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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Malcolm Duwayne Jones
Jun 26, 2016
MMCS Malcolm D. Jones, USN(RET) of La Feria left us on his greatest deployment on Sunday, June 26th at the Valley Baptist Medical Center. Born in Winchester, IN in December of 1946 to Milton and Ila Jones, he and his two brothers moved to the Rio Grande Valley when he was young. He was the middle brother to his older...
Lionel S. Medina
Jun 25, 2016
Lionel S. Medina (81), was called to be with our lord and savior on Saturday, the 25th of June 2016. born on the 14th of November 1934,in Sebastan to his parents Manuel Medina & Virgina Saldivar Medina Lionel served in the U.S .Army in the years of 1955 – 1957. He is preceded in death by his loving parents and...
Howard Wayne French
Jun 24, 2016
Howard Wayne French, 86, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born March 13, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Madeline Baker French and Howard A. French. He was preceded in death by Sally Young French, his wife of 56 years. Wayne is survived by his daughters Patricia (Larry) Neblett and Sara (Peter) Martinez, granddaughters Jennifer...
Velma Janice Cook
Jun 24, 2016
Janice Cook, age 90, died peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2016 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born in Old Kemp, Oklahoma to Saloma and Francis Garner on September 1, 1925. The Garners were farmers and moved from Oklahoma to the Rio Grande Valley during the Depression. When Janice finished school, she went to work for Bell Telephone. In 1945, she...
William S. Shedler
Jun 24, 2016
William S. Shedler, 86, passed away June 24 with his wife, Jeanne and daughter Mary Jean, at his side. William was born May 29, 1930 in Stevens Point, WI and attended Lincoln High School in Wis. Rapids, WI where his family resided, graduated in 1948. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Signal Corps. Upon his honorable discharge from the...
Mary Lou Campbell
Jun 18, 2016
Mary Lou Campbell passed away on June 18, 2016. She was born on an Oklahoma ranch and her grandfather was a Shawnee, adopted into the Cherokee Tribe in Eastern Oklahoma. Her grandfather taught her about the stars and what animals ate, and her love of the outdoors continued throughout her life. Mrs. Campbell was an environmentalist, conservationist, volunteer leader, ombudsman,...
Rachel M. Pletcher
Jun 18, 2016
Rachel Norein Morris Pletcher died on June 18, 2016 at the age of 96, at her residence in Harlingen, Texas. She is the widow of George H. Pletcher and was the proud mother of three daughters:, Linda (Sidney) Broyles of Harlingen, Vicki (Larry) Galbreath of Harlingen, Allyce Bullock (John Richards) of St. Louis. Six grandchildren she adored: Blake Broyles, Harlingen,...
Paula Viola Dart
Jun 17, 2016
Paula Viola Contreras Dart (June 29, 1922-June 17th, 2016) Viola(Vi) was born in Harlingen, TX to Juan and Jesusa Contreras. She married Walter A. Hext, Sr., who died in 1979. She later married Lester Dart, who died in 1995. She was predeceased by her brother Angel Contreras, sister Teresa Rendon and her beloved son, John J. Hext. She is survived...
Jerry L. Pilgrim, III
Jun 16, 2016
The family of Jerry L. Pilgrim III experienced his tragic loss on June 16, 2016. He was loved by so many people including businessmen, community members, friends, neighbors and his family who cherish him and will miss him forever. Jerry Pilgrim is survived by his wife, Suki Pilgrim, his children, Jerry Pilgrim IV and his wife Irma, Glenda Pilgrim Cottle...
Guadalupe Ayala Ramos
Jun 12, 2016
Guadalupe Ayala Ramos, 77, of Rio Hondo, Texas entered into Eternal Rest on June 12, 2016.
Mr. Ramos is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Virginia Ramos and Sisters Luisa Aguilar, Antonia Martinez.
He is survived by his wife Luisa Ramos, children Guadalupe Jr., Jose, Marylou and Sulema Ramos and 6 grandchildren. He...
Margarita Vasquez
Jun 11, 2016
Margarita Vasquez (81), was called to be with our lord and savior on Saturday, the 11th of June 2016. She was born the 13th of March 1935, in Matamoros, Mexico to her parents Valentin Rodriguez and Nicolasa Rodriguez Zamorano. She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Isaac Vasquez Sr., and sister Juanita Perez. Survivors include her son...
Gerardo (Gerry) Bermea Flores
Jun 10, 2016
Gerardo (Gerry) Bermea Flores went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 10, 2016, in Dallas, Texas. Gerry was born in Harlingen, Texas on August 17, 1968 to Manuel G.† and Martha Flores. He was a graduate of the Harlingen High School Class of 1986. After high school, Gerry attended St. Mary's University graduating as Summa Cum Laude in...
Adalberto Sandoval Sr.
Jun 4, 2016
Adalberto Sandoval Sr. (72), was called to be with our lord and savior on Saturday, the 4th of June 2016. Born on the 8th of October 1943, in Mexico to his parents Juan Sandoval and Magdalena Buenrostro. Adalberto worked for the San Benito Independent School District for 19 years where he later retired. He is preceded in death by his...
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