Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Nov 6, 2024

Boyd Onderdonk, 72, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, staying true to his style of an “Irish Goodbye” going suddenly and quickly. Boyd made his grand entrance to the world on June 2, 1952, in Harlingen, Texas, and eventually traded in his Texas boots for sandy shores, passing away in Laguna Vista near South Padre Island which always had his...

Nov 5, 2024

Elaine H. Krueger, age 90, of Harlingen, TX, passed away on November 5, 2024. Born on March 24, 1934, in Minneapolis, MN to John and Lillian Hunt.

Elaine was a proud graduate of Columbia Heights High School, where she was honored as the Valedictorian. She went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Augsburg College. Her professional career spanned over 20...

Nov 1, 2024

John O. Garner, aged 83, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, at his residence in San Antonio.

John was born on December 16, 1940, in Abilene, Texas, to J. Arlie and Melba Larue Garner. He completed his high school education at Abilene High School in 1959 and went on to graduate from McMurry University in 1966.

Following his graduation, John embarked...

Oct 27, 2024

Agripina Gonzalez, 85, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born June 23, 1939, in San Nicolas Tolentino, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Roque Hernandez and Petra Torres Hernandez.

A devoted member of her community, Agripina served as a Catechist at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos for many years. She had a passion for...

Oct 23, 2024

Dr. Earl C. Wellington, 82, passed away on October 23, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. Earl was a devoted husband and father who dedicated his life to improving the lives of others.

Earl was born on September 27, 1942, in El Reno, Oklahoma, and grew up in upstate New York. Earl attended Cornell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts. He...

Oct 21, 2024

Cayetano Villarreal entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 21, 2024. 

The Villarreal family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 7 o’clock Monday evening. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 29, 2024,...

Oct 19, 2024

Juana Saldana Herrera, 90, passed away peacefully October 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas. She was born May 6, 1934, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Esteban Saldana and Socorro Gutierrez Saldana.

Throughout her life, Juana dedicated 20 years to serving as a hotel housekeeper and provider, roles that reflected her commitment to caring for others. In 1999, she proudly became a U.S....

Oct 17, 2024

Luke 1:45- “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her”.

Dolores Y. “Lola” Najera was born April 4th, 1939, in San Benito Texas to Pedro and Herlinda Ybarra also of San Benito. A lifelong resident of the Resaca City, Dolores will always be remembered for her unwavering Catholic faith and her devotion to her...

Oct 13, 2024

Charlene M. Garrison, 78, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born September 6, 1946, in Galveston, Texas to Charles William Marquis and Lannie G. Roach Marquis.

Charlene dedicated much of her professional life to St. Albans Episcopal Day School before becoming the owner and bookkeeper for Hurricane Fence Company, where she served for over 20...

Oct 11, 2024

Steve Gerber went to his Lord on October 11, 2024. Steve was born in New York, New York on October 31, 1945. 

Steve joined the Boy Scouts of America as soon as he could join the Cub Scouts. He was active in Scouting advancing to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in the Order of the...

Oct 11, 2024

Michael Rudolph Anderson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to our Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024, after a long, difficult battle with diabetes. 

Michael was born January 6, 1945, to Martha and Clarence Anderson in Austin, Texas. Proudly raised in Sebastian, Texas, he was educated in the Jesuit tradition by the Catholic Church. Michael spent his years of higher...

Oct 10, 2024

Captain Riles Cecil Steussy of Raymondville, Texas and longtime resident of Port Mansfield, Texas, at the age of 64 was ushered into heaven on Thursday, October 10, 2024, after his battle with cancer. Riles was born in Houston, Texas on December 5, 1959, to Howard and Ima Steussy. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a loving husband,...

Oct 6, 2024

Jean Clairice Duncan (née Landers) was born in Houston, Texas on November 2, 1942, to Clairice Vickrey & Hendricks William “Buck” Landers. She passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, just a few weeks shy of her 82nd birthday in Harlingen, Texas.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Jimmy Duncan as well as her children: Sheri Jean...

Oct 3, 2024

Betty Porter Robertson, aged 94, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 3, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on February 27, 1930, Betty dedicated much of her life to her family and her faith. 

Betty graduated from Russell High School and furthered her education at Ashland Jr. College. She built her career at Tropical Savings and Loan and Harlingen...

Oct 3, 2024

Mary Letha Wheatley Stringfield, 97 of Harlingen, Texas graduated to heaven Octobre 3, 2024. Mary was born on April 24 1927 in Harlingen Texas to Alonzo Thomas and Hettie Alice Withers. 

Mary’s early years were spent growing up with her six brothers and sisters out on the family farm in the Harlingen area known as Stuart Place. After graduating from Tivy...

Oct 2, 2024

Sofia Guajardo Gomez, born on September 18, 1928, passed away peacefully at her home in Los Fresnos, Texas, on October 2, 2024, at the age of 96.

Sofia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emeterio Gomez, with whom she shared 53 years, and her cherished children: Manuel Gomez, Leonel Gomez, and Ana Maria "Anita" Longoria.

Sofia is survived by her...

Oct 1, 2024

Antonio “Tony” Cantu, 55, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born September 9, 1969, in Brownsville, Texas to Armando and Maria Luisa Cantu.

He was preceded in death by his father, Armando Cantu and his brother, Hector Cantu.

Left to treasure Tony’s memory is his mother, Maria Luisa Cantu; his life partner, Rolando “Rolli” Martinez, and...

Sep 30, 2024

Sep 29, 2024

No local services will be held.

Sep 28, 2024

Porfirio Diaz, 78, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on December 12, 1945, in La Paloma, Texas, he was the son of Jose and Esperanza Diaz.

Porfirio dedicated 27 years to the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Maintenance Department, where he served as foreman until his retirement. His commitment to his work exemplified his strong...