Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
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...
John A. Abbott
Apr 7, 2010
Harlingen: John Alexander Abbott, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at his residence. He is survived by his sons, John (“Jack”) Abbott and wife Karen, Mark Abbott and wife, Susan, grandchildren, Heather Adair and husband William of Harlingen, John Abbott, III of San Antonio, Mark (“Mel”) Abbott II of Harlingen, Luke Abbott of Los Angeles, CA, Nathan Abbott and...

CESAR ROMERO
Apr 4, 2010
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Lee Roy Leal
Mar 28, 2010
Lee Roy Leal 57, went to be with the lord on March 28, 2010. Lee Roy Leal was born on April 24, 1952. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lupe and Estella Leal. He is survived by his wife, Lucinda C. Leal and his children. Daughters, Roxann Leal of San Benito, Ruby Ann Leal of San Benito. Brother,...
Maria Del Carmen Muniz
Mar 28, 2010
Maria Del Carmen Muniz Maria Del Carmen Alayon- Muniz went to be with the lord at the age of 84 on March 28, 2010. She wa born July 9, 1925 to Jesus Osle Alayon and Victoria Alayon- Flores in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus R. Muniz, Daughter, San Juanita Muniz- Alacorta, Brother, Antonio...
Mr. Sotero Rosenbaum
Mar 23, 2010
Mr. Sotero Rosenbaum, 85 of San Benito went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Sotero was born on May 22, 1924. He was preceded in death by his two sons Martin and Rigoberto Rosenbaum. Sotero was a member our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and a member of The Nights of Columbus. He was a strong...
Elizabeth Casey
Mar 23, 2010
Harlingen: Elizabeth Casey, 94, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Elizabeth was born in Canada on August 27, 1915 to John and Bridgette Casey. She moved to San Benito in 1923 and was employed with S.W. Bell Telephone as an operator for 32 years. In 1989, Elizabeth retired and moved to the Golden Palms Retirement...
Darwin L. Tripp
Mar 22, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Darwin L. Tripp, 81, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Darwin was born February 2, 1929 in Charles City, Iowa to Charles Leo and Julia Tripp. He attended the University of Iowa for two years and was the previous owner of Charles City Dairy Queen. He was also the purchasing agent for...
Mrs. Maria Danache Conde
Mar 20, 2010
Mrs. Maria Danache Conde, civic activist and pioneer resident of San Benito, died in her home after a prolonged illness. She was 95 years old. She was the wife of long-time San Benito businessman, the late Juan H. Conde and the mother of well-known San Benito natives, Juan R. Conde, a former football staff member under University of Texas' Darrell...
Chrystal Durham
Mar 17, 2010
Chrystal Elise Durham Harlingen, TX: Chrystal Elise Durham, 89, peacefully left this world and entered into her Heavenly home on March 17, 2010. She rejoined her soul mate and life companion Marshall who preceded her to their Heavenly home. She was born on August 1, 1920 in Dayton, TX to William Thomas and Leatrice Loduska Smith. Chrystal was a wonderful...

Sotero Rosenbaum
Mar 16, 2010
Mr. Sotero Rosenbaum, 85 of San Benito went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Sotero was born on May 22, 1924. He was preceded in death by his two sons Martin and Rigoberto Rosenbaum. Sotero was a member our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and a member of The Nights of Columbus. He was a strong...
Carl Lynn Johnson
Mar 14, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Carl Lynn Johnson, Sr., 63, passed away on March 14, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen, TX. Carl was born October 6, 1946 in St. Peter, Minnesota to Carl Edward and Eleanor Ruth Johnson. After graduation, he attended the University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...
Ricardo Gonzales
Mar 12, 2010
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Wilbert A. Shanks
Mar 11, 2010
Harlingen: Wilbert “Bonnie” A. Shanks, 86, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, March 11, 2010 forever to rest and rejoice with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bonnie was born on December 26, 1923 in Brownsville, TX to Angus and Viola Shanks. He enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17. After receiving his boot training in...
Tyree H. Gibson
Mar 11, 2010
La Feria, TX: Tyree Howard “T.H.” Gibson, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Harlingen Medical Center. Tyree was born March 10, 1929 in Flemington, MO to Norman and Mary K. Gibson. T.H. graduated from Houstonia High School of Houstonia, MO in 1946 and then proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force. He was a life-long...
Hortencia S. Garza
Mar 10, 2010
San Benito, TX: Hortencia S. Garza entered into eternal rest on March 10, 2010 surrounded by all her loving children. She has entered into eternal rest with her loved ones awaiting her presence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Solia Sosa; sister, Oralia Gonzalez; brothers, Lupe Sosa and Hilberto Sosa; and son, Israel Garza. Hortencia is...
Vicenta A. Perez
Mar 4, 2010
San Benito, TX: Funeral services will be held at San Benito Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito. Please leave a memory or condolence at www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com for the Perez Family. Arrangements are under direction of San Benito Funeral Home, San Benito, TX. You are using...