Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Ninfa Rodriguez
Aug 10, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Ninfa De Los Santos Rodriguez, born on June 22, 1930 in San Benito, Texas, died on Monday, August 10, 2015 at residence. She was 85 years old. Ninfa was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, as well as a devoted member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed dancing, playing bingo, and gardening. Her...
Albina Bianca Martinez-Lopez
Aug 9, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Albina Lopez, born on February 16, 1962 in Harlingen, Texas, died on Sunday, August 9, 2015. She was 53 years old. Albina was a unique and beautiful soul who touched the lives of everybody who was lucky enough to cross her path. Her children, including her pets, were the biggest reason she got out of bed...
Frances Pederson
Aug 7, 2015
Frances Pederson of Los Fresnos, Texas passed away at her residence on Friday, August 7, 2015. Frances, born on April 20, 1926, was the daughter of the late S.J. and Clairbel Brownlow Irwin. She was born and raised in Floresville, Texas where she participated in various civic and school activities. She was valedictorian of her high school class and was...
Irma S. Herrera
Aug 6, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Irma S. Herrera, born on September 23, 1945 in San Benito, Texas, died peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was 69 years old. Her father, Juan Sauceda; and sisters, Arcelia Cortez and Yolanda Torres, preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving...
Teresa G. Cantu
Aug 4, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Teresa Gonzales Cantu, born on December 12, 1921, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family at her San Benito residence on August 4, 2015. She was 93 years old, and a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and a sister. Teresa was the first female Hispanic to graduate from Los Fresnos High School in May...
James H. Daily
Aug 4, 2015
Harlingen: James H. Daily, 85, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. James was born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK and was a graduate of The University of Oklahoma. He enlisted with the Army Air Corp and was later commissioned as a Colonel in the United States Air...
Evelyn Ratliff
Aug 1, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Evelyn Ratliff, born on April 4, 1925 in San Benito, Texas, died on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at her residence in San Benito. She was 90 years old. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at one o’clock in the afternoon, at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, Texas. You are...
Harold F. Gray
Aug 1, 2015
HARLINGEN, TX Harold Gray, 75, passed away August 1, 2015 at his residence in Harlingen. He was born on November 29, 1939 in Harlingen, Texas. A lifelong farmer, Harold was a member of the Tip o Tex Trail Ride, Harlingen Elks Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He also served on boards for the Harlingen Irrigation District, Producers Gin Association,...
Anselmo Garza
Jul 29, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Anselmo Garza, born on January 31, 1927 in San Benito, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old. Anselmo later moved to Lozano along with his parents and siblings Genoveva Moreno, Braulio Garza, Ismael Garza, Pedro Garza, and Guadalupe Garza. He was...
Jesus M. Reyes
Jul 29, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – A graveside service for Jesus M. Reyes will be held today, Monday, August 3, 2015 at ten o’clock in the morning at San Benito City Cemetery. San Benito Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (956) 361-9192.
Christine Ward Basse
Jul 29, 2015
Rio Hondo, TX: Christine Ward Basse, 59, passed away July 29, 2015 in Harlingen, TX. Christine was born January 19, 1956 in Brownsville, Texas to Douglas Edward Ward, Sr. and Maria Agripina Osorio. She received a B.S. in math and was employed as teacher for the San Benito C.I.S.D. and St. Paul Lutheran School. Christine was a member of St....
Hubert Minor
Jul 26, 2015
San Benito, TX: Hubert “Red” Minor, 81, passed away July 26, 2015 in Harlingen. Red was born December 31, 1933 in Rangerville, TX to Hugh Foster Minor and Irena Ogden Minor. He was employed by Valley Shamrock and retired as a transport manager. Red was a member of San Benito Elks Lodge and Rangerville Baptist Church. He was a musician...
Peggy C. Cooney
Jul 24, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Peggy Coers Cooney, born on March 9, 1942, ended her battle after a lengthy illness on Friday, July 24, 2015, with family at her side. She was 73 years old. Her parents, Walter and Zelma Coers, preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband of fifty-five years, James A. Cooney; daughters, Kelly (Charles) Durham and...
Concha R. Almaguer
Jul 24, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Concha R. Almaguer, born on May 25, 1922 in San Angelo, Texas, died on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Harlingen Medical Center. She was 93 years old. Visiting hours are on Saturday, July 25, 2015 and on Sunday, July 26, 2015, beginning at one o’clock in the afternoon and concluding at nine o’clock at night, with...
Enrique Weaver
Jul 22, 2015
LOS INDIOS/SAN BENITO, TX. – Enrique Weaver, Jr., born on December 4, 1930 in Galveston Ranch, Texas, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. He was 84 years old. Survivors include his loving wife, Bertha M. Weaver; sons, Enrique M. Weaver and Alfredo M. Weaver; brothers, Ernesto Weaver and Gualberto Weaver; as well...
Wayne T. Farber
Jul 20, 2015
Harlingen: Wayne Thomas Farber, 96, of Palm Valley, passed away July 20, 2015, at La Hacienda Healthcare in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Neligh, Nebraska, on Oct. 13, 1918, to Tom W. Farber and Mae Lydon Farber. Wayne graduated from Neligh High School at age 16, and from the University of Nebraska with a chemical engineering degree in 1941. ...
