela. To them, he was their beloved Abuelo, Welo and Aboa. He is also survived by three sisters, Carmen Cano of San Antonio, Texas, Teodora Garcia of Edinburg, Texas, and Eva Murphy, New Carrollton, Md. Rafael graduated from Edinburg High School and Pan American College, Edinburg, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was general manager for Guerra Bros. and Linn Feed and Supply, Linn, Texas, Edinburg Co-op, Edinburg, Texas, Progreso Grain Inc. and Avi-Gran U.S.A. at Progreso, Texas. Rafael was uncommonly generous and kind throughout his life and never turned his back when he could help someone, be it family, friend or someone he had just met. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Austin, Texas. A private memorial service to celebrate his life will be held later. His ashes will be privately interred by his immediate family. The family extends its heartfelt thanks and appreciation to his family doctor and friend, Dr. Lauro G. Guerra, to the following doctors and their staffs, Dr. Alejandro Fuentes, Weslaco, Texas, Dr. S. Behara, Dr. Billie Marek, McAllen, Texas, and Dr. Alejandro Ricart, CTRC, San Antonio, Texas. The family acknowledges the heartfelt care and compassion of Hospice Austin and their Christopher House. The staff were so concerned about Rafael's comfort. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rafael Vela's honor to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78759. Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas, 78749, (512) 892-1172. 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, March 30, 2006 GUADALUPE ABREGO, 73, of San Juan and formerly of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at McAllen Heart Hospital. Arrangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, (956) 546-7111. RAMON H. RAMOS, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. SARAH PEARL PERRY Sarah Pearl Perry, 23, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 27, 2006. She was a life long resident of San Benito, Texas. Sarah was a graduate of Los Fresnos High School and was attending the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College. Sarah had been a photographer for PCA Studios for the past four years and was also employed by Castlerock Day Care. She attended Hosanna Assembly in Brownsville and was a member of Brownsville Classic Car Club. Sarah was passionate about VW's. She is survived by her parents, Lonnie and Nora Perry; and one brother, Justin Perry of San Benito, Texas; maternal grandparents Onard and Elma Jean Hambelton of Gainsville, Mo.; paternal grandparents Hurshel and Clara Perry (deceased); many uncles, aunts and cousins. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Hosanna Assembly (2400 El Jardin Heights Road, Brownsville, Texas). All services will conclude at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pan de Vida Children's Home, Box 531209, Harlingen, TX 78553. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., Brownsville, Texas, (956) 542-5511. JOHN EDWARD RYAN John Edward Ryan was a successful man in business, family, and life. He was born November 3, 1910, in Ireland and passed away March 26, 2006. Mr. Ryan was a true example of the American dream. Having been orphaned as a child in Chicago, he was able to find his way in life and become a man blessed with successful businesses and a loving family. The two most important things in John Ryan's life were his family and his work ethic. Rising early, he was always ready to take on the tasks of the day and always with that special "spring in his step." He founded, owned and operated two companies in Brownsville, JVJ Sales and Gulf Cold Storage. Mr. Ryan was also an astute investor and continued his passion for the financial markets until his last days. Mr. Ryan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vera Lainson Ryan. He is survived and is much loved by his family, his daughter, Jane Sebern and her husband Jack; grandchildren Stacey McCord and husband Nicholas, Jay Sebern, Shari Sebern and Jeffrey Sebern and wife Pamela; great-grandchildren Victoria, Courtney and Dakota Sebern, Ashton Sebern and Ryan McCord. He will be remembered as a generous, devoted and strong central figure in his family and for his impact on multiple generations. Services were held at 11 a.m. yesterday, Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Moody Clinic, 1901 E. 22nd Street, Brownsville, TX 78521. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520, (956) 546-7111. LUIS GONZALEZ GARCIA Luis Gonzalez Garcia, 65, of Brownsville passed away Tuesday March 28, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Mr. Garcia was retired from the BISD office after nine years of service at Palm Grove Elementary. He is survived by his wife, Juanita M. Garcia; son Luis G. M. Garcia Jr.; and daughters Patricia G. Rivera and Veronica G, Ayala; his grandchildren, Juan Rivera Jr., Jesse Rivera, Mark Anthony Garcia, Alex Rivera, Amanda Rivera, Michelle Garcia, Ashley Garcia, Benjamen Thomas Ayala and Brandon Scott Ayala; great-grandchildren Desire A. Rivera, Angel Rivera, Layla Rivera, Destiny Rivera, Gabriel Rivera and Mark Luis Garcia; and brothers and sisters Pablo G. Garcia Jr., Roberto Garcia, Concepcion Espinola, Gilbert Duran, Esteban Duran, Antonia D. Gutierrez, Johnny Garcia, David Garcia and Irma Garcia. Pallbearers will be Luis Garcia Jr., Mark Anthony Garcia, Alex Rivera, Pablo Garcia, Robert Garcia and Rigoberto V. Zeron. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, March 30, 2006, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by interment at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Trevino Funeral Home 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, (956) 542-2583. MARCELO PERALEZ Marcelo Peralez, 43, entered into Eternal Rest, Sunday, March 26, 2006, surrounded by his beloved family at MD Anderson hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born on August 19, 1962, in Brownsville and had been a life-time resident. Marcelo had worked for numoerous years with the city of Brownsville. He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Peralez, on October, 2, 1998. He is survived by his mother, Maria Anita G. Peralez of Brownsville; five brothers, Eligio of Brownsville, Gilbert of Florenceville, Texas, Daniel Jr. of Brownsville, Jose of Tennesse, Eduardo Peralez of Laredo, Texas; six sisters, Julia Garcia of Brownsville, Lupita Trevino of Houston, Texas, Josefina Peralez of Las Vegas, Maria Sofia Guerra of Brownsville, Ana Ouellette and Rebecca Dangerfield, both of Houston, Texas. He had a total of 24 nephews. There will be a fellowship gathering in remembrance of Marcelo held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2006, at Delta Funeral Directors Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Christ The King Catholic Church. Arrangements under direction of Delta Funeral Director's, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, March 29, 2006 EDUVIJES ALARCON, 81, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are Pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. ARNULFO BALBOA, 78, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2006, in Victoria, Texas. He was born on February 24, 1928, in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He was a retired psychologist/educator. Funeral arrangements are under Artero Memorial Chapels, 706 E. Crestwood, Victoria, TX 77901 (361) 575-3212. MARIA CATALINA AGUILERA, 69, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at Harlingen Medical Center. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. at Queen of Universe Catholic Church in San Benito. Burial will follow at San Benito City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. MARCELO PERALEZ, 43, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2006 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. Funeral arrangements are pending under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. JOHN EDWARD RYAN John Edward Ryan was a successful man in business, family, and life. He was born November 3, 1910, in Ireland and passed away March 26, 2006. Mr. Ryan was a true example of the American dream. Having been orphaned as a child in Chicago, he was able to find his way in life and become a man blessed with successful businesses and a loving family. The two most important things in John Ryan's life were his family and his work ethic. Rising early, he was always ready to take on the tasks of the day and always with that special "spring in his step." He founded, owned and operated two companies in Brownsville, JVJ Sales and Gulf Cold Storage. Mr. Ryan was also an astute investor and continued his passion for the financial markets until his last days. Mr. Ryan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vera Lainson Ryan. He is survived and is much loved by his family, his daughter Jane Sebern and her husband Jack; grandchildren Stacey McCord and her husband Nicholas; Jay Sebern; Shari Sebern; and Jeffrey Sebern and his wife Pamela; great-grandchildren, Victoria, Courtney and Dakota Sebern, Ashton Sebern, and Ryan McCord. He will be remembered as a generous, devoted and strong central figure in his family and for his impact on multiple generations. