Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jun 24, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Doris Ernst, 99, a long-time resident of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2013. Doris was born on January 15, 1914 in Bartlett, Texas to the late "Dixie" and A.K. "Ford" Wheeler. She was the fifth of seven children. She was the last surviving member of that generation of her family.  After graduating from high school, Doris...

Jun 21, 2013

John Ralph Funk HARLINGEN, TEXAS- John Ralph Funk, 61, of Harlingen, Texas passed away Friday, June 21, 2013. John was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on May 25, 1952 to Lloyd Funk and Sarah( Young) Funk.  John attended school in Duncan until 1966 when his family relocated to Raymondville, Texas.  John graduated from Raymondville High School in 1970 and continued his...

Jun 20, 2013

Harlingen: Lucille Pruitt Hughes, 87, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX with her devoted husband by her side. Lucille was born on February 2, 1926 in Combes, Texas to Tom and Mable Pruitt.  She attended Combes Elementary School and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1943. Lucille was preceded in death by...

Jun 18, 2013

Dr. Marion Russell Lawler Jr., age 75, died on the evening of June 18, 2013 after suffering a stroke at his home in Harlingen, Texas. Marion had a fantastic and wonderful marriage of nearly 50 years to Francis Nan Kennedy who preceded him in death in 2008.  He was also preceded in death by his father Dr. Marion Russell Lawler...

Jun 18, 2013

John “Craig” Grover Harlingen, TX: Craig Grover, 93, passed away June 18, 2013 at VBMC in Harlingen with his family by his side. Craig was born on June 15, 1920 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Dr. Earl G. Grover and Gertrude Lovell Grover Carlin. He attended Sewanee Military Academy in Sewanee, Tennessee and graduated from Ashland High School. He attended...

Jun 17, 2013

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Jun 12, 2013

Bettie L. Hollon, 86, passed away on June 12, 2013 at Harlingen Medical Center. She was raised in Harlingen and was a graduate of Harlingen High School. She along with her husband, Robert Ray, owned a Ford Dealership in Mercedes for over 25 years. Her children, Stephen (Jill), Ted (Jane) and James lost their mother and friend; and the world...

Jun 10, 2013

Jun 8, 2013

Kingsville, TX: Theodore “Ted” Wernli, 71, passed away June 8, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Ted was born February 3, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to Edgar and Doris Wernli. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy and retired with the rank of CWO4.  Ted was employed with the Harlingen Independent School District.  He taught History at Memorial...

Jun 2, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Lee H. Means, 85, passed away on June 2, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Lee was born August 20, 1927 in Fort Worth, Texas to Lee and Bertha Cox Holcomb. She attended and graduated from Junction City High School in Junction City, Kansas. Lee then went to attend the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where...

Jun 2, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Phyllis June Price Barnes, 83, passed away June 2, 2013.  Phyllis was born March 12, 1930 in Lansing, MI to Basel Price and Dorothy Allen Price.  She was a graduated of Portland High School in Portland, Michigan and married Elroy C. Barnes on May 20, 1950. Phyllis was an underwriter for auto owners insurance in Lansing, MI.  She...

May 29, 2013

May 28, 2013

Harlingen: Dora Jimenez Ellis, 65, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Harlingen Medical Center. Dora was born September 8, 1947 in San Benito, TX to Matias Paz Jimenez and Maria Guadalupe Jimenez.  She was a former Computer Lab Assistant at La Feria High School for many years, current board member of the Harlingen Community Development Corporation and a member...

May 27, 2013

Mr. Jose Angel “Grandpa Joe” Padilla, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to be with the Lord, our Savior, on Monday, May 27, 2013. A long-time resident of San Benito, TX, Jose Angel entered into the Kingdom of Heaven surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. He was born in Goliad, TX on February 20, 1930...

May 25, 2013

Bertha “Granny” Montemayor, 89, entered into rest on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Montemayor was born on March 11, 1924 to Daniel and Amalia Trevino in San Benito, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Amalia Trevino, her spouse J. Ruben Montemayor, her son Daniel Montemayor and her brother Samuel Trevino. She is...

May 25, 2013

May 24, 2013

Luciano Buenrostro, 79, of San Benito, Texas entered into eternal life on Friday, May 24, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Buenrostro was born on April 26, 1934 in Rio Grande City, TX to Luciano and Teodora  Buenrostro. He was the youngest of 23 children. Luciano enjoyed fishing, music, dancing and spending time with his family...

May 19, 2013

Micaela Miranda, 80, entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Micaela was born on September 29, 1932 in San Benito, Texas to Manuel and Benita Alvarez. She enjoyed gardening, dancing and listening to music. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Alvarez and Benita Alvarez and her brothers. Micaela is survived by her children, Hortencia (Roberto)...

May 17, 2013

Harlingen: Jo Ellen Knight Paschall Banks, 81, of Harlingen entered into the glory of her eternal life on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Harlingen Medical Center surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Jo Ellen, a lifetime resident of Harlingen touched the lives of thousands in our community. She was a 1952 graduate of the University of Texas, where...