Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Nov 14, 2014

Nov 13, 2014

Harlingen, TX: William Ford Barnes III, 74, passed away on November 13, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Ford was born October 21, 1940 in Tulsa, OK to William “Billy” Ford Barnes Jr. and Velma Dorine Adams Barnes.  He attended and graduated from Weslaco High School and then married Katherine Holt Barnes.  Ford was employed with Varmicon (aka Valley Ready...

Nov 13, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Arlene Louise Janssen, 90, passed away on November 13, 2014 at her residence. Arlene was born May 23, 1924 in Oran Township, Iowa to Edward and Alma Weidler Spear.  She graduated from Allen Memorial Hospital Lutheran School of Nursing as an RN in May 1946.  Arlene served her country as a cadet in Women’s Army Air Corp and...

Nov 12, 2014

Alma Earline Folsom Harlingen, TX: Alma Earline Folsom, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Alma was born on October 13, 1923 in Little Rock, Arkansas to H.L. and Willeda Murphey. She was a long-time resident of Harlingen and a former owner and operator of the Lenoir Folsom Oldsmobile Cadillac Auto Dealership.  She also was...

Nov 12, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Clarice Roberson, 84, passed away November 12, 2014 at her home. Clarice was born July 14, 1930 in La Feria, Texas to Walter Bernard and Lula Mae McKenzie.  She was the oldest surviving graduate of the Booker T. Washington (Segregated) School in Harlingen. Clarice married A.G. Lasley in 1948 and later married Samuel Roberson.  She cooked for Luby’s...

Nov 10, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Milton “Paul” Gordon, 78, passed away November 10, 2014 and was a resident of Harlingen since 1966. Paul was born November 30, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to Albert and Helen Beard Gordon.  He served his country as a Corporal with the U.S. Marine during the Korean War and received the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal...

Nov 6, 2014

SAN BENITO, TX. – Ismael Acevedo, Jr. “Smiley”, born on January 25, 1983, left to rest with the Lord at the age of 31 on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at MD Anderson Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Smiley is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Socorro S. Carranza. Smiley is survived by his family: Yuridia Barrera;...

Nov 5, 2014

SAN BENITO, TX. – Robert Richard Degges went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at his residence. Robert, or Bob as he was known to his friends, was born December 10, 1931 in Dallas, Texas. Bob has resided in Harlingen for 38 years after moving from a suburb of Dallas to start an industrial chemical company...

Nov 1, 2014

Oct 31, 2014

Raymondville, TX: Kenneth Evans Brown, 47, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Harlingen, TX.  He was born on December 25, 1967 in San Antonio, TX to Carl Evans Brown and Mary Francis Wilkinson Brown. Kenneth was a graduate of Stockdale High School and afterwards served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years and then...

Oct 30, 2014

Harlingen: Margo Jaenike, 60, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.  She suffered numerous health complications during the past year that resulted in terminal illness.  Her beautiful spirit in this life was a gift, and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Margo was born on March 30,...

Oct 29, 2014

HARLINGEN, TX. – Juan David Pena, age 34, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Pablo Pena, Sr.; daughter, Ida P. Gonzalez; brother, Raymond Pena; and paternal grandparents Ernesto and Matilde Pena. Juan is survived by his loving...

Oct 23, 2014

Oct 23, 2014

Harlingen: Dr. Carole A. Vickers, a retired dean of the education department at Marshall University, died in a Houston hospital Thursday morning during open heart surgery.  She was 81. Carole had been living for the past 10 years in the Camelot Retirement Community in Harlingen, Texas, where her activities included being a member of the local garden club, the Center...

Oct 22, 2014

Oct 17, 2014

Harlingen,TX: Daniel Glenn Blasingame was born in Harlingen, Texas on September 24, 1958. He went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2014 following a lengthy illness. He was 56. Daniel graduated from Harlingen High School and worked various jobs in south Texas, Arkansas and Alaska. Before his illness, he was a cook for offshore oil rigs, where...

Oct 16, 2014

Antonio “Tone” M. Segura, age 83, was called to heaven by our Lord on October 16, 2014. Tone was born on March 10, 1931 in San Benito, TX. He is survived by his wife Altagracia, daughter Linda, grandsons Roger and Rigo Guerra, brother Gilberto (Maria), his sister in law Cecilia M. Segura and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded...

Oct 16, 2014

Betty Lou Gibson-Root San Benito: Betty Lou Root passed peacefully from this earth into the arms of Jesus October 16, 2014. She was born to James Warren and Bessie Lee Foster Gibson, June 20, 1924, Osgood, Missouri.  She graduated from Galt High School, 1942.  She worked for the telegraph office at Union Station in Kansas City, MO where she met...

Oct 13, 2014

Charles Martin Cornwell Charles Martin Cornwell, age 66, ran a courageous race against a rare cancer, dying on Monday, October 13, 2014.   He lost the race, but gained his crown of glory with our heavenly Father.  His courage remains an inspiration to his wife, children, family and friends. Charlie was born October 15, 1947 in Batavia, New York to Charles...

Oct 9, 2014

Palm Valley, TX: Elinor Ruth Silstorf, 91, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014 at her residence in Palm Valley.  Elinor was born February 11, 1923 to Clyde and Gertrude Sutliff Duncan. She attended and graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1941.  She was described in her high school yearbook as “Dance Girl Dance”. Elinor met and fell...