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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Mercedes Esmeralda Garza
Jul 16, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Mercedes Esmeralda Garza, born on October 5, 1955 in San Benito, died on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. She was 59 years old. Mercedes received her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, and later was employed with the San Benito C.I.S.D. at Dr. Cash Elementary and Fred Booth Elementary. She...
Noe C. Reyna
Jul 16, 2015
San Benito: Noe C. Reyna, 86, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Noe was born in Mexico on April 21, 1929 to Agustin and Maria Reyna. He had been a resident of San Benito for many years. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, sister and a host of other family...
Barbara Jane Williams
Jul 13, 2015
Harlingen, TX: Barbara Martin Williams, 67, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 with her devoted husband by her side into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Barbara was born on December 30, 1947 in Logansport, IN to John R. and Gail Patty Martin. She was a 1966 graduate of Logansport High School and an employee of Small Parts/MPI...
Arthur Palos
Jul 11, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Arthur Palos, born on July 25, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, died on Saturday night, July 11, 2015, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He was 49 years old. Arthur was a police officer with the San Benito Police Department since 2002, and was later appointed as the Warrant Officer. He loved serving his community...
Maria Del Milagros Garza
Jul 9, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Maria Del Milagros Garza, born on July 14, 1933 in Mexico, died on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. She was 81 years old. Her husband, Luis C. Garza, preceded her in death. Survivors include her children Juan (Marie) L. Garza, Nilda A. Weaver, Martin (Idalia) Garza, and Sandra L....
Michael Angel Berry
Jul 7, 2015
SAN BENITO/BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Michael Angel Berry, born on December 30, 1979, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at his residence in Brownsville, Texas. He was 35 years old. Michael was a dedicated and highly respected LVN whom was very appreciated by his patients for his compassionate care and attention. His paternal grandparents, Lewis J. and Irene Berry, preceded him...
Alfredo P. Trevino
Jun 28, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Alfredo Pedro Trevino, Jr. peacefully left our arms and into the glorious arms of our Lord and Creator on June 28, 2015. He was surrounded by the only love of his life, his wife of 59 years, Celia Gonzalez Trevino, and his children “The Magnificent Seven”. The seven are Norma Linda (+Jose Luis) Sandoval, Nora Elia...
Leonard C. Kowalsky
Jun 24, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Leonard C. Kowalsky went to be with his Lord and Savior and many loved ones on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 25, 1931 to George and Leona Kowalsky. Leonard attended St. Matthew Lutheran Grammar School and Chelsea High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and...
Rafael Castro
Jun 22, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Rafael Castro, Jr., born on October 5, 1949, died on Monday, June 22, 2015 in St. James, Minnesota. He was 65 years old. His parents, Rafael and Eugenia Castro; sister, Ernestina Castro Alvarez; and brother, Reynaldo Castro, preceded him in death. Survivors include his twin sister Olga, brother-in-law Dionicio Salazar and their children Olga, Samuel, Javier,...
David Lawrence Mecke
Jun 21, 2015
Harlingen, TX: David Mecke, 71, of Harlingen, TX died June 21st in Harlingen following a long battle with COPD and finally, lung cancer. David was born in San Antonio, TX on May 12, 1944 to Ben F. and Aline Epple Mecke, both deceased. David was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School where he was active in the swimming and...
Madison Kiley Macias
Jun 18, 2015
RIO HONDO/SAN BENITO, TX. – Madison Kiley Macias, born on August 30, 1997 in Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 17 years old. Madison, known to many as Maddie, was a cheerleader, dancer, singer, and she praised God greatly. Singing, playing the guitar, going out to the movies,...
Danny Glenn Wood
Jun 17, 2015
Harlingen, TX: Danny “DJ” Glenn Wood, 51, passed away on June 17, 2015 at his home in Harlingen. Danny was born May 30, 1964 in McKinney, TX. He served his county with the U.S. Army from 1982 to 1984. DJ married Michele Jones and they were married for 20 years. He was active with the Pony Baseball Program where he...
Christopher Ryan Gallegos
Jun 15, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Christopher Ryan Gallegos, born on April 27, 1996 in Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. He was 19 years old. Growing up, Chris was known for his beautiful eyes, contagious smile, and huge, caring heart. His family meant the whole world to him. He greatly enjoyed spending quality time with his father and...
Jerry Dean Alexander
Jun 10, 2015
San Benito, TX: Jerry D. Alexander, 77, passed away June 10, 2015 at his residence. Jerry was born March 19, 1938 in Borger, Texas to Oscar Alvin Alexander and Sibil Drucilla Parks. He attended and graduated high school in Farmington, NM. Jerry was married to Charlotte Penrod, Jane Penrod and Sherlyn H. Alexander. He was the owner-operator of Rocky Mountain...
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