Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Socorro R Rodriguez
Jan 24, 2010
Socorro Rodriguez, 92, of San Benito entered into eternal rest on January 24,2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Josefa Zuniga, Resendez, Jose L. Resendez. and by her husband Guadalupe(Lupito) Rodriguez and Grandson Armando Rodriguez. She is survived by son, Jose(Maria Elena Guerra) Rodriguez of San Benito, daughter (Sulema Rodriguez) Anselmo Jalomo of San Benito, son, Romero(Juanita Hernandez)...
Carmen Silva
Jan 22, 2010
Carmen Silva, 85 of Los Fresnos died January 22, 2010 at Sunshine Haven, Olmito, Texas. Born July 16, 1924 in Olmito, she was a lifetime resident of Los Fresnos. Up until her illness, she served as Executive Director of Housing in Los Fresnos. She was preceded in death by her parents Aurelia and Justo Lopez, husband Felipe Silva and son...
Andrew Cantu, Jr.
Jan 22, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Andrew Cantu, Jr., 69, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010 at his residence. Andrew was born January 13, 1941 in Harlingen, Texas to Andres Cantu, Sr. and Juanita Cantu Lambert. Andrew proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam Conflict where he received the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars and was a recipient...
Cesar M. Parra, Sr.
Jan 17, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Cesar Melquiades Parra, Sr. of Harlingen passed away in his home Sunday evening, January 17, 2010 with his family by his side. Cesar was born February 25, 1928 in Topila, Veracruz Mexico. He came to Harlingen at the age 22 and worked for Pletcher Nursery. He later started working as a carpenter in 1954. Cesar went on to...
Florence Mary Campbell
Jan 10, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Florence Mary Campbell, 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was called home on Sunday, January 10, 2010. She was born March 8, 1925, to Robert and Esther Wright of Salix, Iowa. She grew up in Salix, where she learned to love the outdoors, animals, and farming. She graduated from Salix High School and attended Wayne State College...
Wanda Jo Kellam
Jan 7, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Wanda Jo Bell Kellam went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 7, 2010, in Harlingen,TX, after an extended illness. She was born in Somerton, AZ, on Dec.16, 1922, to Joseph E. and Minnie N. Bell. Her parents, her sister, Ouida J. Beltz, and her loving husband of 47 years, Belo N. Kellam, Sr, preceded her...
Mary Jo Greer
Jan 6, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Mary Jo Buffett Greer, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Mary Jo was born December 7, 1926 in Pascagoula, MS to Richard and Stella Butler. Her early years were spent in Savannah, GA where she graduated from high school. Mary Jo served in the United States Navy for 2 years...
Gertrude J. Edmondson
Jan 4, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Gertrude “Trudi” Edmondson, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother joyfully and peacefully went home to her Heavenly Father on January 4, 2010. Trudi grew up in Kellogg, a small mining town in Idaho, with six brothers and sisters. As a young woman, she moved to Seattle where, during WWII, she met and married the love of her life, Robert...
Margaret Annelle "Granny" Clausen
Jan 3, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Margaret Annelle “Granny” Clausen left this world on January 3, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center to be with her Lord, with her loving husband Vernon E. Clausen of 57 years holding her hand. She was born August 6, 1929 in Kingsville, Texas to Margaret Louise Doane Miller and Gustaf Edward Miller who preceded her in death. She...
James R. Matz
Jan 2, 2010
Palm Valley/Harlingen, TX: Businessman, James R. Matz, 72, passed away on January 2, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Born and raised in Harlingen, James graduated from Harlingen High School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree with honors from the University of Texas at Austin. He also attended Mexico City College, graduate school at the University of Texas and the Foreign...
Imelda C. Buenrostro
Dec 30, 2009
Harlingen/Diboll, TX: Imelda Castro Buenrostro, 41, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. Imelda was born on February 22, 1968 in Mexico to Esteban and Hilda Castro. She was raised Diboll, Texas and graduated from Diboll High School and then Cosmetology School. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Diboll. ...
Gerald "Doc" Backus
Dec 29, 2009
HARLINGEN, TX— On the morning of December 29, 2009 your son, Gerald “Doc” Backus, age 80, defeated cancer and arrived at our Lord’s house. Doc was born on June 9, 1929 and raised in El Dorado, Kansas. He joined the Navy, married his high school sweetheart, Jodie Young, and had five children. After thirty years in the Navy, he retired...
Lela Mae Biddison
Dec 26, 2009
Lela Mae Biddison, 87, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Saturday morning at the age of 87 years old. She was a resident of the Terrace at Clear Lake, Webster, TX. She was a long-time resident of Edinburg and Harlingen which are both in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Preceding her in death was her...
Oralia Gonzalez
Dec 22, 2009
San Benito, TX: Oralia S. Gonzalez, 87, passed away on December 22, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Oralia was born February 25, 1922 in Mexico to Jose Sosa and Soila Guardiola Sosa. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and with her family. Oralia was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Gilberto Sosa and Guadalupe Sosa. She is...
Thomas Alan Atkinson, Sr.
Dec 21, 2009
Harlingen, TX: Tommy Atkinson, Sr., age 60, passed away December 21, 2009. He proudly served his county in the USAF during the Vietnam Conflict. Tommy was a dedicated peace officer with the Harlingen PD, South Padre Island PD and mostly recently the Fort Worth Marshall’s Office. He loved spending time with his family on the beach, camping, hunting and fishing...
Marlene S. Foale
Dec 21, 2009
Harlingen, TX: Marlene S. Foale passed away on December 21, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. She was born to Henry A. Shirk and Janette Gallagher Shirk on October 4, 1932 in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Grant Park High School in Indiana. She married Edwin Harris Foale and moved to Harlingen in 1959 where she became...
Teresa G. Benavides
Dec 18, 2009
Teresa G. Benavidez, age 78 went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Severiano and Damacia Pardo. She is survived by her loving husband, Ismael Benavidez, four daughters; Norma Linda Benavidez, Nelda Lee Benavidez both of Harlingen, Neida Lou Benavidez, Nidia Lita Benavidez both of San...
Alta Lee Day
Dec 16, 2009
Dateline: Combes: Alta (Tillie) Lee Day, 80, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Alta was born in Breckenridge, Texas on January 7, 1929 to John and Matilda Day. She had been a resident of the Valley since 1932 and a resident of Combes since 1948. She received her Undergraduate and Master’s Degree’s from Texas A...
Sr. Airman Michael Anthony Garcia
Dec 11, 2009
Sr. Airman Michael Anthony Garcia, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away to his eternal salvation on December 11, 2009 in Bellvue, Nebraska. He was 23 years old. Michael was proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force stationed at Offutt Air Force Base. He had many friends and loved ones there. He was a...
Charles James Slagle
Dec 9, 2009
Harlingen, TX/Nekoosa, WI: Charles James Slagle, 77, passed away December 9, 2009 in Harlingen, TX. Charles was born December 9, 1932 in Blue Jacket, Oklahoma to Wilfred and Nellie Slagle. He proudly served his country with U.S. Marines and was employed as an electrician for many years. Charles was a member of MAAC and St. Paul Cahtolic Church in Plainfield,...
