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Mario Garcia-Muñoz
HARLINGEN — Mario Garcia-Muñoz was born on April 5, 1923 in Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. He went to be with the Lord in Heaven on May 31, 2001 at his residence. His family was at his side.
Mr. Garcia-Muñoz was preceded in death by his father, Ignacio Garcia; his mother, Anna Maria Muñoz-Garcia; and two daughters, both named Maria Luisa. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Galvez de Garcia; 5 sons and 2 daughters, Ignacio Antonio, Mario, Jr., (Diana Longoria), Jorge Arnoldo (Terri Pawlowski), Maria de los Angeles (Juan Longoria), Raul (Arminda Marroquin), Dr. Anna Maria Garcia (Vicente Ortiz) and Luis (Therese Marie Layman); 19 grandchildren, Diane Irene, Javier Antonio Tizoc (Dawn Rogers), Sergio Antonio Cuahtemoc, Jaime Antonio Axayacatl, Velma Jo Ann Kotzur (Frank), Melissa Siebert (Eric), Monica Calderon (Mario), Crystal Mayberry, Cindy Juarez (Gabriel), Patricia Pedraza (Ceasar), Veronica Longoria, Raul Jr., Nadia, Tina Patricia, Jessica Marie, Jose Luis, Luis Mario, Jonathan William and Andrew Luis; and 14 great-grandchildren, Dante Antonio Iztoc, Juliette Lynn, Urban Joseph Kotzur, Andria and Nicholas Siebert, Brittany Glaze and Kameron Calderon, Victoria Diamante, Nicole Deandra and Nathan Dante Juarez, Christian Patrick Crayton, Alexis Lauren Pedraza and Christian Rey Rodriguez.
At the age of 15, Mario began working for Ferrocarriles de Mexico as a line railroad assistant in and around Jalapa, Veracruz. By the age of 22, he had married Claudia Galvez and worked as a painter in Mexico City and Valsequillo, Puebla. He came to the United States in 1945 and became a legal resident of this country in 1955.
In Harlingen, he worked with the Harlingen Water Works ("Yo trabaje en el pico y la pala" – I worked with the pick and the shovel) and Pepsi Cola.
He quickly learned the English vernacular of his trade and consistently relied on his children for assistance in improving his knowledge of English. At the grass roots level, Mario, like many Mexican immigrants, played an important role in the economic development of his adopted country and his Harlingen community. In his 56 years of living in Harlingen, he consistently provided jobs to at least 6 workers and was very proud of being self-employed.
Throughout his 56 years of service to his trade, he gave from his heart and always thanked his God for the many blessings he received. "Le doy Gracias a Dios porque a mi nunca me falta trabajo" (I thank God because I always have work), he often said to his children. Mario’s hard work and honest living was exemplified as he provided a fair price for his clients and a fair wage for his workers.
In the early 1950’s, he often had a crew of up to 10 men working in and around Harlingen. Like many immigrants, he overcame many of the challenges of his adopted land. He overcame prejudice, insensitivity and the abuse of those who took advantage of illegal immigrants. He was always able to look people in the eyes knowing that his work was honest, fair and just. As a painter, he painted houses and businesses throughout Harlingen, the Valley and South Texas.
He developed some beautiful friendships with many "patrones." These friendships were noble and sincere. He was quick-witted and a romantic at heart. A self-educated man, Mario read consistently, listened to Mexican information radio stations of the 40’s and 50’s and watched the current education and talk shows. His favorite topics included government, economics and religion. He talked about his uncles in Mexico, who were lawyers, educators, engineers and businessmen. He remembered one uncle in particular who served as Secretary of Public Education in Jalapa, Veracruz and in Mexico City.
His love for his Mexican roots was very evident. He always thanked and remembered his aunt, Maria Luisa Garcia de Aburto, as the surrogate mother who took a young orphan child and instilled in him the love of God, duty and honor. In his life, the path of God’s love was clear.