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito.Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at Mont Meta. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Moody Clinic, 1901 East 22nd Street, Brownsville, Texas 78521. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 546-7111. LEONZO BALBOA "EL POLLO" DE LEON Leonzo Balboa "El Pollo" De Leon, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday March 26, 2006. He was born July 22, 1938, in Beeville, Texas, to Rafael and Alcaria Balboa De Leon who preceded him in death. Also, Leonzo is preceded in death by his stepmother, Florencis Cerda De Leon and sister, Josefina De Leon Cerda. He was raised in Las Prietas in Brownsville and was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos. He was known to be very lovingly to his grandchildren and step-grandchildren, whom also knew him as "Grandpa Poncho." Mr. De Leon is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dominga Garcia De Leon; daughter and son-in-law, Rosalinda De Leon Guzman and Azarel Guzman Sr.; son, Lonnie Garcia De Leon of Edinburg, Texas; step-children, Edna, Benito, Yolanda, Julian, Joe, Robert, Penny, Janie, Carmen, and Elijio; grandchildren, Liana Guzman, Azarel Guzman Jr., George Marco Guzman, and Randy Rey Guzman; three great-grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at San Benito Funeral Home Chapel A. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday March 30, 2006 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos, Texas with interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Brownsville, Texas. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Garcia De Leon, Randy Rey Guzman, Leo Medrano, Eric Compean, John Joe Lopez and Robert Omar Ayala. Honorary Pallbearer will be Alberto Heath. Arrangements are under the direction of San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 West Hwy 77, San Benito, Texas 78586 (956) 361-9192. PELAYO GONZALEZ Pelayo Gonzalez, 88 passed away on March 26, 2006, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Mr. Hernandez was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosaura Ramirez Gonzalez; his parents; a brother, Jesus Gonzalez; and a son, Pelayo Gonzalez Jr. He is survived by his children, Roberto Gonzalez, Zandalio Gonzalez, Amelia Saldivar, Delia Hernandez, and Bertha Martinez; a brother, Arturo Gonzalez Jr.; and his second wife, Juana Ortiz Gonzalez; 19 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 542-2583. PETRA S. CANDANOZA Petra S. Candanoza passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Valley Grande Manor Nursing Center. She is survived by three sons, Fernando Garcia, Felipe Garcia, and Efrian Candanoza; one sister, Ramona Salazar Zacarias; two brothers, Filiberto Salazar and Victoriano Salazar; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Delta Chapel. Burial followed at Guillen Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. PETRA MARTINEZ BARRERA Petra Martinez Barrera, 75, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 23, 2006, in Metairie, Louisiana. Petra was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Genaro T. Martinez and Joaquina Bejarano Martinez; her sisters, Antonia M. Torres, Concepcion M. Salas, Joaquina M. Marroquin, Nazaria M. Santiago, Guadalupe M. Gracia and Maria Martinez. She is survived by her loving husband Rodolfo "Rudy" Barrera of Metairie, Louisiana; her sisters, Delfina M. (Raul) Villarreal and Magdalena M. Garza, both of Brownsville, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Committal service followed at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Martinez, Richard Tamayo, John Tamayo, Noe M. Villarreal, Joe M. Villarreal and Leo M. Villarreal. 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 F. REYES Aurora F. Reyes, 82, passed away to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in San Antonio, Texas. She is survived by her loving family, which includes her five daughters, Minerva Reyes, Manuela Solis, Aurora Farias, Gloria Guerra, and Norma Chestnut; sons-in-law; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. A holy rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2006 at Treviño Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas. A memorial Mass was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at St. Jude's Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Treviño Funeral Home. Her remains will rest in San Antonio, Texas. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES LEONZO DE LEON, 67, passed away to be with the Lord on Sunday March 26, 2006 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending under San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 West Hwy 77, San Benito, Texas 78586 (956) 361-9192. PELAYO GONZALEZ Pelayo Gonzalez, 88 passed away on March 26, 2006, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Mr. Gonzalez was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosaura Ramirez Gonzalez; his parents; a brother, Jesus Gonzalez; and a son, Pelayo Gonzalez Jr. He is survived by his children, Roberto Gonzalez, Zandalio Gonzalez, Amelia Saldivar, Delia Hernandez, and Bertha Martinez; a brother, Arturo Gonzalez Jr.; and by his second wife, Juana Ortiz Gonzalez; 19 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass time is pending for Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. His pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 542-2583. JOHN EDWARD RYAN John Edward Ryan was a successful man in business, family, and life. He was born November 3, 1910 in Ireland and passed away March 26, 2006. Mr. Ryan was a true example of the American dream. Having been orphaned as a child in Chicago, he was able to find his way in life and become a man blessed with successful businesses and a loving family. The two most important things in John Ryan's life were his family and his work ethic. Rising early, he was always ready to take on the tasks of the day and always with that special "spring in his step." He founded, owned and operated two companies in Brownsville, JVJ Sales and Gulf Cold Storage. Mr. Ryan was also an astute investor and continued his passion for the financial markets until his last days. Mr. Ryan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vera Lainson Ryan. He is survived and is much loved by his family, his daughter Jane Sebern and her husband Jack; grandchildren Stacey McCord and her husband Nicholas; Jay Sebern; Shari Sebern; and Jeffrey Sebern and his wife Pamela; great-grandchildren, Victoria, Courtney and Dakota Sebern, Ashton Sebern, and Ryan McCord. He will be remembered as a generous, devoted and strong central figure in his family and for his impact on multiple generations. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at Mont Meta. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Moody Clinic, 1901 East 22nd Street, Brownsville, Texas 78521. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 546-7111. BILLY WANE FARRAR Our hearts were broken when Billy Wayne was stricken with a brain aneurysm on March 25,2006. He was a much-loved son, brother, father, uncle and grandfather. He will truly be missed by so many family and friends, He was born to L.D. and Mary Jane Gann Farrar on October 5, 1944, in Port Isabel, Texas, where he attended Port Isabel schools until 1955, then the family moved to Brownsville, where he continued his education. Billy was a Vietnam War veteran, serving his country in the U S Army from 1965 to 1967. He held the position of purchasing manager for several major companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He also worked as assistant manager of Southern Star Shrimp Farm in Arroyo City, Texas. Later, he became owner of Action Construction Company in Port Isabel. Billy was a charter member of Portway Baptist Church in Brownsville, Texas, founded on December 1, 1957. Billy is survived by two daughters, Tricia (Chris) Weber of Bedford, Texas, and Trina (Jeff) Farrar-Manley of Garland, Texas; a granddaughter, Carissa Weber, and ex-wife Linda Farrar-Spain. He is also survived by his 92 year old mother, Mary Jane Farrar; brothers, Don Farrar and Larry (Ofi) Farrar, of Brownsville, and Bob (Betty) Farrar, of Olmito; sisters, Jayne (Gene) Cox, of San Benito, and Sandy Nicholas, of Olmito, Texas. