Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jun 23, 2017

Vernon Eugene "Papa" Clausen left this world June 23, 2017 at home to be with his Lord.

He was born March 17, 1934 in Clinton, Iowa to Rebecca M. Piper Clausen and Gerhardt C. Clausen who preceded him in death. He married Margaret Annelle "Granny" Clausen December 28, 1952 who preceded him in death. He was also...

Jun 22, 2017

Sigenore Oyama, Sr. passed away on June 22, 2017.

He is survived by his three daughters, Trudy (Francis) Ogawa, Charlotte Azwell, and Cheryl Oyama, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Tsuyu Oyama, son Sigenore Oyama, Jr., grandson Russell Sheetz and granddaughter Tanya Sheetz.

Sigenore was...

Jun 22, 2017

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Jun 21, 2017

Combes, TX:

Helen Elizabeth (Freund) Bell, 89, passed away at her home on June 21, 2017 due to cancer.  Helen was born June 9, 1928 in Newark, New Jersey.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard F. Bell of Middletown NJ.

Helen is survived by her daughters, Donna (Bell) Laskey of...

Jun 14, 2017

Arnulfo Esparza, Jr.,with his children by his side, was received into our Lord’s loving embrace and joining his bride in Heaven, on June 14, 2017. He was born in San Benito, Texas from the El Ranchito area of the original Esparzas on March 18, 1932.

A devoted, loving husband and father who took great pride in the...

Jun 14, 2017

Dora Sanchez Vela, 86 years old, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2017. Dora was born on February 7, 1931 in Harlingen, TX. She was a nurse with the Texas State Hospital in Harlingen, TX for 23 years. Dora was also a business owner of the famous Vela’s Restaurant for 30 years, Café L’Gant and most recently...

Jun 14, 2017

Jun 14, 2017

Jun 13, 2017

Juan Lopez was a lifelong resident of San Benito Texas. He retired from HCISD after more than 20 years from being a bus driver.  He is survived by his wife Maria (Mina) Soto, eight children Juan A. Lopez Jr., Alma (Reynaldo) Machuca, Gilberto Lopez, Sonia Lopez, Rosalina (Genaro) G. Contreras, Maggie (Gazpar) Esquivel, Ricky (Rosalina) Lopez, Beky (Azael) Martinez,...

Jun 9, 2017

Roel Gonzalez 62 a lifelong resident of San Benito passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by one son Ernesto Gonzalez. Roel is survived by his wife Sonia, Christian (Gracie) Gonzalez, Martha Gonzalez, Juan (Mary Jane) Gonzalez, Roel (Belinda) Gonzalez, Carlos (Jamie) Gonzalez, Noel...

Jun 8, 2017

Agapito G. Gutierrez 67, of San Benito passed away June 8, 2017 in Harlingen. Mr. Gutierrez was born to Jose Guadalupe & Maria Del Socorro Gutierrez in Durango, Mexico and a resident of San Benito. He is survived by his wife Rosa Maria and his children.

Visitation will be held Monday evening at San Benito Funeral Home...

Jun 7, 2017

Jun 6, 2017

Mary Frances Stokes Nelson, 94, of Harlingen, TX went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2017. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful” (II Tim 4:7). Born in Alvin, TX then moved to the Valley in 1947. Mary retired from Mercedes High School as the Librarian (1947 -1983). In...

Jun 1, 2017

William Laurence (Bill) Anderson has passed from his worldly life. He passed on 06/01/2017 in Harlingen, Texas. Bill was born on 12/30/1947 to G.C. “Andy” Anderson & Joyce Peavler Anderson. Bill grew up & lived in the Stuart Place area of Harlingen, Texas; attending Harlingen Public Schools and graduating from Harlingen High School in 1966. After attending Texas A&I...

Jun 1, 2017

Doris Lorene Shepard Thormahlen (June 5, 1934 - June 1, 2017) Doris Shepard Thormahlen (Dorry) was born on June 5, 1934 in Lockport, New York, to Wendall Holmes and Harriet Amelia Shepard and passed away at the age of 82 on June 1, 2017.  She was married to her loving and devoted husband Jarvis Thormahlen for 64 years. Dorry is...

May 28, 2017

Charles William Wadkins was born on January 15, 1937 to Charles Roy Wadkins and Gladys Rutherford. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Theresa (Terry) Nagy; son, Charles Webb (Shaun); daughter, Bettye Hilton (Pascal); three grandsons, Wayne Ashley (Amanda), Clinton Charles (Mercedes) and Spencer William (Kylie) as well as step grandchildren and a step great granddaughter. Charles...

May 27, 2017

A strong woman whose life was devoted to loving her family. This is how those who knew her would describe Zona Mae Green. Zona passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was born in Galena, Missouri to parents Porter Hadley Russell and Etta Mae Scates on July 10, 1949. She married the...

May 25, 2017

Betty Zurita-Silva, 47, of Los Fresnos, passed away on May 25th 2017 in San Antonio, Texas.

Betty was born in Brownsville, Texas to Raul and Beatriz Zurita on October 27th 1969.  She went to school at Los Fresnos.  She married Lucindo Silva Jr. on October 23rd 1990 in Los Fresnos, Texas. She was a graduate from University...

May 25, 2017

Maria De Jesus Loera has gone home on May 25, 2017, to heaven, the land of Love, Light and Gladness.  She was 84 years old and was a lifelong resident of Los Fresnos, Texas

Mrs. Loera is survived by her husband, Rafael G. Loera, daughters; Dora Lee Lozano (Carlos Cruz), and Irma Arismendi (Javier Martinez) three grandchildren...

May 25, 2017