Rogelia Gonzales Balderas was born at “El Rancho” in San Benito, Texas on May 14, 1930, to Francisco Gonzales and Amada Ramirez Gonzales.  She passed into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the ripe age of 91 in Dallas, Texas. The early years of her life were spent working on her family’s farm and attending elementary school in Los Fresnos, Texas. True to her mischievous nature should she would often walk to the school bus stop and hide near the canal...

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Marie Davies Schrantz, age 95, died May 8, 2022 at her home in Harlingen, Texas. She was born November 27, 1926 to the late Paul and Frances Davies of Stuart Place. Marie was proud of being a native to Harlingen, a native to the Rio Grande Valley, and a native Texan. She graduated from Stuart Place School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Texas A & M University in Kingsville. She loved little children. Marie taught 1st or 2nd grades for twenty-seven years –...

Catarino Rodriguez, 92, peacefully passed from this life on May 4, 2022. He was born January 19, 1930 to the late Catarino Rodriguez and Maria Avila Rodriguez in San Antonio, Texas. Catarino served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He continued his comradery with fellow veterans as a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and AMVETS (American Veterans). He was a valued employee of Armour-Dial, Inc. until his retirement after many years of faithful service. In...

Janice Labar Bourg passed away May 1, 2022. She was born Janice Marilyn Shofner on June 18, 1939 in Lubbock, to Homer and Lola Shofner, 8 years after her brother Troyce. After a few years in Bangs, Texas, her family moved to Harlingen when she was four. Homer began farming the land Valley Vista Mall sits on, and they rented a house across from Rainbo Bakery. Janice recalled, "Mom and I would stand on our front porch every day about 4 p.m. to smell the fresh bread." Janice and her...

Irma C. Garcia, 84, of San Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 29, 2022.  She was born August 7, 1937, in San Benito, Texas to George and Juanita Canales. Irma was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ysmael “Red” Garcia; her son, Ismael “Smiley” Garcia Jr.; her loving granddaughter, Cynthia Marie Moody; her parents; her sister, Elva Benavidez; and her brother, Gilberto Canales, Sr. She is survived by her daughter Blanca...

David Erwin Sykes passed away on April 26, 2022 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he stayed between cruises.  Born August 18, 1953 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Eskew Ervin and Hazel Sykes. David’s residence was in Rio Hondo, he also resided in Louisiana, Vidor, Texas, Houston, Texas, Battleground, Washington, Nada, Texas, Carlsbad, California, Littleton, Colorado and Arroyo City, Texas. David completed a Bachelor’s of Science Degree with majors in...

Isidro “Chilo” Montemayor, Sr., of San Benito/La Paloma, Texas, passed away to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 23, 2022. Preceding him in death and there to receive Isidro in Heaven is his father, Gilberto Montemayor, Sr.; his mother, Paula Naranjo Montemayor; sister, María Elena Contreras; brother, Martin Montemayor, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Irma Montemayor and Monica Montemayor; and brothers-in-law, Ernest “Pete” Hurley, and Israel...