Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Velda L. Ambos
Sep 30, 2014
Harlingen, TX: Velda Ambos born September 5, 1920 died September 30, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Glen. She is survived by daughters, Marilynn Ambos of Harlingen; Suzanne A. Artale of Sheridan, Indiana; sister Ardith McDonald of Milledgeville, Georgia; grandson Alan A. Artale (Laura); and four great grandsons, Christopher, Alexander, Zachary,...
Walter W. Campbell
Sep 29, 2014
Harlingen, TX: Walter W. Campbell, 91, passed away on September 29, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas. Walter was born March 3, 1923 in Canton, Ohio to Charles Clarence Campbell and Ruth Minnie Loschinski. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII. Walter was a 3 Star Sergeant and served as a 30 Caliber Expert and Battalion Leader of...
Margaret W. Fabian
Sep 21, 2014
Margaret Fabian, 79, a long term resident of the Rio Grande Valley (Laguna Vista, Bayview, and currently Harlingen), passed away in her home Sunday, September 21, 2014. She died from complications of breast cancer. She was born Margaret Lucille Wright on July 8, 1935, near Guymon, Oklahoma, to George and Hazel Wright. She married Bill E. Fabian in September 1960. ...
Annabelle Davis Kirkland
Sep 20, 2014
Harlingen/Woodland Hills, CA: Annabelle Davis Kirkland, 89, of Woodland Hills, CA and a long-time resident of Harlingen, TX, passed away on Saturday September 20th, 2014 in Los Angeles. Annabelle was born on April 24, 1925 in Dawson, TX. She was the daughter of Major and Ruby Davis. Annabelle attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth where she met her future...
Richard G. Nichols
Sep 18, 2014
Harlingen, TX: Richard Garland (Nick) Nichols, 74, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas. Nick was born February 13, 1940 in Harlingen, the son of Richard A. Nichols and Lucy Richards Nichols. Nick was a graduate of Pan American University, earned his Master’s degree in Accounting from Texas A & M at College Station in 1967 and...
Marjorie E. Kohn
Sep 16, 2014
San Benito, TX/Westfield, WI-Marjorie Edith Cowles Kohn was born August 25, 1922 to Edith and Alfred Cowles in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. She attended schools in Oakfield and Hudson, Wisconsin. After graduation, she enlisted in the United States Coast Guard Women’s Reserve in February of 1943 and served at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. from August of 1943 to...
Marjorie Murray
Sep 16, 2014
Marjorie “Marge” Murray, San Benito, TX, age 95, died on September 16, 2014 at the Harlingen Medical Center from natural causes. Marge was born in Houston, TX on September 25, 1918 to the late Ned and Gladys Murray. She was raised in Galveston. Marge received a B.S. degree from the University of Texas in Austin. She began her teaching career...
Maria F. Martinez
Sep 15, 2014
Rio Hondo, TX: On September 15, 2014 Maria F. Martinez went to be with the Lord. She was born on August 20, 1964 to Pablo and Enriqueta Falcon. Maria was a very loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. She was employed by Cameron County WIC Phone Bank and was an active member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church. Maria was preceded...
Lucille F. Hutchens
Sep 12, 2014
Harlingen: Lucille F. Hutchens, 95, passed away September 12, 2014 at John Knox Village in Weslaco. Lucille was born September 13, 1918 in Point Marion, PA. She proudly served her country in the Army Air Corps during WWII in Germany. Lucille married Richard Hutchens on August 3, 1945 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brownsville,...
Juanita Moya Lara
Sep 7, 2014
Juanita Moya Lara, 50, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at her residence. She is survived by her husband Agustin Jaime Lara; her children Joann Lara, Jeanette Lara, Agustin Jaime Lara II, Juanita Lara Rios, Krystal Jeanne Lara, Jonathan Lee Lara, Jordan Marie Lara; her step-sons-Agustin Jaime Lara I, Bladimir Lara, Jorge Lara; her 14 grandchildren; her...
Hector Martinez Sr.
Sep 5, 2014
Hector Martinez Sr. 64, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 5, 2014 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonel and Ofelia Martinez. He is survived by his wife Lydia Martinez; his children Domenica Schultz, Hector Martinez Jr., Isaias Martinez all of San Benito, TX; his siblings Leonel Martinez, Cesar Martinez, Yolanda Rodriguez, Cynthia Garcia,...
Julian Cantu
Sep 2, 2014
San Benito, TX- Julian Cantu, 91, passed away at his home September 2, 2014. He is survived by his wife Guadalupe L. Cantu, 5 sons and 1 daughter. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at San Benito Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 10...
Leo J. McDonald
Sep 1, 2014
Harlingen, TX: Leo J. McDonald passed away on September 1, 2014, 9 days before his 90th birthday. He is survived by his wife Jeannette, his sons Randy (Libby) and Brett (Lori) and daughters Becky (Tom), Kathy (Ben) and Jennifer and his brother Scott. He was the proud grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 2. He was preceded in death...
Ruben Vela
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...
Luciano Chavez
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,...
