Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Madison Peyton Randolph
Nov 2, 2012
Los Fresnos: Madison Peyton Randolph, age 10, earned her angel wings following her 6 year journey after a near drowning accident. Although she couldn’t walk or talk, Madison touched many lives and her smile lit up any room she entered. Madison loved pink and was a true princess. She is survived by her parents, John and Gina Randolph of Los...
Wynelle Burns
Oct 29, 2012
Houston/Harlingen, TX: Wynelle J. Burns, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 29, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Wynelle was born on September 15, 1919 to Ben and Lucy (Brown) Jones in Fort Worth, Texas. She came to the Rio Grande Valley as a teenager with her family. On August 24, 1935 Wynelle married Ray F. Burns. She...
Joshua Elizondo
Oct 28, 2012
Harlingen, TX- Joshua Elizondo was born to Oscar and Janie G. Elizondo on the 28th of September 1974 in Harlingen, Texas. He attended Harlingen High School and San Benito High School and was a 1992 SBHS graduate. Joshua Studied at Texas State Technical Institute in Harlingen. His favorite pastime was spending quality time with his dad and brother while bowling...
Machiko Shimotsu
Oct 28, 2012
La Feria, TX: Machiko Shimotsu, beloved wife of Harry Shimotsu, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Born on the Coast of California, one of six children of Shintaro and Asa Hanawa, “Machi” and her family lived and worked on the farm in Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County, California until relocated during WWII to the interior...
Christina C. Perez
Oct 26, 2012
San Benito, TX-Christina C. Perez passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was an amazing mother and friend. Christina found joy in the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was no stranger to hard work and was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. Blessed are...
Myrtle Means
Oct 26, 2012
Harlingen: Myrtle Means, 105, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 at her residence in Harlingen surrounded by her loving family. Myrtle just recently celebrated her 105 birthday on October 20, 2012. She was born in Albany, TX to John and Lena O’Neill and had been a longtime resident of Harlingen. Myrtle is survived by her children, Billie Marie Randolph, Don...
Eloisa "Lala" Nieto
Oct 23, 2012
San Benito, TX – Eloisa “Lala” Nieto, 79 entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2012 at her home in San Benito, TX. She was born June 6, 1933 to Guadalupe and Beatriz Ramirez. She moved to San Benito from Del Valle, TX at the age of 8 when her parents decided to find farming work in this prosperous city....
Esteban Pavon
Oct 18, 2012
Harlingen, Texas: Esteban Pavón, 64, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen after complications following a lengthy illness. He professed Jesus Christ as His Savior and knew he would be in heaven when he left this earth. Those of us left behind are anxiously waiting for the Lord’s return. Esteban was born March 22, 1948...
Sandra Lee Cedillo
Oct 15, 2012
San Benito, TX- Sandra Lee Cedillo, 33, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 15, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She loved to travel with her son and parents to learn about different cultures and traditions; she loved the beach, hosting parties, and bringing the family together during holidays. Sandra was very giving and will always be remembered...
Gilberto G. Garza
Oct 10, 2012
Rio Hondo, TX- Gilberto G. Garza, 76, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He enjoyed hunting and farming and playing the lottery. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elva Garza; his father, Anastacio Garza, Sr.; his mother, Maria R. Garza; and his brothers, Roberto Garza and Anastacio R. Garza,...
Delphon C. Kenney
Oct 7, 2012
Harlingen/Tyler, TX: Delphon Charley Kenney, 90, passed away on October 7, 2012 in Tyler, Texas. He was born August 6, 1922 in Woodbine, Iowa to Ella V. Kenney and Gaylord Kenney. They were longtime Rio Grande Valley (Texas) residents, where he was raised. He graduated from Harlingen High School, Class of 1940, and attended Texas A&M University and the University...
Jose Olivarez
Oct 6, 2012
San Benito, TX- Jose Olivarez Cantu, 78, entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising his goats and horses; he loved to spend time with his grandkids and great grandkids. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Sammuel Lee Cisneros; and his parents, Santos Olivarez Resendez and...
Freda Bell Affolter
Oct 5, 2012
Rio Hondo, TX: Freda Bell Evans Affolter, 99, passed away, Friday, October 5, 2012. She was born in Ohio on October 10, 1912 to George and Martha Evans. She married the love of her life, Paul Affolter, in 1934. They were married for 64 years till his death in 1998. In her teens she played piano in a dance band...
Loraine Johnston
Oct 3, 2012
South Padre Island, TX: Loraine A. Johnston, 70, passed away on October 3, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. Loraine was born in Louisiana, August 26, 1942, and then moved to Texas as a young child. Her mother, Jane Pearl Guidry’s second marriage was to Robert W. Johnston, who took care of Loraine and Chester in a loving, caring family along with...
Thomas D. Segel
Sep 30, 2012
Thomas D. Segel, 81, of Harlingen, Texas, went to his eternal rest September 30, 2012. He was born June 11, 1931 in Tacoma, Washington. He was twice wounded in the Korean War and served in media related positions in the United States and Asia. He was Director of Operations for Armed Force Radio and Television in Okinawa, Commander of Tuy...
