Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 25, 2024

Once again, our hearts are broken. Our Mamita, Eloina M. Charles passed away on Monday, March 25th, 2024. At the age of 96, she passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home. Our Mamita was a hardworking and determined woman.

In October of 1964, she established Las Vegas Cafe. Today, the restaurant is still a reflection...

Mar 21, 2024

Daniel Wilburn Peters, 85, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Kinfolk Personal Care Home in Austin, Texas.

Daniel was born September 4, 1938 in Harlingen, Texas to Wilburn and Fannie Peters.  This is where he married, started a career, and raised a family.

He was a volunteer for the Weslaco Fire Department for a...

Mar 21, 2024

Melvin Fletcher a beloved husband, father, and member of the community, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024 at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, craftsmanship, and devotion.   He was born to Herman Fletcher and Alice Tingley on July 29, 1930 in Champaign IL. In the late 1930’s his family moved to the Valley...

Mar 18, 2024

Nancy McSwain Phipps, 82, of Harlingen, Texas, died peacefully on March 18th, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend William “Bill” G. Phipps, her sister and brother-in law, Patricia “Pat” M. and Charles C. Hancock, and her parents, James D. and Agnes P. McSwain. She is survived by her nieces, Helen Hancock of Salem, Virginia, and...

Mar 17, 2024

Lynne Michelle Morgan, 75, peacefully passed away on March 17, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas.  Lynne was born to Henry and Violet Kiepke on July 23, 1948 in Clark, South Dakota.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her birth mother, Esther Arends.

Left to treasure Lynne’s memory is her husband Tom Morgan; her...

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Alice O’Keeffe, 85, peacefully passed away on March 14, 2024 in Sugar Land, Texas.

She was born to Dorsey H. Fudge and Mattie Dee Fudge on September 22, 1938 in San Benito, Texas. Mary was employed as a teacher assistant for the La Feria Independent School District.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 12, 2024

Guadalupe (Lupita) R. “Memo” Ramirez, 101, peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her children and loved ones on March 12, 2024 in San Benito, Texas.  She was born to the late Emilio L. and Aurora B. Rodriguez on October 26, 1922 in San Benito, Texas.

Lupita was a faithful member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. ...

Mar 11, 2024

Bennie (Ben) Dan Milford, 77, beloved husband, son, and friend passed away to glory on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Ben was born on March 25, 1946, to Morris “Jack” Milford and Fay Chance Milford in Houston, Texas.  In 1968 Ben met Vera de la Garza of Raymondville, Texas and they were married on December 21, 1968.

Mar 11, 2024

Mr. Ricardo “Rick” Rosenbaum, 66, of San Benito went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 11, 2024. Rick was born on January 24th, 1958.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Sotero and Lazara Rosenbaum, his two brothers Martin and Rigoberto Rosenbaum, and brother in law Alfonso Maldonado and great-nephew Joshua Zuniga...

Mar 9, 2024

Benito Canales passed quietly surrounded by family and loved ones on Saturday March 9, 2024.  He was born to the late Juanita Guerrero and Jorge Canales, Sr on December 19, 1931 in San Benito, Texas.

Benito joined the United States Air Force upon turning 18 years of age where he was a Special Police Lieutenant.  He joined...

Mar 8, 2024

Lowene Evelyn Werkmeister met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 8 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born May 30th, 1936, in Leigh, Nebraska to Rudolph (Rudy) and Lydia (Franzen) Korte. She was baptized on June 14, 1936, at Zion Lutheran Church, Leigh, and confirmed her faith on April 2, 1950, also at Zion Lutheran Church. She attended...

Mar 8, 2024

Norma Cabaza Adams, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Round Rock, Texas. She was born on April 8, 1935, in San Benito, Texas to Luis and Esperanza Cabaza.

She and her husband, Alfred (Fred) Adams, met in San Benito as teenagers and were married on December 26,...

Mar 4, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for Elida Gonzalez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 29, 2024

It with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles F. Coe (Chuck) on February 29, 2024, at his home with his loving wife, Linda by his side in San Benito, Texas.  Chuck was born on June 26, 1950 in Johnson City Tennessee, son of the late Charles F. Coe and Doris June Coe.

Chuck attended...

Feb 27, 2024

Janice Huff Smith, 80, met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 27, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on March 15, 1943, to Calvin Ralph Huff and Adele Johnson Huff and grew up in Raymondville, Texas, where she graduated from Raymondville High School in 1961. That same year she started dating her childhood neighbor and...

Feb 23, 2024

Eloisa Estrada Leal, 88, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024 in Floresville, Texas.  She was born to Miguel Estrada and Julia Rodriguez Esteban on April 21, 1935 in El Ranchito, Texas.

Eloisa graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education and was employed as a teacher with the Donna Independent School District and San Benito Consolidated Independent...

Feb 23, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for Maria Irma Reyes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 22, 2024

Juan Jesus “Chuy” Torres, 71, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.

Juan Jesus Torres was born on July 29, 1952, to Juan Torres, Sr. and Beatriz Torres.  As a young man, he was a migrant worker and helped support his family.  His family traveled to numerous states...

Feb 19, 2024

Hilario Galvan Jr., 96, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024 in San Benito, Texas.  He was born to the late Hilario Galvan Sr. and Gregoria Garcia Galvan on January 22, 1928 in Port Isabel, Texas.

Hilario was employed as a Chief Maintenance Supervisor for Dolly Vinsant Hospital and retired after 36 years of dedicated service.

Feb 18, 2024

WILLIE D. CHIDESTER passed away on  February 18.  He was born on August 19, 1950, to Adella Chidester and Donald “Hap” Chidester in Ottumwa, Iowa.  He had one adopted sister, Zetta Thomae , of San Benito, Texas.

He spent his childhood in Blakesburg, Iowa, where he spent time in his mother’s beauty shop and his father’s salvage...