Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Feb 27, 2024

Janice Huff Smith, 80, met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 27, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on March 15, 1943, to Calvin Ralph Huff and Adele Johnson Huff and grew up in Raymondville, Texas, where she graduated from Raymondville High School in 1961. That same year she started dating her childhood neighbor and...

Feb 23, 2024

Eloisa Estrada Leal, 88, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024 in Floresville, Texas.  She was born to Miguel Estrada and Julia Rodriguez Esteban on April 21, 1935 in El Ranchito, Texas.

Eloisa graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education and was employed as a teacher with the Donna Independent School District and San Benito Consolidated Independent...

Feb 23, 2024

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Feb 22, 2024

Juan Jesus “Chuy” Torres, 71, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.

Juan Jesus Torres was born on July 29, 1952, to Juan Torres, Sr. and Beatriz Torres.  As a young man, he was a migrant worker and helped support his family.  His family traveled to numerous states...

Feb 19, 2024

Hilario Galvan Jr., 96, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024 in San Benito, Texas.  He was born to the late Hilario Galvan Sr. and Gregoria Garcia Galvan on January 22, 1928 in Port Isabel, Texas.

Hilario was employed as a Chief Maintenance Supervisor for Dolly Vinsant Hospital and retired after 36 years of dedicated service.

Feb 18, 2024

WILLIE D. CHIDESTER passed away on  February 18.  He was born on August 19, 1950, to Adella Chidester and Donald “Hap” Chidester in Ottumwa, Iowa.  He had one adopted sister, Zetta Thomae , of San Benito, Texas.

He spent his childhood in Blakesburg, Iowa, where he spent time in his mother’s beauty shop and his father’s salvage...

Feb 17, 2024

Juanita G. Guerra entered eternal rest on February 17, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1935 to Francisco and Teresa Galvan in San Benito, Tx where she continued to reside with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Marcos Guerra, parents Francisco and Teresa Galvan, her brother Eustacio Galvan, her sister Benita G. Guerra and...

Feb 16, 2024

Paula Garza Rodriguez, 100, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.  She was born to Felicitas Garza on January 25, 1924 in Brownsville, Texas.

Paulita though small in stature, showed tremendous strength when it came to taking care of her home and her yard.  She was blessed to have good neighbors such as Juan...

Feb 15, 2024

Maria De Los Angeles, “Angie or Angelita,” Huerta, age 84, entered into her heavenly home on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Pilar and Isabel (Inguanzo) Zamora, on May 31, 1939, in San Benito, Texas.

Angelita was a devout Catholic and an active member of...

Feb 14, 2024

Humberto Valladarez Jr., 65, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Humberto and Felipa Valladarez on August 11, 1958 in Harlingen, Texas.

Humberto was preceded in death by his father, Humberto Valladarez; his granddaughters, Nellie and Ellie Valladarez; and his brother, Ricardo Valladarez.

Left to treasure his memory...

Feb 13, 2024

Maria S. Rodriguez, aged 82, passed away peacefully at her home in San Benito, Texas, on February 13, 2024. Born on April 1, 1941 in San Benito, she was the daughter of Nicolas and Maria G. Saldivar.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Nicolas and Maria G. Saldivar, and her husband, Agapito G. Rodriguez.

Feb 8, 2024

Larry Joe Elliff was born on September 11, 1932 in Anderson, Missouri to William Luther and Eva Elliff.  He passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on February 8, 2024.  He moved to Harlingen, Texas at the age of 9 (1944) where his father started Elliff Motors. Larry attended Harlingen High School and the University of Texas in...

Feb 7, 2024

Joanne Claire Kindley Bothwell, 88 years old, born July 31, 1935, in La Feria, Texas, peacefully rejoined the Heavens on February 7, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles Monard Kindley and Margeret Georgina Kirgan Kindley, as well as her husband, Charles “Chuck” Bothwell.

She is survived by her three...

Feb 2, 2024

Rafael Hernandez Jr. of San Benito, TX passed away unexpectedly February 2, 2024. His final days were spent surrounded by the family he loved so much.

Rafael was born on September 4, 1955 to parents Rafael Hernandez-Medina and Domitila M. Hernandez.

He was a passionate and loving husband to his beautiful devoted wife of 34...

Feb 1, 2024

Eustolia Cruz Ratliff, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 1, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. We thank Our Heavenly Father for having blessed us with a loving and wonderful Mom for 79 yrs. We were honored to be by her bedside comforting and loving our Mom.

Mom loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren unconditionally.  She...

Jan 31, 2024

Charles Alan Hess IV, known to all as Al, passed away on January 31, 2024, at his home in Laguna Vista, Texas with his wife and son by his side. Al passed away at the young age of 68 after a brief battle with cancer.

Left to treasure Al’s memory are his wife Kaye Hess, children Charles...

Jan 31, 2024

Mertha “Dubby” Lorraine Barnett went to join the Lord January 31, 2024.  Dubby was born March 14, 1934.

Her father owned Dale’s True Blue Shows in 1903. She married Lawrence Barnett Jr on October 5, 1950.  They owned games and booked with several shows in the 50’s and 60’s. In 1971 they started Junior Barnett Shows and...

Jan 29, 2024

Lucinda Salazar Dominguez, affectionately known as Lucy, passed away on January 29, 2024, in Houston, Texas. She was born on March 16, 1970, in her beloved hometown of Brownsville, Texas. Lucy's vibrant personality left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered throughout her life.

Lucy dedicated 28 years of her career to Target, where she served as...

Jan 29, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Onderdonk 75, a loving husband, talented businessman, and creative individual, passed away on January 29, 2024, at his home in Harlingen, Texas. Surrounded by his cherished family, Larry left behind a legacy of hard work, perfectionism, and the ability to turn imagination into reality.

Born on March 4, 1948, in Mercedes, Texas, Larry was the...

Jan 28, 2024

Rev. Lt. Col William G. Phipps, known by all simply as “Bill” passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 28, 2024.  Just two weeks before, he was celebrating a late Christmas and even playing cornhole with his family. He was 81 years old.

Bill was born in Welch, WV on June 8, 1942.  He grew...