Although a man of the world, his duty to his wife as a provider was never compromised. He loved to read and debate universal issues. His friends will remember that Mario loved to talk. To his children, he gave the gifts of love, respect, a sense of responsibility and independence. While his love for his native Mexico never left his heart, he encouraged his children to work hard and be part of and never apart from his adopted country. His pride was always seen as he talked about his children in college and in the military (2 career U.S. Army soldiers, one a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, a captain and a specialist in the U.S. Army Dental Corps and a young marine who served in Vietnam). He was especially proud of his children as leaders in their work.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and always found time to help his church. He loved to cook and often helped with fund raising activities. Mario "el pintor," as referred by many, loved to talk and make friends. If he met you and you gave him a minute, you made a friend for life. He would go out of his way to please you.
Mario is now with his Maker. His wife, children and grandchildren will remember him as a man who loved life. He lived life one day at a time and accepted life as it was and not as it should be. His gentle heart will always be with us. His steadfastness will be with us. His love of God and life will be with us. Mario, "el pintor," has gone to rest. However, he left a legacy that will continue to encourage his offspring with a sense of responsibility to God, duty and honor.
Visitation will be held today from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Holy Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. A Holy Mass is scheduled for Monday, June 4, 2001 at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Salvador Tinajero, Frank Kotzur, Juan Longoria, Javier Antonio Tizoc Garcia, Raul Garcia and Jaime Antonio Axayacatl. Honorary pallbearers will be Licensiado Jorge Martinez-Aburto, Licensiado de leyes Rafael Santoro, Carlos Vela, Attorney at Law, Lazaro Benavides and Reynaldo Martinez.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity Funeral Chapel.
Maria Angelina Elizalde
HARLINGEN — Maria Angelina "Angie" Elizalde, 71, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2001 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Angie was born on Aug. 2, 1929 in Laredo, TX to Gregorio and Elvira Pena.
Angie graduated from Baylor University in 1951 and soon after went to work at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She worked for many years there as a Supervisor with Surgical Pediatrics. After her employment with Valley Baptist Medical Center she worked with the State of Texas Public Health Department and then as a Supervisor with the San Benito Health Department.
She is survived by her daughter, Roanne M. (Gilbert) Perez of Harlingen; grandchildren, Priscilla Martinez, Katherine Martinez and Gilbert Perez II all of Harlingen; step-grandchildren, Stephanie and Amanda Perez; great-grandchild, Summer Nicole Partida; and sister, Armandina de la Garza.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roberto B. Elizalde and sisters, Elvira P. Martinez and Elia Arce.
Funeral services will be held at the Assumption Catholic Church in Harlingen at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria.
Pallbearers will be Gilbert Perez, Frank Perez, Jose L. Perez, Jesse (Jay) Aguirre, Frank Arguelles, and David Eric Garcia.
Angie will be most remembered by her family as a special lady and loving mom, and by others for her lasting impression of caring and concern for all whom she came in contact with
"I‘m Free"
Don‘t grieve for me, for now I‘m Free. I‘m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life‘s been full, I savored much…good friends, good times, a loved one‘s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don‘t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now, He set me free.
Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home in Harlingen.
Mario Munoz Garcia
HARLINGEN — Mario Munoz Garcia, 79, went to be with the Lord in Heaven, May 31, 2001, at his residence with his family at his side.
Visitations will be held today from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral mass is scheduled to be held on Monday, June 4, 2001 at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony‘s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemtery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity Funeral Chapel.
Willard G. Sauerbrei
LEBANON, MI — Willard G. Sauerbrei, 73, passed away Thurs., May 31, 2001 at Breech Medical Center in Lebanon, MO. He was born on Dec. 30,1927 in Tripoli, IA to Walter and Anna (Rathe) Sauerbrei. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry in 1946-47 as a Staff Sgt., 21st Rgmt., 24th Battalion in Japan during their first free election..
