Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Federico Martinez
Mar 18, 2025
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord…” (1 Timothy 2:7-8a)
Federico Martinez, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1937 to Filomeno and Julia Estrada Martinez in Los...
Roberto C Diaz, Jr.
Mar 16, 2025
Roberto Crescencio “Bob” Diaz, Jr., age 67, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Richardson, Texas. He was born to Roberto C. and Alicia Solis Diaz on October 21, 1957, in Harlingen, Texas.
Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and he worked in the security industry for almost forty years.
He was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching games...
Victor M. Perez
Mar 15, 2025
Victor Martinez Perez of Richmond, Texas, was born on July 28, 1930, to Jose Perez and Piedad Martinez of San Benito, Texas. Early Saturday morning, on March 15, 2025, Victor peacefully went to be with the Lord, at the age of 94.
Victor was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Aurora S. Gonzalez, of Harlingen, Texas. Victor was...
Maria Rosa Rodriguez
Mar 15, 2025
Maria Rosa Rodriguez, aged 81, peacefully passed away on March 15, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on February 27, 1944, in Mexico to Alfonso Lerma and Maria Rosa Mata.
A devoted member of the Jehovah's Witness faith, Rosa had a deep appreciation for nature, which was reflected in her passion for gardening and caring for her hens.
She was preceded...
Blanca Estella Garcia
Mar 12, 2025
Blanca Estella Garcia, 63, loving sister, aunt and loyal friend, died peacefully March 12, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born October 30, 1961, to Francisco Leonel and Estella Davila Garcia. Blanca was brought home to the same place where the family lived with her great aunt Paula Davila, in the original, ancestral residence of great-grandparents, Ramon...
Doreen Burke Weiner
Mar 11, 2025
Doreen Burke Weiner, age 83, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.
She was born on August 15, 1941, to the late William and Sara Burke in Edinburgh, Scotland. After the passing of her beloved husband, Albert, she owned and operated the Rialto Theater in downtown Harlingen until it closed in 1993. Doreen had a deep love for...
Tim Conway
Mar 9, 2025
Timothy Edward Conway (Tim) joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born on September 7, 1970, in Metairie, Louisiana to Tom Conway and Diane Conway.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Peyton and Melba Conway and maternal grandparents Cecil and Mildred Dukes. He is...
Dorothy Alvarez
Mar 9, 2025
Dorothy E. Alvarez passed away March 9, 2025, at the age of 92.
After graduating high school, she moved to San Antonio and worked at Southwestern Bell as an operator. Dorothy met the love of her life and beloved husband of 50 years, Juan Alvarez, and had five children. Dorothy and Juan later retired in Port Mansfield, TX. Dorothy always cherished...
Troy D. Johnson
Mar 5, 2025
Troy D. Johnson, aged 75, peacefully passed March 5, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in San Saba, Texas on December 12, 1949, to the late J.A. “Jay” Johnson and the Mary Louise Wagner Johnson.
He attended Fort Worth College where he completed his studies in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology. Troy then received his HVAC license. He later...
Wilbron W. Stanteen
Mar 5, 2025
Wilbron Wayne Stanteen, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas.
Wilbron was born August 2, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, to Marshall George and Myrtle Stanteen. He grew up in San Antonio, where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He then went to Texas A&I in Kingsville, where he...
Adriana (Ramírez) Hernandez
Mar 5, 2025
Adriana R. Hernandez, of San Benito, Texas, affectionately known as “Diana,” passed away on March 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service and love for her family.
Diana dedicated her life to her family, particularly her three cherished children: Jesus “Jesse” Hernandez III (Marisela †), Yvette Cortez (David), and Annette Sankowski (John). She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Enrique Ernesto Lugo
Mar 4, 2025
Enrique “Rick” Ernesto Lugo, of San Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 67, surrounded by his cherished family and loved ones at his home in Kyle, Texas.
Rick was born in 1957 to Manuel and Aida Lugo in San Benito, Texas. He attended Fred Booth Elementary and graduated from San Benito High School in...
Mary Ann Cowan
Mar 2, 2025
Mary Ann Cowan of San Benito, Texas, passed away at her beloved home after a long, full life and a brief illness on March 2, 2025. She was born August 3, 1931, in Silverton, Texas to Alla Virginia (Powell) and Vernon Forrest Jones.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Don D Cowan; her sister, Virginia Griffing;...
San Juanita Garza
Feb 27, 2025
San Juanita Garza, age 79, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2025, in Flower Mound, Texas. She was born on May 26, 1945, in San Benito, Texas, to Manuel Garza and Erlinda Infante.
San Juanita dedicated her career to safely transporting patients, making a positive impact on their lives. She was a person of deep faith and held strong ties to...
Yolanda V. Ibarra
Feb 27, 2025
Yolanda V. Ibarra, 73, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. Born on November 7, 1951, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she was the daughter of Guadalupe Villanueva and San Jose de la Luz Villanueva.
Yolanda was a proud high school graduate who later pursued and obtained a business degree. Throughout her life, she held her Catholic faith...
Antonia Perez
Feb 22, 2025
Antonia Perez, aged 89, peacefully passed on February 22, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1935, in Sebastian, Texas to the late Alejandro and Felipa H. Perez.
She retired from Rio Grande State Mental Hospital where she was employed for thirty-five years. She was a great daughter, sister, aunt, and a devout Catholic parishioner. She enjoyed share her gifts and...
Opal Russell
Feb 20, 2025
Our mom, Opal Ray Russell, faithful servant of the Lord and mighty prayer warrior, passed away at the amazing age of 102 and went to her heavenly reward on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, in the home of her eldest son, Ron Russell of Aransas Pass, Texas.
Opal was born to William Perry Ray and Julia Jones Ray in Van Buren, Arkansas....
