Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jul 30, 2020

Long-time Rio Hondo Postmaster and Vietnam veteran, Ruben Saenz “Papa Ruben” Flores, passed away on July 30, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born to the late Juan S. and Estephana Saenz Flores on October 15, 1945 in McAllen, Texas.

Ruben served in the U. S. Army as a Communications Specialist during the Vietnam War (1967-68)...

Jul 30, 2020

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

Jul 29, 2020

Coral June Cotton, 75, passed on July 29, 2020 in Brownsville, Texas.  She was born February 8, 1945 in McAllen, Texas to Thomas Christopher Cotten and Dorothy Lee Hawkins.

Besides her parents: Dorothy (Hawkins) & Chris Cotten, she was preceded in death by two half-sisters, Gwendolyn & Joyce; two half brothers, James Rene & William "Bill"; and...

Jul 29, 2020

Hans Jurgen “Hans” Josef Maslo was called by our Lord and Savior to his heavenly home on July 29, 2020 while he was a patient at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born in Munich, Germany on December 11, 1951 to Helmut and Maria Maslo.

Hans attended elementary school in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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,...

Jul 21, 2020

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

Jul 21, 2020

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

Jul 21, 2020

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