Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 13, 2017

Martha Wright finished her earthly journey and went to her heavenly home on March 13, 2017. Martha was born in Oklahoma to Joe and Etta Herring on January 20, 1942. The family moved to Harlingen, Texas when she was a young girl. Martha attended Harlingen Schools and later Durham Business College. Her first job was with First National Bank...

Mar 12, 2017

Mar 8, 2017

Jerry Lee Funk, 74, of San Antonio, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at his home in San Antonio surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born in Harlingen, Texas to Jack and Loyce Funk, he lived most of his life in Harlingen.

Jerry was born on August 1, 1942 the younger of two...

Mar 7, 2017

Elijah Earl Baker of Belton, Texas passed away, March 7, 2017 at the age of 89.  A longtime resident of Belton, “Earl” enjoyed his final years with his special and loving companion Robbie Jo Housewright until her passing in June of 2016.

Mr. Baker was born on July 26, 1927 in Coryell County, Texas on a farm...

Mar 6, 2017

Mar 4, 2017

Mar 4, 2017

Mar 3, 2017

Catalina de la Cruz, 75, entered into Eternal Life on March 3, 2017.  She is now with her son, Nicolas Dominguez, who precedes her in death.

Catalina is survived by her nine children, Miguel Dominguez, Matilde Dominguez, Asusena Dominguez, Maria Dominguez, David Dominguez, Sonia Dominguez, Irene Garcia, Augustina Garcia, Gabriela Garcia.  She is also survived by numerous...

Mar 2, 2017

San Juana Rodriguez, a loving mother and amazing grandmother, has gone to our loving father in heaven March 2, 2017. She is preceded in death by her father and mother Ramon and Eulalia Cavazos. She is survived by her husband Ricardo Rodriguez, three daughters, Linda (Juan) Ramos, Gracie (Edward) Garcia, and Angelica Rodriguez, and her four grandchildren Elise Marie...

Mar 2, 2017

Guillermo "Billy" Diaz 63, passed away on March 2, 2017 in his Hometown of San Benito.

Billy was born in San Benito to Miguel and Maria Diaz on August 24, 1953.  He began his life journey by attending school at San Benito High School and then serving in the US Marine Corps. After serving in the military...

Mar 1, 2017

Mar 1, 2017

Feb 28, 2017

Max Young Harris, Jr. died February 28, 2017 in Marble Falls, Texas from complications due to Type I Diabetes.

Max was born in Galveston, Texas on January 10, 1964.  He moved to Harlingen, Texas with his family in 1967.  Max graduated from Harlingen High School in 1982 and received his B.A. degree in 1987 from Southern Methodist...

Feb 28, 2017

Juan Antonio Garcia Sr., 59, of San Benito, Texas was born on June 27, 1957 to Juan and Lile Garcia, and entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

From a very young age Juan proved to be a hard working individual. As a young boy he traveled up north to...

Feb 27, 2017

Feb 27, 2017

Feb 25, 2017

The Honorable Judge Guadalupe Ayala, 55 of San Benito, TX went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 25, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Judge Ayala was born and raised in San Benito, Texas, graduated from San Benito High School, a Greyhound fan, United States Marine Veteran, Retired San Benito Police...

Feb 24, 2017

Cristel M. Gonzales, Jr., 51, of San Benito, Texas entered into Eternal Life on Friday, February 24, 2017.  Mr. Gonzales is preceded in death by his father, Cristel Gonzales Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Lucia Gonzales, his children, Amanda Nicole (Adan) Hernandez, Adrian Cristel Gonzales, Crystal Renee Gonzales and grandchildren, Arielle and Adalynn Hernandez.  He...

Feb 23, 2017

Feb 22, 2017

Elba Georgina Reyes, 59, of San Benito, Texas entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.  Ms. Reyes was a lifelong resident of San Benito; she was a selfless, caring, loving, devoted mother and grandmother.  She was also considered an excellent host, cook, enjoyed making crafts and loved spending time with her family.

Elba was a...