Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Jesse L. Wilbanks
Jan 4, 2014
Harlingen, TX: Jesse L. Wilbanks, resident of Harlingen, TX and member of First Christian Church, Harlingen, passed away January 4, 2014 in Harlingen. He was born November 6, 1929 in Henderson Co., Texas to Tom A. and Rena M. Holley Wilbanks. Jesse attended schools in Montalba, Port Arthur, TX and Neosho Co. College in Chanute, KS. Jess is survived by...
Armando Rodriguez Marez
Jan 2, 2014
Rio Hondo: Armando Rodriguez Marez, 68, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Armando was born on November 22, 1945 in Rio Hondo to Adela Rodriguez and Jose Lopez Marez. He was a longtime resident of Rio Hondo where he was a member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church. Armando is survived by his wife, Linda Garza...
Mary A. Bishop
Jan 2, 2014
Robert Louroy Bishop Mary Adell Dugger Bishop Harlingen: Robert Louroy Bishop (January 21, 1924-December 31, 2013) and Mary Adell Dugger Bishop (January 29, 1926-January 2, 2014), lived a full and fulfilling life here on earth and this past week passed on to join their Father in Heaven. They were married on May 3, 1947. Robert (Bob) was born in Wellington,...
Robert L. Bishop
Dec 31, 2013
Robert Louroy Bishop Mary Adell Dugger Bishop Harlingen: Robert Louroy Bishop (January 21, 1924-December 31, 2013) and Mary Adell Dugger Bishop (January 29, 1926-January 2, 2014), lived a full and fulfilling life here on earth and this past week passed on to join their Father in Heaven. They were married on May 3, 1947. Robert (Bob) was born in Wellington,...
Marian V. Beaty
Dec 21, 2013
Harlingen: Marian Virginia Kirchner Beaty, 92, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was born on February 4, 1921 in St. Louis, Missouri to her loving parents, Anthony Victor and Edna Belle Smithers Kirchner. On October 19, 1941 she married the love of her life, her husband of 72 years, William Robert Beaty who survives her. She was a...
Amanda Jennings Lairsen
Dec 20, 2013
Harlingen: Amanda Jennings Lairsen, 24, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at her residence in Harlingen. Amanda was born on February 14, 1989 in Dallas, Texas to Beth Probasco Carter and John Lairsen. She was graduated from Harlingen High School South and worked at AOC in Harlingen for several years. Amanda was such a blessing from God. There Harlingenwasn’t a...
Jose Manuel Torres
Dec 17, 2013
Jose Manuel Torres, 45, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother Maria Rodriguez Torres. He is survived by his children Jose Manuel Torres III, Santos Torres, Chelsea Dee Torres, Jose Manuel Torres, Jr., Christopher Torres; his grandchildren Jeremiah Guadalupe Torres, Carly Marie Torres, Jayelene Nicole Torres, Kaydee Lynn Torres, Carlos...
Richard H. Skeen
Dec 15, 2013
Gladwin, MI: Richard H. Skeen Sr., 89, passed away on December 15, 2013 at Veranda Nursing Home in Harlingen, TX. Richard was born October 24, 1924 in Alton, IL to Harry Gleen Skeen and Caroline LeMelia (Sahner) Skeen. He graduated from Carlinville Senior High School and attended Detroit Institute of Applied Science where he received a degree in engineering. Richard...
Joseph M. Koczan
Dec 11, 2013
Harlingen, TX: Joseph “Joe” M. Koczan, Sr., 67, passed away on December 11, 2013 in Harlingen, TX. Joe was born May 8, 1946 in Cleveland, OH to Michael and Josephine (Kleinhenz) Koczan. He attended St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, OH and the University of Detroit where he was a member of Theta Tau. Joe married Patricia Schultz on September...
Irene F. Padilla
Dec 10, 2013
La Paloma, TX- Irene F. Padilla, 66, of La Paloma, TX passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Retama Manor in Harlingen. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother respected and loved by all. She was preceded in death by her parents Celso and Lucia Flores; her sisters Bertha Espinosa and Maria Belia Flores; her brothers Jose and...
Shelton S. Tucker
Dec 8, 2013
Cedar Park, TX: Shelton Scott Tucker, 55, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at his residence after a short illness. Shelton was born on November 26, 1958 in Galveston, TX to John and Joyce Tucker. He was an AAU State swimmer for many years with the” Butterfly” stroke being his favorite. He was a member of the First Baptist Church...
Lois Glades Simpson Goad
Dec 7, 2013
Lois Glades Simpson Goad, 89, of San Benito, Texas went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Lois was born on April 16, 1924 to Benjamin and Bessie Simpson in Honey Grove, Texas. She spent her early years in Oklahoma and moved with her parents and siblings to Lyford, Texas when she was about 11 years old....
Patricia Anne Funk
Dec 1, 2013
Patricia Anne “Pam” Funk Harlingen, TX: Pam Funk, 70, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 in Harlingen, TX. She was a lifelong resident of Harlingen. Pam was born on July 12, 1943 to Tommy & Clifford Muir. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Vance Muir. Pam is survived by her husband of 50...
Harry H. Shimotsu
Nov 30, 2013
La Feria, Texas Harry Haruo Shimotsu, 93, beloved widower of Machiko H. Shimotsu, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 30, 2013 to join his most precious Machi in eternal life. Born in Hidalgo, Texas, he was the last surviving member of the six children of Uichi and Takako Shimotsu. Harry was born a farmer and was involved in...
Frances Grimes Waters
Nov 28, 2013
Harlingen, TX: Frances Grimes Waters, 79, passed away November 28, 2013 in Harlingen, TX. Frances was born October 10, 1934 in Merkel, TX to Emmett and Madie Grimes. She attended Southwestern University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and then received her Master’s in Education from UT-Pan American. Frances married William Burton Green III and they were married...
Hazel B. Lozano
Nov 27, 2013
Harlingen, TX: Hazel B. Lozano, 97, passed away November 27, 2013 at her residence. She was born June 10, 1916 in Lanes Chapel, Texas to Benjamin A. Brown and Ida Pearl Presley. She was a housewife and of the Methodist faith. Hazel is survived by her sons, David Lozano of Harlingen, Guillermo “Billy” (Imelda Muniz) Lozano of Harlingen; grandchildren, Rebecca...
Richard Dunbar
Nov 26, 2013
Harlingen, TX: Richard (Dick) H. Dunbar passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 17, 1919 to Milo H. and Florence M. Edwards Dunbar. He was a 12th generation descendant of Richard Warren, a Mayflower passenger of the Plymouth landing in New England, in 1620. Richard’s father owned a repair...
Alfred C. Hoehne
Nov 25, 2013
San Benito, Texas: A.C. Hoehne, 76, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. A.C. was born November 8, 1937 in Yorktown, Texas to Alfred and Malinda Buelter Hoehne. He attended and graduated from Yorktown High School. A.C. was employed with Central Power and Light Company from high school graduation until his retirement in 2000...
