Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Marilyn Adele Vincent
Jun 12, 2025
Marilyn Adele Vincent passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, just two weeks shy of her 80th birthday, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was living in Harlingen, Texas, at the time of her passing.
Born on June 26, 1945, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Marilyn was the daughter of Blanche and Elmer Griffin. She was the third of four...
Juana "Juanita" B. Gaytan
Jun 11, 2025
Surrounded by her loved ones, Juana “Juanita” B. Gaytan went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2025. Her remarkable 101 years of life stand as a testament to her strength, selflessness, and devotion to her faith, family, and community. She lived by the 23rd Psalm, “Jehová es mi pastor; nada me faltará.”
Born in Monterrey, Mexico, on...
Lydia Pena
Jun 9, 2025
Lydia Peña, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on April 1, 1931, in San Benito, Texas, to Leonardo and Angelita G. Perez.
Lydia dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker and was a devoted member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Her passions included sewing, crocheting, baking, and solving word search...
Leonard David Levine
Jun 7, 2025
Leonard David Levine, 91, of Harlingen passed away in the early morning hours of June 7, 2025. He was born March 20, 1934 in McAllen, Texas to Ben and Fannie Levine. He grew up in Harlingen, attending Sam Houston elementary school, Travis Junior High, and Harlingen High School on 13th street, graduating in 1952.
Growing up he had sparkling blue eyes...
Valdemar P. Velasquez
Jun 6, 2025
Valdemar P. Velasquez, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on August 27, 1943, in Sabinas, Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon to Francisco C. Velasquez and Herminia Perez Velasquez.
In his early career, Valdemar worked in agricultural settings, where he found joy in operating a John Deere tractor. He later joined the City of Harlingen's...
Dr. James Charles Campbell
Jun 2, 2025
Dr. James Charles Campbell, 77, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. He was born to David Leonard Campbell and Verda Maxine Ayecock Campbell in Portland, Oregon, on December 6, 1947.
He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with degrees in Electrical Engineering, Kinesiology, and Theology, and also from the Oregon State University School of Medicine....
Louis F. Martin, Jr.
May 30, 2025
Louis F. Martin, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 30, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Springfield, Illinois, to Louis Martin, Sr. and Eleanor, Louis grew up in Cairo, Illinois, and graduated from Cairo High School in 1961. He served honorably for 8 ½ years in the Illinois and Texas...
Thomas "Tom" C. Cox
May 27, 2025
Thomas “Tom” C. Cox, 73, peacefully passed away on May 27, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on June 28, 1951, to Stedman P. and Mary Rita Walls Cox in Houston, Texas.
He was a 1969 graduate of Spring Branch High School, attended the University of Houston, and worked for Bush Supply in Harlingen for many years. In his leisure...
Rosalinda Ruiz
May 26, 2025
Rosalinda “Bibi” Ruiz, age 56, peacefully passed away on May 26, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on October 24, 1968, in Fremont, Ohio, she was the daughter of Olivio “Lee” Ruiz Jr. and Elena Segovia Ruiz.
Bibi was a dedicated volunteer at Ed Downs Elementary School and was a cherished provider for many friends. She had a passion for crossword puzzles,...
Arturo Eduardo Sanchez
May 24, 2025
Arturo Eduardo Sanchez — “Art” to just about everyone—was welcomed into fullness of God’s mercy on May 24, 2025, at the age of 55. He left this world far too soon, but not without leaving an extraordinary legacy of love, generosity, and humor that lives on in everyone who knew him.
A resident of San Antonio, he was born on January...
Edward James Glass
May 20, 2025
Edward James Glass, 87, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born in San Antonio, Ed lived a full and hardworking life. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and married the love of his life, Irene Glass, in Corpus Christi in 1956. Together, they shared 64 years of devoted marriage, raising three children: Terry...
Jose Luis "Joey" Carrizales
May 20, 2025
Jose Luis “Joey” Carrizales, aged 63, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2025. Born on January 29, 1962, in San Benito, Texas, he was the son of Carlos Borrego Carrizales and Antonia Pena Carrizales.
Joey had a larger-than-life personality with unrivaled charisma. His love for a microphone and a stage endeared him to those who knew him best. Joey loved and...
Gerald J. Saucedo
May 18, 2025
Gerald J. Saucedo, 70, passed away May 18, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born November 12, 1954, in Weslaco, Texas to Guadalupe Saucedo and Paula Martinez.
Gerald attended Morgan Hill High School in California and furthered his education with a scholarship to San Jose State College. Over his impressive career spanning more than 40 years, he held various management...
Eugenie "Genie" Rose Dunn
May 17, 2025
Eugenie “Genie” Rose Dunn, 91, of Harlingen, Texas, peacefully passed from this life to her eternal home on May 17, 2025. She was born on February 18, 1934, to Irby Loyd Shelton and Viola Rose Foito Shelton in Detroit, Michigan.
When she was three, her family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. As a little girl, Genie loved to play softball and to...
Robert G. Dodson
May 13, 2025
Robert G. Dodson, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on July 20, 1950, in Ft. Worth, Texas to Abe and Louise Dodson.
Robert was a long-time resident of Harlingen; he graduated from the Marine Military Academy. He was a truck driver by trade and drove for Hygeia Dairy Company for many years. Robert had...
Graciela Bocanegra
May 12, 2025
Graciela Bocanegra, age 72, of San Benito, Texas, is now peacefully awaiting the resurrection hope. She left us on May 12, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas after battling with illness. Known to many as “Gracie” or “Chela”, she was born on July 15, 1952, as the fourth child of Tito and Damiana Bocanegra. Graciela was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and...
Guadalupe C. Sandoval
May 10, 2025
Guadalupe C. Sandoval, 78, peacefully passed away on May 10, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. She was born on September 28, 1946, to Carlos Carrizales Sr. and Antonia P. Carrizales in San Benito.
A devoted member of the Centro de Alabanza Y Poder, Guadalupe enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, and engaging in various crafts
Guadalupe is preceded in death by her...
Beatrice M. Betts
May 6, 2025
Our beautiful mom, Beatrice “Skeets” Mae Betts, 102 or known to her grandchildren and great grandchildren as “Mama Gee” suddenly passed away on May 6, 2025.
She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on September 15, 1922, to Ethel Arnold and W. Edgar Johnston. They later moved to Harlingen where she graduated with the Class of 1940.
After meeting the love of...
