Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Apr 18, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Dr. George Forsyth Diehl, 83, passed away on April 18, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX after a lengthy illness. George was born August 20, 1929 in Harlingen, TX to George W. and Blanch Forsyth Diehl.  He attended Harlingen Public Schools during elementary school, then he attended New Mexico Military Institute of Roswell, NM, graduating...

Apr 17, 2013

Apr 16, 2013

Rio Hondo, TX: John Brodecky, Jr. was born November 21, 1926 in Tavener, Texas to John and Johanna Brodecky.  He was a longtime resident of the Rio Hondo area. Most of John’s career was spent around a life of farming where he was known to raise the best watermelons.  He was in a partnership with Robert Hommel where he helped...

Apr 15, 2013

REBECCA ANN FLEMING Our lovely mother passed away recently.  For those who knew her, you know of our accumulative loss.  She was special.  She made us all laugh out loud.  She had a brilliant mind; a courageous soul; a keen sense of humor; and love enough to allow her kids to just be themselves. She was born on April 25,...

Apr 6, 2013

Laguna Vista, TX: Josefina Nuez, 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Josefina was born August 27, 1935 in Havana, Cuba to Augustine and Benigna Ayan. She was affectionately known as “Fina” by her family and friends.  Fina came to the United States in February 13, 1963 with...

Apr 1, 2013

San Benito, TX - Eudelia "Lela" O. Rodriguez, age 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 1, 2013. She was born on January 6, 1930, in Raymondville, Texas, to Cecilia and Rafael Ontiveros. On September 10, 1946, she married Jose B. Rodriguez, Sr. of San Benito, Texas. Lela will be especially remembered for her humble...

Apr 1, 2013

San Benito, TX: Antonio Naranjo, Sr., 61, of San Benito, TX entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 1, 2013. Antonio enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bar-b-cueing and loved spending time with his family; he was employed with Cameron County Public Works for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Reynaldo Naranjo, Sr.; his son, Antonio Naranjo,...

Apr 1, 2013

Harlingen: Julie Sue Ayres Torgerson of Harlingen passed away April 1, 2013, at Valley Baptist Medical Center after a sudden illness. Julie was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and had been a resident of Harlingen for 30 years.  She was a graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She...

Mar 29, 2013

Harlingen: Martin Peter Ferrero of Harlingen, Texas passed away March 29, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Martin was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Nancy Newman Ferrero, his sons Jeffery Paul Ferrero and Matthew Peter Ferrero. He is survived by his children, Nancy Jo Ferrero of South Padre Island, Edward Martin Ferrero of La...

Mar 27, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Alicia Bustillos, 61, passed away on March 27, 2013 in Houston, Texas after a battle with liver cancer. Alicia was born May 5, 1951 in Harlingen, Texas to Fidencio Villela and Soledad G. Villela.  She was a member of St. Anthonys Catholic Church. Alicia was dedicated to her family and enjoyed walking and reading. She is survived by...

Mar 27, 2013

Ruby Lee Frith Terhune Harlingen ~ Ruby Lee Frith Terhune went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2013. She was born the daughter of Wilton and Bertha Frith on December 17, 1922 in Clanton, Alabama. Ruby will always be loved and remembered by her loving family and many adoring friends. She is survived by her children; Terry and...

Mar 27, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Jewell B. Johnson, 84, was born on the 7th of August 1928 in Dyer, Tennessee.  She passed away at home on March 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louwildy (Glisson) Lowrance; father, William Gideon Lowrance; six brothers and four sisters. Jewell is survived by her husband of sixty years, Gary J. Johnson and son,...

Mar 26, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Guadalupe S. Vallejo, Jr. was called home by the Lord on March 26, 2013 at home in Harlingen, surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was born in Harlingen on June 22, 1928 and lived here most of his life. A few years ago he and his wife moved to Houston to live with their daughter, Carolyn....

Mar 25, 2013

Mar 23, 2013

San Benito, TX – Apolonia “Pola” Briones, 82, entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugenio and Catarina Briones; her siblings, Reymundo, Margarito, Narciso, Dora, and Jose Briones. Apolonia is survived by her siblings, Tomas Briones, Josefina Pemberton, Guadalupe Briones, and Antonio Briones; and...

Mar 23, 2013

Dr. John David Owens Harlingen, TX: John David Owens passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Golden Palms Retirement and Health Center. John was born March 16, 1924 in Huntingdon, Tennessee to Dorothy Hilliard Owens and John Crockett Owens.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946 and on May 31, 1947 he married Catherine...

Mar 22, 2013

Mar 21, 2013

Mar 19, 2013

Harlingen, Texas: Kenneth Scoggins, 87, passed away on March 19, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, daughter Shalmir Scoggins Benner and husband Wolf Benner of Colleyville, Texas, daughter Karen Scoggins of Houston, Texas, son Stephen Scoggins of Harlingen, Texas, grandsons Kenneth Benner (wife Angela) of Frisco, Texas and John Benner (wife...

Mar 18, 2013

San Benito, TX: Sarah Lee Moreno, 46, of San Benito, TX passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She enjoyed spending quality time with the love of her life, her husband, Ramiro and her children; she was employed with the San Benito CISD at Frank Roberts Elementary. She is preceded in death by her...