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces who all loved talking to, getting advice from and swapping fish stories with their "Uncle Billy". He could swap with the best of them. Visitations will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Henry Thomae Funeral Home in San Benito. A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Henry Thomae Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mont Meta Burial Park with full military honors. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Portway Baptist Church Food Bank, 2000 N. Minnesota Dr., Brownsville, Texas 78520 or to the charity of their choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Henry Thomae Funeral Home, 701 N. Bowie, San Benito, (956) 399-9992. ROSA MARTINEZ Rosa Martinez, 79, passed away Monday, March 27, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. She was a native of Kingsville, Texas, and lifelong Brownsville resident. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Her daughter, Noelia Martinez preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Ramiro Martinez of Brownsville; one daughter, Alma R. Jimenez (Armando) of Houston, Texas; one son, Juan L. Martinez (Angelica) of Brownsville; son-in-law, Edward Martinez of Brownsville; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson; three sisters, Norma Martinez of Matamoros, Tamps, Olga Garcia and Oralia Leal both of Houston. Visitation will be held from 12 to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Garza Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Deacon Bruno Cedillo officiating. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers are Juan L. Martinez, Edward Martinez, Armando Jimenez, Eddie Martinez, Guadalupe and Jaime Leal. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. BENITO S. OCHOA Benito S. Ochoa, 65 passed away on March 26, 2006. Mr. Ochoa is preceded in death by his parents and his oldest sister, Goya. He is survived by his wife, Maria R. Ochoa; children, Maria Elisa Ochoa Monast, Amalia Ochoa Villarreal both living in San Antonio, Texas, Benito Ochoa Jr., and Blanca Ochoa, both of Brownsville, Texas; grandchildren, Mikey Villarreal, Iliana Monast, Alexander Monast and Nicholas Villarreal; a sister and three brothers. Visitation will held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. A chapel service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd. Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 542-2583. PETRA MARTINEZ BARRERA Petra Martinez Barrera, 75, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 23, 2006 in Metairie, Louisiana. Petra was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Genaro T. Martinez and Joaquina Bejarano Martinez; her sisters, Antonia M. Torres, Concepcion M. Salas, Joaquina M. Marroquin, Nazaria M. Santiago, Guadalupe M. Gracia and Maria Martinez. She is survived by her loving husband Rodolfo "Rudy" Barrera of Metairie, Louisiana; her sisters, Delfina M. (Raul) Villarreal and Magdalena M. Garza both of Brownsville and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Martinez, Richard Tamayo, John Tamayo, Noe M. Villarreal, Joe M. Villarreal and Leo M. Villarreal. 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. PETRA S. CANDANOZA Petra S. Candanoza, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Valley Grande Manor Nursing Center. She is survived by three sons, Fernando Garcia, Felipe Garcia, and Efrian Candanoza; one sister, Ramona Salazar Zacarias; two brothers, Filiberto Salazar and Victoriano Salazar; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Delta Chapel. Burial will follow at Guillen Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. ENRIQUE BURGUETE OSORIO Enrique Burguete Osorio, 61, of Matamoros and resident of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Mexico City. He is survived by his wife, Maricarmen A. Burguete; a son, Josue David; daughter, Saralina; brothers, a sister and other family members. A funeral Mass will be held at 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, Wednesday, March 29, and Thursday, March 30, 2006 at Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Refugio in Matamoros. 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 JOHN E. RYAN, 95, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 26, 2006, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., 546-7111. SAMANTHA OJEDA, 14 years old, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. A chapel funeral service will be held today, March 27, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of Arch Angels," with burial to follow at Guillen Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Browns-ville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956)544-1171. BILLY W. FERRAR, 61, passed away at a local hospital Saturday night. Services are pending and will be announced by Henry Thomae Fu-neral Home of San Benito. (956)399-9992. SHIRLEY A. STREET Shirley A. Street, 67, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Left to mourn her passing are her son, Gene Street and his companion, Everett Caskey, from Brownsville; a daughter, Anita Ford from Watkinsville, GA; 2 grandchildren, Matthew Rikli, from Watkinsville, GA; and Deanna Rikli, from Tampa, FL together with several brothers and sisters. Funeral services for Mrs. Street, will be held later this week in Waynesboro, Mississippi, under the direction of Free-man's Funeral Home, Inc., 1305 Skyland Dr., Waynesboro, MS, 601-735-4347. Local arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 546-7111. MARIA CATALINA AGUILERA Maria Catalina Aguilera, 69, of Port Isabel, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2006 at Harlingen Medical Center in Har-lingen. Mrs. Aguilera was a resident of Port Isabel and a member of Our Lady Star of Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eliseo and Sophia Lopez Troncoso and one sister, Eliza Infante. She is survived by her loving husband Adolfo Aguilera of Port Isabel. Two Daughters, Maria del Rocio (Bill) Wills and Maria del Socorro Castillo both of Port Isabel. Nine sons, Florencio Aguilera, Eduardo (Sylvia) Aguilera, Rodolfo (Maria Josefa) Aguilera of Port Isabel, Texas; Luis (Natalia) Aguilera, Bernardo (Norma Lucila) Aguilera, Juan Manuel (Linda) Aguilera all of Los Fresnos, Texas; Juan Antonio (Sandra) Aguilera, Roberto Carlos Aguilera and Francisco Javier (Monica) Aguilera all of Port Isabel, 29 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Four brothers: Andres Troncoso, Reyes Troncoso, Juvencio Troncoso and Manuel Delgado all of Port Isabel. Three Sisters: Margarita Torres, Rosa Maldonado, Elena Rodriguez all of Port Isabel. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home Chapel in San Benito and will continue from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Holy Rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Our Lady Star of Sea Catholic Church, 705 Longoria St. in Port Isabel. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday March 29, 2006 at Our Lady Star of Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. In-terment will follow to Port Isabel City Cemetery. Funeral Services entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito. (956)399-1331. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, March 26, 2006 GUADALUPE GONZALEZ VALDEZ, 92, passed away Friday, March 24, 2006, at his residence. He was a native of San Pedro and had been a lifelong resident of Brownsville. Arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. FRANCISCO GALLEGOS CRUZ, 53, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He was a native of Progreso and was a resident of Brownsville. Gallegos Cruz was transferred to Capillas San Joaquin in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico, under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. MIGUEL ANTONIO RUBIANO Miguel Antonio Rubiano Castro, 102, went into eternal rest March 24, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. He was born on January 30, 1904, in Boyaca, Colombia, South America. He came from Colombia and resided in Matamoros, Mexico, in 1933. He opened his first business in Mexico and continued with a long list of successful and diverse businesses. Among some of them were: Agent for the NASH and FRAZER cars and the Reo and Avery Trucks, exculsive agent for the office furniture for DM Nacional, Muebleria (Furniture) Rubiano, member of the periodico "El Bravo," real estate developer, member of the board of Banca Confia. He was a member of the Matamoros Historical Society, International Lions Club, Asociacion Cruz Roja, Matamoros Chamber of Commerce, Logia Aurora Boreal, and he was also a member of the Shrine Club. Miguel was an eager, young adventurous man who came from Colombia on his own and made Matamoros, Mexico, his second home, where he was a pioneer in many commercial areas. He later