Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Eduardo Guzman
Jun 21, 2024
Eduardo Guzman, 97, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 21, 2024. He was born January 1, 1927 to the late Francisco and Alicia Guzman.
Eduardo worked many years as a farmer, enjoyed tending his garden and yard, and loved to fish. Above all else, Eduardo was a man of prayer and faith. He served many years...
Patricio Perez
Jun 17, 2024
Patricio Perez, aged 100, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2024, in Harlingen Texas. He was born on March 17, 1924, in San Benito, Texas to Martin Perez and Abundia Hernandez Perez.
Mr. Perez proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and later as a Foreman for Valley Grain Elevator, dedicating 30 years to his career. He found joy in...
Lisa Marie Palomino
Jun 15, 2024
Lisa Marie “Lizzy” Palomino, 28, passed away on June 15, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born August 8, 1995 in Harlingen, Texas to Jaime and Noemi Palomino.
Lizzy was a graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 2013, and dedicated her professional life as a Patient Care Technician at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. In her leisure time,...
Doris Knight
Jun 8, 2024
Doris Ann (Nash) Knight, 87, of Houston, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2024, at The Rehab Suites at Magnolia Crossing in Houston, TX. She was born on June 10, 1936, in Lasara, Texas, Willacy County.
After graduating from Lyford High School in 1954, Doris worked as a telephone operator at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She and Ashley L. Strader were...
Gloria L. Becerra
Jun 8, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Gloria Lucio Becerra, Beloved Mother, who left us peacefully at home on 8 June 2024 at the age of 88 years. She is preceded by her husband, Manuel Luna Becerra; her parents, Guadalupe and Juanita Lucio; baby daughter, Juanita Becerra; brother, Demetrio Lucio; niece, Irene Gonzalez (Mauro +) and...
Manuela L. Guevara
Jun 8, 2024
Manuela Guevara, 82, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on March 22,1942 in San Benito, Texas to Arturo and Maxima Longoria.Manuela dedicated 27 years of her life to the San Benito School District before retiring. She held steadfast her Catholic faith and was an active member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. She was...
Dr. Andres Nicolas "Nick" Vallado
May 31, 2024
Dr. Andres Nicolas “Nick” Vallado, 87, of Los Fresnos, Texas, went to join his beloved wife, Grace Munoz Vallado, in Heaven on Friday, May 31, 2024. They were married for 59 years prior to her passing in 2018.Nick was born in Brownsville, Texas and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he met and married his beloved wife. He served in...
Cecil Eugene (Gene) Catlett Jr.
May 30, 2024
Cecil Eugene (Gene) Catlett Jr. passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Gene was born to Cecil E. Catlett, Sr., and Madeline Louise Catlett on May 19, 1947, in Kansas City, MO.Gene’s early years were spent traveling with the entire Catlett clan on “Catlett Greater Shows” carnival, which was owned by...
Albert Rahe Mandeville
May 24, 2024
Albert Rahe Mandeville, 96, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on September 29, 1927, in Dunning, Nebraska to Robert and Ruth (Ferguson) Mandeville.Albert graduated from Dunning High School and later married Dorothy Winberg on August 18, 1950. Their marriage endured for an impressive 73 years. Albert dedicated 30 years of his life working...
Homero "Homer" R. Gonzales
May 24, 2024
Homero Ruperto Gonzales, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, unexpectedly passed to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the age of 65.Homero, affectionally known as Homer, was born on December 12, 1958 to his mother, Felicita Torres Gonzales and his father, Jose Ricardo Gonzales in Harlingen, Texas. Being the youngest of three boys growing up...
Alfred Jonke
May 23, 2024
Alfred Jonke passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at his home in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his family. He was born June 20,1935, in the former German speaking region of Gottschee, Yugoslavia currently known as Kocevje, Slovenia.During WWII his family lost their home and was forced to relocate by the Nazis. His family was...
Betty Raimond Farris
May 22, 2024
Betty Raimond Farris, devoted wife, mother, teacher, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the age of 93. She was the only child of Vance and Mary Lee Raimond and was raised in Edinburg, Texas.As a young girl, Betty was very active in Girl Scouts, starting as early as possible and continued even into high school....
Farrel Dwight Nortrup, Jr.
May 19, 2024
Farrel Dwight Nortrup, Jr., peacefully met his heavenly Lord on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 81 (born 11/5/42), following a short illness. He was a loving and devoted husband to Charon for 61 years, and a dedicated father to his children, Terry and David.
Best known as Dwight, he and Charon became permanent residents of San...
Rene Garcia
May 18, 2024
Rene Garcia, 49, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. Rene was born July 26th,1974 in Fort Worth, Texas to Leopoldo and Blanca Garcia.
Throughout his life, Rene enjoyed spending time outdoors and as much time as he could on the beach. Every spare moment was spent with his family and friends enjoying many evenings barbequing and listening to music....
Shirley Jean Wells
May 12, 2024
Shirley J. Wells, aged 89, passed away on May 12,2024. She was born in Rule, Texas, and received her education in Brownfield and Tuscole, Texas. Shirley began her professional journey at GTE Phone Company and later concluded her career at Southwestern Bell Phone Company. Beyond her professional endeavors, she found joy in painting, bowling, sewing, and crocheting fancy designs with...
Jorge G. Montenegro
May 12, 2024
Mr. Jorge G. Montenegro, known affectionately as "Choche", "Chochito", and "Puppy Love", peacefully passed away on May 12, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas at the age of 64. He was born on October 14, 1959, in Arkansas and resided primarily in Los Indios, Texas.He is preceded in death by his parents Jorge A. Montenegro and Hilda G. Montenegro, two infant brothers,...
Hazel Mae Haynes
May 11, 2024
Hazel Mae (Warner) Haynes, born on July 19, 1938, in Combes, Texas, peacefully passed away on May 11, 2024.After her graduation from Harlingen High School in 1956, she embarked on a beautiful journey with the love of her life, Melvin Bart Haynes, whom she cherished for 62 years until his passing in 2019. While she dedicated herself to homemaking which...
Juanita M. Gomez
May 6, 2024
Juanita M. Gomez, age 73, entered the Golden Gates of Heaven on May 6, 2024 after a courageous battle with dementia. She departed peacefully at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. Born on April 24, 1951, Juanita will be fondly remembered for her strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit. She found solace in sharing stories of her family's...
Santiago Cruz
May 4, 2024
Santiago Cruz, aged 51, passed away on May 4, 2024, in Missouri. He was born on May 20, 1972, in San Benito, Texas. Santiago was the proud owner of SV Cruz and Sons LLC and held strong Christian beliefs.In his leisure time, Santiago found joy in traveling, cherishing moments with his family, exploring new places, and savoring new foods.Santiago is...
Roy Howard Kosel
May 2, 2024
Roy Howard Kosel, aged 94, peacefully passed away on May 2, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on May 5, 1929, in Albertlia, North Dakota to Jacob Kosel and Freda Knipfel Kosel. Roy graduated from Breckenridge High School in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He served his country proudly as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Roy dedicated many years of...
