Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Dec 7, 2023

Manuel Becerra, Jr., 90, passed on 7 December 2023 at Harlingen Medical Center with his beloved grandson, “Robbie” by his side.

He is preceded by his parents, baby daughter, three grandchildren and five siblings.

Left to treasure Mr. Becerra’s memory is his wife of 64 years, Gloria Lucio Becerra, their two sons Joseph Becerra and...

Dec 3, 2023

Mina Lee Galloway was 92 years old and living in Harlingen, Texas when she died on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 of natural causes at Harlingen Medical Center. Born in Charleston, Illinois to parents Leo and Leora Wilson on June 9th, 1931.  Mina is preceded in death by her husband Buddy Galloway and two of her sons, Jimmy Lee Galloway...

Dec 2, 2023

A tribute is not available at this time for Gerald Norris Strickland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 29, 2023

On November 29, 2023 Lenora Sue Schneider gained her wings and went to shop with the angels in Heaven. She was 85 years old.

Born in Fair Oaks, Arkansas on September 20, 1938 to Howard and Hazel Dixon, Lenora would often say she was born in Arkansas but considered herself a Texan as she moved to Texas...

Nov 29, 2023

Maria Odilia Torres Ramirez, 93, passed peacefully on November 28, 2023 in Olmito, Texas.  She was born to the late Jose Torres and Petra Escobedo on September 10, 1931 in Capote, Mexico.

Odilia was of the Catholic faith and was an employee of San Benito Nursing Home and Harlingen Nursing Home, where she was employed as a...

Nov 28, 2023

María Guadalupe “M.L.” García peacefully passed away November 28, 2023 at seventy years of age.

M.L. used her gifts and talent to serve her beloved San Benito community throughout her lifetime. She served on the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees from May 2017 to November 2020 and was a member of the Rotary Club.

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Nov 28, 2023

LaVerne Jarvis

On Tuesday morning, November 28, 2023 at the age of 84, LaVerne Jarvis entered heaven’s gates and walked on streets of gold.  LaVerne was born in Rio Hondo, Texas to Jack and Zelma Tallant.

With family being the utmost importance to her, she lived next door to her parents and across the street...

Nov 26, 2023

On May 3, 1984 in Harlingen, Texas, a fair-haired, third-generation farmer was born -and make no mistake: Christopher Sparks was born a farmer. Before he could walk, he began to learn the fields and backroads while strapped into his car seat in a farm truck. He steered tractors from his dad’s lap when his legs weren’t long enough to...

Nov 23, 2023

Zoila Esperanza Leal, 63, went home with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to the late Raul Alcantara and Natalia Romero on June 5, 1960 in El Salvador.

Zoila was an employee of Vicky Roy, where she was employed as a home health provider for 20 plus years. ...

Nov 19, 2023

Our son Gabriel Ysaac Soria (aka, Gabe, Gabbos, Taz, ‘the Lion’) who lived so honorably, loved so deeply, and laughed ever so contagiously has gone to be with our Lord and Savior to forever fish the heavenly rivers, lakes, and oceans.

He was born to Jose and Alma Soria on July 09, 2005 in Harlingen, TX.  Gabriel...

Nov 17, 2023

David M. Lozano left this world to be with our Holy Father on November 17, 2023.  David was born on January 12, 1932. The first of two children born to Guillermo (Willie) Lozano II and Hazel P. Lozano of Harlingen Texas

David was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Well loved by all his family and...

Nov 17, 2023

Flora Ontiveros, 84, passed peacefully on November 17, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to the late Refugio Rodriguez and Francisca Hernandez Rodriguez on August 10, 1939.

Flora was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Refugio and Francisca Rodriguez; her son, Hector...

Nov 15, 2023

Juan Saldaña Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to the late Juan Saldaña Sr. and Dolores Garcia Saldaña on June 19, 1938 in La Paloma, Texas.

Juan was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 11, 2023

Dorina Rodriguez from San Benito, 62, unexpectedly passed away on November 11, 2023 with loved ones.

Dorina worked in the Law Enforcement industry for many years, San Benito Law Firm, Texas DPS, Texas Courts, Administrative Asst. to Federal Judge Sam Johnson, Administrative Assistant. To APD Chief Stan Knee and Executive Asst. to Managing Partner at Vison &...

Nov 10, 2023

Dianna Marie Hale, Di Di, passed away at her home in Laguna Vista, Texas with cancer on Friday, November 10th, at the age of 63. She was surrounded by her dear cousins, John & Sally Nold, dear friend George “Buddy” Fox and sister, Jean Dopler.

Dianna was born May 28th, 1960 in Wellsville, Missouri.  Her childhood days...

Nov 10, 2023

Abelardo N. Aguirre 80, passed away on November 10 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. Abelardo was born on February 15, 1943 in El Naranjo, Texas to Eluterio Aguirre and Carlota Aguirre.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Audelia Aguirre and Henunia Mosquea; his brothers, Ernesto Aguirre and Gilberto Aguirre; and his parents.

Abelardo is...

Nov 10, 2023

Abelardo Aquirre Aguirre 80, passed away on November 10 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. Abelardo was born on February 15, 1943 in El Naranjo, Texas to Eluterio Aguirre and Carlota Aguirre.

He was preceded in death by his sisters: Audelia Aguirre and Henunia Mosquea, his brother Gilberto Aguirre, and his parents.

Abelardo is survived by his...

Oct 30, 2023

Grace Bahouth Seikaly (known and loved as Amazing Grace) passed away on Monday, October 30th at Valley Baptist in Harlingen at the age of 65. After four years of health struggles, she is finally at peace and in the comfort of our Lord and Savior.

From the moment she was born in Haifa, Israel, she was a...

Oct 26, 2023

Sherry Wray Macomb, 74, peacefully passed away October 26, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas.  She was born  to the late Tom and Virginia Luster on October 1, 1949 in Raymondville, Texas.

Sherry graduated from University of Texas Pan American with a master’s degree in education.  She was employed as a teacher and retired after 44 years of...

Oct 25, 2023

John F. Peacock, 75, of San Benito, Texas, and formerly of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away suddenly and peacefully on October 25, 2023.

He was born September 19, 1948 in Newport, Arkansas to Charles Jesse Peacock II and Mary Magdelene Dabbs of McCrory, Arkansas.

John married Linda Buren in 1969 and they have two children...