Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 10, 2019

Thomas A. Nack Sr of Port Isabel, TX passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 74 years old.

He was born on May 14, 1945 in Sheboygan, WI to the late Alvin and Anita Nack. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings...

Sep 9, 2019

Bernadine “Bernie” Schmieder was 81 years old and living in Laguna Vista, TX when she passed away on September 9, 2019. (3 days shy of her 82nd Birthday)

She was born in Illinois to parents Donald and June Craigmiles.  Bernie has three siblings.

Bernie is survived by her two sons Mike Schmieder, Bret Schmieder and...

Sep 8, 2019

Vicki Sue Green passed peacefully at her home in San Benito, Texas on Sunday, September 8, 2019.  She was born in Davenport, Iowa to the late John Reed Aden and the late Jane Mary Andrews Aden on July 23, 1951.

Vicki was a retired bus driver for Lakeview Schools in Battle Creek, Michigan and enjoyed bowling, camping,...

Sep 8, 2019

Donald Joseph “Donny” Lamon passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the age of 71.

Donny was born on March 6th, 1948 to Garthel and Ethel Lamon of Combes, TX.  Donny is survived by his children Michael (Tracy) Lamon of Harlingen and Dallas (Ryan) Thomason of San Marcos; his grandchildren, Hunter Lamon of College Station; Lillian...

Sep 6, 2019

Peter Michael Douglas, III, 70, a son of the late Peter Michael Douglas, Jr. and Barbara Christina Douglas, passed away at his home in Harlingen, Texas of natural causes on Friday, September 6, 2019; one month after losing his beloved wife, Norma Duvall Douglas.

A 1967 graduate of Phillipsburg Catholic, Peter was an active member of St....

Sep 6, 2019

Melissa Frederick Sparks, 64, returned to her heavenly home on September 6, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Melissa was born in Fort Worth, TX on June 10, 1955. She is survived by her husband, John Sparks; her mother, Marguerite Frederick, her sister, Martha Frederick; her lifelong friend, Mary Martha Richter; The Sparks Family; and her beloved...

Sep 6, 2019

Enrique R. Esquivel peacefully passed from this life on Friday, September 6, 2019 at his home in Rio Hondo, Texas.  He was born to the Hipolito Esquivel and Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez Esquivel on October 3, 1947 in Rio Hondo.

Enrique was a high school graduate, held an associate degree in Welding and Pipefitting, and was a retired...

Sep 4, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for L. M. Newberry. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 1, 2019

Irene Adair Grissom from Harlingen, TX passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the age of 82.  She died surrounded by family at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

She was born on August 7, 1937 in La Feria, TX.  Irene was the daughter of Zelma Irene Damewood and Walter Floyd Voorhes.  She had five siblings: Lewis Voorhes,...

Sep 1, 2019

After a life full of adventure, James Ray Bobo, “Jim”, began his eternal adventure when he left this world at Valley Baptist Medical Center on Sunday, September 1, at the age of 91, following a heart attack complicated by pneumonia.   He is survived by his wife of seven years, Velma Wineinger Lervold Bobo of Harlingen.

Jim was...

Aug 30, 2019

James C. Kennedy passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home in Harlingen, TX.  He was 80 years old.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty with whom they had 2 girls Denise Dunlevy of Harlingen, TX and Crystal (and husband Dennis) Wilkins of Arlington, TX.

The way he died...

Aug 27, 2019

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

Aug 26, 2019

Anita Amaya was born on March 21, 1925 and went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jose Cruz Amaya, Sr., sons Jose Cruz Amaya, Jr. and Edelmiro Amaya, daughter Annie Amaya Rivera, and grandson Jose Cruz Amaya, III.

She is loved...

Aug 23, 2019

Richard Lee Brink went to join other San Benito High graduates of the Class of 1948, who had preceded him in going to heaven, on Friday, August 23, 2019.

Richard was born on March 10, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Brink and was 88 years old.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. ...

Aug 22, 2019

Imelda Longoria, 50, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019.  She was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico on April 1, 1969 to Pedro Moreno Villaseñor & Francisca Villaseñor.

Imelda was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and enjoyed walking around the Resaca.

Her mother, Francisca Moreno de Villaseñor, preceded Imelda in death.

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Aug 22, 2019

Raymundo Barron will be laid to rest with full military honors on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission.

Aug 21, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Nicolas P. Castro. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 20, 2019

Dora Juarez Martin was 84 years old and living in San Antonio when she died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 of a Massive Coronary at Silver Creek Manor in San Antonio.

Born on July 27, 1935 in San Benito, Dora enjoyed photography and dancing.  In later years she took up sewing and became a skilled seamstress. Married...

Aug 17, 2019

Minnie Mable Todd Buford, 100, passed away at The Spear Home in Harlingen, on Saturday, August 17th, 2019, just in time to go dancing.

She was born in Brock, NE on June 12, 1919.  In 1936, she graduated from Hillsdale High School in Hillsdale, Wy.  She rode a horse to school, and she was a part of...

Aug 16, 2019

Thomas Odell James went to be with his Lord and Savior 16 August 2019.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and overall outdoorsman, but most of all, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Ramirez James in 1996 and together they laughed, loved and lived life to the...