Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 1, 2013

La Feria, TX: Billy Myron Banister, 91, of La Feria, Texas died on September 1, 2013 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas Billy was born on July 31, 1922 in Kennett, Missouri to Fred and Carmen Banister. He graduated from high school in Osceola, Arkansas where he enjoyed playing football and basketball. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in...

Aug 31, 2013

Los Fresnos, TX: James “Jim” Harold Valleroy entered peacefully into eternal life on August 31, 2013 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. He was born January 22, 1926 in Doniphan, Missouri to Arthur Francis Valleroy and Nancy Alma Moore Valleroy. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Fred Arthur Valleroy. He is survived by his sister, Willette...

Aug 30, 2013

Adrian Cortez, born August 07, 1985 and resident of Harlingen/ San Benito, was called Home on Friday, August 30, 2013 in El Reno, Oklahoma where he was working. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. Those who knew him best knew him as being quite a character and always willing to lend a hand to others in...

Aug 18, 2013

Gertrudes “Tula” L. Sanchez, 90, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Benito, Texas and she worked with San Benito School District for 25 years in the cafeteria. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of...

Aug 18, 2013

Carlota G. Sanchez, 78, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. She was born in San Benito, TX and loved it. She had a deep faith in God. Mom was very patriotic, loved the USA and the flag, she loved to sew and she loved everything that had leopard and tiger...

Aug 18, 2013

Rio Hondo, Texas: Leonard L. Ramey, age 82, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18th. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Ramey; son, David of St. Louis, MO; daughter Rachelle from Franklin, KY; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at the Community Church in Rio Hondo at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 23rd with Chris...

Aug 17, 2013

Corpus Christi, TX: J.E. “Jack” Harp, 88, went home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2013 in Corpus Christi. He was born September 1, 1924 in Okmulgee, OK .He moved to Corpus Christi, TX from Harlingen TX in 1999. He was a retired Master Plumber. Jack served in WWII and received a Purple Heart. He was preceded in...

Aug 15, 2013

Pharr, TX: Betty Jean McLaughlin, 76, passed away August 15, 2013 at her residence with her daughters at her side due to bile duct cancer. Betty was born February 26, 1937 in Eglin, IL to William Joseph and Virginia Mae (Shoaff) McKleroy.  She attended high school in Mattoon, IL and graduated in 1955. Then attended nurse’s training in Springfield, IL...

Aug 9, 2013

Antonio Hernandez, 82, entered into eternal life on Friday, August 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Daria Hernandez, his parents Alfonso Hernandez and Aurora Cortez. He is survived by his children Enrique (Celeste) Hernandez, Alfonso (Teresa) Guillen, Marco (Lupita) Huerta, Martin Castillo, his siblings Amelia Piña, Dolores Rincones, Alfredo (Dolores) Hernandez, Alfonso (Rosie) Hernandez, Aurora (Rudy)...

Aug 9, 2013

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...

Aug 6, 2013

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...