became an American resident, and Brownsville was his third and final home. He dedicated his life to help different volunteer associations. He had a great, huge love for life, love for nature, love for beauty. The world was his home. He took pleasure in traveling around the world and then enjoyed putting into words the marvels he had seen and visited. He loved life! He is preceded in death by his parents: Ruben Rubiano Pineiros, and Eutima Castro de Rubiano. He is survived by his spouse, Elsa Barthel de Rubiano; seven children, Esperanza Rubiano de Duran (Hector), Ruben Rubiano R. (Josefina S.), Miguel A. Rubiano R. (Maria Luisa M.), Ana Rosa Rubiano de Merriam (Henry), Julio Cesar Rubiano B. (Nancy C.), Romeo Rubiano B. (Maricela G.) and Bolivar Rubiano B. (Linda H.). He is also survived by his grandchildren, including Ileana, Lulu, Hector G, Sandra, Omar and Oscar Duran Rubiano; Ricardo, Rodrigo, Rolando and Rocio R. Rubiano; Miguel Andres Rubiano, Ian, Jim, Ken, Ruy and Ana Rocio Merriam; Amanda Nicole, Lisa Marie and Maya Teresa Rubiano; Romeo Ryan and Julieta Lizet Rubiano; and Jason, Erick and Bolivar Rubiano. He will dearly be missed by 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held yesterday Saturday, March 25, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a recitation of the Holy Rosary held at 7:30 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. The Chapel will resume open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Chapel Service will be held today Sunday March 26, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, Cemeteries, Mausoleums, and Crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. LAURA RIVAS Mrs. Laura Rivas, 56, of Brownsville entered eternal sleep on March 23, 2006, in her residence. Laura was born in Los Fresnos, Texas, and lived in Brownsville with her loving children. Her death was preceded by her husband, Dionicio Rivas, and her mom, Petra Uvalle. Left alive are her kids, Graciela Sanchez, David Sanchez, Jose Manuel Rivas, Alberto Rivas, Adriana Killmer and Laura Rivas; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. The wake will take place today, Sunday, March 26, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista with a recitation of the Holy Rosary from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a service at the chapel on Monday, March 27, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Her loving children send all of our love and prayers to and may our blessed mother rest in peace. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemetaries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. JULIO P. SALDIVAR Julio P. Saldivar, 71, entered into eternal rest, Friday, March 24, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 26, 1935, in Brownsville, and had been a life-time resident. He was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Saldivar; his mother, Maria P. Saldivar; two brothers, Guadalupe and Conrado Saldivar. He is survived by five sisters, Teresa, Francisca, Felicitas, Ramona Saldivar, all from Brownsville, Maria S. (Frank) Urbina from Florida; four brothers, Ernesto (Candelaria) from Georgia, Jose (Maria), Frank (Gracie), both from Michigan, and Angel (Juanita) Saldivar from Brownsville; also survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Delta. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006, at Christ The King Church. Interment will follow to Rose Lawn Cemetery. Father Hebert Diaz will be oficiating. Funeral arrangements are under Delta Funeral Director's 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. SAMANTHA OJEDA Our beloved daughter; Samantha Ojeda, 14 years old, entered into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Friday, March 24, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas due to a courageous battle with a cerebral tumor. Samantha was born on January 1, 1992, in Brownsville, Texas. She was an honor roll student at Besterio Middle School, where she was a member of The Junior National Honor Society. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Blas Ojeda and Julia Gonzalez; and three uncles, Alejandro, Baltazar and Jesus Ojeda. Left to mourn her death and forever cherish her memory is her loving family, parents Blas Ojeda Sr. and Sylvia Ojeda; two brothers, Blas Ojeda Jr. and Angel Ojeda. all of Brownsville. Maternal grandparents Aurelio and Francisca Salazar of Matamoros Tamps., Mexico, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitations and a holy rosary were held on Saturday and will continue today, Sunday March 26, 2006, starting at noon with a holy rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m. at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of the Arch Angels with 24-hour visitations. An 11 a.m. Chapel Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 27, 2006, at Guerra Funeral Home Chapel of Arch Angels with interment to follow a Guillen 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

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, March 25, 2006 PETRA BARRERA, 75, passed away on Thursday March 23, 2006, in Metairie, La. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. MIGUEL RUBIANO, 102, passed away on Friday March 24, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. LAURA RIVAS, 56, passed away on Thursday March 23, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. HELLEN W. FOUND, 58, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Valley Grande Manor Nursing Center. Visitation and cremation were held on Thursday, March 24, 2006. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. KARL E. KARTAK, 76, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. JULIO P. SALDIVAR, 71, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. DEBORAH 'DEBBIE' ANN RODRIGUEZ Deborah "Debbie" Ann Rodriguez, 53, was called to her heavenly home by our Heavenly Father on March 22nd of the year 2006. Debbie was born January 10, 1953, in Dover, New Jersey, to Walter and Helen Marie Crews. The family later moved to Brownsville, Texas, where she lived most of her life and met Silvestre Rodriguez. They were married in September of 1971 and shortly after left to go overseas with the military. Upon returning to the States, they made their home in Brownsville, Texas, where they raised two children, Melissa R. Rodriguez and Christopher S. Rodriguez. Debbie was a homemaker and her true passion in life was for her children and grandchildren whom she loved infinitely. Her last days were lived out in Grand Junction in the love and care of her children and grandchildren. Debbie's call home was preceded by her mother, Helen Marie Crews; sister Jamie Lou Crews; and brother David Allen Crews. Debbie is survived by her father, Walter Crews, and stepmother Celia Crews of Brownsville, Texas; sisters Robin Crews, Debbie Crews, Linda Crews and Cindy Crews Valles of Houston, Texas; and brother Billy Crews of Brownsville, Texas. She is also survived by her two children, Melissa (Michael) R. Chavez of Grand Junction, Colo., and Christopher S. Rodriguez of Houston, Texas. She leaves behind her two precious grandchildren who will miss her the "mostest," Christian D. Chavez and Hailey A. Chavez, both of Grand Junction, Colo. Debbie is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Debbie will be greatly missed by her family and those whose lives she touched. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary on Saturday, March 25, 2006, with graveside services by Pastor Kenny Long to follow at the Orchard Mesa Cemetery at 11 a.m. Funeral Services have been arranged by Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, 2515 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, Colo., 81505, (970)243-2450. JESUS R. YANEZ Jesus R. Yanez, 76, passed away on March 23, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Madrid, Spain. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Maria Yanez and Maria Del Carmen Ruiz de Yanez; and one brother, Francisco Yanez. Mr.Yanez is survived by his wife, Alicia Masso de Yanez; children Felipe Jesus Yanez (Rocio), Carmen Rodriguez (Arnaldo), Javier Yanez (Judith), Gerardo Yanez (Claudia) and Ceasar Yanez (Alejandra). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, two brothers, one sister and many other relatives. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Visitation will resume at 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2006. A Mass or Resurrection will follow the visitations at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, Cemeteries, Mausoleums and Crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, March 24, 2006 JORGE ALVARO GONZALEZ, 66, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico and had been a resident of Chicago for the past several years. