Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jan 29, 2019

Heraclio “Harry” C. Nunez, 68, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  He was born on July 22, 1950 in Mexico to Felix & Maria Cardona Nunez.

Harry was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and Fraternal Order of Eagles. His hobbies include coaching Little League baseball, softball-Women’s League and a softball player himself.  He was a...

Jan 28, 2019

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

Jan 27, 2019

Billy Joe (Bill) Heath, 63, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2019 after multiple battles with cancer.

He was born on February 25, 1955 to parents Aubrey and Betty Heath.  He graduated from Rio Hondo High School in 1973 and from Texas A&M University in 1977.  He returned to Rio Hondo and worked for...

Jan 27, 2019

David Leroy Kilbourn of Combes, Texas died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the age of 78. David was born March 5, 1940 in Harlingen, Texas to Mamie Velma Harris Kilbourn and Lee Roy Francis Kilbourn. David grew up in Combes and remained there for the rest of his life. He graduated from Harlingen High School in 1959. David began...

Jan 26, 2019

Gayle Carter Hamilton was 62 and living in Lyford, Texas when she died Saturday, January 26th, 2019.  She was in the care of the Sunshine Haven Hospice in Olmito, Texas.

Born in Dallas, Texas in July of 1956; she was adopted by Guy and Nina Carter.  She had an older brother.  She grew up mostly in the...

Jan 24, 2019

Rafaela Gonzales, 89, passed away January 24, 2019 peacefully surrounded by family at home. She was born January 29, 1929 in Weslaco, Texas to Arturo & Altagracia Sarmienta.

Rafaela was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was known for the love of music, dancing, fashion and fishing.

She is preceded in death by her...

Jan 23, 2019

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

Jan 23, 2019

Beryl M. Llana, 72, of Harlingen passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her home.

Beryl was born March 29, 1946 in Mumbai, India to Dominic Vincent and Bella Lucinda Fernandes and had two younger siblings.    Beryl received her Masters Degree from the University of Bombay. She was employed with Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen...

Jan 21, 2019

Doug Russell, owner of Doug’s Automotive in Harlingen, TX, left this earth to join his wife Daurice on Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born on April 27, 1953 to parents Stanley and Joyce Russell.

Doug was very well known and loved around the Rio Grande Valley and the Texas Hill Country. He was an avid hunter...

Jan 21, 2019

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

Jan 15, 2019

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

Jan 13, 2019

Gerardo Rios passed away on Sunday January 13, 2019. He died in exactly the same way he lived – on his own terms, surrounded by family, and having recently consumed a Bud Light. Gerardo was born October 13, 1943 in Montemorelos, Mexico, the youngest of seven children. He honorably served our country in the US Army and was stationed...

Jan 13, 2019

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

Jan 9, 2019

Yvonne Jane Swanson of Harlingen, Texas died on January 9, 2019 at home surrounded by family.  She was born to LD and Dorothy Thompson in Weslaco, TX on August 4, 1928.

Her survivors include children Doris (JD) Pickering of Mercedes, Bruce (Glyn) Swanson of Laguna Niguel, CA, and Anita Swanson of Harlingen.  Also two grandchildren, Louis Swanson-Miscolta...

Jan 9, 2019

Archibald Richardson Connell Jr.

January 23, 1924 – January 9, 2019

Archie R. Connell Jr. was born January 23, 1924 on Jackson Street in Harlingen, TX.

Archie was called home on January 9, 2019.  He was 94 years old.  He spent the last weeks of his life at Golden Palms and...

Jan 8, 2019

Bill R. McMurray was 86 and living in San Benito, TX when he died on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 of cancer.  Bill was born in San Diego, TX to parents, Rufus McMurray and LuDell McMurray Billings on March 25, 1932.  He moved to Harlingen with his mother at the age of six, attended Harlingen schools and graduated from Harlingen...

Jan 6, 2019

Tina Corona left this world peacefully on January 6, 2019 in San Benito, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents Jesus Sr. and Maria Del Consuelo Figueroa; daughters Cynthia and Sandra Lizette Corona; brothers Juan Jose, Jacinto and Javier Figueroa; in-laws Enrique Sr. and Juanita Corona; brother-in-law Alvaro Trevino and sisters-in-law Yvonne Corona and Alejandra (Fela) Hernandez....

Jan 4, 2019

Dr. Charles Crosthwait, 89, of Harlingen, TX passed away January 4, 2019,

He was born October 31, 1929 to Acie Joe Buck and Charlie Clementine (Patton) Crosthwait in Magargel, TX. His family moved around during the oil field boom in northern Texas before settling in Kamay, TX.  After graduating from Valley View school, he attended North Texas...

Jan 3, 2019

Edward Marcus (Buddy) Bailey, 84, of Harlingen, Texas, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Good Samaritan Care Center, Cole Camp.  He was born on May 2, 1934, in Itasca, Texas, a son of Ruel and Maydel (Coleman) Bailey.

He attended school in Itasca before joining the  United States Air Force, where he served his country honorably from...

Jan 2, 2019

Ramon Garcia, Jr. 46 passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2109. He was born on August 16, 1972 in Brownsville to Ramon and Ofelia Garcia, Sr.

Ramon was employed by Penske Logistics and a member of Rose of Sharon Church.

He is preceded in death by his father Ramon Garcia, Sr.

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