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Dewey "D.M." Mark
HARLINGEN, TX — Dewey "D.M." Mark, 81, passed away Monday, April 26, 2004 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Dewey was born February 18, 1923 in Attica, Iowa to Dewey and Hazel Mark.
Dewey was an aviator in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he flew in WWII and Korea. He was also a longtime Crop Duster and had lived in the Valley for 43 years.
Dewey is survived by his son, John (D.J.) Mark of Seguin, TX; grandchildren, Monica, Katie, Amy, and John all of Harlingen; great granddaughter, Hope of Harlingen; sisters, Betty, Barbara, and Dorothy; brother, Bob; and several nieces and nephews.
Herminio Cantu
BROWNSVILLE, TX — Herminio (Herman) R. Cantu, 87, passed away at Valley Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, April 27, 2004. He was born in San Benito and lived in San Benito and Brownsville until 1960 when the family moved to El Paso. In 1986, Herman returned to Brownsville where he lived until his death.
Mr. Cantu was a Lieutenant during World War II having been stationed in Japan. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was involved with the Knights of Columbus for many years. He was a District Deputy and a Grand Knight.
He was a mentor with the HOSTS program at Gonzalez Elementary for 10 years.
Yolanda Quintero
SAN BENITO, TX — Yolanda Quintero, 50, entered into rest on Sunday, April 25, 2004 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. She was born November 19, 1953 in Matamoros, Tamps.
Yolanda was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. She was a devoted and loyal Greyhound Football fan.
She is survived by her husband, Hector Quintero; son, Hector Quintero, Jr.; daughters, Cynthia (Francisco) Vasquez, Sandra (Juan G. ) Sifuentes and Brenda Lee (Danny) Gonzales; parents, Emilio and Sanjuana Zuniga; brothers, Guadalupe (Josefina) Zuniga, Miguel A. (Paula) Zuniga, Emilio (Laurie) Zuniga; sisters, Guillermina (Guadalupe) Rodriguez, Mary (Harvey) Valdez, Norma (Rene) Davila and Felly (Gumaro) Davila; grandchildren, Francisco Vasquez III, Kaylin Danielle Gonzales, John Daniel Gonzales, Alan Joseph Sifuentes, Marc Anthony Vasquez, Michael Sifuentes; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation will held at San Benito Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2004.
Services will be held at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2004.
Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Francisco Vasquez Jr., Juan G. Sifuentes, Lino D. Gonzales, Emilio Zuniga, Guadalupe Zuniga and Miguel A. Zuniga.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of San Benito Funeral Home, San Benito, TX.
Francisco Vasquez
HARLINGEN— Francisco Vasquez, age 81 entered the Lords kingdom Friday afternoon May 23, 2003 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1922 to Arcadio and Refugia Hernandez.
Survivors include sons: Selestino Guerrero of Pasadena, Calif., Carlos Vasquez of Harlingen, Juan Vasquez of Pasadena, Calif., Ricardo Vasquez of Houston; grandchildren, Irene Suarez, Christina Vasquez, Cindy Vasquez, Caryn Vasquez, Carlos Tomas Vasquez, Richard Olivarez, Rose Marie Guerrero, Tino Guerrero, Richard Vasquez Jr. Frances Vasquez, Vito Santigo Vasquez; 2 great-grandchildren Walter Guerrero, and Alex Guerrero; great-great grandchildren: Olivia Marie Suarez, Miranda Estel Suarez, Kevin Trejo, Diego Vasquez.
Visitation will be held Sunday May 25, 2003 and Monday May 26, 2003 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service is tentatively set for Tuesday May 27, 2003 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Burial will follow to Combes Cemetery under the direction of Trinity Funeral Chapel, 1217 South F. Street, Harlingen, 364-2444.
Monique (Mimi) Renee Denton
HARLINGEN — Monique (Mimi) Renee Denton, 29, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2003 in Harlingen.
Monique was born on April 19, 1974 in Memphis, TN and had spent the majority of her life in Harlingen.
In her early years she attended school at St. Paul Lutheran Church and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and attended Harlingen High School.
