Obituaries, July 12, 2008

Hector Hilton Moncada 

Hector Hilton Moncada, loving husband and beloved father and grandfather, passed away on July 10, 2008, at the age of 78.

He is preceded in death by his father, Amase Hilton; his mother, Enriqueta Hilton; his brother, Eduardo Hilton; his son, Arturo Hilton and his grandson, David Anthony Hilton.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Tomasa Paredes Hilton; his sons, Hector Hilton, Hiram Hilton and Israel Hilton; his daughters, Miriam Hilton Mora and Magdalena Hilton Galvan; his grandchildren, Jessica Hilton Phillips, Lisa Beth Galvan, Robert Galvan Jr., Monica Galvan Garcia, Vincent Hilton, Daniel Mora and Laura Mora; and his great-grandchildren, Presley Phillips, David Xavier Galvan, Isaiah Daniel Galvan, Natalie Nicole Torres, Brianna Garcia, Leanna Tabarez and Xy Dante Galvan.

Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. today, Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Buena Vista Burial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Fisher Center of Alzheimer's Research Foundation, One Intrepid Square West 46th Street & 12 Avenue, New York, NY. 10036, # (212) 265-0223. Or by e-mail at https://www.alzinfo.org/donations/transaction/offer-g.asp

The family wishes to thank Dr. Francis Gumbel and Dr. Javier Jovar for their kindness and attention during our father's final struggle.

Funeral arrangements by Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Tx 78521 (956) 541-5400.

Agustin H. Aleman 

Agustin H. Aleman, 72, passed away on July 9, 2008, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born on Aug. 26, 1935, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. He was a person that enjoyed life to the fullest.

He is survived by his wife, Enedina C. Salas Aleman; his children, Arturo (Sylvia) Aleman of Houston, Texas, Isabel Aleman of Brownsville, Agustin Aleman of Hawaii, and Luis Torres of Brownsville; his brothers and sisters, Isidro Cedillo of Brownsville, Antonio R. Cedillo of Matamoros, Mexico, and Agapita Cedillo of Monterrey, N.L., Mexico. He is also survived by ten grandchildren. He will be missed dearly.

A holy rosary was recited on Friday night. A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Delta. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors; family owned and operated, (956) 542-2222.

 Mary Lou Contreras Meave

Mary Lou Contreras Meave, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away quietly into everlasting peace and into the Kingdom of God on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in Edmond, Okla.

Born to Jesus and Clotilde Almaguer Contreras on Jan. 25, 1943, Mary Lou is survived by her husband, Juan "Johnny" F. Meave; sons, John Kevin (Larizza) Meave of Rancho Viejo and John Charles Meave of Edmond, Okla.; two beautiful granddaughters who were the love of her life, Analia and Daniela Meave of Rancho Viejo; her brothers, Roberto (Minerva) Contreras of Corpus Christi, Reynaldo (Mary Lou) Contreras of Brownsville, and Ruben (Terrie) Contreras of Harlingen; sister-in-law, Berta Contreras of Harlingen; sisters, Mary Alice (Ignacio) Magana of McAllen, Carmen Soliz of Rancho Viejo, Minnie (Charles) Baker of Brownsville, Gloria (Frank) Cierpsz of West Palm Beach, Fla., Christina (Juan A.) Garcia of Richmond, Texas, and Arminda (Roberto) Ysaguirre of Kingsville, Texas, as well as her wonderful nieces and nephews.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Ricardo Contreras, sister, Dora C. Gonzales and a wonderful brother-in-law, Rudy Soliz.

Mary Lou had an eventful life. She was as equally thankful. She enjoyed the outdoors and as a family they enjoyed outdoor camping at the different camping grounds in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Oklahoma. Her favorite camping site was Sam Houston State Park and Forestry near Huntsville, Texas. She also enjoyed attending and helping out with soccer, baseball, tennis and fishing. While her sons played little league and pony league baseball Mary Lou could be seen in the dug out keeping score for her husband, Johnny. She also helped keep the kids in proper batting order. Mary Lou also traveled throughout the State of Texas with her sons in their tennis competition. She can be fondly remembered as a tennis mom for she loved the game.

Mary Lou was always there to help those who were in need. She touched the hearts of many. Her heart was filled with compassion, love, and laughter. She met no stranger. She loved meeting new people and was blessed with a wonderful personality and a great sense of humor. She will be missed very much but we know she will be in a beautiful place called Heaven.

Mary Lou attended Christian Fellowship Church in Harlingen, Texas for many years and was a member of the Praise and Worship Team. She was very passionate about our Lord, Jesus Christ. She and her husband, Johnny, also attended Life Church TV during their numerous stays in Edmond, Okla. and served as greeters for a number of years.

While her sons were growing up, Mary Lou was very involved in P.T.A. and City Council P.T.A. throughout their elementary, junior high, and high school years serving as secretary, treasurer, vice-president and president. She also belonged to the Harlingen Tennis Association, Harlingen Insurance Women where she served as secretary, vice-president and president and Theta Omega Sorority where she served as secretary, treasurer and vice-president.

