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Jose Anselmo Guerra, Sr., affectionately known as “Joe”, of San Benito, Texas, our beloved patriarch, passed away on Saturday morning, January 18, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was 94 years old.
Jose was born in San Benito, Texas, on April 21, 1930, to Maria Guerra and William Thomas Estes. Growing up in San Benito, he told us stories about his adventures...
Leonor Rodriguez Prado went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 15, 2025. She was born on February 9, 1936, in Buena Vista, Allende, Nuevo Leon to Pablo Rodriguez Garza and Esther Rodriguez Escamilla. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Esther; her husband of 46 years, Jose Guadalupe Prado; and her sister, Evangelina Rodriguez.
Leonor was...
Carmen Ramirez, 95, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. Born on May 21, 1930, in San Benito, she was the daughter of Amalio and Josefina Esparza Perez.
Carmen dedicated 40 years of her life to nursing at San Benito Medical Associates before retiring. A devout member of the Catholic faith, she was actively involved with St....
Manuel Agado, Sr., age 97, entered eternal life on January 12, 2025, in Harlingen, TX. Manuel was born on March 4, 1927, in San Benito, TX to the late Juan and Amalia Garcia Agado.
Born the ninth of 13 children, Manuel was a veteran of World War II. Serving as a Private First Class on the USS General M. C. Meigs...
Ella Katheryn (Sparks) May went to be with her Lord and Savior into eternal glory on January 6, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, William Edward (Eddie) May, brother Sam Sparks, numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. She is survived by her only child, Jayre Dianne May-Vicars (Buster) of Bayview, her only grandchild, Annlyn Alysse May...
Dora Maria Gonzales, 83, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born March 4, 1941, in La Rancheria in Rio Hondo, Texas to Guadalupe S. Ortega and Santos Ramos Ortega.
Dora was a graduate of Texas State Technical Institute (T.S.T.I.) where she studied bookkeeping. She dedicated over 30 years of her career as a bookkeeper with...
Rodolfo Longoria Sr., age 73, peacefully passed away on January 5, 2025, in Olmito, Texas. He was born on October 26, 1951, in San Benito, Texas, to Yrineo and Angelita Longoria.
Rodolfo dedicated over 50 years to a distinguished career as a truck driver, proudly holding a Commercial Driver’s License. He was a baptized member of the Catholic faith and served...
Ninfa Rodriguez Cardenas, age 90, of Los Fresnos, Texas, entered peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Ninfa was born on July 22, 1934, in Olmito, Texas, to Alfonso and Estela Rodriguez. She grew up in Los Fresnos, later moved to Baytown, Texas, and eventually returned to Los Fresnos, where she spent her later years.
A proud...
Benjamin M. “Judge” Yudesis passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.
He is survived by his loving family, including his sister Anne (Richard); nieces Leah (Jason) and Sarah (Ian) and nephew Joel (Susan); grandnieces and grandnephews Aviva, Solomon, Noah, Elijah, Gabriel, Oscar, Marceline, Katherine, and Alexandra; stepchildren Jonathan (Mary) and Lorri (Jay);...
Tamara Lynn Carpena, age 21, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas. Born on October 22, 2003, in Phoenix, Arizona, she was the beloved daughter of Hector Alfonso Carpena Jr. and Felicia Lynn Hill. Tamara was a proud graduate of Harlingen High School.
Tamara had a vibrant personality and enjoyed a variety of activities that brought her joy. She...
Vera Rebecca “Peggy” Gilbert passed away peacefully just one day shy of her 97th birthday. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on December 24, 1927, and met the Lord on December 23, 2024.
A devout Christian, Peggy held a strong faith that guided her throughout her life. She will be remembered fondly for her love of roosters; her collection was impressive...
Carolyn Ann Groman Burks died at the age 54 at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen Texas on Saturday December 21, 2024. Carolyn was born in Weslaco Texas on February 22, 1970, to parents Paul and Elena Groman.
She and her younger sister Rachel grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and often made mission trips to Mexico. On May 29, 1999,...
Harold “Hal” Lloyd Chesshir Jr.
“Pops”
4/22/1957 – 12/21/2024
Hal was preceded in death by his beloved father Harold, son Brad and sweet sister Jamie
He leaves behind a big and beautiful family that loves and misses him dearly
His wife Cathi, his mother Bert, son Bubba (Harold lll), son Blaine and his wife Brittany, daughter Katie and her husband Garrett, Sisters Jackie, and Tracie...
James Dunn Russell died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.
James was a Rio Grande Valley native, born on May 22, 1938, to Martha and Frank Russell of San Benito. He grew up going to school in the lower Rio Grande Valley but graduated from high school at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin. He graduated...
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