She is survived by her mother, Carole Sullivan of Harlingen; daughter, Summer Ingham of Lincoln, NE; sisters, Shannon Cherrington of Laguna Vista, Melissa Daniell of Harlingen, Piper Thomas of Little Rock, AR, Carrie Sultan of Orlando, FL.; brothers, Scott Sullivan of Harlingen, Chuck Denton of Little Rock, AR, Tyke Hull of Harlingen, Rob Hull of Nashville, TN; grandparents, Donald and Helen Shirley; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Dr. Charles C. Denton.
Funeral services will be held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2003 with Rev. David Reed officiating.
Burial will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Hurlee Cherrington, Tyke Hull, Ted Daniel, Steve Shirley, Charles Cherrington, and Tom Lockhart.
Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Sullivan.
The family request that memorial donations may be made to her daughter, Summer Ingham Fund at any Texas State Bank location.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Nasario R. Valdez
LA FERIA — Nasario R. Valdez 79, of La Feria entered into May 23, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Herminia Valdez, children; Sylvia Valdez, Nasario Valdez, Jr., Jose Luis Valdez, Dora Alicia Valdez, Maria Cruz Alaniz, Olga Lydia Garcia, Ruben Valdez, Elizabeth Espinoza, Marco Antonio Valdez, Lupita Valdez, Norma Valdez and Maricela Gonzalez all of Harlingen, 22 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 25, 2003 from 1-9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 27, 2003 departing the Rudy Palms Chapel at 9:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis-Xavier Catholic Church and interment will follow at Heavenly Grace Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Marco Antonio Valdez, Ruben Valdez, Eddie Vargas, Joseph Lee Valdez, Richard Gonzalez, and Michael Gonzalez.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Palms Chapel 219 S. Main, La Feria, TX 797-3122.
Elias V. Gonzalez
HARLINGEN, TX — Elias V. Gonzalez, 80, entered into rest on September 19, 2003 in Harlingen.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ponciano and Juanita Gonzalez; 3 brothers, Conrado, Encarnasion, and Ponciano; and 2 sisters, Miteria and Cruz.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Felipa Bautista Gonzalez; 11 children, Elvia (Luis) Cardenas, Isaias (Lupe) Gonzalez, David (Graciela) Gonzalez, Magdalena (Francisco) Saldivar, Graciela (Johnny) Vasquez, Elias Jr. (Silvia) Gonzalez, Sandra (Manuel) Mar, Daniel (Patricia) Gonzalez, Esequiel (Beatrice) Gonzalez, Noe (Mariela) Gonzalez, and Joel (Elizabeth) Gonzalez. He is also survived by 38 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and 2 step-sisters, Petera G. Montes and Hermina G. Alonzo.
The funeral will held today, Monday, September 22, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the Rudy Garza Chapel of Peace with Pastor Jesus Cepeda of El Buen Pastor Church officiating. Interment will follow at Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery in Harlingen.
Pallbearers will be his sons.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen.
Mary Zelma Miller
SAN BENITO, TX — Mary Zelma Demott Miller, daughter of Wesley and Callie Lee Wilson Demott. Zelma was born December 6, 1914 in Gentry County, Mo., close to Denver, MO. She went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2003.
Zelma accepted the Lord October 5, 1952. She was married to Lyndon Miller on February 16, 1935, who preceded her in death May 8, 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Lelah; 4 brothers, Cecil, Delmer, Orville and Loren.
A brief memorial for Zelma will be a part of the regular Sunday Worship service, this Sunday, September 21, 2003, at the Borderland Baptist Church in San Benito. Worship services begin at 10:30 a.m.
Benito S. Gomez
SAN BENITO, TX — Benito Salinas Gomez, 64, of San Benito passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2003, at his residence.
He is lovingly survived by his wife, Minerva Gomez; sons, Benito Gomez, Jr., Victor M. Gomez and Jesse Mollish; and daughters, Sonia B. Satterfield (David), Gisele M. Hernandez (Fidencio Jaime), and Melissa Mollish; and 8 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother and 3 sisters.
He will be joining his 2 brothers, Manuel and David Gomez who preceded him in death.
