Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jul 3, 2014

Jul 2, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Roberto Dominguez Vento, 88, passed away on July 2, 2014 in Harlingen, TX. Roberto was born July 10, 1925 in Mercedes, TX to Evaristo Vento and Adelaida “Adela” Dominguez Vento. He is survived by his children, John Vento (Reyna), Isabel Flores (Albert), Emma Galvan (Noe), Bob Vento (Ana), and Ruth Vento; grandchildren: Amber Vento, Monique Vento, Jonathan Vento,...

Jul 1, 2014

Harlingen, TX- Yvonne S. Montemayor, age 64, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2014 among family and friends at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born on February 27, 1950 in Edinburg, Texas to Santos Salinas and Olga P. Salinas of Pharr, TX.  Yvonne grew up in Pharr and graduated from Pharr-San Juan- Alamo High.  Yvonne went on...

Jul 1, 2014

La Feria, TX: Dorothy “Dottie” Jones, 68, passed away on July 1, 2014 in La Feria. Dottie was born June 19, 1946 in Mercedes, Texas to Era Wisdom (Hunt) and Elmer Wisdom.  She graduated from La Feria High School with the class of 1964 and then married Charles Jones.  Dottie retired from Texas State Bank and was a member of...

Jun 30, 2014

Luis Roberto Duarte a sus 39 años de edad, residente de San Benito, TX, fallecio el Lunes 30 de Junio del 2014. Nacido en Guamuchil, Sinaloa, Mexico el 17 de Abril de 1975. Le sobreviven su madre la  Sra. Consuelo Gutierrez de Ramirez el Sr. Tiburcio Ramirez, sus hermanas Rafaela Duarte de Martinez, Claina Gonzalez, y Mirna Ramirez. Tambien le...

Jun 30, 2014

San Benito, TX- Nicanor G. Garcia, 87, entered into eternal life on June 30, 2014 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, raised by Asension & Valentina G. Hernandez; his brothers Gregorio G. Martinez, Epimenio Garcia, Jr., Santos Garcia, Manuel Garcia, Lauro Garcia, Gonzalo Garcia; his sisters Magdalena Guajardo, Eulalia Ortiz and Rose Marie Garcia. He...

Jun 30, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Benny L. Williamson, 89, passed away on June 30, 2014 in Harlingen, TX. Benny was born December 24, 1924 in Morocco, Indiana to Lloyd B. Williamson and Mary McNorton Williamson.  He served his country with the U.S. Navy as a 3rd Class Petty Officer during WWII.  Benny was employed as a Plant Manager for American Plasticraft in Chicago,...

Jun 28, 2014

Harlingen: Rae Dawn Nicholas Young was born October 19, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Morgan Ray and Anna Mae Nicholas. She died Saturday, June 28 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Rae Dawn is survived by her husband, Randy Young of Harlingen, and her son, Chase Young of Madison, Wisconsin. She is also survived by her...

Jun 26, 2014

San Benito, TX - Gregorio G. "Goyo" Hernandez, Sr, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. Goyo was preceded in death by his parents Jacinto & Romana Hernandez, his brothers Mario & Rey Hernandez. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Rosario (Chaya) Hernandez, Daughters, Alma D. Hernandez, Blanca...

Jun 26, 2014

HARLINGEN, TEXAS: Sergio Alexander Lopez, 24 yrs. old, was born February 6, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois.  He passed away peacefully at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, Texas on June 26, 2014. His loving and doting mother Belinda Vaca was right by his side as she always was throughout his life.  He was preceded in death by his beloved maternal grandmother...

Jun 26, 2014

Jun 24, 2014

Harlingen: Lyle Owen Wolfgang, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 in Harlingen, TX. Lyle was born on September 20, 1926 in Flint, MI to Murl Wolfgang and Minnie Holsinger.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was a Seaman 2nd Class where he served on the USS Louisville in the Pacific during World War II. Later in life he...

Jun 23, 2014

Paula Naranjo Montemayor, 90, San Benito (La Paloma), Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 23rd, 2014. Ama was a strong humble and dedicated mother who cared for her 11 children and was a second mother to her grandchildren.  She enjoyed sitting outside to take in...

Jun 21, 2014

Gilberto Juarez, 77, passed away on June 21, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones .  He was born on March 14, 1937, in Rio Hondo to Jose and Dolores Juarez. He was preceded in death by his wife Viola Trevino Juarez, his parents Jose and Dolores Juarez, sister Elida Juarez Zuniga and brothers Ramon Juarez and Andres Juarez. He was...

Jun 19, 2014

SAN BENITO, TX. – Miguel Atkinson, Jr., age 81, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at his residence. Mike was born on July 28, 1932 in San Benito, Texas to Miguel Atkinson, Sr. and Esther Davila Atkinson. He was a direct descendant of George Atkinson, a pioneer who came from England to Cameron County in 1836. Preceding him in death...

Jun 19, 2014

Jun 18, 2014

SAN BENITO, TX. – Luis Becerra, Sr., age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, after a long battle with cancer at his home surrounded by his family. Luis, Sr. is survived by his wife Christina V. Becerra of 53 years; his son Luis (Teresa) Becerra, Jr. and their son Luis Becerra III (fiancé Clare Perkins); his daughter...

Jun 18, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Richard “Rick” Albert Labunski, 67, passed away June 18, 2014. Rick was born June 16, 1947 in Rockford, IL to Albert and Lillian Labunski. He graduated from Montana State University, where he received a Bachelor of Architecture Degree. Rick was the owner of Labunski Associates Architects for over 35 years. He started his architecture practice in Harlingen and...

Jun 15, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Hollie Brookshire lived a long, full life and was loved by many. He was born on December 15, 1920 in Union City, Kentucky and went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus on June 15, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas. Hollie spent his life encouraging and helping others. He did so as a member of “the greatest generation” through...

Jun 14, 2014