Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Bernard "Bernie" Francis Barge
Jul 6, 2025
Bernard "Bernie" Francis Barge was 92 and living in Harlingen, Texas when he died on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Bernie was born in Hiawatha, Kansas on October 17, 1932. He married Mary Lou Dean April 13, 1951. He is survived by their three children, Vicky Logan, Glen (Vicki) Barge, and Valerie (Roy) Andersen; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
After 36...
José Agustín “El Toro” Rodríguez López
Jul 4, 2025
José Agustín “El Toro” López Rodríguez, 89, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on July 4, 2025. He was born to Toribio López and Encarnación Rodríguez in Ciudad Fernández, San Luis Potosí, México, on February 29, 1936.
José was hardworking, kind, resilient, generous, and wise. He was a master carpenter who dedicated forty years of his life to his craft....
Aurora S. Aguilar
Jul 4, 2025
Aurora S. Aguilar, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. She was born on November 16, 1942, in La Paloma, Texas, to Juan Saldaña Sr. and Dolores G. Saldaña.
A lifelong resident of San Benito (El Ranchito), Aurora married Jose Antonio Aguilar Sr. on July 29, 1959, in Brownsville, Texas. She dedicated 29 years of...
Christopher Glenn Pearrow
Jul 3, 2025
Christopher Glenn Pearrow, a resident of Palm Valley, Texas, son of William “Glenn” Pearrow, and Jolene Mehaffey Pearrow, was born on November 15th, 1980, in Mesquite Texas. Christopher contracted spinal meningitis at 10 ½ months. After a two week stay in the hospital he was released and made a full recovery. His family attributed the recovery to prayers, and the...
Juana P. Castañeda
Jul 3, 2025
Juana P. Castañeda, 87, of San Benito, Texas was called home by the Lord in her sleep surrounded by her family on July 3, 2025. Born to Serapio M. López and Cecilia Parra Huerta on January 25, 1938.
A dedicated member of the Catholic faith, Juana was a parishioner at St. Benedict Catholic Church. She enjoyed a successful career as a...
Winfred Maxine Shedd Smith
Jul 2, 2025
Winfred Maxine Shedd Smith passed from this life into eternal life on July 2, 2025, on her 92nd birthday. She was born July 2, 1933, in Leesville, Texas. She is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, about whom she sang throughout her life. She is now reunited with the love of her life, her husband Jerry Solon...
Vimmajean Hunt White
Jun 30, 2025
Vimmajean Hunt White (94) was born January 6, 1931 and on Monday, June 30, 2025 woke up in the arms of Jesus surrounded by family and friends who have been waiting for her. There to meet her was her beloved husband, Wayne White. Vimmajean is survived by her two daughters: Babs Gonzalez (Claudio) and Mary Ellen Smith (Kenneth). Grandchildren: Andy...
Romeo Garza, Sr.
Jun 29, 2025
Retired San Benito businessman and entrepreneur Romeo Garza, Sr., peacefully passed away at his home on June 29, 2025, at age 93.
He was born to Eusebio and Manuela Garza in San Benito, Texas, on May 31, 1932.
Romeo served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received in combat. After...
Noel Clifton Wiley
Jun 26, 2025
Noel Clifton Wiley, aged 93, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on May 2, 1932, in Runnels County, Texas, he was the son of A.N. Wiley and Gladys Paschal Wiley.
Noel graduated from Winters High School in 1950 and went on to marry Joline Baker, with whom he had two children—Alan Noel and Laura Jo. Noel...
Velia V. Farias
Jun 26, 2025
Velia V. Farias, 92, passed away peacefully June 26, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. Velia was born August 13, 1932, in Mexico to Miguel Vento and Petra Gonzales.
A devoted member of Lirio de los Valles Church, Velia consistently contributed to church activities and fundraisers, reflecting her dedication to her faith and community.
Velia is preceded in death by her husband, Salvador...
James G. "Jimmie" Hough
Jun 25, 2025
James G. “Jimmie” Hough, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away June 25, 2025, in Rowlett, TX at the age of 99.
Born in Mercedes, TX on March 25, 1926, he was the son of Travers Eugene Hough and Mattie James Hough. His high-school sweetheart and beloved wife of 68 years, Constance “Connie” Doherty Hough, and his two brothers, Dr. Travers...
Jose Adan Montemayor
Jun 24, 2025
Jose Adan Montemayor, age 66, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on September 8, 1958, in San Benito, Texas, to Miguel Montemayor and Sarita Rodriguez Montemayor.
Known affectionately to his community as Joe Cadillac, Jose grew up in San Benito where he developed a passion for music. A lifelong musician, participating in numerous local...
Analisa Michelle Guerra
Jun 19, 2025
Analisa Michelle Guerra, age 34, of San Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1990, in Harlingen, Texas, to Guadalupe F. and Adriana Z. Guerra.
A graduate of San Benito High School in 2009, Analisa was an active participant in the Special Olympics. Throughout her life, she embraced her Catholic faith, attending Our...
Carmela S. Ramirez
Jun 13, 2025
Carmela S. Ramirez passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 77.
Carmela was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Angel L. Ramirez. Her parents, Manuel Sr. and Gertrudis (Tula) Sanchez and her sister Maria Luisa Burrola. Her in-laws, Rafael and Consuelo Ramirez,...
Francisca Sandoval
Jun 12, 2025
With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Francisca L. Sandoval, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ, who entered eternal rest on June 12, 2025, at the age of 80. She passed peacefully at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on October...
Marilyn Adele Vincent
Jun 12, 2025
Marilyn Adele Vincent passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, just two weeks shy of her 80th birthday, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was living in Harlingen, Texas, at the time of her passing.
Born on June 26, 1945, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Marilyn was the daughter of Blanche and Elmer Griffin. She was the third of four...
Juana "Juanita" B. Gaytan
Jun 11, 2025
Surrounded by her loved ones, Juana “Juanita” B. Gaytan went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2025. Her remarkable 101 years of life stand as a testament to her strength, selflessness, and devotion to her faith, family, and community. She lived by the 23rd Psalm, “Jehová es mi pastor; nada me faltará.”
Born in Monterrey, Mexico, on...
Lydia Pena
Jun 9, 2025
Lydia Peña, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on April 1, 1931, in San Benito, Texas, to Leonardo and Angelita G. Perez.
Lydia dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker and was a devoted member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Her passions included sewing, crocheting, baking, and solving word search...
