Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Betty Jean (Weber) Schindler
Aug 7, 2022
Betty J. (Weber) Schindler arrived October 2, 1926 at Mrs. Cowden’s home for new babies and mothers. There were no hospitals at that time. Betty was the oldest child of Ernest C. and Emma Hamm Weber.
She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where she was a valued employee for over 38 years. During Betty’s long tenure...

Egbert Donald (Don) Haynes, Jr.
Aug 6, 2022
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Don Haynes, Jr.
Aug 6, 2022
Egbert Donald “Don” Haynes, Jr., 68, passed August 6, 2022 at his home in Junction, Texas. Don was born November 17, 1953 to the late Egbert Donald Haynes, Sr. and Truella Roberts Haynes in San Benito, Texas.
Don was a retired oilfield consultant, where he worked his way up. He began as a rough neck, became a...

Jose M. Martin
Aug 5, 2022
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José M. Martin, Jr.
Aug 5, 2022
José María “Joe” Martin, Jr. peacefully passed from this life on August 5, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born to the late José María Martin, Sr. and Juanita Agado on July 21, 1935 in La Paloma, Texas.
Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper during the Korean War and attained the rank...
Irene C. Rodríguez
Aug 5, 2022
“Yo soy una persona que en su juventud fui feliz porque me casé el 6 de agosto de 1951. Tuve cinco hijas y cuatro hombres.”
Irene C. Rodríguez was the matriarch of her family. She was a hardworking, strong, beautiful woman who lived to be eighty-five years old.
Irene was born October 20, 1936 in...
Dalila (Moreno) Murphy
Jul 29, 2022
Dalila Moreno Murphy, entered into eternal rest on Thursday July 28, 2022. She was born September 8, 1951 in San Benito, Texas to her parents Mateo Davila and Juanita Hernandez Moreno.
Dalila graduated from San Benito High School in 1969 and attended Texas A & I University in Kingsville until becoming employed with Southwestern Bell in 1972....

Maria Teresa Del Angel
Jul 26, 2022
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Norma Linda (Maldonado) Torres
Jul 25, 2022
Norma Linda Maldonado Torres, surrounded by her kids, received her heavenly crown on July 25, 2022. She was born to the late Narciso “Chicho” and Refugia “Cuca” Maldonado in San Benito, Texas on November 3, 1950.
She was a proud lifelong San Benito Greyhound. After 42 years of dedicated work and service to the San Benito school...
Maria Luisa Covarrubias
Jul 24, 2022
María Luisa Covarrubias Ornelas, 70, peacefully passed from this life July 24, 2022. She was born March 15, 1952 to the late Baldomero Ornelas and Rosa Ponce in Mission, Texas.
María Luisa enjoyed gardening, especially planting and tending to her flowers and vegetables. She was a Christian and a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
...Abel Longoria, Jr.
Jul 24, 2022
Abel Longoria, Jr., 68, peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born August 6, 1953 to Abel Longoria, Sr. and Lydia Lucia Longoria in Brownsville, Texas.
Abel was a proud graduate of Los Fresnos High School. He retired from Cameron County where he was a valued employee for many years. In his...
Mitch A. McCormick
Jul 15, 2022
Mitch McCormick passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Mitch was born in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma to William “Mac” and Mary McCormick on January 2, 1953. He was the fourth of six sons.
Because of his father’s service in the U.S. Army, Mitch had the unique experience of growing up across the world....
June Ella (Risher) Williams
Jul 12, 2022
June Ella Risher was born June 16, 1934 in Borger, Texas to the late Merrill and Ella Patton Risher. She was the youngest of seven children. June passed away July 12, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dr. Thomas Read Williams, Jr., Max Joseph Fleischhacker, and son, Thomas Read Williams, III.
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June Ella Williams
Jul 12, 2022
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Larry M. Rayl
Jul 11, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Larry Michael Rayl of Port Mansfield, Texas on July 11, 2022 at the age of 75.
Larry was born April 4, 1947 in East Liverpool Ohio to parents George and Roxie Rayl. After graduating from PSJA High School, Larry served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force. After...
María Elena Rodriguez
Jul 9, 2022
María Elena Rodriguez, 61, a lifelong resident of San Benito, Texas, peacefully passed into the arms of her Savior and Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born to the late Gumecindo Alfaro and María Garza on April 1, 1961.
María Elena was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1979. Her career...

Maria Elena Rodriguez
Jul 9, 2022
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Dr. John A. Ferris, Jr., M.D.
Jul 8, 2022
John A. Ferris, Jr. M.D., 94, of Harlingen, went home to be with our Lord and reunite with his loving wife, Sarah, on July 8, 2022.
John was born in Austin, Texas to John A. Ferris, Sr., and Frances White Ferris on February 29, 1928. He graduated from Corpus Christi College Academy in 1945 and during this...
Dr. George William Speck, M.D.
Jul 2, 2022
As all who know our family are aware, a good story always starts like this:
NO JOKE, THERE I WAS… on July 2, 2022, when Daddy, Dr. George William “Chuck” Speck, died of cancer. In fact, the whole family was there, wife, kids and grandkids, supporting him in his last moments.
Dr. Speck was born...

Santiago Ortiz
Jun 30, 2022
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