Angelita L. Russell

She was preceded in death by her parents, all 6 of her siblings, her infant daughter Patsy, in 1961, her son, Richard in 1999, her beloved “darling” husband, Charles in 2007, and her eldest son, Charles Jr. in 2012.

She is survived by her son, Jesse Russell and her 3 daughters, Irene Russell of Brownsville, Cecilia R. (Mark S.) Nieto, and Lorraine R. (George) Alvarez of Los Fresnos; grandchildren: Claudia, Carlos, Jessie, Angie; Richard Jr. and William(whom she raisedand loved as her own); Jesse Jr. and Jason Russell; Sondra(Jon) Baldivia and Nicholas(Sarie) Bella; and Alejandra, Carlos, Javier, and Karina Alvarez, 14 great grandchildren; many “honorary” grandchildren and Sister-in law, Aurora S. Lopez; along with manynieces and nephews and in-laws. She was blessed to also have her niece and constant companion, Irma Cantu, and her caretakers: Maria, Maricruz and Arturo Castillo.

Angelita enjoyed her career as an educator that spanned over 30 years. She always enjoyed running into former students or coworkers and reminiscing about the good old days. She was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church her entire life. She loved to travel and was able to go on several pilgrimages to Mexico and was fortunate to travel to Rome, Spain, Portugal, and the Holy Land. She never met a stranger, and her smile was contagious. She was always willing to help anyone in need, and I do mean anyone, many can attest to that kindness. She was our family “rock” and in her last few years, dementia may have taken her memory,but it never took her faith and spirit. We were blessed with an angel on earth who has now gone before us to her eternal resting place. She always made sure to remind us that is what we need to strive for; we are just passing through this life so we must showlove and compassion for all and that is what she modeled for us as part of the best gift she ever gave us in instilling our Catholic faith.

Visitation will be held from 12pm to 9pm with a recitation of the rosary at 7pm on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2355 E. Tyler St., Brownsville, TX

On Saturday, December 12, 2020-Visitation will begin at 10am and the funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 12:30 pm for a Mass of Christian burial at 1pm at Holy Family Church with Fr. Jorge Gomez celebrating the mass. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Both the Rosary and the Mass will be livestreamed on the Holy Family Facebook Page. Facebook.com/HolyFamilyBrw/

Honored to be her pallbearers are: Mark S. Nieto, George L. Alvarez, Richard Russell Jr, Nicholas Bella, Gus Lopez, Joe Lopez, Rene Lopez & Gilbert Garcia.