Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Nov 19, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Mary G. Simmer, 77, passed away November 19, 2013 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born March 4, 1936 in Mercedes, Texas to Samuel and Amelia Lopez Villarreal. Mary attended Bellevue College in Omaha, Nebraska where she received an Associate Degree and she also held a Cosmetology License. Mary served her country with the United States Air Force from...

Nov 16, 2013

Celerina “Chele” Olvera, 86, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gamaliel Olvera; sons, Reynaldo and Gilberto Olvera; granddaughters Clarissa Yvette Olvera and Aimiee K. Olvera. She is survived by her children, Ricardo (Blanca) Olvera, of Round Rock, TX, Noami “Mimi”  Olvera of San Benito, TX, Rosalinda (†Frank) Romo...

Nov 13, 2013

Nov 11, 2013

Harlingen: Arthur Pereda, 72, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013 at his home in Harlingen. Arthur was born May 13, 1941 in Mexico City to Dorothy Moss Pereda and Alfonso Pereda.  He was a resident of Harlingen for many years where he attended Covenant Presbyterian Church and was a deacon and treasurer.  His favorite activity was serving the church and...

Nov 8, 2013

Teresita N. Gonzales, 74, was received by the Lord into eternal rest on Friday, November 08, 2013 at Harlingen Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Guadalupe Najera Sr. and Estefana D. Najera. She is survived by the father of her children, Jesus Gonzales Sr.; her sons Jesus        (Cynthia) Gonzales, Jr., their two sons, Jesus III &...

Nov 6, 2013

La Feria: John (Johnnie) Johnson, 86, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Angel Care Haven in Harlingen, Texas. John was born on April 21, 1927 in Galveston, TX to Carl Frank and Irene Johnson.  He graduated from Ball High School then served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from the war, he attended and...

Nov 5, 2013

Antonia P. Carrizales, 86, of San Benito, TX entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents Antonio and Paulita Pena; husband Carlos Carrizales Sr.; son Heraclio “Eric” Carrizales; her brothers Ramon Pena and Juan Pedro De La Rosa. She is survived by her children Carlos (Frances) Carrizales Jr.,...

Nov 1, 2013

William David Thacker (Bill) born on July 5, 1937 in Aurora, IL, passed peacefully from this earth on November 1st, 2013 with his wife and daughters around him.  Residing in South Texas since 1976, for the majority of time in Port Isabel, where he touched every persons’ life he met as an active member of the community.  Remembered for his...

Oct 31, 2013

Gloria G. Davila was born in Harlingen, Texas on July 21, 1932 and gently passed away on October 31, 2013. She follows into glory her husband of 54 years Lamberto "Tito" Davila, her mother Ysidra Colunga Silva, her father Guadalupe Garza and her step father Abel T. Silva. She was surrounded at the time of her passing by her sons...

Oct 31, 2013

San Benito/Blanco, TX: Georgia Ann Taubert, 74, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 in Blanco, TX after a short illness. Georgia was born December 17, 1938 in Fairfield, TX to Marion and Clara Green. She was a longtime resident of San Benito until recently moving to Blanco, TX to be near family. Georgia earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Oct 30, 2013

Harlingen/McAllen, TX: Adela C. Soto, 94, went to meet our Lord on October 30, 2013. Adela was born on May 3, 1919 in Sebastian, TX to Senovio and Carlota Castillo.  She was a lifelong resident of Harlingen and then moved to McAllen, TX.  Adela will be remembered as a faithful wife, mother, and a loving grandmother. Adela was preceded in...

Oct 26, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Richard (Dick) Eugene McVeigh, 78, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Harlingen. He was born on September 1, 1935 in Souix City, Iowa to Raymond and Faye McVeigh. Dick was very well scholared earning a B.A., M.A. and a Ph. D. all in education.  Dick worked as a Secondary School Administrator in...

Oct 20, 2013

Edwardo Ontiveros, 62, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 20, 2013. Edwardo worked for 22 years for the City of Houston Public Works and retired in 2003. He is preceded in death by his son, Edward Anthony Ontiveros; his mother, Paula San Miguel Ontiveros and his brother, Eziquel Ontiveros. He is survived by his father, Natividad Ontiveros; his brothers,...

Oct 14, 2013

Harlingen/Richardson, TX: Walker Montgomery Hammett died at the age of 92 on Monday, October 14. He was born to J.D. and Ruth Hammett in La Grange, GA on May 16, 1921.  At the young age of 3, he, along with his parents; older sister, the late Hassie Hammett Daniels; and brother, James Hammett Jr.; left their home in Georgia to...

Oct 13, 2013

San Benito, TX-Manuel G. Gomez, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Emeterio Gomez and his brother, Leonel Gomez. He is survived by his wife, Olga C. Gomez; his children, Alonzo (Lisette) Gomez, Maggie Acevedo, Melissa (Daniel) Negrete , Jennifer Acevedo, Eddie...

Oct 5, 2013

Kenneth “Kenny” Ervin Maple La Feria: Kenneth Ervin Maple passed away October 5, 2013 in DeQueen, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents and his eldest son, Kenneth Maple, Jr. Kenny was born in Batesville, AR on April 6, 1951 to Loyd and Pansy Maple. He graduated from Southside High School in Batesville, AR in 1969. Kenny is...

Oct 1, 2013

Jose Luis “Bill” Montalvo, 65, entered into eternal life on October 1, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Mr. Montalvo was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served on the USS Guadalupe AO-32. He was an amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather and who was loving, generous, caring with a great sense of humor. “Houston we don’t have a problem.” For the love...

Oct 1, 2013

Elizabeth M. Rausch, currently lived at Golden Palms, Harlingen, TX and passed away on October 1, 2013. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Michael.  Betty left behind 4 children, James, Carol, Linda and Janet. She also left 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Betty was born on August 4, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pa, enjoyed many friendships, her German Heritage activities and...

Sep 25, 2013

Sep 24, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Robert Gene Farris passed away September 24, 2013 and was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on June 21, 1930 to Carlton Kitrell Farris and Ruby Lee Richensen Farris.  He attended grade school there until they moved to Oklahoma City where he attended Jr. High. His father and his partner had just purchased Brumley’s Department Store (Edinburg) and started other...