Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Dec 9, 2016

James Curtis Dunn 78 died Friday Dec.9, 2016. He will be remembered by a host of friends and business associates throughout the valley. He is survived by his daughter Debora Kay and her husband Jeremy Wade Reiley of Harlingen, grandson Hunter Wade Reiley, studying at Liberty University Lynchburg, Va.  Also two sisters Joyce Carolee McBeth of Blooming Grove and Ada...

Dec 9, 2016

Dec 4, 2016

Julia Morice McInnis, a Harlingen resident from 1955-2010, passed away in Houston on Sunday morning, December 4, 2016, at 98 years of age. Born into a hardworking and well established family in Rivas, Nicaragua on July 12, 1918, Julia was the youngest of seven children. At 30 years of age, romance brought change when mutual friends introduced the young woman...

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Nov 22, 2016

Ofelia Sanchez Cruz 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 22, 2016.  She passed after a long battle of Alzheimer and Parkinsons disease. She was born March 21, 1932 in Los Indios, Texas  to parents Ventura and Carmen Sanchez. She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and sister. Her devotion to her love and guidance will...

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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...

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...

Nov 17, 2016

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...

Nov 10, 2016

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...