The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, February 7, 2006 FLORINDA RIOS Florinda Rios, 102, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 at her home residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Simon Rios; a son Teofilo Rios; brothers, Ignacio Carmona, and Encarnacion Carmona; and a daughter-in-law Phyllis Rios. Mrs. Rios is survived by her loving sons, Antonio (Irma), Isidro, Ernesto (Patricia), Salvador (Olga), Guadalupe (Guadalupe), Benito (Janie), Juan (Gracie) Rios; and a daughter-in-law, Margarita. Among the survivors are brothers, Guadalupe and Leonardo Carmona; a sister, Elena Carmona; 25 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and three great great Grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. She was a devoted Catholic and member of Guadalupanas for numerous years. Serving as pallbearers are Wally Jr. Rios, Juan Carlos Rios, Joseph Rios, Xavier Rios, Ernesto Rios and Everado Rios. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Mon Feb 06, 2006 Obituaries, January 6, 2006 BEN LUCERO, 91, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was a native of Lincoln, N.M. and had lived in Brownsville most of his life. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. FLORINDA RIOS, 102, passed away on Sunday, February 05, 2006, at her residence in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral arrangements are 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. PHILLIP J. HENSLER Mr. Phillip J. Hensler, 74, a native of St. Peter, Minnesota and longtime resident of Brownsville, Texas, entered into eternal life on February 4, 2006 at Sunshine Haven. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service to his country. He worked as dispatcher for the police department and fire department in Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annette Hensler of Brownsville, a son, Phillip J. Hensler Jr. of Minnesota, his stepchildren, Ann Kuasnicka of Arizona, Paulette LeFluer of Florida, Jean Baynes of North Carolina, Patrick Baynes, Mary Kendall, Peg Verschelde and Barbra Baynes, all of Minnesota; a brother, Oliver Hensler of Rockport, Texas, and sister Mary Fenske of Minnesota. Also, 25 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Minnesota. Arrangements have been entrusted to Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, (956) 542-2583. Posted on Feb 06, 06 | 12:00 am | The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Sat Feb 04, 2006 Obituaries, February 4, 2006 FRANK JAMES HENGGELER, 50, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2006 in San Antonio. Funeral arrangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home 945 Palm Blvd., (956) 546-7111. RUBY KEETON, 69, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 at her residence in Laguna Vista. The family will have a private memorial followed by her ashes scattered at sea off of South Padre Island. Funeral services under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 South Sam Houston Blvd., (956) 399-1331. RICARDO FLORES Ricardo Flores, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Mr. Flores is preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe Flores; parents, Elifonso and Enemencia Flores; brother, Manuel Flores and granddaughter, Patricia Flores. He is survived by his children, Evangelina Flores, Alma G. Resendez (Jorge) both of Brownsville, Rosalinda Chavez (Arturo) of Kemah, Texas, Enemencia Gutierrez (Francisco), Juan Flores both of Brownsville, Yolanda Flores of Dallas, Texas, Elifonso Flores of San Benito, Texas and Natividad Turrubiate (Julian) of Port Isabel, Texas; 25 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Santos and Antonia both of Brownsville, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. RUBEN GOMEZ SR. Ruben Gomez Sr., 63, passed away, Wednesday, February 1, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Josefina Gomez; son, Juan Ruben Gomez (Isabel); three daughters, Yazmin Sanchez (Obed), Lilly Peña (Rafael), and Christina Gomez; grandchildren, Zabrina, Kimberly, Rafael, Karina, Marina, Catherine, Gael, and Alan. Among the survivors are his mother, Paula Rios Gomez; and sisters, Maria Lopez and Letty Torres. Visitation was held from noon to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday February 2, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, located at 1200 E. Lincoln, Brownsville, Texas. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Tx., 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider. JOSEFA C. GARCIA Josefa C. Garcia, 80, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 in Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her loving husband, Diego L. Garcia; parents, Moises Cisneros, and Justa Suarez; sons, Antonio (Mary Lou), Diego (Irma), Ruben (Doris), Antonio "Tony" (Diana), Arnoldo (Mary); daughters, Mary Ester Almanza (Rafael), Letty Mayans (Raul), Gracie Rivera (Pablo), Rosie Garcia; brothers, Aniceto Torres, and Arnoldo Garcia; sisters, Cecilia Forbes, Maria Martinez, Maria Nestora; 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation and a holy rosary was held Friday, Feb. 3, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521, (956) 541-5400. BARBARA A. "BOBBIE" HUSTON LOCHT On January 26 2006 Bobbie Locht succumbed to cancer. There were many up-turns and several down-turns during her valiant battle for life. Her family was always her focus. Bobbie instilled strong family values and cohesiveness that endure to this day. Of special joy to her was the raising of her four sons, John Jr., Michael, Kevin and David. The rules never changed when the numbers on calendar changed and time has proven her to be correct. Bobbie was born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 19, 1934 and was adopted by her loving parents I. Louis Huston and his gracious wife Alice. She grew up in Texas and graduated from Brownsville High School in 1952. She continued her education in Texas and received her Registered Nurse Diploma in 1955 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Houston in 1956. Upon graduation Bobbie became a head nurse in a tuberculosis hospital and then the office nurse for an internal medicine doctor in Harlingen Texas. In June 1957 she