Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jan 5, 2026

Dora Luz Garza Padilla, 83, of San Benito, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Dora was the oldest of 13 children, eight boys and five girls. She enjoyed spending time with her family at barbeques, listening to music and dancing, playing loteria, and buying and wearing lots of jewelry. She also enjoyed volunteering at Amigos...

Jan 4, 2026

Juan Manuel Garza Rodríguez, de 75 años, falleció el 4 de enero de 2026 en Brownsville, Texas. Nació el 23 de junio de 1950 en el Ejido 25 de enero, Tamaulipas, México, hijo de Manuel Garza y Cristina Rodríguez. Juan tenía un profundo aprecio por la música norteña, que le alegraba la vida.

Le sobreviven sus hermanas, Georgina Garza Rodríguez y...

Jan 4, 2026

LaRue Wheelus Elliff was born to Lloyd and Myrtle Wheelus in Harlingen, Texas at Valley Baptist Hospital on July 8, 1936, and passed away at the age of 89 on January 4, 2026. She grew up in Santa Rosa, Texas where she graduated from high school as salutatorian of her class of 13. LaRue then began attending Baylor University and...

Jan 3, 2026

Jan 2, 2026

Anatolia Alvarez Lopez, age 82, of Los Fresnos, Texas, entered into eternal rest on January 2, 2026, at Harlingen Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on June 3, 1943, in Los Fresnos, Texas, to Crecencio Alvarez Monsivais and Santiaga Espinoza Pintor. Anatolia lived a life rooted in strength, faith, and deep devotion to her family....

Dec 30, 2025

Lina Garcia, 76, of San Benito, Texas, entered eternal rest on December 30, 2025. She was born on December 29, 1949, in San Benito, Texas, and passed away peacefully in Harlingen.

Lina was preceded in death by her parents, Emma Hernandez Garcia and Eloy Garcia, and her brother Eloy Garcia Jr. She is survived by her loving sister Sylvia “Chivi” Garcia;...

Dec 27, 2025

Robert “Bob” Wold, 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 27. Bob was born in Aitkin, MN to Ernest and Margaret Wold. He graduated from Aitkin High School in 1956 and enlisted in the Navy at 18. He served on the USS Kretchmer 329 on the Dew Line during the...

Dec 23, 2025

Ariel Rios, born on October 5, 1939, in Montémorelos, Nuevo León, México, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Ariel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and father-in-law, serving as the heart of his family. He shared a beautiful 59 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Celia Rios. Their love story began with love at...

Dec 23, 2025

Margarita Martinez Galvan, age 98, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. Born on August 3, 1927, in Lozano, Texas, she was the daughter of Guadalupe and Catarina Martinez.

Margarita is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hilario Galvan Jr., and her son, Homer Galvan. She is survived by her children, Diana Galvan, Rene Galvan...

Dec 21, 2025

Fred A. Harnish, age 78, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born on November 27, 1947, in North Platte, Nebraska, he was the son of Gloyd and Virginia Harnish.

Fred graduated from Bellevue Senior High School in Bellevue, Nebraska, in 1966 and furthered his education at Bellevue University, earning a...

Dec 21, 2025

Gerald Richard “Gus” Gusler, 88, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy defined by unwavering love for his family, a deep connection to the land, a passion for football, loyalty to friends, and a life lived fully and honestly.

Born on September 17, 1937, in Rio Hondo, Gerald spent his formative...

Dec 20, 2025

Leonila. García, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, in Rosenberg, Texas. She was born on March 23, 1933, in San Benito, Texas, she was the loving daughter of Encarnacion and Juanita Hernandez.

Leonila proudly graduated from San Benito High School in 1950, where she was an active member of the band, playing the French horn, and participated in...

Dec 19, 2025

With her beloved husband Keith by her side, Shirley Jean Grunden peacefully passed from death to life in her sleep on December 19, 2025, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She now rests in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Shirley was born on July 29, 1938, to Edgar and Gertrude Waechter in Quincy, Illinois, where she spent most...

Dec 17, 2025

The unique soul we knew as Suzanne Elizabeth Zurlinden was born on November 27, 1951, in San Benito, Texas, and grew up in Harlingen, Texas. After graduating from Harlingen High School and completing two semesters at Pan American University, she married Fredric Rueter of Harlingen, and bore two children–Amanda Elizabeth Rueter in 1975, and Mathew Warren Rueter in 1979. After...

Dec 17, 2025

Elizabeth Salina Hayes, age 70, of San Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. Born on September 17, 1955, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, she was the daughter of Austin “Tobey” and Cecil Hayes.

Lib graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Queretaro, Mexico. She later earned a master's degree in science from Texas A&M University in College Station,...

Dec 16, 2025

Bert E. Jarvis, born to Jess and Maudie Jarvis, on February 17, 1939, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed from this life to his heavenly home on December 16, 2025.

Bert spent two years in the early 1960s proudly serving his country in the U. S. Army. He held many different jobs throughout his life from barbering while living in California, roofing...

Dec 15, 2025

Lois Nadine Graft Shreve passed away December 15, 2025, at her home in Harlingen, Texas. She was born in Custer County, Oklahoma on January 3, 1927, to Warren and Dortha Graft - the oldest of three children. Dortha passed away in 1936 when Lois was 9 years old.

Lois graduated from Independence High School in 1944, attended SWOSU for a year,...

Dec 14, 2025

Enrique Leal Ornelas Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on April 16, 1938, in San Benito, Texas, he was the son of Enrique Ornelas Sr. and Adela Leal Ornelas.

Enrique received 10 years of formal education and proudly served his country as a Private (E-2) in the United States Army. He dedicated much of...

Dec 9, 2025

Dolores Garcia, born on August 27, 1929, in San Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. She was a beacon of kindness and warmth, known for her caring nature and unwavering love for her family. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Dolores was hardworking and dedicated, always putting her loved ones above all else. Her...

Dec 8, 2025

Andrea Rebecca (Ratliff) Rodriguez, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Born on December 14, 1932, in San Benito, Texas, she was the daughter of Fred and Rebecca Ratliff. Our Lord has welcomed our precious, beautiful, and loving mother into paradise. We thank our Lord God for having blessed us with her for 92...