Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Apr 21, 2025

J. David Kelley, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas, at the age of 87. Born on February 7, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, David lived a full and impactful life, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and cherished memories.

David was the CEO of Petrochem Trucking Company, where he demonstrated...

Apr 20, 2025

On Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2025, Juanita Pedraza passed away peacefully from natural causes at her home in San Benito, Texas, surrounded by her children. She was 94. Juanita was born on December 4, 1930, in the quiet outskirts of San Benito to Isidro and Juanita Sanchez. She was the youngest of ten children. When Juanita was 21 years...

Apr 13, 2025

Steven Craig Bard, 77, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Valley Baptist Medical Center, from complications following a fall on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Steve was born Dec. 2, 1947, at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi. His first home was his parents' apartment over the Rialto theater in Sinton, Texas, where his father...

Apr 4, 2025

James Lee Cantrell, 92, residing in San Benito, Texas passed away of natural causes April 4, 2025. He was born in Sunset, TX on June 27, 1932, to parents Charles and Viola Cantrell.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ione “Onie” Jenkins Cantrell of San Benito and her three children Kevin Smith (Ellen), Shelley Smith White (Ron) and...

Apr 2, 2025

Andres L. Robles, 87, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.

Andres was born to Ignacio and Angela Leal Robles on August 11, 1937, in Rio Hondo, Texas.

He served honorably in the U.S. Army, worked as a truck driver, and was previously employed by General Dynamics.

Andres was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He was a diligent...

Mar 31, 2025

Mar 31, 2025

Juanita G. Soto peacefully passed away in Houston, Texas, on March 31, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on July 6, 1946, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Leopoldo Soto; her parents, Manuel Garza and Matiana Chapa; her sisters, Margarita Casas and Berta Martinez; and her brothers, Amador, Manuel, and Guadalupe Garza.

She...

Mar 30, 2025

Ponciano Garcia, 102, two days shy of his 103rd birthday, of Harlingen, TX passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025. Born on a hacienda in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Josefina and Antonio Garcia on April 2nd, 1922, Ponciano was a deeply passionate and exacting man with an abiding love for his family and a steady dedication to his work.

As...

Mar 29, 2025

James X. Lopez, affectionately known as Dad, Daddy, Pop, Pappa, and BROTHA JAMES, was a lifelong resident of Harlingen. He was born on February 26, 1941, in Harlingen, Texas. James passed away shortly after his 84th birthday, surrounded by friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Federico Lopez Jr. and Connie Lopez; his brothers, Fred Lopez III...

Mar 26, 2025

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Mar 25, 2025

Homer Galvan, age 75, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.

He was born on July 18, 1949, in San Benito, Texas, to Hilario Galvan Jr. and Margarita M. Galvan.

Homer was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1968. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and achieved the rank of...

Mar 25, 2025

At ninety-two years old, born on December 24, 1933, in Mantua, Pinar del Río, Cuba, Ana Zambrana passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas, after a long illness. Ana spent her early childhood in Mantua until her mother’s death and was initially taken in and later adopted by Francisco Waldo and María del Carmen Fernández.

She lived in...

Mar 25, 2025

Jesús Rodriguez Jr., born on January 2, 1947, in Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 25, 2025, at the age of 78.

After graduating from San Benito High School in 1966, Jesus was drafted in 1967 to serve his country in the Vietnam War. He attained the rank of Sergeant, completed his military service honorably, and...

Mar 24, 2025

Bonnie Louisa Bishop Jones peacefully passed on March 24, 2025, at eighty-two years of age.

She was born July 19, 1942, to Alfred L. and Evelyn Grantham Bishop. Bonnie grew up in Rio Hondo, Texas, with her sister, Julia Williams, and her brothers, John and Larry.

She married David Louis Jones in 1962, and they enjoyed sixty-two wonderful years together.

Bonnie had a...

Mar 23, 2025

Francisco Loya, age 79, peacefully passed on March 23, 2025, in San Benito, Texas.

He was born to Luciano Loya and Luisa Castro Loya on January 29, 1946, in Brownsville, Texas.

Francisco graduated from Brownsville High School. He went on to serve on active duty in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant (E7).

He was...

Mar 23, 2025

Christian Jay “Chris” Guerra, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2025, in Brownsville, Texas. Chris was born to Jessie Joe Beltran and Liza M. Gonzalez on September 13, 1994, in Harlingen, Texas.

SPC Christian Jay Guerra was a United States Army Ranger assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he served as...

Mar 20, 2025

Michael Lee “Mike” Wisdom, age 80, peacefully passed away on March 20, 2025 in Harlingen TX. Mike was born to Woodrow Wisdom and Edith Metheny Wisdom on September 11, 1944 in Mercedes TX and grew up in La Feria TX.

Mike graduated from La Feria High School where he excelled in football and basketball. He attended Texas A&I Kingsville TX and...

Mar 18, 2025

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord…” (1 Timothy 2:7-8a)

Federico Martinez, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1937 to Filomeno and Julia Estrada Martinez in Los...

Mar 16, 2025

Roberto Crescencio “Bob” Diaz, Jr., age 67, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Richardson, Texas. He was born to Roberto C. and Alicia Solis Diaz on October 21, 1957, in Harlingen, Texas.

Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and he worked in the security industry for almost forty years.

He was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching games...

Mar 15, 2025

Victor Martinez Perez of Richmond, Texas, was born on July 28, 1930, to Jose Perez and Piedad Martinez of San Benito, Texas. Early Saturday morning, on March 15, 2025, Victor peacefully went to be with the Lord, at the age of 94.

Victor was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Aurora S. Gonzalez, of Harlingen, Texas. Victor was...