Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Ygnacia Garcia
Oct 13, 2010
Ignacia P. Garcia, 90, a life long time resident of San Pedro, entered into eternal life on October 13, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband Santos Balli Garcia, son Jose P. Garcia and her daughter Rosa G. Koite. She is survived by her daughter Candida G. Cantu; son-in-law, Akio Koite; Forty One Grandchildren, Seventeen Great Grandchildren and...
Gwendolyn Lou Norris
Oct 9, 2010
Gwendolyn Lou Norris was born February 7, 1919 in Honey Grove, Texas to Tommy Wilburn Carter and Martha Jane Porter and passed away October 9, 2010 at the age of 91 in Harlingen, TX. She moved to the Rio Grande Valley when she was four years old. She weathered the 1933 Hurricane. Gwendolyn married James Sylvester Norris on November 14,...
GUADALUPE M LOPEZ
Oct 8, 2010
Guadalupe M. Lopez, age 89, passed away on Friday October 8th, 2010. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Mr. Antonio Lopez. Sr., Daughter: Luz (Ramon) Claudio. Sons: Francisco (Linda) Lopez, Reynaldo Lopez. Guadalupe is survived by her sons: Antonio (Ninfa) Lopez Jr., from Sebastian, Tx, Emilio (Janie) Lopez from Ohio, Roberto (Norma) Lopez from Harlingen and David Lopez...
Dolores A Puente
Oct 8, 2010
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Maynard O. Hye
Oct 3, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Maynard O. Hye, 81, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at a nursing center in Harlingen. Maynard was born June 16, 1929 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Charles Wesley and Sadie M. Hye. He graduated from North High School in Wichita Kansas and proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Maynard was employed...
Kathryn H. Fankhauser
Oct 3, 2010
Harlingen: Kathryn H. Fankhauser, 93, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Kathryn was born June 29, 1917 in Kansas City, KS to Floyd and Mabel Henderson. She moved to the Valley in 1936, where she lived in Mission for several years before settling in Harlingen. She worked several jobs in the area with her last...
Helen Nora Karcher
Oct 2, 2010
New Braunfels, TX: Helen Nora Karcher nee Bage went to be with Our Lord October 2, 2010. Child of God, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother-Helen was born September 5, 1918 in Dime Box, was baptized September 9, 1918, graduated from Giddings High School and earned a teaching certificate from Texas State Teachers’ College. Helen married Albert H. “Dutch” Karcher...
Diane K. Baker
Sep 30, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Diane Kay Sapp Baker, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. She was born June 15, 1945 in Harlingen, Texas to Grover and Billie Jean Sapp. Kay is now at home with the Lord. She loved people and touched the lives of so many who will miss her. Kay is survived by...
Antolina Balboa
Sep 27, 2010
San Benito, Texas, age 70 passed away on Monday 27th September 2010 in Houston, Texas. Toni was born in San Benito, Tx. on 2nd September 1940 to Pedro L. Avila and Guadalupe Abrego Avila. She is proceeded in death by her Parents, baby brother, Lionel Avila and Eloy Balboa. She is survived by her loving family to cherish her wonderful...
Arlene M. Bauer
Sep 21, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Arlene M. Bauer, 84, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Arlene was born January 22, 1926 in Canton, Ohio to Clarence and Flo M. Landis. She was the 1943 valedictorian of the graduating class of La Feria High School and then attended a business school in Harlingen. Arlene was employed with First National...
Mary M. Sanchez
Sep 14, 2010
San Benito, TX: Mary M. Sanchez passed away at her residence on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on July 22, 1943 to Santos and Concepcion Torres. She was employed with the San Benito School District as the cafeteria Manager at Miller Jordan and Bertha Cabaza Middle Schools. Mary retired after 26 years of...
Joan Cooley
Sep 14, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Joan E. (Thomas) Cooley, 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Joan was born January 10, 1935 in Covington, Indiana to Dale E. and Edith Elizabeth Thomas. Joan was very talented having a LVN Degree, being a licensed realtor, and a certified interior designer. She received a cosmetology diploma and...
Jose T. Martinez
Sep 8, 2010
Jose T. Martinez 55 beloved husband, brother and father went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2010. He is preceded in death by his Father, Jose Martinez. Jose is survived by his Wife Norma Noyola Martinez and Stepchildren, Joey (Jade) Yzaguirre, Bertha (Noe) Leal and Daniel Yzaguirre, Granddaughter, Jenna Leal, Mother, Oralia Martinez of Harlingen. Brothers, Juan, Jiame,...
Dorothy Rushing Fiske
Sep 6, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Dorothy Rushing Fiske of Harlingen Texas took the hand of Christ and together they entered the gates of heaven on September 06, 2010 as she peacefully slept under his continuous care. Dorothy became a Christian in 1948 and during the years until her passing, never wavered from her devotion to her God. She committed her life to Christ,...
Beverly G. Kinnebrew
Sep 5, 2010
Harlingen, Texas: Beverly Gene Kinnebrew, 84, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Beverly was born August 14, 1926 in Houston, Texas to Barnett E. and Anna Emma Brooks. She graduated from high school in San Angelo, Texas. Beverly was a member of the Town and Country Garden Club of Harlingen, the Junior Service League...
