Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Lupita C. Gonzalez
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...
Mary J. Boswell
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...
Evelyn L. Lachico
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,...
Walter Harrison Hill
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...

Iris M. Garcia
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...
Sharon K. Owensby
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...
Imojean Curry
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...
Dorothy Jean Brooks
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...
Emma O. Vento
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...
John R. Olson
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...
Vivian Jackson
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...
Jerry Dean Hornecker
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...
Ermila Mendoza
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)...
Benito Sanchez Lucio
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,...
Olga Lozoya
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...
Robert M. Hatch
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...