Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Sarah Robinson Fitzgerald
Feb 4, 2007
Sarah Robinson Fitzgerald, 76, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. Sarah was born April 10, 1930, the daughter of Mahlon L. and Bess McCall Robinson in Glade Spring, VA. Sarah was a graduate of Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, VA and Hollins University in Roanoke, VA. She was a piano teacher...
Baby "Manuel" Castro
Feb 3, 2007
LOS FRESNOS, TX: Baby “Manuel” Castro passed away on February 3, 2007. He was 49. He is survived by his mother, Guadalupe G. Lara; daughters, Vanessa Castro, Celestina Castro, Christina Castro; sons, Manuel Castro, Rolando Castro; sisters, Norma L. Garza, Maria Atkinson, Amelia Castro, Criselda Posada, Alma Carillo (Jacobo); grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Baby was loved and will be greatly...
Ruth K. Steib
Feb 3, 2007
Harlingen, TX: Ruth Steib, 86, passed away at 2:00 A.M., Saturday morning, February 3. Ruth was born October 15, 1920 in Kingston, Illinois, and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1941. She came to Texas with her husband, Michael Steib, and their three young children in 1945. A gifted teacher, she taught at Durham's Business College, owned by Mike...
Edith E. Hamilton
Feb 1, 2007
Edith E. (Rollins) Hamilton, 88, went to be the our Lord on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center after a short illness. Edith was born on October 14, 1918 in Alexandria, LA and moved to Texas at an early age. She attended Texas Southmost College in Brownsville and worked for Dr. Troy Shafer for many years. She...
Gertrude Scroggins
Feb 1, 2007
HARLINGEN, TX: Gertrude Scroggins, 88, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at a local nursing home. She was born April 1, 1918 in Mexia, Texas to Henry and Belle Beaver. Gertrude was a former resident of El Paso, Texas and had resided in the Valley for 20 years. She is survived by her son, Ron Scroggins of Hoschton, GA;...
Mary Christina Tomlin
Feb 1, 2007
Mary Christina “Chris” Schupp-Tomlin HARLINGEN, TX: A 28-year Rio Grande Valley Resident, Chris Schupp-Tomlin, died in protest on Thursday, February 1, 2007. Her absence will be felt by many. Chris was born in Turlock, CA on January 28, 1953 to the late Naomi Garris Schupp and George Dick Shcupp of McAllen, TX. In 1963, her family moved to Kwajalein Missile...
Dr A.G.M. (Archie) Martin III
Jan 31, 2007
LA FERIA, TX: Dr A.G.M., (Archie) Martin III died Wednesday morning, January 31, 2007, at the age of 91. He maintained his positive attitude, keen wit and zest for life to the very end. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Muriel Kiester Martin, their children, Anne Jones and her husband Johnny, Bunnie Graham and her husband Hoyle,...
LT. J.G. Lester Junod Boykin
Jan 29, 2007
Brownsville, TX: Lt. J.G. Lester Junod Boykin, 82, passed away Monday, January 29, 2007 at Canterbury Court in Harlingen. He was a former resident of Falls Church, VA and moved to Brownsville in 2000. Lester was born in Washington, DC on August 27, 1922 to Lester E. and Grace Boykin. He retired from the U.S. Navy and Reserves, serving during...
Sarah E. Key
Jan 29, 2007
Harlingen: Sarah Eugenia Chatfield Key, 91, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1915 in Culloden, Georgia to Lucius Harvey Chatfield and Arty Lucile Chatfield. Sarah moved to Sweetwater, Texas when she was one year old and moved to Harlingen, Texas in January 1924. She attended school from third grade...
M. H. Connelly
Jan 28, 2007
M.H. Connelly HARLINGEN: Morrison Holmes Connelly passed away on January 27, 2007 at the age of 98. His parents, W.P. and Maggie Connelly, three sisters and one brother, his wife, Mildred Oline Connelly and his daughter, Morline Connelly Haley, preceded him in death. His grandson, Mark Wilson and wife, Robin Wilson and two granddaughters, Erin and Elissa Wilson all from...
Geneva Stone Woodell
Jan 27, 2007
Dateline: Corpus Christi/Harlingen: Geneva Stone Woodell, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Geneva was born in Childress, Texas on June 2, 1916 to Frank and Ella Mae Stone. She had been a longtime resident of Corpus Christi before moving to Harlingen a couple of years ago. She is survived by...
John H. Shriner
Jan 20, 2007
John H. Shriner, 68, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at his winter home in La Feria, TX John was a former resident of Dayton, OH for many years. John is survived by his wife of 49 1/2 years, Bessie; his son, David M. and Karrie Shriner of Dayton, OH; his grandson, Scott Casabere; his brother, Mark and Barbara...
Florence S. Hamilton
Jan 19, 2007
HARLINGEN: Florence S. (Sandor) Hamilton, 85, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2007 at her residence. Florence was born February 14, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio to Benjamin and Mary Sandor. In 1938 she graduated from John Hay High School in Cleveland, Ohio and traveled to New York World’s Fair to compete for the national ranking in speed typing. Florence was...
John T. Walker
Jan 4, 2007
HARLINGEN: John T. Walker Jr., 73, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Harlingen Medical Center. John T. Walker Jr. “Johnny” was born in East Texas in the small province of New London located near Tyler. Amidst this small farming community, John T. and Pauline Norton Walker raised three boys: Robert, Melvin, and the oldest, John Jr. At the...
John Walker McKelvey ,II
Jan 2, 2007
Harlingen: John Walker McKelvey II, “Johnny”, beloved family member, community leader, and friend, died on January 2, 2007. John’s family has lived in the Valley for three generations and is prominent in business, farming, education, and real estate development. Among their many contributions is the donation of McKelvey Park to the citizens of Harlingen. John was born in Salida, Colorado...
Gerald L. Menegay
Dec 31, 2006
HARLINGEN: Gerald L. (Jerry) Menegay passed away early Sunday morning, December 31, 2006. Jerry was born February 7, 1920 in Alliance, Ohio. Jerry retired from Ferguson Motors in 1985. He was long-time member of St. Anthony’s parish, a fourth degree Knight in the local Knights of Columbus Council 2785, and a charter member of the Elk’s Lodge. Jerry belonged to...
Fern Matz
Dec 31, 2006
San Antonio/Harlingen: Fern Matz, 85, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006 in San Antonio, TX. Fern was born July 6, 1921 in Antlers, OK to Benjamin and Bessie Simpson. She was a bookkeeper for Harlingen Consolidated School District and Sunny Glen’s Children Home. She was a volunteer at Valley Baptist Medical Center after retirement until her recent move to San...
Royce Del Graham
Dec 29, 2006
New York/Harlingen: Royce Del Graham, 42, passed away on December 29, 2006 in New York, New York. Royce was born April 6, 1964 in Harlingen, Texas to Sammy and Jeanie Graham. Graham attended Rio Hondo High School and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1982. He attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas before beginning his career. Graham began...
