Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 25, 2023

Rick D. Alf, 68, entered into rest to be with our Lord on March 25, 2023.  Rick was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin October 14, 1954.  He was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran Church in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Duane D. Alf and Delrose Alf, also from Wisconsin.

Mar 25, 2023

José Gilberto “Joe” De La Fuente, Jr. peacefully passed March 25, 2023 at the age of sixty-six. He was born December 25, 1956 to the late José M. and Elida M. De La Fuente in San Benito, Texas.

Joe was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1976. He loved to fish and to...

Mar 20, 2023

Dennis Berl Thomas passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023 at home with his wife and oldest brother by his side. He was born and raised in Harlingen, Texas and moved to the beautiful community of Vanderpool, Texas four years ago.

He leaves behind his wife, Roberta; his three children, Dennis (Christy) Thomas, Dayna (Jeremy) Ford, and...

Mar 20, 2023

Dagoberto R. “Rick” De La Garza peacefully passed away March 20, 2023 at sixty-three years of age after waging a valiant battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1959 to José S. and Olivia De La Garza in San Benito, Texas.

Rick was a proud of San Benito High School, Class of 1979. He retired from...

Mar 19, 2023

William “Bill” Crane, 75, peacefully passed March 19, 2023 at his home in Harlingen, Texas. He was born October 1, 1947 to the late C.O. and Helen Hill Crane in Harlingen, Texas.

Bill proudly served in the United States Army Military Police Corps during the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Specialist 4th Class. He was then...

Mar 18, 2023

Teresa “La Pájara” Salazar, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully passed March 18, 2023 at the age of ninety-three. She was born October 15, 1929 to the late Pedro Salazar and Evarista Hernandez Salazar in San Benito, Texas.

Teresa is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, José Santos Hernandez, Refugia Salazar, Guadalupe Salazar, José H....

Mar 17, 2023

Maricela Gonzalez passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2023 at sixty-eight years of age. She was born May 17, 1955 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, México.

She enjoyed watching soccer and loved WWE, especially John Cena. Maricela was always smiling and laughing and she loved spending time with her family. She was a Christian and loved helping in her church,...

Mar 14, 2023

Jarvis Henry Thormahlen was born on October 22, 1930 in Orange Grove, Texas, to Wilfred Henry and Edna Louise (Dahse) Thormahlen. He passed away at the age of ninety-two on March 14, 2023. He was married to his loving and devoted wife, Doris Shepard Thormahlen, for 64 years. Mr. Jarvis is survived by his daughters, Sandy Thormahlen and Chris...

Mar 14, 2023

Hazel Geraldine “Judy” Rosier Billings personified grace. On March 14, 2023, after navigating the many ups and downs of life with dementia, Judy died peacefully surrounded by family.

Judy was born in Edge, Texas, on August 28, 1932, to her beloved parents, Hazel Moore Rosier and William Rosier. She graduated from Bryan High and received her bachelor’s...

Mar 10, 2023

Arturo “Art” Rodriguez, 81, peacefully passed March 10, 2023 at eighty-one years of age. Art was born September 2, 1942 to the late Leonardo and Consuelo Rodriguez in Weslaco, Texas.

He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Corporal. Art was awarded the USMC Good Conduct medal, the National...

Mar 9, 2023

Marco Antonio “Marc” Lara, III came to this world 37 years ago, challenged with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. He had many battles throughout his life with illnesses and surgeries, but he was a fighter. Our only wish for him was to be healthy and happy and for most of his life he was. Although Marc was unable to communicate...

Mar 8, 2023

Ernesto Ortega peacefully passed on March 8, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born May 8, 1938 to the late Celestino Ortega and Consuelo Pesina Ortega in Las Yescas, Texas.

Ernesto was a longtime, valued employee of Niños Head Start where he worked as a Maintenance Supervisor.

He was preceded in death by...

Mar 6, 2023

Nancy Lynn (Elam) Ramee passed away unexpectedly March 6, 2023, at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Nancy was born on July 12, 1959 to Jane Sullivan Elam and Billy Joe Elam in Pampa, Texas.

Left to treasure Nancy’s memory are her children, Austin and Elizabeth Ramee; her siblings, Bridget Elam Hettish and Jim (Mundi) Elam; niece,...

Mar 6, 2023

Geraldine “Jeri” Louise Smith, 90, was born October 29, 1932 and passed away March 6, 2023. She was the only daughter of the late Marie Theresa (Duhaut) and Arthur James Mealey.

Jeri and her brothers were first generation born in America on her mother’s side who immigrated from France. Although Jeri’s young life was severely challenged after...

Mar 2, 2023

Donald "Don" Brauner, 76, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2023. He was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, where he joined the U.S. Navy in 1965. He became a disabled veteran and later worked for and retired from the Department of Revenue for the State of Missouri.

Don loved to tinker around in his “office”...

Feb 26, 2023

Henrietta Mantony, 96, passed away February 26, 2023, in Harlingen, Texas, where she had resided full-time since November 2021.  Henrietta, the middle daughter of Henry and Minnie Seubert of Alta Vista, Kansas, was born August 7, 1926, and graduated valedictorian of her Alta Vista High School class.  At 18 while working at the USAF base near Herrington, Kansas, she...

Feb 26, 2023

On Monday, February 26, 2023, Victoria Kay “Vikki” Clark, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, Nina and Nana, was carried away by angels peacefully at the age of sixty-seven.

She was born October 14, 1955 to Cecil and Marjorie SoRell in San Benito, Texas. Vikki was a graduate of Harlingen High School, Class of 1973. She married...

Feb 25, 2023

Rodolfo “Rudy” Rodriguez, 89, died at home on February 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving children. Rudy, also affectionately known as Fito to his friends from the barrio and immediate family, did not suffer long from Lewy Body Dementia.

Rudy was born on October 16, 1933, in Harlingen, Texas to the late Gabriel Rodriguez and Maria Palacios....

Feb 25, 2023

Daniel Lee “Dan” Wright was born in Mercedes, Texas May 31, 1952 to late Rev. Arthur Wright and Letha Thurman Wright.

Dan worked in construction his entire adult life, starting Wright Way Construction with his brother and Border Contractors with his wife. He loved the road construction and underground utility industry and was one of the best...

Feb 25, 2023

Dora Alicia Villarreal, 71, entered eternal rest on February 25, 2023. She was born July 14, 1951 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Juan Martinez and Juana Quiñonez Martinez.

Dora is preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, Samuel Mata; and her sister, Josefina Arambul.

Left to treasure Dora’s memory is the father of...