Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
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
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
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
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
Nov 4, 2021
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William M. Capt
Nov 4, 2021
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James E. Kyle
Nov 2, 2021
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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
Oct 31, 2021
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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
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
Oct 29, 2021
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Edward G. LaMotte
Oct 29, 2021
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Sadie L. Burgess
Oct 28, 2021
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Elizabeth "Lisa" S. Brodyaga
Oct 28, 2021
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Bill C. Taitague
Oct 27, 2021
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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
Oct 23, 2021
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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
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,...