Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Dec 11, 2023

Sabin Trent Wright was 49 years old when he passed away on December 11th, 2023 peacefully at his home with Luke and Susan by his side.

Sabin was born in Abilene, Texas on February 1st 1974 and grew up in Harlingen, Texas with his parents Daniel and Vicky Wright and his sister Stephanie Rhyner.

Sabin...

Dec 9, 2023

Maria Elena Martinez, 65, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023 in San Benito, Texas.  She was born to the late Pedro and Josefina Martinez on July 16, 1958 in San Benito, Texas.

In her leisure time, Maria enjoyed watching the Greyhounds and Dallas Cowboys with friends and family.

She was preceded in death by...

Dec 8, 2023

Andres Cordova Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 in San Benito, Texas.  He was born to the late Andres Isaac and Felicidad Gutierrez Cordova on December 20, 1935 in Donna, Texas.

Andres graduated from Donna High School in 1956, where he played for the Donna Redskin football team.  Andres proudly served in the U.S....

Dec 8, 2023

A tribute is not available at this time for Andres Cordova, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 8, 2023

A tribute is not available at this time for Maria Elena Martinez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 8, 2023

Dixie Odell Littleton Deane, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away December 8, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas, at age 96.  She was born October 3, 1927, in San Antonio, Texas to Audie C. and Lena Mae Rainwater Littleton, and lived in Texas all her life.

She spent her childhood in Hearne and then her family moved...

Dec 7, 2023

A tribute is not available at this time for Manuel Becerra Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 7, 2023

Manuel Becerra, Jr., 90, passed on 7 December 2023 at Harlingen Medical Center with his beloved grandson, “Robbie” by his side.

He is preceded by his parents, baby daughter, three grandchildren and five siblings.

Left to treasure Mr. Becerra’s memory is his wife of 64 years, Gloria Lucio Becerra, their two sons Joseph Becerra and...

Dec 3, 2023

Mina Lee Galloway was 92 years old and living in Harlingen, Texas when she died on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 of natural causes at Harlingen Medical Center. Born in Charleston, Illinois to parents Leo and Leora Wilson on June 9th, 1931.  Mina is preceded in death by her husband Buddy Galloway and two of her sons, Jimmy Lee Galloway...

Dec 2, 2023

A tribute is not available at this time for Gerald Norris Strickland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 29, 2023

On November 29, 2023 Lenora Sue Schneider gained her wings and went to shop with the angels in Heaven. She was 85 years old.

Born in Fair Oaks, Arkansas on September 20, 1938 to Howard and Hazel Dixon, Lenora would often say she was born in Arkansas but considered herself a Texan as she moved to Texas...

Nov 29, 2023

Maria Odilia Torres Ramirez, 93, passed peacefully on November 28, 2023 in Olmito, Texas.  She was born to the late Jose Torres and Petra Escobedo on September 10, 1931 in Capote, Mexico.

Odilia was of the Catholic faith and was an employee of San Benito Nursing Home and Harlingen Nursing Home, where she was employed as a...

Nov 28, 2023

María Guadalupe “M.L.” García peacefully passed away November 28, 2023 at seventy years of age.

M.L. used her gifts and talent to serve her beloved San Benito community throughout her lifetime. She served on the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees from May 2017 to November 2020 and was a member of the Rotary Club.

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Nov 28, 2023

LaVerne Jarvis

On Tuesday morning, November 28, 2023 at the age of 84, LaVerne Jarvis entered heaven’s gates and walked on streets of gold.  LaVerne was born in Rio Hondo, Texas to Jack and Zelma Tallant.

With family being the utmost importance to her, she lived next door to her parents and across the street...

Nov 26, 2023

On May 3, 1984 in Harlingen, Texas, a fair-haired, third-generation farmer was born -and make no mistake: Christopher Sparks was born a farmer. Before he could walk, he began to learn the fields and backroads while strapped into his car seat in a farm truck. He steered tractors from his dad’s lap when his legs weren’t long enough to...

Nov 23, 2023

Zoila Esperanza Leal, 63, went home with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to the late Raul Alcantara and Natalia Romero on June 5, 1960 in El Salvador.

Zoila was an employee of Vicky Roy, where she was employed as a home health provider for 20 plus years. ...

Nov 19, 2023

Our son Gabriel Ysaac Soria (aka, Gabe, Gabbos, Taz, ‘the Lion’) who lived so honorably, loved so deeply, and laughed ever so contagiously has gone to be with our Lord and Savior to forever fish the heavenly rivers, lakes, and oceans.

He was born to Jose and Alma Soria on July 09, 2005 in Harlingen, TX.  Gabriel...

Nov 17, 2023

David M. Lozano left this world to be with our Holy Father on November 17, 2023.  David was born on January 12, 1932. The first of two children born to Guillermo (Willie) Lozano II and Hazel P. Lozano of Harlingen Texas

David was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Well loved by all his family and...

Nov 17, 2023

Flora Ontiveros, 84, passed peacefully on November 17, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to the late Refugio Rodriguez and Francisca Hernandez Rodriguez on August 10, 1939.

Flora was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Refugio and Francisca Rodriguez; her son, Hector...

Nov 15, 2023

Juan Saldaña Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to the late Juan Saldaña Sr. and Dolores Garcia Saldaña on June 19, 1938 in La Paloma, Texas.

Juan was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death...