Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Paul Gard

Paul Gard

Nov 7, 2022

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Judy M. Hervey

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

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

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

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

Hans D. Walkhoff

Oct 31, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Hans D. Walkhoff. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jesús G. Rocha

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.

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

Viola C. Diaz

Oct 28, 2022

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Jayne Dee Cox

Jayne Dee Cox

Oct 28, 2022

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Jayne Dee (Farrar)  Cox

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

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

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

Flora Dell Kennedy

Oct 21, 2022

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Flora D. "Flo" (Fitch)  Kennedy

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

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.

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...

María E. Treviño

María E. Treviño

Oct 12, 2022

María E. Treviño, 93, passed peacefully in her sleep early Thursday, October 12, 2022. She was born to the late Jesús Escamilla and Felicitas Rangel on January 6, 1929 in Barreda, Texas.

As a child, she attended Fred Booth Elementary. In her leisure time, María enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, watching her favorite TV novelas,...

Andrea Salazar Arévalo

Andrea Salazar Arévalo

Oct 11, 2022

Andrea “Andy” Salazar Arévalo, 57, passed away at home on October 11, 2022, surrounded by family and close friends. Andrea was born November 30, 1964, to Teodosa and Cresencio Salazar Arévalo in México, and spent most of her adult life in Harlingen, Texas.

Our beloved Andrea was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. She...

María Rendón Mena

María Rendón Mena

Oct 9, 2022

María R. Mena, 90, peacefully passed away at her home on October 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

María is preceded in death by her husband, Candelario Mena; son, Alfredo Mena; daughter, Anselma León; brothers, Ambrosio León and Román Rendón; and sister, Teresa Neri.

Left to treasure her memory are her children, Gilberto (Gloria)...

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