Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Zora Schrantz
Jun 14, 2022
Zora Deaver Schrantz, age 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Marietta, Georgia. She was born January 21, 1924 to the late John Curtis Deaver and Mary Betty (Henderson) Deaver of Tolar, Texas.
Graveside services for Mrs. Schrantz will be Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Restlawn...
David John Whipple
Jun 10, 2022
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
In Loving Memory of David John Whipple
David John Whipple passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 7:03 p.m.
He was born to Mary Ann Schultz and Louis Elery Whipple in Oxnard, California, and grew up primarily on...
Valmond "Val" Francis Corbie
Jun 5, 2022
Valmond Francis Corbie was born in Belmont, Port of Spain, Trinidad on June 4, 1929. He was the third of eight children born to Norman and Hilda Corbie. Val enjoyed cricket in the warm island sun with his brothers Ollie, Frank, Theldon, and LeRoy. Val also took pleasure in a close and loving relationship with his three sisters, Merles,...
Tiburcio Ramirez Flores
Jun 3, 2022
Tiburcio Ramirez Flores went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 3, 2022. He was born February 8, 1937 to the late Juan Ramirez and Teresa Flores de Ramirez in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
He was a brickyard owner and self-employed truck driver before his retirement. He enjoyed traveling and outdoor activities in his leisure...
Antonia (Gaona) Cisneros
May 31, 2022
Antonia G. Cisneros, 73, peacefully passed from this life on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was born to the late Jesus and Hermelinda Gaona on January 16, 1949 in Mexico.
Antonia received an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology and was employed as an X-Ray Technologist for over thirty years until her retirement.
In...
Concepción "Connie" Sanchez
May 24, 2022
María Concepción “Connie/Conchi” Sanchez, 88, peacefully passed from this life May 24, 2022. She was born to the late Felipe and Eulalia Coronado on January 16, 1934 in Brownsville, Texas.
Concepción was a longtime, valued employee of the San Benito CISD Child Nutrition Department until her retirement. In her leisure time, she enjoyed visiting and spending time...
Doris Virginia (Kagler) Anderson
May 22, 2022
Doris Virginia Anderson, 88, entered eternal rest Sunday, May 22, 2022.
Doris, better known as “Mom-A”, was born on December 7, 1933 in Barry Texas. She graduated from Kenedy High School 1952 where she played in the band and was on the girls’ basketball team. Doris met the love of her life, Ted, in Kenedy, Texas and...
Patrick Kenneth Clancy
May 22, 2022
Patrick K. Clancy, 55, passed from this life Sunday, May 22, 2022 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born to Dennis and Bonita Clancy on May 25, 1966 in Ellsworth, Maine.
Patrick was a proud Professional Freight Relocation Engineer for over thirty years. He held a commercial driver’s license, HAZMAT endorsements, double/triple trailer endorsements, and was a member...
Anne McQueen Denison
May 20, 2022
“Do not be afraid… Take Courage and be Strong” – Daniel 10:18
Anne McQueen Denison went to meet her Heavenly Father on May 20, 2022, surrounded by her family and those who she loved with all her heart.
Anne is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Harris Denison; her...
Paul Lee Wiley
May 20, 2022
Paul Lee Wiley, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022. Lee was born in Sisseton, South Dakota to Paul Noble and Jean Muriel Wiley on January 27, 1942.
When Lee was 2 years old and while his father was actively serving in the Navy, Lee and his mother moved from South Dakota to San...
Hollis G. Sullivan
May 18, 2022
Hollis G. Sullivan passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home in Harlingen, Texas. He was born June 27, 1929 to the late Iva D. and Thelma Sullivan in Palmyra, Alabama.
Hollis attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Massey-Draughton Business College in Montgomery, Alabama, Memphis State University in Memphis, Tennessee, and Northwestern University in...
Diego V. Silva
May 18, 2022
Diego V. Silva peacefully passed from this life on May 18, 2022 at the age of 67. He was born to the late David T. and Tomasa V. Silva on October 18, 1954 in San Benito, Texas.
In his leisure time, Diego enjoyed fishing, gardening, and baking. His greatest joy was spending time with his children and...
Dana Kay Waggoner
May 11, 2022
Dana "Sunshine" Waggoner passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at her home. She was born in San Benito, Texas and raised in Harlingen, Tx. She attended Harlingen High School and then joined Southwest Airlines in 1974 as a Customer Service Agent, at the young age of 20. She was a longtime employee, retiring after 45 years of service. ...
Rogelia Gonzales Balderas
May 11, 2022
Rogelia Gonzales Balderas was born at “El Rancho” in San Benito, Texas on May 14, 1930, to Francisco Gonzales and Amada Ramirez Gonzales. She passed into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the ripe age of 91 in Dallas, Texas.
The early years of her life were spent working on her family’s...
Marie Davies Schrantz
May 8, 2022
Marie Davies Schrantz, age 95, died May 8, 2022 at her home in Harlingen, Texas. She was born November 27, 1926 to the late Paul and Frances Davies of Stuart Place.
Marie was proud of being a native to Harlingen, a native to the Rio Grande Valley, and a native Texan. She graduated from Stuart Place School...
Flossie Luevon Crawford
May 7, 2022
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Catarino Rodriguez
May 4, 2022
Catarino Rodriguez, 92, peacefully passed from this life on May 4, 2022. He was born January 19, 1930 to the late Catarino Rodriguez and Maria Avila Rodriguez in San Antonio, Texas.
Catarino served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He continued his comradery with fellow veterans as a member of the American Legion, the Veterans...
Janice Labar Bourg
May 1, 2022
Janice Labar Bourg passed away May 1, 2022. She was born Janice Marilyn Shofner on June 18, 1939 in Lubbock, to Homer and Lola Shofner, 8 years after her brother Troyce.
After a few years in Bangs, Texas, her family moved to Harlingen when she was four. Homer began farming the land Valley Vista Mall sits on,...
Irma (Canales) Garcia
Apr 29, 2022
Irma C. Garcia, 84, of San Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 29, 2022. She was born August 7, 1937, in San Benito, Texas to George and Juanita Canales.
Irma was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ysmael “Red” Garcia; her son, Ismael “Smiley” Garcia Jr.; her loving granddaughter,...
David E. Sykes
Apr 24, 2022
David Erwin Sykes passed away on April 26, 2022 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he stayed between cruises. Born August 18, 1953 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Eskew Ervin and Hazel Sykes.
David’s residence was in Rio Hondo, he also resided in Louisiana, Vidor, Texas, Houston, Texas, Battleground, Washington, Nada, Texas, Carlsbad,...
