Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Apr 1, 2014

Rafaela L. Plata, 89, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 1, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was born on April 28, 1924 to Mauricio and Aurora Lopez. Her love for her family, plants, working outdoors and her love for God was never ending and she enjoyed...

Apr 1, 2014

Rancho Viejo: Ms. Janie Sanchez was a very accomplished woman who was born July 18, 1951 in Mercedes, TX.  After graduating from Mercedes High School, her parents being migrants, she went north to Michigan.  In Michigan she attended Central Michigan University and graduated on December 1991 with all the requirements set forth by the Hispanic Leadership Development Program.  After concentrating...

Apr 1, 2014

Robert Junior Darrah June 11, 1938 – April 1, 2014 In memory of devoted husband, father, and friend Robert Junior Darrah “Red Bob”, a native of West Virginia and resident at Fun-n-Sun Resort in San Benito, Texas, who passed away April 1, 2014 at the age of 75 after a long battle with illness. Robert is survived by his wife...

Mar 31, 2014

Rio Hondo, TX- Omero Reyes, 48, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 31, 2014. Omero graduated in 1983 from Rio Hondo High School and was employed by Rio Hondo ISD for 19 years.  He was involved in Deep River 4H, Deep River Hoops, Relay 4 Life and Little League Baseball. He was a member of Templo El Salvador Church...

Mar 29, 2014

San Benito, TX: Dorothy Ione McIntosh, 96, died March 29, 2014.  She was born February 18, 1918 in Palestine, Texas to William Duncan McIntosh and Lelia Florence Neuman McIntosh.  In 1924 her family moved to San Benito, Texas.  She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. A career woman, Dorothy was employed by Central Power and Light...

Mar 26, 2014

Maria De San Juan Hernandez, 68, entered into eternal life on March 26, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her father Dionicio Salazar. She is survived by her husband Felix Hernandez, mother Maria Isabel Salazar, her children Felix (Isabel) Hernandez Jr., Cristina Hernandez, Mario (Nora) Hernandez, Guadalupe (April) Hernandez, her grandchildren Abigail, Enedelia, Felix...

Mar 26, 2014

Rio Hondo, TX- Otila S. Garza, 81, beloved mother and grandmother entered into eternal life on March 26, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Juan T. Garza; her parents Antonio Sanchez and Rebecca Gonzalez Sanchez; her daughter Rosalinda Garza and her brother Raul Sanchez. She is survived by...

Mar 25, 2014

Mar 24, 2014

Natalia G. Sifuentes, 88, a lifetime resident of San Benito, went peacefully to be with the Lord March 24, 2014 with her family at her bedside. Natalia was a devout Catholic who faithfully served at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church where she was well known as the lady with the beautiful smile. She loved gardening and spending time...

Mar 24, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Myrtle Ruby Mize Mann, 90, died peacefully in her sleep March 24, 2014.  She always said that she was going to “die in her sleep with her toes turned up,” and God graciously answered her prayer. Myrtle was born in Cullman, Alabama on July 14, 1923 to Alvin and Emily Mize.  Living on the old home place for...

Mar 24, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Thomas (Tom) Joseph Kane III, 82, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014 at his residence in Harlingen. A Chicago native and grandson of Irish and Polish immigrants, Tom followed his high school sweetheart to Harlingen where he and Ann would raise five children while co-owning and managing Richard’s Restaurant.  He worked for over 30 years in the family...

Mar 23, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Jo Ann N. Bush, 84, passed away on March 23, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas. Jo Ann was born September 9, 1929 in Frost, Texas to William and Annie (McCord) Neel.  She married Lawrence S. Bush, Jr. on January 25, 1958.  Jo Ann was a member of the New Hope Presbyterian Church in La Feria, Texas and enjoyed painting,...

Mar 22, 2014

San Benito, TX- Rafael Manuel de la Garza, 71, entered into eternal life on March 22, 2014. He was a lifetime resident of San Benito, TX. He started his employment career while in Jr. High and High School working for Ogdee Bros. Department Store. He worked for Goodyear Tire Co and retired after 24 years of service. He also worked...

Mar 21, 2014

San Benito, TX. - Raul Martinez, 35, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 21, 2014.  He was born May 1, 1978 in Harlingen, TX. Raul was survived by his loving wife Ermelinda Paz, his daughter Jenessa Martinez, sons Leonel Isaiah Martinez and Raul Martinez Jr.  His parents Leonel Martinez and Laura Martinez; siblings: Vanessa Cruz, Leonel Martinez III, Jose...

Mar 16, 2014

San Benito, TX  –  Lupita Conde González, 68, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 16, 2014.  She was born on October 23, 1945, in San Benito, Texas, to Lupe H. and Maria G. Conde. Lupita worked for the Texas Department of Human Services for 32 years, retiring in 1999 to enjoy her golden years alongside her husband and love...

Mar 16, 2014

MARY JACQUELINE BOSWELL Harlingen, TX: Jack was born May 3, 1925 in Lyford, Texas and passed away on March 16, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas.  At San Benito High School she was chosen most beautiful both her junior and senior years.  She worked in her father’s grocery business, rode horseback and had a passion for dance, performing often and later teaching...

Mar 16, 2014

Mar 15, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Evelyn Lorraine (Champion) Lachico, 81, entered into her eternal life on Saturday, March 15, 2014.  She was born in Brownsville on (Valentine’s Day), February 14, 1933 to George Albert Champion and Erlene Hannah.  She attended local Catholic Schools and Villa Maria Academy. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Jessie Joseph Lachico, father,...

Mar 15, 2014

Mar 13, 2014

Combes, TX: Walter Harrison Hill, 68, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 13, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Walter was born July 10, 1945 to Walter Harrison Hill, Sr. and Bessie (Polk) Hill in Combes, Texas. He married Mary Ellen Fankhauser. Walter had a CDL License and was employed as a truck driver with William Cameron and Company which...