Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

William "Billy" Rollin Wepfer

William "Billy" Rollin Wepfer

Dec 12, 2022

William “Billy” Rollin Wepfer, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, friend and attorney, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away due to Alzheimer’s on December 12, 2022, at the age of 71 in Hutto, Texas, surrounded by his wife and two daughters. William was born on December 7, 1951, to Dale and Betty Wepfer in Raymondville, Texas.  After graduation from Raymondville High School...

Dora Castillo

Dora Castillo

Dec 12, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Dora Castillo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Kusuo Koite, Sr.

Kusuo Koite, Sr.

Dec 11, 2022

Kusuo Koite, Sr., 96, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 11, 2022 with his daughter by his side. He was born on October 22, 1926 to Tom Koite and Petra Hernandez Koite in La Paloma, Texas.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He attained the rank of Private First Class...

Mary Elizabeth Barlow

Mary Elizabeth Barlow

Dec 10, 2022

Mary Elizabeth (Swoveland) Barlow passed from this life on December 10, 2022 at sixty-two years of age. She was born to Jerrold E. and Doris J. Woods on November 11, 1960 in Waco, Texas.

Mary was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1980 and was a valued employee of San Benito CISD for...

Antonio G. Treviño

Antonio G. Treviño

Dec 9, 2022

On December 9, 2022, Antonio G. Treviño, passed away at the age of 88 years. He was the eldest of twelve children born to the late Pedro C. Treviño and Ángela Gonzalez Treviño.

Antonio is survived by three brothers, fours sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was blessed to have special friends who became like family...

Antonio G Trevino

Antonio G Trevino

Dec 9, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Antonio G Trevino. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Alvaro Parra

Alvaro Parra

Dec 7, 2022

Alvaro “Al” Parra was born February 15, 1954 in Harlingen, Texas and was called home by his Lord and Savior December 7, 2022. He was a 1972 graduate of the Harlingen Cardinals, he attended Pan American university in Edinburg obtaining an Associates degree in Architecture. Al worked with his father building homes in Harlingen and Brownsville. In 1979 he...

Daphne Becker

Daphne Becker

Dec 6, 2022

It is will great sadness that I write this obituary so suddenly after my late husband, David Whipple has passed. I have been fortunate enough to spend quality time with both my mother and late husband. I nursed them to their passing and most importantly, prepared them for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A true full-circle occurred as...

Billie Jean Wilson

Billie Jean Wilson

Dec 6, 2022

Billie Jean Wilson, 88, peacefully passed from this life Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born September 30, 1934 to the late Billie W. and Ucola Seely Wilson in Teague, Texas.

For twenty-two years, Billie joyfully volunteered at Valley Baptist Medical Center, serving patients and their families. In her leisure time, she enjoyed watching...

Michael "Mike" Howard Schneider

Michael "Mike" Howard Schneider

Dec 2, 2022

Michael (Mike) Howard Schneider, age 76, of La Feria, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022. He was born on November 30, 1946 in Raymondville, Texas to Arthur (Jake) and Faye Schneider. Mike was a member of the United States Marine Corp. and served during the Vietnam War. He retired from Coastal after many years and later owned...

William "Bill" R. Sandell

William "Bill" R. Sandell

Nov 28, 2022

William Robert “Bill” Sandell passed from this life November 28, 2022 at eighty-four years of age. Bill was born to the late Elmer and Susie Sandell in Littleton, Colorado and was one of nine children.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves from April 18, 1955 to April 17, 1963.

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Gene Paul Conrad

Gene Paul Conrad

Nov 28, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Gene Paul Conrad. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Rafaela (Rodriguez)  Gonzales

Rafaela (Rodriguez) Gonzales

Nov 27, 2022

Rafaela R. Gonzales entered eternal life November 27, 2022 at the age of eighty-six. She was born February 6, 1936 to the late Raymundo and Luz Rodriguez in Odem, Texas.

She was retired from San Benito CISD Nutrition Services. Rafela served the children and staff of Sullivan Elementary School as a Cafeteria Aide for sixteen years,. In...

Wilma G. McBrearty

Wilma G. McBrearty

Nov 23, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Wilma G. McBrearty. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Lenita Joye (Knapp)  Schroeder

Lenita Joye (Knapp) Schroeder

Nov 23, 2022

Lenita Joye Schroeder passed into eternal rest on November 23, 2022, in Harlingen, Texas. She had lived at Golden Palms Retirement Center since arriving in Harlingen in 2000 from Brownwood, Texas.

Born in Houston, Texas, on May 13, 1922, to her devoted parents, Hortense and John Knapp, as an only child Joye enjoyed growing up in Houston...

José Niño, Sr.

José Niño, Sr.

Nov 23, 2022

José Niño, Sr. entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. His spirit is carried on by his wife of sixty-three years, Antonia L. Niño, his ten children, twenty-three grandchildren, four surviving siblings, and an extended family of relatives and friends from every walk of life.

José was known for his kindness and his willingness to help...

Alfonso "Pollo" Lopez, III

Alfonso "Pollo" Lopez, III

Nov 17, 2022

Alfonso “Pollo” Lopez, III passed unexpectedly on November 17, 2022 at the age of fifty-one. He was born September 16, 1971 to Alfonso Lopez, Jr. and Marcela Lopez in San Benito, Texas.

Alfonso attended San Benito CISD schools and was a proud graduate of San Benito High School. He went on to receive his certification as a...

Jaime Daniel Gomez

Jaime Daniel Gomez

Nov 17, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Jaime Daniel Gomez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Alfonso "Poncho" Guillen

Alfonso "Poncho" Guillen

Nov 15, 2022

Alfonso “Poncho” Guillen, 71, peacefully passed from this life November 15, 2022 in Houston, Texas. He was born July 11, 1951 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Antonio Hernandez and Manuela Guillen.

He was an avid fisherman, loyal Astros fan, and a fun-loving deliverer of laughs and smiles.

Alfonso was preceded in death by his...

Jaime Daniel Gómez

Jaime Daniel Gómez

Nov 14, 2022

Rodeado por su familia, el Sr. Jaime Daniel Gómez falleció el 14 de noviembre de 2022 en su hogar en San Benito, Texas. Nació en Brownsville, Texas el 25 de noviembre de 1991 al Sr. José Gómez y la Sra. María Estela Juarez.

A Jaime, le gustaba escuchar música, pasar tiempo con su familia, sus sobrinos, y...

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