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn of Lebanon, MO; 4 children, Sandra (Jerry) Huston of Springfield, MO, Murray (Kathy) Sauerbrei of Columbus, WI, Thomas (Pat) Sauerbrei of NJ, Alan (Michelle) Sauerbrei of Wichita Falls, TX; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Services will be held June 8 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew‘s Lutheran Church in Readlyn. Interment will follow at St. Matthew‘s Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Kaiser Corson Funeral Homes, Inc. in Readlyn, IA.
Clara Eleas
HARLINGEN — Clara Eleas, 87, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2001 at her home in Harlingen. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and an active life long Jehovah Witness.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 4 p.m. on June 2, 2001, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 201 W. Loop 499 & Breedlove Harlingen.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home.
Maria Angelina "Angie" Pena Elizalde
HARLINGEN — Maria Angelina "Angie" Pena Elizalde, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2001 at Valley Baptist Medical Center, a rosary will be said on Friday, June 1, 2001 at 7 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2001 at the Assumption Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Connie A. McCown
HARLINGEN, TX — Connie A. McCown, 58, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2001, at Valley Baptist Memorial Center in Harlingen, Texas.
She was born June 16, 1942 in Rayville, MO, and moved to Harlingen in 1994 when she and her husband became the owners of La Mirada Country Estates. They sold the business in 1999 and traveled the United States visiting their many friends.
She is survived by her husband, Richard McCown; one son daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Donna McCown; one brother and his wife, Donald and Jacqueline Mullin and other relatives.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 31, from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Mont/Meta/Restlawn/Cox Funeral Home, 2906 S. Expressway 77-83, Harlingen, TX. Family will be present from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Memorial services will be held at the funeral home, Friday, June 1, 2001 at 10 a.m.
Funeral directions are under the direction of Mont/Meta/Restlawn/Cox Funeral Home 428-9004.
Jesse Wilfred Sloss Jr.
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at his residence on South Padre Island. Born July 15, 1936 in Brownsville, Texas to Jesse W. Sloss Sr. and Maria del Rosario Gavito Sloss. Attended St. Joseph Academy and the University of Texas in Austin and graduated from Texas Southmost College, Brownsville. He served with honor in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, acting as personal bodyguard to General Brown. Jesse was a Master Electrician who owned his own electrical contracting business and who worked at NASA in Houston during the early years of the aerospace program.
The last few, very happy years he spent as a professional Charter Fishing Captain, working on the Laguna Madre out of South Padre Island. He loved to teach people, especially children, how to fish and have a great time on the water.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Whaley Sloss; two sons, Jesse W. "Rusty" Sloss III and David "JoJo" Sloss; three daughters, Rosemary Parra, Sandra Isbell and Deborah Sloss; one stepdaughter, Alexandra Burban; five sisters, Elsie Ireland, Sylvia Schroeder, Rose Lee Dorsey, Rose Marie de los Santos and Bonnie Rigelsky; eight grandchildren, several aunts and uncles and many, many friends from the Rio Grande Valley, all across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 1, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Darling-Mouser Chapel in Port Isabel.
military honors will be conducted at the Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home in Port Isabel.
Mary Rebecca Guymon
HARLINGEN, TX — Mary Rebecca Guymon, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. She was born February 15, 1914. She was a member of the Raymondville Art Legion and Tri Delt. She worked for the Raymondville School for numerous years and she moved to Raymondville from La Jara, Colorado in 1940.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., May 31st, at the First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Raymondville Memorial Park Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Katie Guymon of Houston; two sons, Richard Guymon of Ballgrand, GA and James Tomas Guymon of Nevada. She is also survived by one grandson, Travis Guymon.
Pallbearers will be Joe Pennington, Mark Brown, Carl Wertz, Kenny Haynes, Dick Fiero and John Wesley Walker.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home.
Mary Kathleen Kerford Rhone
RAYMONDVILLE — Mary Kathleen Kerford Rhone was born in Mexico City on May 8, 1914 to Francis John and Maria Loretto Kerford. Kathleen was raised in Mexico City and Tampico, Mexico and came to the United States when she was fourteen years old. Upon graduation from high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania she moved to San Antonio, Texas. On January 29, 1944 she married Louis W. Rhone. They moved to Raymondville in 1946. She resided in Raymondville and San Antonio for the rest of her life. She was active in many civic organizations including the Raymondville Junior League, Zonta International, ABWA, and the St. Anthony‘s Altar Society.
