Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Juanita G. Guerra
Feb 17, 2024
Juanita G. Guerra entered eternal rest on February 17, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1935 to Francisco and Teresa Galvan in San Benito, Tx where she continued to reside with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Marcos Guerra, parents Francisco and Teresa Galvan, her brother Eustacio Galvan, her sister Benita G. Guerra and...
Paula G. Rodriguez
Feb 16, 2024
Paula Garza Rodriguez, 100, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. She was born to Felicitas Garza on January 25, 1924 in Brownsville, Texas.
Paulita though small in stature, showed tremendous strength when it came to taking care of her home and her yard. She was blessed to have good neighbors such as Juan...
Maria De Los Angeles Huerta
Feb 15, 2024
Maria De Los Angeles, “Angie or Angelita,” Huerta, age 84, entered into her heavenly home on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Pilar and Isabel (Inguanzo) Zamora, on May 31, 1939, in San Benito, Texas.
Angelita was a devout Catholic and an active member of...
Humberto Valladarez Jr.
Feb 14, 2024
Humberto Valladarez Jr., 65, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born to Humberto and Felipa Valladarez on August 11, 1958 in Harlingen, Texas.
Humberto was preceded in death by his father, Humberto Valladarez; his granddaughters, Nellie and Ellie Valladarez; and his brother, Ricardo Valladarez.
Left to treasure his memory...
Maria San Juana Rodriguez
Feb 13, 2024
Maria S. Rodriguez, aged 82, passed away peacefully at her home in San Benito, Texas, on February 13, 2024. Born on April 1, 1941 in San Benito, she was the daughter of Nicolas and Maria G. Saldivar.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Nicolas and Maria G. Saldivar, and her husband, Agapito G. Rodriguez.
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Larry Joe Elliff
Feb 8, 2024
Larry Joe Elliff was born on September 11, 1932 in Anderson, Missouri to William Luther and Eva Elliff. He passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on February 8, 2024. He moved to Harlingen, Texas at the age of 9 (1944) where his father started Elliff Motors. Larry attended Harlingen High School and the University of Texas in...
Joanne Claire Kindley Bothwell
Feb 7, 2024
Joanne Claire Kindley Bothwell, 88 years old, born July 31, 1935, in La Feria, Texas, peacefully rejoined the Heavens on February 7, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles Monard Kindley and Margeret Georgina Kirgan Kindley, as well as her husband, Charles “Chuck” Bothwell.
She is survived by her three...
Rafael Hernandez, Jr.
Feb 2, 2024
Rafael Hernandez Jr. of San Benito, TX passed away unexpectedly February 2, 2024. His final days were spent surrounded by the family he loved so much.
Rafael was born on September 4, 1955 to parents Rafael Hernandez-Medina and Domitila M. Hernandez.
He was a passionate and loving husband to his beautiful devoted wife of 34...
Eustolia Cruz Ratliff
Feb 1, 2024
Eustolia Cruz Ratliff, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 1, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. We thank Our Heavenly Father for having blessed us with a loving and wonderful Mom for 79 yrs. We were honored to be by her bedside comforting and loving our Mom.
Mom loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren unconditionally. She...
Charles Alan Hess IV
Jan 31, 2024
Charles Alan Hess IV, known to all as Al, passed away on January 31, 2024, at his home in Laguna Vista, Texas with his wife and son by his side. Al passed away at the young age of 68 after a brief battle with cancer.
Left to treasure Al’s memory are his wife Kaye Hess, children Charles...
Mertha “Dubby” Lorraine Barnett
Jan 31, 2024
Mertha “Dubby” Lorraine Barnett went to join the Lord January 31, 2024. Dubby was born March 14, 1934.
Her father owned Dale’s True Blue Shows in 1903. She married Lawrence Barnett Jr on October 5, 1950. They owned games and booked with several shows in the 50’s and 60’s. In 1971 they started Junior Barnett Shows and...
Lucinda Salazar Dominguez
Jan 29, 2024
Lucinda Salazar Dominguez, affectionately known as Lucy, passed away on January 29, 2024, in Houston, Texas. She was born on March 16, 1970, in her beloved hometown of Brownsville, Texas. Lucy's vibrant personality left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered throughout her life.
Lucy dedicated 28 years of her career to Target, where she served as...
Lawrence "Larry" Onderdonk
Jan 29, 2024
Lawrence "Larry" Onderdonk 75, a loving husband, talented businessman, and creative individual, passed away on January 29, 2024, at his home in Harlingen, Texas. Surrounded by his cherished family, Larry left behind a legacy of hard work, perfectionism, and the ability to turn imagination into reality.
Born on March 4, 1948, in Mercedes, Texas, Larry was the...
Rev. Lt. Col William G. Phipps
Jan 28, 2024
Rev. Lt. Col William G. Phipps, known by all simply as “Bill” passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 28, 2024. Just two weeks before, he was celebrating a late Christmas and even playing cornhole with his family. He was 81 years old.
Bill was born in Welch, WV on June 8, 1942. He grew...
Viola Cantu
Jan 28, 2024
Viola Garcia Cantu, 96, of San Benito, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024 with her family by her side.
She was born August 25,1927, in Carrisitos, Texas to Porfirio Garcia and Arminda George Garcia. Viola graduated in 1945 from San Benito High School, then went on to graduate from Durham Business School. She married Abelardo...
Roberto Garza
Jan 25, 2024
Roberto Garza began his journey home to our heavenly Father surrounded by his family and loved ones on January 25, 2024 one week shy of his 94th birthday. He was born to the late Isabel Guadiana and Jose Garza.
Upon graduation from San Benito High School, Roberto joined the United States Army on December 6, 1950 where...
Conrado de la Garza
Jan 24, 2024
Conrado “Connie” de la Garza, former Mayor of the City of Harlingen and the owner and broker of Bahnman Realty Inc., died peacefully on Wednesday January 24, 2024, at his home in Harlingen.
With a lifetime devoted to public service, de la Garza began his real estate and civic career in 1963 as a Deputy Tax Assessor...
Frank Orson William Sommerfeldt
Jan 20, 2024
Frank Orson William Sommerfeldt, 89, of Harlingen, Texas, died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Angelcare Homes in Harlingen, TX. He was born May 26, 1934 in Reeve, WI to Frank and Helen (Olson) Sommerfeldt.
Frank attended Clear Lake, WI high school, and went to work at Andersen Corporation in Bayport, MN upon graduation. He married Phyllis McKee...
Noemi Rendón Esparza
Jan 20, 2024
Noemi Rendón Esparza , 86, of San Benito, Texas; peacefully entered heavenly paradise on January 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Mema & Mimi, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was born September 30, 1937 in San Benito, Texas. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Ernesto Esparza...
Clementina Gonzalez
Jan 20, 2024
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