Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
William Edward Houston
Jan 3, 2018
William Edward “Bill” Houston, age 94, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Valley View Senior Living in Harlingen, Texas. All who knew him recognized him by his friendly nature and “Iwo Jima Survivor” hat that he faithfully wore.
He was born July 24, 1923 in Lamesa, TX to Ira Edward and...
Barbara Weaver
Jan 2, 2018
Whether running the Waco Cafeteria with her mother Opal during WWII, corralling a Cub Scout den, helping her son raise show steers and an orphaned calf, or enjoying time at South Padre Island. Barbara Weaver was always the epitome of a refined lady. A devoted mother and grandmother, she always cared deeply of her family with strength and elegance....
Brenda Ann Henderson
Dec 31, 2017
Brenda Ann Henderson, of Largo, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2017. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on November 26, 1962 to Raymond Henderson and Shirley Duerfeldt (Helmer).
Brenda was a graduate of San Benito High School Class of 1981 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas State University...
Raquel A. "Rachel" Cavazos
Dec 31, 2017
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10
Raquel A. (Rachel) Cavazos, 60, passed away December 31, 2017 in Harlingen, Texas. Rachel was born on January 27, 1957 to Manuel & Martina Cavazos in San Benito, Texas.
Rachel is preceded in death by her parents and...
Ruby M. Milum
Dec 24, 2017
Ruby Carolyn Moses Milum, 82, a lifelong resident of Los Fresnos passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville Sunday, December 24, 2017. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Nolan Milum; parents, Wesley and Sybil Moses; sister, Margaret Kretz; brother Tom Moses; mother-in-law, Kellon Carr; brothers/sisters-in-law, Danny Mann, Donald and Ila Beth Dietz, Coy Milum, JB and...
Joyce Ann Valle
Dec 23, 2017
Joyce Ann Vallé, 78, passed away on December 23, 2017 in Harlingen, Texas.
Joyce was born Springport, MI on October 11, 1939 to Richard Edward and Reatha Margaret Bilbie. She graduated from San Benito High School. Later in life, Joyce became a nurse and retired San Benito Adult Day Care.
She is survived by her...
Lewis M. Levine
Dec 22, 2017
LEWIS MILTON LEVINE
OCTOBER 1, 1929 – DECEMBER 22, 2017
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Star of coach Stony Phillips’ Harlingen Cardinals’ illustrious winning streak teams in the late 1940s, LEWIS MILTON LEVINE excelled in track, was a homerun hitter for the baseball team, and captained both the football and basketball teams. He played on...
Mary Christine (McMillian) Svetlik
Dec 21, 2017
Mary Christine Svetlik, 88, peacefully slipped into eternal life on December 21, 2017 at her home with her family at her bedside. Mary Christine was born to Estel McMillian and Lila Mae Mullins McMillian on May 28, 1929 in Lexington, Kentucky. She was a secretary in the self-storage industry before her retirement.
Mary Christine is survived by...
Maria de la Luz (Quintanilla) Cerda
Dec 20, 2017
Maria de la Luz Cerda, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was born in San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico on May 7, 1944 to Ruperto Quintanilla and Guadalupe Sosa. Maria de la Luz married Joaquin Cerda with whom she shared life for 47 years. Joaquin and Maria de...
Wanda L. Gilchrist
Dec 19, 2017
Wanda L. Gilchrist, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, with her 3 children and a few close friends at her side.
Wanda was born in South Charleston, WV. She and her husband, Vince, moved to Brownsville, TX in 1960, where the family lived for many years. Vince was transferred to Victoria where he worked...
Thomas Read Williams III
Dec 18, 2017
Thomas Read Williams III, age 54, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at his home in Harlingen, Texas. He was born October 24, 1963 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Dr. Thomas Read Williams II and June Williams.
He is survived by his mother June Williams, children Savanah N Williams, Ciara N. Williams and Logan Williams,...
Meredith Ann Weekley
Dec 18, 2017
Meredith Ann Lambe Weekley died Monday, December 18, 2017 in Harlingen, TX. She was 88.
Meredith was born May 9, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Howard and Edith Lambe. She had one sister, Marcia Lambe Schupp.
Meredith and her family came to the Valley after her High School, graduation. She joined the Alamo...
Ethel M. Vainwright
Dec 18, 2017
Margaret Ethel Montgomery Vainwright, 87, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas.
Ethel affectionately known as “Mammi” was born in Floresville, Texas on July 25, 1930, to H. Leslie Sellers and Ethel Patterson Sellers. Ethel was a long-time resident of the Rio Grande Valley, particularly Harlingen, where she and her husband Richard T. Montgomery raised...
Clara A. Kimbriel
Dec 18, 2017
Clara Kimbriel passed away on December 16, 2017 a few days short of her 85th birthday.
Clara Anne (Alcamo) Kimbriel was born on December 24, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland to Vincent and Pietra Alcamo. She was the youngest of five and the only daughter. She joined brothers Joe, Tony, Lou and Frank. Clara was the daughter of...
Ruby W. Doubleday
Dec 17, 2017
Ruby Wright Doubleday passed away Saturday, December 17, 2017 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Leroy V. Wright and Thayer E. Doubleday Jr. Also preceding her in death was her son Larry A. Wright, and great-grandson Shane A. Moeller. She was the last living of 9 children born to M.C. and Maud...
