Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Aug 30, 2025

Luciana (Chana) Gomez Briones, age 96, entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in 1928 in San Benito, Texas, she lived a long, beautiful life defined by faith, love, service, and family.

The child of immigrant parents, she carried a deep sense of responsibility from an early age. As the eldest daughter in a...

Aug 28, 2025

Betty G. Kennedy, 85, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. Born on May 20, 1940, in Rector, Arkansas, Betty was an amazing woman whose life was a testament to love and dedication.

She was married to the love of her life, James C. Kennedy, from 1958 until his passing in 2019. They lived in Fort Worth for many years before...

Aug 25, 2025

Glen D. Moses, 84, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. Born on June 9, 1941, in Los Fresnos, he was the son of Leo T. Moses and Alene L. Moses. Glen proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a devoted member of the Church of Christ.

In his leisure time, Glen had...

Aug 22, 2025

M. Joan White Engeling, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born September 13, 1946, to James and Lois Cook in Sheridan, Arkansas. Her family moved to Brownsville in 1957 where she made her home and created her legacy.

Joan was the owner of Rio Grande Valley Abstract Co.,...

Aug 22, 2025

Cristobal Arturo Garcia, 82, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1942, in San Benito. He was a loving and very devoted husband to Edna K. Garcia and a very loving father to his children and grandchildren. He was a master electrician and sole proprietor of G & G Electric Company...

Aug 18, 2025

Vanessa Olivarez, aged 35, peacefully passed away on August 18, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on April 25, 1990, in Weslaco, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Ambrocio and Cathy Olivarez. Vanessa was a devoted member of Wings of Faith Church in Santa Rosa, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, James Sr. and Hilda Colvin, and...

Aug 17, 2025

Felipe Sanchez Jr., 29, peacefully passed away on August 17, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. He was born on April 3, 1996, in Harlingen, Texas, to Felipe Medina Sanchez and Antonia DeLeon Sanchez.

Felipe was a proud graduate of San Benito High School. He had a passion for online gaming and was a devoted member of the Catholic faith. In his...

Aug 16, 2025

Robert Mifflin Dalzell, 87, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on March 20, 1938, in Mexico, Robert dedicated 60 years of his life to the Shrimp Industry. In his leisure time, he found joy in working on the golf course.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary F. Dalzell; his father, Morgan Daniel;...

Aug 16, 2025

Aug 13, 2025

Victor Raymond Anderson, aged 83, peacefully passed away on August 13, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on June 19, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was the son of Grace (Larson) Anderson and Arthur Raymond Anderson. Victor grew up in Clarkfield, Minnesota, where he began his career working in his father’s grocery store. The family later moved to Willmar, Minnesota, where...

Aug 13, 2025

Today, we gather in remembrance of an angel who touched our lives in profound ways, albeit for a fleeting moment. Jonah Chambers was born into the arms of angels on August 13, 2025, bringing with him a sense of hope and love that will forever resonate within the hearts of his family. Though he was born sleeping, the impact of...

Aug 11, 2025

Guillermo “Willie” Farias Garcia Jr, 82 years, from his loving hometown San Benito, Tx, fought his battle with B Cell Lymphoma Cancer and has reunited with his eldest late daughter Melisa G. Guerra on August 11, 2025. All known to us as a father, a brother, a grandfather, a great grandfather, and the most loving husband.

He leaves to cherish his...

Aug 7, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ofelia Delgado Rivas, 92, of Brownsville, TX who passed away on August 7, 2025 in Harlingen, TX. Ofelia was a strong and independent woman who lived a life filled with love, devotion, caring, and kindness. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and neighbor.

Ofelia was born in...

Aug 6, 2025

Lionel Betancourt, age 91, passed away on August 6th, 2025, after a lifetime of dedicated service to his community, family, and faith.

Lionel was born in Brownsville, Texas on November 26, 1933, to Paco and Mae Betancourt. He graduated from San Benito High School in 1952 and the University of Texas in 1957.

Among his proudest professional accomplishments were working for Collins...

Jul 30, 2025

Maria Anita Reyna Leal, 84, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Born and raised in Harlingen, Anita dedicated her life to her family, faith, and community.

Anita is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Manuela Reyna; her husband, Ramon Leal; her son, Ramiro Leal; her brothers, Joe Reyna and Henry Reyna, and her sister, Tiny...

Jul 26, 2025

Leonel “Big Bossman” Martinez III, 49, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on June 23, 1976, in Harlingen, Texas to Leonel Martinez Jr. and Maria L. Martinez.

Leonel was a graduate of San Benito High School and was employed by Texas Made Inc for 30 years. He received the Best Dad and Grandpa Award. In...

Jul 25, 2025

Rodrigo Diaz Sanchez our beloved father passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rayon, San Luis Potosi, Mexico on March 13, 1925, to Aniceto Sanchez and Lidia Diaz.

Rodrigo was married to his loving wife, Adela Galvan for over 70 years.

He was very respected and loved by all his children, grandchildren, and...

Jul 23, 2025

Adela L. Garza, passed away peacefully at home, on July 23, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Brownsville, Texas to Octaviano and Manuela Loera on November 6, 1933, and grew up in Laureles, Texas.

Adela was married to Alberto Garza Sr. for 73 years. Together, they built Garza Farms, a producer of okra, squash, and many other...

Jul 22, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Griselda “Cris” Jaime Ornelas, a beloved matriarch, devoted educator, and successful entrepreneur. Cris passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 64, at the Kindred Long Term Care Facility in San Antonio, after a life lived with unwavering purpose and love.

Born in Brownsville, Texas, Cris...

Jul 16, 2025

Leonel Leopoldo Longoria passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on June 16, 1949, Leonel grew up in San Benito, Texas, in a family of ten. Despite the challenges of being a migrant worker as a child, his intelligence and determination always stood out—he was often known as the smartest student in the class....