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at Funerales Escobedo in Matamoros. Local arrangements under the direction of Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. LAURA RIVAS, 56, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. HORACIO "LACHO" MARTINEZ Horacio "Lacho" Martinez, 71, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on March 23, 2006 at his residence. Lacho was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral and was the owner of Martinez Grocery for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Horacio Martinez; his wife, Hermila Cerda Martinez; his siblings, Ramiro Martinez, Roberto Martinez, Rolando Martinez and Paula Hamby. He is survived by his mother, Josefina M. Martinez; his son, Horacio Martinez III; his daughter, Blanca E. Martinez Vela (Joe) of Brownsville; his siblings, Arturo Martinez of McAllen, Texas, Jesus Martinez, Graciela Martinez of Brownsville, Palmira Conejo of Baytown, and Amalia Davis of Brownsville; four grandchildren, Joe Vela, Yvette Vela, Jacqueline M. Martinez and James Mathew Martinez. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Friday, March 24, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Robert Martinez Jr., Ramiro Martinez Jr., Rene Martinez, David Martinez, William Hamby Jr. and Reynaldo Medina. Honorary pallbearers will be Jesus Martinez, Arturo Martinez, Ignacio Martinez, Daniel F. Conejo, Manuel Hernandez and Eugenio Medina Jr. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 546-7111. WALTER EDWARD JOHNSON Walter Edward Johnson, 81, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2006 at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home. Mr. Johnson was a Navy Veteran of the World War II and served on the U.S.S. Reed. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Johnson; and a sister, Betty Shwager. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Johnson and a brother, Richard Johnson. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, March 24, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Chapel. Cremation will follow. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion, Post 43 Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made under his name to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 546-7111. ZOILA L. TREVIÑO Zoila L. Treviño, 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Mrs. Treviño was born in Cadareyta de Jimenez Mexico. She was a life long resident of Brownsville and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eliseo Treviño and a son, Juan Velez. Survivors include her son, Francisco Treviño; Beatrice L. Mendoza; several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Visitation will be held starting at 10 a.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2006, at the Delta Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, March 23, 2006 JOHN JULIAN, 75, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. GABRIEL CALDERON Gabriel Calderon, 76, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Aurora Calderon. He is survived by his children, Valentin Calderon, Apolinar Calderon, Jaime Calderon, Javier Calderon, Agustin Calderon, Pedro Calderon, Mario Calderon, Jesus Calderon, Maria Lopez and Alex Calderon; sisters Enedina Alvarez Calderon and Hilaria Mercado Calderon; 23 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation was held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. 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. CHARLES EDWARD MORRISON II Charles E. Morrison II, 45, passed away early morning on March 12, 2006, at his residence in Port Isabel. Charles was born in Ashland, Ohio on April 19, 1960. He retired from the South Padre Island Police Department after 22 years of service and entered into a partnership to open a MailBox Etc. in South Padre Island. Charles was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles W. Morrison and Lucille Morrison. He is survived by his mother, Carol June Jackson; his wife of 24 years, Rebeccah H. Morrison; two sons, Charles Edward Morrison III and Matthew H. Morrison; and two brothers, Kenny (Marci) Jackson and Eddie (Rosie) Jackson. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 24, 2006, at Chapel By The Sea, Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island. Pastor Richard Williams and Pastor Andre Trofort of the Seventh day Adventist Church will be officiating the service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, March 22, 2006 DAVID SALDNA David Saldna, 83, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, his greatest love was his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Elena Saldaña; his brothers, Francisco, Saul, Pablo, Daniel and Raul; and one sister, Irma Saldaña. He survived by his wife, Francisca Saldna; three sons, David (Mariana), Jesus (Michelle) and Ismael (Linda); three daughters, Maria Elena, Yolanda (Fernando) and Maricela Saldaña; 12 grandchildren, Yasmine, Elvis Perez, David, Leonardo, Neidelin Saldaña, Francisca, Fernanda, Victor Paz, Healy Saldaña, Brianna and Joshua Gutierrez. Mr. Saldaña is also survived by three brothers, Rito, Dionisio and Moises; one sister, Maria Luisa Esquivel; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2006, at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as Pallbearers will be David, Jesus, Ismeal Saldaña, Fernando Paz, Edd Molina and Jose Castillo. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, Cemeteries, Mausoleums, and Crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. JOHN ATKINS STEADMAN John Atkins Steadman, 59, of Key West, Fla., who resided the later part of his life in Brownsville, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 17, 2006, at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Steadman of Key West, Fla. Mr. Steadman is survived by his parents, John "Jack" (Ruth) Steadman of Key West, Fla., and Grace Colton; sister Lynda Newbern (Stephen) of Jacksonville, Fla.; longtime companion, Raquel Garcia; children John Anthony Steadman of Brownsville, stepson Victor J. Garcia of Orlando, Fla., Jeffrey Steadman Ladd (Shannon) of Mcnichols, Ga., and Jodi Presley (Ronnie) of Key West, Fla.; and his grandchildren, Katelyn Presley, Morgan, Kyle and Kayla Ladd. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. ELIGIO S. CAMACHO JR. Eligio S. Camacho Jr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at his residence in Brownsville. He was born March 16, 1933, in Monterrey, NL, Mexico. His wife, Luz Delgado Camacho, preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Eligio Camacho III (Marisella), Jose Luis Camacho (Sandra) and Marcos Camacho (Melissa); his daughters, Veronica Gonzalez, Lilian Saldivar (Richard) and Luz Chavez (Rudy); three sisters, Elma Garcia, Noemi Zuniga and Rosalia Ruth; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. There will be no services. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. FRANCISCO DORIA RAMOS Francisco Doria Ramos, 82, entered into eternal rest, on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at Brownsville Nursing Center. He was born in Los Fresnos, Texas, and lived in Brownsville most of his life. Mr. Ramos was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, Trinidad Ramos Sr.; a nephew, Jose Ramos; and a sister-in-law, Petra Ramos. He is survived by his brother, Cleto Ramos; nieces and nephews Maria Ramos Kabes (Edward), Ofelia Ramos, Reynaldo Ramos (Juanita), David Ramos (Lupita), Ramiro Ramos (Bertha), Trinidad Ramos Jr. (Elva), Daniel Ramos, and Ruben Ramos. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Delta Funeral Director's North Chapel, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. Interment will follow at La Palma Cemetery. LARUE 'RUDY' DEVINEY LaRue "Rudy" DeViney went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2006. She passed away peacefully at her residence in Dallas. LaRue was born in Reagor Springs, Texas, on October 21, 1917. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dawson DeViney (who was dean at TSC from 1953 to 1965); a son, Patrick DeViney; and a sister. She is survived by her younger son, Don DeViney; daughter-in-law Marilyn; twin granddaughters Angela and Amanda; grandson Dawson; a sister, Tina Ruth (Jim) Fiegenschue; and three great-grandchildren. Visitations and funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Red Oak Boze Family Funeral. Burial will follow in Red Oak Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Red Oak Boze Family Funeral Home, 120 N. Hwy. 342, Red Oak, Texas, 75154, (972) 617-0100. GUADALUPE O. ROBLES Guadalupe O. Robles, 74, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Mrs. Robles was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in San Benito, Texas. Her faith carried her through her illness, and the love for her husband and children was immeasurable. