Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 13, 2023

Chrissy Dell Luster Daniels, 63, passed away peacefully September 13, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to the late Thomas Evan and Virginia Wooten Luster on October 16, 1959 in Raymondville, Texas.

Chrissy was employed as an Assistant Principal for Harlingen C.I.S.D, as a teacher for Los Fresnos C.I.S.D and worked part-time for the Los Fresnos...

Sep 10, 2023

Ramiro G. Robles, 86, passed away peacefully September 10, 2023in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to the late Marciano Robles and Leonarda Moya Garza on November 9, 1936 in San Benito, Texas.

Ramiro proudly served his country as Corporal E-4, US. Coast Guard and U.S. Marine Corps. He graduated with a master’s degree in Spanish.   Ramiro was...

Sep 9, 2023

Hipolito (Polo) Loredo Narvaez, 76, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023 in Los Fresnos, Texas.  He was born to the late Higinio Narvaez and Emilia Loredo Narvaez on August 13, 1947 in Los Fresnos, Texas.

Polo attended and graduated from Pan American University with Bachelor of Science degree. Then he went to attend the University of...

Sep 9, 2023

Mary Adrianne Brower, 77, of Harlingen, Texas, passed into the arms of her Savior on September 9, 2023. Mary was born on February 6, 1946 to Adrian J. and Eleanor G. Brower in Mercedes, Texas. She was the youngest child and was always the apple of her Daddy’s eye. She was preceded in death by both her parents, her...

Sep 8, 2023

Ignacio Rodriguez, 90, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 8, 2023  .  He was born to Jose Luis and Trinidad Rodriguez on May 14, 1933 in Mexico.

Ignacio was a faithful member of Templo El Salvador for 30 years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Sep 7, 2023

“Being a good man is not a qualification, it changes, and incorporates being a good friend, a good husband, a good father, good employee, a good boss, good neighbor, and good citizen. ” A.A. Giln

Paul Jerome Durant, who passed away suddenly and heartbreakingly on September 7th after a short illness, was all things good....

Sep 6, 2023

Sterling Ray Boykin, 55, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior September 6th, 2023.  Sterling was born to Dennis and Patsy Boykin on September 27, 1967 in Corpus Christi, Texas while heading home after fleeing Hurricane Beulah.  He was the middle child of 4 siblings.  He married Melissa Wilkie, the love of his life and best...

Sep 4, 2023

Enrique P. Perez, 86, peacefully passed away September 4, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born to Leopoldo and Barbara Perez on May 3, 1937 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

He was of the Catholic faith.  Enrique was employed as the head carpenter for the San Benito C.I.S.D and retired after 30 years of services.

He...

Sep 4, 2023

Jerry Millsapps, of Rancho Viejo, Texas, entered eternal rest September 4, 2023.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Myra, his children:  Jerry, Jr. (Rose), Lisa Nicholas, Lori Castro (Elias, Jr.), Amber Millsapps; a brother, Michael Millsapps; and seven grandchildren.

Born in Concord, North Carolina, to Woodrow and Myrtle Millsapps, he graduated from Winecoff...

Sep 3, 2023

Maria Santa Gonzalez 70, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023 in San Benito, Texas.  She was born to Hipolito Hernandez and Josefina T. Hernandez on August 5, 1953 in San Benito, Texas.

Maria graduated from San Benito High School and attended Pan American University, where she received a degree in Business.  She was an employee of...

Sep 3, 2023

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Aug 31, 2023

Steven A. Shamlian: Husband, Father, Hunter, Fisherman, and Pit-master Extraordinaire

It is with heavy hearts that we honor and remember the life of Steve, an exceptional individual who left a lasting mark on the world as a skilled hunter, fisherman, and pitmaster. Steve's passion for the great outdoors and fine cuisine brought joy and inspiration to all...

Aug 26, 2023

Philip Alan Anderson, 82, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 in Harlingen.  Philip was born on January 10, 1941 in Harlingen to William and Ola Anderson.  He worked many years for the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a clerk.

Philip  is survived by  sibling, Anita Keyes, of San Antonio and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.  He also leaves...

Aug 25, 2023

Sterling Gray, 83, passed away August 25, 2023 at his residence in Harlingen. He was born February 23, 1940 in Harlingen, Texas.

A lifelong farmer, Sterling spent many long days working in the fields of cotton, sorghum, and sugarcane. Together with his brother Jim, Sterling farmed for over 50 years. He was a supporter and member of...

Aug 24, 2023

Armando Montoya 31, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023 in San Benito, Texas. He was born to Rey David Montoya Sr., and Susana Montoya  on January 11, 1992 in Harlingen, Texas.

In his leisure time, Armando enjoyed barbequing and spending time with his family.

Left to treasure his memory are his parents, Rey David...

Aug 22, 2023

Guy Younger Anderson (89) passed from this life to life everlasting on Tuesday August 22, 2023, at his home. Guy was born on October 7, 1933, in Friday, Texas and was the youngest son of Earl B. Anderson and Althea Hayes Anderson. On August 30, 1952, Guy married Marilyn Lucille Wilson. They were blessed with six children and were...

Aug 21, 2023

Judith Elaine Hicks Long was born July 17, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She died August 21, 2023 in her home in Harlingen, Texas of congestive heart failure. She was 79 years old.  Judy was the only child of Lettie Marie Hamlin and Weldon Orville Hicks of Seminole, Oklahoma.

She was a graduate of Central High School in...

Aug 21, 2023

The Lord has called Zifa Z. Esparza to her eternal resting place where she will join her husband Dionicio, her brothers Saul and Joe, and her mother and father Severa and Jose Pedro Zayas. Zifa was born in Brownsville, Texas on June 15, 1932 and passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on August 21, 2023.

She...

Aug 20, 2023

Patrick Allen Hughes 42, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Michael and Sylvia Hughes on October 14, 1980 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Patrick attended TSTC where he studied culinary arts.  He was a youth minister and worked for several local churches.

Left to treasure Patrick’s memory are his...

Aug 20, 2023

Geraldine L. Dusek, 93, of Rio Hondo, Texas passed away on August 20, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert L. Dusek.

Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Denise (Matthew) McCarthy of San Benito, Texas; granddaughters, Heather (Trey) Aley of Victoria, Texas, Lynann (Lance) Schmidt of Taft, Texas and Dr. Whitney McCarthy...