Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Douglas L. Kelly
Jun 14, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Douglas L. Kelly, 85, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012. He was born September 13, 1926 in Harlingen to John A. and Margaret Weigelt Kelly. He graduated from Harlingen High School and attended Durham’s Business College. In 1947 Doug went to work for the San Benito Bank and Trust Co., starting in the bookkeeping department and retired in...
Emilia R. Rodriguez
Jun 13, 2012
San Benito, TX – Emilia R. Rodriguez, 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Solara Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 21, 1929 to Silvestre and Genoveva Romero in San Benito, TX., where she later married the love of her life, Juan N. Rodriguez. Emilia had...
Carol Jean Koepp
Jun 13, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Carol Jean Koepp, 77, passed away June 13, 2012 in Harlingen. Carol was born August 8, 1934 in Mondovi, WI to Leo and Vera Deetz. She was employed with the Civil Service Defense Department for 31 years. Carol was a proud member of the VFW for over 40 years; she was president of Women’s Auxiliary and received several...
Ardith C. Smith
Jun 7, 2012
Harlingen, TX/Iowa– Ardith C. Smith, 95, of Harlingen, TX/Iowa passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Smith; her parents; Art and Edith Blackwell; her granddaughter, Rocky Mason; grandson-in-law, Kevin Wheeler; and great grandson, Brandon Mason; and numerous other family members. Ardith is survived...
Gloria Villarreal Dieck
Jun 7, 2012
Dateline: Harlingen: Gloria Villarreal Dieck, 85, left this earth on Thursday, June 7, 2012 to join her loving husband of 59 years, who preceded her in death five years ago. Gloria was born in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico to Euleteria and Leopoldo Villarreal on December 27, 1926. She was raised and educated in Oxnard, CA, before she and her family returned...
Martin Montemayor
Jun 4, 2012
San Benito, TX- Martin Montemayor, 56, of San Benito, Texas (La Paloma) passed away peacefully in his sleep and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, June 4, 2012 at Harlingen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Gilberto Montemayor, Sr. Martin recently retired from San Benito CISD...
Luz A. Cervantes
Jun 4, 2012
San Benito, TX- Luz A. Cervantes, 68, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 4, 2012 at his residence in San Benito. He was employed with CPL/AEP Electric Company for 38 years before retiring in 2006. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Victoria A. Cervantes; his father, Mr. Luz Cervantes; and his sister, Maria Estefina Cervantes. Luz is...
James L. McMillan
Jun 3, 2012
Harlingen, TX: James Louis McMillan, 97, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at his residence in Harlingen just 2 ½ months after his wife, Frances died. James was born on November 4, 1914 in Thorndale, Texas to James Douglas and Lula McMillan. He graduated from Thorndale High School where he class president. James proudly served his county during World War...
Marilyn Welty
May 28, 2012
MARILYN ("SKIP") DREW MILLER WELTY Harlingen, TX: Marilyn ("Skip") Drew Miller Welty, 90, of Harlingen, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day). She is preceded in death by her husband John, her mother Ethel, her father Albert and her brother Dick. She is survived by her children: Lyn (Pat) Galvas, Great Falls, MT;...
Enriqueta F. Gutierrez
May 24, 2012
San Benito, TX – Enriqueta F. “Queta” Gutierrez, 79, of San Benito, TX passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She loved to dance and listen to music; she was employed with Good Samaritan Nursing Home for 32 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Agustin Gutierrez; her son, Mario E. Gonzales;...
Billie Jeannie Gray
May 19, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Billie Jeannie Gray, 70, passed away on May 19, 2012 at her residence. Billie was born July 22, 1941 in Harlingen, Texas to William “Bill” J. and Kizzie Curry Gray. She was employed by Gray Farms as a bookkeeper from 1965 to 1997. Billie was a member of Parkdale Baptist Church in Harlingen where she was active until...
June Lee Toland
May 18, 2012
Harlingen, TX: June Lee Toland, 74, lost a most courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, May 18, 2012. June was born October 11, 1937 in Houston, Texas, the only daughter of Louise and Cecil Lee. June graduated from Lamar High School in Houston and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University, followed by her nursing...
Eleodoro V. Lopez
May 17, 2012
San Benito, TX- Eleodoro Lopez, 82, entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 17, 2012 at his residence in San Benito. He is preceded in death by his son, Hector Lopez; and his parents, Arturo Lopez and Alberto and Aurora Longoria. Eleodoro is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Ofelia Lopez; his daughters, Yolanda (Angel) Camacho and Sylvia (Oscar)...
Gonsalo H. Sosa
May 16, 2012
San Benito, TX- Gonsalo Sosa, 72, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He graduated in 1957 from Harlingen High School where he was involved in the FFA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Demetreo, Sr. and Francisca Sosa;...
Esther Robles Montalvo
May 16, 2012
San Benito, TX – Esther Robles Montalvo, 87, our dearly beloved mother has departed this earth on May 16, 2012 to join in the presence of our Lord. Our mother will be dearly missed. Everybody that crossed her path received a special blessing. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Her interest included spending time with family...
Juan T. Garza
May 11, 2012
Rio Hondo, TX – Juan T. Garza, 91, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2012. He was born August 19, 1920, to Faustino and Guadalupe Garza in Brownsville, TX. He was a devoted, generous and loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He enjoyed making people laugh so he always carried a smile...
Guadalupe Saldivar Galvan
May 10, 2012
San Benito, TX: Guadalupe Galvan, 93, of San Benito, TX passed away on May 10, 2012 in San Benito. Mrs. Galvan was a faithful and devoted parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Conrado Galvan, Sr. and her grandson, Nicky Carrizales. Guadalupe is...
Francis E. Corbie
May 9, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Francis E. Corbie, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his residence in Harlingen. Francis was born on July 8, 1924 in Trinidad, West Indies to Norman and Hilda Corbie. Francis lived fully every minute of his 87 years and 10 months. He, with the assistance of his provider, Felice Ybarra, cooked his meals daily and added...
Robert Lon Scoggins
May 9, 2012
La Feria, TX: Robert Lon Scoggins, 70, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his residence in La Feria. Robert was born on February 28, 1942 in Harlingen to James and Tersie Scoggins. He attended schools in Harlingen and after graduation served in the U.S. A.F. for 10 years. After his military service he returned to Harlingen and worked with...