married John, and became an Air Force wife, dropped out of nursing for a while and began raising her family. Harlingen AFB was in need of a temporary nurse in 1960. Bobbie was asked to fill the position and she was back into nursing again. After a move to Mather AFB, CA, Bobbie settled at Homestead AFB in 1962 just in time for the Cuban Crisis. Bobbie continued her active life in community affairs and the Officers' Wives Club where she was elected to several offices including president. Bobbie became a veteran at coping with hurricanes and protecting her sons while John evacuated with the B-52s. Another move in 1967 brought her to Fort Walton Beach Fl while John was in Southeast Asia. 1969 saw her become the first school nurse for then Okaloosa-Walton Junior College. Among her responsibilities were attending all home basketball games in her nurses uniform, including cap, with her medical bag. Bobbie was well liked by the students. Some came by her home on weekends just to chat a while. Her four boys were really impressed when members of the basketball team dropped in to throw the ball around with them. This stint in nursing was interrupted by a move to RAF Upper Heyford England, where she continued her active life. Little league baseball demanded much of Bobbie's time in England. Her four boys were playing on three different teams on two different bases. To support all this required a lot of driving on a tight time schedule. She was always afraid of getting a ticket, but she didn't. While living on RAF Croughton, a near by sister base to Upper Heyford, she became active in the Croughton chapel program. She did everything from washing and ironing alter linens to hosting dinners and just plain get-togethers with the base chaplains as well as English associate chaplains. These friendships have lasted well after she returned to the United States. One of these chaplains, Father Joe McGahren, (Col USAF Ret) is flying from New York to conduct Bobbie's funeral Mass. As a squadron commander's wife her responsibilities were wide and varied. When two squadron members met a tragic deaths at separate times Bobbie was way ahead; she had everything organized and was a soothing effect on everyone present. In 1974 Bobbie found herself back in the Fort Walton Beach area busily raising her sons. With two of her boys now in college and two in high school she heeded the call back into nursing. In 1979 Bobbie began working on 4 South, then a medical/surgical floor of the then Humana Hospital. She quickly proved herself to be a very knowledgeable, capable, caring and efficient nurse. Bobbie earned the respect of her fellow nurses, doctors and all those associated with her. Under her leadership as 4 South Charge Nurse the station was awarded the "BDN" plaque by family members of one of the patients. "BDN" translates to "Best Damn Nurse". In addition to her charge nurse duties Bobbie accepted the responsibility of quality control for the floor. She created an office at home, as Bobbie was not going to let paper work and meetings interfere with her nursing. Eventually Bobbie requested a transfer to the 11-7 shift as a staff nurse and cut her schedule to four nights a week. She then was able to enjoy nursing until her retirement in 1997. Bobbie enjoyed being around her sons' friends and was affectionately called "Moma Locht" by them. Bobbie is survived by John, her husband of 48 years, 7 months, 17 days, 22 hours and 30 minutes; her son, John, Jr. and his wife Joni of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; her son Michael and his wife Martina along with granddaughters Natasha and Sabrina of Destin; her son Kevin and his wife Sherry along with grandsons Josh Daily and Huston Locht and granddaughter Madison Locht of Fort Walton Beach; her son David and his wife Gwen along with grandson David, Jr. and granddaughter Danielle of Destin; her sister Sandie Huston of El Cerrito, Calif. who did a marvelous job of caring for her at the hospital for hours upon hours; and a very close family friend Margaret Clements of Fort Walton Beach. Additionally she is survived by four nieces and their families in Texas and Alabama. Bobbie's family wishes to extend their deepest gratefulness and appreciation to all the wonderful individuals at the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center who cared for Bobbie during three hospitalizations since November 2005. The care and professionalism witnessed by all of us was simply superb. Bobbie's final days were peaceful as she silently slipped into a better life. Our family and her many, many friends have lost a wonderful person but her legacy will live on for a long, long time. The Locht Family will be receiving friends on Sunday, January 29, 2006 at Emerald Coast Funeral Home from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Bobbie's friends and extended families are welcomed to join her family to express the celebration of her amazing life. We are so blessed to have known her. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition OBITUARIES Obituaries, February 2, 2006 CONCEPCION R. VERA, 97, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at Ebony Lake Nursing Home. She was a Brownsville resident most of her life. Funeral arrangements are pending under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. MERCEDES ROSA RUENES, 91, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Olmito was a Brownsville resident. Funeral arrangements under Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. VICTOR C. LUGO Victor C. Lugo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2006, peacefully at his residence. "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23 He was an extraordinary and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. Left to mourn his memory are his beloved wife, Concepcion Lugo; his daughter, Enna M. Lugo; his grandson, Alexander Zorola Lugo; his mother, Ester Lugo Constante; and seven brothers and sisters. A Mass in his memory will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral, 1218 E. Jefferson St., in Brownsville. Funeral services were held at Capillas Del Rosario in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. CRUZ CAMACHO Cruz Camacho, 67, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He is preceded in death by his father, Gilberto R. Camacho; mother Simona Z. Camacho; and a brother, Jesus Medrano. Mr. Camacho is survived by his loving wife, Ursula M. Camacho; children Oscar C. Mireles (Eloisa), Eva C. Hernandez (Juan) and Alvina Camacho, all of Brownsville, and Martin Camacho (Sara) of Edinburg; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Among the survivors are his brothers, Lorenzo Medrano of Brownsville, Isaac Z. Camacho of Port Isabel, Lucio Z. Camacho of Austin, Frank Z. Camacho of Dallas, Quirino Z. Camacho of Raymondville, Adan Z. Camacho and Domingo Z. Camacho, both of Port Isabel; sisters Maria Cirilda Bella and Amalia Camacho of Washington, Herlinda Lock of Port Isabel and Lydia Heald of Austin. Mr. Camacho was a member of the American Legion in Port Isabel, Post 498, conducted by Indalencio Lopez. