Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jul 21, 2014

Palm Valley, TX: Pauline Farrar Jones Bulen was born October 18, 1930 in Mineola, TX to Marvin and Lucille Jones and passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 in Palm Valley, TX. She married George Bulen and they had four children, Bruce, Linda and twins Barry and Larry.  Pauline graduated from Hardin Simmons University with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration...

Jul 18, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Hugh Charles Evans, “Charlie”, 83, passed away Friday, July 18 at Valley Baptist Medical Center after a long battle with illness. Charlie was born on August 22, 1930 in Northern Ireland to Nora and Hugh Evans. He married Sheila Isabel Houston on June 12, 1953. His career took him and his wife around the world until he retired...

Jul 17, 2014

Brownsville, TX- Mr. Santos G. Gomez, July 17, 1923- July 17, 2014, 91, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and great uncle; entered into the glory of eternal life on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the Sunshine Haven Inc, 7105 West Lakeside Blvd. in Olmito, Texas. Santos was preceded in death by his parents Tirso Gomez and Casimira Gonzales...

Jul 14, 2014

Harlingen: Lieutenant John Calvin Frizzell, Sr., 63, lived a full life and was loved by many.  He was born on November 13, 1950 in Harlingen, Texas and went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 14, 2014. John was married to his bride, Paula Jeannine Lintz, for over 30 years before her passing in 2003.  Together they...

Jul 12, 2014

Alicia Torres, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday evening, July 12, 2014 at West Houston Medical Center Hospital in Houston, Texas. Alicia, known to her family and friends as "Licha", was a life long resident of San Benito. She is preceded in death by her parents, Miguel R. and Juanita Z. Montez, her brothers Mateo...

Jul 12, 2014

Veronica Garcia Burlingame, 36, of Los Fresnos entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia Garcia Burlingame. Veronica is survived by her precious children, Cierra De Nae Pena and Cristian Pena; her father, David Burlingame; two brothers, Danny (Jacqueline) Burlingame, William (Aimee) Burlingame, and two sisters Jeanette (Stevland) Garza, and...

Jul 12, 2014

San Benito, TX- Dominga Lopez Zamora, 76, passed away on July 12, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. She enjoyed stitching and sewing, homemade jewelry, collectable items and dolls and collection of Christmas houses. She was preceded in death by her parents Silverio Lopez Sr and Inocencia Bejaran Lopez, Angelia B. Lopez, Enrique B. Lopez, Jose Bajaran Lopez and Camilo...

Jul 8, 2014

Jul 8, 2014

Marvin H. Sondock, born on September 28, 1933 to Ned Sondock and Tillie R. Sondock, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen TX at the age of 80. Marvin was active in DeMolay and served as scribe. He was in the DeMolay degree team that won second in the state. He played trumpet in the...

Jul 7, 2014

Bernice E. Cole, 92, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.  Bernice was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on September 10, 1921. Bernice was a longtime resident of Harlingen.  She enjoyed socializing (especially at Luby’s), dancing to Big Band Music, cooking and golfing with the 9 Holers at the Harlingen Country Club.  She also was a member...

Jul 4, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Lorelle Boggus Youngblood, 90, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 4, 2014. Lorelle was born January 28, 1924 in Brownsville, Texas to Lewis and Maudie Boggus. She graduated from Harlingen High School in 1941 where she was voted Best All-Around Student and Queen of Mardi Gras.  She then graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO in 1943.  ...

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...