Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jan 31, 2024

Charles Alan Hess IV, known to all as Al, passed away on January 31, 2024, at his home in Laguna Vista, Texas with his wife and son by his side. Al passed away at the young age of 68 after a brief battle with cancer.

Left to treasure Al’s memory are his wife Kaye Hess, children Charles...

Jan 31, 2024

Mertha “Dubby” Lorraine Barnett went to join the Lord January 31, 2024.  Dubby was born March 14, 1934.

Her father owned Dale’s True Blue Shows in 1903. She married Lawrence Barnett Jr on October 5, 1950.  They owned games and booked with several shows in the 50’s and 60’s. In 1971 they started Junior Barnett Shows and...

Jan 29, 2024

Lucinda Salazar Dominguez, affectionately known as Lucy, passed away on January 29, 2024, in Houston, Texas. She was born on March 16, 1970, in her beloved hometown of Brownsville, Texas. Lucy's vibrant personality left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered throughout her life.

Lucy dedicated 28 years of her career to Target, where she served as...

Jan 29, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Onderdonk 75, a loving husband, talented businessman, and creative individual, passed away on January 29, 2024, at his home in Harlingen, Texas. Surrounded by his cherished family, Larry left behind a legacy of hard work, perfectionism, and the ability to turn imagination into reality.

Born on March 4, 1948, in Mercedes, Texas, Larry was the...

Jan 28, 2024

Rev. Lt. Col William G. Phipps, known by all simply as “Bill” passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 28, 2024.  Just two weeks before, he was celebrating a late Christmas and even playing cornhole with his family. He was 81 years old.

Bill was born in Welch, WV on June 8, 1942.  He grew...

Jan 28, 2024

Viola Garcia Cantu, 96, of San Benito, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024 with her family by her side.

She was born August 25,1927, in Carrisitos, Texas to Porfirio Garcia and Arminda George Garcia. Viola graduated in 1945 from San Benito High School, then went on to graduate from Durham Business School. She married Abelardo...

Jan 25, 2024

Roberto Garza began his journey home to our heavenly Father surrounded by his family and loved ones on January 25, 2024 one week shy of his 94th birthday. He was born to the late Isabel Guadiana and Jose Garza.

Upon graduation from San Benito High School, Roberto joined the United States Army on December 6, 1950 where...

Jan 24, 2024

Conrado “Connie” de la Garza, former Mayor of the City of Harlingen and the owner and broker of Bahnman Realty Inc., died peacefully on Wednesday January 24, 2024, at his home in Harlingen.

With a lifetime devoted to public service, de la Garza began his real estate and civic career in 1963 as a Deputy Tax Assessor...

Jan 20, 2024

Frank Orson William Sommerfeldt, 89, of Harlingen, Texas, died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Angelcare Homes in Harlingen, TX.  He was born May 26, 1934 in Reeve, WI to Frank and Helen (Olson) Sommerfeldt.

Frank attended Clear Lake, WI high school, and went to work at Andersen Corporation in Bayport, MN upon graduation.  He married Phyllis McKee...

Jan 20, 2024

Noemi Rendón Esparza , 86, of San Benito, Texas; peacefully entered heavenly paradise on January 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Mema & Mimi, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was born September 30, 1937 in San Benito, Texas. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Ernesto Esparza...

Jan 20, 2024

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

Jan 19, 2024

Phyllis Carey, age 88, passed away peacefully in Harlingen, Texas on January 19, 2024. Born Phyllis Ann Crane in Cranetown, Kentucky on March 15, 1935.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, John B. Carey Jr.; her sons, Michael Frakes, Dennis Frakes; her stepson, John B. Carey III; her stepdaughter, Leslie Carey; and multiple...

Jan 19, 2024

On January 19th, 2024, David Dugat Burton, family man, disciple, and chooser of joy burst through the Pearly Gates and began to two-step down the heavenly streets of gold.

Born on November 15th, 1958, to Robert Charlie and Janis Marie Burton, David grew up in Texas City with his big sister Debbie. From an early age, David...

Jan 19, 2024

Joseph Donell Morrow was born 10-21-1963 in Harlingen, Texas to LaRee and Glenn Morrow, a mere 8 ½ months after his brother. LaRee didn’t know she was pregnant with twins and Joey was a miracle baby considering it was 1963 and he was 2 ½ months premature and weighing only 2 1/2 pounds. But he thrived and was home...

Jan 15, 2024

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

Jan 15, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for James "Jim" A Wilson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 14, 2024

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

Jan 14, 2024

Drucilla Williams left for her eternal home on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Born to Smith Fleet and Blume Ethel Steadman on June 18, 1931, “Sis” was their eighth child and only daughter. With seven older brothers watching over her, she enjoyed a happy, carefree, rambunctious childhood in the small Delta town of Drew, Mississippi.

Sis...

Jan 12, 2024

Herminia Garcia, 98, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to the late Calistro and Jovita Garcia on March 18, 1925 in San Benito, Texas.

Herminia was an employee of Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area, where she was employed as an LVN.   She was of the Catholic faith and loved...

Jan 11, 2024

Jose L. Aguirre was born on November 28, 1935 in San Benito, Texas to Tomas and Evangelina Aguirre.  He passed peacefully on January 11, 2024 with family members by his side.

“Pickles” or “Pepe”, as everybody knew him, attended all his schooling in San Benito.  He was an all-around athlete, participating in football,...