Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

James "Jimmy" E. Baker

James "Jimmy" E. Baker

Feb 5, 2021

Harlingen- James (Jimmy) Edward Baker, age 66, was surrounded by family and friends as he was called home on February 5, 2021. The Lord welcomed him with open arms after a short but fierce battle with cancer.

Jimmy was born on December 17, 1954 in McAllen, TX, to Billy Joe and Mary Baker.

Jimmy met...

William Paul Demus

William Paul Demus

Feb 4, 2021

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

Clinton Bert Godden

Clinton Bert Godden

Feb 4, 2021

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

Jesse W. Watson, Jr.

Jesse W. Watson, Jr.

Feb 4, 2021

Jesse W. Watson, age 88, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021.  He was born in Houston, Texas on August 18, 1932 to Jesse and Alma Watson.  He served in the U. S. Air Force and, while stationed at Harlingen Air Force Base, he met and married the love of his life, Mary Allen.  Jesse and...

Rosa I. Nunez Ruiz

Rosa I. Nunez Ruiz

Feb 3, 2021

Rosa Irma Nuñez Ruiz, 71, closed her eyes to this world and opened them to see the face of her Savior and Lord on February 3, 2021.  She was born to the late Félix L. Nuñez and María Inés C. Nuñez on March 27, 1949 in Poblado Anáhuac, Tamaulipas, México.

Rosa was a graduate of San Benito...

Don Christopher Hale

Don Christopher Hale

Feb 3, 2021

Don Christopher Hale, 71, known to all as Chris, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his home in Laguna Vista, TX after a three-year battle with cancer.  At his side, was his loving wife Dianna.

Chris was born in Kansas City, MO on February 16, 1949 to Lawrence (D. 1970) and Wilma (D. 1985) Hale.   The...

Jesus R. Perales

Jesus R. Perales

Feb 2, 2021

Jesus R. Perales, 80, peacefully passed at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  He was born March 8, 1940 in Port Isabel, Texas to Eulalio and Cruz R. Perales.

Mr. Perales is preceded in death by his daughter, Socorro Perales; his parents, Eulalio and Cruz R. Perales; brothers, Jose Perales, Blas Perales, Francisco...

Jesus R. Perales

Jesus R. Perales

Feb 2, 2021

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

James V. Gahagan

James V. Gahagan

Feb 2, 2021

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

Donald George Lee

Donald George Lee

Jan 31, 2021

Donald George Lee, loving husband and father passed away January 31.

Don was born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 8 November 1941 to Ann Vereschak and Donald E. Lee.

Don leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Roberta, daughter Georgia Lee, son Jason Lee, granddaughter Hayley Lee, and grandson Zackary Beakley....

Ruben Martinez

Ruben Martinez

Jan 31, 2021

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

JoAnn Smith Cleckler

JoAnn Smith Cleckler

Jan 29, 2021

The Remarkable Life of JoAnn Cleckler

My Mom loved birds and all wildlife.

She loved dogs, ice cream, chocolate, and crossword puzzles.

She laughed often and had a good sense of humor.

She had a rich vocabulary and...

Sylvia (Mendoza)  Morrison

Sylvia (Mendoza) Morrison

Jan 28, 2021

Sylvia Morrison, 64, peacefully passed from this life surrounded by her loving family on January 28, 2021.  She was born to Vicente Mendoza and Guadalupe Mancillas Mendoza on June 14, 1956 in San Benito, Texas.

Sylvia retired from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability after 35 years of dedicated service.  In her leisure time, she enjoyed...

Petra Reyes

Petra Reyes

Jan 28, 2021

Petra Reyes, 80, passed peacefully on January 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to the late Emigdio Reyes and Abundia Rocha on October 1, 1940 in Guadalcazar, San Luis Potosí, México.

She was known for her delicious, authentic Mexican food including her famous carne guisada, flour tortillas, and tamales.  Petra enjoyed gardening and...

William J. True

William J. True

Jan 27, 2021

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

Angel Flores

Angel Flores

Jan 26, 2021

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

Minerva "Minnie" Sanchez

Minerva "Minnie" Sanchez

Jan 24, 2021

Minerva “Minnie” Sanchez, 67, peacefully passed into eternal life on Sunday, January 24, 2021.  She was born in Villa Cavazos, Texas on October 1, 1953 to the late Narciso and Eudelia Garcia Sanchez.

After graduating high school, Minerva went on to complete university studies and received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting.  She was a...

E. Glenn Blasingame

E. Glenn Blasingame

Jan 23, 2021

Glenn Blasingame, 90, passed away with his family by his side on January 23, 2021, after complications from a stroke.

Elbert Glenn Blasingame was born on May 8, 1930 in San Benito, Texas, to Asa and Ella Blasingame. Glenn attended school in San Benito and began work as a cross-country truck driver at...

Jose Isabel "Chavelo" Noyola

Jose Isabel "Chavelo" Noyola

Jan 23, 2021

Jose Isabel "Chavelo" Noyola peacefully passed from this life on Friday, January 23, 2021 at 91 years of age.  He was born on November 19, 1929 in Los Fresnos, Texas to the late Jose Noyola and Silveria Patlan Noyola.

At the age of 25, Jose enlisted in the U.S. Army and rose to the rank of Sergeant...

Elaine Marie O'Keefe

Elaine Marie O'Keefe

Jan 20, 2021

Elaine M. O’Keefe, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 peacefully at home.

Elaine was born on December 17, 1935 in St. Paul, Dakota County, MN.  Elaine was a resident of Laguna Vista area for several years.  She was a nice person who enjoyed going on cruises as well as shopping and loved...

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