Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Nov 3, 2025

Lloyd Kenneth Jaeger of Harlingen, TX, a 98-year-old Navy veteran of World War Two, passed away in the early morning hours of November 3, 2025.

Lloyd was born in the farming community of Guttenberg, Iowa in January, 1927 and attended school in Shelbina, Missouri. He grew up with a close connection to the outdoors and wildlife around him. He hunted mink,...

Oct 31, 2025

Marian Oliver, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on March 13, 1941, in Charleston, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Don Green and Zelma Onieta Neal Green.

Marian earned her Master’s Degree in Library Science from A & I Kingsville and dedicated 30 years of her career to the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School...

Oct 29, 2025

Jennie Lee Koeller Garcia, age 52, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, in Olmito, Texas. Born on October 13, 1973, in Louisville, Kentucky, she was daughter of Gary Koeller and Marilyn Koeller.

Jennie earned an associate's degree in nursing (RN) and dedicated 30 years of her career as a registered nurse. A faithful follower of the Christian faith, Jennie found...

Oct 28, 2025

Oct 25, 2025

Graciela Garcia Gonzalez, 79, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1945, in San Benito, Texas, to Guillermo Garcia and Olivia Farias Garcia.

Graciela dedicated 27 years of her life to serving the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District before her retirement. She embraced her Catholic faith wholeheartedly and cherished the time...

Oct 25, 2025

Olga M. Ramirez, 69, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, in Brownsville, Texas. She was born April 26, 1956, in San Juan, Texas to Julio Moreno and Consuelo Luna Moreno.

A devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Los Fresnos, Olga found joy in various activities during her leisure time, including crocheting, gardening, reading, and coloring.

Olga is preceded in...

Oct 20, 2025

Cecil Randall Simmons, M.D. was born in Harlingen, Texas, on October 10, 1934, and died peacefully at his home in San Benito on October 20, 2025, at the age of 91.

Cecil was raised on a farm with seven brothers and sisters in the Rangerville area. A bright and determined student, he graduated with honors from Harlingen High School in 1953....

Oct 18, 2025

Armando “Popo” Escamilla, 89, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born July 8, 1936, in San Benito, Texas to Pablo and Agapita Escamilla.

Armando dedicated over 50 years of his life as a self-employed contractor, roofer, and backhoe operator. His passions included watching western action movies and cooking shows, as well as cherishing moments with...

Oct 18, 2025

Alfredo “Tay” Arnulfo Huerta, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, October 18, 2025, at Valley Baptist Medical Center, surrounded by his beloved family. A lifelong resident of Harlingen, Alfredo was the pillar of the Huerta family and now has gone to his eternal resting place in Heaven.

Alfredo was born on March 22, 1950, in McAllen, Texas to Paulino Huerta,...

Oct 11, 2025

Roy Don Cowan, 67, died October 11, 2025, at his home in Harlingen, Texas. Roy was born November 22, 1957, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Jerry and Alma Cowan. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Cowan, sister Cynthia Carol Cowan, Grandparents Loupe and Ernestine Gravley (maternal) and Oliver (Juanita) Cowan and Esther Cory (paternal), and Uncle Larry Fugit,...

Oct 5, 2025

John A. Renneker, aged 62, passed away peacefully at his home, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, after a difficult battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Lenore Renneker and Robert (Bob) Renneker.

John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He served his community as a firefighter for 35 years with dedication and courage...

Oct 4, 2025

Lidia Lucia Suarez Longoria, 92, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. She was born on September 16, 1933, in Brownsville, Texas, to Guadalupe and Maria de Jesus Suarez.

Lidia dedicated 25 years of her professional life to Longoria Construction, where she worked alongside her beloved husband, Abel Longoria Sr., before her retirement. In addition to her...

Oct 2, 2025

Dalia L. Robles, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on November 30, 1936, in Kingsville, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Pablo Lopez and Maria de la Luz Vega.

Dalia dedicated her life to her family as a devoted homemaker. She took great joy in preparing delicious meals and baking birthday cakes. Her...

Sep 30, 2025

Carlos “Charlie” Agado, age 64, entered eternal life on September 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife, sons, and brothers.

Born on January 13, 1961, to Manuel and Guadalupe “Lupita” Agado, Charlie was a man of deep faith and unwavering devotion to St. Therese Catholic Church. He served as an altar server, mowed the church grounds, and actively participated in the...

Sep 27, 2025

Felipe G. Pedraza, age 91, of San Benito, entered eternal life on September 27, 2025. Felipe was born on February 5, 1934 in Donna, Tx to the late Nicolas and Josefa Pedraza. He was born the fourth of seven children. All three of his brothers, along with himself, entered into the military. Felipe was an Army Veteran of the Korean...

Sep 23, 2025

Jesus “Jesse” Hernandez III entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2025. A proud graduate of San Benito High School, Jesse dedicated most of his life to operating the Hernandez family business, Rosary Floral & Nursery, where he served the community with care and creativity.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marisela, as well as his parents,...

Sep 21, 2025

David A. Ysasi, age 98, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. Born on November 4, 1926, in Robstown, Texas, he was the son of Rafael Ysasi and Paula Ysasi Abrego.

A resident of San Benito since 1989, David served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Raquel Arreola on...

Sep 21, 2025

Blake Allen Broyles, 63, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1962, in Harlingen, where he spent his life surrounded by family, friends, faith, and the music he loved.

At the center of Blake’s life was his faith. A devout believer and member of First Methodist Church Harlingen, he was deeply rooted in...

Sep 20, 2025

Wilma Jean McGinnis, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on February 23, 1943, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Elijah Lane and Allison Lunsford Lane.

A dedicated professional, Wilma worked as a bookkeeper for Jens Oilfield Service, from which she later retired. Throughout her life, she enjoyed participating in Primitive Rendezvous and had a...

Sep 20, 2025

Carmen Huerta passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born to Epifanio Cortez and Refugia Ventura Cortez on October 26, 1937, in San Benito, Texas

She worked at Levi Strauss & Company before joining Agua Cristalina Home Care, where she retired after twenty years of devoted service.

Carmen was a devoted Catholic and active member...