Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Candelaria Rivera Tamez
Oct 21, 2018
Candelaria Rivera Tamez, age 99, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018.
Candelaria was preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Tamez and son Edelmiro Tamez.
Cande as she was known to family and friends was a loving wife for 65 years. She was a caring and loving mother to her children,...
Billy J. Gorhum
Oct 20, 2018
Billy Jack Gorhum of Harlingen, Texas passed away suddenly Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the age of eighty-four.
He was born May 15, 1934 to Robert and Irene Gorhum in Texola, Oklahoma. As a young child, Billy moved with his family to the Rio Grande Valley residing in Weslaco. He met and married the love of his...
John Henry Vogt
Oct 20, 2018
John "Jack" Vogt entered into the Kingdom of Heaven Oct. 20, 2018. Jack was born at home on his parent's farm in Grant Township, Clinton County, Iowa on June 30, 1921 to William and Selma Vogt. Jack came from a large German family and spent his childhood playing and working at many of his relative's farms around Grand Mound,...
Gilberto M. Rodriguez
Oct 19, 2018
Gilberto M Rodriguez 83, Died October 19 , 2018
Born 4/4/1935 in San Benito , Texas
Survived by his children, Gilbert (Graciela) Rodriguez, Maria Isabel (Manuel) Medrano, Graciela (Pedro) Hinojosa, Diana (Ken) Irish, Christina (Inocencio) Rios, Sonia( Hector) Munoz, Raynaldo (Yolanda) Rodriguez and Cynthia Rodriquez.
Sisters Alicia Rodriguez, Teodora Parra, Lola Rando; Brother...
Jean C. Buckland
Oct 19, 2018
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Amancio V. Garcia
Oct 18, 2018
Amancio V. Garcia, 93 is now resting in peace. He passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Amancio was born on April 8, 1925 to Celso & Petra Vela Garcia and resided in Villa Cavazos all his life. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart, being wounded...
Nannie LaNell Johnsey
Oct 18, 2018
Nannie LaNell Johnsey passed away at her home on October 18, 2018, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lena and Jack McCarty, and her husband, Nicholas L. Johnsey.
She was born to Jackson Wallace (Jack) and Lena Faye Curry McCarty, on August 22, 1926 at the family home in Vanderbilt,...
Virginia C. Mills
Oct 17, 2018
Virginia Columbia Mills, 88, of Harlingen, TX passed away peacefully October 17, 2018.
Virginia was born in Butler, PA on Oct. 12, 1930 to the late Luigi and Antonia Volpe Tucci.
Before moving to Harlingen in 1955, she married William D. Mills. They were happily married for 63 years.
Known by her family...
Lila Ann Fierstien
Oct 12, 2018
Lila Ann Fierstien, 94, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018. She was born on April 13, 1924, in Saginaw, Michigan to Marshas & Anna Nott.
Mrs. Fierstien earned her Bachelor from Central Michigan University. She was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth, Michigan and member of the Ladies Auxiliary for...
Olga Corkill Rodriguez
Oct 12, 2018
Olga Corkill Rodriguez, 82, passed away peacefully at home on October 12th surrounded by her family after fighting a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on March 3, 1936 in San Benito, Texas to the late Frank Stafford Corkill and Olivia Munguia, and preceded in death by her siblings: Frank Stafford, Jr., Louis (Dolores) Corkill, Ramiro (Gloria) Corkill,...
Roy E. Winter Jr
Oct 10, 2018
Roy Earl Winter Jr. was living in Harlingen, Texas and passed away at the age of 92, on October 10, 2018.
Roy was born in Noodle, Texas to Roy E. Winter and Bertie Mae Tabor Winter on October 22, 1926. He married Ruth (Carrie) on November 19, 1947 during their 68 years of marriage they had three...
Richard G. Atkinson
Oct 9, 2018
Richard G. “Dick” Atkinson of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He was born in San Benito on February 12, 1955 to Alberto and Tomasita Garica Atkinson.
Richard was a proud graduate of Los Fresnos High School and a life-long farmer and rancher. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved...
Daniel J. Garza
Oct 9, 2018
Daniel Juarez Garza, 89, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with his Savior and Lord on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He was born in Rio Hondo, TX on May 20, 1929 to Calixto and Aparicia Juarez Garza.
Daniel attended school in Rio Hondo and was a Corporal in the U.S. Army, Company K,...
Aaron Ruben Servellon
Oct 7, 2018
Aaron Ruben Servellon, 27, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018.
Aaron graduated in 2009 with High Five Honors from San Benito High School. He received an Associates Degree from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, attended Texas Tech University, and was 21 hours from completing a Bachelors degree in Biology. He was awarded a full...
Charles O. Tice
Oct 5, 2018
Charles Oakley Tice was suddenly called to be with our heavenly Father on Friday, October 5, 2018.
He was born on May 10, 1934 in Binghamton, NY to Frederick A. Tice Jr. and Elizabeth Witteman Tice.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Ludivina (Lily) of 61 years and children: Charles, Louis (Tammy), Tim (Jackie),...
William H. Griggs
Oct 2, 2018
William H. Griggs, 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.
William was born November 9, 1940 in Memphis, TN to Arnold F. and Marie Griggs. He moved to Harlingen in 1992 where he resided at several mobile home parks in the area, Golden Palms Retirement Center and Retama Manor.
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Jose Lopez, Jr.
Oct 2, 2018
Jose Lopez, Jr., 41, of San Benito, Texas, entered the Heavenly gates on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 5:40 AM with close family members by his side.
Jose, a.k.a., Chicago Bull, was a warrior and truly fought hard till the end. In life, he battled many tribulations and even though he had so many things working against...
Candelario Mena
Sep 28, 2018
Candelario Mena, 90, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, September 28, 2018. He was born on February 2, 1928 to Alfredo Mena & Juanita De La Rosa Mena in Viesca, Coahuila, Mexico.
Candelario was a member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Rio Hondo. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with family.
Candelario was...
Masao Arthur Koite, Sr.
Sep 28, 2018
Masao Arthur Koite, Sr., 95, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, September 28, 2018. He was born on February 20, 1923 to Tom Koite and Petra Hernandez Koite in Mercedes, TX.
Masao proudly served in the U. S. Navy, Sea Bees, Machinist’s Mate Second Class Division and was a veteran of World War II.
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Ventura P. Atkinson
Sep 27, 2018
Ventura P. Atkinson, 98, a lifelong resident of Rio Hondo, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 27, 2018. She was born on July 14, 1920, in Rio Hondo to Eulalio and Cruz R. Perales.
Ventura was a member of St. Vincente De Paul Catholic Mission in Lozano, Texas. She enjoyed reading the...
