Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Agustina Guadalupe Rivas
Jun 20, 2023
Agustina Guadalupe Rivas, 89, peacefully passed from this life in her home, surrounded by loved ones, into the arms of her Savior and Lord on June 20, 2023. She was born to the late Isidro Gonzalez and Juanita G. Esquivel on August 28, 1933 in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico.
In her early years, Agustina worked as a maid...
Elida Longoria
Jun 14, 2023
Elida Longoria 98, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 in San Benito, Texas. Elida was born to the late Abelardo and Sara Garcia.
She was a member of Iglesia Presbiteriana Getsemaní of San Benito.
In her leisure time, Elida enjoyed reading the Bible and singing church hymns.
She is preceded in death...
Adelaida “Addy” Menchaca
Jun 11, 2023
Adelaida “Addy” Menchaca 43, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Addy was born to Juan Arturo Menchaca and Susie Aguilar Menchaca on February 4, 1980 in Frankfurt, West Germany.
She was a volunteer for Texas Harm Reduction Alliance in Austin, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her father Juan Arturo...
Paulita F. Perez
Jun 6, 2023
Paulita F. Perez, 91 peacefully passed away on June 6, 2023 in Rio Hondo, Texas. She was born to the late Juan Flores and Rafaela Martinez Flores on March 2, 1932 in Rio Hondo, Texas.
Paulita was a migrant laborer, very independent and the hardest working woman that instilled those values in her children.
“Our...
Dora C. Garcia
Jun 4, 2023
Dora C. Garcia entered peacefully into the Lord’s presence and eternal rest on Sunday, June 4, 2023, after 91 years of sharing her light with the world. She was surrounded by her loving family. Dora was born to Gilberto and Epitacia “Pilo” Hinojosa on December 8, 1931, in San Benito, Texas.
She is preceded in death by...
Vicky Lynn "Granny" Gribble Wright
Jun 3, 2023
Vicky passed away in Weslaco, TX on Saturday June 3, 2023. The cause of death was cancer… but she fought the fight till the very end. She was a true believer in Jesus Christ and we know that Vicky is in the arms of her Lord and Savior.
Born on January 14, 1954 in Abilene, TX to...
Laurel John Haas
Jun 3, 2023
Laurel John Haas, 87, peacefully passed away on June 3, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born to the late John Haas and Esther Scandridge Haas on November 11, 1935 on a farm in Ladora, Iowa.
Laurel was a 1954 graduate of Marengo High School in Marengo, Iowa. He joined the U.S. Army in October 1954 and...
Corina Pequeño
Jun 2, 2023
Corina A. Pequeño, 85, was called into the Lord’s kingdom on June 2, 2023. She passed away peacefully in her home in San Benito, Texas surrounded by her loving family.
Corina is preceded in death by her husband, Rene Pequeño Sr.; great grandson, Devin Rene Leal; parents, Tomas and Eva Aguirre; her brothers, Eugenio L. Aguirre, Thomas...
José Galván
Jun 2, 2023
José P. Galván, de 91 años, falleció el 2 de Junio de 2023 en Pasadena, Texas. El Sr. Galván nació el 26 de Octubre de 1931 en Burgos, Tamaulipas, México.
Le encantaba pasar tiempo con su familia y le fascinaba la pesca y la casería.
Le precedieron en muerte su esposa, María Guadalupe Galván, y...
Sue Webb Rowe
May 19, 2023
Sue Webb Rowe of San Benito, 79 years old, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 19th, to be present with her Lord and savior Jesus. She was surrounded by her loving family after a hard fought battle with cancer for the last two years. Sue was the second child born to her parents, John Webb and...
Susana M. Resendez
May 15, 2023
Susana M. Resendez peacefully passed away May 15, 2023 at the age of eighty-one. She was born May 24, 1941 to the late Filiberto Moran and Guadalupe Bocanegra in Rangerville, Texas
Susana served in the medical profession for nearly thirty years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Before her retirement, the medical facilities where she worked included Dolly...
Charles "Phil" Cooper
May 14, 2023
Charles P. “Phil” Cooper, 76, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born November 7, 1946 in Alameda, California.
Phil worked in manufacturing in the United States and Mexico. He also worked in healthcare engineering and was employed as Chief Engineer at Memorial Hospital in Logansport, Indiana and later at Valley Baptist Medical...
Maria Antonia De Leon
May 6, 2023
María Antonia “Toni” De León, 83, peacefully passed away May 6, 2023. She was born January 15, 1940 to the late Manuel R. and Guadalupe García De León in San Benito, Texas.
Toni received a bachelor’s degree and was a dedicated employee of the Texas Human and Health Service where she was employed as a social worker...
Dr. Geoffry Orris Drake
May 5, 2023
Dr. Geoffry Orris Drake, 81, passed away May 5, 2023 at his home in San Benito, Texas. Geoffry was born in Peoria, Illinois on October 24, 1941 to Franklin and Dorothy Drake. The family moved to San Juan, Texas when he was a young boy and the Rio Grande Valley became his first love and forever home.
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Ezequiel "Zeke" Torres
Apr 29, 2023
Veteran police officer and San Benito, Texas native, Ezequiel “Zeke” Torres, 65, peacefully passed on April 29, 2023 at his home in San Benito. He was born April 14, 1958 to the late Vicente and Maria Elena Torres.
Zeke was a graduate of San Benito High School and a proud Greyhound. He went on to attend Texas...
José Benavidez
Apr 26, 2023
José Benavidez, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away April 26, 2023 at the age of seventy-eight. He was born to the late Ignacio Benavidez and Anita Rodriguez Benavidez in El Calaboz, Texas.
José was a licensed pest control technician. He was employed by Esparza Pest Control and later by Harlingen CISD Maintenance Department from where he retired...
William J. Poland
Apr 25, 2023
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Angelita S. Rodriguez
Apr 25, 2023
Angelita “Angie” S. Rodriguez, 82, passed away peacefully April 25, 2023. She was born to Alejandro D. and Angelita M. Salazar on August 6, 1940 in San Benito, Texas.
Angelita was a devoted, loving, and caring woman who embodied strength, perseverance, and independence in all that she did. She was ahead of her time in her ideals...
Jesse Hernandez, Jr.
Apr 25, 2023
Jesús “Jesse” Hernandez, Jr. passed away peacefully April 25, 2023 at fifty-six years of age. Jesse was born May 15, 1966 to the Jesus Hernandez, Sr. and Estela M. Hernandez in San Benito, Texas.
He was employed by Reef Industries in the metal fabrication. In his leisure time, Jesse enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar, playing pool, and...
Beatrice L. Cervantes
Apr 25, 2023
Beatrice L. Cervantes passed peacefully on April 25, 2023. She was born to the late Manuel Lino and Eulalia Arisola Lino in San Benito, Texas.
Beatrice enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an active member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Ladies...
