Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 9, 2024

Benito Canales passed quietly surrounded by family and loved ones on Saturday March 9, 2024.  He was born to the late Juanita Guerrero and Jorge Canales, Sr on December 19, 1931 in San Benito, Texas.

Benito joined the United States Air Force upon turning 18 years of age where he was a Special Police Lieutenant.  He joined...

Mar 8, 2024

Lowene Evelyn Werkmeister met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 8 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born May 30th, 1936, in Leigh, Nebraska to Rudolph (Rudy) and Lydia (Franzen) Korte. She was baptized on June 14, 1936, at Zion Lutheran Church, Leigh, and confirmed her faith on April 2, 1950, also at Zion Lutheran Church. She attended...

Mar 8, 2024

Norma Cabaza Adams, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Round Rock, Texas. She was born on April 8, 1935, in San Benito, Texas to Luis and Esperanza Cabaza.

She and her husband, Alfred (Fred) Adams, met in San Benito as teenagers and were married on December 26,...

Mar 4, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for Elida Gonzalez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 29, 2024

It with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles F. Coe (Chuck) on February 29, 2024, at his home with his loving wife, Linda by his side in San Benito, Texas.  Chuck was born on June 26, 1950 in Johnson City Tennessee, son of the late Charles F. Coe and Doris June Coe.

Chuck attended...

Feb 27, 2024

Janice Huff Smith, 80, met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 27, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on March 15, 1943, to Calvin Ralph Huff and Adele Johnson Huff and grew up in Raymondville, Texas, where she graduated from Raymondville High School in 1961. That same year she started dating her childhood neighbor and...

Feb 23, 2024

Eloisa Estrada Leal, 88, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024 in Floresville, Texas.  She was born to Miguel Estrada and Julia Rodriguez Esteban on April 21, 1935 in El Ranchito, Texas.

Eloisa graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education and was employed as a teacher with the Donna Independent School District and San Benito Consolidated Independent...

Feb 23, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for Maria Irma Reyes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 22, 2024

Juan Jesus “Chuy” Torres, 71, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.

Juan Jesus Torres was born on July 29, 1952, to Juan Torres, Sr. and Beatriz Torres.  As a young man, he was a migrant worker and helped support his family.  His family traveled to numerous states...

Feb 19, 2024

Hilario Galvan Jr., 96, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024 in San Benito, Texas.  He was born to the late Hilario Galvan Sr. and Gregoria Garcia Galvan on January 22, 1928 in Port Isabel, Texas.

Hilario was employed as a Chief Maintenance Supervisor for Dolly Vinsant Hospital and retired after 36 years of dedicated service.

Feb 18, 2024

WILLIE D. CHIDESTER passed away on  February 18.  He was born on August 19, 1950, to Adella Chidester and Donald “Hap” Chidester in Ottumwa, Iowa.  He had one adopted sister, Zetta Thomae , of San Benito, Texas.

He spent his childhood in Blakesburg, Iowa, where he spent time in his mother’s beauty shop and his father’s salvage...

Feb 17, 2024

Juanita G. Guerra entered eternal rest on February 17, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1935 to Francisco and Teresa Galvan in San Benito, Tx where she continued to reside with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Marcos Guerra, parents Francisco and Teresa Galvan, her brother Eustacio Galvan, her sister Benita G. Guerra and...

Feb 16, 2024

Paula Garza Rodriguez, 100, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.  She was born to Felicitas Garza on January 25, 1924 in Brownsville, Texas.

Paulita though small in stature, showed tremendous strength when it came to taking care of her home and her yard.  She was blessed to have good neighbors such as Juan...

Feb 15, 2024

Maria De Los Angeles, “Angie or Angelita,” Huerta, age 84, entered into her heavenly home on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Pilar and Isabel (Inguanzo) Zamora, on May 31, 1939, in San Benito, Texas.

Angelita was a devout Catholic and an active member of...

Feb 14, 2024

Humberto Valladarez Jr., 65, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Humberto and Felipa Valladarez on August 11, 1958 in Harlingen, Texas.

Humberto was preceded in death by his father, Humberto Valladarez; his granddaughters, Nellie and Ellie Valladarez; and his brother, Ricardo Valladarez.

Left to treasure his memory...

Feb 13, 2024

Maria S. Rodriguez, aged 82, passed away peacefully at her home in San Benito, Texas, on February 13, 2024. Born on April 1, 1941 in San Benito, she was the daughter of Nicolas and Maria G. Saldivar.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Nicolas and Maria G. Saldivar, and her husband, Agapito G. Rodriguez.

Feb 8, 2024

Larry Joe Elliff was born on September 11, 1932 in Anderson, Missouri to William Luther and Eva Elliff.  He passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on February 8, 2024.  He moved to Harlingen, Texas at the age of 9 (1944) where his father started Elliff Motors. Larry attended Harlingen High School and the University of Texas in...

Feb 7, 2024

Joanne Claire Kindley Bothwell, 88 years old, born July 31, 1935, in La Feria, Texas, peacefully rejoined the Heavens on February 7, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles Monard Kindley and Margeret Georgina Kirgan Kindley, as well as her husband, Charles “Chuck” Bothwell.

She is survived by her three...

Feb 2, 2024

Rafael Hernandez Jr. of San Benito, TX passed away unexpectedly February 2, 2024. His final days were spent surrounded by the family he loved so much.

Rafael was born on September 4, 1955 to parents Rafael Hernandez-Medina and Domitila M. Hernandez.

He was a passionate and loving husband to his beautiful devoted wife of 34...

Feb 1, 2024

Eustolia Cruz Ratliff, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 1, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. We thank Our Heavenly Father for having blessed us with a loving and wonderful Mom for 79 yrs. We were honored to be by her bedside comforting and loving our Mom.

Mom loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren unconditionally.  She...