The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries May 14, 2006 JACK GOBER, 68, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. 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. GEORGE MACMILLAN PALMER George Macmillan Palmer died on May 12, 2006, in Austin, Texas, after a lengthy illness. He was 63. George was preceded in death by his father, Melvin E. "Duke" Palmer, and his mother, Mary Elizabeth Palmer both of Brownsville, Texas. He is survived by his wife Karen, his son, Jon-Erik, his daughter Doria (Timothy) Whetstone, and grandsons Timmy and Eli Whetstone, all of Austin. He is also survived by his nephew David Gary of Austin, as well as numerous nieces and nephews in England and Brazil. George was a graduate of Brownsville High School, and was a member of the Golden Eagle Band. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he studied at Texas A&I, Kingsville, the University of Texas Austin, graduating from the University of Houston. He worked several years in Canada, then returned to Texas to the lower Rio Grande Valley, and ultimately was a psychologist with the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin. George had a wide spectrum of interest, he loved classical music, mariachi music, and had an active interest in the sciences. He was a member of Mensa. There will be no local services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to the ALS foundation. Heritage Funeral Home 1-800-788-8218. BERTA RUBIO RODRIGUEZ Berta Rubio Rodriguez entered into eternal rest Friday, May 12, 2006 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. A life-long Brownsville resident, she was born on March 27th, 1926 to Candelario G. and Josefina Medina Rubio. She was raised by her grandmother, Mercedes Medina and stepfather Cayetano Zepeda. Berta was married to Samuel T. Rodriguez for 58 years (until his death). Berta was employed at Woolworth until becoming a loving housewife and mother. She was a devout Catholic and member of Christ the King Church. She was involved with the Vela Perpetua and an active member of Senior Friends. She was also a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her three children, Jerry Rodriguez of Brownsville, Fernando (Joann) Rodriguez of South Carolina and Janie R. (Hector) Zamarripa of Brownsville, nine grandchildren, Gine R. Rodriguez, Hector Omar, Leo Samuel and Laurel Ivete Zamarripa, Laura E. Franzen, Senida O. Rodriguez, Fernando S. Rodriguez, Esteban E. Rodriguez and Heather Dewey; seven great-grandchildren, Victoria L. and Gabriela L. Rodriguez, Timothy and Taylor Franzen, Alexis Serna, Alexis Rodriguez, Alexis Rodriguez and her very special cousin Yolanda Olvera. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel T. Rodriguez, her parents Candelario G. and Josefina Medina Rubio and two grandchildren, Jerry Lee Rodriguez and Jason G. Rodriguez. Visitation will begin today from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be held, Monday, May 15, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Garden. Pallbearers will be Henry Cadriel, Juan Ramos, Ruben Treviño, Manuel Vera, Carlos Medina, Guadalupe Olvera, Hector Richardson and Maximo Mayoraga. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Rodriguez, Samuel Fernando Rodriguez, Hector Omar Zamarripa, Leo Zamarripa, Guadalupe Olvera IV and Hector Zamarripa. Arrangements are under the direction of Treviño Funeral Home, 1335 Old Port Isabel Road, (956)542-2583. FRANK V. POMPA JR. Frank V. Pompa, Jr., 79 of Corpus Christi, passed away Friday, May 12, 2006 in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Olivia V. Moreno, father, Frank V. Pompa, Sr., and brother, Richard V. Pompa. He is survived by his daughter, Lucy Reyna of Katy, TX; three sons, John R. Pompa of Katy, TX, Bobby Pompa of League City, TX, and Ruben Pompa of Port Aransas, TX; six grandchildren and one great grandchildren. He attended Corpus Christi High School and Del Mar College. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the European Theater and stationed in Korea and Japan, with the U. S. Army. He also served with Company C, 187th Glider Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division. He spoke seven languages and was a surveyor and engineer. After returning from his military service he became a Brownsville Police officer. Prior to his retirement in 1980, he had been employed with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 26 years. During that time he was a Sergeant FTO (Field Training Officer), Marksman, Sharpshooter, assisted in negotiating jumpers from the harbor bridge, patrolled the toughest streets in Corpus Christi and touched many lives in the Corpus Christi area. He also delivered babies and some babies were named after him, and was well known for helping, and was generous with people in need. Frank was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman throughout South Texas and Mexico. Fishing and hunting was his greatest hobbies, along with playing pool and dominoes. He was a member of VFW and American Legion Post. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2006 at the Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Chapel, with a rosary to be recited later that evening at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m., Tuesday May 16, 2006 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Service 1222 Morgan Ave. Corpus Christi, TX 78404 361- 884-2411. 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