Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Virginia M. Greek
Aug 9, 2013
Harlingen, TX: Virginia M. Greek, 90, passed away August 9, 2013 at Retama Manor. She was born on Oct. 19, 1922 to Robert and Minnie (Engle) Hayes in Redfield, So. Dakota. She and Von E. Greek married on Aug. 31. 1940 and they had four children: Sons - Von Leroy Greek and Vance S. Greek (Donna), daughters – Vickie Russell...
Oscar M. De La Fuente Sr.
Aug 5, 2013
Oscar M. De La Fuente, Sr., 84, entered into eternal life on Monday, August 5, 2013. Judge Oscar De La Fuente, Sr. was born in San Benito, Texas, July 8, 1929. He attended Fred Booth Elementary and graduated from San Benito High School in 1950. Upon graduating from high school, he answered his country’s call to duty and took part...
George W. Adams
Aug 5, 2013
Santa Rosa, TX: George W. Adams, 86, born September 29, 1926, passed away August 5, 2013. He was a life-long resident of the Valley. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma F. Adams, second wife, Lela Adams; brother Robert Adams, and children, Terry F. Ricks and Steven Q. Adams. George is survived by his children, David L....
Eva Pearl Ward
Aug 4, 2013
Harlingen, TX: Eva Pearl Crocker Ward, went peacefully to rest in the arms of her Saviour Jesus Christ, with her family around her on Sunday, August 4, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Andrew Crocker and Nellie Pearson Crocker, her brother Carl Crocker (Lenore) and a sister Anne Peterson (Gaylord) She was born in Roswell New Mexico,...
George W. Finch Jr.
Aug 3, 2013
George W. “Buddy” Finch, Jr, 62, passed away very peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 3, 2013. He was devoted to his family. He enjoyed nature, spending time outdoors and loved wildlife. He was retired from AEP as a Services Supervisor after 41 years of service. He retired in May of 2010. He was a...
Myrl Newhouse
Aug 2, 2013
Harlingen: Myrl Bell Newhouse, passed away from this life on Friday, August 2, 1013 at the age of 102. Mrs. Newhouse had lived in the Rio Grande Valley since soon after her marriage to Flavil Newhouse on Thanksgiving Day 1930 in Honey Grove, Texas. She was a member of the Eighth & Harrison Church of Christ in Harlingen and was...
Curtis W. Wilson
Aug 2, 2013
Harlingen, TX: Curtis W. Wilson, Jr., 93, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at his residence. Curtis was born February 9, 1920 in Norfolk, Virginia. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army Air Corp as Master Sergeant during World War II. Curtis was a successful representative of many large companies in the shoe industry including Stride Rite...
Gregorio G. Barron
Jul 28, 2013
Gregorio G. Barron, 84, left this world on July 28, 2013 to enter the joyous kingdom of God. He proudly served his country in the US Marine Corp in the Korean War. Preceding him in death was his wife, Margarita C. Barron, his son Gregorio Barron, Jr., and his grandson Paul Gomez. He is survived by his daughter, Mona (George)...
Ventura Perez
Jul 26, 2013
Ventura Perez, 91, of San Benito, Texas entered into eternal life on Friday, July 26, 2013. She was well known in San Benito, TX and enjoyed sewing, gardening and spending quality time with family. She was preceded in death by her husband Benancio Perez. She is survived by her children Gustavo (Geronima) Perez, George Perez, Ricardo Perez, Emilio Perez, her...
Robert L. Stewart
Jul 25, 2013
Robert L. Stewart of Harlingen, Texas passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the age of 84. Robert was born on June 11, 1929 in Putnam, Texas. He enlisted in the Army in 1946 and served two years in the 187th Airborne/Glider Regiment. After serving honorably for the U.S. Army, he returned to Harlingen and went to work for the...
Ollie G. Martin
Jul 21, 2013
Harlingen: Ollie Goodloe “O.G.” Martin, Jr., passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Harlingen. O.G. was born May 9, 1928 in Fayetteville, TN to Ollie G. and Annie Martin. He was raised and attended schools in Harlingen. He was married and was a longtime member of the First Assembly of God Church in Harlingen and...
Maria Luisa Zavala
Jul 20, 2013
Maria Luisa Zavala, 63, entered into eternal life, on Saturday, July 20, 2013. She was born in San Benito, TX on July 3, 1950 to Mariano and Maria Perez. She loved spending time with family, singing and playing the guitar and educating young minds. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mariano and Maria Perez, brother: Guadalupe Salvador Perez...
Dennis Lee Croasmun
Jul 16, 2013
Dennis Leo Croasmun, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at his residence in Harlingen, TX. Dennnis was born October 4, 1934 in Valier, PA to Donald and Kathryn Croasmun. He attended schools in Punxsutawney, PA and earned an Associates Degree from Youngstown Stte University. Dennis was a boilermaker by trade and worked with Youngstown Sheet and Tube, Sharon Steel,...
(Bill) William Robert Dougherty
Jul 14, 2013
William (Bill) Dougherty, 53, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Bill was born June 2, 1960 in Manhattan, NY to Dr. Joseph and Katherine Dougherty. He lived in Middletown, NY for many years and moved to Harlingen in 2005 where he had been an RN for the past 6 years at Valley Baptist...
George H. Yarrington
Jul 11, 2013
Corpus Christi, TX: George H. Yarrington, 85, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Harlingen, TX due to a fight with cancer. George was born June 26, 1928 in Ogden, Utah to Herbert and Merle Hale Yarrington. After graduating from high school, he went to Montana where he was a cowboy. George was the 5th generation to serve his...
