Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 26, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of John Kram III announces his passing after a battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the age of 50 in Harlingen, Texas.  John was born in Baltimore, Maryland to parents John and Victoria Kram.  At 28 years old, he relocated from Maryland to Harlingen, Texas where he later...

Sep 26, 2018

Charles (Chuck) Burd of Harlingen, TX died on September 26 at the Victoria House in Harlingen after a long battle with cancer.  He was 89 years old at the time of his death.

He was the son of Harry and Dorcas Burd of Waterloo, IA.  His sisters were Beverly and Suzanne.

He married Doreen South...

Sep 23, 2018

Born in Trinidad West Indies to parents Norman and Hilda Corbie on May 18, 1941, Deanna Marie Corbie was the youngest of eight children. She grew up in Trinidad before moving to New York City. She worked at Chase Manhattan Bank on Wall Street in New York City before moving to Harlingen Texas in 1990. While living in Harlingen,...

Sep 23, 2018

Mary Annice Bush Perry died at Holly Hall Retirement Community in Houston, Texas on Sunday, September 23, 2018.  She was born April 30, 1918, in Lubbock, Texas; but moved with her parents, Edson and Frankie Coffey Bush, back to their home in Ft. Worth, Texas.  After five years in Ft. Worth, they moved again to Lubbock, and from there...

Sep 22, 2018

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. (2 Timothy 4:7-8)

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Sep 19, 2018

Roberto R. Ortega, 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Harlingen, Texas.  He was of the Catholic faith.

Roberto was born on Tuesday, June 7, 1927 to Guadalupe S. Ortega, Sr. and Santos Ramos Ortega in La Rancheria in Rio Hondo, TX.

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Sep 18, 2018

Mary Jane Maddox, 87, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at her residence in Harlingen.

Mary Jane was born on July 30, 1931 in Hayti, MO to Francis and Nelle Mae Shipton.  She married James Thomas Maddox on December 27, 1958.  She was always an outstanding student and an avid reader, as she could most often be...

Sep 18, 2018

Robert (Bob) Sherman Vance, 80, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Brownsville, TX at Valley Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving wife, daughter and grandsons, Jason and Matthew.

Bob worked as a skill tradesman with General Motors and after 48 years of service he retired in 2006.  He honorably served in the United States Air Force,...

Sep 18, 2018

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21

Surrounded by those he most loved, Ricardo Gomez, Sr., went home to be with his Savior and Lord, on September 18, 2018.  Ricardo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.

He was employed...

Sep 15, 2018

Robert Moore Hill Jr. passed away at his home on September 15, 2018. He was 76. He was born in Houston to Dr. Robert Moore Hill Sr. and Dorothy (Walthall) Hill on February 25, 1942.

Robert attended Lamar High School, graduating in 1960. He attended Rice University where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965....

Sep 15, 2018

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

Sep 13, 2018

Pedro Caraveo, 89, passed away early Thursday morning, September 13, 2018 at home in San Benito, surrounded by family. He was born in San Benito, Texas to Fernando & Andrea Caraveo on April 29, 1929.

Mr. Caraveo was a deeply devout man of faith who loved his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. He treasured the love he...

Sep 12, 2018

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

Sep 11, 2018

A tribute is not available at this time for Elsie "Betty" Watson Curran. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 9, 2018

Lillian Hollabaugh left her earthly life on September 9, 2018.

Born in Elyria, Ohio, on February 5, 1920, to James and Irene Bloom Carroll, her family moved to Detroit, Michigan, when she was 7.  Lillian graduated from the High School of Commerce in 1937 and took various courses at the University of Detroit.

Lillian began...

Sep 8, 2018

Wesley Blake “Skipper” Folsom, 78, died peacefully (September 8, 2018) after a long-fought illness surrounded by his loving family.

Skipper was born in Houston, Texas to Mavis Hambrick and Leon Lenoir Folsom on May 20, 1940.  He attended Jeff Davis High School where he participated in football and baseball.  His mother was determined to cultivate the arts...

Sep 6, 2018

Gloria Macias, 71, passed peacefully from this life, Thursday, September 6, 2018.  She was born to Manuel and Paula Alaniz on September 14, 1946 in San Benito, Texas.  She and her husband, Alberto, who passed away on August 8, 2018, were married for 48 years.

Left to treasure Gloria’s memory are her children, Maribel (David) Alaniz, Albert...

Sep 1, 2018

Santa Rosa:

Flora Josie Schwebel Prichard was born July 7, 1918 and passed away on September 1, 2018.

Flora was a longtime resident of Santa Rosa, where she served for thirty-five years as postal clerk.

Preceded in death are her parents Fred and Caroline Schwebel, son Georgie Dean, husband J.L. “Prich” Prichard, twin...

Aug 31, 2018

Alberto “Shorty” Lucio, 73, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born in San Benito, TX to Armando and Porfiria Lucio on October 24, 1944.

Alberto is preceded by the death of his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Alicia Lucio, two sons, Alberto Jerry...

Aug 29, 2018

Leland F. Kerr, 93, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 after a brief illness.  He was a long time resident of Harlingen, most recently at Retama Manor Nursing Home.

He was born in Fine, NY on June 14, 1925 to Emery Kerr and Muriel Loucks Kerr.  Leland was the oldest of 8 children, of which 2 remain...