Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Aug 15, 2023

Muril May Haynes 97, passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2023. She was born to John Henry Brown and Callie Ridings Brown on December 4, 1925 in Troy, Texas. Muril work for the Harlingen School District and retired after 40 years of dedicated service.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Callie...

Aug 13, 2023

Patricia Lorraine Williams Speer was born November 25, 1929, to Thomas Read Williams and Jimmie Davis Williams. She was one of the first babies born in the newly built Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas. Patricia passed away August 13, 2023 in Harlingen at the age of 93.

Patricia grew up in Harlingen and as a teenager...

Aug 11, 2023

Porfirio Trevino Sr. 94, passed away peacefully August 11, 2023 in Rio Hondo, Texas. He was born to the late Lauro Trevino and Lucinda Perales Trevino on July 1, 1929 in Rio Hondo, Texas.

Porfirio worked and retired as a foreman for CPL.   He was of the Catholic faith and was member of St. Theresa Catholic Church...

Aug 9, 2023

Livia “Libby” Tidwell left this world to go to heaven on August 9, 2023. Libby was born on May 23, 1937, the second of four children to Jesus and Enriqueta Garcia in Mercedes, Texas. Libby competed in numerous sports while attending Mercedes High School, where she graduated in 1956. Libby became the first member of her family to graduate...

Aug 7, 2023

Juan Antonio Ovalle 66, passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas.  He was born to Antonio and Minerva Ovalle on December 31, 1956 in Harlingen, Texas.

Juan was a good friend to all the family from the youngest to the oldest and everyone in-between.  He was born with an innate drive to help anyone in need.  He learned...

Aug 7, 2023

Ruby Lee Garza passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023 in Houston, Texas at sixty-six years of age. She was born to the late Henry and Noemi Plata Ybarra on October 10, 1956 in San Benito, Texas.

Ruby attended San Benito High School. She was a valued employee of the Cameron County Health Department for thirty-eight years....

Aug 4, 2023

Alfonso Hernandez Jr, 48, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Al was born October 5, 1974, to Alfonso and Delia Hernandez in San Benito, Texas. He was the oldest of 3 children and known to his family as “Rookie.” His friends knew him as Al or Fonzie...

Aug 3, 2023

Roberto L. Gonzalez Sr., 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted wife, honored sons, and precious grandchildren on August 3, 2023, in Austin, Texas after his valiant and courageous battle with stage four stomach cancer. Roberto was born on February 12, 1943, to Guadalupe Gonzalez Sr. and Maria Del Roble Lugo Gonzalez in Brownsville, Texas and resided, for...

Aug 2, 2023

Claude Edward Haynes, 82, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023, in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Fred and Elsie Haynes on December 18, 1940, in Harlingen, where he lived most of his life.

He proudly served his country in Korea as an Army Specialist (E-4).  He worked in the weight industry for most of his...

Aug 1, 2023

Joe David (Jody) Johnson died August 1, 2023, at home in Pipe Creek, Texas following a brief battle with cancer.  Jody was born to Ross Delbert Johnson and Mary Elizbeth (Haggard) Johnson on August 30, 1957, in Harlingen, Texas.

He graduated from Harlingen High School. Jody spent most of his life working in sales and later became...

Jul 30, 2023

Monserrato Padilla Jr., 66, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 in San Benito.  He was born to Monserrato Padilla Sr. and Maria Elia Padilla on January 10, 1957 in Victoria, Texas.

Monserrato attended and graduate from San Benito High School. He worked for San Benito School District in the Maintenance Department for 20 years.

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Jul 26, 2023

Francisco Cardona peacefully passed away July 26, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas at sixty years of age. He was born to Francisco Cardona and Natividad Vasquez Acosta on May 7, 1963 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Francisco was a high school graduate and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a martial arts instructor specializing in karate....

Jul 25, 2023

Arturo Galvan peacefully passed July 25, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas at sixty-seven years of age. He attended Texas Southmost College and was a valued employee of the U.S. Postal Service where he was employed as a Maintenance Technician. Arturo retired from USPS after thirty-two years of dedicated service.

He was of the Catholic faith and an active...

Jul 25, 2023

Delia Delgado Hernandez, 72, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023 in San Benito, Texas.  She was born to Julian C.  and Anita Delgado on November 12, 1950 in San Benito, Texas.

Delia is preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Anita Delgado; her husband, Alfonso Hernandez Sr.; her son, Julian MTS Hernandez; and sister, Maria...

Jul 20, 2023

Mae Barfield, 88, of Harlingen went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Mae was born May 21, 1935 in Mercedes, TX to Albert and Agnes Krell as the youngest of 5 children.  She was baptized August 9, 1936 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Skokie, IL and confirmed May 15, 1945 at...

Jul 18, 2023

Kenneth Vance Jackson, 93, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Ray Cleon Jackson and Jennie McNiece Jackson on March 20, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kenneth graduated from McNeece State College in Lake Charles, Louisiana with a B.A. in Business Administration.  He proudly served his country in Korea...

Jul 14, 2023

José M. Garcia, 88, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Manuel Garcia Gonzalez and Maria Teresa Santiago Natal on February 19, 1935 in Manatí, Puerto Rico.

He graduated from high school and, after two years of college, he graduated with a degree in accounting.  José worked at the New...

Jul 11, 2023

On July 11, 2023, Dolores (Dodie) Barnes Simmons passed away peacefully in Harlingen, Texas. The daughter of Alvin and Anitha Barnes, Dodie was born on September 21, 1932 in Laguna Vista, Texas and raised in Cuero and Cameron County, Texas. Dodie graduated from San Benito High School and attended Texas Southmost College.   She married Leonard Pierce (L.P.) Simmons Jr....

Jul 3, 2023

Anita Vasquez, a woman of faith and fervor, entered eternal rest on July 3, 2023. Born on May 17, 1938, Anita graced this world with her gentle spirit, and her kindness resonated in all her endeavors.

Anita attended the Church, St. Joseph with an unwavering belief in her Catholic faith. Her devotion was evident in her daily...

Jun 30, 2023

Walter Johnson Holder, 87, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Dr. Carl Bennett Holder and Myrna Johnson Holder on September 15, 1935 in Floydada, Texas.

Walter was a graduate of Texas A & M, class of 1958.  He proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force Reserve.  Walter...