Mary Lou worked in the insurance industry for several years and later worked many years with Texas Commission for the Blind and retired from Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Both latter kinds of work had their great rewards for Mary Lou as she met and assisted so many consumers in so many different walks of life. She would stop at nothing in order to help someone as attested by the numerous cards of "Thanks" sent to her supervisors by the consumers. At Texas Rehabilitation Commission she was known as "Mrs. Betty Crocker". Mary Lou had a passion for baking and taking her baked "goodies" to the office for everyone to enjoy. She also took pride in baking for her friends at the local bank and to her doctor's office where they enjoyed her baking.

Mary Lou will be missed by all who knew her. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

Visitation hours will be held on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. with funeral services to begin at 7 p.m. with Rev. Barry Jackson, officiating.

You are invited to sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence at www.buck-ashcraft.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 710 Ed Carey Dr. Harlingen, Texas, (956) 423-3636.

Nicolas Marks Reyna 

Nicolas Marks Reyna, 65, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in a local hospital.

Nicolas was born on Sept. 2, 1942, in Brownsville, Texas. He was a sales director for the American Bank Center. Nicolas was a selfless man who mentored many. He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was generous to a fault, giving his all to whomever was in need. Nicolas will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nicolas and Margarita Reyna; brothers, Raul, Leonel and Oscar Reyna.

He is survived by his wife, Sara Reyna; son, Carlo Alejandro (Christina) Reyna; daughters, Vanessa (Ahad) Khan, Yvette (Scott) Lichtenberger, and Alexis Judith Reyna all of Corpus Christi; brothers, Hector Reyna of Brownsville and Daniel Reyna of Las Cruses, N. M.; sisters, Andrea Hernandez, Linda Guerrero, Margaret Barron all of Brownsville, Texas, Diana Hernandez of Arlington, Texas, Dalia Aguilar, and Rosa Elia Salinas both of Brownsville; grandchildren, Crystal Hutchinson, Nathan Hutchinson, Nicolas Reyna, Nadia Khan, Mikaiel Khan, Aaron Lichtenberger and Myah Lichtenberger.

Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2008 at Seaside Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Saturday, July 12, 2008, at St. Phillip the Apostle Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Seaside Memorial Park.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Seaside Funeral Home, 4357 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 (361) 992-9411.

Guadalupe Garza Ruiz 

Guadalupe Garza Ruiz, 96, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 10, 2008, surrounded by her loving family, at Sunshine Haven in Olmito.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Lugo Ruiz; parents, Manuel Garza and Lorenza Ortega; and foster father Romaldo "Frenchie" Vervier.

Guadalupe Garza Ruiz is survived by her children, Rosalinda R. Guajardo (Pedro) of San Antonio, Raquel R. Villarreal (Servando Jr.) of Brownsville, Graciela R. Martinez (Anthony) of League City, and Robert M. Ruiz (Jeannette F.) of Brownsville; cousins, Aurora C. Page, Ignacio Castillo Sr., and Eustolia Garza; grandchildren, Dr. Ana G. Lorenzo (Dr. Manuel) of Dallas, Cristina G. Castillo (Antonio) of San Antonio, David C. Villarreal (Rachel Menchaca) of Austin, Rebecca V. Saenz (Kyle) of Friendswood, Sandra M. Najar of Texas City, Javier Martinez (Jaqueline) of League City, Vanessa M. Smith (Scott) of San Antonio, Robertta R. Bauder (David) of San Antonio, Jennifer Ruiz (Richard Rodriguez) of Brownsville, Alejandra R. Villarreal of Houston, and Michael Ruiz, USAF, Eglin A.F.B., Florida; 10 great-grandchildren; and beloved friends, Maria Contreras and Julissa Gonzalez.

Visitation was held from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2008, at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Saint Luke Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Serving as pall bearers will be David Bauder, Antonio Castillo, Richard Rodriguez, Dr. Manuel Lorenzo, Kyle Saenz, and Scott Smith.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Sunshine Haven.

c/o Joey de la Garza, 7105 Lakeside Blvd., Olmito, Texas 78523

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Luis Robles for his years of care for our mother, and Dr. Balesh Sharma for helping us through a difficult time. Also a thank you to the caring staff of the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville 3rd floor Telemetry and the I.C.U. staff, and the staff at Sunshine Haven for their care during her last days.

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.

MISS EVA HERNANDEZ , 88, died Friday, July 11, 2008. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Trevino Funeral Home.

JUANITA M. MEDINA, 73 of Brownsville died Friday, July 11, 2008, at her residence. She was a lifelong Brownsville resident. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Garza Memorial Funeral Home.

SILVERIO C. CORTEZ, 60, of San Benito, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors.

SUSANA ELSA T. ALEGRIA , 75, died Friday, July 11, 2008, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today with recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.

 JOSE SANTOS LOPEZ JR., 46, of San Benito, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at San Benito City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors.

 EMILIO G. GOMEZ SR., 70, of Port Isabel died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors.