Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Apr 2, 2017

Lucy Jane Haynes, 62, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home in Mission, Texas, on April 2, 2017. Lucy fought bravely for over a year, but lost her fight against an aggressive cancer.

Lucy was born on January 18th, 1955 in McAllen, Texas to C.L. “Pete” Seawell and Betty Louise (Wilkinson) Seawell. She was the...

Mar 31, 2017

Ramon “Monchi” B. Lopez, 51, of Irving, Texas went to be with Jesus on March 31, 2017.  He was born in Dallas, Texas on November 25, 1965.  Monchi was deaf and blind and never married.  He loved to eat his hamburgers, fries, and coke and fish platters.  He also loved the water and swimming.

Monchi is preceded...

Mar 31, 2017

Dannie L. Goodwin, 80, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.

Dannie was born on January 19, 1937 in Joplin, MO to Virgil and Pauline Goodwin.  He spent his childhood years in Osawatomie, KS where he loved to fish, swim in the rivers, and play ice hockey on the lakes.  He...

Mar 30, 2017

Mary Jane Avinger, age 90, departed this life peacefully to be with our Lord on March 30, 2017 in Harlingen.

She was born on May 8, 1926 to Harold and Lena Jones of Edinburg where she lived until she married Jesse Lee Avinger and moved to Harlingen in 1955.  She was a member of the First Baptist...

Mar 29, 2017

Joyce Jean Brady Burley, July 30, 1925, passed away quietly on March 29, 2017.  She was loving and tender hearted, with an endearing smile and joyful spirit.  Born to Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Brady, Joyce lived the majority of her 91 years in San Benito, Texas.  Following her graduation from San Benito High School, she attended school in Saltillo,...

Mar 29, 2017

Pamala Ray Lytal, a long-time resident of Rowlett and Harlingen, Texas died following a long battle with cancer on Wednesday the 29th of April at her house in Rowlett surrounded by her family. She was born in San Antonio on August 13, 1944 to Thomas Ray Smith and Mary Sue Adams. She attended school in Harlingen and spent most of...

Mar 28, 2017

Olga V. Lara, 60, of San Benito, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

Ms. Lara is preceded in death by her husband, Pete Lara, her father, Francisco Villarreal, and her brother Blain Villarreal.

She is survived by her mother, Virginia Villarreal, sons, Jacob (Liz) Villarreal, Joshua (Becky)...

Mar 28, 2017

Enrique Hinojosa Davila Moreno III, “Hank” entered into eternal rest on March 28, 2017. Enrique was born and raised in San Benito, Texas on September 19, 1952 to Enrique Davila Moreno II and Irma Santos Hinojosa.

Private Moreno is a Veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned a National Defense Service Medal and a Marksman Badge...

Mar 28, 2017

George was born in Pharr, TX and raised in La Feria, TX.  He left the valley when he was 18 to join the U.S. Marines; he served 4 years and was a Vietnam Veteran.

After serving his country, George was employed with the Federal Government. He traveled the world working with the Department of Defense for 38...

Mar 25, 2017

Fay Irene Hatch moved from her earthly home in Santa Rosa, Texas to her heavenly home on March 25, 2017.  She had just recently turned 91 years old.

Fay retired from the Santa Rosa ISD where she taught first grade for 41 years.

She is survived by her son David Earl Hatch, 6 grandchildren, and...

Mar 16, 2017

Carlos Soto, 86, of Rio Hondo, Texas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 16, 2017.  Mr. Soto was employed at Growers Orita Cotton Gin as a superintendent for over 25 years where he retired and went on to work part time as a bus driver for Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District.

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Mar 13, 2017

Martha Wright finished her earthly journey and went to her heavenly home on March 13, 2017. Martha was born in Oklahoma to Joe and Etta Herring on January 20, 1942. The family moved to Harlingen, Texas when she was a young girl. Martha attended Harlingen Schools and later Durham Business College. Her first job was with First National Bank...

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Mar 8, 2017

Jerry Lee Funk, 74, of San Antonio, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at his home in San Antonio surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born in Harlingen, Texas to Jack and Loyce Funk, he lived most of his life in Harlingen.

Jerry was born on August 1, 1942 the younger of two...

Mar 7, 2017

Elijah Earl Baker of Belton, Texas passed away, March 7, 2017 at the age of 89.  A longtime resident of Belton, “Earl” enjoyed his final years with his special and loving companion Robbie Jo Housewright until her passing in June of 2016.

Mr. Baker was born on July 26, 1927 in Coryell County, Texas on a farm...

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Mar 3, 2017

Catalina de la Cruz, 75, entered into Eternal Life on March 3, 2017.  She is now with her son, Nicolas Dominguez, who precedes her in death.

Catalina is survived by her nine children, Miguel Dominguez, Matilde Dominguez, Asusena Dominguez, Maria Dominguez, David Dominguez, Sonia Dominguez, Irene Garcia, Augustina Garcia, Gabriela Garcia.  She is also survived by numerous...