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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Benita Galvan Guerra
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...
Andrea L. Blythe
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...
Johnny James Canville
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...
Teresa S. Padilla
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...
Howard M. Pitts
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...
William Darden Maples
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...
Jerry A. Woodcock
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...
Edward Mead Upton
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...
Juanita R. Corona
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...
Preston Payne
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...
Horacio Villarreal
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...
Olga M. Cavazos
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...
Mary K. Steigerwald
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...
Aurora Gonzales Arredondo
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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