Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 20, 2025

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...

Mar 16, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 9, 2025

Timothy Edward Conway (Tim) joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born on September 7, 1970, in Metairie, Louisiana to Tom Conway and Diane Conway.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Peyton and Melba Conway and maternal grandparents Cecil and Mildred Dukes. He is...

Mar 9, 2025

Dorothy E. Alvarez passed away March 9, 2025, at the age of 92.

After graduating high school, she moved to San Antonio and worked at Southwestern Bell as an operator. Dorothy met the love of her life and beloved husband of 50 years, Juan Alvarez, and had five children. Dorothy and Juan later retired in Port Mansfield, TX. Dorothy always cherished...

Mar 7, 2025

No services to be held.

Mar 7, 2025

Mar 6, 2025

Services pending

Mar 5, 2025

Troy D. Johnson, aged 75, peacefully passed March 5, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in San Saba, Texas on December 12, 1949, to the late J.A. “Jay” Johnson and the Mary Louise Wagner Johnson.

He attended Fort Worth College where he completed his studies in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology. Troy then received his HVAC license. He later...

Mar 5, 2025

Services at a later date.

Mar 5, 2025

Adriana R. Hernandez, of San Benito, Texas, affectionately known as “Diana,” passed away on March 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service and love for her family.

Diana dedicated her life to her family, particularly her three cherished children: Jesus “Jesse” Hernandez III (Marisela †), Yvette Cortez (David), and Annette Sankowski (John). She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Mar 4, 2025

Enrique “Rick” Ernesto Lugo, of San Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 67, surrounded by his cherished family and loved ones at his home in Kyle, Texas.

Rick was born in 1957 to Manuel and Aida Lugo in San Benito, Texas. He attended Fred Booth Elementary and graduated from San Benito High School in...

Mar 2, 2025

Mary Ann Cowan of San Benito, Texas, passed away at her beloved home after a long, full life and a brief illness on March 2, 2025. She was born August 3, 1931, in Silverton, Texas to Alla Virginia (Powell) and Vernon Forrest Jones. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Don D Cowan; her sister, Virginia Griffing;...

Feb 27, 2025

San Juanita Garza, age 79, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2025, in Flower Mound, Texas. She was born on May 26, 1945, in San Benito, Texas, to Manuel Garza and Erlinda Infante.

San Juanita dedicated her career to safely transporting patients, making a positive impact on their lives. She was a person of deep faith and held strong ties to...

Feb 27, 2025

Yolanda V. Ibarra, 73, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. Born on November 7, 1951, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she was the daughter of Guadalupe Villanueva and San Jose de la Luz Villanueva.

Yolanda was a proud high school graduate who later pursued and obtained a business degree. Throughout her life, she held her Catholic faith...

Feb 22, 2025

Antonia Perez, aged 89, peacefully passed on February 22, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1935, in Sebastian, Texas to the late Alejandro and Felipa H. Perez.

She retired from Rio Grande State Mental Hospital where she was employed for thirty-five years. She was a great daughter, sister, aunt, and a devout Catholic parishioner. She enjoyed share her gifts and...