Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Doris Irene Waters
Apr 18, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Doris “Dodi” Waters, 88, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 at Aurora House in Weslaco, TX. Dodi was born March 31, 1923 in Clovis, New Mexico to James Randell Patton and Jennie Kathryn Lard Patton. She attended Cottey College in Nevada, MO for 2 years. Dodi was a member of First Christian Church of Harlingen and member...
William Thellis Steele
Apr 18, 2011
Santa Rosa, TX: William Thellis (W.T.) Steele, 90, a long time resident of Santa Rosa died on April 18, 2011 at his beloved ranch in Jim Hogg County, TX. Flora Myrtle (Schultz) Steele, 92, a resident of Santa Rosa died on April 19, 2011 at Bay Area Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX. W.T. was born on August 13, 1920 in...
Samuel L. Graham
Apr 12, 2011
Harlingen: Samuel Loren Graham, 86, our beloved husband, father, and great grandfather has moved from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Sammy as known by family and friends was born on August 29, 1924 to William Alexander and Carrie Anice (Thomas) Graham in Tyler, TX. At an early age the family moved to the...
Edward Chapa
Apr 8, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Edward Chapa, 52, passed away on Friday, April 08, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Edward was born November 8, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to Luciano and Idolina Chapa. He proudly served his country and retired from the U.S. Navy and held a Doctorate of Psychology. Edward enjoyed listening and composing music and barbequing with his family and...
Jean D. Moore
Apr 8, 2011
Harlingen: Jean D. Moore, 89, passed away Friday evening, April 8, 2011 at her residence in Harlingen. Jean was born July 2, 1921 in Greenville, Texas to Marvin and Ruth Dunn. She attended schools in Lubbock and later attended from Abilene Christian College. Jean was a longtime resident of the Valley living in McAllen, South Padre Island and Harlingen. She...
Delia Pedraza
Apr 6, 2011
San Benito, TX: Delia Pedraza, 65, of San Benito, TX passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito. She is preceded in death by her father, Rogerio L. Pedraza; her mother, Maria H. Pedraza; and a sister, Minerva Pedraza. Delia is survived by her brothers, Rodolfo (Emilia) Pedraza of Lewisville, TX; Rogerio (Josefa) Pedraza, Jr. of Ponder,...
Librado Amaya, Jr.
Apr 6, 2011
San Benito, TX: Librado “Lee” Amaya, Jr., 60, passed away peacefully at Solara Hospital in Harlingen on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 after a long illness. Lee was born in “El Jardin” of San Benito on August 21, 1950 to Librado Amaya Sr. and Francisca Huerta Amaya. He is preceded in death by his son, Lenny Amaya (1982); and his parents...
Charlotte O. English
Apr 2, 2011
Charlotte Onderdonk English HARLINGEN, TX, Charlotte O. English, 86, was called to join our Father and serve in his heavenly kingdom on Saturday, April 02, 2011. She passed away at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, TX due to heart failure. Charlotte was born on November 14, 1924 in Mercedes, TX to William “Bill” Austin Onderdonk and Evelyn Claire “Mother” Rollins-Onderdonk. She...
Robert G. Stump
Mar 29, 2011
Harlingen: Robert “Bob” Gene Stump, 84, passed away on March 29, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was a former resident of Ohio and a winter visitor to the Harlingen area. He became a permanent resident of Harlingen several years ago. Bob was born August 23, 1926 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Edgar and Gladys Stump. He graduated...
Angie B. Carden
Mar 29, 2011
Rio Hondo/Arlington, TX: Angie Blye Herrington Carden went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:10 P.M. in Arlington, TX, after a long battle with congestive heart failure (CHF). Angie was born in Pawnee, Texas on October 27, 1913, to Hilda Ethel Elliott and Alex Boyd Herrington. The family moved for a short time to Rose Prairie, OK,...
John T. Leimon
Mar 29, 2011
Harlingen, Texas: John T. Leimon, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at his residence. John Thomas Leimonas was born on June 24, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio to Margaret and Charles Leimonas. His early years in Cleveland, living just minutes away from League Park (Cleveland Indian’s home field), was devoted to his favorite pastime, baseball. While memories abound about fielding...
Calvin Bauman
Mar 27, 2011
San Benito, TX: Calvin Bauman, 70, of San Benito, TX passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at his residence in San Benito. Calvin is survived by his wife, Corrine Bauman; his children, Scott, Todd, and Tamara; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 beginning at 1:00 P.M. at San Benito Elks...
Sylvia G. Barbour
Mar 26, 2011
San Benito, TX: Sylvia G. Barbour, 63, of San Benito, TX passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan L. Gamez Sr. and Jacoba Deanda Gamez; and her siblings, Delia G. Aguilar, Juan L. Gamez Jr., and Rudy D. Gamez. Sylvia is survived by her husband...
Gilberto Sanchez
Mar 26, 2011
Sebastian, TX: Gilberto A. Sanchez, 85, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center. Gilberto was born February 4, 1926 in Tullio, Mexico to Martiano and Maria De La Luz Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was employed by Lois Bourne of Sebastian for 25 years, where he farmed many acres of her land and retired in 1991. He enjoyed...
Alice L. Haake
Mar 26, 2011
Alice Margaret Mary Haake (nee Leng), 86, of Harlingen, Texas (formerly of Lake County, Illinois) passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. She was born October 21, 1924 in Grayslake, Illinois and had been a longtime resident of Lake County. Mrs. Haake traveled extensively with her husband following his retirement and has lived at Golden Palms Retirement and Healthcare Center...
James J. Greer
Mar 25, 2011
Harlingen, TX - James Jefferson Greer, passed to a better place on March 26, 2011 at the age of 89. He was born March 7, 1922 in Kaufman, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ruby Mae Tidwell Greer, his daughters, Penelope Ann Greer and Lana Kay Yartz; his brothers, Frank S. Greer, Jr. and...
Maria E. Garcia
Mar 22, 2011
San Benito, TX: Maria E. Garcia, 76, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at her residence in San Benito. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Garcia; and her son, Luis Ricardo Garcia. Maria is survived by her 2 sons, Homer (Maribel) Garcia of San Benito and Joe (Brenda) Garcia of Harlingen; her 2 daughters, Leticia (Oscar)...
