Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Allen Miller at the age of 65 on September 24, 2023. Born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 1, 1957, David was a beloved husband to Rosie, father to Trae (Sarah), Robert (Maggie), and Rick (Valerie), and grandfather to Gage (Robert) and Alyssa (Robert). He was preceded in death by his parents Bernie Ford Miller and Janet Louise Doddy, as well as his sister Nancy.   David served his country with honor as both an active...

Born August 11, 1941. Howard went to his eternal resting place on September 21, 2023, peacefully at home while on hospice care for extensive medical complications. He is the beloved son of Elmer (Slim) Buchanan Sr. and Lou Emma (Brenton) Buchanan, who preceded him in passing. Siblings, all who preceded him in passing, include Mildred (Mickey) Havens, Elmer (Buck) Jr., Brenton Buchanan, Franklin (Frank) Buchanan, William (Billy Gene) Buchanan, Jimmy Buchanan, Ray Dean Buchanan, Mary Lou...

Ann Kuppinger Phillips, lovingly known as Annie, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22 surrounded by her family.  A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Ann spent the majority of her life in Harlingen, a true Valley girl.  Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. John Kuppinger and Charlotte Kuppinger Colhoun, her bonus parent, Charles Colhoun, all beloved members of the Harlingen community, as well as Chuck Colhoun and Katrina Simms.  She is survived by her husband, John...

Lucilla G. Jimenez, 101, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born to the late Luis and Berta Garcia on August 15, 1922 in San Benito, Texas. In her leisure time, Lucilla enjoyed shopping, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and our Sunday family dinners. Whether we called her mom, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, sister, cousin, or friend, we were blessed to have been a part of this incredible...

Nilda Cabuto 79, Thursday, September 28, 2023 passed away in Harlingen, Texas, she was born on April 12, 1944 to Jesus Zamora and Manuela Soto. She was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito, Texas. Nilda enjoyed gardening, cooking for friends and family. Nilda was preceded in death by her husband Eusebio Cabuto, parent Manuela Soto and Jesus Zamora, her siblings: Mauro Zamora, Noelia Solis, and Gonzala Alegria.  She is survived by her children: Janie (Jessie), Gracie...

James E. Mayer Jr., 84, “Coach” passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on September 16, 2023, eager to meet his Heavenly Father that he spoke so much about over the years. The last year of his life was spent away from the tennis courts he had held so dearly and missed spending time with his H.E.B. Tennis Center crew for his weekly match-ups on “Coach’s Corner.” The family grieves his passing, yet rejoices in his freedom knowing he is playing tennis on...

Oralia Cruz 59, passed away in Harlingen, Texas Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born In San Benito, Texas on July 18, 1964, to Everardo & Romana Loyoya Martinez. Oralia had 30 years in the Optometry Profession and serve 11 years as a General Manager for Eyemart Express.  She enjoyed attending San Benito Greyhound football games, shopping, and spending time with her family. Oralia is preceded in death mother Romana Martinez, father Everardo Cruz, brother Rogelio Martinez,...

Richard Lee Woods, 86, peacefully passed September 19, 2023 at his home in San Benito, Texas.  He was born to the late Henry S. and Edith Adams Woods on February 17, 1937 in Pharr, Texas. Richard proudly served his country as an Airman Recruit, U.S. Navy.  He was employed with Valley Solvent and Chemicals and retired after 15 years of service.  Richard was a member of Rangerville Baptist Church and the San Benito Elks Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and...

Maria Enriqueta Rodriguez, 87, peacefully passed on September 17, 2023 in San Benito, Texas.  She was born to Guadalupe Gomez and Julia Garcia Gomez on April 6, 1936, in San Pedro, Texas. Maria was of the Catholic faith and was member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church.  She worked for Brownsville ISD and retired after 18 years of service. In her leisure time, Maria enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Guadalupe...