Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Aug 7, 2016

Willie Preston Payne was 88 years old and living in Rio Hondo, Texas when he died on Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was born on February 17, 1928 in Stafford, Oklahoma to Bill and Beaulah Payne.  Preston had two sisters, Loraine Barr and Darlene Leadbetter and one brother, Marvin Payne.  He was married to Janet Payne for 27 years. After...

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Aug 3, 2016

Horacio Villareal (73), passed away on Wednesday, the 3rd of August  2016. Born in the city of San Benito on the 20th of January  1943, to his  parents Franciso Villarreal and Margarita Morales Villarreal. He is preceded in death by his parents, two  brothers Lupe Villarreal, Reynaldo Villarreal, two sisters Elena Dominguez, and Rosa Ramirez, as well as one Grandson...

Aug 3, 2016

The trumpet sounded for a faithful servant, Olga M. Cavazos, on August 3, 2016 to join her Lord and savior in heaven.  Olga was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.  Her life was dedicated for 44 years to the education of youth.  Olga was also a fierce advocate and supporter of the FFA. Above all she lived...

Aug 2, 2016

Mary Katherine Bowen Steigerwald “Mary Kate” passed away peacefully on Tuesday Aug. 2nd, 2016 next to her husband & longtime companion of 63 Yrs. William Edward Steigerwald. They resided at 2101 Treasure Hills Blvd. Apt # 427 Harlingen, TX 78550. Mary was born on Oct. 8, 1930 in Ravenna, OH to Parents: Don & Laura Bowen.  Mary’s fondest memories when...

Aug 1, 2016

Aurora Gonzales Arredondo Born April 21, 1932 went to be with the Lord after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease Monday August 1, 2016 in Portland, TX at the age of 84. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister who will be dearly missed. "Grandma", as she was known to all, was a compassionate and elegant...

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Jul 26, 2016

Graciela M. Hinojosa (66), passed away on Tuesday, the 26th of July 2016. Born in the city of Valle Hermoso , Tamps, MX on the 5th of Febuary 1950, to her  parents Macario Mosqueda and  Maria Pineda. She  is preceded in death by her parents, and loving husband. Survivors include her loving children Elizabeth Kohutek, Susan Coleman, Laura Hinojosa and...

Jul 25, 2016

Salvador Fernandez, 88, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at his home in Primera, TX. Salvador was born August 8, 1927 in San Benito, TX to Manuel and Ramona (Gamboa) Fernandez. He married Amparo Moreno Fernandez. Salvador was truck driver and was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his children Fortis Fernandez (Elsa), Rosario Fernandez (David) , Teresita...

Jul 20, 2016

Lino P. Juarez (84), passed away on Wednesday, the 20th of July 2016. Born in the city of Rio Hondo on the 23th of September 1931, to his parents Benito A. Juarez & Margarita Garcia Pena. Lino graduated from Rio Hondo High School in 1952. He served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War in 1953....

Jul 18, 2016

Harriel Henderson, affectionately known as Red, was born on June 13, 1934 in Waelder, Texas.  He was the youngest of three children born to Vodie Henderson and Georgia McKinnon Brown.  Harriel was raised in Harlingen, Texas by his mother and stepfather, Taft Brown. Harriel passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Sunshine Haven Hospice in Olmito, Texas with his...

Jul 17, 2016

Jul 17, 2016

Consuelo Rodriguez (88), passed away on Wednesday, the 5th of July 2016. Born in the city of Roma, Texas, to her parents Cipriano Castro and Santiaga Castro. She loved cooking, sewing, gardening, enjoyed listening and singing to music, praying her rosary and loved attending Saturday MASS. She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Juan M. Rodriguez, daughter...

Jul 15, 2016

Emilia N. Martinez (87), passed away on Friday, the 15th of July 2016.Born in the city of San Benito, Texas, to her parents Jose Nunez and Juanita Adrian Nunez. She is preceded in death by her parents and loving husband Armando C. Martinez. Emilia is survived by her loving children Norma M. (George) Hernandez, Sylvia M. (Mike)  Huerta, Irma M....

Jul 15, 2016

Julia Vallejo passed away peacefully on July 15, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years old. She was born in the city of Las Flores, Texas, and later moved to San Benito, Texas where she lived her whole life. Julia is preceded in death by her loving husband Valentin Vallejo Sr, two sons Manuel and Pedro Vallejo,and...

Jul 7, 2016

Baltazar R. Bautista, Sr. 85, was born on December 25, 1930 in Los Fresnos, Texas and passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas on July 7, 2016.  He is preceded in death by his parents,  Alejo and Tomasa (Reyna) Bautista, loving wife Eladia (“Lala”) Bautista, great –grand daughter Alexis E. Alaniz, brothers; Eusebio, Tomas, Alejandro and David...

Jul 6, 2016

Mary Elizabeth McLemore left to continue her conversation with the Lord above on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.  In life, as we are sure in death, Mary is meeting and greeting everyone whom God has placed in her path.  She’s hugging, laughing and catching everyone in heaven up on everyone she has left behind. Mary was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma October...