The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, July 22, 2006 GUILLERMO ROCHA Guillermo Rocha, 49, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest July 21, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Guillermo is survived by his wife, Ninfa Rocha; daughters, Amanda Michelle Rocha, Felipa "Phoebe" Rocha, Marsha Perez and Peggy Lou Garcia; grandsons, Danny Cisneros, Jr., and Ramon Iduarte; granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Iduarte; his parents, Antonio G. Rocha "La Peda" and Maria U. Rocha, all of Brownsville; his brothers, Antonio Rocha, Jr. (Amparo) of Corpus Christi, Angel Rocha(+) (Maria Elena) and Narciso Rocha (Eva); sisters, Elisa Garza (Ernesto) and Lucinda R. Hernandez (Rene), all of Brownsville; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., today, July 22, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Visitation will resume at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 23, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., in the Darling-Mouser Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1:30p.m., on Monday, July 24, at Christ the King Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Antonio Rocha, Jr., Narciso Rocha, Antonio Rocha III, David Rocha, Manuel Rocha, Ricardo Cardenas, Leroy Garza and Armando Rocha. Honorary pallbearers will be Jose Cuellar, Raul Cisneros and Agustine Cisneros. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520, (956) 546-7111. AURORA LEAL CAVAZOS Aurora Leal Cavazos, 84, of Brownsville entered into eternal rest at Valley Regional Medical Center on Thursday, July 20, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Justo Cavazos; her parents, two sisters and three brothers. Survivors include her three sons, Efrain (Janet) Cavazos and Jessie (Mary Lou) Cavazos, both of Houston and Rolando (+Sylvia) Cavazos of Brownsville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Tomas Leal Sr. and P.A. (Beto) Leal, both of Brownsville; and nieces and nephews. Mass of resurrection will be at noon, today, Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1200 Lincoln St. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX, (956) 546-7111. ARTURO M. GONZALEZ Arturo M. Gonzalez passed away on July 19, 2006, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito. Mr. Gonzalez was born and raised in Brownsville. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. He attended Brownsville public schools and St. Joseph Academy, and served four years in the U.S. Navy. He was elected Pct. 2 Cameron County Constable in 1981. He served 16 years, four complete terms, with pride, dignity, and utmost integrity until 1996. During his term as Cameron County constable, his professionalism and dedication made his office No. 1 among all Cameron County constable precincts. Arturo held an advance certificate in Civil Process and Law Enforcement. He was an active member of the Democratic Party of Brownsville. He was a member of the Justice of the Peace and Constable Association for South Texas and the State of Texas. He also assisted his brother, Jesus M. Gonzalez at the Grande Barber Shop. Arturo was a strong minded person with a very good judgment of character. He could always judge a book by its cover. He was also a very compassionate individual with a tender heart. He would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. He was always full of life, dancing the cumbia with style - he could balance a full glass of water on his head while dancing. His favorite saying was, "dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres." He lived a long and fruitful life surrounded by his family and friends. Arturo fue buen hijo, hermano, esposo, padre, abuelo, tio, y gran amigo a quien siempre extranaremos. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mariano and Natividad (Munivez) Gonzalez; sister, Grace Gonzalez Duval; and brother, Jesus "Mr. Chuy" M. Gonzalez. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Teresa Garcia Gonzalez; five children, Arturo Gonzalez Jr., Ricardo Gonzalez, Orlando (Josie) Gonzalez, Celina (Juan) Gonzalez Delgado, and Terry Read; grandchildren, Victor Gomez Jr., Deanira Delgado, Delicia Delgado, Johnny Delgado, George Read, Cynthia Read, Stephanie Gonzalez, Angel Gonzalez, Cassandra Gonzalez, Ricardo Gonzalez Jr.; great grandchildren, Michael Isiah Castaneda, and Jeslynn Victoria Gomez; sisters and brothers, Aurora (Jose) De La Garza, Obdelia (Guadalupe) Leal, Nora (Leo) Pompa, Noe Gonzalez, Eddie (Virginia) Gonzalez, Mariano (Chris) Gonzalez, Jr., and +Mr. Chuy (Gloria M.) Gonzalez; aunts and uncles, Ignacia Munivez, Concepcion Garzoria, Jose P. Munivez, Gonzalo Gonzalez, Nena Levrier, and Rosa (Roberto) Garcia; and over 30 nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. Pallbearers will be Pct. 2 Constable Abelardo Gomez, Sgt. Deputy Constable Juan Murillo, Deputy Constable Felipe Coria, Deputy Constable Oscar Garcia, Deputy Sheriff Mario Gonzalez, and Lt. Joe Mireles. Honorary Pallbearers will be Andy Vega, Tony Medina, Nicho Galvan, Cecilio Guillen, George Gavito, Victor Salazar, and Jose Pina. The Gonzalez family would like to thank Dr. Lorenzo Pelly, Brownsville Valley Baptist Hospital staff, Sunshine Haven, VFW Funeral Detail, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Rev. Francisco Acosta, Delta Funeral Directors, and all our friends and family who have been by our side and given us support and comfort. A holy rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. The American Legion Post 43 Funeral service detail will officiate at Graveside Service. Memorial contribution may be made to Sunshine Haven, P.O. Box 4478, Brownsville, TX 78423. Local arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, locally owned and operated, (956) 542-2222. JORGE H. LEDEZMA Jorge H. Ledezma, 49, went into eternal peace Thursday, July 20, 2006, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He is preceded in death by his mother Leonarda Ledezma. Ledezma is survived by his wife, Xochilt; his children, Tania, Jorge H. Jr., Angel, Ezau, Priscilla, and Aron; his grandchildren, Daid, Marilynn, and Carely Garza; an uncle, Cresencio Perez; and a cousin Rosy Martinez. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a holy rosary at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. As per Mr. Ledezma's wishes cremation will follow. Funeral services have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78521, (956) 541-5400. 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