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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Israel Joseph Vela
Feb 17, 2016
SAN BENITO, TX. – Israel Joseph Vela, born on the 1st of May 1994 in Harlingen, Texas, died on Wednesday, the 17th of February 2016 in Harlingen, Texas. He was twenty-one years old. Israel graduated from Lyford High School, Class of 2012, and was currently working on completing his bachelor’s degree, majoring in political science at Texas State Technical College....
Betty Jean Schwab
Feb 16, 2016
Harlingen: Betty Jean Schwab, 83, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in her hometown, Harlingen. Betty is survived by her sons, Robert and Rick Schwab, daughter, Dru Ann Baczewski and grandsons, Cody and Tyler Baczewski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Schwab, son, Darris Schwab and daughter-in-law, Leslie Schwab. Betty had a love for life and...
Otilia O. Abrego
Feb 12, 2016
SAN BENITO, TX. – Otilia Oviedo Abrego entered into eternal rest on the 12th of February 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving children, husband, and relatives. Otilia or Tila as she was known by family and friends, was born on the 18th of November 1943 in San Benito, Texas to Tibursio and Maria Madgalena Oviedo. Growing up as...
Gomecinda Gonzalez
Feb 12, 2016
LOS FRESNOS, TX. – Gomecinda Gonzalez, born on the 13th of January 1925 in Los Fresnos, Texas, died on Friday, the 12th of February 2016 at McAllen Nursing Center. She was ninety-one years old. Her parents, Domingo and Francisca Gonzalez; and brothers Ascension Gonzalez, Simon Gonzalez, and Isabel Gonzalez, preceded her in death. Survivors include her sister, Hilaria Torres of...
E. Jean Coffman
Feb 9, 2016
Harlingen: E. Jean Coffman, 94, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at her residence in Harlingen. Jean was born March 13, 1921 in Bradford, PA to Fred and Francis Sprague. She graduated from Otto High School in Duke Center, PA and later became a Medical Records Secretary. She was a member of the Keystone Chapter #2 Eastern Star also in...
Annie V. Williams
Feb 8, 2016
San Benito, Texas Annie V. Williams, 79, passed away February 08, 2016 at her residence. Annie was born October 12, 1936 in Raymondville, Texas to W.C. and Leona Bingham. She was salutatorian of her graduating class in Lyford, Texas and a DAR recipient. She attended Mary Hardin Baylor University until she met the love of her life, James L. Williams....
Mildred Gilmore
Feb 7, 2016
Harlingen: Mildred G. Gilmore, 89, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her residence in Harlingen, Texas. Mildred was born November 4, 1926 in Athens, Georgia to Ruben and L.C. Johnson. She previously lived in Sanford, Florida before moving to Harlingen in 1976 when her husband began working at the Marine Military Academy. Mildred is survived by a son, Steve...
Jose Israel Mata
Feb 5, 2016
SAN BENITO, TX. – Jose Israel Mata, Jr., born on the 14th of May 1944 in San Benito, Texas, died on Friday, the 5th of February 2016 at his residence. He was seventy-one years old. Mr. Mata was a veteran, honorably discharged from the United States Army. His loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jose and Arminda Mata; and a brother,...
Mary Catherine Patterson
Feb 3, 2016
Harlingen, TX Mary Catherine Patterson “Katy”, 99, passed away on February 03, 2016 at her residence. Katy was born on May 14, 1916 in Kansas City, MO, to Fred P. Ryan and Mamie O’Rourke Ryan. She was a high school graduate and married Frank E. Patterson in 1939. Katy worked in retail sales in Kansas City and then joined F....
Gerald H Ammons
Feb 1, 2016
Harlingen, TX: Gerald (Jerry) H. Ammons, age 76, went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 1st, 2016. He was a long time resident of Harlingen, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father Bus Ammons his mother Mariana Ammons, and his brother Jim Ammons. He is survived by his wife Bobbie Ammons, his sons John Mark and...
Virginia S. Guajardo
Feb 1, 2016
San Benito, Texas: Virginia S. Guajardo entered into eternal life on February 1, 2016. Virginia was born September 4, 1926 in China, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Rodolfo Saenz and Felicitas Martinez. She is survived by her husband, Jose Guajardo; her children, Jose Omar Guajardo (Dolores), Oziel Guajardo (Gloria), Horacio Guajardo (Elva), Maricela Quintanilla (Oscar), Raul Guajardo (Juany), Romeo Guajardo (Norma)...
Jeanette E. Greer
Jan 31, 2016
Harlingen, Texas Jeanette Elaine Greer, 60, passed peacefully at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas on January 31, 2016. Jeanette was born on April 11, 1955 in Mercedes, Texas to James and Jeanne Stone and was raised in Harlingen, Texas. She married F. Brooks Greer on June 7, 1974 and together they raised their son, John B. Greer. Jeanette...
Arlene Ann Crosson
Jan 30, 2016
HARLINGEN, TX. – On the 30th of January 2016, our beloved mother Arlene Ann Fenimore Crosson passed away at her residence with family by her bedside. Born on the 24th of September 1933, she lived a full life. She was eighty-two years old. Arlene enjoyed fishing, spending time at casinos, working with plants, and loved animals, especially her baby, Missy....
Walter F. Rhyner
Jan 30, 2016
Lozano, TX: Walter F. Rhyner, 93, after a long amazing Christian fulfilled life as a devoted and loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed into eternal life on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Walter was born October 23, 1922 at his home in Lozano, Texas to Rachel Kubli Rhyner and Jost Rhyner. His WWJD life was spent farming...
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