Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
James Lee Cantrell
Apr 4, 2025
James Lee Cantrell, 92, residing in San Benito, Texas passed away of natural causes April 4, 2025. He was born in Sunset, TX on June 27, 1932, to parents Charles and Viola Cantrell.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ione “Onie” Jenkins Cantrell of San Benito and her three children Kevin Smith (Ellen), Shelley Smith White (Ron) and...
Andres L. Robles
Apr 2, 2025
Andres L. Robles, 87, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.
Andres was born to Ignacio and Angela Leal Robles on August 11, 1937, in Rio Hondo, Texas.
He served honorably in the U.S. Army, worked as a truck driver, and was previously employed by General Dynamics.
Andres was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He was a diligent...
Juanita G. Soto
Mar 31, 2025
Juanita G. Soto peacefully passed away in Houston, Texas, on March 31, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on July 6, 1946, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Leopoldo Soto; her parents, Manuel Garza and Matiana Chapa; her sisters, Margarita Casas and Berta Martinez; and her brothers, Amador, Manuel, and Guadalupe Garza.
She...
Ponciano Garcia
Mar 30, 2025
Ponciano Garcia, 102, two days shy of his 103rd birthday, of Harlingen, TX passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025. Born on a hacienda in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Josefina and Antonio Garcia on April 2nd, 1922, Ponciano was a deeply passionate and exacting man with an abiding love for his family and a steady dedication to his work.
As...
James Lopez
Mar 29, 2025
James X. Lopez, affectionately known as Dad, Daddy, Pop, Pappa, and BROTHA JAMES, was a lifelong resident of Harlingen. He was born on February 26, 1941, in Harlingen, Texas. James passed away shortly after his 84th birthday, surrounded by friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Federico Lopez Jr. and Connie Lopez; his brothers, Fred Lopez III...
Homer Galvan
Mar 25, 2025
Homer Galvan, age 75, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.
He was born on July 18, 1949, in San Benito, Texas, to Hilario Galvan Jr. and Margarita M. Galvan.
Homer was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1968. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and achieved the rank of...
Jesus Rodriguez, Jr.
Mar 25, 2025
Jesús Rodriguez Jr., born on January 2, 1947, in Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 25, 2025, at the age of 78.
After graduating from San Benito High School in 1966, Jesus was drafted in 1967 to serve his country in the Vietnam War. He attained the rank of Sergeant, completed his military service honorably, and...
Bonnie Louisa Bishop Jones
Mar 24, 2025
Bonnie Louisa Bishop Jones peacefully passed on March 24, 2025, at eighty-two years of age.
She was born July 19, 1942, to Alfred L. and Evelyn Grantham Bishop. Bonnie grew up in Rio Hondo, Texas, with her sister, Julia Williams, and her brothers, John and Larry.
She married David Louis Jones in 1962, and they enjoyed sixty-two wonderful years together.
Bonnie had a...
Francisco Loya
Mar 23, 2025
Francisco Loya, age 79, peacefully passed on March 23, 2025, in San Benito, Texas.
He was born to Luciano Loya and Luisa Castro Loya on January 29, 1946, in Brownsville, Texas.
Francisco graduated from Brownsville High School. He went on to serve on active duty in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant (E7).
He was...
Christian Jay Guerra
Mar 23, 2025
Christian Jay “Chris” Guerra, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2025, in Brownsville, Texas. Chris was born to Jessie Joe Beltran and Liza M. Gonzalez on September 13, 1994, in Harlingen, Texas.
SPC Christian Jay Guerra was a United States Army Ranger assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he served as...
Michael Lee Wisdom
Mar 20, 2025
Michael Lee “Mike” Wisdom, age 80, peacefully passed away on March 20, 2025 in Harlingen TX. Mike was born to Woodrow Wisdom and Edith Metheny Wisdom on September 11, 1944 in Mercedes TX and grew up in La Feria TX.
Mike graduated from La Feria High School where he excelled in football and basketball. He attended Texas A&I Kingsville TX and...
Federico Martinez
Mar 18, 2025
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord…” (1 Timothy 2:7-8a)
Federico Martinez, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1937 to Filomeno and Julia Estrada Martinez in Los...
Roberto C Diaz, Jr.
Mar 16, 2025
Roberto Crescencio “Bob” Diaz, Jr., age 67, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Richardson, Texas. He was born to Roberto C. and Alicia Solis Diaz on October 21, 1957, in Harlingen, Texas.
Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and he worked in the security industry for almost forty years.
He was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching games...
Victor M. Perez
Mar 15, 2025
Victor Martinez Perez of Richmond, Texas, was born on July 28, 1930, to Jose Perez and Piedad Martinez of San Benito, Texas. Early Saturday morning, on March 15, 2025, Victor peacefully went to be with the Lord, at the age of 94.
Victor was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Aurora S. Gonzalez, of Harlingen, Texas. Victor was...
Maria Rosa Rodriguez
Mar 15, 2025
Maria Rosa Rodriguez, aged 81, peacefully passed away on March 15, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on February 27, 1944, in Mexico to Alfonso Lerma and Maria Rosa Mata.
A devoted member of the Jehovah's Witness faith, Rosa had a deep appreciation for nature, which was reflected in her passion for gardening and caring for her hens.
She was preceded...
Blanca Estella Garcia
Mar 12, 2025
Blanca Estella Garcia, 63, loving sister, aunt and loyal friend, died peacefully March 12, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born October 30, 1961, to Francisco Leonel and Estella Davila Garcia. Blanca was brought home to the same place where the family lived with her great aunt Paula Davila, in the original, ancestral residence of great-grandparents, Ramon...
Doreen Burke Weiner
Mar 11, 2025
Doreen Burke Weiner, age 83, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.
She was born on August 15, 1941, to the late William and Sara Burke in Edinburgh, Scotland. After the passing of her beloved husband, Albert, she owned and operated the Rialto Theater in downtown Harlingen until it closed in 1993. Doreen had a deep love for...
