Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Aug 27, 2015

Los Fresnos, Texas: Ismael (Mayo) R. Gracia, 73, died peacefully at his home in Laureles, Texas, on August 27, 2015 surrounded by his family after several hard-fought battles with cancer. Mayo is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ninfa and his 4 children, Imelda (Jaime), Israel (Marissa), Ismael Jr., Idalia (Freddy), and 12 grandchildren.  He is also survived by...

Aug 26, 2015

Aug 24, 2015

Barbara Idelle Bearrow, 83, of Brownsville passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Algie Leslie Ross and the late Leena Bell Ross, August 30, 1931 in Brownwood, Texas.  Barbara married Jackie Newell Bearrow, May 31, 1952, Brownwood, Texas. Barbara and Jackie worked for...

Aug 24, 2015

Harlingen: Gloria S. Griggs, 86, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at her residence in Harlingen. Gloria was born on October 14, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY to Lou and Mary Segal.  She sold Brittanica Encyclopedias for many years until her retirement.  She moved to Harlingen in 1992 where she resided at several mobile home parks in the area and at...

Aug 18, 2015

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Aug 17, 2015

Aug 14, 2015

Stuart Coleman Mayo, 82, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015 at his residence in Harlingen. Stuart was born on January 27, 1933 in Kingsville, TX to Coleman C.  Mayo and Anna Belle Goode Mayo. He graduated from HM King High School in Kingsville as the  Valedictorian and later graduated from Texas A & I University as the Salutatorian with a...

Aug 12, 2015

Aug 10, 2015

SAN BENITO, TX. – Ninfa De Los Santos Rodriguez, born on June 22, 1930 in San Benito, Texas, died on Monday, August 10, 2015 at residence. She was 85 years old. Ninfa was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, as well as a devoted member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed dancing, playing bingo, and gardening. Her...

Aug 9, 2015

SAN BENITO, TX. – Albina Lopez, born on February 16, 1962 in Harlingen, Texas, died on Sunday, August 9, 2015. She was 53 years old. Albina was a unique and beautiful soul who touched the lives of everybody who was lucky enough to cross her path. Her children, including her pets, were the biggest reason she got out of bed...

Aug 9, 2015

Aug 7, 2015

Frances Pederson of Los Fresnos, Texas passed away at her residence on Friday, August 7, 2015. Frances, born on April 20, 1926, was the daughter of the late S.J. and Clairbel Brownlow Irwin.  She was born and raised in Floresville, Texas where she participated in various civic and school activities.  She was valedictorian of her high school class and was...

Aug 6, 2015

SAN BENITO, TX. – Irma S. Herrera, born on September 23, 1945 in San Benito, Texas, died peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was 69 years old. Her father, Juan Sauceda; and sisters, Arcelia Cortez and Yolanda Torres, preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving...

Aug 4, 2015

SAN BENITO, TX. – Teresa Gonzales Cantu, born on December 12, 1921, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family at her San Benito residence on August 4, 2015. She was 93 years old, and a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and a sister. Teresa was the first female Hispanic to graduate from Los Fresnos High School in May...

Aug 4, 2015

Harlingen: James H. Daily, 85, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. James was born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK and was a graduate of The University of Oklahoma.  He enlisted with the Army Air Corp and was later commissioned as a Colonel in the United States Air...

Aug 3, 2015

Aug 1, 2015

SAN BENITO, TX. – Evelyn Ratliff, born on April 4, 1925 in San Benito, Texas, died on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at her residence in San Benito. She was 90 years old. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at one o’clock in the afternoon, at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, Texas. You are...

Aug 1, 2015

HARLINGEN, TX Harold Gray, 75, passed away August 1, 2015 at his residence in Harlingen.  He was born on November 29, 1939 in Harlingen, Texas. A lifelong farmer, Harold was a member of the Tip o Tex Trail Ride, Harlingen Elks Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He also served on boards for the Harlingen Irrigation District, Producers Gin Association,...

Jul 29, 2015

SAN BENITO, TX. – A graveside service for Jesus M. Reyes will be held today, Monday, August 3, 2015 at ten o’clock in the morning at San Benito City Cemetery. San Benito Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (956) 361-9192.

Jul 29, 2015

SAN BENITO, TX. – Anselmo Garza, born on January 31, 1927 in San Benito, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old. Anselmo later moved to Lozano along with his parents and siblings Genoveva Moreno, Braulio Garza, Ismael Garza, Pedro Garza, and Guadalupe Garza. He was...