Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 28, 2023

Nilda Cabuto 79, Thursday, September 28, 2023 passed away in Harlingen, Texas, she was born on April 12, 1944 to Jesus Zamora and Manuela Soto.

She was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito, Texas. Nilda enjoyed gardening, cooking for friends and family.

Nilda was preceded in death by her husband Eusebio...

Sep 27, 2023

Lucilla G. Jimenez, 101, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born to the late Luis and Berta Garcia on August 15, 1922 in San Benito, Texas.

In her leisure time, Lucilla enjoyed shopping, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and our Sunday family dinners.

Whether we...

Sep 26, 2023

Oralia Cruz 59, passed away in Harlingen, Texas Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born In San Benito, Texas on July 18, 1964, to Everardo & Romana Loyoya Martinez.

Oralia had 30 years in the Optometry Profession and serve 11 years as a General Manager for Eyemart Express.  She enjoyed attending San Benito Greyhound football games, shopping,...

Sep 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Allen Miller at the age of 65 on September 24, 2023. Born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 1, 1957, David was a beloved husband to Rosie, father to Trae (Sarah), Robert (Maggie), and Rick (Valerie), and grandfather to Gage (Robert) and Alyssa (Robert).

He was...

Sep 22, 2023

Ann Kuppinger Phillips, lovingly known as Annie, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22 surrounded by her family.  A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Ann spent the majority of her life in Harlingen, a true Valley girl.  Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. John Kuppinger and Charlotte Kuppinger Colhoun, her bonus parent, Charles Colhoun, all beloved members...

Sep 21, 2023

Born August 11, 1941. Howard went to his eternal resting place on September 21, 2023, peacefully at home while on hospice care for extensive medical complications.

He is the beloved son of Elmer (Slim) Buchanan Sr. and Lou Emma (Brenton) Buchanan, who preceded him in passing. Siblings, all who preceded him in passing, include Mildred (Mickey) Havens,...

Sep 19, 2023

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Sep 19, 2023

Richard Lee Woods, 86, peacefully passed September 19, 2023 at his home in San Benito, Texas.  He was born to the late Henry S. and Edith Adams Woods on February 17, 1937 in Pharr, Texas.

Richard proudly served his country as an Airman Recruit, U.S. Navy.  He was employed with Valley Solvent and Chemicals and retired after...

Sep 17, 2023

Jacqueline Pitts Moody, 73, better known as Jackie Moody, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Jackie was born on May 27, 1950, in Harlingen, Texas, to Helen Marion Hitchman Pitts and Johnny Thomas Pitts Sr. The Pitts family moved to San Benito in 1943. Jackie grew up in San Benito with her sister and two brothers....

Sep 17, 2023

Maria Enriqueta Rodriguez, 87, peacefully passed on September 17, 2023 in San Benito, Texas.  She was born to Guadalupe Gomez and Julia Garcia Gomez on April 6, 1936, in San Pedro, Texas.

Maria was of the Catholic faith and was member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church.  She worked for Brownsville ISD and retired after 18...

Sep 16, 2023

James E. Mayer Jr., 84, “Coach” passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on September 16, 2023, eager to meet his Heavenly Father that he spoke so much about over the years. The last year of his life was spent away from the tennis courts he had held so dearly and missed spending time with his H.E.B. Tennis...

Sep 16, 2023

Gloria Jean Pagel of Harlingen went to be with our Lord on September 16, 2023 just months shy of her 96th birthday. Gloria was born in 1927 to James A. and Charlotte (Hastings) McKinnis in Laredo, TX. Shortly after birth, her mother re-married Captain Roland Rief. She traveled the US as a military child with Rief in charge of...

Sep 13, 2023

Barry W. Hall Sr. of Atglen, Pennsylvania passed away on September 13,2023 at home in Port Isabel, Texas with the love of his life and wife Mary Louise Hall at his side in the home they shared countless happy memories.

Barry is survived also by son, Barry W. Hall Jr.; daughter, Brenda Morris (Walter); son, Brian Hall...

Sep 13, 2023

Chrissy Dell Luster Daniels, 63, passed away peacefully September 13, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to the late Thomas Evan and Virginia Wooten Luster on October 16, 1959 in Raymondville, Texas.

Chrissy was employed as an Assistant Principal for Harlingen C.I.S.D, as a teacher for Los Fresnos C.I.S.D and worked part-time for the Los Fresnos...

Sep 10, 2023

Ramiro G. Robles, 86, passed away peacefully September 10, 2023in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to the late Marciano Robles and Leonarda Moya Garza on November 9, 1936 in San Benito, Texas.

Ramiro proudly served his country as Corporal E-4, US. Coast Guard and U.S. Marine Corps. He graduated with a master’s degree in Spanish.   Ramiro was...

Sep 9, 2023

Hipolito (Polo) Loredo Narvaez, 76, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023 in Los Fresnos, Texas.  He was born to the late Higinio Narvaez and Emilia Loredo Narvaez on August 13, 1947 in Los Fresnos, Texas.

Polo attended and graduated from Pan American University with Bachelor of Science degree. Then he went to attend the University of...

Sep 9, 2023

Mary Adrianne Brower, 77, of Harlingen, Texas, passed into the arms of her Savior on September 9, 2023. Mary was born on February 6, 1946 to Adrian J. and Eleanor G. Brower in Mercedes, Texas. She was the youngest child and was always the apple of her Daddy’s eye. She was preceded in death by both her parents, her...

Sep 8, 2023

Ignacio Rodriguez, 90, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 8, 2023  .  He was born to Jose Luis and Trinidad Rodriguez on May 14, 1933 in Mexico.

Ignacio was a faithful member of Templo El Salvador for 30 years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Sep 7, 2023

“Being a good man is not a qualification, it changes, and incorporates being a good friend, a good husband, a good father, good employee, a good boss, good neighbor, and good citizen. ” A.A. Giln

Paul Jerome Durant, who passed away suddenly and heartbreakingly on September 7th after a short illness, was all things good....

Sep 6, 2023

Sterling Ray Boykin, 55, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior September 6th, 2023.  Sterling was born to Dennis and Patsy Boykin on September 27, 1967 in Corpus Christi, Texas while heading home after fleeing Hurricane Beulah.  He was the middle child of 4 siblings.  He married Melissa Wilkie, the love of his life and best...