Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
James A. Saner
Jan 15, 2023
James Alfred “Jim” Saner, (aka. J.A., Mr. Saner) 92, of Red Oak and South Padre Island, Texas died peacefully at his home on January 15, 2023. Born September 6, 1930, in Harlingen, Texas, he was the son of James Monroe and Sarah (Garza) Saner.
Jim was a devoted husband, father, and proud Papa. He is survived by...
Jessie Carl Ward
Jan 12, 2023
Jessie Carl Ward went peacefully to rest in the arms of his Saviour Jesus Christ with family around him on Thursday, January 12, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Pearl Crocker Ward; his son, Jessie Carl Ward II; his granddaughter, Sarah Jane Bodenhamer Lopez; his parents, Jessie Calvin Ward and Lovina Magdalena Peters...
Guadalupe Arnoldo Martinez
Jan 11, 2023
Guadalupe Arnoldo Martinez Sr. peacefully passed from this life January 11, 2023 at 78 years of age. He was born September 30, 1944 to Jose Guadalupe Martinez and Olga Bermea Cantu in Harlingen, Texas.
He was a wonderful storyteller and loved going out to eat. He enjoyed his ranch and had a passion for horses, roosters, fishing...
Aurora G. (Gonzalez) Vargas
Jan 9, 2023
Aurora G. Vargas peacefully passed to be with our Lord on January 9, 2023 at the age of ninety-five. She was born March 17, 1927 to the late Rosario Gonzalez and Elena Peña Gonzalez in San Antonio, Texas.
She was a loving mother and homemaker and was a devoted member of Unity Church. One of her last...
Delia (Rangel) Rodriguez
Jan 8, 2023
Delia (Rangel) Rodriguez, 63, peacefully passed from this life January 8, 2023. She was born March 11, 1959 to Valentín and Juanita Rangel in San Benito, Texas.
She was a valued employee of Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen for fifteen years until her retirement.
She enjoyed helping people, following her Facebook friends, traveling, and...
Francisca O. (Ortiz) Solorio
Jan 8, 2023
Francisca O. Solorio entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on January 8, 2023 at eighty-nine years of age. She was born October 4, 1933 in San Luis, Potosí, México.
She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, Salvador Solorio; her grandson, Zachary Noel Solorio; and her parents, José Luis Ortiz and Juanita Yánez de...
Candido D. Ochoa
Jan 7, 2023
Candido D. Ochoa, 69, passed from this life on January 7, 2023. He was born February 2, 1953 to the late Francisco Ochoa and Maria Del Refugio Diaz Treviño in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
He was a longtime insurance agent, preneed funeral agent, and funeral home employee. In his leisure time, he enjoyed soccer, the outdoors, listening...
Clarence Howard (C.H.) Kenney
Jan 6, 2023
Clarence Howard (C.H.) Kenney entered rest on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the age of ninety-five. C.H. was born February 24, 1927 in Kingsville, Texas to Gaylord and Ella V. Kenney.
After completing his junior year of high school near the end of World War II, C.H. followed in his father’s and brother’s footsteps and enlisted in...
Rita Lou (Pierro) Mitchell
Dec 29, 2022
Rita Lou (Pierro) Mitchell, 77, passed over to her heavenly home unexpectedly on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on July 26, 1945, and after living a few years with her family in Kingsville and Corpus Christi, she moved with her family back to Harlingen in 1960.
Rita lived all of her adult...
Joseph M. Sitton
Dec 23, 2022
Joseph Michael Sitton, 34, of Harlingen was set free from the bondage of life-long quadriplegic cerebral palsy on December 23, 2022 during complications of surgery. He was born March 21, 1988 in San Benito, Texas to Lester and Mary Lou (Carden) Sitton.
Joseph is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Sitton; his brothers, Joshua and David; Aunt...
Margene I. Edwards
Dec 21, 2022
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Paul Edwin Groman
Dec 20, 2022
Paul Edwin Groman, 87 of San Benito, Texas entered into rest on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his daughter’s home in San Benito. He was born on December 2, 1935 in Tiffin, Ohio, son of Albert and Dorothy (Hollopeter) Groman who precede him in death. He was married to Elena Groman (Garza).
He graduated from Elim Bible...
Fedo Garcia
Dec 20, 2022
THE COWBOY RIDES AWAY
Fedo Garcia, 76, left this earth on December 20, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Pepe Garcia, his brother, Peppy Jr., and his sister, Wanda Blair.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Linda; his adored children, Laney (Scott...
Paul Edwin Groman
Dec 20, 2022
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Flora Galindo Castañeda
Dec 19, 2022
Flora Galindo Castañeda of Raymondville, Texas went to be with our Lord on Monday, December 19, 2022. Flora died peacefully at the age of 92. She lived a long beautiful life.
Flora was born November 24, 1930 to the late Guadalupe and Micaela Galindo in San Perlita, Texas. She married Roy Castañeda on August 15, 1958.
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Ruby Marie Gonzales
Dec 19, 2022
Ruby Marie Gonzales, 41, passed into the arms of her Savior on December 19, 2022. She was born to the late Francisco Gonzales, Jr. and Polly N. Gonzales on September 25, 1981 in San Benito, Texas.
Ruby was a proud graduate of San Benito High School where she was a member of the Mighty Greyhound Band. After...
Heriberto Amaya
Dec 19, 2022
Heriberto Amaya peacefully passed with his family by his side on December 19, 2022 at the age of eighty-nine. He was born to the late Lisandro and Catalina Amaya on March 16, 1933 in Bayview, Texas.
Heriberto was the son of sharecroppers and was a graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1952. His university studies...
Margarita I. (Morales) De La Garza
Dec 18, 2022
Margarita I. De La Garza, age 94, was called home on December 18, 2022 while surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Margarita was preceded in death by her husband Gilberto “Tony” De La Garza in 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Ramón and María Del Refugio Silva de Morales, and her two sisters...
John Anthony Wilson
Dec 18, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of John Anthony Wilson of Rio Hondo, Texas. He died at age 63 on December 18, 2022. John passed away at home after a battle with COPD.
He grew up farming with his family and continued that legacy with his children by becoming a custom harvester. He went on to...
Jeff N. Jones
Dec 13, 2022
Jeffrey “Jeff” Norman Jones, 45, peacefully passed to be with his Lord on December 13, 2022. His last and most urgent request was to “go home to Harlingen.” This difficult request was honored by family and doctors alike to make this journey as quick and comfortable as possible. Jeff had one day in his home surrounded by his family...
