Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Sherry A Cox
Aug 1, 2010
Rio Hondo, TX: Sherry Ann Cox, 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Rio Hondo, TX on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Sherry was born March 28, 1945 in Brownwood, TX to James and Ludie Doud. She was a former resident of Mesquite, TX and had been a resident of Rio Hondo, TX since 2006. She was a member of...
Juanita C. Lambert
Jul 30, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Juanita Odilia C. Lambert, 87, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2010 at her residence. Juanita was born February 15, 1923 in Raymondville, Texas to Juan Cavazos and Estefana Nuez. She resided in Harlingen where she owned and operated Andy’s Locksmith from 1979 to 2008. Juanita was member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting,...
Dorothy Eleanor Leffelman
Jul 27, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Dorothy Eleanor Leffelman, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Harlingen, TX. Eleanor was born April 14, 1928 in Morgan County, IL to John Eugene Cooper and Essie Pearl Roach Cooper. She attended Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL. Eleanor was a member of the First Christian Church in Harlingen, TX and enjoyed playing the piano. She...
Belinda Annette Puga
Jul 23, 2010
San Benito Belinda Annette Puga, 20, born on November 13, 1989, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2010. She is preceded in death by her aunt, Barbra Farias. She is survived by her parents Jesse and Belinda Puga, brother and sisters, Sergio (Esther) Puga of California, Crystal Farias Puga and Nicollete Puga. Grandmothers Olga Puga and Toni...
Gamaliel Olvera
Jul 21, 2010
Gamaliel Olvera, 80, of San Benito went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. His pastimes included collecting antique model cars and dancing and listening to Mexican folk music. He was friendly to all he met. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 59 years, his children and all his friends. He is preceded in...
MINERVA PEDRAZA
Jul 21, 2010
Minerva Pedraza, 62, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Rogerio and Maria H. Pedraza and a nephew, Rudy Pedraza.Jr, She is survived by her brothers and sister, Rodolfo (Emilia ) Pedraza of Lewisville, TX. Rogerio (Josepha) Pedraza, Jr. of Denton TX, Delia Pedraza of San Benito, TX, Robert...
H. William Card
Jul 18, 2010
Harlingen, Texas: H. William “Bill” Card Jr. of Harlingen, TX, passed into heaven on July 18, 2010, God’s good and faithful servant. Bill was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 3, 1922. He grew up in California before beginning a life of dedicated service to his country through his tour of duty in the Marine Corps. Bill Card enlisted...
Angelita L. Lozano
Jul 17, 2010
Harlingen, Texas: Angelita L. Lozano, 92, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Angelita was born January 12, 1918 in Harlingen, Texas to Manuel Longoria and Guadalupe Garza Longoria. She was self-employed as a beautician from 1935 to 1985. Angelita was member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Harlingen and enjoyed sewing, gardening, and going...
Jose A. Suarez
Jul 11, 2010
Jose Angel Suarez, 100, a long time resident of San Benito, went to be with our lord on July 11, 2010. He was born October 2, 1909, in San Pedro, TX to Esteban Suarez, Sr. and Guadalupe Tapia. Jose Angel was a veteran of World War II and often remembered his time in the military, the places he traveled to,...
Dana Paige McMurray
Jul 11, 2010
Harlingen/Houston: Dana Paige Labar McMurray, 43, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 at a hospital in Galveston, Texas after an unexpected end due to complications caused by Liver disease. Dana Paige was born February 27, 1967 and was the youngest daughter of Wayne and Janice Labar. As a child she was always smiling and made friends with everyone she met. ...
Margaret Magdalena
Jul 8, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Margaret “Nana” Magdalena was born on November 8, 1913 in Crystal, West Virginia. She was known to Harlingen citizens as the friendly florist at Pletchers Flower Shop. Margaret was the co-owner of Pletchers for many years. Margaret and her husband were long-time member of Harlingen Elks Lodge. She was a proud member of the Harlingen Does for over...
Tina Burton Hamper
Jul 8, 2010
Harlingen: Tina Mary Burton Hamper, 56, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Sunshine Haven Hospice in Olmito, Texas. Tina was born and raised in Weslaco. Her parents were Julian and Dotti Burton who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Weslaco High School in 1972 and then joined her mother to own and operate the Burton School of...
Wm. David Heavin
Jul 6, 2010
Ingram/San Benito, TX: Wm. David Heavin, 61, passed away on July 6, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen surrounded by his family. David was born April 12, 1949 in Houston, Texas to William H. and Doris J. Heavin. He graduated from Cypress Fairbanks High School in Houston and attended the University of Houston. Always the consummate entrepreneur, David owned an...
