Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Aug 6, 2014

Harlingen: James V. Pemelton, 69, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. James was born on October 27, 1944 in Mercedes, Texas to Paul and Frances Pemelton.  He was a graduate of Mercedes High School and a lifelong farmer in the Mercedes and La Feria area.  He attended the Rio Hondo Baptist Church. James...

Aug 6, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Sandra Lowe Hoppe, 74, passed away August 6, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Sandy was born May 5, 1940 in Borger, Texas to William Forest Lowe and Maxine Colwell Lowe.  She attended and graduated from Winters High School.  While in high school, Sandy was involved in many organizations and activities; some were member of...

Aug 6, 2014

Rancho Viejo: Roger L. Bentkowski, 69, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Harlingen Medical Center.  He was born on November 5, 1944 in Buffalo, NY. Roger is survived by his wife, Virginia Bentkowski of Rancho Viejo; daughter, Kimberly Oley and her husband, Chris of Lancaster, NY; grandchildren, Ryan and Ty; step-children, Angela Nix Trevino and her husband, Julio of...

Aug 2, 2014

San Benito, TX- Belen P. Garcia, 85, entered into eternal life on August 2, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. She was preceded in death by her husband Nicanor G. Garica; parents, Mariano Perez and Maria Parraz Perez and her daughter Rosemary Garcia. She is survived by her children Valentina Garcia, Gonzalo Garcia, Eddie Garcia, Jose Garcia, Nicanor Garcia Jr,...

Jul 30, 2014

SAN BENITO, TEXAS- Roberto Villarreal, 71, of San Benito, TX joins the Lord in his kingdom of angels surrounded by his loving family on July 30, 2014. Roberto is survived by the love of his life, Concepcion, of 52 years, 6 children: Patricia (Antonio) Mercado, Rosemary (Eusebio) Salazar, Lydia (Andrew) Trevino, Roberto Jr., Linda (Gene) Molano; and Martin (Lillian) Villarreal...

Jul 29, 2014

RIO HONDO, TX. - George Jessie David, 85, of Rio Hondo, Texas passed from this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. He was born in Sugarland, TX on April 20, 1929 to Fred and Christina David. The family resettled in the Rio Hondo area when he was a young boy. George enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduating from Harlingen...

Jul 28, 2014

Combes: Arvie Marie Caughfield, 93, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Arvie was born on September 20, 1920 in Streetman, TX to Roy and Cora Jones.  She attended Mary Hardin Baylor College and Texas A & I University.  She was a longtime resident Combes and a member of the First Baptist Church in...

Jul 27, 2014

Jul 26, 2014

Harlingen: Gary Jack Robertson, age 69, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Gary was born in Dallas, TX to Grace Morris Robertson and Jack W. Robertson on December 29, 1944. He attended Harlingen High School, Class of 1963 and then Mississippi College in Clinton, MS. He served in the US Marine Corps and was active with the Rotary Club...

Jul 24, 2014

SAN BENITO, TX. – Ramiro Sauceda (1941 – 2014), age 72, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, July 24, 2014, surrounded by his family at home. He is survived by his loving wife Rosa Sauceda; their children Patsy (Joe) Garcia, Joseph (Mercy) Sauceda, and Veronica (Daniel) Gonzalez; his 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving Ramiro...

Jul 23, 2014

Harlingen: Frank Jow, 87, passed away July 23, 2014 at Harlingen Medical Center. Frank was born Fort Bragg, CA to Jue Jow Wah and Yep Shee Jow on July 11, 1927.  His education included 8 years of grammar school, 4 years of high school and 3 years of college.  Frank served his country with the U.S. Army from April 1946...

Jul 21, 2014

Harlingen: Fay Reagan Young passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014.  She was born in Port Lavaca, Texas to Mark and May Mullinix and moved to San Benito with her family soon thereafter. She married J.C. Reagan in 1936 and they moved to Harlingen.  She was a longtime member of the 8th and Harrison Church of Christ in Harlingen. Fay...

Jul 21, 2014

Palm Valley, TX: Pauline Farrar Jones Bulen was born October 18, 1930 in Mineola, TX to Marvin and Lucille Jones and passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 in Palm Valley, TX. She married George Bulen and they had four children, Bruce, Linda and twins Barry and Larry.  Pauline graduated from Hardin Simmons University with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration...

Jul 18, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Hugh Charles Evans, “Charlie”, 83, passed away Friday, July 18 at Valley Baptist Medical Center after a long battle with illness. Charlie was born on August 22, 1930 in Northern Ireland to Nora and Hugh Evans. He married Sheila Isabel Houston on June 12, 1953. His career took him and his wife around the world until he retired...

Jul 17, 2014

Brownsville, TX- Mr. Santos G. Gomez, July 17, 1923- July 17, 2014, 91, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and great uncle; entered into the glory of eternal life on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the Sunshine Haven Inc, 7105 West Lakeside Blvd. in Olmito, Texas. Santos was preceded in death by his parents Tirso Gomez and Casimira Gonzales...

Jul 14, 2014

Harlingen: Lieutenant John Calvin Frizzell, Sr., 63, lived a full life and was loved by many.  He was born on November 13, 1950 in Harlingen, Texas and went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 14, 2014. John was married to his bride, Paula Jeannine Lintz, for over 30 years before her passing in 2003.  Together they...

Jul 12, 2014

San Benito, TX- Dominga Lopez Zamora, 76, passed away on July 12, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. She enjoyed stitching and sewing, homemade jewelry, collectable items and dolls and collection of Christmas houses. She was preceded in death by her parents Silverio Lopez Sr and Inocencia Bejaran Lopez, Angelia B. Lopez, Enrique B. Lopez, Jose Bajaran Lopez and Camilo...

Jul 12, 2014

Alicia Torres, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday evening, July 12, 2014 at West Houston Medical Center Hospital in Houston, Texas. Alicia, known to her family and friends as "Licha", was a life long resident of San Benito. She is preceded in death by her parents, Miguel R. and Juanita Z. Montez, her brothers Mateo...

Jul 12, 2014

Veronica Garcia Burlingame, 36, of Los Fresnos entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia Garcia Burlingame. Veronica is survived by her precious children, Cierra De Nae Pena and Cristian Pena; her father, David Burlingame; two brothers, Danny (Jacqueline) Burlingame, William (Aimee) Burlingame, and two sisters Jeanette (Stevland) Garza, and...

Jul 8, 2014

Marvin H. Sondock, born on September 28, 1933 to Ned Sondock and Tillie R. Sondock, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen TX at the age of 80. Marvin was active in DeMolay and served as scribe. He was in the DeMolay degree team that won second in the state. He played trumpet in the...