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CHARLES RUSSELL Obituary

Charles H. Russell Jr., born on Dec. 17, 1955, passed away peacefully at Valley Baptist Medical Center, on Dec. 13, 2012, with his family at his side.

Charles proudly served our country in the United States Air Force from 1980 thru 1988. Loving son, brother, father and grandfather, will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Patsy in 1961, his brother, Richard L. Russell in 1999 and by his father, Charles H. Russell in 2007.

He is survived by his mother, Angelita L. Russell; his children, Claudia (Jamie) Foster of Knoxville, Tenn., Carlos, Jessie (Esmeralda) Russell of Brownsville, and Angie Russell of Austin, Texas; his brother, Jesse Russell of Brownsville; his sisters, Irene Russell of Brownsville, Cecilia R. Bella (Mark S. Nieto) and Lorraine R. (George) Alvarez of Los Fresnos; grandchildren, Aaron and Marley Foster, Luis Eduardo, Erik and Carlos Russell, Jacob Ivan and Jessie-Nicole Russell, and Donovan Landaverde; his caregiver and her children who unselfishly took care of him for the last ten years; Carolina Cepeda, Juan, Carolina and Marylou Corona, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church at 2355 E. Tyler St.

Visitation will be continue on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, from 9 a.m. at Holy Family with a Mass of Christian burial at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Military honors will be provided.

Serving as pallbearers will be, George L. Alvarez, Mark S. Nieto, Rene Lopez, Gus Lopez, Joe Lopez and Gilberto Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be, Jessie Russell, Richard Russell Jr., Jacob Ivan Russell, Nick Bella, Carlos A. Alvarez and Javier D. Alvarez.

You may view the obituary, sign the guestbook, and send your condolences online to Charles H. Russell Jr.'s family at www.funerariadelangelbuenavista.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums, and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521; (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider.

Published by Brownsville Herald on Dec. 16, 2012.
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I just found out about Charles passing away and I would like to extend my condolences to the Russell family. I went to school with Charles and Richard and I am deeply saddened by this news. I pray the Lord gives you strength to endure this saddness.
Rose Mary Lopez-Blackwell (Fort Worth, Texas)

Rose Mary Lopez-Blackwell

January 16, 2013

Mrs. Russell. I just recently heard of Charles' passing. My sincere condolences. I remember him especially in early grade school. We were partners in dancing " La Raspa." may Charles rest in peace and may God give you strength in your days ahead. My deepest sympathy.
Sincerely, Patsy Franco

Patsy Franco

January 4, 2013

Irene....my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your brother. He's one of your angels now. You are in my prayers......David Salinas

David Salinas

December 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Belinda Barrera Cano

December 20, 2012

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

DORA CAMPOS

December 20, 2012

My sincerest condolence to all the loved ones left behind to cherish his memories.
There are fewer us of around, but those that are, will forever remember those that have gone to a better place.

Mario Reyna

December 20, 2012

Angie and Family; please accept our deepest condolences for your lose of Charley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the lord grant you confort and peace in your time of sorrow. Oscar and Toni Cantu and family.

oscar cantu

December 19, 2012

Irene and family:

May your heart and soul find peace and comfort and the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Myrna Zertuche
Brownsville, TX

December 19, 2012

Our deepest condolences to your family, we are freinds with Irene. Irene thank you for being a freind of the the family no we extend our simpathies. Molly/Silvestre Romero

December 19, 2012

Angie, Irene and all of Russell family. On behalf of my family and my mom, Juanita G. Cardenas, are so sorry for the loss of your son Angie and your brother Irene. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. May God the Father, God our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and God the Holy Spirit, our Blessed Mother Mary, and Saint Joseph bless you and bring peace and comort at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Mary Lou (Cardenas) Aguilar

Mary Lou C. Aguilar

December 18, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Norma Barrera Valenzuela

December 18, 2012

Mrs. A. Russell and family....please accept my condolences. Praying that God will grant you peace and comfort. May you feel His loving embrace and know that I remember you, Mrs. A. Russell with love and respect. Rosalva Peña-Garza

December 18, 2012

Our sincere condolenses to the Russell family from the Martinez family. May God bless and strengthen you in the days ahead and may he rest in peace.

Mary Lou Escobedo

December 17, 2012

ON behalf of the entire Mora Family our sencier conduelances and our prayers go out to angelita Russell and the entire Russell Family on their lost may god bless you all always and continue to go on with life.

December 17, 2012

my deepest sympathy.my prayers and blessings are with the russell family.i will miss you charles.

yahnna walbroehl

December 17, 2012

Angelita and the rest of the Russell family: I am sorry to hear about your son, May he rest in peace, and may the Lord grant you and your family the Joy, Happiness and Peace that can only come from HIm. What a wonderful promise we have in the Resurrection! Love, your friend, Juanita G Delgado

December 16, 2012

Mrs. Russell & Family: My sincere condolences. May Charles Rest in Peace & have eternal life in heaven with his siblings & dad. May our good Lord give you comfort in knowing that Charles is in paradise where he is free of pain. God Bless you all!

Mrs. G. PEQUENO

December 16, 2012

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