All Tributes - San Benito, TX

Fernanda N. Koite, of San Benito, Texas, passed from this life on November 6, 2019 at the age of 83.  She was born in Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico, on December 5, 1935 to the late Francisco and the late Brigida Rayo Noriega. Fernanda was a loving and caring mother who always strived to bring joy and love to her family.  She is deeply loved and will be forever missed. Fernanda was an avid traveler who always looked forward to her next adventure. She traveled throughout Mexico...

Raquel G. Zuniga, 77, of Lozano passed away at her home surrounded by her family Saturday morning November 2, 2019. Raquel was born in San Benito on March 23, 1942 to Jose Maria Gonzales & Aurora Garcia Gonzales. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Rio Hondo. Raquel loved to dance, gardening, and cheering on her Dallas Cowboys! Raquel was preceded in death by her parents Jose Maria & Aurora Gonzales, newborn son Rene Zuniga, sister Delia Gonzales, and brothers Gilberto...

Lucinda Gracia Alvarado passed away peacefully on October 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at her home in San Antonio, Texas.   Lucinda (known as Mrs. A or Lucy) was born in Brownsville, Texas to Antonio and Marcela Gracia on August 14, 1934.   She attended elementary, middle school, and high school in Los Fresnos, Texas graduating in 1954.  After high school, she worked for the J. C. Penney Company in Brownsville Texas as an elevator operator.  On August...

Victoriano Barron, 58, passed peacefully from this life on October 19, 2019.  A San Benito native, Victoriano was born to Gregorio Barron, Sr. and Margarita Coronado on July 29, 1961. He was a past employee of H.E.B. Deli Department. Victoriano was preceded in death by his grandparents, Victoriano and Cruz R. Coronado; parents, Gregorio and Margarita C. Barron; brother, Gregorio Barron, Jr.; sister, Ramona Gomez; nephews, Paul Gomez and Baldo Misael Barron; aunt, Robles R....

Surrounded by his loving family, Raul Chavez went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 17. 2019.  Raul was born on December 23, 1952 to Mauricio Chavez and Guadalupe Vega in Weslaco, Texas. For twenty-five years, Raul was employed with Harlingen Water Works.  His love for people and for God was evident as he served as Assistant Pastor for Deaf Baptist Church in Harlingen and volunteered to pick up people to take to church.  In years past, he also served his...

Reynaldo Avila Sr., age 77, of San Benito, Texas entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family at home. Reynaldo is preceded in death by his parents Pedro L. and Guadalupe Avila, sister, Antolina A. Balboa and baby brother Lionel A. Avila I. Reynaldo is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Aurora Avila (high school sweetheart), son Reynaldo Avila Jr. (Monique), Pedro Avila (Mary Lou), Patricia Avila, Terry Avila and Jose L. Avila (Jeanie) and...

Dolores “Lolita” Villarreal passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on October 5, 2019, at age 96.  Dolores was a lifelong resident of San Benito, Texas and was well known to many for her service and dedication to her family, church, and community.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Francisco “Paco”, her daughter Teresita Emilia “Terry” Naranjo, her sons Ramon Cañas and Ramiro Cañas, her three sisters: Estefana...

Irma Salazar gained her angel wings after a bravely-fought battle against Glioblastoma brain cancer on September 27, 2019. Irma was born in San Benito, Texas on April 19,1961.  She graduated from San Benito High School in 1980.  She moved to the Austin/ Buda area where she was employed by the State for 32 years. Irma’s greatest passion was her family and friends. She found joy in serving and caring for others. Irma loved to travel, cook and entertain friends and family, and...

Artemio Cepeda 82 was born on November 18, 1936 and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandchildren Christopher Hernandez, and Gilbert “Baybz” Cepeda He is loved and remembered by his surving wife Maria De Jesus Cepeda Martinez; his children: Jose Homero (Juana), Jose Artemio Jr. (Janie), Jose Humberto (Eugenia), Dora E. Esquivel, Manuel (Norma), Norma Hernandez, Sergio (Erica), Liz (Joey) Zepeda Barron,...

Julian Niño 78 passed away on September 13, 2019 in Freemont, Ohio.  He was born on June 24, 1941 in Mexico to Jose & Santos Malacara Niño. Julian was a retired diesel mechanic with W & B Service Co.  He was a member of Asamblea Apostolica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus in Clyde, with Pastor Juan Nuñez. Julian was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He is preceded in death by his mother Santos Malacara of San Benito, brother Guadalupe Niño of Brownsville;...