Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

May 22, 2019

Joyce Claudette Elders Taylor, age 83, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 22, 2019. She was formerly from Fort Worth, Texas as well as Ruidoso and Las Cruces, New Mexico. At the time of her passing she resided in Rio Hondo, Texas.

Joyce and her husband John can be remembered as a...

May 22, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Ginger E. Ferrell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 20, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Robert N. Ross. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 19, 2019

Juanita A. Ramirez, of San Benito, Texas, went Home to be with her Lord on May 19, 2019.  Born in San Benito on December 25, 1928, Juanita was the daughter of the late Albino and Dionicia Gaytan Arguelles.

Her husband, Antonio Ramirez, Sr., son, Juan Guadalupe Ramirez, sister, Consuelo Hernandez, brother, Alvino Arguelles, her parents, and numerous...

May 19, 2019

Dorothy Helen Mackey Callen, 90, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Dorothy was born in Butler, PA on May 12, 1929 to Albert and Edith Mackey.  She married Walter E. Callen (deceased) on February 18, 1949 and moved to Harlingen, TX in 1953.

Dorothy was employed at HEB for 27 yrs., Valley Postal Connection for...

May 16, 2019

Patrick J. Lohf passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Patrick was born on July 7, 1941 in Davenport, Iowa to Myron and Edith Lohf. He grew up in Davenport and had lived in Brownsville for many years.

He is survived by several siblings and was preceded in death by his...

May 15, 2019

Dr. Leopoldo A. Coronado passed on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the age of 76. He was the devoted and trusting husband of Suzanne Reynolds Coronado and loving father of Anna Coronado Vega and Laura Coronado. Fondly loved brother of Julia C. Bromley (Larry), Severa C. Cavazos (Jose Carlos), and Alejandro G. Coronado (Alma). Admired uncle of nephews, Enrique...

May 11, 2019

Katherine was born October 29, 1956 in Star City Arkansas to parents Dorothy Sue and Clay Duwain Crabtree. Kathy was known by family and close friends as Sissy. While in White Hall High School, she was in the band and also a cheerleader. As a budding political activist, her high school extensive scrapbook of the Watergate hearings earned her...

May 9, 2019

Esequiel “Zeke” Aguirre Cisneros, of San Benito, passed away in Houston on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the age of 71.

Born to Esequiel Cisneros, Sr. and Dolores Aguirre Jaramillo on January 9, 1948 in Harlingen, Texas.  He proudly served in the U. S. Army where he attained the rank of Specialist 5 and saw combat in...

May 8, 2019

Ubaldo T. Gonzales 80 passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019.  He was born on November 5, 1938 in Las Yescas, Texas to Manuel & Beatriz Tijerina Gonzales.

Ubaldo was a graduate of San Benito High School, and a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Lebanon Conflict.  He had a love for horse racing, hunting, fishing and antiquing....

May 6, 2019

Josephine Solis, 97, entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2019 in Harlingen, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ninfa C. Flores, her parents, her sisters, Juanita Garcia and Ophelia Champion, and multiple other relatives.

She is survived by her two daughters, Rose Marie Tamayo of Indiana and Minnie C. Contreras of...

May 5, 2019

Deborah “Debbie’ Sue Wagner, 64 of Harlingen, Texas passed away on May 5, 2019 at her home in Harlingen, Texas.  Debbie was born on March 28, 1955 in San Benito, Texas to Harvey and Lucille Horton.  Debbie was the youngest of 5 children.  She grew up in Combes, Texas and graduated from Harlingen High School.

Debbie is...

May 5, 2019

Mitchell "Mitch" K. Henken, 63, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019.

A memorial service for Mitch will be held at the 8th & Harrison Church of Christ in Harlingen, 6:00 PM, Wednesday, May 8, 2019.  Graveside services will be held in Woodruff, SC on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

In lieu of flowers the family request...

May 4, 2019

Lynn Marie Poulsen Siem, a nurse, mother, grandmother, beachcomber and bibliophile, died May 4, 2019 at home in Harlingen, Texas, after a brief illness. She was 64.

A private celebration of life service will be held in August at Indian Shores Beach in Florida with her loved ones.

Lynn was born and raised in Chicago...

May 4, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Lynn Marie Siem. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 4, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Joseph W. Plomin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 2, 2019

Jose C. Guajardo, 95, passed away May 2, 2019.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 4th at 1:00 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.  Burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial...

May 1, 2019

Janet Charvat, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away in Harlingen, Texas on May 1st, 2019.  Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Loyd and Mervie Hale during the Great Depression.  She was grounded in a strong faith in The Lord, knew the value of hard work, and had a genuine appreciation for life.

Mom was devoted to her family...

Apr 29, 2019

Marcelina Ortega Marin 84 passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born on July 17, 1934 in Brownsville to Guadalupe S, Ortega, Sr. & Santos Ramos Ortega.

Marcelina was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in San Benito.

Preceded in death by siblings: Andrea O. Juarez, Guadalupe (Chato) Ortega, Jr., Roberto Ortega,...

Apr 28, 2019

Eddie Joe Bartnesky, Sr, age 86, passed from this life and into the arms of our Lord on April 28, 2019 surrounded by the love of his family.

Eddie was born on March 13, 1933 in Donna, Texas to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bartnesky.  Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary, and his...