Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Jerry D. Pennell
Nov 20, 2014
Harlingen, TX: Jerry Dewayne Pennell, 77, passed away November 20, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas. Jerry was born January 24, 1937 in Houston, Texas to Don and Opal Howard Pennell. He served his country as a SP 4 with the U.S. Army and graduated from Texas Tech, where he received an Engineering Degree. Jerry married Betty Lou Pennell, who preceded him...
Graciela Romero Mendoza
Nov 19, 2014
SAN BENITO, TX. – Gracie Romero Mendoza, 57, passed away November 19, 2014 in Harlingen, TX and was born March 12, 1957 in San Benito, Texas. Gracie was a wonderful and loving, strong mother, sister, and wife. She always offered a listening ear with the most positive outlook on life. Gracie was a second mother to all of her children's...
Beatrice Perez Trevino
Nov 17, 2014
SAN BENITO, TX. – Beatrice P. Trevino, born October 28, 1927, died Monday, November 17, 2014 at McAllen Medical Center. She was 87. Her parents, Joaquin Perez and Belia Cristina Cisneros Perez; son, Roldan Gonzales; brothers, Roberto Perez and Joaquin Gilberto Perez; and sister, Micaela Perez, precede her in death. Survivors include her sons, Pedro (Dolores) Gonzales of St. Johns,...
Travis Lee Bryant
Nov 15, 2014
Harlingen, TX: Travis Lee Bryant, 26, passed away on November 15, 2014 at his residence in Harlingen. Travis was a special needs child who was loved by all who knew him. He attended Harlingen schools and graduated in 2010. Travis was preceded in death by his grandfather, Tom Bryant; aunt, Carolyn Burton; uncle, Eddie Long and all of his great...
William Ford Barnes, III
Nov 13, 2014
Harlingen, TX: William Ford Barnes III, 74, passed away on November 13, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Ford was born October 21, 1940 in Tulsa, OK to William “Billy” Ford Barnes Jr. and Velma Dorine Adams Barnes. He attended and graduated from Weslaco High School and then married Katherine Holt Barnes. Ford was employed with Varmicon (aka Valley Ready...
Arlene Louise Janssen
Nov 13, 2014
Harlingen, TX: Arlene Louise Janssen, 90, passed away on November 13, 2014 at her residence. Arlene was born May 23, 1924 in Oran Township, Iowa to Edward and Alma Weidler Spear. She graduated from Allen Memorial Hospital Lutheran School of Nursing as an RN in May 1946. Arlene served her country as a cadet in Women’s Army Air Corp and...
Clarice H. Roberson
Nov 12, 2014
Harlingen, TX: Clarice Roberson, 84, passed away November 12, 2014 at her home. Clarice was born July 14, 1930 in La Feria, Texas to Walter Bernard and Lula Mae McKenzie. She was the oldest surviving graduate of the Booker T. Washington (Segregated) School in Harlingen. Clarice married A.G. Lasley in 1948 and later married Samuel Roberson. She cooked for Luby’s...
Alma Earline Folsom
Nov 12, 2014
Alma Earline Folsom Harlingen, TX: Alma Earline Folsom, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Alma was born on October 13, 1923 in Little Rock, Arkansas to H.L. and Willeda Murphey. She was a long-time resident of Harlingen and a former owner and operator of the Lenoir Folsom Oldsmobile Cadillac Auto Dealership. She also was...
Milton Paul Gordon
Nov 10, 2014
Harlingen, TX: Milton “Paul” Gordon, 78, passed away November 10, 2014 and was a resident of Harlingen since 1966. Paul was born November 30, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to Albert and Helen Beard Gordon. He served his country as a Corporal with the U.S. Marine during the Korean War and received the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal...
Ismael Acevedo Jr.
Nov 6, 2014
SAN BENITO, TX. – Ismael Acevedo, Jr. “Smiley”, born on January 25, 1983, left to rest with the Lord at the age of 31 on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at MD Anderson Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Smiley is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Socorro S. Carranza. Smiley is survived by his family: Yuridia Barrera;...
Robert Richard Degges
Nov 5, 2014
SAN BENITO, TX. – Robert Richard Degges went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at his residence. Robert, or Bob as he was known to his friends, was born December 10, 1931 in Dallas, Texas. Bob has resided in Harlingen for 38 years after moving from a suburb of Dallas to start an industrial chemical company...
Kenneth E. Brown
Oct 31, 2014
Raymondville, TX: Kenneth Evans Brown, 47, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Harlingen, TX. He was born on December 25, 1967 in San Antonio, TX to Carl Evans Brown and Mary Francis Wilkinson Brown. Kenneth was a graduate of Stockdale High School and afterwards served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years and then...
Margo Jaenike
Oct 30, 2014
Harlingen: Margo Jaenike, 60, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. She suffered numerous health complications during the past year that resulted in terminal illness. Her beautiful spirit in this life was a gift, and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Margo was born on March 30,...
Juan David Peña
Oct 29, 2014
HARLINGEN, TX. – Juan David Pena, age 34, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Pablo Pena, Sr.; daughter, Ida P. Gonzalez; brother, Raymond Pena; and paternal grandparents Ernesto and Matilde Pena. Juan is survived by his loving...
Carole A. Vickers
Oct 23, 2014
Harlingen: Dr. Carole A. Vickers, a retired dean of the education department at Marshall University, died in a Houston hospital Thursday morning during open heart surgery. She was 81. Carole had been living for the past 10 years in the Camelot Retirement Community in Harlingen, Texas, where her activities included being a member of the local garden club, the Center...