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78521, (956) 541-5400. PAULINE H. SALAZAR Pauline H. Salazar, 50, entered into eternal rest on January 30, 2006, in Copperas Cove, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Hamby and Paula Martinez Hamby. Most of her life she served in the food service for the military and also worked in the Courses of Clear Creek Golf Course in Fort Hood, Texas. She is survived by her husband, U.S. Army retired, Ventura Salazar; son Eddie V. Salazar; brother, William Hamby Jr. of Pidcoke, Texas; sisters Yolanda Rodriguez of Copperas Cove, Texas, Patricia Hamby Villarreal and Rosemary Hamby, both of Brownsville, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jesse Daniels Salazar, Robert Ventura Salazar and Felicia Marie Salazar, all of Copperas Cove, Texas. Visitation will begin after 9 a.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2006 at St. Luke Catholic Church with cremation to follow. Serving as Mrs. Salazar's pallbearers will be Ponciano Villarreal, William Hamby Jr., William Hamby III, Eddie V. Salazar, Guadalupe Salazar and Greg Simpson. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Hamby, Tony Hamby, Raymundo Salazar, Jesus Martinez, Miguel Salazar and Mark Salazar. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, Texas, 78520, (956) 546-7111. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ogan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/939 Message Board Post: I'm hoping to connect with decendants of Madison W. Ogan, born in Missouri in 1840, migrated to Texas circa 1905-1910. He died in Cameron County in 1910 and was last listed in census records as living with Cora Ogan, wife of Madison's son, Ben Ogan. Another son, my great-great-grandfather, lived and died in Hempstead County, Arkansas. Cora and Ben Ogan had at least two children (I have a photo showing these children) possibly more. The name "Ogan" is often misspelled on old documents and/or transcripts. Here are the most common misspellings: Agan, Ogin, O'gan and Hogan. Anyone with information of this branch of the Ogan family, please contact me. Thanks!

Good morning... I'm looking for someone who would be will to look up a marriage for me? This would have been in Brownsville.... Minnie M Crofoot / Robert Kohler date 1946 to about 1949 ? Thank you for your time & any help that you can provide! Linda

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/938 Message Board Post: Looking for information on Juan and Sarah Vasquez living in Cameron County in 1880. Sarah was from Corpus Christi and Juan from Mexico. Juan died about 1885 and Sarah married an Escamillo and moved to Travis County. Children by Juan were Frank, George, Cecilia, and Amelia. Any information would be helpful. Thanks

Wed Feb 01, 2006 Obituaries, February 1, 2006 ROSS GERALD MASON, 64, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Funeral arrangements are pending under Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, (956) 399-1331. PAULA T. GARZA Paula T. Garza, 87, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2006 in Brownsville. Mrs. Garza was preceded in death by her husband, Dionicio Garza, in 1991. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was a beloved mother and grandmother to all her nephews and nieces from the Gonzalez, Garcia, Torres and Huitron families. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78520, (956) 546-7111. PETE P. VALDEZ Pete P. Valdez, 77, a retired United States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, passed away in Canon City, Colorado, January 12, 2006. Mr. Valdez, who was born in Brownsville, Texas, on March 11, 1928, enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1946 and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1974. Mr. Valdez was assigned primarily to the Strategic Air Command and had postings all over the world, including Germany, Hawaii, Spain, the Philippines and Japan. Mr. Valdez was also posted to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Cannon Air Force Base, the Pentagon and Langley Air Force Base. Mr. Valdez was one of the first noncommissioned officers in the Air Force to receive the new ranks of Senior and Chief Master Sergeants and usually served as the Base Sergeant Major at his postings, including when he retired at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas. At his retirement in 1974, Mr. Valdez was recognized as one of the most senior noncommissioned officers in the Air Force. Following his retirement, Mr. Valdez became the national sales manager for Night Hawk Foods Corp. in Austin, Texas, from 1974 to 1980. Mr. Valdez graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Brownsville, Texas, in 1945. His father, Pedro Valdez, was a manager for Edelstein Furniture in Brownsville, and his mother, Hortencia Valdez, was very active in Texas politics. Both of his parents are deceased. Mr. Valdez had one brother, Fred Thompson, now deceased, and five sisters, and many nieces and nephews, including his nephew, Homer Manautou. Four of his sisters, Veronica Garza, Hortencia Ruiz, Rachel Manatou and Celina Martinez currently live in Brownsville, Texas, and one sister, Norma Tims, lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Valdez is survived by his wife, Sheila Bradley Valdez, whom he married in 1982; his first wife, Donna Velle Valdez, who currently resides in