Ernestina (Charles) Becerril

Ernestina (Charles) Becerril


Ernestina C. Becerril, 79, of Brownsville, Texas, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2017 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on October 18, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Maria S. Charles, brother Alberto Charles. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 47 years Raymond J. Becerril, daughter Mary Lou (Matthew) John, son Raymond J. (Deyanira) Becerril, grandchildren Samantha, Thomas, and, Ryan John, and Madelyn Becerril, siblings Noe (Estella) Charles and Esther C. Leal. Her nieces Belinda (Joe) Elizardi and Nora (Robert) Camargo, nephew Manuel+ (Sylvia) Leal and 8 grand nieces and nephews.

Tina graduated from Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas in 1960 and began her career with Brownsville I.S.D., where she continued to work for the next 56 years. She had a passion for learning and encouraged her loved ones and others to continue their education. She began her teaching experience at Victoria Heights as a 4th grade teacher, then for 13 years she worked at J.T. Canales also as a 4th grade teacher. She continued at Skinner Elementary where she worked for 7 years as a special education teacher. In 1977 after earning her master’s in education she began to work as an educational diagnostician. Through her experience as a diagnostician and educator she met and worked with many dedicated professionals whom she had a great respect and admiration. Her motto was “Every second for education.†She also enjoyed being a grandmother and spending time with her family.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory. (956) 350-8485

Pallbearers will be Ruben Atkinson, Robert Camargo, Matthew John, Joey Elizardi, Joe Elizardi and Jimmy John.

9 Comments

  • Catherine Fletcher Posted January 17, 2017 11:18 am

    My heart breaks for all of those who knew this wonderful woman. Tina was one of a kind and will be deeply missed. May she rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her. Prayers being sent to the family.

  • Minnie Zamora Posted January 17, 2017 12:25 pm

    A wonder of a woman!!!! Heart broken. Rest in peace Tina!

  • Laura Sierra Posted January 17, 2017 4:50 pm

    Mary Lou,

    My deepest sympathies during your time of loss, my thoughts/prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  • Charles &Minnie Baker Posted January 17, 2017 6:47 pm

    Our condolences go out to the family. We are very sorry to hear about Tina, she was a great educator. Rest In Peace Tina.

  • Patricia Champion Widener Posted January 17, 2017 7:09 pm

    My dear friend, I will miss you.

  • John & Sudie Blackburn Posted January 17, 2017 10:38 pm

    Tina was a friend, colleague, and mentor. She was strong but gentle, dedicated, honest, and lived her life with fidelity and integrity. Her passing leaves an empty place in our hearts. Knowing she is in Heaven makes it easier to accept she is done with getting older and having it interfering with her work ethic. She put the “SPECIAL” in “Special Education”…for 56 years!

  • Veronica Hernandez Lopez Posted January 18, 2017 10:43 am

    Beautiful Tina – she will be missed by so many. Condolences from the Hernandez family (Delia, Hector, and Veronica). May God give her loved ones peace through this difficult time.

  • Yvonne Ortiz Posted January 18, 2017 7:06 pm

    My condolences to Tina’s family. I worked with her for many years at Porter High School. She was a wonderful person full of love and always willing to help. She will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Tina . You made a great impact in not only my life but the lives of many.

  • Leticia Chapa-Vineyard Posted January 21, 2017 4:22 pm

    Condolences to her family. She was one of my favorite teachers at J.T.Canales. A wonderful and delightful teacher, always so kind and sweet to all of us.

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