He was born December 5, 1994 in Beeville, Texas to Candido and Agapita Brionez.His 21 year U.S. Army career included five tours of duty in Vietnam and earned him numerous medals, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.He is preceded in death by his brother, Joe Brionez, of Beeville, Texas.He leaves behind a loving sister and brother, Maria Elena (Tom) Hale of Pasadena, Texas, and Candido (Theo