Austin, Texas; and five children, Peter Valdez of Castle Rock, Colo., Donna Valdez of Arlington, Va., Bill Valdez of Takoma Park Md., Robert Valdez of Austin, Texas, and Linda Ioannesyani of St. Petersburg, Russia. He is also survived by two stepchildren, Stacey Bernstein of Lafayette, Colo., and Bradley Bernstein of Missoula, Mont. He also had 11 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. A private family memorial service was held for Mr. Valdez at Holt Funeral Home in Canon City, Colo. On Jan. 16, 2006, his ashes will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., in mid February, with full military honors. Friends and family are invited to contact Bill Valdez to learn more about the Arlington Ceremony. Arrangements handled by Holt Family Funeral Home. DIONICIO GARZA Dionicio Garza, 87, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, in Brownsville, Texas. He was a World War II veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Narciso Garza and Isabel Sanchez, and brother Guadalupe Garza. Mr. Garza is survived by his loving wife, Guadalupe Liendo Garza; a daughter, Maria Isabel (Ernesto) Lopez; sons Dionicio (Adelina), Carlos (Francis) and Oscar Garza; and six grandchildren, Michael, Michelle, Rene, Homero, Carlos, Vanessa, Leslie and Charlie; four great-grandchildren, Logan, Lee, Brittany and Emily. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Dionicio Garza, Oscar Garza, Carlos Garza, Carlos Garza Jr., Rene Garza and Homero Rivera (JR). He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. 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. CELIA G. CAMACHO Celia G. Camacho, 79, of Port Isabel passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006. Mrs. Camacho was a lifetime resident of Port Isabel, member of the PTA, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, and a number one fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Mrs. Camacho was preceded in death by her husband, Faustino T. Camacho; one daughter, Minerva Martinez; one son, Faustino Camacho Jr.; five brothers, Gualberto Gonzalez, Robert Gonzalez, Juan Gonzalez, Vicente Gonzalez and Dionicio Gonzalez; four sisters, Lydia Lieck, Angelita Barrera, Altagracia Gonzalez and Maxie Garza; and by her parents, Juan Escamilla, and Antonia Gonzalez. She is survived by two daughters, Alta C. Martinez and Gloria (Frankie) Cisneros, both of Port Isabel; one son, Patricio Camacho of Brownsville; one brother, Manuel Gonzalez of Brownsville; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson, and by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be from noon through 4:30 p.m. today, Feb. 1, 2006, at Thomae Garza funeral Home Chapel, and from 6 to 9 p.m. with a Holy Rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. Interment will follow at the Port Isabel City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Guillermo (Memo) Perez, Evaristo Gorham, Dolores Dominguez, Isaac Camacho, Jesse Camacho, Manuel Garza, Roberto Vela and Andres Barrera. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331. ALEX SILVA Alex Silva, 10, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2006, in Los Fresnos, Texas. He was a very active child and loved by all who knew him. He was a fifth-grade student at Palmer-Laakso Elementary, and his favorite sport was football. In addition to sports and academics he enjoyed attending CCD classes at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. "We love you and we'll forever miss you. May you rest in peace." He is survived by his mother, Maria A. Silva; father Pedro Silva Jr.; brothers Pedro Silva III, Ramiro Silva Terrones, Ruben Silva, Rodgeilo Silva and Jimmy Silva; sisters Juanita Silva, Esmeralda Silva, Rachel Silva, Sandra Silva; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many good friends. A rosary will be held for Alex this evening at 7 p.m., February 1, 2006, at his parent's residence, Maria and Pedro Silva Jr., 29962 Track 43 in Los Fresnos. The Funeral Mass will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2006, at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Los Fresnos with interment to follow in the family's private cemetery. Services have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331. Posted on Feb 01, 06 | 12:00 am |

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ROMO Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GhB.2ACE/937 Message Board Post: My uncle Ricardo T. Romo (age 20) died in March 1974 coming home from Ft. Hood Military Base. It was a one vehicle accident - 3 passengers, the two other gentlemen survived. I was told that one young man was from San Benito. I am trying to obtain as much information about him as possible. I do have personal belongings, but would love to speak with someone who knew him while in Ft. Hood. Any information is greatly appreciated. Sonia Romo-Garcia Sonialei77@hotmail.com

Tue Jan 31, 2006 Obituaries, January 31, 2006 INFANT BRANDON WILLIAM HERNANDEZ, 1, of Port Isabel passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2006 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. Funeral arrangements under Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, TX (956) 399-1331. EDNA M. FARRELL, 83, of Port Isabel passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. There will be no local services. Arrangements are being handled by Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors of San Benito, (956) 399-1331. ANGELA CAZARES passed away on Jan. 28, 2006 at Valley Regional Hospital. There will be no local services. Services will be at Escobedo Funeral Home. Arrangements are being done by Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. PAULA T. GARZA Paula T. Garza, 87, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2006 in Brownsville. Mrs. Garza was preceded in death by her husband, Dionicio Garza in 1991. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was a beloved mother and grandmother to all her nephews and nieces from the Gonzalez, Garcia, Torres and Huitron families. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 546-7111. LYNETTE GARZA Lynette Garza, 5, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 29, 2006 at her residence. Lynette was born in Brownsville, Texas and was a student at Benavides Elementary She is survived by her parents, Lisa and Javier Banda; two brothers, Hector Garza and Javier Banda Jr.; one sister, America Banda; maternal grandparents, Trinidad and Oralia Lucio; paternal grandparents, Francisco and Guadalupe Banda, all of Brownsville; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Sweet little flower of heavenly birth, she was too fair to bloom on earth, and, oh the wrench, and angel came, and took our dear child home. Dear is the grave, where our darling is laid, sweet is the memory that never will fade, her little soul, so pure and sweet, will blossom at the Saviour's feet. Another sweet flower has withered, a gem from the casket set free, a lamb in the fold of the Shepherd, who said, "Let the children come to Me." Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St, (956) 542-5511. CANDELARIO PEREZ Candelaria Perez, 80, of Brownsville, passed away on Jan. 27, 2006 at Valley Regional Hospital. He was born on Oct. 25, 1925. He was a US Veteran that served with the Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ciria Perez; parents, Pedro and Anita Perez; son, Jose Manuel Perez; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Mendoza. He is survived by a brother, Clemente Perez, of Chicago, Ill.; daughters, Mary (David) Gamez, Rosa (angel) Gamez, and Anita Perez; grandchildren, David Gamez, Jr., Yvette Mendoza, Lupita Gamez, April Zalest Gamez, and Steven Seagal Gamez; great grandchildren, Alma Lizbeth Barcenas. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Jan. 31, 2006 at Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 542-2222. MAX RAY LUNDSTROM, JR. Max Ray Lundstrom, Jr., 38, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He was born on Aug. 11, 1967 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was to complete his second year as principal at Mayra Green Middle School in Raymondville. He is preceded in death by his mother Janice D. Minton. Mr. Lundstrom is survived by his loving wife Dolores Lundstrom; father, Max Ray Lundstrom Sr. and numerous family and friends Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be conducted by Pastor Carlos Cortez, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301

Obituaries, January 30, 2006 VIRGINIA JASSO, 84, passed away Sunday, Jan 29, 2006, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. There will be no local Services, Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., 542-2222, was in charge of transfer arrangements, to Escobedo Funeral Home in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico BRANDON WILLIAM HERNANDEZ, 1, of Port Isabel, passed away on Jan. 24, 2006. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at Our Lady Star of Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. Services have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors of San Benito, (956) 399-1331. ANNA K. TRICE Anna K. Trice, 82, of Port Isabel, Texas, passed away on Jan. 27, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born on July 1, 1923, to Paul and Sibyl Lackey Janes, in Commerce, Texas. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She was an educator for 28 years in Mission, Port Isabel, and Los Fresnos, and retired in 1982. She was formerly employed in Retail Sales with Becky's Place on South Padre Island. She was a member of Business and Professional Women of Port Isabel. She was involved in various needlework organizations. Her favorite hobbies were shopping, needlework, and coffee breaks. She is preceded in death by her husband, T.P. "Jake" Trice; parents Paul C. and Sibyl Janes of Houston; friends Fernando and Nena Vigil of Port Isabel, Charles and Charlene Broadwater of Bella Vista, Ark., Ester Cavazos of Harlingen, and Coach Roy Garcia of San Benito; and her loving dog, Taffy Girl, of Port Isabel. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006 at First Baptist Church, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., in Los Fresnos, 78566 with Pastor Robert Cepeda officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stepping Stones Learning Center, P.O. Box 1407, Port Isabel, Texas 78578, or Boys & Girls Club of Harlingen, P.O. Box 1982, Harlingen, Texas 78551. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae- Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas 78586. CARMEN G. HODGES Carmen G. Hodges, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday Jan. 29, 2006. She was born on March 28, 1922, to Rafael Gonzalez and Celestina Molina Gonzalez. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rafael and Celestina Gonzales; her brothers, Gonzalo M. Gonzalez, Sr. and Jose Gonzalez; her nephews, Gonzalito Gonzalez, Jr., Jose Luis Gonzalez; her sister-in-law, Josefina M. Gonzalez. She is survived by her daughters, Sofia Ramos Rodriguez (Manuel), Veronica Kaye Hodges Owen (Dean); her sister, Rafaela G. Rodriguez (Guadalupe); her brothers, Eliseo M. Gonzalez (Leonor), Gilberto M. Gonzalez (Bertha); her grandchildren, Raul Ignacio Rodriguez (Jill), Manny Rodriguez (Darby), Charles Taylor Owen, Sophia Celeste Owen; great-grandchildren, Samantha Kay Rodriguez, Benjamin David Rodriguez, Marisa Nicole Rodriguez; step-children, Manuel Garcia, Jr., Yolanda G. Peña (Ben), Rosie G. Nacey (Mike), Yvette Marie G. Michie; step-grandchildren, Michael Arriaga, Sara Nicole Nacey, Dr. Elenita P. Chinn (Mark), Adan Peña, Joanna Salas; step-great-grandchild, Baby Alex Chinn. