Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...