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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
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...
Margaret (Betty) McKeand Pietro
May 30, 2015
February 19, 1933 - May 20, 2015 Harlingen, TX: Margaret (Betty) McKeand Pietro, 82, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 with her loving husband and family by her side. Betty was born in Alice, Texas to Sydney and Mildred (Rudd) McKeand. Betty grew up in South Texas and graduated from Texas A&I Kingsville with a BS in Elementary Education....
Wallace W. Wood
May 29, 2015
Laguna Vista: Winston Wood, 93, passed away early Friday evening, May 29, 2015 at his home in Laguna Vista, TX. He was born in Tyronza, Arkansas on November 16, 1921 to Lewis Martin and Mary Lois (Wallace) Wood. Mr. Wood’s wife of seventy-one years, Evelyn, passed away in March of this year. They were married in Chico, CA on June...
Petra Manzano San Pedro
May 28, 2015
SAN BENITO, TX. – Petra Manzano San Pedro, born on September 17, 1920 in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, died on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. She was 94. Petra was also known as Doña Petra by her neighbors and “Ma” Petra by her grandchildren. She was a faithful and devoted parishioner at...
Phyllis Ann Gorgol
May 26, 2015
Phyllis Ann (Hutchings) Gorgol returned to GOD our Father on May 26, 2015. Born August 4, 1926 in Johnson City, NY and raised on Binghamton, NY’s south side, Phyll graduated from BNHS in 1944. Phyllis and David O. (also a Binghamtonian) married on March 26, 1945. Sandra and David W. were born in 1946 and 1948, respectively. In late 1948...
Laura E. Dougherty
May 25, 2015
Harlingen: Laura Elaine Dougherty, 45, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 after a short illness. Laura was born on November 24, 1969 in Manhattan, New York to Dr. Joseph C. Dougherty and Katherine O’Brien Dougherty. She earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Excelsior College in New York. Laura is survived by her parents Dr. Joseph and Katherine Dougherty of Harlingen,...
Johnny Kutzenberger
May 24, 2015
Andrew John (Johnny) Kutzenberger was born September 26th, 1944 in Harlingen, Texas. He lived his whole life here and was truly a Valley native. He went to be with his Lord on May 24th, 2015. Johnny is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judy McNabb Kutzenberger, sons - Kyle Kutzenberger (Leslie) and Mac Kutzenberger (Danielle), four grandchildren – Keenan,...
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