Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

May 18, 2025

Gerald J. Saucedo, 70, passed away May 18, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born November 12, 1954, in Weslaco, Texas to Guadalupe Saucedo and Paula Martinez.

Gerald attended Morgan Hill High School in California and furthered his education with a scholarship to San Jose State College. Over his impressive career spanning more than 40 years, he held various management...

May 17, 2025

Eugenie “Genie” Rose Dunn, 91, of Harlingen, Texas, peacefully passed from this life to her eternal home on May 17, 2025. She was born on February 18, 1934, to Irby Loyd Shelton and Viola Rose Foito Shelton in Detroit, Michigan.

When she was three, her family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. As a little girl, Genie loved to play softball and to...

May 13, 2025

Robert G. Dodson, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on July 20, 1950, in Ft. Worth, Texas to Abe and Louise Dodson.

Robert was a long-time resident of Harlingen; he graduated from the Marine Military Academy. He was a truck driver by trade and drove for Hygeia Dairy Company for many years. Robert had...

May 12, 2025

Graciela Bocanegra, age 72, of San Benito, Texas, is now peacefully awaiting the resurrection hope. She left us on May 12, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas after battling with illness. Known to many as “Gracie” or “Chela”, she was born on July 15, 1952, as the fourth child of Tito and Damiana Bocanegra. Graciela was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and...

May 10, 2025

Guadalupe C. Sandoval, 78, peacefully passed away on May 10, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. She was born on September 28, 1946, to Carlos Carrizales Sr. and Antonia P. Carrizales in San Benito.

A devoted member of the Centro de Alabanza Y Poder, Guadalupe enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, and engaging in various crafts

Guadalupe is preceded in death by her...

May 6, 2025

Our beautiful mom, Beatrice “Skeets” Mae Betts, 102 or known to her grandchildren and great grandchildren as “Mama Gee” suddenly passed away on May 6, 2025.

She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on September 15, 1922, to Ethel Arnold and W. Edgar Johnston. They later moved to Harlingen where she graduated with the Class of 1940.

After meeting the love of...

May 5, 2025

Rosemary Colleen Hansen passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born on August 14, 1936, to Peter Syndergaard and Beatrice Brees Syndergaard in Clay County, Iowa.

Rosemary attended school in Peterson, Iowa, where she participated in 4-H, played the clarinet in the band, played basketball, and was a cheerleader.

Rosemary is preceded in death by her...

Apr 27, 2025

Graciela M. Lozoya, 77, was called home by the Lord, Sunday, April 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Graciela was born on March 15, 1948, in San Benito, TX.

Graciela is preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo and Manuela Lozoya, her brothers, Pedro (Elva) Lozoya, Julio (Rosa) Lozoya, and Jose (Petra) Lozoya. Her sisters, Juanita (Pedro) Garza, Olga Lozoya,...

Apr 26, 2025

Deborah Gail Mueck Vittitoe died peacefully after a brief illness on April 26, 2025, at home while in hospice care in Harlingen, Texas. Gail enjoyed an active and fruitful life of seventy-three years. Born on November 8, 1951, to Floyd Mueck and Rosemary Williams Mueck. She graduated from High School in Bishop, Texas in 1970 and she was a member...

2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kirtland Alexander Campbell, age 57, on April 24, 2025. Kirtland was a devoted husband, loving father, and a cherished friend to all who knew him. He was a man whose life was a testament to kindness, faith, and generosity.

Born in White Settlement, TX, Kirtland’s warmth and spirit left a...

Apr 22, 2025

Rolando Leos, 65, passed away peacefully April 22, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on August 2, 1959, in Brownsville, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Juanita “Jane” Anzaldua, and his mother, Lydia Leos Aguirre.

Rolando is survived by his children: Adrian Leos; Lisa Cruz (Nicolas); Arturo Anzaldua; and Aaron Anzaldua (Cynthia). He will be lovingly...

Apr 21, 2025

J. David Kelley, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas, at the age of 87. Born on February 7, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, David lived a full and impactful life, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and cherished memories.

David was the CEO of Petrochem Trucking Company, where he demonstrated...

Apr 20, 2025

On Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2025, Juanita Pedraza passed away peacefully from natural causes at her home in San Benito, Texas, surrounded by her children. She was 94. Juanita was born on December 4, 1930, in the quiet outskirts of San Benito to Isidro and Juanita Sanchez. She was the youngest of ten children. When Juanita was 21 years...

Apr 13, 2025

Steven Craig Bard, 77, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Valley Baptist Medical Center, from complications following a fall on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Steve was born Dec. 2, 1947, at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi. His first home was his parents' apartment over the Rialto theater in Sinton, Texas, where his father...

Apr 4, 2025

James Lee Cantrell, 92, residing in San Benito, Texas passed away of natural causes April 4, 2025. He was born in Sunset, TX on June 27, 1932, to parents Charles and Viola Cantrell.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ione “Onie” Jenkins Cantrell of San Benito and her three children Kevin Smith (Ellen), Shelley Smith White (Ron) and...

Apr 2, 2025

Andres L. Robles, 87, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.

Andres was born to Ignacio and Angela Leal Robles on August 11, 1937, in Rio Hondo, Texas.

He served honorably in the U.S. Army, worked as a truck driver, and was previously employed by General Dynamics.

Andres was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He was a diligent...

Mar 31, 2025

Mar 31, 2025

Juanita G. Soto peacefully passed away in Houston, Texas, on March 31, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on July 6, 1946, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Leopoldo Soto; her parents, Manuel Garza and Matiana Chapa; her sisters, Margarita Casas and Berta Martinez; and her brothers, Amador, Manuel, and Guadalupe Garza.

She...

Mar 30, 2025

Ponciano Garcia, 102, two days shy of his 103rd birthday, of Harlingen, TX passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025. Born on a hacienda in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Josefina and Antonio Garcia on April 2nd, 1922, Ponciano was a deeply passionate and exacting man with an abiding love for his family and a steady dedication to his work.

As...

Mar 29, 2025

James X. Lopez, affectionately known as Dad, Daddy, Pop, Pappa, and BROTHA JAMES, was a lifelong resident of Harlingen. He was born on February 26, 1941, in Harlingen, Texas. James passed away shortly after his 84th birthday, surrounded by friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Federico Lopez Jr. and Connie Lopez; his brothers, Fred Lopez III...