Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Nov 28, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Frances Grimes Waters, 79, passed away November 28, 2013 in Harlingen, TX. Frances was born October 10, 1934 in Merkel, TX to Emmett and Madie Grimes.  She attended Southwestern University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and then received her Master’s in Education from UT-Pan American.  Frances married William Burton Green III and they were married...

Nov 27, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Hazel B. Lozano, 97, passed away November 27, 2013 at her residence. She was born June 10, 1916 in Lanes Chapel, Texas to Benjamin A. Brown and Ida Pearl Presley. She was a housewife and of the Methodist faith. Hazel is survived by her sons, David Lozano of Harlingen, Guillermo “Billy” (Imelda Muniz) Lozano of Harlingen; grandchildren, Rebecca...

Nov 26, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Richard (Dick) H. Dunbar passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 17, 1919 to Milo H. and Florence M. Edwards Dunbar. He was a 12th generation descendant of Richard Warren, a Mayflower passenger of the Plymouth landing in New England, in 1620.  Richard’s father owned a repair...

Nov 25, 2013

San Benito, Texas: A.C. Hoehne, 76, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. A.C. was born November 8, 1937 in Yorktown, Texas to Alfred and Malinda Buelter Hoehne. He attended and graduated from Yorktown High School. A.C. was employed with Central Power and Light Company from high school graduation until his retirement in 2000...

Nov 24, 2013

Harlingen, TX: James (Jim) Allnutt Cason, Jr., 86, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 in Harlingen, Texas. Jim was born on July 25, 1927 in Tallulah, LA to James Allnutt Cason and Mary Abernathy.  He attended Patti Welder High School in Victoria, TX where he lettered in football, basketball and track.  Given his athletic skills, at 16, Jim was invited...

Nov 22, 2013

Frances Vasquez Salazar, 76, of Harlingen, TX, lost a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimers Disease on November 22, 2013. Born on December 3, 1936 in Rio Hondo, TX to Rosa and Francisco Vasquez, she was raised in Los Fresnos and graduated from Los Fresnos High School in 1956. On December 7, 1958, she married Jose “Pepe” Salazar of San Benito.  Together...

Nov 21, 2013

San Benito, TX-Abel J. Rodriguez, 82 of San Benito, TX, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents Abel and Guadalupe Rodriguez and his brother Mariano Rodriguez. He is survived by his his wife of 19 years Zoila H. Rodriguez; his children Eliezer Badillo, Ana Maria, Sylvia, Abel,...

Nov 20, 2013

San Benito, TX: Christian Aidan Galindo, 10 months old, entered into his eternal life on Wednesday November 20, 2013. He was born on January 4, 2013 11:17 p.m. and was taken to meet our lord at 2:42 p.m. He is survived by his parents Jose Galindo, Jr. and Stephanie Saucedo, two brothers Isaias Roman Galindo and Elijah Rey Galindo. His...

Nov 19, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Mary G. Simmer, 77, passed away November 19, 2013 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born March 4, 1936 in Mercedes, Texas to Samuel and Amelia Lopez Villarreal. Mary attended Bellevue College in Omaha, Nebraska where she received an Associate Degree and she also held a Cosmetology License. Mary served her country with the United States Air Force from...

Nov 16, 2013

Celerina “Chele” Olvera, 86, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gamaliel Olvera; sons, Reynaldo and Gilberto Olvera; granddaughters Clarissa Yvette Olvera and Aimiee K. Olvera. She is survived by her children, Ricardo (Blanca) Olvera, of Round Rock, TX, Noami “Mimi”  Olvera of San Benito, TX, Rosalinda (†Frank) Romo...

Nov 13, 2013

Nov 11, 2013

Harlingen: Arthur Pereda, 72, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013 at his home in Harlingen. Arthur was born May 13, 1941 in Mexico City to Dorothy Moss Pereda and Alfonso Pereda.  He was a resident of Harlingen for many years where he attended Covenant Presbyterian Church and was a deacon and treasurer.  His favorite activity was serving the church and...

Nov 8, 2013

Teresita N. Gonzales, 74, was received by the Lord into eternal rest on Friday, November 08, 2013 at Harlingen Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Guadalupe Najera Sr. and Estefana D. Najera. She is survived by the father of her children, Jesus Gonzales Sr.; her sons Jesus        (Cynthia) Gonzales, Jr., their two sons, Jesus III &...

Nov 6, 2013

La Feria: John (Johnnie) Johnson, 86, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Angel Care Haven in Harlingen, Texas. John was born on April 21, 1927 in Galveston, TX to Carl Frank and Irene Johnson.  He graduated from Ball High School then served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from the war, he attended and...

Nov 5, 2013

Antonia P. Carrizales, 86, of San Benito, TX entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents Antonio and Paulita Pena; husband Carlos Carrizales Sr.; son Heraclio “Eric” Carrizales; her brothers Ramon Pena and Juan Pedro De La Rosa. She is survived by her children Carlos (Frances) Carrizales Jr.,...

Nov 1, 2013

William David Thacker (Bill) born on July 5, 1937 in Aurora, IL, passed peacefully from this earth on November 1st, 2013 with his wife and daughters around him.  Residing in South Texas since 1976, for the majority of time in Port Isabel, where he touched every persons’ life he met as an active member of the community.  Remembered for his...

Oct 31, 2013

Gloria G. Davila was born in Harlingen, Texas on July 21, 1932 and gently passed away on October 31, 2013. She follows into glory her husband of 54 years Lamberto "Tito" Davila, her mother Ysidra Colunga Silva, her father Guadalupe Garza and her step father Abel T. Silva. She was surrounded at the time of her passing by her sons...

Oct 31, 2013

San Benito/Blanco, TX: Georgia Ann Taubert, 74, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 in Blanco, TX after a short illness. Georgia was born December 17, 1938 in Fairfield, TX to Marion and Clara Green. She was a longtime resident of San Benito until recently moving to Blanco, TX to be near family. Georgia earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Oct 30, 2013

Harlingen/McAllen, TX: Adela C. Soto, 94, went to meet our Lord on October 30, 2013. Adela was born on May 3, 1919 in Sebastian, TX to Senovio and Carlota Castillo.  She was a lifelong resident of Harlingen and then moved to McAllen, TX.  Adela will be remembered as a faithful wife, mother, and a loving grandmother. Adela was preceded in...

Oct 26, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Richard (Dick) Eugene McVeigh, 78, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Harlingen. He was born on September 1, 1935 in Souix City, Iowa to Raymond and Faye McVeigh. Dick was very well scholared earning a B.A., M.A. and a Ph. D. all in education.  Dick worked as a Secondary School Administrator in...