With great sadness in our hearts, we are announcing the loss of our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Charles R. “Charlie” Colunga, 70, who entered into the glory of his eternal life on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. “Charlie”, as he was affectionately known by to all, was born in El Paso, Texas. As a young man, Charlie lived in several Texas cities. Charlie, was a proud US Navy veteran, having served our country...

With great sadness in our hearts, we are announcing the loss of Horacio P. Sanchez, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle who entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.   “Lacho”, as he was affectionately known to all by, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville. He was a proud US Army veteran, having served our country honorably during the Korean...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Jose Catarino Sanchez, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 29th of July 2020 at the age of seventy-three in Harlingen, Texas.   Jose was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was a devout and faithful Christian who loved and served The Lord Jesus as a Pastor and usher at the church he attended. Jose also worked in construction as a bricklayer. His favorite pastimes were...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Maria del Rosario Serrata, 73, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Brownsville, Texas.   Maria was a devoted wife and mother who gave her all for family and friends. She enjoyed playing bingo and dancing, as well as attending parties and gatherings. Her cooking was always accommodating of what everybody desired to eat, regardless of how many...

Lennie Lukardis (Doolie) Rule   Lennie Lukardis (Doolie) Rule of Brownsville, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 surrounded by loving family. Doolie was born February 21, 1930 in McFadden, Texas to Leon Albert Ernst and Marvel Eugenia Hickman Ernst.  Doolie married Dale B. Rule (Budde) on August 26, 1948 in San Perlita, Texas.  They were married 60 years at the time of his passing in 2009. Doolie was an artist and owned and operated Doolie’s...

Donald Ramon De Leon's antecedents stem back eight generations to the time that the first footprints of his family made their impressions on South Texas soil, approximately 236 years ago. Nobility comes in various forms, however, the blood that flowed in Donald's veins was solidly earned by his forefather's noble efforts. Through the ages, they worked stoically to carve out the plains of civilization upon a formidably harsh landscape in the Valley of the Rio Grande. Donald...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Zoila Reyes Medina, 86, devoted wife and mother entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2020.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Reyes ad Elvira Zepeda Reyes; her husband, Luis Medina; a daughter, Christina Lee Medina; 2 sisters, Delfina R Castillo and Maria R. Cuellar; and 4 brothers: Jose, Felix, Francisco, and Jose Adan Reyes.   Zoila is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Patrick) Medina Clark, as well as and numerous nieces...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Elvia Garcia, 76, of Brownsville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Dallas, Texas with family by her side.   Elvia was born on June 28, 1944 in Brownsville, Texas to her parents, Esteban and Aurora Garcia. She graduated from Brownsville High School Class of 1963 and later attended Pan American University in Edinburg, Texas and graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Elvia was an inspiring educator at R. L....

Stephen L. Alvarez, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Solara Hospital in Brownsville after a brief illness. Stephen, a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville was proud to be a graduate of St. Joseph Academy Class of 1962.  As a student there, Stephen excelled in football as an offensive lineman. While in high school, Stephen lived by himself when his parents moved to Portland, OR...

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Emma Zamarripa Ponder, 63 years old, was born in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Enrique Zamarripa and Guadalupe Medina, both whom preceded her in death. She lived most of her adulthood life in Brownsville, Texas where she entered into the glory of her eternal life on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.   She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Cameron R. Ponder; her five children: Enrique Zamarripa (Izaura; 3 grandkids), Carlos Zamarripa (Melissa; 4...