Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Apr 29, 2015

Harlingen, TX: Robert B. Lapka peacefully passed away on April 29, 2015. Robert was born in Cornberg, Germany on March 30, 1947.  Bob and his parents immigrated to La Porte, Indiana in 1950.  They later moved to Chicago, Illinois where Bob attended St. Nicholas Cathedral School and graduated from St. Philips.  He attended the University of Illinois at Chicago. Bob...

Apr 28, 2015

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. – Robert Eugene Brink, born on Tuesday, May 19, 1925, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. He was 89. He met the love of his life, Doris, and married her on June 26, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri. They were happily married for fifty-two years. Robert served his country...

Apr 26, 2015

Rancho Viejo, TX: Jack William Walker died peacefully in Harlingen, TX on April 26th, 2015 at the age of 72. Jack is survived by brother, Richard Walker, his Sons Jason and Jonathan Walker, and his grandchildren Dillon, Jack, Max, Mackenzy Walker, and Tyler Correu. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Walker (Brooks) of Rancho Viejo, TX. Jack...

Apr 24, 2015

Harlingen, TX: Nelda Marlene Williams, 76, passed away April 24, 2015 at Retama Manor in Harlingen, TX. Marlene was born May 4, 1939 in Schram City, Illinois to Claude Roe and Ida Almeda Murphy Roe.  She attended and graduated high school in Vandalia, Illinois and married Lorrie G. Williams on June 23, 1957.   Marlene was of the Baptist faith and...

Apr 24, 2015

Harlingen: Cecil Arthur Ashley, 84, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at his residence in Harlingen, TX after a lengthy illness. Cecil was born on December 30, 1930 in Edgar Township, Illinois to Lawrence and Gladys Ashley.  He graduated from Goshen College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and from the Fuller Theological Seminary.  He then served in the US...

Apr 19, 2015

SAN PEDRO, TX. – Armando Correa died on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at his residence in San Pedro, Texas. He was 88. Survivors include his wife, Higinia Correa; children +Pedro Correa, Juan Correa, Gregorio (Maura), Ruben (Lupe), Manuel (Rosa), Aide (Mario), +Jaime Correa, Rigoberto (Leticia), Lucio Torres, Lidia (Mark), Armando (Florinda), Manuel (Aracely), Alicia (Raymond), and Ricardo Trevino; thirty-nine grandchildren;...

Apr 19, 2015

SAN BENITO, TX. – Leopoldo G. Soto died on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Harlingen Medical Center. He was 67. His parents, Isidro Soto and Santos Garcia; and brother, Tomas Garcia, precede him in death. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Soto; children Beatris Martinez, Leopoldo Soto, Jr., Rigoberto Soto, and Elizabeth Cano; nineteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings Cristina Alonzo,...

Apr 18, 2015

Harlingen, TX: Elizabeth Myrick Sears Garrett, born February 2, 1918, passed away on April 18, 2015 in her home.  She was a lifelong resident of Harlingen, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Calhoun Myrick and Mary Davison Myrick; her first husband, Paul Everett Sears and her husband of 53 years, Harry James  (Jack) Garrett; sister, Mary...

Apr 18, 2015

Apr 16, 2015

San Benito, TX Ruben Quiroz, 65, of San Benito entered into eternal life Thursday April 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father Lorenzo Quiroz. Left to treasure his memory is his children, Ruben(Joyce) Quiroz, Jr , Jose Luis(Lorissa) Quiroz, Diana(Mauricio) Padilla,  Homer (Lillian) Quiroz,  Angie (Adarius) Jackson; a special thanks to our mother, Irma Montalvo for supporting...

Apr 14, 2015

Harlingen, TX: Bennie Ray Wood, 86, passed away April 14, 2015 in Harlingen, TX. Bennie was born July 4, 1928 in Jefferson, TX to Ethel and Ray Wood. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Jefferson, TX.  He served his country as a Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force in Okinawa. Bennie was employed with Lane Wells Service...

Apr 13, 2015

Harlingen, TX: Lowell Anton Holmes, 85 years old died April 13, 2015.  He was born September 11, 1929 in McAllen, TX.  Lowell grew up in Donna, TX.  He graduated valedictorian from Donna High School in 1948.  He then received the Jesse Jones Agriculture 4 year scholarship from Texas A & M University.  While attending Texas A & M University, he...

Apr 13, 2015

Apr 12, 2015

Harlingen, TX: George William Groves was born on December 20, 1924 in Ursa Illinois and passed away on April 12, 2015 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was the third child of Mark Webb Groves and Katherine Sauble Groves. A World War II veteran George served his country in England, France and the South Pacific until his honorable discharge in July 1946....

Apr 11, 2015

Myra Piles Chapman Meyer Becker, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed peacefully in her sleep on April 11, 2015 at the young age of 95 years. Myra was born in Hon, Arkansas on October 9, 1919 to Martha Clarice and Sam Piles. Myra married Don Chapman in 1939 and they had 2 children. They were divorced in 1954.  In 1955...

Apr 10, 2015

Apr 9, 2015

San Benito, TX: Philip Foglesong Jr., 73, formerly of Joy, IL passed away April 9, 2015 in Corpus Christi, TX. Philip was born September 25, 1941 in Galesburg, IL to Philip Foglesong, Sr. and LuLu Olsen Foglesong.  He served his country with the United State Army as SSG.  Philip married Karen Sue Holmes and they were married until her passing...

Apr 7, 2015

Harlingen, TX: Robert M. Hansen Sr., 94, passed away April 7, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Bob was born April 9, 1920 in Manistique, MI.  He graduated from Manistique High School in 1938.  He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps, followed by service in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1940-1945; during which time he married the love of...

Apr 6, 2015

Rio Hondo/Moody, TX: Jeanette Brackin, 84, passed away April 6, 2015 in McGregor, TX. Janette was born September 19, 1930 in Harlingen, TX to Noah Howard Dumas and Elva Wyrick Dumas.  She lived most of her life in Rio Hondo with exception of the last 5 years that she lived in Moody, TX.  Janette was employed with the Rio Hondo...

Apr 5, 2015

Martha De La Rosa Hernandez, 78, passed away April 5, 2015 with her family by her side in Harlingen, TX, after a brief illness. Preceding her in death were her parents, Porfirio and Elisa De La Rosa, her siblings, Juan Manual De La Rosa and Beatrice Garza. Left to cherish her unconditional love are her children, Eli Hernandez, Sandra Thomas...