Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Whiz May
Jan 6, 2025
Ella Katheryn (Sparks) May went to be with her Lord and Savior into eternal glory on January 6, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, William Edward (Eddie) May, brother Sam Sparks, numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. She is survived by her only child, Jayre Dianne May-Vicars (Buster) of Bayview, her only grandchild, Annlyn Alysse May...
Dora Maria Gonzales
Jan 6, 2025
Dora Maria Gonzales, 83, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born March 4, 1941, in La Rancheria in Rio Hondo, Texas to Guadalupe S. Ortega and Santos Ramos Ortega.
Dora was a graduate of Texas State Technical Institute (T.S.T.I.) where she studied bookkeeping. She dedicated over 30 years of her career as a bookkeeper with...
Rodolfo Longoria
Jan 5, 2025
Rodolfo Longoria Sr., age 73, peacefully passed away on January 5, 2025, in Olmito, Texas. He was born on October 26, 1951, in San Benito, Texas, to Yrineo and Angelita Longoria.
Rodolfo dedicated over 50 years to a distinguished career as a truck driver, proudly holding a Commercial Driver’s License. He was a baptized member of the Catholic faith and served...
Ninfa Rodriguez Cardenas
Dec 30, 2024
Ninfa Rodriguez Cardenas, age 90, of Los Fresnos, Texas, entered peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Ninfa was born on July 22, 1934, in Olmito, Texas, to Alfonso and Estela Rodriguez. She grew up in Los Fresnos, later moved to Baytown, Texas, and eventually returned to Los Fresnos, where she spent her later years.
A proud...
Benjamin M. Yudesis
Dec 26, 2024
Benjamin M. “Judge” Yudesis passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.
He is survived by his loving family, including his sister Anne (Richard); nieces Leah (Jason) and Sarah (Ian) and nephew Joel (Susan); grandnieces and grandnephews Aviva, Solomon, Noah, Elijah, Gabriel, Oscar, Marceline, Katherine, and Alexandra; stepchildren Jonathan (Mary) and Lorri (Jay);...
Tamara Lynn Carpena
Dec 24, 2024
Tamara Lynn Carpena, age 21, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas. Born on October 22, 2003, in Phoenix, Arizona, she was the beloved daughter of Hector Alfonso Carpena Jr. and Felicia Lynn Hill. Tamara was a proud graduate of Harlingen High School.
Tamara had a vibrant personality and enjoyed a variety of activities that brought her joy. She...
Vera R. Gilbert
Dec 23, 2024
Vera Rebecca “Peggy” Gilbert passed away peacefully just one day shy of her 97th birthday. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on December 24, 1927, and met the Lord on December 23, 2024.
A devout Christian, Peggy held a strong faith that guided her throughout her life. She will be remembered fondly for her love of roosters; her collection was impressive...
Carolyn G. Burks
Dec 21, 2024
Carolyn Ann Groman Burks died at the age 54 at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen Texas on Saturday December 21, 2024. Carolyn was born in Weslaco Texas on February 22, 1970, to parents Paul and Elena Groman.
She and her younger sister Rachel grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and often made mission trips to Mexico. On May 29, 1999,...
Harold Lloyd Chesshir Jr.
Dec 21, 2024
Harold “Hal” Lloyd Chesshir Jr.
“Pops”
4/22/1957 – 12/21/2024
Hal was preceded in death by his beloved father Harold, son Brad and sweet sister Jamie
He leaves behind a big and beautiful family that loves and misses him dearly
His wife Cathi, his mother Bert, son Bubba (Harold lll), son Blaine and his wife Brittany, daughter Katie and her husband Garrett, Sisters Jackie, and Tracie...
James Dunn Russell
Dec 21, 2024
James Dunn Russell died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.
James was a Rio Grande Valley native, born on May 22, 1938, to Martha and Frank Russell of San Benito. He grew up going to school in the lower Rio Grande Valley but graduated from high school at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin. He graduated...
Mark J. Kunkel
Dec 19, 2024
Mark J. Kunkel, age 70, of Weslaco, Texas and Big Lake, Minnesota passed away on December 19, 2024, at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas, as a result of a brain aneurysm. A Celebration of Life is set for July 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Carefree Country Club, Big Lake.
Mark was born June 7, 1954, in St. Cloud, Minnesota...
Reynaldo Diaz
Dec 9, 2024
Reynaldo Diaz, a devoted son, brother, and father, passed away on December 9, 2024, at the age of 60. Born on November 27, 1964, Reynaldo lived a life of service, adventure, and love.
A proud Veteran, Reynaldo served in the United States Army (6 years). He then dedicated his career to public service. He began with the San Benito Police Department...
Elva Guzman
Dec 5, 2024
Elva Guzman, 63, passed away peacefully on December 5,2024, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on September 29, 1961, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Elva lived a life marked by devotion and generosity.
A devoted housewife, Elva was an active member of Sacred Heart Church in Los Indios, Texas. She was known for her warmth and kindness, qualities that touched the lives of everyone...
Amanda Ann Morin
Dec 3, 2024
Amanda Ann Morin, aged 38, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on February 10, 1986, in Harlingen, Texas to Gabriel and Diana Pena.
Amanda earned her Bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) and a Master's degree in Counseling. She was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and cherished her faith deeply. In her...
Hector Sandoval, Sr.
Dec 2, 2024
Mr. Hector B. Sandoval was born on October 18, 1940, in Mexico to a Spaniard named Juan Sandoval and to a Tejana named Magdalena Buenrostro. He lived a full 84 years and passed away early Monday morning while sleeping at home in El Calaboz, Texas.
Mr. Sandoval spent his adult life working hard to provide for his family, retiring after working...
Raul Montalvo
Nov 24, 2024
Raul Montalvo, 87, of San Benito, TX, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas.
Born on August 28, 1937, in San Benito, Raul was the son of Rosario Montalvo and Ignacia Nerio Montalvo. Tragically, his father passed away when Raul was just three years old. His mother worked tirelessly to support him and his four sisters, instilling in...
Joe A. Jackson
Nov 21, 2024
Joe A. Jackson, 80, of Harlingen, Texas passed away into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his home at Golden Palms Retirement Center.
Joe was born on January 18, 1944, the youngest son of Edward and Muriel Reason Jackson of Mannon, Illinois. A special Recognition to Uncle Keith and Lela Reason who helped to raise Joe after...
Darlene Bushmaker
Nov 19, 2024
Darlene Rosalie (Grose) Bushmaker, aged 82, passed away on November 19, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on April 12, 1942, in Waseca, Minnesota, to Melvin and Hazel Grose.
Darlene received her early education in Waseca and graduated from Janesville Public Schools in 1960. She furthered her studies at Mankato State College, where she earned her degree in 1965.
On March...
