Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jun 16, 2018

Maria Idalia Rodriguez, age 75, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 16, 2018.  She was born in San Benito, Texas on September 30, 1942, to Eliseo and Virginia Gonzales.

Maria Idalia is survived by her husband of 54 years, Juan Hernan Rodriguez.  Also surviving are her six children, Cynthia Ann Rodriguez, Nelda Lea Rodriguez, Juan Hernan Rodriguez...

Jun 15, 2018

Jessie Faye Colvin, 89, passed away on June 15, 2018 in Harlingen, Texas.

She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and at 18 moved to Washington, D.C. where she later met and married Edgar Colvin.  They lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia and had a son and a daughter.

Jessie worked at Mary Washington College for 22...

Jun 14, 2018

Mary Louise Gatlin, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at her home in San Benito, TX.  Mary Louise was born on July 3, 1941 to Louis and Josephine W. Talarico in Hibbing, MN.  She is survived by her son, John Gatlin of Cottage Grove, MN and her daughter, Debra A. Mans of Lakeville, MN.  No local funeral...

Jun 9, 2018

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

Jun 9, 2018

Adalberto Francisco “Beto” Ramirez, a lifelong resident of San Benito, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, June 9, 2018.  He was born to Vidal Vasquez Ramirez and Angelita Cavazos Olivares on March 13, 1927.

Beto was a World War II veteran having proudly served in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman, Private First Class.  He...

Jun 5, 2018

George Luddington  Labar, Jr., 84, died at his South Padre Island residence on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was born January 19, 1934 on the Hardin Ranch north of Harlingen.

Survivors include his wife, Lesa Labar of South Padre Island, daughter Becky Labar of Harlingen, son, Lee Labar of Houston, granddaughter Kristin Brown, three great-granddaughters: Kyndra Brown,...

Jun 1, 2018

Jennifer Marie Naranjo, 34, of San Benito, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. Jennifer was born to Francisco Naranjo and Carmen Lopez Trevino on May 23, 1984. Jennifer was a proud graduate of Rio Hondo High School and studied to become a Dental Assistant. It was her hope to return to school and continue her education. She worked...

May 30, 2018

HARLINGEN, TX—Luke Charles Mitchell, 85, passed away on May 30, 2018 in Harlingen, TX.

Luke “LM” was born September 12, 1932 in Stanton, TX to Sadie Lott (deceased) and Artis Mitchell. LM attended Phyllis Wheatley High School in Houston, TX and graduated from Carver High School in Naples, TX (Class of ’52). It was Carver High School...

May 30, 2018

San Benito:

James L. Williams, 85, went to be with his Lord at his residence on May 30, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

James (Jim) was born on May 1, 1933, to Stella and Harvey Williams in Brownstown, Illinois.

Jim started earning his own way early in life.  As a boy, he...

May 26, 2018

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

May 25, 2018

Mary Helen Dorchester Harris died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 25, 2018. She was born on New Year’s Eve, 1936 to Dean and Frances Dorchester.

Mary Helen was born and grew up in Galveston, Texas and received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.  After graduation, she returned home...

May 21, 2018

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

May 20, 2018

Edna was born to Leonard and Ethel Sharp October 3, 1918, in Mississippi County Arkansas.  Her parents, two brothers and loving husband of 51 years, Donald, preceded her in death. She is survived by 3 children:  Dr. Michelle Abrego (Chuey), Harlingen, Texas; Pastor Adam Horneber (Cindy) Lakeside, Arizona; and Mr. Michael Horneber (Irene) Davidson, North Carolina. She has been...

May 17, 2018

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

May 16, 2018

Soledad Villela, 85, passed away on May 16, 2018 in Dallas, Texas.

Soledad was born July 27, 1932 in Nochistlanz, Zacatecas, Mexico to Florentino Garcia and Maria Valeriana Gutierrez. She was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Dallas. Soledad was dedicated to her family and loved life. She was an avid plant and flower lover....

May 15, 2018

Robert Alexander Diaz, III, 28, passed away in Dallas, Texas on May 15, 2018.  He was born to Robert and Graciela Diaz on August 8, 1989 in Dallas, Texas.  Robert was a proud graduate of the San Benito High School Class of 2007.  After graduating from SBHS, he attended the University of Texas at San Antonio and North Lake...

May 15, 2018

Robert Benjamin McCown, 88, of Harlingen, Texas, business manager for Folgers, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Valley Baptist Medical Center of natural causes.

Robert was born July 29, 1929 in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Charles P. McCown and Roberta Kleiser McCown.  He attended the University of California and in 1955 received a Master’s Degree in Psychology. Robert...

May 12, 2018

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

May 9, 2018

Frank L. Hughes, 93, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Harlingen, Texas.

Frank was born on August 6, 1924 in Mirando City, Texas to Frank and Pearl Hughes. He graduated from Freer High School in 1941. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII aboard the USS Mississippi from 1943-1945. After leaving the...

May 8, 2018

Billy Ray Hopkins, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at a local nursing home. He was born on May 18, 1936 in Plainview, TX to John and Etta Hopkins. Billy was a longtime resident of Harlingen and worked in the Hardware business for many years. He is survived by his sons, Randle Scott Hopkins of Little Elm, TX,...