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cirilo and Donata Ortega; her son, Simon Robles; one brother and one sister. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Francisco Robles Sr. of San Benito; two daughters, Elena (Victor) Treviño and Lupita Robles-Cortez, both of San Benito; six sons, Ignacio (Christina) Robles, Ursulo Robles, Frank Robles Jr., Jose Rene (Sandra) Robles, Daniel (Linda) Robles and Pablo (Mirna) Robles, all of San Benito; daughter-in-law Mari T. Robles of San Benito; grandchildren Liza (Jesse) Robles, Angelica Hernandez, Chriselda Robles, Victor Tizoc Treviño, Vicente Cuauhtemoc Treviño, Ursula Robles, Anna Veronica Robles, Sandy Jo Robles, Karin Robles, Jose Rene Robles Jr., Renee Robles Jr., Renee Robles, Felipe De Jesus Cortez, Jesus Cortez Jr., Maritza Sarai Robles, Daniel Tomas Robles III, Dalia Rodriguez, Rosa Rodriguez, Cindy Rodriguez and Gracie Robles; eight great-grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, Wednesday March 22, 2006, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Visitations will be followed by a funeral Mass to be celebrated at 1 p.m. at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 1300 Combes St., in San Benito, officiated by her brother-in-law Father Tomas Robles. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be her sons, Ignacio Robles, Ursulo Robles, Frank Robles Jr., Jose Rene Robles, Daniel Robles, and Pablo Robles. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston St., San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, March 21, 2006 JOHN ATKINS STEADMAN, 59, of Key West, Fla., who resided the later part of his life in Brownsville, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2006 at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. JUAN LUNA SR., 85, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2006 at Valley Re-gional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. FRANCISCO D. RAMOS, 82, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. HECTOR DAVID ROBLES SR. Hector David Robles Sr., 45, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2006. He was born on November 5, 1960 in Brownsville, Texas. He was a graduate of Homer Hanna High School. He was a lifetime resident of Brownsville and a successful prominent businessman. Hector was a wonderful husband and devoted father. Fishing and watching his boys play football were two of his favorite hobbies. He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Robles Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Olivia "Olie" Robles; a daughter, Barbie Robles; two sons, Hector David Robles Jr, and Joshua Brandon Robles; his mother, Bertha Robles; three brothers, Daniel Robles Jr., Ruben Robles, and Rolando Robles; three sisters, Yolanda Mejia, Diana McKeown, and Melba Robles. He is also survived by his brother from another mother, Mike Belleville and many nephews and nieces. Visitation was held from 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2006. Visitations will resume from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Tues-day, March 21, 2006 at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will be held at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Ruben Robles, Rolando Robles, Victor Gonzalez, Mario Gonzalez, Enfrain Gutierrez, and Richard Page. 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 LOPEZ JR. Guadalupe Lopez Jr., 54, went into eternal peace on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 5 a.m. in Weslaco, Texas. "Pete" was a lifelong resident of Brownsville and a Dallas Cowboys Fan. He worked for Edelstein's Better Furniture for more than 20 years. Mr. Lopez is preceded in death by his mother, Olaya C. Alvarado, and father, Guadalupe T. Lopez, Sr. He is survived by his wife Yolanda G. Lopez; his son, Hector Lopez both of Brownsville; and a sister, Hilda Weaver of San Antonio, Texas. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation was held from 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2006. A Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Holy Family Catho-lic Church in Brownsville. Committal service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gar-dens. Serving as pallbearers will be Albert Garcia, Ignacio Cadriel, Michael Cadriel, Lam-berto Guitron, Francisco Lopez Jr. and Art Lopez. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeter-ies, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. FRANCISCO ZAPATA Francisco Zapata, 49, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Dolores Q. Zapata; parents, Roberto Manuel Zapata and Maria Alicia Hernandez de Ramirez; his sisters and brothers, Jesse, Roberto, Antonia, Teresa, Elvira, Rosario, and Aurora Zapata and Santos, Maria Luisa, Rigoberto Hernandez; numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no local services. Funeral services for Mr. Zapata will be held at Funer-ales Inhumaciones Olvera in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico. Local Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Road. (956) 544-1171. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, March 20, 2006 GUADALUPE 'PETE' LOPEZ, JR., 54, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2006 in Weslaco, Texas. A holy rosary will be recited today Monday 20, 2006 at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Funeral services will be announced tommorrow. Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400 Dignity Memorial Provider. [bJESUS QUINTANILLA ESCOBEDO[/b], 32, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2006 in Brownsville. A 2 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held today Monday, March 20, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Buena Vista Cemetery. Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd., (956)544-1171. PEDRO 'PIE' GRACIA Pedro Gracia, affectionately known as "Pie," entered into eternal rest with the Lord at his residence on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at the age of 57. He was a very lovable per-son who enjoyed fishing, dancing, and playing guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and Genoveva Olivarez Gracia, and by a brother, Joaquin Gracia, Jr. Mr. Gracia is survived by his sisters and brother: Genoveva (Joe) Gracia, Ninfa Gra-cia, Ofelia G. (Eleno) Deanda, and Guadalupe (Rosa) Gracia. Survivors also include his nephews: Guadalupe Jr. and Arnoldo Gracia, Javier and Eleno Deanda, and Rudy and Gerardo Gutierrez; his nieces: Nora Gonzalez, Sylvia Lopez, Juanita Alejandro, and 24 second nephews and nieces, in addition to many other family members. Visitation will begin today, Monday, March 20, 2006 after 10 a.m., with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home. Mass of resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at Holy Family Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, 542-2583. FAUSTINA BARRIOS Faustina Barrios, 69, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father Faustino Barrios. Faustina is survived by her mother Eugenia Barrios, daughter Alicia Garcia, brothers Antonio (Antonia) Barrios and Rafael (Maria) Barrios. Sisters Juanita Barrios, Tomasa (Alfredo) Fernandez, Guadalupe (Feliciano) Alvarado, Rita (Ernesto) Garcia, Cleofas (Salvador) Amaro, Maria (Guadalupe) Limon, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Visitation was held Saturday and Sunday with a 7 p.m. rosary on Sunday. Chapel serv-ice will be held today Monday at 2 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home. Interment will follow to Santa Rosalia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jose Luis Fernandez, Antonio Barrios, Jr., Ernesto Garcia III, Al-fredo Fernandez Jr., Felix Alvarado and Reynaldo Cantu. Arrangements are under the direction of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd. (956)542-2583. OFELIA L. CORDERO Ofelia L. Cordero, 86, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 19, 2006. She had been a Brownsville resident most of her life. Ofelia was preceded in death by her husband, Mario Cordero, and two daughters, Paula Garcia and Maria Aldama. She is survived by four sons, Mario Cordero, Jr., Jaime Cordero, Genaro Cordero, and Bonifacio Cordero, Sr.; three daughters, Bertha Noriega, Alma Cordero, and Flora Cordero; a sister and a brother; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren and other relatives. Visitation will be held today, March 20, 2006, from 2-9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Fu-neral services will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Domingo Casanova, Javier Salas, Jose Joaquin Noriega, Juan An-tonio Morales, Lee Cordero, and Jaime Cordero, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Justin Muñoz, Roy Brandon Cordero, Bonifacio Cordero, Jr., and Ulysses Cordero. