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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Joseph C. Dougherty
Jan 1, 2017
Dr. Joseph C. Dougherty, 82, passed away Sunday January 1, 2017 at his home in Harlingen. Joseph was born February 13, 1934 in Troy, New York. After graduating from Manhattan College with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology-Chemistry in 1956, Joseph achieved his Medical Doctorate at Cornell University Medical College in 1960. After graduation, Dr. Dougherty completed his internship at...
Frank J. Morris
Dec 31, 2016
Frank J. Morris, Lt. Col. USAF ret., 83, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Golden Palms, Harlingen, of cancer. Frank was born on May 16, 1933 in Muskegon, Michigan to Frank Kelly Morris and Grace Robertson Morris. He graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor of science in Speech Communication and earned his masters’ degree from Boston University in...
Eva P. Jeffries
Dec 28, 2016
Eva Pettus Jeffries, passed away peacefully in Harlingen, Texas, on December 28, 2016. Known affectionately as “Sweet Pea” to family and friends, she was born August 3, 1914, in Crupp, Mississippi, to Boyd Thomas Pettus Sr. and Ida Fisher Pettus. Eva lived for many years in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she worked for the Louisiana Department of Revenue. She was...
Juan Medina Blanco
Dec 26, 2016
Juan Medina Blanco, 57, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at his residence after his battle with cancer. Juan was born June 24, 1959 in Mexico to Guadalupe and Alvara Medina Blanco. He was employed with United States Postal Service in San Benito and then started Juan Blanco’s Landscaping Company in 1996. Juan was of the Pentecostal faith. He is...
Milford E. Koch
Dec 26, 2016
Memorial services for Milford E. Koch age 93 from Laguna Vista, TX (formerly of Stanton, NE) will be held at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church in Port Isabel, TX on February 7th, at 10:00am. The Pastor Duane Kirscher and Pastor Ed Weber will officiate with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home in charge. Burial will be in the Stanton NE cemetery with...
Maria Luisa Garcia
Dec 25, 2016
Los Fresnos, TX –Maria L. Garcia, was called to be with our lord and savior on Sunday, the 25th of December 2016. Born on the 27th of May 1950 in Los Fresnos, Texas to her parents Cruz Gonzalez and Margarita Reyes -Gonzalez. Maria retired after 35 year of working for the Los Fresnos school district. She is preceded in death...
Tomas T. Longoria
Dec 23, 2016
Dallas, TX –Tomas Tibaldo Longoria, 90 entered into internal rest on Friday, the 23rd of December 2016. Born on the 8th of June 1926 in Brownsville,Texas to his parents Tomas Longoria & Micaela Cano. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a veteran of WWII. He retired from firestone after 35 years of service. He is preceded in death by...
Roberto Ruiz Jr.
Dec 22, 2016
San Benito, TX –Roberto Ruiz Jr., was called to be with our lord and savior on Thursday, the 22nd of December 2016. Born on the 9th of July 1969 in San Benito,Texas to his parents Roberto Ruiz and Imelda De La Garza - Ruiz. He is preceded in death by his father Roberto Ruiz, and his grandmother Esther De La...
Mattie W. Hartzog
Dec 19, 2016
Services for Mattie Wade (Rosie) Hartzog, 87, long time resident of Rio Hondo, are scheduled for Thursday, December 29, 2016, handled by Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home of Harlingen. Rosie passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, in Oklahoma City after a long battle with dementia. She was born August 12, 1929, in Jackson, Miss., to James Thomas and Cora Asha Patrick...
Johnny L. McCormick
Dec 19, 2016
Harlingen, TX: Johnny “John” Lee McCormick passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 in Harlingen, Texas after a year-long battle with cancer. John was born on February 28, 1954 in La Chappelle, France to William and Mary McCormick while William was serving in the US Army. Being raised in a military family, he spent much of his life living in...
Pat Cryer
Dec 18, 2016
Harlingen: Pat Cryer, 69, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his residence in Harlingen. Pat was born to John and Bonnie Cryer on November 16, 1947 in Klemme, Iowa. He graduated from Harlingen High School in 1966, where he played on the Cardinal Baseball Team. He later played baseball in college. He was a member of the Harlingen Elks...
Carolina Mancillas
Dec 17, 2016
Bradenton,FL –Carolina Mancillas, was called to be with our lord and savior on Saturday, the 17th of December 2016. Born on the 13th of November 1961 in Matamoros,MX to her parents Telesforo Castillo & Ramona Pena. She is preceded in death by her loving parents. Survivors include her loving husband Roberto Mancillas, four daughters Maricruz Mancillas- Cardoza, Mariana Mancillas, Daniela...
Juan & Frances Rivera
Dec 11, 2016
San Benito, TX –Juan S. Rivera, was called to be with our lord and savior on Sunday, the 11th of December 2016. Born on the 20th of July 1948 in San Benito,Texas to his parents Pedro Z. Rivera and Magdalena Sanchez Rivera. He is preceded in death by his late wife Frances H. Rivera whom passed away on Friday, the...
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