Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jul 29, 2015

Rio Hondo, TX: Christine Ward Basse, 59, passed away July 29, 2015 in Harlingen, TX. Christine was born January 19, 1956 in Brownsville, Texas to Douglas Edward Ward, Sr. and Maria Agripina Osorio.  She received a B.S. in math and was employed as teacher for the San Benito C.I.S.D. and St. Paul Lutheran School.  Christine was a member of St....

Jul 26, 2015

San Benito, TX: Hubert “Red” Minor, 81, passed away July 26, 2015 in Harlingen. Red was born December 31, 1933 in Rangerville, TX to Hugh Foster Minor and Irena Ogden Minor.  He was employed by Valley Shamrock and retired as a transport manager. Red was a member of San Benito Elks Lodge and Rangerville Baptist Church.  He was a musician...

Jul 24, 2015

SAN BENITO, TX. – Concha R. Almaguer, born on May 25, 1922 in San Angelo, Texas, died on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Harlingen Medical Center. She was 93 years old. Visiting hours are on Saturday, July 25, 2015 and on Sunday, July 26, 2015, beginning at one o’clock in the afternoon and concluding at nine o’clock at night, with...

Jul 24, 2015

SAN BENITO, TX. – Peggy Coers Cooney, born on March 9, 1942, ended her battle after a lengthy illness on Friday, July 24, 2015, with family at her side. She was 73 years old. Her parents, Walter and Zelma Coers, preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband of fifty-five years, James A. Cooney; daughters, Kelly (Charles) Durham and...

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Jul 22, 2015

LOS INDIOS/SAN BENITO, TX. – Enrique Weaver, Jr., born on December 4, 1930 in Galveston Ranch, Texas, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. He was 84 years old. Survivors include his loving wife, Bertha M. Weaver; sons, Enrique M. Weaver and Alfredo M. Weaver; brothers, Ernesto Weaver and Gualberto Weaver; as well...

Jul 20, 2015

Harlingen: Wayne Thomas Farber, 96, of Palm Valley, passed away July 20, 2015, at La Hacienda Healthcare in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born in Neligh, Nebraska, on Oct. 13, 1918, to Tom W. Farber and Mae Lydon Farber. Wayne graduated from Neligh High School at age 16, and from the University of Nebraska with a chemical engineering degree in 1941.  ...

Jul 19, 2015

Weslaco: Cecil Ray Truitt, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 19, 2015 at his residence in Weslaco.   He was born on August 4, 1925 in Arnett, OK to Albert and Muyrel Truitt. Cecil was a longtime resident of the Weslaco area.  He owned and operated Truitt Roofing Co. for over 30 years and was a onetime Policeman and truck driver...

Jul 17, 2015

SAN BENITO, TX. – Arminda T. Garza, age 85, was called to Our Heavenly Father on Friday, July 17, 2015, and by his grace was given the opportunity to say goodbye and rejoice with her family and friends. Born in San Benito, Texas on June 7, 1930, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Arminda received her Bachelor’s...

Jul 17, 2015

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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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...

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...