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