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday Jan. 30, 2006 at San Benito Funeral Home Chapel B with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday Jan. 31, 2006 at the St. Theresa Catholic Church with interment to follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Raul Ignacio Rodriguez, Manny Rodriguez, Jr., Charles Taylor Owen, George Rodriguez, Arturo Rodriguez, Javier Gonzalez; honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Rodriguez, Dean Owen, Eliseo M. Gonzalez, Gilberto M. Gonzalez, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Eddie Martinez, and Mario Martinez. Special thanks to Dr. Victor M. Gonzalez and Dr. Luis H. Robles and staff; caregivers, Francisca Morales, Yolanda Rodriguez, and her special nurse, Ana Gonzales. Arrangements are under the care of San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 West Hwy 77, San Benito, TX. 78586, (956) 361-9192. ODILON GRACIA, SR. Odilon Gracia Sr., "El Guerrillero", 75 years old, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. He was a lifetime resident of Brownsville and a member of San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church in Cameron Park. Mr. Gracia was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Marcelino Gracia & Benigna Garza de Gracia. Left to cherish his memory is his loving family who will dearly miss him and will never forget him. His wife of 43 years of marriage, Josefina Gracia; his children, Ondina Lara, Briseida Mendoza, Brenda Gracia Rodriguez, Zelda Medrano, Dolores Gracia, Odilon Gracia, Jr. and Miguel Angel Gracia; 2 brothers, Falcon Gracia and Reynaldo Gracia; and 1 sister, Zulema Cantu; 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Visitations were held on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006 and will continue from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Monday Jan. 30, 2006, with a Holy Rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m. at Guerra Funeral Home "Chapel of Arch Angels." A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006 at San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church with father Mike Seifert officiating with the time pending. Please call the funeral home for the time at (956) 544-1171. Interment will follow at La Palma Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Guerra Funeral Home of Brownsville, 3955 Coffee Port Rd., (956) 544-1171. ANDRE LIONEL FERRARI Andre Lionel Ferrari, 79, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at his home in Brownsville. He was a retired shrimper. He was born March 8, 1926, in Chatillon D' Azergues, France. He served in the French Foreign Legion from 1945 to 1950. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1956. He was a Life Member of Brownsville Elks Lodge No. 1032, having served as Lodge Trustee for several years. He was preceded in death by his father in 1948, and his mother in 2001. Mr. Ferrari is survived by his wife of 56 years Odette Ferrari; his sister, Cecile Lesur; nephew, Bernard Lesur of Louisiana; his children, Mireille Hatchell (Lee) of Zephyrhills, FL, Philipe Ferrari of Corpus Christi, Remy Ferrari (Cristina), of Brownsville, and Nadine Ferrari of San Antonio. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Wesley, Aimee and Stacie Hatchell of Florida, Wendy Griffey of San Antonio, Melanie and Andre Ferrari of Devine, JeanCarlo and Paloma Ferrari of San Antonio; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a Holy Rosary to be prayed at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Elks National Foundation, c/o David Musso - Secretary, Brownsville Elks Lodge No. 1032, PO Box 3325, Brownsville, TX, 78523 Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. RUTH E. CRYDER Ruth E. Cryder, 92, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 29, 2006 in Brownsville. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Jamie L. Stark of South Padre Island, 2 grandchildren, Linda and Allen, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and one brother, Ted. A service will be held at 12:15 p.m., today, Monday, Jan. 30, 2006 in the chapel of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 546-7111. Posted by: Kathy Glynn on Jan 30, 06 | 12:00 am | Profile The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301

Tue Jan 31, 2006 Obituaries, January 31, 2006 INFANT BRANDON WILLIAM HERNANDEZ, 1, of Port Isabel passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2006 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. Funeral arrangements under Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, TX (956) 399-1331. EDNA M. FARRELL, 83, of Port Isabel passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. There will be no local services. Arrangements are being handled by Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors of San Benito, (956) 399-1331. ANGELA CAZARES passed away on Jan. 28, 2006 at Valley Regional Hospital. There will be no local services. Services will be at Escobedo Funeral Home. Arrangements are being done by Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. (956) 542-2222. PAULA T. GARZA Paula T. Garza, 87, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2006 in Brownsville. Mrs. Garza was preceded in death by her husband, Dionicio Garza in 1991. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was a beloved mother and grandmother to all her nephews and nieces from the Gonzalez, Garcia, Torres and Huitron families. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 546-7111. LYNETTE GARZA Lynette Garza, 5, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 29, 2006 at her residence. Lynette was born in Brownsville, Texas and was a student at Benavides Elementary She is survived by her parents, Lisa and Javier Banda; two brothers, Hector Garza and Javier Banda Jr.; one sister, America Banda; maternal grandparents, Trinidad and Oralia Lucio; paternal grandparents, Francisco and Guadalupe Banda, all of Brownsville; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Garza Memorial Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Sweet little flower of heavenly birth, she was too fair to bloom on earth, and, oh the wrench, and angel came, and took our dear child home. Dear is the grave, where our darling is laid, sweet is the memory that never will fade, her little soul, so pure and sweet, will blossom at the Saviour's feet. Another sweet flower has withered, a gem from the casket set free, a lamb in the fold of the Shepherd, who said, "Let the children come to Me." Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St, (956) 542-5511. CANDELARIO PEREZ Candelaria Perez, 80, of Brownsville, passed away on Jan. 27, 2006 at Valley Regional Hospital. He was born on Oct. 25, 1925. He was a US Veteran that served with the Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ciria Perez; parents, Pedro and Anita Perez; son, Jose Manuel Perez; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Mendoza. He is survived by a brother, Clemente Perez, of Chicago, Ill.; daughters, Mary (David) Gamez, Rosa (angel) Gamez, and Anita Perez; grandchildren, David Gamez, Jr., Yvette Mendoza, Lupita Gamez, April Zalest Gamez, and Steven Seagal Gamez; great grandchildren, Alma Lizbeth Barcenas. