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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Elaine H. Lockhart
Nov 18, 2016
Mary Elaine Lockhart (Elaine/Lanie/Admiral), 68, of Harlingen, died suddenly on Friday, November 18, 2016, at her home. She was born August 2, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Mary Helen Roberson and Marcus A. Hancock. Lanie graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas with the class of 1966. She attended Texas Tech University and graduated in 1970...
Helen P. Shepard
Nov 18, 2016
Margaret Helen Parker Shepard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away at her residence on November 18, 2016. Helen was born on June 11, 1924 in Houston, Texas to Frank G. Parker and Margaret Philips Parker. Helen graduated from Lamar High School in Houston. She attended Mary Baldwin College and in 1946 graduated from the University of Texas...
Nancy Jane Franz
Nov 12, 2016
Nancy Clark Franz, of Laguna Vista, TX died Saturday Nov 12, 2016 at age 76. She was born on Jan 2, 1940 and was raised in Sidney, OH by John & Willa Clark. She was devoted to her family, friends and community and she was passionate about education. Nancy completed her Undergraduate and Masters Degree, taught for many years, then...
Maxine Ritter
Nov 8, 2016
M. Maxine (Max) Ritter peacefully went to her Lord in Heaven early Tuesday morning, November 8, 2016 in Harlingen Texas. She was 87. She was born March 7, 1927, in Gerster, MO then spent most of her younger years in Kansas. Married to James A. (Jim) Ritter on November 11, 1950 in Greeley, CO, Max worked as a nurse for...
Ofelia Gonzales Flores
Nov 6, 2016
Ofelia Gonzales Flores, 82, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas after battling dementia. Ofelia was born on August 24, 1934 in San Benito, Texas to Pedro Gonzales and Maria De Los Angeles the late Marroquin Gonzales. She is survived by her children Norma Flores, Jaime Flores, Bobby Flores (Anne), Velma Erkin (James), Noe Flores (Shannon); grandchildren...
Juan Antonio "Tony" Rivera
Nov 5, 2016
Rio Hondo, TX –Juan Antonio “Tony” Rivera, was called to be with our lord and savior on Saturday, the 5th of November 2016. Born on the 14th of July 1987 in Harlingen,Texas to his parents Juan Rivera Sr. and Odelia Flores Rivera. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Delfino Flores Sr. and Ramona Flores, Paternal grandparent Fausto...
Ann Owens Kwiatkowski
Nov 5, 2016
Ann Elizabeth Owens Kwiatkowski passed away unexpectedly at Seton Medical Center-Williamson in Round Rock, Texas on November 5, 2016. She was born in the old Valley Baptist Hospital on February 16, 1955. Ann attended Travis Elementary, Coakley Junior High and Harlingen High School; she was a class favorite and a Cardinal cheerleader. In 1974, she was named Algodon Queen. Ann...
Muriel Kiester Martin
Nov 4, 2016
Early morning, on November 4, 2016, Muriel Kiester Martin made her final ascent. Imagine her soaring, happy, and free, looking down upon her beloved family. Born in La Feria, February 24, 1922, she was 94 years old, and had lived a full and purposeful life. Her parents, Carl and Bertha Kiester, were among the early settlers of La Feria, and...
Rogerio Esparza
Nov 4, 2016
San Benito, TX: Rogerio “Sonny” Esparza, Jr., 59, went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2016 at University Hospital in San Antonio. Sonny was born June 22, 1957 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Rogerio Esparza Sr. and Esther Espinoza Esparza. He enjoyed praising the Lord at Lifeline Heart of Worship Church in Harlingen. He is survived by...
Sylvia S. Guajardo
Nov 2, 2016
Mcallen, TX –Sylvia S. Guajardo, was called to be with our lord and savior on Wednesday, the 2nd of November 2016. Born on the 8th of April 1977 in San Benito, Texas to her parents Mike O Guajardo and Estella Trevino. She is preceded in death by her loving Paternal Grandparents Guillermo and Rebecca Guajardo. Survivors include her parents Mike...
Jarl D Bergland
Oct 30, 2016
Jarl D. Bergland was 85 and living in Harlingen, TX when he went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2016. He had a long battle with Parkinson’s, dementia, and macular degeneration. He was born September 26, 1931 to parents Jacob and Josephine Bergland in Grand Forks, N. Dakota. He is survived by his wife Ruth, 3 children, Deborah...
Suzanne V. Dougherty
Oct 27, 2016
Suzanne V. Dougherty, 55, passed away Thursday October 27, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Suzanne was born May 23, 1961 in Albany, New York to Dr. Joseph and Katherine Dougherty. She began her career as a Staff Nurse at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen in 1994, transitioning to a Charge Nurse at the Watson W. Wise Dialysis...
Nancy Y Clements
Oct 23, 2016
Harlingen Nancy Y. Clements of Harlingen, TX was born March 27, 1937 and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Clements of Harlingen; children Leonard “Chuck” Yost and wife Janie of Oak Ridge, TN, Lesli Reynolds and husband Lane of Poplarville, MS, and Jaynee Kessler and husband David of Winder,...
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