Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Fidencio Miguel Garcia
Feb 28, 2018
Fide was a father loved by many.
He was a son much loved by his mother.
He was a brother, an uncle, a nephew, a cousin
sharing love with so many family members.
Most of all, Fide was a friend. He...
Fidencio Miguel Garcia
Feb 28, 2018
Fide was a father loved by many.
He was a son much loved by his mother.
He was a brother, an uncle, a nephew, a cousin
sharing love with so many family members.
Most of all, Fide was a friend. He...
Maria E. (Montes) Hernandez
Feb 23, 2018
Maria E. Hernandez, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away on February 23, 2018. She was born to David Montes Flores and Maria Andrea Montes Pintro on December 16, 1959 in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Pedro “Pepe” Lopez.
Maria is survived by her sons, Gilberto (Jennifer)...
Cain Wilson
Feb 23, 2018
“I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
Gregory Cain Wilson, 40, suddenly passed away on February 23, 2018. Our most giving and loving husband, father, uncle, son and friend slipped from our arms to enter forever peace with his Creator.
He was known and will forever be missed by...
Michael S. Backus
Feb 19, 2018
On the morning of February 19, 2018, Michael “Mike” Steven Backus, age 63, passed peacefully in his sleep with his children by his side, following progressive multi-organ failure after a recent heart attack.
Mike was born on July 20, 1954 in Pensacola, Florida. One of five siblings of a navy family, they relocated many times during his...
William B. Kensinger
Feb 18, 2018
William “Red” Kensinger was born on June 20, 1927 in Rogersville, Missouri. His family also called him “Skip”. He passed away at the age of 90 on February 18, 2018 at Retama Manor Nursing Center.
Red toured in the Navy during World War II on the Sea Fiddler and in the Korean War on USS Ajax. After...
Antonio G. Rivas
Feb 16, 2018
Antonio G. (Tony) Rivas, 90, went to be with his Lord on Friday, February 16, 2018. He was born in Los Fresnos, Texas (at La Pompa) to Pedro Rivas and Cruz Garcia Rivas on July 5, 1927. Antonio proudly served in the U. S. Army from 1945 to 1947 and was stationed in Panama. From 1949 to 1966, he...
Kenneth A. Pruneau
Feb 16, 2018
Kenneth Albert Pruneau went to be with his Lord and reunite with his beloved wife Nadine Pruneau on Feb. 16, 2018.
Left to honor his memory are children Karen Barlow, Kenna Johnson, Kathryn Warner, Pamela Pruneau, Sondra Harper and Mark Pruneau, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends.
He proudly served his country in the...
Arturo P. Rodriguez
Feb 14, 2018
Arturo P. Rodriguez, 60, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen on February 14, 2018. He was born on March 25, 1957 to Manuel and Maria Marta Rodriguez in La Villa, Texas.
He is survived by his loving wife, San Juana Rodriguez; children, Susana Sandoval (Salvador), Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. (Elvira), Johnny Joe Rodriguez, Jesse James Rodriguez (Kristy),...
Dorothy A Dawson
Feb 14, 2018
Dorothy A. Dawson
Born on July 12, 1925 in Neosho, MO and moved to Progresso, TX at 3 months old. She considered herself a Texan. Dorothy graduated from Weslaco High School in 1943. She and Clifford (Jack) married on February 1, 1945. After WWII ended, Dot was able to join Jack in Hawaii where she worked for...
Maria Elena Martinez
Feb 5, 2018
Maria Elena Martinez, 76, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Maria was born on August 19, 1941 to Francisco and Eugena Carmona in Cd. Valle Hermoso, Tamps., Mexico. She was a lifelong resident of San Benito and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Maria was preceded in death by her...
James (Jim) R. Haas
Feb 4, 2018
James R. (Jim) Haas was born on March 14, 1946 in Wellington, Kansas. He was raised in Oklahoma City, OK, attended school and graduated from Northwest Classen High School in 1964. Jim started college at Oklahoma University, served proudly in the U. S. Air Force for five years.
While serving in Florida, he met Sandy Gazdak who...
Melinda Corkill
Feb 1, 2018
Melinda Corkill longtime resident and friend to many in Harlingen, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018.
Melinda was born in San Antonio, TX on June 24, 1950, she was the daughter of James Richard Corkill and Zula Merle Connell. She was an excellent educator in the South Texas area for 32 years, most recently teaching at Long...
Thomas L. Steffen
Jan 31, 2018
Thomas L. Steffen, 71, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018.
He was born May 3, 1946 to Clarence and Jean Steffen. Tom worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 40+years. As a young man when he lived in California he was a clogger and appeared on TV. He served his country by being in both the Marines...
James L. Reed
Jan 31, 2018
James “Jim” L. Reed, 79, of Rio Hondo, Texas died on January 31st at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. He was born July 11, 1938 to Ivan and Myra (Parkins) Reed. He survived by his wife, Evelyn Wells. Also surviving are his children from Illinois, Daniel McClure (Florence), Dennis Reed (Kim), Doris Lee (Mark), Dania Welch (Tim),...
Tina P. Taylor
Jan 31, 2018
Tina Parrott Taylor passed away on January 31, 2018.
Tina was born March 6, 1956 in Harlingen, Texas to James and Delores Parrott. She was a nurse her whole life. She had a long nursing career that included Valley Baptist Medical Center, Knapp Medical Center and most recently Cigna Health Springs.
Tina was preceded in...
