Obituaries, May 15

JOSEPH A. PETIT, 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista.

AVA ETHRIDGE, of Brownsville, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2009, in Brownsville. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.

AURELIA DEGARCIA, 63, of Harlingen passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Harlingen Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors.

GUILLERMO F. NORIEGA SR.

Guillermo F. Noriega Sr., 56, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas.

Those who knew him will remember how Guillermo always welcomed those he met with smiles and great warmth. He will be missed by many friends and family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Berta Noriega; children, Guillermo (Dori) Noriega Jr. and Priscilla (Lee Chessman) Noriega; mother, Ana Maria Bautista; grandchildren, Roman Noriega and Maya Noriega.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2009, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista.

Chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Tx. 78521, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider.

RAUL NOE GARZA

Raul Noe Garza, 50, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Valley Regional Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosa E. Amaro and Demetrio Garza.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Garza; daughters, Melissa Y. Garza and Karla Y. Garza; four grandchildren, Sean E Cleghorn, Hailie N. Cleghorn, Kayla B. Urbano, and Jesus Hernandez III; step-father, Jose Urbano; brothers, Luis Demetrio Garza and Fabian Casas; sisters, Imelda Garza Lewis and Sandra Y. (Russell) Salger; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. today, Friday, May 15, 2009, at Trevino Funeral Home Chapel.

A chapel service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Trevino Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

You may send your condolences to the Garza family online at www.trevinofuneral.com

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevino Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas 78521, (956) 542-2583.

LISANDRA CASAS AGUILAR

Lisandra Casas Aguilar, 45, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Valley Baptist Medical-Harlingen.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and cherished all her moments with them. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving parents, Emilia Casas and Sixto Casas; her husband, Arturo Aguilar; three children, Lee Sandra Aguilar, Ruth Aguilar, and Arturo Cuahutemoc Aguilar; two sisters, Alma Nelli Torres and Nohemie Casas; three brothers, Jose M. Casas, Jose A. Casas and Sixto Casas Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. today, Friday, May 15, 2009, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista.

A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Committal will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, TX. 78521, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider.