Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Marisela Chapa
Sep 9, 2012
San Benito, TX: Marisela Chapa, 25, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at her residence. Marisela was born June 1, 1987 in Harlingen, Texas to Elvis Chapa, Sr. and Esperanza Martinez Chapa. She graduated from San Benito High School with the class of 2005. Marisela enjoyed spending time with her family, taking care of her William, and jewelry making...
Donelle Means Anderson
Sep 3, 2012
Donelle Means Anderson, 60, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, TX after a courageous battle with cancer. Donelle was born on March 16, 1952 in Harlingen to Donald Means and Joann Cisneros. She was a life-long resident of Harlingen. Donelle is survived by her parents Donald and Joann Means; daughters, Joanna Cardona and Laura Anderson;...
Theresa C. Jackson
Aug 31, 2012
Harlingen, Texas: Theresa (Teddy) Jackson, 89, went to be with the Lord, August 31, 2012, at Harlingen Medical Center. She was born August 26, 1923, in Santa Rosa, Texas; to Frances Anzalune Caruso and Pasquale (Charlie) Caruso. Teddy was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Anthony (Tony) Joseph Jackson; brothers, Charlie Caruso, Sam Caruso and Tony Caruso; sisters,...
Jesus Padilla
Aug 29, 2012
La Paloma, TX – Jesus Padilla, 92, of La Paloma, TX passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was a self-employed Farmer, a deputy constable and a long time parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Catarina M. Padilla; his son, Santos M. Padilla;...
Donald E. Lee
Aug 26, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Don Lee, former Harlingen city council member, state representative and business leader died August 26, 2012, after a long life of services through his philanthropic work with the Jaycees, the Elks Club, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Harlingen Noon Lions Club, the Raymondville Masonic Lodge and, in Austin, the Ben Hur Shrine, Jesters and as a board member and...
Pablo G. Pena
Aug 25, 2012
Harlingen, TX- Pablo G. “La Cobra” Pena, 69, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his children, Raymond Pena and Ida P. Gonzalez; his grandson, Jesus Pena; his parents, Ernesto and Matilde Pena; and his sisters, Juanita Casillas and Hilda Cantu. Pablo is survived by his...
William H Oden
Aug 19, 2012
Harlingen, TX: William “Hank” Oden, 65, went to be with his Savior Lord Jesus on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at his residence. Hank was born November 9, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Elvis Oden and Lela Mae McMahill Oden. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army Reserves for 24 years as an E-8. Hank was employed as...
Ester Aguilera
Aug 13, 2012
San Benito, TX- Ester Aguilera (Tia Tey) went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 13, 2012, at the age of 79 after a brief illness. Ester was born to Patricio Aguilera and Paula Ledesma on March 22, 1933, in San Benito, Texas. She was a church member for over 70 years and served...
Josefina O. Rodriguez
Aug 7, 2012
San Benito, TX – Josefina Ontiveros Rodriguez, 80, was born on December 4, 1931 in San Benito, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roman Rodriguez, Sr.; her mother, Alejandra Ontiveros; her father, Natividad Ontiveros, Sr.; and her sister, Juanita De La Cruz. Josefina is...
Jorge A. Palacios
Jul 27, 2012
Port Isabel: George A. Palacios passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen at the age of 65. George was born in Mercedes, TX in 1946, the son of Silvester and Ida Palacios. He graduated from Mercedes High School and served with the National Guard. He lived in Harlingen for several years before moving to...
Mario Alberto Rodriguez
Jul 21, 2012
San Benito, TX-Mario Alberto Rodríguez, 27, entró en descanso eterno sábado, 21 de julio de 2012 en Valley Baptist Medical Center en Harlingen. Está precedido en la muerte de su abuelo, Gonzalo Rodríguez. Mario es sobrevivido por sus padres, Juan G. Díaz y Martha Rodríguez; su hermano, Rodrigo Coy; sus hermanas, Patricia Diaz y Yessica Diaz; y su abuela, Juana...
Russell Brooks Lamb
Jul 14, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Russell Brooks Lamb, 92, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas. Russell was born May 22, 1920 in Pomeroy, Ohio to Russell Brooks Lamb, Sr. and Leona Magadling Lurding. He graduated from Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City, OK in May 1937, and then went to attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater,...
Juan M. Rodriguez
Jul 12, 2012
San Benito, TX- Juan M. Rodriguez, 87, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He proudly served in the Army Air Corps during World War II; and was an active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, especially in the Lay ministry. He is preceded in death by his parents, Natividad Rodriguez...
Robert Earl Wallace
Jul 10, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Robert Earl Wallace, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at a nursing home in Harlingen, TX. Robert was born February 3, 1927 in Reilly Springs, TX to Odie and Jesse Wallace. Robert attended schools in Reilly Springs, TX and several trade schools in the Dallas, TX area. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War...
Amelia S. Ramirez
Jul 9, 2012
Los Fresnos, TX - Amelia S. Ramirez entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 8, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. She was known to her family, friends and community as someone who enjoyed to garden, fish, and spend time with family and friends. Amelia was always in good spirits and enjoyed hosting family gatherings. She was born on the San Jose...
Maria Santos Flores
Jul 7, 2012
Rio Hondo, TX: Maria Santos Flores, 83, of Rio Hondo, TX passed away on July 7, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Francisco Flores; her parents, Agustin and Espiridiona Cano Jaramillo; her brother, Jose Jaramillo, and her sisters, Sista Jaramillo and Agustina Guajardo. Santos is survived by 5 sons...
Sadie S. Gilbert
Jul 7, 2012
Combes, Texas: Sadie S. Gilbert, 99, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Veranda Nursing Home in Harlingen. Sadie was born on November 17, 1912 in Cotton Valley, Louisiana to William Thomas and Isabelle Staton, Sr. She had been a resident of Combes since 1967 moving here from Springhill, LA. She was sales clerk for many years. Sadie was...
Earl L. Leffelman
Jul 5, 2012
Harlingen: Earl Leroy Leffelman Jr., 86, passed away July 5, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. Earl was born November 12, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Rev. Earl Leroy Leffelman Sr. and Gladys Lucille Arnette Leffelman. Earl served in the United States Army Air Force, 494th Bomb Group Heavy, during 1944-1946 stationed in Palau and later Okinawa...