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2003, at the Thomae Funeral Home Chapel at 701 N. Bowie St., on Sunday at 3 p.m. with burial to follow at the Guadalupe Cemetery at Sabastian, TX under the idrection of Thomae Funeral Home.
Matthew Alvarado
WESLACO, TX — Matthew Alvarado was a gracious gift from God. He brought love and happiness to all of those who knew him.
He was a great athlete, recognized for many achievements in football, wrestling and soccer. Matthew also loved playing guitar and reading.
His adventurous and daring spirit took him around the world with his friends and family. We had the privilege of watching him grow into a remarkable, giving and caring young man for 18 years. In that short time, he saw and experienced things people only dream of.
Matthew was loved and respected by so many and he touched so many lives. His last seven years were spent in Germany where he graduated from H.H. General Arnold High School on June 7, 2003.
He was currently attending U.T.P.A. in Edinburg, where he was pursuing a degree in Computer Science.
The warmth of his smile was like a magnificent sunrise and his dreamy brown eyes could light up the midnight sky. God gave his only son to us, now we give him ours. We have comfort and peace knowing that he is in Heaven and we look forward to joining him one day, although he will be deeply missed by all of us.
For Matthew was much too great for this world. Thank you for making the last days of my son’s glorious life so special.
He is survived by his loving parents, SSG Guadalupe and Cynthia (Medrano) Alvarado; his paternal grandparents, Santos and Maria Alvarado of Weslaco; maternal grandmother, Juanita Medrano; maternal great-grandmother, Olivia Medrano; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held today, Friday, September 19, 2003 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m., at McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mercedes. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco.
Etta Mae Crowsey
HARLINGEN, TX — Etta Mae Crowsey, 75, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 16, 2003. Etta Mae was born in Elmendorf, Texas and was a long time resident of both San Antonio and Harlingen, Texas.
Etta Mae was the owner of Valley Golf and Turf in Harlingen. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in San Antonio and was one time employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone.
Etta Mae liked to Bowl, was a great wife, mother, and grandmother and a friend to all that knew her.
Etta Mae is survived by her sons, Shane and wife, Stephanie Neal of Madisonville, Chuck and wife, Julie Crowsey of McAllen and Mitchell A. Neal of Conroe, TX; daughters, Brigette Neal of San Antonio, Cheryl Crowsey of Montelair, NJ; and four grandchildren.
Etta Maw was preceded in death by her frist husband, Patrick Neal; second husband, Hank Crowsey; parents, Frank and Carrie Hearndon; brother, Frank Hearndon; and in-laws, Tom and Hazel Neal.
A memorial service will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 11 a.m., Friday, September 19, 2003 with the Rev. Ken Harrison officiating.
A funeral service will be held at Porter Loring Funeral Home in San Antonio, 10 a.m., Saturday, September 20, 2003 with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation hours will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2003 at Porter Loring Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Louise M. Bitler
HARLINGEN, TX — Louise McKinlay Bitler, 85, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2003 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Louise was born on January 24, 1918 in Phoenix, Arizona. She resided in Breckenridge, Texas for several years before moving to Harlingen in 1947.
She was a secretary with the Harlingen C.I.S.D. from 1961 to 1967 and then working with the U.S.D.A. from 1967 to 1983.
She was a member of the Harlingen Junior League for many years, a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Harlingen where she was a member of the Altar Guild and the Church’s Women Organization. She served as an officer with the Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council from 1954 to 1964.
Louise is survived by her daughters, Jean Alice Barrowman and her husband, Fred of Nowata, OK and Nancy Louise Vano and her husband, Stephen T. of Harlingen; grandsons, Stephen Thomas Vano III and his wife, Mary, Andrew Judson Vano, and Anthony Ray Blaylock; sisters, Dorothy Barton of Harlingen and Marion Spears of Slidell, LA.
Visitation hours will be from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 11 a.m., Thursday, September 18, 2003 with Rev. David Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Fred Barrowman, Stephen T. Vano, Jr., Stephen T. Vano, III, Andrew J. Vano, Anthony Blaylock, and Ron Vano.
The family request that those desiring to do so may make memorial donations to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Harlingen.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
