Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-17
FRANCISCO YTURR|A
HAS PASSED AWAY
ONE OF BROWNSvILLE'S MOST
PROMINENT MEN
Pioneer Banker of Lower Rio Grande
Valley and One Of County's Larg-
est Land Owners, Dies at Ad-
vanced Age of 81.

Saturday, June Is, at 7:45 a. m
Francisco Yturria died at his home
in this city. Mr.. Yturria had
reached he advanced age of 81
years, and his death was due largely
TO the infirmities of age. He had
been in i'll health for several years.
but he made brave fight for life.
ears We're felt even a year ago that
the end was near. Yet still he
struggled on, and only about two
months ago, after long confinement
to bed under Tie care of trained
nurses, with death almost hourly ex-
pected at times, he undertook a trip
abroad TO obtain treatment at the
abandoned the trip, however, on
reaching New York, going instead to
Hot Springs, Ark His stay at the
latter place was of no avail. Grad
ually his infirmity gained upon him.
and the will which had been indom-
liable during all the years of his
long and busy life gave way finally
Two days before his death, he re-
turned to his home-in time 20
make his peace with his Maker, and
bid last farewell to his loved ones.
Francisco Yturria was born in
MatamOros. Tamaulipas, Mexico.
October 4, 1890. He was educated
in both English and Spanish. His
early training was Of a commercial
nature and early in life he devel-
oped talent for business when was
destined to make him one of the
foremost business men Of his town
He moved to Brownsville in 1867,
and soon after opened a mercantile
house here, at the same time con-
ducting branch establishment in
MatamorOs A banking business
was conducted by Mr.. Yturria also,
which was the pioneer bank OF
Brownsville. For many years the
Yturria bank was the only bank
here and il was naturally a very
prominent factor in the commercial
life of this town and the surround
ing country.
Mr.. Yturira also acquired large
land interests in Cameron county
and his ranch was one of the largest
in this section. He stood high as
financier and his connections with
New York banking interests were
extensive and important.
Mr. Yturria was largely instru-
mental in raising the bonus to Sc
cure the construction of the st.
Louis. Brownsville and Mexico rail-
road TO Brownsville Not only was
he one of the largest subscribers,
but, though he was then an old man,
he was very active also in securing
subscriptions to the bonus, working
day after day in the heat OF sum-
mer until the task was completed
He came near to a nervous collapse
after that strenuous campaign He
was one of the incorporators OF the
railroad and has been director
since it was first organized
Mr.. Yturria also assisted liberal
ly in the promotion of various pub
lie enterprises, and could always be
depended upon for substantial as.
sistance in any meritorious project
for the benefit of this town or sec
tion.
Mr. Yturria is survived by his
wife, who was Miss Felicitas Ire
vino, and by two adopted children
Daniel Yturria, a prominent citizen
of Matamoros, and Mrs. Miguel A.
Garcia of Brownsville. He is also
survived by sister. Mrs a. Harris,
who resides in Matamoros.
The funeral took place yesterday
morning at half past nine o'clock,
with a solemn high mass OF requiem
at the Church of the Imaculate Con-
| cepcion The church was heavily
draped in black and white. The
drapings not only included the altar
and chancel, but were looped from
Dillar 70 pillar the full ength of the
church The ceremony was ex-
tremely impressive. Three priests
assisted at the mass. which was sung
by the priests. Several hymns were
rendered also by the choir.
The interment was made in the
Yturria family vault in the city
cemetery A great many beautiful
flowers were sent by sympathizing
friends TO adorn the catket and