Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 28, 2019

On March 28th 2019,  Arthur Alvin Buff, Jr,  loving husband,  and father of 7 children, passed away peacefully at his residence.

Art was born in Brooklyn, New York to Arthur and Edythe (Dugan) Buff.  He grew up in Forest Hills, New York, along with his sister, Jean Norton, brother Bruce Buff and sister Edythe Gallagher.

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Mar 27, 2019

Minnie Goettel, 84, was born on July 2, 1934 in Mertens, Texas and passed away at her Harlingen residence on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 with her daughter, D'Etta at her side.  She moved with her family in 1937 to Mercedes, Texas where she attended school.  She attended high school in Harlingen up to the 11th grade.  Minnie was the...

Mar 26, 2019

Lorenzo Frank Tait (Herrera Aguilera) left us early Tuesday morning at Retama Manor surrounded by family. Lorenzo was born on July 7, 1932 in Durango, Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his biological parents Juan and Fransisca Herrera Aguilera as well as his adopted family Albert and Louis Tait.  Lorenzo is survived by his wife Maggie...

Mar 24, 2019

Jerry Barrett aka Mr. Dr. Dodson, 70, a former medical administrator at Rio Hondo Medicine and Los Fresnos Medicine, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019, surrounded by his loving family in San Benito, Texas.

The devoted father of Esther Dodson leaves behind his loving companion, Cheryl Dodson and is survived by 8 children, 16 grandchildren, 7...

Mar 23, 2019

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

Mar 20, 2019

Randy J. Tope, Sr, 75, passed away on March 20, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.

Randy was born June 3, 1943 in Steubenville, OH to Joseph and Patty (Couch) Tope.

Survivors include his  wife Elizabeth Tope, son Randy Tope, Jr. (Christy), daughter Kim Hicks (Jeff), brother Marsh Tope (Pam), sister Tamara Yarnell...

Mar 19, 2019

Garcia, Patricia Ann, age 85 of Harlingen, Texas passed away March 19, 2019 at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas.  Born May 19, 1933 in Murphysboro, Illinois.  Patti graduated from Elgin High School in Elgin, Illinois in 1951.  She attended college at the University of Illinois and Sinclair Community College.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 18, 2019

Dana Gaye Norman was 75 when she passed away at Harlingen Medical Center on March 18th, 2019.  She was born May 17, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was a registered nurse and a graduate of Mo. Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dana served in the USAF/Nurse Corp as a 1st Lt. at Lackland...

Mar 18, 2019

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

Mar 17, 2019

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

Mar 17, 2019

Henry Philip Roberts, age 67, passed away on March 17, 2019.  He was born in Nassau, Bahamas, on May 5th, 1951 to Percy and Audrey Roberts.  To say Henry accomplished a lot in his life would be an understatement.  An example of the American Dream would better suffice.  A peace officer, semi-pro wrestler, entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, philanthropist, husband, father,...

Mar 15, 2019

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

Mar 15, 2019

Ruben Garcia Cantu, 68, passed away on March 15, 2019.  A native of San Benito, TX, Ruben was born to Santiago Cantu, Sr. and Humbelina Trevino Cantu on May 9, 1950.

He was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1970 and was a life-long, die-hard Greyhounds fan.  Ruben grew up on the Cantu...

Mar 14, 2019

Guadalupe Gonzales Sanchez entered into eternal rest on March 14, 2019.  She was born in San Benito, TX to Aurelio Gonzales, Sr. and Virginia Gonzales on November 20, 1949.

Guadalupe loved being a homemaker, spending time with her grandchildren, and playing bingo.  She was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church....

Mar 14, 2019

Seferino Ybarra, Jr. 64 passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at home surrounded by family.  He was born in San Benito on June 13, 1954 to Seferino & Maria Elia Adame Ybarra, Sr.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Seferino had a love for music. He loved being around family, especially his grandchildren.

Mar 13, 2019

Cielo Mari De Luna passed away on March 13, 2019. Her parents are Eduardo De Luna & Taryn Marie Herrera.

She is survived by her parents Eduardo & Taryn; siblings: Tristan Alexander Martinez (9), Nathan De Luna (7), Emma Marie De Luna (5), Easton Tate De Luna (3), and Allani Marie De Luna (2);Maria I. Maldonado (grandma),...

Mar 12, 2019

Longtime San Benito resident, Anthony Martin Petrovics, 99, passed away on March 12, 2019.  He was born to Anton Petrovics and Elizabeth Holtz on November 11, 1919 in Temesvar, Romania (Austria).

Anthony served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard a tank landing ship, the USS LST-1015, and attained the rank of Ship’s Cook Second...

Mar 12, 2019

Debra Ann Vela 47 passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family.  She was born in San Benito on April 16, 1971 to Juan & Maria Ellen Vela.

Debra was a woman of faith and a person that enjoyed online shopping and fashion.

She is preceded in death by her...

Mar 12, 2019

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

Mar 9, 2019

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