Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 3, 2016

Dolores (Lola) Sauceda, born on the 25th of November 1924 in Harlingen, Texas to her parents, Pablo Trevino and Juanita Garcia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, the 3rd of September  2016. She was ninety-one years old. Her parents Pablo Trevino and Juanita Garcia, spouse Juan Sauceda, daughters Irma Herrera, Arcelia Cortez, and Yolanda Torres, Grandchildren Felix Sauceda, Manuel Cortez,and  Patty...

Aug 30, 2016

Jon A. Purvis, 68, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2016.  He was born on August 30, 1948, in Harlingen, Texas to Mildred and Fred Purvis.  Jon is survived by his wife of 46 years, Frances; daughter Heather Howells and granddaughter Cheyenne Howells, both of Pearland, Texas.  He is also survived by his twin brother, Jim (Kathleen)...

Aug 27, 2016

Devin Rene Leal, 17, of San Benito, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2016. He was born on March 8, 1999 to Jose (Joey) Leal, Jr. and Erica Pequeno-Silva. Devin was a loving son, brother, grandson, friend and beloved family member. Devin had a love for taking things apart and fixing them. He wanted to be a...

Aug 27, 2016

Beatriz Atkinson Ramos, 87, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 27, 2016. She was born February 20, 1929 in Voth, TX to Juan Jose and Feliz Corona. She is preceded in death by her husbands  Santos Atkinson and Enrique Ramos, her parents, her brother Enrique Corona, and sisters Juanita Vega and Consuelo Atkinson. Survivors include her children Alicia...

Aug 25, 2016

Valdo M. Barron, born on the 7th of February 1990, in Austin, Texas to his parents, Francisco Barron and Maria Magdalena Barron passed away on Thursday, the 25th of August 2016. He was twenty-six years old. His paternal grandparents, Gregorio G. Barron, Margarita C. Barron and his uncle Gregorio Barron Jr. cousin Paul Gomez, and maternal grandfather Jose Renteria Gonzalez...

Aug 25, 2016

Aug 25, 2016

Allen (Arkie) Lloyd Stewart, age 87, peacefully entered eternal life on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at the Windsor Atrium nursing home in Harlingen, Texas. Born on March 20, 1929 in McCrory, Arkansas, Arkie was the son of the late Sam and Ida (Martin) Stewart. While serving in the U. S. Air Force and stationed at the Harlingen Air Force Base,...

Aug 24, 2016

Aug 22, 2016

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at a 10:00 AM Service in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille for Robert John "Bob" Richardson, 80, who died on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his family. Interment will be in Pythian Cemetery in Bunkie, Louisiana. Pastor Randy Dugas of...

Aug 20, 2016

Benita Galvan Guerra, born on the 16th of April 1944 in San Benito, Texas to her parents, Francisco L. Galvan and Teresa Alonzo Galvan, passed away on Saturday, the 20th of August 2016. She was seventy-two years old. Her parents Francisco L. Galvan and Teresa A. Galvan, brothers Eustacio A. Galvan, Guillermo A. Galvan, sister Serapia A. Galvan, and in...

Aug 19, 2016

Andrea (Ann) Lea Blythe, 70, passed on Friday, August 19, 2016 at her residence in San Benito. Andrea was born on November 6, 1945 in Dorton KY to Tramel and Lissie Flanery.  She was a longtime resident of the Valley. Andrea is survived by children; Patrick and Melinda Blythe, Melissie Maddox and Joe White, Lloyd and Tonya Blythe, Tramel and...

Aug 17, 2016

Johnny James Canville passed away Wednesday August 17, 2016, at the age of 88 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Johnny was born April 25, 1928, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Osage Tribe.  Johnny moved from to Rio Hondo, Texas, at age 5. He graduated from Rio Hondo High School in 1945. After 2 ½ years...

Aug 16, 2016

San Benito- Teresa S. Padilla (75) was called to be with our lord and savior on Tuesday, the 16th of August  2016. She was born the 15th of October 1940, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to her parents Jose Silva and Ramona Torrez She was active in church El Verbo de Dios always willing to lend a helping hand, she...

Aug 16, 2016

Aug 16, 2016

Howard M. Pitts, 85 entered peacefully into eternal rest on August 16, 2016 at his home in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Greenville, Texas February 5, 1931 to Lucy and Victor Pitts and attended grade school in Wills Point, Texas until the age of 9. The family moved to San Benito, Texas where he finished his schooling. He served...

Aug 14, 2016

Colonel William Darden Maples 24 July 1935- 14 August 2016 “De Oppresso Liber” Colonel William Darden Maples, United States Army Special Forces, left this world on the 14th of August 2016. Raised in La Feria, Texas, COL Maples was known for his “bigger than life” presence and unwavering commitment to his family, friends, and country. He dedicated his life early...

Aug 14, 2016

Jerry Allan Woodcock (a former Vice President at Saginaw Valley State University) passed away at his home in Harlingen, Texas, on Sunday, August 14, at the age of 73.  Undetected, terminal cancer had left him a paraplegic in January 2015.  His death was not unexpected.  And, thankfully, his passing was without much suffering. Jerry was a hard worker who believed...

Aug 10, 2016

Aug 9, 2016

Edward Mead Upton ,age 92, passed away  peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 9,2016. He was born June 12, 1924, in Refugio, Texas to Arthur and Mary Clare Upton. Mead loved the outdoors; if he was not hunting he was fishing. After 35 years with Transcontinental Gas and Pipeline (TRANSCO) he retired to the piney woods of East Texas...

Aug 7, 2016

Our beloved mother, Juanita Corona went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 7, 2016.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and loyal friend to all.  Through example, she instilled a strong work ethic and devotion to family that will be her lasting legacy.  She chose to live life fully, happily and in a strong Christian...