Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Oct 18, 2021

Frankie “Elaine” Grayson, 91, went to be in the arms of her Savior at her residence in Harlingen, Texas on October 17, 2021. She was born in Harlingen on Dec 31, 1929 to the late Frank and Ruby Kilbourn.

Raised in Harlingen, she graduated from Harlingen High School in 1948. Elaine was a member of First Baptist...

Oct 18, 2021

Dario Reyes Arriaga, 70, passed peacefully from this life on October 18, 2021.  A native of Los Fresnos, Texas, Dario was born October 25, 1950 to the late Martin and Herlinda Arriaga.

He was a graduate of Los Fresnos High School and Texas State Technical Institute in Harlingen, Texas where he received an Associate degree in Drafting...

Oct 18, 2021

Agustín López, Sr., 80, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 18, 2021. He was born to the late Faustino López, Sr. and Emérita Alvarez López on September 15, 1941 in Zacatecas, México.

He spent most of his life farming, ranching, and caring for all types of animals.  He was a valued employee of the Bayview...

Oct 11, 2021

Melvin “Jack” Cooke, Jr, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He was born to Melvin “Jack” & Etta Ruth Cooke on August 18, 1948 in Brownsville, Texas and lived most of his life in Harlingen.

Jack was a 1966 graduate...

Oct 9, 2021

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

Oct 6, 2021

Evalena (Evy) Marie McCann peacefully passed from this life on October 6, 2021 at 99 years of age.  She was born in Fairfield Township in Grundy County, Iowa on August 10, 1922 to the late Martha and Christian Viggo Danielsen.

She met Donald McCann when both were employed at Viking Pump Company, and they married on January...

Oct 6, 2021

Omar Reyes, 60, passed from this life into the arms of his Savior and Lord on October 6, 2021.  He was born to Amado and the late Heriberta Reyes on March 31, 1961.

Omar attended the University of Texas at Brownsville and received an Associate’s degree in General Education.  He was a valued employee of the Rio...

Oct 5, 2021

John C. Graves, 67, passed away at his residence on October 5, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Georgia Graves and his sister, Catherine Todd.

John is survived by his daughters, Lisa Graves (Stephen Murphy) and Kristyn Marek (Kalum) and three grandchildren, Kian, Kambrie, and Kyler.

Oct 4, 2021

Phynetta Ann Gautier Horton, 85, of Rio Hondo, passed into the arms of her Savior on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was born on May 3, 1936 in Killeen, Texas to George Richard “GR” and Stella Gautier. She attended schools in Killeen where she was head cheerleader, Homecoming Queen, and FFA Sweetheart for the Kangaroos.

Phynetta married...

Oct 3, 2021

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

Oct 3, 2021

José Roberto Valenzuela, 71, peacefully passed from this life on October 3, 2021.  He was born May 29, 1950 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

He was a jack-of-all-trades who had the ability to do many things. For many years, José worked in the shrimping industry.  For the last six years, he worked in hotel management as a valued employee...

Sep 29, 2021

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

Sep 27, 2021

Bob M. Knight Jr., age 90, passed peacefully in his sleep at home and went to live with the Lord on the morning of September 27th, 2021. He was born March, 9th 1931 in Dallas to Bob M. Knight Sr. and Normah Alcott Knight. His family moved to Harlingen in September of 1931.

He was preceded in...

Sep 26, 2021

Guadalupe Betancourt, 37, passed away September 26, 2021.  He was born to Ramiro H. Betancourt and Virginia Abrego on April 16, 1984 in Harlingen, Texas.

Guadalupe loved the outdoors; he especially enjoyed fishing.

Left to treasure his memory are Guadalupe’s children, Shawn, Leslie, Paiton, Elijah, and Ezekiel Betancourt; his parents, Ramiro H. Betancourt and Virginia...

Sep 26, 2021

Ruben G. Peña peacefully passed from this life September 26, 2021 at 81 years of age. He was born to the late Fermín and Natividad Peña on April 9, 1940 in San Benito, Texas.

Ruben was a graduate of Harlingen High School, Class of 1959.  He retired after many years of farming and assisted his brother Rodolfo...

Sep 24, 2021

Juan “Johnny” Guevara, 89, of Harlingen passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Johnny was born on December 12, 1931 and raised in La Feria, Texas.  He graduated from La Feria High School in 1949.  He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950 and served in Japan during the Korean Conflict. ...

Sep 21, 2021

Ruben Garcia Jr., 66, peacefully passed from this life September 21, 2021. He was born to Ruben Garcia and Guadalupe M. Garcia on September 8, 1955 in Harlingen, Texas.

He was a graduate of Texas A&I University – Kingsville where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.  Ruben was a career counselor for over 32 years....

Sep 21, 2021

George M. Burns, 96, born January 17, 1925, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.  George was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Norma Dawson Burns.  He is survived by his children, Colleen Catlett (Gene) of Pt. Isabel and Bob Burns of Harlingen; grandchildren, Kevin Catlett (Tamara) of Kingsland; Kandis Hendricks (Carl) of...

Sep 18, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for Willie "Jo" P. Wallace. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 18, 2021

Bobby G. Asbridge, of Harlingen, Texas, peacefully passed from this life September 18, 2021 at 85 years of age.  He was born to the late Harold and Geneva Asbridge on December 19, 1935 in Elvins, Missouri.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and attained the rank of Airman First Class.  He attended Longview Community College...