She is preceded in death by her mother, father, Sister Maria del Consuelo Kerford and brother Francis John (Pancho) Kerford.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Louis W. Rhone, daughter, Kathleen (Kathy) Rhone Ehlinger; son-in-law Tom Ehlinger; grandson, Daniel Ehlinger, granddaughter, Melinda Ehlinger; cousin, Sister Mary Pat Rivers; sister-in-law, Gunda Kerford and nieces Christina and Barbara Kerford.
In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to St. Anthony‘s Altar Society, St. Anthony‘s Catholic Church, Raymondville, Texas or to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Candice Downing, Dr. Theresa Lichtner, and the staff of the 5th floor south Valley Baptist Medical Center for all of their help. Rosary will be at Duddlesten Funeral Home, Raymondville, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2001. Mass will be at St. Anthony‘s Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 1, 2001. Mass will be at St. Anthony‘s Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 1, 2001. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, San Antonio, on Saturday, June 2, 2001.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home.
Alvie Harold Frazier
SAN BENITO — Alvie Harold Frazier, 74, passed away to eternal rest on Sunday, May 27, 2001 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He was born on January 13, 1927 at Vienna, Louisiana in Lincoln Parrish. He married Alma B. (Nubbin) Davis on July 13, 1948 at Sanger, Texas.
Survived by his lovely wife of 53 years is Alma B. Frazier and his son, Davis (Vickie) Frazier; granddaughter Nicole Ashley; grandson, Ryan Davis Frazier all of Richmond, Texas; a sister, Judy Frazier of Aubrey, Texas; brother, Joe Frazier of Damascus, MD; niece, Dennis Bartley of Lubbock, Texas; nephew, John Wayne Frazier of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Jonathan Frazier of Gaithersburg, MD and numerous great nieces and great nephews and by his many good friends.
Alvie Harold Frazier is preceded in death by his parents, Alvie Floyd Frazier, and Lillie Mae King Frazier and by his older brother, John W. Frazier.
Alvie Harold Frazier was a member of B.P.O.E. Lodge #1661, and a lifetime member of the Ingleside V.F.W. Post #6386, and a member of the La Feria American Legion Post #0439. He had also served in the U.S. Navy during WW II.
There will be a memorial service scheduled for Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. at Thomae Funeral Home located at 701 North Bowie in San Benito.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae Funeral Home.
Aurelio Valdez
WESLACO — Aurelio Valdez, 66, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2001 after a brief illness in Donna. Born in Rio Bravo, he was longtime Weslaco resident. Mr. Valdez was an employed with the City of Weslaco. He was an accomplished musician having played the accordion since childhood age, and being a member of various musical groups. He was preceded in death by his wife Josefina Valdez on May 1, 2000.
He is survived by his children, Aurelio Valdez Jr. of Donna, Juan Manuel Valdez, Antonio Valdez, Gloria Banda all of Weslaco and Sonia Mendoza of Donna. He is also survived by his mother, Juanita S. Valdez of Weslaco and his sisters Alicia Gutierrez of Rio Bravo, Amalia Pulido of Reynosa, Amelia Aguilar, Aracelia Perez and one brother Anibal Valdez all of Weslaco, 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday May 30, 2001 at 3:30 p.m. at McCaleb Funeral Home Chapel in Weslaco with Dr. Henry Alvarez, pastor of Templo De Adoracion El Shadai in Weslaco and Rev. Alfredo Herrera of Iglesia Apostolica in Donna officiating. Interment will then follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.
Pallbearers will be Anibal Valdez, Aurelio Valdez Jr., Juan M. Valdez, Antonio Valdez, Victor Manuel Mendoza and Alfredo Banda.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home.