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Jan. 31, 2006 at Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St. Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 542-2222. MAX RAY LUNDSTROM, JR. Max Ray Lundstrom, Jr., 38, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He was born on Aug. 11, 1967 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was to complete his second year as principal at Mayra Green Middle School in Raymondville. He is preceded in death by his mother Janice D. Minton. Mr. Lundstrom is survived by his loving wife Dolores Lundstrom; father, Max Ray Lundstrom Sr. and numerous family and friends Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Chapel service will be conducted by Pastor Carlos Cortez, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal service will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301

The Brownsville Herald - Online EditionOBITUARIES Sat Jan 28, 2006 Obituaries, January 28, 2006 CANDELARIO PEREZ, 80, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under Delta Funeral Director's, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. NANCY MAE BRINKS, 80, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center. There will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements under Delta Funeral Directors, 1300 E. Harrison St., (956) 542-2222. PABLO NOYOLA NUNEZ, 79, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Jan. 27, 2006 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending under Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., 546-7111. ANDRE LIONEL FERRARI Andre Lionel Ferrari, 79, passed away Friday, January 27, 2006 at his home in Brownsville. Mr. Ferrari was a retired shrimper. He was born March 8, 1926, in Chatillon D' Azergues, France. He served in the French Foreign Legion from 1945-1950. He became a naturalized US citizen in 1956. He was a life time member of the Brownsville Elks Lodge No. 1032, having served as Lodge Trustee for several years. He was preceded in death by his father in 1948 and his mother in 2001. Mr. Ferrari is survived by his wife of 56 years, Odette Ferrari; his sister, Cecile Lesur; nephew, Bernard Lesur of Louisiana; his children, Mireille Hatchell (Lee) of Zephyrhills, Fla., Philipe Ferrari of Corpus Christi, Remy Ferrari (Cristina) of Brownsville, and Nadine Ferrari of San Antonio. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Wesley Aimee and Stacie Hatchell of Florida, Wendy Griffey of San Antonio, Melanie and Andre Ferrari of Devine, JeanCarlo and Paloma Ferrari of San Antonio; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be prayed at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2006 at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Elks National Foundation, c/o David Musso-Secretary, Brownsville Elks Lodge #1032, PO Box 3325, Brownsville, TX, 78523 Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. Posted on Jan 28, 06 | 12:00 am | The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 Note: To subscribe to The Brownsville Herald Newspaper, Click Here. The entire content of BrownsvilleHerald.com, including its logotype, are fully protected by copyright and registry and cannot be reproduced in any form for any purpose without written permission from The Brownsville Herald. © 2000 The Brownsville Herald

Good morning.... I'm looking for someone who would be able to do a couple of lookups for me? Looking for date of marriage for: Minnie M Crofoot (Berg) & Robert Kohler Date was after 1945-1950. Minnie would have been in her early 50's. Also looking for a divorce decree (or whatever they call it) for: Melvin L Crofoot & Minnie Crofoot..... this would have been in the 1940-1945? Both of these events probably happened in Brownsville. Thank you for your time & any help that you can provide. Linda Hayes

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition The following obituaries were published in The Brownsville Herald, January 27, 2006: Jose V. GARCIA (83) Raul M. MARTINEZ (81) Pedro F. GARZA (52) Jose Luis PECINA (51) Full text can be view at: http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/obituaries.php

Daniel O?Keefe Manix RIO HONDO/HARLINGEN ? After a long struggle with the complications of diabetes, Daniel O?Keefe Manix passed away peacefully on March 17, 2005, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 15, 1930 in Victoria, Texas to Amos and Jessie Manix. His parents and brothers moved to the Rio Hondo area in 1939 where he graduated from high school in 1947. Dan?s passion was sports. After a notable high school athletic career, both he and his brother Jimmie played football at Brownsville Junior College. In 1949, Dan was named to the Texas Junior College All-Star Football team. Dan also played basketball and ran track for the Brownsville Jr. College Scorpions. In 1950, he transferred to Trinity University in San Antonio, where he played football for the Trinity Tigers. Upon graduating from college, he taught school and served as an athletic coach in Edcouch Elsa, then McAllen. He also administered the summer recreational program for the city of McAllen. As his family grew, Dan joined the family business and was co-owner of Rio Hondo Implement and involved in other farming ventures until his retirement in 1981. Dan was an active member of his community. He belonged to the Rio Hondo Masonic Lodge and served as Worship Master. He served as city commissioner in Rio Hondo during the late 1960?s and was on the commission during the aftermath of Hurricane Beulah. He was also a member of the Harlingen Elks Lodge. An avid golfer, Dan belonged to the Harlingen Country Club and served as a Local Director of the Life Begins at 40-golf tournament for a number of years. Dan is preceded in death by his father Amos, his mother Jessie, and brother Edward. