Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Dec 15, 2017

Mary Anne Meyn, 88, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017.

Mary Anne was born and raised in Wichita, KS on May 15, 1929.  She worked as a vocalist for “Corky Edminster’s Corral Gang” at a radio station in Wichita where she eventually became the Women’s Program Director for radio station KANS for six years.  She was a...

Dec 14, 2017

Jeremiah Eudelio Lee Banda Orta, 28, passed into eternal life on December 14, 2017.  Jeremiah was born to Armando Orta and Rhonda Roxann Banda Aguilar in Harlingen, Texas on January 1, 1989.  He was a graduate of San Benito High School and Texas State Technical College-Harlingen.

Jeremiah enjoyed football, basketball, powerlifting, and track & field.  He participated...

Dec 13, 2017

Donald (Don) Arthur Hartman, loving husband, father, grandfather, and treasured friend, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.  He was a resident of Fun N Sun RV Resort in San Benito.  Don was born to Arthur Hartman and Violet Thompson Hartman on June 7, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Donald is survived by his wife, Jonay E....

Dec 12, 2017

Frederick Durck Wilcox, age 84, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Fred was born on May 2, 1933 in Moweaqua, Illinois.

Following high school graduation, Fred served as a radio operator in the US Air Force, in Germany, for four years. He then graduated with a bachelor’s degree from...

Dec 11, 2017

Henry Allen Willms, age 70, peacefully passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 in Harlingen surrounded by his family. Born August 1st, 1947 in Brownsville, TX to parents Norman and Geraldine Willms. Henry is preceded in death by his parents. Left behind to cherish his memories are his wife, the love of his life of 39 years, Gail Palmer Willms;...

Dec 11, 2017

Robert Carl Wells “Bob” was 77 and living in Harlingen, TX when he died on Monday, December 11, 2017.

Bob was born in San Benito, TX on September 24, 1940 and is preceded in death by his parents Elbert and Erdice Wells, his brothers Jay Wells and Jerry Wells. Bob lived in the Rio Grande Valley his...

Dec 9, 2017

Victor Manuel Gonzales , a native of San Benito, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, December 9, 2017 after a brave battle with kidney disease.  He was born to Jose Maria Gonzales and Aurora Garcia Gonzales on March 30, 1950.    Victor retired after a 39-year-long career as an aircraft mechanic.

Left to treasure...

Dec 8, 2017

Mrs. Grace Ann Stiernberg Stone passed away Friday, December 8, 2017, at The Atrium Place.  She was born October 23, 1931 in Harlingen, the daughter of Lloyd and Christine Stiernberg.

Music and business were the major interests of her life.

Mrs. Stone was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church recently and long-time member of...

Dec 8, 2017

An amazing blanket of snow was sent by God to wrap Andrea C. Hernandez as she entered into heaven on December 8, 2017.  She was as unique as a snowflake.  Her never ending compassion and overabundant love was known by all.  Her children Diana, Armando, Luis Jr., and Jesus will never look upon a snowflake without remembering Andrea’s special...

Dec 7, 2017

Dec 3, 2017

"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." (Proverbs 31:30-31 NIV)

Natalia Padilla, 84, of Mathis, Texas went to be with her Lord on Sunday,...

Dec 3, 2017

Mr. Leonard Ernest Graef “Sambo” passed away December 3rd, 2017 in Harlingen, TX due to complications resulting from Alzheimer’s Disease.

He is survived by 3 children, Leonard C., of Green Bay, WI, Franklin C of Abrams, WI & Theresa “Tee” Shaffer of Harlingen, TX; 4 grandchildren, Karey Ann Kempka Tachick, Stacey Lynn Kempka Greiner, Robert Graef &...

Dec 3, 2017

Ester L. Gutierrez went Home to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2017.  Ester was born to Manuel and Guadalupe Lopez on June 7, 1949 in Rio Hondo, Texas.

Left to treasure her memory are her husband, Daniel J. Gutierrez, her daughter, Sonya Yvonne Gonzalez (Eduardo), her son, Juan Manuel Gutierrez (Lydia), her grandchildren, Juan...

Dec 2, 2017

Irene Bialas Zimny was born December 8, 1929 in East Chicago, Indiana and passed away on December 2, 2017 in Cibolo, Texas at the age 87.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank R. Zimny; her parents- Anthony and Mary (Reczek) Bialas, her sister- Florence Staneck and her son-in-law, Jay Eisenbach.

To cherish...

Dec 2, 2017

Wayne White

Andrew Wayne White, 89, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at a local hospital in Harlingen Texas.

Wayne was born in Turnersville, Texas on May 20, 1928, to James B. White and Melzena McClendon White.  Through his early childhood, Wayne moved to Mercedes, Texas where he attended public schools.  In 1945, Wayne joined...

Dec 1, 2017

Betty Lou Spradling Mays, 93, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017.  She was born May 16, 1924 in Charleston, WV the daughter of Mr.  & Mrs. Shirley McFarland Spradling.

In 1942 she secretly married John A. Mays, prior to his deployment to Europe in the U.S. Army during WW II.  Betty worked as a bookkeeper until her...

Nov 30, 2017

Antonio Galvan Briones, 72, a native of San Benito, Texas, passed from this life on Thursday, November 30, 2017.  Antonio was born to Eugenio Briones and Catarina Galvan Briones on May 30, 1945.

He attended public schools in San Benito and was a proud graduate of San Benito High School.  After high school graduation, Antonio attended the...

Nov 29, 2017

Richard Boyd Mitchell went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the age of 73. Richard was born April 20, 1944 in Harlingen, Texas where he was resided until his death. He was married to the love of his life, Coleen Mangum Mitchell for 52 years. Richard spent his employment years in various...

Nov 27, 2017

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. (Proverbs 31:30-31 NIV)

Guadalupe Z. Rodriguez , 79, a resident of San Benito, Texas, went Home to...

Nov 24, 2017

Juanita B. Gomez, 83, a native of San Benito, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, November 24, 2017.  She was born to Juan Barrientes and Angelita Sabedra Barrientes on November 30, 1933.

Juanita served the children of San Benito for many years as a Nutrition Dietician with the SBCISD Child Nutrition Department.  She was a...