Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Lucille Hentz
Dec 16, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Lucille Mildred Horton Hentz joined the Lord on December 16, 2012. Lucille was born on November 29, 1919 to Stedman and Frances Miller in Little Rock, Arkansas. Lucille was married to Harvey Horton from 1937 until his death in 1974. Lucille was later married to Arthur Hentz from 1981 until his death in 1986. Lucille and Harvey had...
Grover C. Greer
Dec 15, 2012
Brandon, MS: Grover Cleveland Greer, Jr., 83, of Brandon, MS passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Mr. Greer was a horticulturalist but his most rewarding work was his time working with the AA community and at Baptist Behavioral Health Services. He kept up with all of his friends and had the ability to let everyone feel as though they...
James V. Newman
Dec 15, 2012
Dateline: Harlingen: James V. Newman, Jr., 67, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Veranda Nursing Home in Harlingen. James was born in Harlingen on July 15, 1945 to James and Thora Lou Breedlove Newman. He grew up in Harlingen and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1963. He earned a Master’s Degree from Southwest Texas State University in...
Lillian Ruth Dehnisch
Dec 15, 2012
Boerne, Texas: Lillian Ruth Smith went home to be with the Lord at the age of 92 on December 15, 2012. She was born to Andrew and Lennie Hickman on September 2, 1920, in McAllen. She married Joyce Lynn Smith at the age of 18 on September 17, 1938, in McKinney. Together, they raised five children on their Willacy County...
Mary Barbara Harris
Dec 13, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Mary Barbara Harris, 86, ended her earthly journey, Thursday, December 13, 2012 in Harlingen. Barbara was born in Canada on July 10, 1926 to the Rev. Theodore and Isabel McCracken Branch. After graduation from Texas A & I University in Kingsville, TX, she began what became a 30+ year teaching career. Barbara and husband, Jack retired to Port...
Guadalupe Corona
Dec 4, 2012
Rio Hondo, TX: Guadalupe S. Corona, Sr., 79, born on October 12, 1933 and passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Miquela M. Corona and his son, Ricardo Corona. Guadalupe is survived by his children, Juan G. Corona, Yolanda Duenes and Antonio Corona; grandchildren, Lucy Corona, Juan Corona Jr., Leticia De La...
Rafaela G. Rodriguez
Dec 3, 2012
San Benito, TX- Rafaela G. Rodriguez, 88, passed away December 3, 2012 in San Benito, Texas. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Theresa Catholic Church; she enjoyed gardening, cooking and was also a service lector for Saturday’s mass at St. Theresa. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Rodriguez; her parents; 3 brothers, Gonzalo, Jose Luis, and...
Cliffton Edward Cruz
Dec 2, 2012
Los Fresnos, TX- Cliffton Edward Cruz, 31, entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 2, 2012 in Harlingen. Cliffton graduated from Los Fresnos High School, where his was a member of the Los Fresnos 4-H Alumni, Los Fresnos FFA, and Los Fresnos Band Boosters; he enjoyed farming, attending the livestock shows, word finds, and watching the Texas A&M Aggies and Houston...
Melida Rosas Garcia
Dec 1, 2012
Houston/San Benito, TX - Melida Rosas Garcia, 82, passed away peacefully the 1st of December 2012 at her home in Houston Texas. Her final days were spent surrounded by friends and family members whose lives were lovingly touched throughout her very memorable life. Melida, a committed catholic, invested most of her time and energy into family where she consistently put...
Leonardo Yzaguirre, Sr.
Nov 24, 2012
San Benito, TX- Leonardo Yzaguirre, Sr. left to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the age of 84 at Harlingen Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of San Benito and was known to wave from his porch to family and friends. He was a very generous and helpful man to...
Carmen V. Fuentes
Nov 20, 2012
Harlingen, TX: The Heavenly Gates opened up for Carmen V. Fuentes, 88, on November 20, 2012. Carmen was born February 27, 1924 to Major Fernando and Manuela Irizarry in Santurce, Puerto Rico where she grew up. It was there where she met the love of her life, Chief Warrant Officer Jose Manuel Fuentes. They married on April 3, 1943 and...