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Glenda; daughters, Marsha (Percy) Marchbanks, Cheryl (Ray) Bailey both of Harlingen; sons, Dennis Manix of Corpus Christi, David Manix of Rio Hondo and Dan Manix of Fredericksburg; brothers, William Manix of Corpus Christi and Jimmie Manix of Valparaiso, Florida. Survivors also include five grandchildren, two step grandchildren, a great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his family, Dan leaves a number of friends many of whom he had the pleasure of playing golf with over the years and when he could no longer play, his grin rummy friends. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Odyssey Hospice for their thoughtful care and Harold Straker for his kindness, assistance and friendship. Pallbearers will be Dennis Manix, David Manix, Dan Manix, Jacob Howell, Michael Bailey and David Newell. Visitation will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home on Sunday, March 20, 2005 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the family being present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Mont Meta Memorial Park on Monday, March 21, 2005 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Gene Horton officiating. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to the charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home. ----- Original Message ----- From: <hnhans@cox.net> To: <TXCAMERO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 2:27 PM Subject: [TXCAMERO] Obit for Dan Manix > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Manix/Paull > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/936 > > Message Board Post: > > Could anyone print up a Obit for Dan Manix that died in March of 2005? > > > ==== TXCAMERO Mailing List ==== > ListMom is Kellie Crnkovich - markkell95@aol.com > FREE Solutions to Preserve, Organize, Share , and enjoy your photos > http://www.kelliec.myphotomaxusa.com > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

>Could anyone print up a Obit for Dan Manix that died in March of 2005? Here is one for whom I assume was his wife: http://www.valleystar.com/articles/2006/01/20/obituaries/obituaries6.txt in a search for Manix. You might try: http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/ the advanced search and go one day at a time through the month of March 2005. I didn't get anything with a simple search for Manix If that doesn't work and you know the date of death within a couple of days, go to your local library and ask for the obit on Interlibrary loan from either The University of Texas at Brownsville or the University of Texas Pan American -- and specify whichever of the two above newspapers is most likely to have carried the obit. Both universities carry both of the newspapers. If he was from a different Cameron County city, let me know and I will give you info on other newspapers. -- Don Hockaday South Padre Island, Texas 78597 mailto:hockaday@utpa.edu

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/936.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks very much for the help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/936.1 Message Board Post: This is from the Valley Morning Star, March 22, 2005: (I'm assuming the ?s were punctuation marks the program didn't understand.) Daniel O?Keefe Manix RIO HONDO/HARLINGEN ? After a long struggle with the complications of diabetes, Daniel O?Keefe Manix passed away peacefully on March 17, 2005, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 15, 1930 in Victoria, Texas to Amos and Jessie Manix. His parents and brothers moved to the Rio Hondo area in 1939 where he graduated from high school in 1947. Dan?s passion was sports. After a notable high school athletic career, both he and his brother Jimmie played football at Brownsville Junior College. In 1949, Dan was named to the Texas Junior College All-Star Football team. Dan also played basketball and ran track for the Brownsville Jr. College Scorpions. In 1950, he transferred to Trinity University in San Antonio, where he played football for the Trinity Tigers. Upon graduating from college, he taught school and served as an athletic coach in Edcouch Elsa, then McAllen. He also administered the summer recreational program for the city of McAllen. As his family grew, Dan joined the family business and was co-owner of Rio Hondo Implement and involved in other farming ventures until his retirement in 1981. Dan was an active member of his community. He belonged to the Rio Hondo Masonic Lodge and served as Worship Master. He served as city commissioner in Rio Hondo during the late 1960?s and was on the commission during the aftermath of Hurricane Beulah. He was also a member of the Harlingen Elks Lodge. An avid golfer, Dan belonged to the Harlingen Country Club and served as a Local Director of the Life Begins at 40-golf tournament for a number of years. Dan is preceded in death by his father Amos, his mother Jessie, and brother Edward. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Glenda; daughters, Marsha (Percy) Marchbanks, Cheryl (Ray) Bailey both of Harlingen; sons, Dennis Manix of Corpus Christi, David Manix of Rio Hondo and Dan Manix of Fredericksburg; brothers, William Manix of Corpus Christi and Jimmie Manix of Valparaiso, Florida. Survivors also include five grandchildren, two step grandchildren, a great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his family, Dan leaves a number of friends many of whom he had the pleasure of playing golf with over the years and when he could no longer play, his grin rummy friends. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Odyssey Hospice for their thoughtful care and Harold Straker for his kindness, assistance and friendship. Pallbearers will be Dennis Manix, David Manix, Dan Manix, Jacob Howell, Michael Bailey and David Newell. Visitation will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home on Sunday, March 20, 2005 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the family being present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Mont Meta Memorial Park on Monday, March 21, 2005 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Gene Horton officiating. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to the charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Manix/Paull Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/936 Message Board Post: Could anyone print up a Obit for Dan Manix that died in March of 2005?