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Gerardo “Jerry” Gonzalez 75 passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Rio Hondo. Jerry was born in Mexico on October 3, 1944 to Desiderio Almaguer & Angela Gonzalez Jerry was a long time Choir member at Assumption Catholic Church and attended St. Helen Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing his guitar especially when playing at church.  Jerry enjoyed watching football and basketball. He retired from Tex Steel Corporation after 29 years of service.  His parents...

Juanita Trevino Garza, age 84, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on the morning of January 11, 2020 as a result of complications from pneumonia and kidney cancer.  She was born in San Benito, Texas on June 9, 1935 to Juanita and Pablo Trevino.  Janie, as she was affectionately known, graduated from San Benito High School in 1954 and began working at the San Benito Chamber of Commerce. Shortly thereafter, she was swept off her feet by John (Johnny) Garza, Jr. and they married on...

Javier De La Fuente 51 passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 in San Benito.  He was born on December 22, 1968 in San Benito to Roberto C. & Guadalupe O. De La Fuente. Javier received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Texas A&I University and was a Certified Counselor.  He was a retired teacher from San Benito CISD, and Houston ISD, and was a Counselor at Tropical Texas MHMR. Javier loved his pets and enjoyed refurbishing items. His love and care for children...

Margaret “Joanne” Wilkes, age 73 of Harlingen, Texas, formerly of Luverne, Alabama went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.  She was born to Wilma (Farrior) Revel and M.L. Mills on January 1, 1947 in Louisville, Mississippi. Joanne is survived by her husband, Paul Wilkes, and two children Melanie (John) Fornal and Chad (Lisa) Bender; and five grandchildren Andrew Fornal, Chace Fornal, Julia Bender, Lauren Bender,...

Octaviano “Toby” Torres Jr. 47 passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 surrounded by family.  Toby was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 15, 1972 to Octaviano Torres Sr. & Elvia Benavidez Torres. Toby’s enjoyment in life was spending time with family and doing everything with his grandkids. Toby was preceded in death by his father Octaviano Torres Sr., his brother Humberto Torres, and maternal & paternal grandparents. Left to cherish his...

Gary Allen Knight passed away on December 29, 2019 at the age of 60. Gary is preceded in death by his brother Ric Knight, and his grandparents Bob and Normah Knight. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 11 years Carol Evans-Knight, parents Bob and Frances Knight, his daughter Sumer Knight Polley (Eric Polley, two grandchildren Jaxson and Lincoln Polley, stepson Jonas Lee and stepdaughter Kendra Lee. Gary was born in Harlingen, Texas and a graduated from Harlingen High School in...

Mateo G. “Toto” Mancillas, Jr., 92, a longtime resident of San Benito, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on December 28, 2019 at San Marcos Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in San Marcos, Texas. Mateo proudly served his country in the U. S. Army towards the end of World War II and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. He retired from M & H Oil Company where he worked for 18 years as a truck driver and salesman.  Mateo was a member of St. Theresa...

Heaven has gained another angel.  Our Lord welcomed our awesome loving Husband/Daddy into Paradise on Friday, December 20, 2019. We thank God for Blessing us with him for 82 years, and the privilege of being at his bedside as we said our last farewell. Thank you God. We love you Lalo/Daddy, forever in our hearts. Mr. Benavides was born on October 13, 1937 in El Calabos, Texas to Ignacio & Anita Rodriguez Benavides. Lalo was a licensed Master Plumber, Member of the Knights of...

Higinio Cruz Guerrero 85 passed away on December 16, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born in El Orgono, Mexico on January 12, 1934 to Bartolo & Cidronia Cruz Guerrero. Higinio was a Rancher and Farmer all his life. He enjoyed raising cattle and going on trips, especially trips that involved airplanes. Higinio was of the Catholic faith. His first wife Rosario Lopez Guerrero preceded Higinio in death. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Luz Guerrero, sons...

Domingo (Pimpo) Ramirez, Jr. 76 passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  Domingo was born on August 7, 1943 to Domingo & Isabel Campos Ramirez, Sr. Domingo was a graduate of San Benito High School, served in the Army National Guard and was of the Catholic faith.  His professional career included the following areas: Police officer for the City of San Benito, Valley Baptist Medical Center Security Coordinator, San Benito City Management,...