Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

María Elena Gonzalez

María Elena Gonzalez

Nov 7, 2021

María Elena Gonzalez, 60, peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born to the late Ausencio Aguilar and Tomasita Hernández Aguilar on February 19, 1961 in México. She was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1980.

María Elena was preceded in death by...

Robert L. Kandar

Robert L. Kandar

Nov 6, 2021

Robert L. Kandar of San Benito, TX, (formerly of Newton, MA) passed away unexpectedly at Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, TX, on November 6, 2021, with his family by his side.

Born in Watertown, MA, he was the son of the late George J. and Grace H. (Seufert) Kandar.  He was the devoted...

Evelyn Merle Banister

Evelyn Merle Banister

Nov 6, 2021

After a long and fulfilled life, Evelyn Merle Banister died peacefully very early in the morning of November 6, 2021, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.  She was 93.

Evelyn was born on July 26, 1928, in Armorel, Arkansas to Grover and Merle Ashley.  At age 16, she graduated from high school in Blytheville, Arkansas....

Ralph R. Esparza

Ralph R. Esparza

Nov 4, 2021

Ralph R. Esparza 85, was called home by Jesus on November 4, 2021 in Temple, Texas.  He was born to the late Willie and Maria Luisa Esparza on March 8, 1936 in San Benito, Texas.

Ralph was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a great patriot. His talents and entrepreneurial spirit led him to...

Gia Mikaela Esparza

Gia Mikaela Esparza

Nov 4, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for Gia Mikaela Esparza. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

William M. Capt

William M. Capt

Nov 4, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for William M. Capt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

James E. Kyle

James E. Kyle

Nov 2, 2021

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Lorraine Susan Savastano (Master Sgt., U.S. Army, Ret.)

Lorraine Susan Savastano (Master Sgt., U.S. Army, Ret.)

Oct 31, 2021

Lorraine Susan Savastano, 74, peacefully passed from this life on October 31, 1021 in Harlingen, Texas. A Massachusetts native, she was born to the late Harry and Maria Savastano on January 25, 1947.

She served in the U.S. Army for 24 years and attained the rank of Master Sergeant. Lorraine completed a Bachelor of Arts in Education...

Lorraine Susan Savastano

Lorraine Susan Savastano

Oct 31, 2021

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Wallace "Wally" Ted Krueger

Wallace "Wally" Ted Krueger

Oct 30, 2021

Wallace Ted “Wally” Krueger, of Harlingen, Texas, peacefully passed from this life October 30, 2021 at 91 years of age.  He was born to the late Arthur and Alvina Krueger on January 21, 1930.

He served in the U.S. Army, 300th Armored Field Artillery during the Korean War and attained the rank of Sergeant.  He was awarded...

Sandra L. Staton

Sandra L. Staton

Oct 29, 2021

Sandra Staudt Staton, a longtime resident of Harlingen, died Friday, October 29, 2021, of complications from multiple sclerosis. She was 81.

Born in Fredericksburg on May 17, 1940, to Clemens and Marine Staudt, Sandra spent her early childhood there and in Austin, and then the family moved to the Rio Grande Valley. She and her sister, Dari...

Jesse Alba

Jesse Alba

Oct 29, 2021

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

Edward G. LaMotte

Edward G. LaMotte

Oct 29, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for Edward G. LaMotte. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sadie L. Burgess

Sadie L. Burgess

Oct 28, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for Sadie L. Burgess. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Elizabeth "Lisa" S. Brodyaga

Elizabeth "Lisa" S. Brodyaga

Oct 28, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for Elizabeth "Lisa" S. Brodyaga. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Bill C. Taitague

Bill C. Taitague

Oct 27, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for Bill C. Taitague. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Robert "Bob" A. Terry

Robert "Bob" A. Terry

Oct 25, 2021

Robert Allen Terry passed away on October 25, 2021.  He was born on November 15, 1932 in Rodessa, Louisiana.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to1955, during the Korean War.  He married Elizabeth (Betsy) Ann Goff in 1955.  He was a 64-year member of the Harlingen Masonic Lodge 1132.

He was preceded in death by...

Alicia Adamson

Alicia Adamson

Oct 23, 2021

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Edith L. Martinez

Edith L. Martinez

Oct 19, 2021

Edith Luna Martínez, de 63 años de edad, falleció el 19 de octubre de 2021 en Houston, Texas.  Nació a Silvestre Luna y Sabas Pérez el 14 de junio de 1958 en Puebla, México.

Fue fiel miembro de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días.  Le encantaba escuchar himnos y leer las Santas...

Gerald "Jerry"  L. Sondock

Gerald "Jerry" L. Sondock

Oct 18, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Sondock, 94, born in Houston, Texas and lifelong resident of Harlingen, Texas passed away October 18, 2021. He was the son of the late Ned and Tillie Sondock.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Marvin Sondock.

He graduated from Harlingen High School and then attended Texas A&M University in College Station,...

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