Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Doris Jean Croasmun
Nov 23, 2025
Doris Jean Croasmun, 85, peacefully passed away on November 23, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. Born on November 27, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Melvin H. Kloss and Rojeanne D. Kloss (née Wall).
Doris graduated from Youngstown South High School and completed police training; she pursued a career that combined her passions for service and law enforcement....
Gilberto Sanchez
Nov 16, 2025
Gilberto Sanchez, age 69, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 16, 2025, at Valley Baptist Hospital. A loving father and husband, Gilberto lived a life defined by devotion to his family, his country, and the many passions that brought him joy.
Born into a large and caring family, Gilberto was blessed with many loving brothers and sisters, and he...
Robert Wayne Agven
Nov 16, 2025
Robert Wayne Agven, 48, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away on November 16, 2025. He was born on April 15, 1977, in Provo, Utah, to Verner Axel Agven and Imelda Mendez Agven.
For 27 years, Robert dedicated himself to his work as a contractor. He had a wide range of interests that included music, cooking, craftsmanship, traveling, movies, and fishing.
Robert is...
Alma Speaker Wienen Wiesman
Nov 14, 2025
Alma Speaker Wienen Wiesman died in Harlingen, Texas on November 14, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on November 26, 1929, in Galena, Illinois, Alma was the daughter of William and Josephine Speaker.
In 1952, she married Dorien J. Wienen, and the couple relocated from Galena to Texas, ultimately settling in Harlingen in 1959. After the passing of Dorien in...
Forrest Garling, Jr.
Nov 13, 2025
Forrest Garling, Jr. met his Lord on November 13, 2025, at Valley Baptist Medical Center. The son of the late Forrest Garling, Sr and Grace Wheeler Garling, Forrest was born on November 2, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas.
Forrest was a 1961 graduate of Harlingen High School and later graduated from the University of Texas. Forrest is a veteran having served...
Joseph Bennett Vasquez
Nov 11, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of Joseph Vasquez on November 11, 2025. Joey was a devoted husband to his love, Patsy, for 58 years and the proud and loving father to his children, JoAnn Nelson, Eric Vasquez and Eric Nelson. He also cherished time with his grandchildren, Robin, Kyle, Bailey and Andy.
Born on...
Eristeo Treviño
Nov 10, 2025
Eristeo Treviño, age 63, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on October 26, 1962, in Brownsville, Texas, he was the son of Jacinto and Emilia Treviño.
Eristeo married Susana Alfaro on May 12, 1984. He dedicated much of his professional life to agriculture. Following his marriage to Susana, he worked in the oil fields in Perryton,...
Lloyd Jaeger
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,...
Marian L. Oliver
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...
Jennie Lee Koeller Garcia
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...
Graciela Garcia Gonzalez
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...
Olga M. Ramirez
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...
Dr. Cecil Randall Simmons, M.D.
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....
Armando Escamilla
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...
Alfredo "Tay" Arnulfo Huerta
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,...
