All Obituaries

FELIX AREVALO SR. JANUARY 1, 1926 – JUNE 17, 2019   Mr. Felix Arevalo, Sr., 93, entered into the eternal kingdom of God in heaven on Monday, June 17, 2019, having been surrounded by his loved ones.   He is preceded in death by his wife:  Margarita Izquierdo de Arevalo; son: Juan Angel Arevalo; parents:  Magdaleno and Amada Arevalo.   Survivors include:  Juan Pablo, Jose Guadalupe, Felix Jr., Maria, Homero, Esperanza, David, Oralia, and Arturo...

Maria Teresa “Terry” Rodriguez, 37, was called home to Our Lord’s heavenly kingdom. Terry was the daughter of Laura L. Blum García and Ricardo “Richard” A. (Patricia V.) Rodríguez and sister of Yessenia I. (John) Zigtema. Terry was named after both grandmothers. She was a great blessing to her family and relatives.   Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Donald M. Blum; paternal grandparents, Tomás M. and Teresa M....

Rolando Francisco Gaona, 80, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 surrounded by his family.   Rolando graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1957. He then continued his education and attended St. Mary’s University where he earned his degree. He was an Educator for 20 years at Cigarroa HS where he taught Marketing and was a Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) teacher for the length of his career. DECA prepared many of his students for...

The Bratton Family would like to announce the very full, satisfying and rich life of their patriarch, Samuel Bratton, ended Monday, June 10. He fell asleep in death five days before his 102nd birthday, a detail that would doubtless cause him some annoyance, as he had been promised cake and tacos for the event by his daughter-in-law, Trina.   He was born at home on Victoria Street in Laredo on June 15, 1917 to Sam Bratton and Juanita Levrie Bratton. Sam, (as he was known to most of his...

Manuel Castillo November 2, 1924-June 6, 2019   Mr. Manuel Castillo, 94, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The family will be receiving condolences on Monday morning, June 10, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 719 Loring at Cortez. Procession will depart the funeral home at 10:45 a.m. to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery for a graveside service and Interment at 11:15 a.m. You may express your...

ESPERANZA CONSUELO JOLOMNA JANUARY 7, 1943 – JUNE 4, 2019   Esperanza Consuelo Jolomna, 76, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Jolomna and her parents: Marco Tulio Cruz & Alicia Magdalena Gonzalez.   Left to cherish her memory are her children: Nilda (Jose De Jesus)  Varela, Patricia Medellin, Rose Mary (Ricardo) Alvarez, Erick (Griselda) Jolomna, and Henry (Graciela)...

RICARDO BUSTAMANTE, SR. NOVEMBER 20, 1960 – JUNE 1, 2019   Ricardo Bustamante, Sr., 58, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom, Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert G. and Fernanda Bustamante. Left to cherish his memory is his loving spouse, Thelma P. Bustamante, children: Ricardo (Dora) Bustamante, Jr., Cristina (Rody) Bustamante-Roel, David Bustamante, and Gerardo Bustamante; grandchildren: Ricardo III, Melina, Elayna, Desi, Brianna,...

ORALIA RITA LAUREL May 22, 1926 – May 31, 2019 “She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 Oralia Rita Laurel went to be with our Lord on May 31, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Oralia was born on May 22, 1926 in Laredo, Texas to Zaragoza and Maria Concepcion Laurel. She graduated from Ursuline Academy and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Texas Women’s...

ANN HALEY RAMIREZ APRIL 19, 1929 – MAY 26, 2019 Mrs. Ann Haley Ramirez, 90, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her home, having been surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Nettie Haley; husband: Ernesto Ramirez; son: James “Jimmy” Ramirez. At an early age, she professed her love of Jesus Christ and together with her late husband Ernesto, joined San Martin de Porres Catholic Church, where they were faithful parishioners for...

MARGARITA NAVARRO DE RAMOS FEBRUARY 18, 1943 - MAY 21, 2019 Mrs. Ma. Margarita Navarro de Ramos, 76, entered into the gates of heaven on May 21, 2019 at a local hospital. She will forever be missed, remembered, loved by all her family. She is preceded in death by her parents: Antonio Navarro; brother: Heriberto Navarro; sons: Ruben Gustavo Ramos and Jesus Ramos. Surviving her are her spouse: Roberto Ramos Flores; children: Roberto (Veronica Lillian) Ramos Jr., Rene Eduardo (Ernestina)...