Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Ruben Quiroz
Apr 16, 2015
San Benito, TX Ruben Quiroz, 65, of San Benito entered into eternal life Thursday April 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father Lorenzo Quiroz. Left to treasure his memory is his children, Ruben(Joyce) Quiroz, Jr , Jose Luis(Lorissa) Quiroz, Diana(Mauricio) Padilla, Homer (Lillian) Quiroz, Angie (Adarius) Jackson; a special thanks to our mother, Irma Montalvo for supporting...
Bennie Ray Wood
Apr 14, 2015
Harlingen, TX: Bennie Ray Wood, 86, passed away April 14, 2015 in Harlingen, TX. Bennie was born July 4, 1928 in Jefferson, TX to Ethel and Ray Wood. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Jefferson, TX. He served his country as a Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force in Okinawa. Bennie was employed with Lane Wells Service...
Lowell Holmes
Apr 13, 2015
Harlingen, TX: Lowell Anton Holmes, 85 years old died April 13, 2015. He was born September 11, 1929 in McAllen, TX. Lowell grew up in Donna, TX. He graduated valedictorian from Donna High School in 1948. He then received the Jesse Jones Agriculture 4 year scholarship from Texas A & M University. While attending Texas A & M University, he...
George W. Groves
Apr 12, 2015
Harlingen, TX: George William Groves was born on December 20, 1924 in Ursa Illinois and passed away on April 12, 2015 in Harlingen, Texas. He was the third child of Mark Webb Groves and Katherine Sauble Groves. A World War II veteran George served his country in England, France and the South Pacific until his honorable discharge in July 1946....
Myra M. Becker
Apr 11, 2015
Myra Piles Chapman Meyer Becker, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed peacefully in her sleep on April 11, 2015 at the young age of 95 years. Myra was born in Hon, Arkansas on October 9, 1919 to Martha Clarice and Sam Piles. Myra married Don Chapman in 1939 and they had 2 children. They were divorced in 1954. In 1955...
Philip Foglesong
Apr 9, 2015
San Benito, TX: Philip Foglesong Jr., 73, formerly of Joy, IL passed away April 9, 2015 in Corpus Christi, TX. Philip was born September 25, 1941 in Galesburg, IL to Philip Foglesong, Sr. and LuLu Olsen Foglesong. He served his country with the United State Army as SSG. Philip married Karen Sue Holmes and they were married until her passing...
Robert M. Hansen
Apr 7, 2015
Harlingen, TX: Robert M. Hansen Sr., 94, passed away April 7, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Bob was born April 9, 1920 in Manistique, MI. He graduated from Manistique High School in 1938. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps, followed by service in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1940-1945; during which time he married the love of...
Janette Brackin
Apr 6, 2015
Rio Hondo/Moody, TX: Jeanette Brackin, 84, passed away April 6, 2015 in McGregor, TX. Janette was born September 19, 1930 in Harlingen, TX to Noah Howard Dumas and Elva Wyrick Dumas. She lived most of her life in Rio Hondo with exception of the last 5 years that she lived in Moody, TX. Janette was employed with the Rio Hondo...
Martha De La Rosa Hernandez
Apr 5, 2015
Martha De La Rosa Hernandez, 78, passed away April 5, 2015 with her family by her side in Harlingen, TX, after a brief illness. Preceding her in death were her parents, Porfirio and Elisa De La Rosa, her siblings, Juan Manual De La Rosa and Beatrice Garza. Left to cherish her unconditional love are her children, Eli Hernandez, Sandra Thomas...
Nereyda Piña-Lopez
Apr 5, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX: Nereyda “Nery” Pina-Lopez, age 57, died on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Nery was born March 18, 1958 in Mexico to Raul Pina Sr., and Exiquia Valdez de Pina. She married Rocky Lopez in 1998. Nery was an accountant with Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville and was a member...
Georgia M. Stepp
Mar 27, 2015
Georgia Mae Stepp Harlingen, Texas Georgia Mae (Hicks) Stepp, 95, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 in Harlingen, Texas. Georgia was born on November 2, 1919 in Fannin County, Texas. After graduating from Whitewright High School, she moved to Dallas, attended Draughon’s Business College, and began a long working career. After retiring in 1989, Georgia spent time caring for her...
Sixto Arredondo
Mar 26, 2015
San Benito,TX Sixto Arredondo Jr. of San Benito, at 62 entered into the glory of his Lord and Savior on Thursday March 26, 2015 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He graduated from San Benito High School in 1970 and received his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at Texas A&I University, Kingsville, Tx. Sixto had a passion for...
Crestina Sanchez
Mar 24, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Crestina Sanchez died Tuesday, March 25, 2015 at her residence in San Benito, Texas. She was 81. Visitation will be held between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 26, 2015, with a prayer service scheduled for seven o’clock Thursday evening within the San Benito Funeral Home Chapel. A chapel service will...