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Fu-neral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St, (542-5511). ANTONIO SANCHEZ, SR. Antonio Sanchez, Sr. entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX. He is survived by his family: wife Esperanza Amalia Sanchez of 24 years of mar-riage, children, Antonio Sanchez, Jr., Ernesto Sanchez, Elijio Sanchez, Deyanira San-chez and Samantha P. Sanchez all of Brownsville TX; his parents, Cipriano Sanchez Del Angel and Esther Rocha Rivera, two brothers, Jose Sanchez, Francisco Sanchez and three sisters, Lydia Sanchez de Rodriguez, Rosalva Sanchez de Reyes and Clara San-chez all of Matamoros, Tamp., Mexico and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitations were held on March 19, 2006 at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Arch Angels" from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a Holy Rosary recited at 7 p.m. A Chapel Funeral Service will be held today Monday, March 20, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Guerra "Chapel of the Arch Angels" with interment to follow at Buena Vista Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Antonio Sanchez, Jr., Ernesto Sanchez, Elijio Sanchez, Juan de la Rosa, Juan Antonio Ramirez, Antonio Ramirez, Manuel Briseno and Erik Ramirez. 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. 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The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, March 19, 2006 GALE H. SPARKS, 82, of Odessa, passed away on March 16, 2006, at Sienna Care Center in Odessa. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa with the Rev. Don Frankhauser of Antioch Christian Church officiating. The family has requested memorials be sent to the Diabetes Associa-tion. Services entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home (432)362-2331. PEDRO "PIE" GRACIA, 57, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on March 18, 2006 in Brownsville. Arrangements have been entrusted to Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 542-2583. GUADALUPE "PETE" LOPEZ, JR., 54, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2006 in Weslaco, Texas. 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. \IRMA M. CRUZ Irma M. Cruz, age 42, a homemaker and resident of Kingsville, Texas left to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 16, 2006. She passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas. Mrs. Cruz was born February 14, 1964 in Brownsville, Texas. She was a devout member of the First Assembly of God Church, Kingsville. Mrs. Cruz was preceded in death by father Ramiro Martinez and maternal grandfather Hipolito Zamora. She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years and high school sweetheart, Antonio Cruz of Kingsville and formerly of Brownsville, Texas; daughter, Veronica Lynn Cruz of Kingsville; two sons, Marco Antonio Cruz and Gabriel Antonio Cruz both of Kingsville; mother Ramona Z. Martinez of Brownsville; three sisters, Lydia (Roel) Benavidez and Sylvia (Ro-lando) Martinez all of Brownsville, and Delma M. (Robert) Reney of Los Fresnos, Texas; brother, Ramiro (Diana) Martinez Jr. of Brownsville; paternal grandmother Josefina Martinez of Brownsville; and several nieces and nephews. Public visitation took place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at the Tur-cotte-Piper Mortuary with Pastor Edwin Cann officiating. Public visitation will take place from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2006 at Funer-aria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2006 at the Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Burial will follow in Brownsville at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Honorary pallbearer will be Manuel Cruz - her father-in-law. Active pallbearers will be Robert Reney, Ramiro Martinez Jr., Rolando Espino, Roel Benavidez, Manuel Cruz Jr., John Robles, Rafael Rendon and Steven Reney. Irma left a beautiful legacy to those she knew and touched. Her love for her family and especially for the Lord was well known through the love and compassion that flowed through her. We would like to thank the nurses from Doctor's Regional Hospital, 3rd floor - North and ICU for the love and special at-tention that they gave Irma during her stay at the hospital, First Assembly of God Church, and friends for their prayers and support. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established in memory of Irma M. Cruz. Please make checks payable to Chemcel Fed. Credit Union, Account No. 14918, 1036 S. 14th Street, Kingsville, Texas 78363. Services are entrusted to Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, 205 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville, Texas. ANTONIO SANCHEZ, SR. Antonio Sanchez, Sr. entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX. He is survived by his family: wife Esperanza Amalia Sanchez of 24 years of marriage, children Antonio Sanchez, Jr., Ernesto Sanchez, Elijio Sanchez, Deyanira Sanchez and Samantha P. Sanchez all of Brownsville TX. His parents, Cipriano Sanchez Del Angel and Esther Rocha Rivera, two brothers, Jose Sanchez, Francisco Sanchez and three sisters, Lydia San-chez de Rodriguez, Rosalva Sanchez de Reyes and Clara Sanchez all of Matamoros, Tamp., Mexico and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitations will be held today, March 19, 2006 at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of the Arch Angels" from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a Holy Rosary recited at 7 p.m. A Chapel Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 20, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Guerra "Chapel of the Arch Angels" with place of interment pending. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd. (956) 544-1171 JOSEFA SANCHEZ Josefa Sanchez, 77, of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, entered into eternal rest on March 18, 2006 in Brownsville, Texas. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Mrs. Sanchez is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Leonarda Quintanilla, her husband, Jesus Sanchez; daughters, Aurora and Alicia Sanchez. She is survived by her sons, Jesus, Gregorio, Hector, and Carlos Sanchez; daughters, Oralia, Maria Isabel, and Lilia. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and many other family members. A recitation of the Holy Rosary was held on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A chapel service will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Juan Sanchez, Javier Gonzalez, Cesar Gonzalez, Gregorio Sanchez, Jr., Carlos Sanchez, Jesus Sanchez, Jose A. Sanchez, and Carlos Sanchez, 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. MARCIAL H. ALVARADO Marcial H. Alvarado, beloved husband, father, and grandfather completed his life's journey on earth, March 17, 2006 at the age of 87. He is now resting peacefully in the arms of our Lord. "Marshall," as he was called by some of his relatives and friends, was known for his sense of humor and quick wit. Be-fore his illness took its toll, he loved to tell stories about the hardships his family faced during the Depression and, espe-cially, about his wartime experiences and buddies. During WWII, Marcial served in the Army as a Squad Leader and Staff Sergeant with Company F 172nd Infantry. His company participated in the battles and campaigns of Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, Southern Philippines, and Lu-zon. As a result, Marcial received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with 4 Bronze Stars and 1 Bronze Arrowhead, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and 4 Overseas Service Bars. He was honora-bly discharged on October 19, 1945. Upon being discharged, he returned to Brownsville and married Ernestina Garcia on August 7, 1946. They were married for 59 years and had 3 daughters and 1 son. He worked for P.U.B as an electrician and in 1952 he joined the Brownsville Fire Department. During his tenure as a fireman, he held various positions including that of driver, firefighter instructor, lieutenant, and captain. He retired after 30 years of service. Marshall was also a talented sportsman. During his younger days, he played baseball with different local teams. Later on, he took up golf. He participated in and won five P.A.G.A tournaments held at the Riverview Golf Course between 1961 and 1969. Marshall fulfilled the ultimate golfer's dream- a hole in one. He also enjoyed playing pool, cards, going fishing, and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Marcial shared all these sport activities with his children as they were growing up. Marcial was preceded in death by his father, Andres Alvarado, Sr.; his beloved mother Consuelo H. Alvarado; a brother Andres Alvarado, Jr.; and his cousin, Alfredo Garcia who was reared by Marcial's mother and who he loved like a brother. Marcial is survived by his wife, Ernestina G. Alvarado; his daughters: Aida Yzaguirre, Sylvia and son-in-law, Francisco J. Cepeda, and Belinda Alvarado. He is also survived by one son, Joe M. Alvarado, Jr. Marshall has four granddaughters whom he adored: Jennifer, Stacy, and Valerie Yzaguirre and Celina Denise Cepeda. He has one great-grandson, Marc Anthony Gonzalez. Marshall is also survived by his only sister, Mary and brother-in-law, Carroll Pfeifer and nephew, Don Pfeifer all of San Mateo, California plus numerous other nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 19, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. at Fu-neraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass will held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A fireman's funeral will follow with burial at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Full military honors will be provided by V.F.W. 