Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 10, 2014

Iris M. Garcia, 87, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 10, 2014. Her main attributes were her faith and devotion to her husband and family. Knowing her was to love her and respect her. She will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph T. Moody and Ascencion G. Moody; her husband Alberto C. Garcia...

Mar 5, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Sharon Kay Owensby, 66, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Sharon was born on September 16, 1947 in Plainville, KS to Bernice (Snyder) and Allen Rice.  She grew up in the Plainville area and lived in many other states at one time.  She also was a licensed cosmetologist and then worked...

Mar 3, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Imo Jean Curry, 88, passed away March 3, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Imo Jean was born November 28, 1925 in Vincennes, Indiana. She was full of life, always caring for everyone. Imo Jean Curry was married to Joe F. Curry on September 1, 1942. They had 68 wonderful years of marriage; where one went the other...

Mar 3, 2014

Harlingen, TX: Dorothy Jean Brooks, age 89, passed away on March 3, 2014 of natural causes at Angelcare Acres in Harlingen. She was born on December 17, 1924 in Sebastian to Charles Albert Barnes and Emma Mae Hutchins.  She attended Mercedes High school and worked at the State Movie Theater. When she graduated she began working for the telephone company...

Mar 2, 2014

Mar 1, 2014

Emma Olivares Vento, 85, entered into eternal life on March 1, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel Olivares and Virginia Olivares; her brothers Manuel Olivares Jr. and Baldemar Olivares. She is survived by her children John (Reyna) Vento, Isabel (Albert) Flores, Emma (Noe) Galvan, Bob (Ana) Vento, Ruth Vento; grandchildren Amber...

Mar 1, 2014

Harlingen, TX: John R. Olson, 78, passed away on March 1, 2014 in La Hacienda Healthcare in Harlingen, TX due to lung cancer. John was born April 22, 1935 in Assaria, Kansas to Joseph and Clara Olson.  He was a high school graduate and was employed by Farmland Co-op for about 20 years and by the Harlingen School District for...

Mar 1, 2014

Vivian Jackson HARLINGEN, TX Vivian Jackson, 54, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 1, 2014 in Harlingen, TX. Vivian was born January 8, 1960 in Harlingen to Lonnie B., Sr. (deceased) and Charlie Mae Jackson. Vivian attended Gay Jr. High and Harlingen High School (Class of ’78). Vivian continued her education at Texas A & I – Kingsville, receiving...

Feb 28, 2014

Auburn, KS: Jerry D. Hornecker, 65, passed away, Friday, February 28, 2014 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen Jerry was born on October 13, 1948 in Prosser, WA to Johnny and Louise (Beal) Hornecker.  He was a graduate of Seaman High School and Washburn University.  He also served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Jerry was employed...

Feb 26, 2014

Ermila Mendoza, 69, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Harlingen Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband Oscar Aguirre, 2nd husband Samuel Cavazos; her son Jose Aguirre, granddaughters Kassandra Cavazos, Lauren Cavazos; her brother Armando Mendoza. She is survived by her children, Oscar (Martina) Aguirre, Jr, Juan (Criselda)Aguirre, Juana Aguilar, Solengia (Jose)...

Feb 25, 2014

Feb 24, 2014

San Benito, TX- Benito Sanchez Lucio, 81, entered into eternal life on February 24, 2014 in Harlingen, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents Juan Lucio and Agustina Sanchez Lucio, his sister Marcela Lucio Mendiola, his brothers Pedro Lucio and Jose Lucio. He is survived by his wife Bernardina Lucio, his children Benito Lucio Jr., Anna Lucio Cruz,...

Feb 22, 2014

San Benito, Tx Olga M. Lozoya, 74, was called home by the Lord Saturday, February 22, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Olga is preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo and Manuela Lozoya, and her sister, Juanita Garza. Survived by Olga is her niece whom she raised and loved, Manuela Herrera (Juan Lopez) and her children, Alexandra Herrera (David...

Feb 20, 2014

Feb 20, 2014

Rio Hondo: Robert (Bob) Hatch, 77, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at La Hacienda Healthcare in Harlingen.  He was born in the old Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen on December 4, 1936 to Wally and Clara Gerring Hatch. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Schnabl Hatch; daughter, Barbara Moore (Billy) of Pearland, TX; son, Robert...

Feb 19, 2014

San Benito, TX Demencio Salazar Sr., 74, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 in Austin Tx.  Demencio was born September 2, 1939 in San Benito TX.  He attended San Benito High School and was employed at HISD.  He loved the Dallas Cowboys and loved watching sports and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents...

Feb 15, 2014

Feb 11, 2014

La Feria, TX: Roberta Elva Hardinger was born July 9, 1911 in Garrettson, S. Dakota, the 5th of 7 children born to Iva Belle and Will Henry Collins.  She entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2014. Roberta attended West Waterloo schools and graduated from West High School in 1929.  It was there that she met the man she would...

Feb 9, 2014

Victor L. Rendon, a lifelong resident of San Benito, TX. Passed away on Sunday, February 9th, 2014 at, Valley Baptist Medical Center Hospital, in Harlingen, TX at the age of 88. He was born on November 23, 1925 in Brownsville, TX to the late Francisco and Guadalupe (Leal) Rendon. Victor was a Veteran of World War ll (European and Pacific...

Feb 6, 2014