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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Sergio A. Lopez Jr.
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...
Lyle O Wolfgang
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...
Paula Montemayor
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...
Gilberto Juarez
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...
Miguel Atkinson Jr.
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...
Luis Becerra Sr.
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...
Richard A. Labunski
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...
Hollie H Brookshire
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...
Bartlett L. Dudley
Jun 11, 2014
Bartlett Leland Dudley was born 14 July 1924 in Providence, RI, son of the late Lofton Leland Dudley, Jr. and Virginia (Bartlett) Dudley. He died 11 June 2014 at the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen, TX. He is survived by wife Carrie Anne (Mills) Dudley, whom he married in Port Byron, NY on 25 June 1948. Also...
Imogene Thompson
Jun 10, 2014
Harlingen/Grapevine, TX: Imogene Hale McCormick Thompson, age 93, died June 10, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. She was born October 6, 1920 in Gunter, TX to Ethan E. and Lela Jones Hale. She was the second of nine children: Louis Hale, Ethan Hale, Jr., Mary Joyce Alexander, Peggy Brooks, Don Hale, Bob Hale and twins, Jane Thompson and Jeanette Smith. She...
Howard Lawrence Engstrom
Jun 9, 2014
Harlingen: Larry Engstrom, 71, passed away on June 9, 2014 in Harlingen, TX. Larry was born April 12, 1943 in Beaumont, Texas to Howard and Teresa (McKenzie) Engstrom. He graduated from Oklahoma State University and received a Master’s Degree from the University of Minnesota. Larry served in the Peace Corps in Malaysia. After college he worked for an agency for...
Judy E. Steele
Jun 5, 2014
Santa Rosa, TX: Judy Elaine Steele, 69, passed away June 5, 2014 at the Atrium Place in Harlingen. Judy was born October 14, 1944. She was the oldest of three and a graduate of Brenham High School. Shortly thereafter, Judy met the love of her life – Richard “Dickie” Steele who was attending nearby Blinn Junior College. Soon they were...
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