Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 19, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Donald A. Amos, 66, passed away September 19, 2013 at his residence due to cancer. Donald was born September 30, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to Lony and Hilda (Pitsinger) Amos.  He graduated from Lanier High School in West Alexandria in 1964 and then attended the Miami University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Donald married Hope...

Sep 13, 2013

Sep 10, 2013

Harlingen: Virginia Rose Ballenger, 93, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at her residence in Harlingen. Virginia was born April 4, 1920 in Devol, Oklahoma to Charles Ray Glidewell and Erna Lee Pitcock.  She was raised in the Burkburnett, Texas area and moved to San Benito in her late teens.  She was a longtime resident and a former member of...

Sep 4, 2013

Sid Krotzer May 5, 1918 – September 4, 2013 Harlingen, TX: Sid Krotzer passed away on September 4, 2013, in McAllen, Texas, where he has lived for the last several years. Longtime resident of Harlingen, Sid was a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Sid is survived by his wife Gene of Harlingen, his two children, Sydna Roseborough and Kent Krotzer, granddaughter...

Sep 3, 2013

Sep 2, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Charlie Griffith, 70, passed away on September 2, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Charlie was born November 11, 1942 in Bishop, TX to Wiley and Kathleen (Runte) Griffith. He served his country with the U.S. Army.  He was employed by Metro Electric and retired after 30 years of service. Charlie was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed...

Sep 1, 2013

La Feria, TX: Billy Myron Banister, 91, of La Feria, Texas died on September 1, 2013 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas Billy was born on July 31, 1922 in Kennett, Missouri to Fred and Carmen Banister. He graduated from high school in Osceola, Arkansas where he enjoyed playing football and basketball. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in...

Sep 1, 2013

Harlingen: Patsy Clement Youngblood, 83, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center after a short illness. Patsy was born July 20, 1930 in La Ward, TX to F. Lamar and Doris Hess Clement.  She was raised in Minden, Louisiana and attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. Patsy married Ashley D. Youngblood on September 19, 1953...

Aug 31, 2013

Los Fresnos, TX: James “Jim” Harold Valleroy entered peacefully into eternal life on August 31, 2013 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. He was born January 22, 1926 in Doniphan, Missouri to Arthur Francis Valleroy and Nancy Alma Moore Valleroy. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Fred Arthur Valleroy. He is survived by his sister, Willette...

Aug 30, 2013

Adrian Cortez, born August 07, 1985 and resident of Harlingen/ San Benito, was called Home on Friday, August 30, 2013 in El Reno, Oklahoma where he was working. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. Those who knew him best knew him as being quite a character and always willing to lend a hand to others in...

Aug 18, 2013

Gertrudes “Tula” L. Sanchez, 90, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Benito, Texas and she worked with San Benito School District for 25 years in the cafeteria. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of...

Aug 18, 2013

Carlota G. Sanchez, 78, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. She was born in San Benito, TX and loved it. She had a deep faith in God. Mom was very patriotic, loved the USA and the flag, she loved to sew and she loved everything that had leopard and tiger...

Aug 18, 2013

Rio Hondo, Texas: Leonard L. Ramey, age 82, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18th. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Ramey; son, David of St. Louis, MO; daughter Rachelle from Franklin, KY; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at the Community Church in Rio Hondo at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 23rd with Chris...

Aug 17, 2013

Corpus Christi, TX: J.E. “Jack” Harp, 88, went home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2013 in Corpus Christi. He was born September 1, 1924 in Okmulgee, OK .He moved to Corpus Christi, TX from Harlingen TX in 1999. He was a retired Master Plumber. Jack served in WWII and received a Purple Heart. He was preceded in...

Aug 15, 2013

Pharr, TX: Betty Jean McLaughlin, 76, passed away August 15, 2013 at her residence with her daughters at her side due to bile duct cancer. Betty was born February 26, 1937 in Eglin, IL to William Joseph and Virginia Mae (Shoaff) McKleroy.  She attended high school in Mattoon, IL and graduated in 1955. Then attended nurse’s training in Springfield, IL...

Aug 9, 2013

Antonio Hernandez, 82, entered into eternal life on Friday, August 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Daria Hernandez, his parents Alfonso Hernandez and Aurora Cortez. He is survived by his children Enrique (Celeste) Hernandez, Alfonso (Teresa) Guillen, Marco (Lupita) Huerta, Martin Castillo, his siblings Amelia Piña, Dolores Rincones, Alfredo (Dolores) Hernandez, Alfonso (Rosie) Hernandez, Aurora (Rudy)...

Aug 9, 2013

Aug 9, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Virginia M. Greek, 90, passed away August 9, 2013 at Retama Manor.  She was born on Oct. 19, 1922 to Robert and Minnie (Engle) Hayes in Redfield, So. Dakota. She and Von E. Greek married on Aug. 31. 1940 and they had four children: Sons - Von Leroy Greek and Vance S. Greek (Donna), daughters – Vickie Russell...

Aug 6, 2013

Aug 5, 2013

Oscar M. De La Fuente, Sr., 84, entered into eternal life on Monday, August 5, 2013. Judge Oscar De La Fuente, Sr. was born in San Benito, Texas, July 8, 1929. He attended Fred Booth Elementary and graduated from San Benito High School in 1950. Upon graduating from high school, he answered his country’s call to duty and took part...