Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Feb 10, 2020

Larry Ray Pierce, 65, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Larry was born on June 4, 1954 in Davenport, Iowa to Alvin Ray Pierce and Lelia Ada Milem. He graduated from Harlingen High in 1974. Larry was employed with Airs Company for 38 years where he became proficient...

Feb 7, 2020

William Kavanaugh Francis II, 77, passed away on February 7, 2020, in Houston, TX. Kavanaugh, born July 28, 1942, in Memphis, TN, was the son of William Kavanaugh Francis and Sara Jo Little Francis. His early years were spent in Tuscaloosa, AL, before moving with his family to El Centro, CA, where he graduated from high school. An Eagle...

Feb 5, 2020

Modesto G. Gonzalez passed away on February 5, 2020, at the age of 83.  He was born in Mexico on July 18, 1936, to Mateo and Petra Gomez Gonzalez.

His sister Guadalupe (Alejandro) Cavazos precedes him in death.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 56 years, Rosita Gonzalez. He is also survived...

Feb 5, 2020

Hermenejildo G. Zuniga, Jr. passed away on February 5, 2020 at the age of 79.  He was born in Lozano, Texas on January 19, 1941 to Hermenejildo and Perfecta Zuniga.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Raquel Zuniga, his baby son, Rene Zuniga and his parents Hermenejildo and Perfecta Zuniga.  He is also preceded...

Feb 5, 2020

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

Feb 4, 2020

Carlos Rafael Garcia Sr., 84, passed away on February 4, 2020, at his home in Arlington, TX. Carlos was born on July 5, 1935, to Virgilio and Martha Garcia in San Benito TX. At a young age, family circumstances required him to quit school and help support his family of seven. He spent a lifetime caring for family, working...

Feb 3, 2020

Jeannie Louise Maple died at home on February 3, 2020.

Jeannie was born in Beebe, AR on July 29, 1952 to Mertha Barnett and Lawrence Barnett, Jr. She graduated from La Feria High School in 1970. On October 5, 1970, she married Kenneth Maple and they founded Kenny’s Funland Carnival that travels several states.

Jeannie...

Feb 2, 2020

Leona Lois Gregerson Walsdorf 89 passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. Leona was born in Rio Hondo on July 14, 1930 to Leonard & Elizabeth Hartl Gregerson.

Leona graduated from Harlingen High School in 1948. She retired from the USDA/ASCS/FSA after 45 years of service. She served in the FSA County Committee, Cameron County Farm Bureau Board...

Feb 1, 2020

On February 1, 2020, our Beautiful Mother, grandmother, and sister Angelita Martinez Lozano, surrounded by her loving children and caretaker Minnie went on to meet (As she would always say) her Lord Jesus and received her crown of Glory.

Mom, was a Beautiful woman, very loving, intelligent, patient, witty, had integrity, ready with a smile or hug,...

Feb 1, 2020

Robert Leo Duncan (Bob), 90, passed away peacefully at his home, Saturday, February 1, 2020. Bob was born in Haskell, Texas on August 20, 1929 and grew up in the West Texas area, spending most of his childhood in Haskell and Breckenridge, Texas. He was a fourth generation cotton ginner, having grown up helping his grandfather, Daddy Bill, at...

Jan 31, 2020

Fred L. Clark, a long time resident of South Padre Island, TX, died on January 31st, 2020 at the Golden Palms in Harlingen, Texas. He was 96 years old.

He was born on 10-08-1923 in Wichita, Kansas, the only child of Clyde and Bea Clark. They later moved to Macksville, Kansas where Fred...

Jan 29, 2020

Jana Kay Landrum, 65 years old, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 surrounded by family.  Jana was born in San Benito, Texas on September 4, 1954 to parents James Lambert Landrum and Lois Lovett Landrum both from “pioneer” families of San Benito.  As a lifelong resident of San Benito, she was known to many as a kindhearted friend. ...

Jan 28, 2020

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

Jan 26, 2020

Luis Edgar Perez 25 passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Matamoros, Mexico. Luis was born on November 25, 1994 to Luis & Adelita Marin Perez.

Luis graduated from Los Fresnos High School and then went to receive his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from UTRGV. He was a caseworker and employed by Caliburn Company...

Jan 25, 2020

Rev. Lawrence J. Klein, pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Harlingen, TX, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age of 66.

Fr. Larry was born on November 20, 1953 in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 16, 1984 by Bishop John J. Fitzpatrick.

During his...

Jan 21, 2020

Buckey Lee Turk, also known as Buck or Coach Turk, is finally face to face with his Master as of, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the age of 84. After a hard fought battle with cancer, Buck passed away at his home in Harlingen, Texas, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Buck was born on March...

Jan 18, 2020

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

Jan 18, 2020

Maria de los Angeles Moreno 79 passed away on January 18, 2020. She was born on October 1, 1940 to Miguel & Andrea Ortiz Villalobos.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Ofelia, Andrea, and Juanita; brothers Francisco, Antonio, and Guillermo.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Roberto T. Moreno, children:...

Jan 18, 2020

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

Jan 16, 2020

Barton (Buddy) Nott of Harlingen, Texas died on Thursday, January 16, 2020 of a heart attack at his home at the age of 72.

Born in Austin to Barton (Jr) and Mary Lou Nott on December 5, 1947, Barton was raised in Harlingen, Texas with his two younger brothers. A graduate of HHS, Barton attended a number...