Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Pamala Ray Lytal
Mar 29, 2017
Pamala Ray Lytal, a long-time resident of Rowlett and Harlingen, Texas died following a long battle with cancer on Wednesday the 29th of April at her house in Rowlett surrounded by her family. She was born in San Antonio on August 13, 1944 to Thomas Ray Smith and Mary Sue Adams. She attended school in Harlingen and spent most of...
Olga V Lara
Mar 28, 2017
Olga V. Lara, 60, of San Benito, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.
Ms. Lara is preceded in death by her husband, Pete Lara, her father, Francisco Villarreal, and her brother Blain Villarreal.
She is survived by her mother, Virginia Villarreal, sons, Jacob (Liz) Villarreal, Joshua (Becky)...
Enrique Moreno III
Mar 28, 2017
Enrique Hinojosa Davila Moreno III, “Hank” entered into eternal rest on March 28, 2017. Enrique was born and raised in San Benito, Texas on September 19, 1952 to Enrique Davila Moreno II and Irma Santos Hinojosa.
Private Moreno is a Veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned a National Defense Service Medal and a Marksman Badge...
George L. Barbee
Mar 28, 2017
George was born in Pharr, TX and raised in La Feria, TX. He left the valley when he was 18 to join the U.S. Marines; he served 4 years and was a Vietnam Veteran.
After serving his country, George was employed with the Federal Government. He traveled the world working with the Department of Defense for 38...
Fay I. Hatch
Mar 25, 2017
Fay Irene Hatch moved from her earthly home in Santa Rosa, Texas to her heavenly home on March 25, 2017. She had just recently turned 91 years old.
Fay retired from the Santa Rosa ISD where she taught first grade for 41 years.
She is survived by her son David Earl Hatch, 6 grandchildren, and...
Carlos Soto
Mar 16, 2017
Carlos Soto, 86, of Rio Hondo, Texas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Mr. Soto was employed at Growers Orita Cotton Gin as a superintendent for over 25 years where he retired and went on to work part time as a bus driver for Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District.
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Martha Wright
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...
Jerry Lee Funk
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...
Elijah Earl Baker
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...
Catalina De La Cruz
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...
San Juana C. Rodriguez
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...
Guillermo Diaz
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...
Max Young Harris Jr
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...
