Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Lawrence Ainsworth
Jan 16, 2020
Lawrence Ainsworth, 64, passed away peacefully in his home in Harlingen, on the evening of January 16, 2020.
He was born on August 1, 1955 in Harlingen, son of Harrell and Sue Ainsworth. Larry attended Harlingen High School with the graduating class of 1973 and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force. Larry then worked...
Gerardo "Jerry" Gonzalez
Jan 15, 2020
Gerardo “Jerry” Gonzalez 75 passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Rio Hondo. Jerry was born in Mexico on October 3, 1944 to Desiderio Almaguer & Angela Gonzalez
Jerry was a long time Choir member at Assumption Catholic Church and attended St. Helen Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing his guitar especially when playing at church. Jerry...
Javier De La Fuente
Jan 11, 2020
Javier De La Fuente 51 passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 in San Benito. He was born on December 22, 1968 in San Benito to Roberto C. & Guadalupe O. De La Fuente.
Javier received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Texas A&I University and was a Certified Counselor. He was a retired teacher from...
Juanita T. Garza
Jan 11, 2020
Juanita Trevino Garza, age 84, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on the morning of January 11, 2020 as a result of complications from pneumonia and kidney cancer. She was born in San Benito, Texas on June 9, 1935 to Juanita and Pablo Trevino.
Janie, as she was affectionately known, graduated from San Benito High School in...
Wellyn D. Shriver
Jan 9, 2020
A tribute is not available at this time for Wellyn D. Shriver. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
G.W. Allison
Jan 9, 2020
George Walter Allison, Sr. known as GW by many, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2020. George was an avid hunter and fisherman and an amazing craftsman. His 42-year career with HEB made him well very known in the community. George is survived by his wife, Annie, of 15 years; sons, George Walter Allison,...
Paula J. Smith
Jan 8, 2020
Paula J. Smith
Rancho Viejo:
Paula was born on October 4, 1930 in Seminole, Oklahoma. She lived in Dallas for many years and moved to the Rio Grande Valley over 40 years ago.
Paula was a successful businesswoman in the Valley and a board member of the Gladys Porter Zoo (Valley Zoological Endowment)....
Hal L. Wyrick
Jan 8, 2020
Haldon Lamb (Hal) Wyrick, age 73, of Harlingen, TX, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Sunshine Haven with his family by his side.
A “Firecracker” Baby, Hal was born in Greentown, Indiana on July 4th, 1946 to farming parents, Don and Eloise. Upon high school graduation, he promptly joined the U.S. Air...
Margaret "Joanne" Wilkes
Jan 7, 2020
Margaret “Joanne” Wilkes, age 73 of Harlingen, Texas, formerly of Luverne, Alabama went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. She was born to Wilma (Farrior) Revel and M.L. Mills on January 1, 1947 in Louisville, Mississippi.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Paul Wilkes, and two...
Octaviano "Toby" Torres, Jr.
Jan 3, 2020
Octaviano “Toby” Torres Jr. 47 passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 surrounded by family. Toby was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 15, 1972 to Octaviano Torres Sr. & Elvia Benavidez Torres.
Toby’s enjoyment in life was spending time with family and doing everything with his grandkids.
Toby was preceded in death by...
Judy L. Swayze
Jan 2, 2020
Judith (aka Judy, Judes, Pootie) Louise Allen Swayze was 82 living in Harlingen when she passed away in her home on January 2, 2020 at 9:42pm with her family by her side. She was born on February 2, 1937 to Charles Allen and Vera Louise St. Pierre.
Judy is survived by her daughter Lorie Melody Swayze-Birschbach (Jim),...
Edward E Bohnwagner
Jan 1, 2020
Edward E. Bohnwagner Jr. Age 91, of Wallingford CT, Alton, IL, and Harlingen TX died peacefully January 1, 2020.
He was manager of sales administration of the Winchester division of Olin Corporation where he was employed for 44 years. He retired in 1994. He was a charter member of the Inter-County CT and the St. Louis Gateway...
Richard L. Closson
Dec 31, 2019
A tribute is not available at this time for Richard L. Closson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Gary Allen Knight
Dec 29, 2019
Gary Allen Knight passed away on December 29, 2019 at the age of 60.
Gary is preceded in death by his brother Ric Knight, and his grandparents Bob and Normah Knight.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 11 years Carol Evans-Knight, parents Bob and Frances Knight, his daughter Sumer Knight Polley (Eric Polley,...
Mateo G. "Toto" Mancillas, Jr.
Dec 28, 2019
Mateo G. “Toto” Mancillas, Jr., 92, a longtime resident of San Benito, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on December 28, 2019 at San Marcos Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in San Marcos, Texas.
Mateo proudly served his country in the U. S. Army towards the end of World War II and was awarded the World War II...
George L. Eubanks
Dec 28, 2019
George Lynn Eubanks was 58 and living in Harlingen, TX when he died on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.
He was born in Harlingen, TX to parents Jim and Virginia Eubanks in January of 1961. They grew up in Santa Rosa, TX where the family owned farmland. He attended Santa Rosa High School...
Jeanette M. Hoverson
Dec 23, 2019
Jeanette Mundell Hoverson, 75, passed away after a brief struggle with cancer on December 23, 2019 while cared for by her loving family. Jeanette was born April 8, 1944 to parents Thomas and Rita Mundell in Ohio. She met her husband, Marshall, in Puerto Rico and they were married on April 20th of 1968. They have 3 children who...
Eduardo "Lalo" R. Benavides
Dec 20, 2019
Heaven has gained another angel. Our Lord welcomed our awesome loving Husband/Daddy into Paradise on Friday, December 20, 2019. We thank God for Blessing us with him for 82 years, and the privilege of being at his bedside as we said our last farewell. Thank you God. We love you Lalo/Daddy, forever in our hearts.
Mr. Benavides...
Higinio Cruz Guerrero
Dec 16, 2019
Higinio Cruz Guerrero 85 passed away on December 16, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born in El Orgono, Mexico on January 12, 1934 to Bartolo & Cidronia Cruz Guerrero.
Higinio was a Rancher and Farmer all his life. He enjoyed raising cattle and going on trips, especially trips that involved airplanes. Higinio was...
Verna K. Young
Dec 14, 2019
Verna Young died peacefully on December 14, 2019, at her home in Combes, Texas. She was 88 years old.
Mrs. Young was born in Cameron County to Lawrence and Bernice King and grew up in the farming community of Primera. She graduated from Wilson Tract High School, later consolidated into the Harlingen School District, and from Baylor...