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. JESUS QUINTANILLA ESCOBEDO Jesus Quintanilla Escobedo, 32, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2006 due to a tragic auto accident in Brownsville, TX. He was preceded in death by his father Jesus Quintanilla. He is survived by his loving wife, Kristy Gonzalez, two children; Samantha Quintanilla and Jessica Victoria Quintanilla, his mother Englantina Escobedo, one sister, Amelia Quintanilla (Eusebio Gonzalez) one brother, Arnulfo Quintanilla Esco-bedo (Nora Elia Rangel) his in-laws, Cynthia Martinez and Alberto Gonzalez, his nephews and nieces, Jesus Guadalupe Gonzalez, Stephaney Gonzalez, Eusebio Gonzalez, Jr., Angel Alberto Gonzalez and Leslie Quintanilla. Visitations will be held today Sunday, March 19, 2006 at Guerra "Chapel of the Holy Family" from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 20, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the time pend-ing with interment to follow. 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. 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The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, March 18, 2006 MARCIAL H. ALVARADO, 87, of Brownsville passed away on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Val-ley Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. WINFRED RIDDLE, 92, of Brownsville, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., (956) 541-5400. ANTONIO SANCHEZ, 50, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. CHARLEEN MAY ADAMS, 79, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2006 at her residence in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under Guerra Funeral Home, 3955 Coffee Port Road, (956) 544-1171. FAUSTINA BARRIOS Faustina Barrios, 69, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. She was preceded in death by her father, Faustino Barrios. Faustina, is survived by her mother, Eugenia Barrios; her daughter, Alicia Garcia; brothers, Antonio (Antonia) Barrios and Rafael Barrios; her sisters, Juanita Barrios, Tomasa (Alfredo) Fernandez, Guadalupe (Feliciano) Alvarado, Rita (Ernesto) Garcia, Cleofas (Salvador) Amaro, and Maria (Guadalupe) Limon; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Treviño Funeral Home. Visitation will resume from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2006. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2006 at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Rosalia Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, (956) 542-2583. ELISA C. CASTRO Elisa C. Castro, 69, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2006 at Valley Regional Medi-cal Center. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, her greatest love were her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cristobal and Margarita Hinojosa Cisneros and by a son, Javier Castro. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Francisco Castro; a son, Cesar (Rosie) Castro; two daugh-ters, Sonia (Juan) Alonso and Elsa Castro; a brother, Noe Cisneros; three sisters, Irma Cisneros, Evange-lina Martinez and Juanita C. Ramirez; several nieces and nephews; five grandchildren, Javier Castro Jr., Amanda Castro, Anel Alonso, Ariza Alonso and Angela Castro; and one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Castro. Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, March 18, 2006 at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Bur-ial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, (956) 542-2583. RAMIRO SALAS Ramiro Salas, 67, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Mr. Salas is survived by his wife, Trinidad Salas; eight sons, Mario Valdez, Eugenio Valdez, Paulo Fal-duto, Eutemio Falduto, Alejandro Falduto, Ernesto Falduto, Rolando Falduto and Ramiro Rodriguez; five daughters, Julia Cantu, Rachel Gamez, Antonia Vega, Catarina Falduto, and Cipriana Mata; a sister, Glo-ria Zapata; two brothers, Ruben Salas and Salvador Zapata; 36 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2006 at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday March 20, 2006 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Inter-ment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Benny Cantu Jr., Eric Cantu, Natale Falduto, Alex Falduto Jr., Joe Anthony Falduto, and Ernie Falduto Jr. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. FRANCISCO ZAPATA Francisco Zapata, 49, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Valley Re-gional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Dolores Q. Zapata; parents, Roberto Manuel Zapata and Maria Alicia Hernandez de Zapata; his sisters and brothers, Jesse, Roberto, Antonia, Teresa, Elvira, Rosario, and Aurora Zapata and Santos, Maria Luisa, Rigoberto Hernandez; numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no local services. Funeral services for Mr. Zapata will be held at Funerales Inhumaciones Olvera in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico. Local funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Cof-fee Port Road. (956) 544-1171. JOHN FRANCIS John Francis, 67, passed away today, March 17, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church and worked in Mexico Missions for 30 years. John served his country as a captain in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and flew many missions over Vietnam. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. SGT. RUBEN GUAJARDO JR. Sgt. Ruben Guajardo, Jr. entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2006. Sgt. Guajardo was born on September 19, 1982 to Ruben A. and Maria Guajardo in Brownsville, Texas. He joined the Army in June 2001 and was stationed in Ft. Steward, Georgia. He was deployed twice to Iraq as a medic. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Josephina Cisneros-Gracia; cousin, Marisela Ramirez; uncle, Jesus A. Guajardo. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Ruben A. and Maria Guajardo; sister, Cynthia Guajardo; brother, Leroy Guajardo; his paternal grandparents, Tomas S. and Adela A. Guajardo; maternal grandfa-ther, Napoleon Gracia; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A Mass will be held at 4 p.m. today, Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, Cemeter-ies, Mausoleums, and Crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521, (956) 541-5400. CONSUELO DELAUNAY COCHRAN Consuelo Delaunay Cochran passed away on March 11, 2006 after a brief illness. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on December 3, 1916, to Edouard and Sophia Geronima Delaunay. Consuelo was a life-long resident of the Valley. She left Brownsville just before the outbreak of World War II to work in California. While there, she met Garnet Buckley Cochran and they were married in Richmond a short time later. Both were associ-ated with Standard Oil of California, and upon Buck's retirement from the company, they traveled the U.S. extensively before settling in Los Fresnos. They enjoyed painting, and encouraged all their nieces and nephews to do so as well. Consuelo is preceded in death by her husband Buck as well as her brother, Dieudonne and sister, Lydia. She leaves behind two brothers, Albert and Hector Delaunay and a sister, Alice Shugert of El Paso, Texas, as well as numerous extended family. A rosary was held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Darling Mouser Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be David Gerard Delaunay, Enrique Rodriguez, Pedro Gonzalez, Joshua Gonzalez, David Boyd and David Soto. Honorary pallbearers will be Hector Delaunay, Eduardo Alberto Delaunay, Patricia Delaunay, Urika Delaunay, Michael Delaunay, Daniel Delaunay, David Lee Delaunay and Audrey Soto. Funeral arrangements under the direction 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