Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Daniel V. Silva
Mar 2, 2016
SAN BENITO, TX. Daniel (Danny) V. Silva, born on the 3rd of November 1944 in San Benito, Texas to his parents, David and Tomasa Silva, passed away on Tuesday, the 2nd of March 2016. He was seventy-one years old. Danny was a loving grandfather who cheered at Jenessa’s softball games and Markie’s football games. They were his pride and joy...
Glenn W Brady
Feb 29, 2016
Harlingen: Glenn W. Brady, 74, passed away on February 29, 2016 at his residence in Harlingen. Glenn was born in San Benito, Texas on October 05, 1941 to Paul and Covellia Brady. He was a graduate of Pan American University where he received a Bachelor Degree in Business. Glenn then began a career with Burton Auto Supply that lasted 52...
Antonio D. Najera
Feb 20, 2016
Antonio “Tony” D. Najera (1935 - 2016) San Benito — Our beloved Antonio “Tony” D. Najera, born on March 17, 1935, in Progreso, Texas, to Guadalupe M. and Estefana D. Najera, will always be remembered for the love he had towards his family, his amazing gift at making friends all over the Valley, his hard work as a migrant farmworker...
Israel Joseph Vela
Feb 17, 2016
SAN BENITO, TX. – Israel Joseph Vela, born on the 1st of May 1994 in Harlingen, Texas, died on Wednesday, the 17th of February 2016 in Harlingen, Texas. He was twenty-one years old. Israel graduated from Lyford High School, Class of 2012, and was currently working on completing his bachelor’s degree, majoring in political science at Texas State Technical College....
Betty Jean Schwab
Feb 16, 2016
Harlingen: Betty Jean Schwab, 83, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in her hometown, Harlingen. Betty is survived by her sons, Robert and Rick Schwab, daughter, Dru Ann Baczewski and grandsons, Cody and Tyler Baczewski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Schwab, son, Darris Schwab and daughter-in-law, Leslie Schwab. Betty had a love for life and...
Otilia O. Abrego
Feb 12, 2016
SAN BENITO, TX. – Otilia Oviedo Abrego entered into eternal rest on the 12th of February 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving children, husband, and relatives. Otilia or Tila as she was known by family and friends, was born on the 18th of November 1943 in San Benito, Texas to Tibursio and Maria Madgalena Oviedo. Growing up as...
Gomecinda Gonzalez
Feb 12, 2016
LOS FRESNOS, TX. – Gomecinda Gonzalez, born on the 13th of January 1925 in Los Fresnos, Texas, died on Friday, the 12th of February 2016 at McAllen Nursing Center. She was ninety-one years old. Her parents, Domingo and Francisca Gonzalez; and brothers Ascension Gonzalez, Simon Gonzalez, and Isabel Gonzalez, preceded her in death. Survivors include her sister, Hilaria Torres of...
E. Jean Coffman
Feb 9, 2016
Harlingen: E. Jean Coffman, 94, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at her residence in Harlingen. Jean was born March 13, 1921 in Bradford, PA to Fred and Francis Sprague. She graduated from Otto High School in Duke Center, PA and later became a Medical Records Secretary. She was a member of the Keystone Chapter #2 Eastern Star also in...
Annie V. Williams
Feb 8, 2016
San Benito, Texas Annie V. Williams, 79, passed away February 08, 2016 at her residence. Annie was born October 12, 1936 in Raymondville, Texas to W.C. and Leona Bingham. She was salutatorian of her graduating class in Lyford, Texas and a DAR recipient. She attended Mary Hardin Baylor University until she met the love of her life, James L. Williams....
Mildred Gilmore
Feb 7, 2016
Harlingen: Mildred G. Gilmore, 89, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her residence in Harlingen, Texas. Mildred was born November 4, 1926 in Athens, Georgia to Ruben and L.C. Johnson. She previously lived in Sanford, Florida before moving to Harlingen in 1976 when her husband began working at the Marine Military Academy. Mildred is survived by a son, Steve...
