Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Paula Zapata Cortez
Jul 28, 2020
Paula Zapata Cortez, a long-time resident of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed from this life on July 29, 2020 at the age of 94.
Paula was born January 15, 1926 in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to the late Jose Zapata Partida and Graciana Ramirez Cortes.
Paula was a co-founder of and advocate for Su Clinica...
Martha Vasquez Reyes
Jul 28, 2020
Martha Vasquez Reyes, 80, passed peacefully from this life on July 28, 2020. She was born to Refugio and Crista Jaramillo Vasquez on February 8, 1940 in Rio Hondo, Texas.
Martha loved to sew and was a very accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed eating pan dulce, especially empanadas with her coffee. Her greatest joy was being around her...
Susan Christiansen
Jul 27, 2020
Susan Archer Christensen went to be with her Lord, July 27, 2020 in the comfort of her home.
Susan was born to Ralph and Rosine Archer in Raymondville, Texas October 23, 1946. Susan graduated from Lyford High School in 1965, and went on to study accounting at Texas A & I Kingsville, Texas.
Susan married...
Faye Elizabeth Woods Otsuki
Jul 26, 2020
Faye Elizabeth Woods Otsuki passed away at home on July 26, 2020 in Houston, TX with her beloved family by her side. Born September 13, 1932 to Edith and Henry Woods in San Benito, TX, Faye lived a life full of grace and love. As the second oldest of six children, Faye took charge of things from the start...
Rebeca Cantu
Jul 26, 2020
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8
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Ralph Tryka
Jul 25, 2020
Ralph E. Tryka, 73, of Rio Hondo, TX passed away Saturday, July 25 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas after a short battle with leukemia.
He was born in Butler, PA to Felix and Elsie Brown Tryka. He graduated from Butler H.S. Ralph worked at Armco Steel Corp until he retired in 1996. He was...
Dr. Anthony James Cavazos, M.D.
Jul 25, 2020
Anthony James Cavazos, M.D., 63, passed away on July 25, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born to the late Trinidad and Lillian Carranza Cavazos on October 28, 1956 in Azores, Portugal.
In his youth, Anthony attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement attainable in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts of...
Maria Elena (Montes) De Jesus
Jul 25, 2020
Maria Elena “Nena” Montes De Jesus, 52, passed peacefully from this life on July 23, 2020. She was born to Jose and Ramona Corona Montes on August 18, 1967 in San Benito, Texas.
Maria Elena enjoyed working with children and, for many years, was employed by San Benito CISD and Los Fresnos CISD as paraprofessional. After leaving...
Karen Lizeth Orantes Gonzalez
Jul 24, 2020
Karen Lizeth Orantes Gonzalez, 30, died on July 24, 2020 in a car accident near Schulenburg, Texas. She was born on October 20, 1989 to Hilda Luz Gonzalez Orantes and Rafael Orantes in Weslaco, Texas.
She was a graduate of San Benito High School and was employed as a Marketer with a dental office in the Dallas-Ft....
Doris Jean Kidd
Jul 24, 2020
On July 24, 2020, as our family was preparing for our weekly Friday dinner at her home, Doris Jean Kidd passed from this life in Harlingen, Texas to her Heavenly home. Jean was born to George and Cordie (Scoggins) Labar in Hornbeck, Louisiana on November 7, 1929. She moved with her parents to Hardin Ranch near Harlingen...
B. Bruce Snider
Jul 23, 2020
B. Bruce Snider, 89 was living in Harlingen, TX when he quietly passed in his sleep July 23rd at 2:30pm, in the care and loving supervision at Treasure Hills Residential Care Home.
Born on January 13th, 1931 in Magnolia, Arkansas to Haskell and Fannie Snider. He was the youngest of six children: two brothers and three sisters....
SSgt. Heriberto "Beto" Rivas, Jr.
Jul 22, 2020
SSgt. Heriberto “Beto” Rivas, Jr., 70, passed away on July 22, 2020 after brief illness. He was born to the late Heriberto Rivas, Sr. and Angela Lopez on March 31, 1950 on the Cuatro Milpas Ranch (Delmita, Texas).
Heriberto proudly served in the U.S. Army and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a combat veteran...
Armando Huerta
Jul 22, 2020
San Juan – Armando Huerta, Jr., 56, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at DHR COVID Unit. Armando was born on September 26, 1963 in San Benito, Texas to Armando Huerta and Carmen Flores Huerta.
Armando is preceded in death by his parents. Armando is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Marvin Huerta, and his 2 children,...
Paulina Cerda Renteria
Jul 21, 2020
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Jason H Finch
Jul 21, 2020
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Arlys Jean Danbom
Jul 21, 2020
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Avaristo Alvarez, Jr.
Jul 20, 2020
Avaristo Alvarez, Jr. (51), passed away in his sleep on July 20, 2020 at his home in Los Fresnos. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 27, 1969.
Throughout his life, Avaristo served his community as a peace officer for the Constable’s Office in San Benito, Texas and the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department.
Avaristo...
Edwardo "Eddie" Varela
Jul 19, 2020
Edwardo Varela, 63, passed away on July 19, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on November 23, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Roberto Varela, Sr. and Adelaida M. Gonzalez.
He was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1976. Edward was an avid fan of Greyhound football and would travel...
Rene Flores
Jul 19, 2020
Rene Flores, of San Benito, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on July 19, 2020. He was born to the late Vicente and Margarita Flores on June 7, 1942. He was a lifelong Greyhound and proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1962. He retired from PPG Industries after many years of service.
Rene loved...
Anatolio Gonzalez
Jul 19, 2020
Anatolio “Nato” Gonzalez, 74, passed away on July 19, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born to Juan and Rosa M. Gonzalez on July 3, 1946 in Brownsville, Texas.
Anatolio enjoyed fishing, family gatherings, finding and restoring antiques, and he loved to watch wrestling. He was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.
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