Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Aug 27, 2014

San Benito, TX. - Ruben Vela, 58, born on June 3, 1956 to Ignacio Vela and Rita Solis Vela, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in San Antonio, TX. Mr. Vela served a total of 38 years in the U.S. Army and served three tours in Iraq. Mr. Vela was preceded in death by his wife Teresa...

Aug 27, 2014

Aug 26, 2014

Brownsville: Luciano Chavez, Sr., 82, of Brownsville and San Perlita, Texas entered into eternal rest on August 26, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas after a courageous 10 year battle against Alzheimer’s Disease.  He was born in Los Potreros Ranch on September 25, 1931 to Antonio and Catarina Chavez. Luciano is survived by his wife, Esther G. Chavez, son, Luciano (Magdalena) Chavez,...

Aug 25, 2014

San Benito, TX- Juana H. Mendoza, 100, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents Florencio and Virginia Mendoza; her brother Pedro Mendoza; her sisters Carmen M. Gutierrez and Herminia M. Vasquez. She is survived by her brothers and sisters; Guadalupe Mendoza, Vicente (Guadalupe) Mendoza, Josefa (Vicente) Garcia, Virginia Ybarra...

Aug 25, 2014

Harlingen, TX James Bernard Ewbank, long-time resident of Tyler, Texas passed away peacefully in Harlingen, Texas on August 25, 2014 at the age of 83. He stated so many times, “I’ve lived a dream life, having flown jet fighters, played college football and basketball, and I’ve enjoyed a wonderful, happy marriage and family.”  He will always be remembered for his...

Aug 23, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Linyel O. Williams, 90, passed away at home on August 23, 2014 with his wife and daughter at his side.   He was born on August 20, 1924 in Campbell, MO to Francis and Elsie Williams. Although born in Missouri, Lin grew up in Flint, MI.  In 1941 he left Central High School early, and joined the CCCs doing...

Aug 22, 2014

SAN BENITO, TX. – Irma G. Ruiz, age 70, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born on November 23, 1943, in Ramirez, Texas to Juventino and Olivia Garcia. Irma just recently retired from Los Fresnos C.I.S.D., where she began her career as a teacher in 1972. She is preceded in...

Aug 21, 2014

Aug 20, 2014

Leona I. Scott (96 yrs.) of Harlingen passed peacefully at her residence on August 20, 2014. She was born in Hibbing, MN, on October 17, 1917, to Elmer & Irene Chase.  Leona was raised & educated in Minneapolis, MN.  Leona was married in 1938 to Delmont H. Scott, who preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1998.   Also preceding her...

Aug 20, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Gene Abernathy Graham, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. She was born to the late Robert Taylor Abernathy and Nell Beard Abernathy on February 14, 1928 in Bamburg, South Carolina.  She graduated high school in 1946, and earned a BA in English at Texas Women’s University.  In 1952 she married the...

Aug 19, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Betty LaJean Lane Morris, 88, passed away August 19, 2014 at Sunshine Haven due to a full life of serving Her Lord and Savior. Betty was born January 23, 1926 in Brownwood, Texas to James B. Lane, Sr. and Irna Ward Lane.  She attended Hardin Simmons University of Abilene, Texas, where she received a B.A. Degree.  Betty married...

Aug 17, 2014

SAN BENITO, TX. – David Casas, Jr., age 53, passed away suddenly in Brownsville, Texas on Sunday, August 17, 2014. He was a very loving, and caring person who will be dearly missed. A graduate of San Benito High School, he was a football star as well as a basketball star. He loved everyone and was loved by many. His...

Aug 17, 2014

Harlingen, TX: It is with a glad heart that Harvey Mosmeyer, age 89 years, has passed from the prison that was his body, and his passing is a blessing for those who believe in a better life after death. The sadness of parting came several years ago when it was finally realized that our dad and grandfather would never recover...

Aug 17, 2014

Harlingen: Marjorie Adele Tilley Sexton passed from this earth to meet her Creator on the 17th day of August 2014, at her home.  She and her husband have resided at the Camelot Retirement Community in Harlingen, Texas since December of 2007, having moved here from Brownsville, Texas where she had resided since 1963. Marjorie was born in Houston, Texas on...

Aug 15, 2014

Aug 14, 2014

Jeanne Lynn Baker, 68, entered into rest August 14, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas. Jeanne was born May 18, 1946 in Geneva, Illinois to John William and Lottie Bolle.  She graduated from Evanston School of Nursing in Evanston, IL as a Nurse Practitioner.  Jeanne served with Vista and the Peace Corp.  She was employed by Su Clinica in Harlingen and St....

Aug 10, 2014

Richard Garcia Mata, 23, of San Benito, TX was born on September 6, 1990 to Jesus Mata and Dora Garcia. Richard passed away on August 10, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen, TX. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Elena Sanchez; his maternal grandparents Juana Garcia and Ignacio Garcia; his uncles Juan Garcia and Jose Luis Garcia....

Aug 6, 2014

Harlingen: James V. Pemelton, 69, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. James was born on October 27, 1944 in Mercedes, Texas to Paul and Frances Pemelton.  He was a graduate of Mercedes High School and a lifelong farmer in the Mercedes and La Feria area.  He attended the Rio Hondo Baptist Church. James...

Aug 6, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Sandra Lowe Hoppe, 74, passed away August 6, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Sandy was born May 5, 1940 in Borger, Texas to William Forest Lowe and Maxine Colwell Lowe.  She attended and graduated from Winters High School.  While in high school, Sandy was involved in many organizations and activities; some were member of...

Aug 6, 2014

Rancho Viejo: Roger L. Bentkowski, 69, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Harlingen Medical Center.  He was born on November 5, 1944 in Buffalo, NY. Roger is survived by his wife, Virginia Bentkowski of Rancho Viejo; daughter, Kimberly Oley and her husband, Chris of Lancaster, NY; grandchildren, Ryan and Ty; step-children, Angela Nix Trevino and her husband, Julio of...