Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 8, 2019

David Robert Friedman “Dirty Dave” resident of Port Isabel, TX. Dave was 81 years old, died March 8, 2019 at home with his wife and family by his side.  Dave was born September 23, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife Betty, his three children Denise McPartland (Terry), Bob Friedman...

Mar 7, 2019

Carmen Sandell 56 passed away at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born on January 2, 1963 in San Benito to Julio & Dominga Robles.

Carmen graduated from San Benito High School, a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and retired from Harlingen Water Works. She enjoyed softball, volleyball,...

Mar 6, 2019

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

Mar 6, 2019

Charles Laymon Cloud, 90, of Los Fresnos, Texas passed away on March 6, 2019 in Harlingen, Texas.

Charley was born on December 29, 1928 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Robert William Cloud and Elsie Faye Wilson.  He grew up on Chapman Ranch, Texas and married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy McLaughlin, in Gainesville, TX on March 16,...

Mar 5, 2019

Jose “Pepe” J. Decilos, 74, passed away March 5, 2019 surrounded by family.  He was born June 11, 1944 to Fernando and Maria Decilos.

Jose served his country with the U.S. Army.  Jose was a retired accountant and business owner. He had a love for his family, travel and people.

He was preceded in death...

Mar 5, 2019

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

Mar 4, 2019

Juan Saldivar, 94, of San Benito, TX, entered eternal life on March 4, 2019. He was born to Maria R. and Gabriel Saldivar. The eldest of eleven siblings, Juan was described at the Patriarch and Disciplinarian of the family whom he helped rear at the family ranch “La Coyota”.

A true cowboy at heart, in his younger...

Mar 4, 2019

Betty Goodman went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2019 after a period of declining health. She is now with her beloved husband Johnny who preceded her in 2013.

She is survived by her son John R. Goodman and daughter-in-law Susan of Raleigh, NC, her daughter Jeannie Burns of Harlingen, TX, her daughter...

Mar 4, 2019

Elizabeth D. Rodriguez 61 passed away Monday, March 4, 2019. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 30, 1957 to Silverio & Maria Eva De La Cruz.

Elizabeth was retired from Texas Health and Human Services and had a love for baking.

She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Rodriguez, parents...

Mar 3, 2019

Jose Jimenez Farias, of San Benito, TX, passed away on March 3, 2019 at the age of 97.  He was born on February 28, 1922 to Angel Farias Hinojosa and Elvira Jimenez Farias in Rancho El Capote, Tamps., Mexico.

Jose loved to spend time gardening and he loved to dance.

He is survived by his...

Mar 1, 2019

Sergio Medina, 45, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 1, 2019.

Sergio was born on January 8, 1974 in Harlingen, Texas to Sara Medina and stepfather Natividad Garibay. He was a kind and humble man who helped everyone in his path.

He is preceded in death by his stepfather, aunt, Maria Isabel Angulo; and both...

Feb 28, 2019

Alonzo Chapa was born January 15, 1932 to Marina Falcon and Catarino Chapa.  He passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Harlingen Medical Center.  He is survived by children; Ricardo (Sandra) Chapa, Daniel (Esmeralda) Chapa, Maria Rivera, Elvis (Esperanza) Chapa, Linda Tapia, Rene (Aleida) Chapa, David (Veronica) Chapa; 22 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren.  His wife, Odelia Chapa and his...

Feb 28, 2019

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

Feb 28, 2019

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

Feb 21, 2019

Andrew Taylor Simmons, 29, passed away suddenly on February 21st, 2019 at his parent's home in Harlingen, TX.

Born in Harlingen on April 20th, 1989 to James C. and Laurie Graham Simmons, Taylor was the oldest of four children. He attended Harlingen High School South and the Marine Military Academy. He was currently studying to obtain his...

Feb 20, 2019

Weldon “Russell” Owen, 70, of Laguna Vista passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Valley View Memory Care Center.

Russell was born June 28, 1948 in Brownsville, TX to Dick and Pat Owen.  He married Cheryl L. Heinz on March 22, 1986.  Russell was employed with the U.S. Border Patrol and then with the Immigration and Naturalization...

Feb 20, 2019

Jose S. Garcia 69 passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born in San Benito on May 11, 1949 to Ignacio and Juana Sanchez Garcia.

Jose was a retired high school teacher having taught at Harlingen South High School.  He had a love for fishing and member of the Coastal...

Feb 19, 2019

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

Feb 14, 2019

Alfredo R. Montalvo, Jr. 92 passed away on February 14, 2019 in Meadows Place, Texas.  He was born in San Benito, Texas on June 21, 1926 to Alfredo E. Montalvo & Lucia Martinez Montalvo.

Mr. Montalvo was a WWII United States Army Veteran and owner of Montalvo’s Lumber Company in San Benito.  He was a member of...

Feb 12, 2019

Blanca Nelia Garcia 64 passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. She was born in Mexico on September 13, 1954 to Refugio & Maria Louisa Salazar.

She is survived by her husband Romeo E. Garcia; her children: Gabriel Garcia, Fabian Garcia, and Denise Garcia; grandchildren Fabian Garcia, Jr., Myrada Garcia, Natalie Garcia, and Venus Rae Aleman; siblings: Juan...