Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Otila R. Montalvo
Nov 14, 2022
Otila Rodriguez Montalvo, born on April 19, 1947 in San Benito, Texas passed away peacefully November 14, 2022 in Brownsville, Texas. She took her final breath with her children and family by her side. In her final days, she was cared for by her children and her loving sister and brother-in-law, Ninfa and Jesse Zavala. Otila was the oldest...
Peggy Ann (Long) Reeves
Nov 13, 2022
Peggy Ann Long Reeves, born January 12, 1942 in Houston, Texas, died November 13, 2022 in in Harlingen, Texas where she lived with her husband Bill Little.
Peggy lived a life rich with talent and friends. She traveled extensively as an accomplished country singer, playing guitar, piano, fiddle, and drums. Her musical talents stretched to write and...
Miguel Ángel Ornelas
Nov 12, 2022
Miguel Ángel Ornelas, 54, peacefully passed from this life November 12, 2022. He was born June 15, 1968 to Enrique L. and Elena S. Ornelas in Houston, Texas.
He grew up working alongside his parents and siblings in the Ornelas’ family business, La Especial Bakery, in San Benito, Texas. Miguel was manager of the bakery...
Paul Gard
Nov 7, 2022
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Judy M. Hervey
Nov 7, 2022
Judy Maher Hervey, 82, born October 17, 1940, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, peacefully passed from this life on November 7, 2022. Her loved ones will miss her dearly but take comfort in knowing that Heaven gained a beautiful angel this week.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, David and Lenore “Mickey” Maher; her...
Alberto L. Garcia
Nov 7, 2022
Our Dear Lord and Savior called Alberto L. Garcia to heaven on November 7, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Tío, compadre and friend. He was born September 30, 1934, in San Benito, Texas to Juan Garcia and Mauricia L. Garcia. He was proceeded in death by his mother and father.
Left to treasure...
José Homero Cepeda
Nov 5, 2022
José Homero Cepeda, 63, passed peacefully from this life on November 5, 2022. He was born to the late Artemio Cepeda, Sr. and María de Jesús Cepeda on October 9, 1959 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México.
José Homero worked in agriculture his entire life.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Gilberto G....
Arthur A. Allen
Nov 1, 2022
Arthur Alexander Allen, 91, peacefully passed from this life November 1, 2022. He was born February 9, 1931 to the late Melvin Arthur Allen and Christine Sanford Allen in San Benito, Texas.
He was a graduate of Harlingen High School, Class of 1950. In addition to his academic studies, Arthur drove the school bus his senior year...
Hans D. Walkhoff
Oct 31, 2022
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Jesús G. Rocha
Oct 30, 2022
Jesús G. Rocha, 75, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by his family on October 30, 2022. He was born to the late Juan and Benita Rocha March 13, 1947 in Harlingen, Texas.
He was a proud graduate of Harlingen High School and a U. S. Air Force veteran. Jesús continued his studies at Pan American University...
Alejandro Perez, Jr.
Oct 29, 2022
Alejandro Pérez, Jr., 72, peacefully passed from this life October 29, 2022. He was born June 25, 1950 in San Benito, Texas to the late Alejandro Pérez, Sr. and Felipa Hernández Pérez.
Alejandro was a graduate of Texas A&M University and St. Thomas University where he majored in Law. He was a career private security officer until...
Viola C. Diaz
Oct 28, 2022
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Jayne Dee Cox
Oct 28, 2022
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Jayne Dee (Farrar) Cox
Oct 28, 2022
Jayne Dee Cox, 83, gained her angel wings on Friday, October 28, 2022. Jayne was born in Lozano, Texas on May 31, 1939. She grew up in Port Isabel, Texas and graduated high school in Brownsville, Texas.
Gene and Jayne met at family friend’s house when they were young teenagers. They dated in high school and fell...
Viola (Cantú) Díaz
Oct 28, 2022
Viola C. Díaz, 87, entered into eternal peace surrounded by her loving family October 28, 2022. She was born to late Alfredo and Manuela Cantú May 25, 1935 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México. She was a longtime resident of San Benito, Texas.
Viola was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, gardening, listening and dancing to music, and spending time...
Lois M. "Judy" Cox
Oct 23, 2022
Lois Marie “Judy” Cox and her twin brother, Lloyd Lee “Jack”, were born on June 25, 1930 in Troupe, Texas to parents Charlie Lee and Corrie Ellen Hamilton. Judy passed away on October 23, 2022 at Golden Palms in Harlingen, Texas.
Judy married the love of her life, Douglas Allen “Jack” Cox on December 7, 1950, and...
Flora Dell Kennedy
Oct 21, 2022
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Flora D. "Flo" (Fitch) Kennedy
Oct 21, 2022
Flora “Flo” Fitch Kennedy passed away peacefully at age 89 in Harlingen, Texas on October 21, 2022. She was born September 27, 1933 in Three Rivers, Texas to her parents William and Hattie Fitch. The family spent their early years in Louisiana before moving to La Feria where she graduated from high school. She worked alongside her husband, Charles...
Monica Estelle (Gregory) Monk
Oct 20, 2022
Longtime Rio Grande Valley resident, Monica Estelle Gregory Monk, departed this life on October 20, 2022. She was ninety-nine years of age. Born in Jerome, Arkansas on December 4, 1922 to Marion Thompson Gregory and Ophelia McMillan Gregory. She was the granddaughter of the late John Archie and Dovie Susan Malcom McMillan, and Hiram A. Gregory and Laura Thompson...
Jon R. Brittenum, Sr.
Oct 13, 2022
Jon Roger Brittenum, Sr., died October 13, 2022 at his home in San Benito, Texas at the age of 78.
Jon was born on May 27, 1944 in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Brittenum and Patricia Torry Brittenum, and his older sister, Mollie Ruth Felts.
Jon is survived by...
