Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Cirildo Piñón
Mar 9, 2026
Cirildo Piñón, 83, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Carreton, San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico on May 22, 1942, to Pascual Piñón and Manuela Mejia Piñón.
Cirildo dedicated 31 years to maintenance department of San Benito Consolidated School District as plumber, a role in which he served with commitment and dedication. He was a...
Raquel O. Rodriguez
Mar 8, 2026
Raquel O. Rodriguez, 83, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Brownsville, Texas. She was born May 16, 1942, in Villagrán, Tamaulipas to Arturo Olmos Rubio and Aurelia Olmos Delgado.
Raquel cherished her animals, finding joy in caring for her beloved parrots, especially her beautiful macaw, as well as her chickens and peacocks, which added beauty and happiness to her home.
She...
Santiago Armando Villarreal
Mar 6, 2026
Santiago Armando Villareal, 76, passed away on March 6, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 26, 1950, in San Benito, Texas to Francisco Villarreal and Margarita M. Villarreal.
Santiago was employed with Sears and retired after 19 ½ years of service. He was of the Catholic faith. Santiago enjoyed watching football, fishing, barbecuing, and spending time with his family.
He...
Victor Manuel Burnias, Jr.
Mar 3, 2026
With a heavy heart, we announce that Victor Manuel Burnias Jr. suddenly passed away. Victor was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and strength to those around him. He touched the lives of many with his generous spirit and unwavering dedication to the people he loved. Victor was a quiet and reserved person,...
Eric Michael Hoff
Mar 3, 2026
Eric Michael Hoff, 66, of Palm Valley, Texas, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, and was raised in Flossmoor, IL.
Eric is survived by his beloved wife, Tina Hoff; his adored daughters, Lynn Hoff Hawkins and Morgan M Hoff; his sister, The Rev. Daryce Hoff Nolan; his brother Greg, and his...
Maria Anita Gonzalez
Mar 2, 2026
Maria Anita Gonzalez, age 100, peacefully passed away on March 2, 2026, in Brownsville, Texas. Born on October 13, 1925, in Laureles, Texas, she was the daughter of Alcadio Sanchez and Guadalupe Garza Sanchez.
Maria was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norberto Gonzalez. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Candelaria Rodriguez (Salvador), Gloria Gascon, Jesus Gascon (Sabina), Lucia...
Cobretti Rae Rodriguez
Mar 1, 2026
Cobretti Rae Rodriguez, age 17, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on June 9, 2008, in Harlingen, Texas, to Eric Rodriguez and JoAnna Galvan.
Cobretti was a dedicated junior at San Benito High School, where he was actively working towards his diploma and envisioning his future in the Law Enforcement Pathway through the Career and...
Ione “Pat” (Isaacson) Amundson
Feb 27, 2026
Ione “Pat” Amundson, age 93, passed away on February 27, 2026, at Harlingen Medical Center in Texas, following complications from surgery. Pat was a soft-spoken presence who preferred the comfort of family to the spotlight. She leaves behind a legacy of quiet resilience, a love for life’s simple adventures, and a profound, unwavering devotion to those she held dear.
Pat was...
Harry W. Leggett III
Feb 27, 2026
Harry W. Leggett III was born on July 13, 1943, and passed away on February 27, 2026. He was the eldest and the last surviving child of four born to Harry W. and Marie Leggett. Harry was raised in Dallas, Texas, and proudly graduated with the first class of W.W. Samuel High School. Harry went on to earn a degree...
Lucy Wilkinson
Feb 25, 2026
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Lucy Wilkinson, who left us on February 25, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born on September 13, 1936, to John and Myrtle Vidos in Morgan City, Louisiana, Lucy was one of thirteen children, seven boys and six girls: Frederich, Melvin, John Jr., James, Rosemae, Mary Ann,...
Alfonso Moreno Aguirre
Feb 24, 2026
Alfonso "Poncho" M. Aguirre was a lifelong resident of San Benito, Texas. He attended the San Benito CISD schools and was a member of the St. Theresa Church. He was a devoted father and husband. He is the son of Severiana Moreno Aguirre and Anselmo Aguirre.
Alfonso Aguirre was a musician and was part of a conjunto group in Los Angeles,...
Georgeanne Weaver
Feb 23, 2026
Georgeanne (G’Anne) Weaver of Raymondville, Texas entered this world on February 5, 1951, and stepped into eternity on February 23, 2026. She is preceded in death by her father, Lucian (“Buster”) Lind, her mother, Colleen Lind, and brothers Michael & Matthew Lind. G’Anne is survived by her husband of 53 years, John Kent Weaver and two beautiful daughters, Jennifer Weaver...
Miguel Padilla, Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
Miguel Padilla Sr., 88, peacefully passed away on February 18, 2026, in San Benito, Texas. Born on October 18, 1937, in San Pedro, Texas, he was the son of Isabel and Petra Padilla.
Miguel was known for his love of fishing, music, and the adventures he experienced as a truck driver. He built a life filled with cherished memories and passions...
Alva McCoy Jones, Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Alva “Al” McCoy Jones, Jr. of Harlingen, Texas was born on May 30, 1938, and passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. He was 87. He was born to and is now reunited with his parents Selina and Alva Jones, Sr.
Al was raised in Harlingen and attended Harlingen High School and upon graduation, attended Texas A&M University where he was...
Alys M. "Toddy" McAllister
Feb 12, 2026
Alys M. "Toddy" McAllister, 83, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Harlingen, Texas.
Born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on April 22, 1942, to Lt. James Tod and Beatrice (Law) Watson. Lt. Watson, a navigator on B-17’s was killed in action off the coast of Sicily on July 9, 1943, during WWII. Mrs. Watson married Ray W. Alford from Ft. Thomas,...
Margarita Rosales Cerecedo
Feb 10, 2026
Margarita “Mage” Rosales Cerecedo, 96, a lifelong resident of San Benito, Texas, entered into eternal rest on February 10, 2026, at Valley Baptist Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 13, 1929, to Crispin Soto Rosales and Juanita Castillo Rosales.
Margarita was one of ten siblings, with eight brothers and one sister: the late...
Linda Myrl Stockton
Feb 8, 2026
Linda Myrl Stockton, 88, of Harlingen, Texas, returned to her Heavenly Father on February 8th, 2026. She was born on September 26th, 1937, in Brownsboro, Texas to her loving parents Harrison Holcomb and Lillian Land.
Linda graduated from Roxton High School and completed her education at E.T.S.T College in Commerce, Texas. She had a call to educate and inspire young minds,...
Juan M. Yzaguirre
Feb 2, 2026
Juan M. Yzaguirre, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great grandfather, honorable veteran, and brilliant man of unwavering faith, entered eternal rest on February 2, 2026, in Harlingen, Texas. He was 68 years old. Juan was a brilliant man—highly intelligent, thoughtful, and meticulous in all he did.
Juan was born on September 24, 1957, in Navasota, Texas, to Leonardo...
Robert Carr Bonds
Feb 1, 2026
A genuinely good man has passed away and is now resting in Jesus’s arms.
Robert Carr Bonds (USAF Major, Ret.) was born May 17, 1951, to Ruth Alden Burton Bonds and Ralph Gordon Bonds in Washington, D.C. When his parents divorced, Robert moved with his mother back to her hometown of Amarillo, Texas, until he was returned to the nation’s capital...
