Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 24, 2014

Natalia G. Sifuentes, 88, a lifetime resident of San Benito, went peacefully to be with the Lord March 24, 2014 with her family at her bedside. Natalia was a devout Catholic who faithfully served at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church where she was well known as the lady with the beautiful smile. She loved gardening and spending time...

Mar 24, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Thomas (Tom) Joseph Kane III, 82, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014 at his residence in Harlingen. A Chicago native and grandson of Irish and Polish immigrants, Tom followed his high school sweetheart to Harlingen where he and Ann would raise five children while co-owning and managing Richard’s Restaurant.  He worked for over 30 years in the family...

Mar 24, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Myrtle Ruby Mize Mann, 90, died peacefully in her sleep March 24, 2014.  She always said that she was going to “die in her sleep with her toes turned up,” and God graciously answered her prayer. Myrtle was born in Cullman, Alabama on July 14, 1923 to Alvin and Emily Mize.  Living on the old home place for...

Mar 23, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Jo Ann N. Bush, 84, passed away on March 23, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas. Jo Ann was born September 9, 1929 in Frost, Texas to William and Annie (McCord) Neel.  She married Lawrence S. Bush, Jr. on January 25, 1958.  Jo Ann was a member of the New Hope Presbyterian Church in La Feria, Texas and enjoyed painting,...

Mar 22, 2014

San Benito, TX- Rafael Manuel de la Garza, 71, entered into eternal life on March 22, 2014. He was a lifetime resident of San Benito, TX. He started his employment career while in Jr. High and High School working for Ogdee Bros. Department Store. He worked for Goodyear Tire Co and retired after 24 years of service. He also worked...

Mar 21, 2014

San Benito, TX. - Raul Martinez, 35, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 21, 2014.  He was born May 1, 1978 in Harlingen, TX. Raul was survived by his loving wife Ermelinda Paz, his daughter Jenessa Martinez, sons Leonel Isaiah Martinez and Raul Martinez Jr.  His parents Leonel Martinez and Laura Martinez; siblings: Vanessa Cruz, Leonel Martinez III, Jose...

Mar 16, 2014

San Benito, TX  –  Lupita Conde González, 68, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 16, 2014.  She was born on October 23, 1945, in San Benito, Texas, to Lupe H. and Maria G. Conde. Lupita worked for the Texas Department of Human Services for 32 years, retiring in 1999 to enjoy her golden years alongside her husband and love...

Mar 16, 2014

MARY JACQUELINE BOSWELL Harlingen, TX: Jack was born May 3, 1925 in Lyford, Texas and passed away on March 16, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas.  At San Benito High School she was chosen most beautiful both her junior and senior years.  She worked in her father’s grocery business, rode horseback and had a passion for dance, performing often and later teaching...

Mar 16, 2014

Mar 15, 2014

Mar 15, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Evelyn Lorraine (Champion) Lachico, 81, entered into her eternal life on Saturday, March 15, 2014.  She was born in Brownsville on (Valentine’s Day), February 14, 1933 to George Albert Champion and Erlene Hannah.  She attended local Catholic Schools and Villa Maria Academy. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Jessie Joseph Lachico, father,...

Mar 13, 2014

Combes, TX: Walter Harrison Hill, 68, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 13, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Walter was born July 10, 1945 to Walter Harrison Hill, Sr. and Bessie (Polk) Hill in Combes, Texas. He married Mary Ellen Fankhauser. Walter had a CDL License and was employed as a truck driver with William Cameron and Company which...

Mar 10, 2014

Iris M. Garcia, 87, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 10, 2014. Her main attributes were her faith and devotion to her husband and family. Knowing her was to love her and respect her. She will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph T. Moody and Ascencion G. Moody; her husband Alberto C. Garcia...

Mar 5, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Sharon Kay Owensby, 66, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Sharon was born on September 16, 1947 in Plainville, KS to Bernice (Snyder) and Allen Rice.  She grew up in the Plainville area and lived in many other states at one time.  She also was a licensed cosmetologist and then worked...

Mar 3, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Imo Jean Curry, 88, passed away March 3, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Imo Jean was born November 28, 1925 in Vincennes, Indiana. She was full of life, always caring for everyone. Imo Jean Curry was married to Joe F. Curry on September 1, 1942. They had 68 wonderful years of marriage; where one went the other...

Mar 3, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Dorothy Jean Brooks, age 89, passed away on March 3, 2014 of natural causes at Angelcare Acres in Harlingen. She was born on December 17, 1924 in Sebastian to Charles Albert Barnes and Emma Mae Hutchins.  She attended Mercedes High school and worked at the State Movie Theater. When she graduated she began working for the telephone company...

Mar 2, 2014

Mar 1, 2014

Emma Olivares Vento, 85, entered into eternal life on March 1, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel Olivares and Virginia Olivares; her brothers Manuel Olivares Jr. and Baldemar Olivares. She is survived by her children John (Reyna) Vento, Isabel (Albert) Flores, Emma (Noe) Galvan, Bob (Ana) Vento, Ruth Vento; grandchildren Amber...

Mar 1, 2014

Harlingen, TX: John R. Olson, 78, passed away on March 1, 2014 in La Hacienda Healthcare in Harlingen, TX due to lung cancer. John was born April 22, 1935 in Assaria, Kansas to Joseph and Clara Olson.  He was a high school graduate and was employed by Farmland Co-op for about 20 years and by the Harlingen School District for...

Mar 1, 2014

Vivian Jackson HARLINGEN, TX Vivian Jackson, 54, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 1, 2014 in Harlingen, TX. Vivian was born January 8, 1960 in Harlingen to Lonnie B., Sr. (deceased) and Charlie Mae Jackson. Vivian attended Gay Jr. High and Harlingen High School (Class of ’78). Vivian continued her education at Texas A & I – Kingsville, receiving...