Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Ruth Norma Groves
Apr 30, 2010
Harlingen: Ruth Norma Groves, 82, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Ruth was born April 5, 1928 in Quincy, IL to L.L. and Mary Harrison. She graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School and then spent her time raising her family. She was a long time resident of Harlingen and a member of St. Anthony’s...
Max Jentsch
Apr 29, 2010
Harlingen: Max M. Jentsch, 78, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the Aurora House in Weslaco. He was escorted to Heaven by the Angels to take his place in the heavenly choir that will sing praises to his Savior, Jesus Christ, forever. Max was born in Wichita, Kansas on Friday, April 13, 1932. He was preceded in death...
Joyce A. Poulter
Apr 29, 2010
La Feria: Joyce A. Poulter, 73, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. Joyce was born May 12, 1936 in St. Paul, MN to Sylvester and Leona Trebesh. In the early 1950’s Joyce moved to Cumberland, WI and graduated from Cumberland High School. On November 12, 1955, Joyce married Richard Poulter and they...
Grundy W. Blevins
Apr 28, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Grundy W. Blevins, 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Grundy was born January 9, 1940 in Keller, Texas to A.D. and Neta P. Blevins. He was employed by U.S.A.A. of San Antonio, Texas and retired in December 1999. Grundy was a member of First Baptist Church of Harlingen. He was preceded...
Teresa Ybarra
Apr 27, 2010
San Benito Teresa “Tute” Ybarra 44, born on September 12, 1965 went to be with the lord on April 27, 2010. She is survived by her Parents, Roberto and Concepcion Ybarra. Sister, Martha Ybarra of San Benito, Brother, Roberto (Renee) Ybarra Jr. of Illinois, Sister, Ava (Cesar) Hernandez of San Benito, Sister, Norma Ybarra of Illinois, Sister, Angie Ybarra of...
Katherine DeLellis
Apr 25, 2010
Harlingen: Katherine Jane DeLellis, 81, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Katherine was born in Santa Ana, CA to Marcus A. Twaddell and Hazel Twaddell Hadley. She graduated from Arizona State University in 1950 with a Bachelors of Science Degree. She was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church, PEO, and the Contemporary Study...
Rene B. Gonzalez
Apr 24, 2010
San Antonio Rene (Bugsy) Gonzalez Jr. 36, born March 6, 1974 went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2010. He is survived by his parents Rene M. and Viola Gonzalez. Fiancé Emily Watt, Sisters Debra Cavazos (Raymond) of San Antonio, Sandra Prado (Joe) of Harlingen and Monica Biascoechea (Kook) of Arizona. Children Athena Briana & Rene (Baby Bug)...
Joyce O. Kobeck
Apr 24, 2010
San Benito: Joyce O. Kobeck, 85, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at La Hacienda Nursing Home in Harlingen. Joyce was born March 25, 1925 in Davidson, OK to Truman and Birtie Keyes. She was raised in the Santa Rosa area and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. She worked with several Valley Real Estate Companies as a realtor...
Arnulfo Nino
Apr 23, 2010
Arnulfo Nino 54, went to be with the lord on April 23, 2010. He is survived by his parents Guadalupe and Feliciana Nino Children Arnulfo Nino Jr.(Mindy) of Fort Cambel Kentucky, Blanca Nino Perez(Daniel) of Garland TX, Abel Nino of San Benito, Belinda Nino of San Benito and Becky Nino of San Benito. Sisters Norma Guillen(Joe) of Garland TX, Nelda...
Bernardo Z. Reyna
Apr 19, 2010
San Benito Bernardo Z. Reyna 88 went to be with the lord on April 19, 2010. He is preceded in death by his son Bernardo Reyna Jr., son Arnoldo Reyna, grand daughter Angelica Reyna and grandson Bernardo Reyna III. He is survived by his wife Santos Saldana and his children Rigoberto Reyna (Denise) of Michigan, Victoria Reyna Cruz of San...
Otilio Guadalupe Saldana
Apr 19, 2010
San Benito, TX: Otilio “Tilo” Guadalupe Saldana, 63, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Dolores Saldana. He is survived by his wife Amelia Saldana of San Benito, son Jorge (Neolia) Vasquez of San Benito, grandson Jorge Vasquez, Jr. of San Benito, sister Antonia Guerra of El...
Mary Louise Cattell
Apr 18, 2010
Harlingen: Mary Louise Cattell, 90, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Mary was born May 11, 1919 in Ontarioville, IL to Glen J. Knapp and Cleo Arenhoevel. She was a housewife and active mom. She participated with her children in Girl Scouts for over 30 years, Den Mother with the Cub Scouts and as a...

Mr. Ruben Garcia Sr.
Apr 17, 2010
Ruben G. Garcia Sr., 58, of Los Fresnos, Texas, entered into eternal life with our heavenly Father on April 17, 2010. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Juan Garcia Sr. and Mrs. Nazaria Garcia, brother, Juan Garcia Jr., and sister, Carolina Garcia Gonzalez. Left to cherish his memory are his lovely wife, Mrs. Juanita Garcia, his...
Altagracia Sandoval
Apr 16, 2010
Rio Hondo Altagracia Sandoval 73, born on February 25, 1937 went to be with the lord on April 16, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Tanis and Viviana Esquivel and brother in law Eli Sandoval. She is survived by her Husband, Elivaldo Juarez Sandoval, Daughter Dolly Gonzalez (Gustavo) of Rio Hondo, E.J. Sandoval (Linda) of Rio Hondo,...
Dunc Conly
Apr 14, 2010
Harlingen: Dunc Conly, 72, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at his residence in Harlingen. Dunc was born January 4, 1938 in Rodessa, Louisiana to Bud and Rubye Conly. Dunc attended school in Rodessa and graduated from Rodessa High School. He graduated from Northwestern Louisiana State University. Dunc coached football in Shreveport, Louisiana and Galveston, Texas at Ball High School. ...
Glenda M. Miles
Apr 14, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Glenda Miles, 66, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. Glenda was born on October 13, 1943 in Baytown, Texas to Robert and Helen Huwieler. She retired as president of the Sierra Title Company. Glenda enjoyed spending time with family, working, quilting, fishing and sitting on the pier at Arroyo House. She received...
Rogerio R. Rincones
Apr 13, 2010
Rio Hondo- Rogerio R. Rincones , 73 passed away on April 13, 2010, and is now in the warm loving embrace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Mr. Rincones is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Victoria Rincones, and brother; Vitalio Rincones. Mr. Rincones is survived by his wife Dolores H. Rincones, and was a loving father to his...
Ernest Gene Catlett
Apr 12, 2010
Rancho Viejo, TX: Ernest Gene Catlett, 85, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 at his residence. Gene was born on April 11, 1925 in Meridian, Mississippi to Ernest George and Nona Cross Catlett. He married Mamie Jo (Sandy) Catlett on June 5, 1948 to whom he was married for 53 years. Gene proudly served his country with the U.S....
Graciela Luz Stephens
Apr 10, 2010
Graciela Alatorre Stephens, 53 passed away April 10,2010 in Houston TX. Gracie was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She will be missed by all who loved her. She is preceded in death by Cleofas Alatorre, Maria De La Luz De La Vega, Angelita Robles, Francisco Casas III and Oscar Cisneros III. Survived by her parents, Dalia and...
Alice Sanders Fuqua
Apr 8, 2010
Alice Sanders Fuqua, 94, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Alice was born in Wisconsin and moved to Rio Hondo at the age of three. She graduated from Rio Hondo High School in 1933. She married George Sanders and had two daughters. Alice is survived by her loving family of daughters, Sue Dowler and Judy...