Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
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...
CESAR ROMERO
Jul 4, 2010
Cesar Romero,49 went to be with the lord on July 4, 2010. He was born in San Benito, TX on June 29, 1961. He is preceded in death by his Mother Minerva Romero, Brother Jesus Romero Jr. and his Wife Florita Vega. He is survived by his children Jesus Edward Romero, Anthony Joe Romero, Joe Daniel Romero and Damian Romero....
John B. Carey
Jul 4, 2010
Harlingen, TX: John B. Carey, Sr. born November 5, 1918 in Fort Collins, CO to Lester John and Lilly Wynans Carey and passed away on July 4, 2010 at Harlingen Medical Center. He moved his family to Harlingen in 1942 where he was employed by the E.J. Waitman Co. as a sheet metal worker. John founded Carey Sheet Metal Shop...
Marina Mion
Jun 29, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Marina Mion, 86, passed away at her residence on June 29, 2010. Marina was born in Fanna, Italy on March 26, 1924 to Albert and Elizebetta Roman. Marina along with her family owned and operated Mion Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Co., Inc. She was a volunteer at Valley Baptist Medical Center for 30 years, a member of the...
Lorene A. Meyners
Jun 29, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Lorene A. Meyners, 87, passed away on June 29, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen. She was born to the late Santos Armand Valdez, Jr. and Agnes Eguia Valdez in Brownsville on September 21, 1922. Lorene graduated from Weslaco High School in 1940 and was married for 48 years to the late Frank A. Meyners. While growing...
Dr Robert O. Collier
Jun 23, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Dr. Robert Oran Collier, 65, passed away June 23, in Harlingen. A long-time resident of Harlingen, he had a psychiatry practice serving the Valley area for more than 30 years. Dr. Collier was born January 5, 1945 in Hallettsville, Texas to Oran W. and Ellyn M. Collier. He spent his earliest years in Nicaro, Cuba, where his dad...
George M. Villarreal
Jun 21, 2010
Mission, San Benito George M. Villarreal of Mission, TX went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2010 at the age of 88. George was born in San Benito, TX on April 13, 1922 to Francisco “Pachi” Villarreal and Catherine Mendoza Villarreal. He is preceded in death by his brothers Alberto, Crisanto, Francisco, Johnny and Roberto Villarreal. Sisters Margarita...
Tomas Flores
Jun 21, 2010
Tomas Flores Jr., 47 is now in the loving embrace of our Lord. He is survived by his parents; Tomas Sr. and Rafaela Flores, Wife; Georgina Flores, Children; Adriana, Anizza, and Tomas Flores III. Brother and Sisters; Yolanda( Hector) Castaneda, Bella (Juan) Bedolla, Miriam (Brian) Rudy, and Hugo (Melissa) Flores, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers; Cesar B. Martinez, Elfego...
Frances V. Hoffman
Jun 12, 2010
Oklahoma City, OK/Harlingen, TX: Frances V. Hoffman, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2010 in Quinton, Oklahoma. Frances was born July 2, 1919 in Anna, Illinois to William and Maggie Verble. She attended high school in Anna, Illinois and along with her husband; B.W. owned and operated Dixie Cream Donut Shop in Harlingen. She was a member of the...
Doris F. Russell
Jun 11, 2010
Harlingen: Doris Francis Birdsong Russell, 82, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Doris was born on March 29, 1928 in Dike, Texas to Chester and Callie Birdsong. She grew up in and around the East Texas area and graduated from Mr. Vernon High School in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Doris was a longtime resident...
Rita Tanberg
Jun 8, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Rita Maxine Staton Tanberg was born at home in Combes, Texas, to Eula Lee Garrett Staton and Wilmer Thomas Staton on September 24, 1930. Rita loved growing up with her twin brothers in the small, tight-knit community of Combes. She attended Dishman Elementary, Vernon Junior High, and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1948. In November 1949 the...
Donald W. Rauls
Jun 6, 2010
San Benito: Donald W. Rauls, 89, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at his residence in San Benito, TX. Donald was born on August 8, 1920 in Fond Du Lac, WI to William N. and Flossie S. Rauls. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a Quality Control Rep. with the Defense Department after his...
Ruth L. Allen
Jun 6, 2010
Harlingen: Ruth L. Allen, 92, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Veranda Nursing Home. Ruth was a former resident of The Palms Retirement Center in Harlingen and before that lived in Pueblo, CO. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer C. Allen and her son, Orville “Sonny” Allen. Ruth is survived by her sister, Virginia Worley...
Thomas S. Bailey
May 29, 2010
Harlingen: Thomas S. Bailey, 88, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at his residence in Harlingen. Thomas was born in Sharon, PA on February 9, 1922 to parents, Thomas J. and Susie B. Bailey. He graduated and received a B.S. Degree from Purdue University. While at Purdue he met his wife, Marjorie, and they were married September 20, 1942. He...
