Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Joseph M. Koczan
Dec 11, 2013
Harlingen, TX: Joseph “Joe” M. Koczan, Sr., 67, passed away on December 11, 2013 in Harlingen, TX. Joe was born May 8, 1946 in Cleveland, OH to Michael and Josephine (Kleinhenz) Koczan. He attended St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, OH and the University of Detroit where he was a member of Theta Tau. Joe married Patricia Schultz on September...
Irene F. Padilla
Dec 10, 2013
La Paloma, TX- Irene F. Padilla, 66, of La Paloma, TX passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Retama Manor in Harlingen. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother respected and loved by all. She was preceded in death by her parents Celso and Lucia Flores; her sisters Bertha Espinosa and Maria Belia Flores; her brothers Jose and...
Shelton S. Tucker
Dec 8, 2013
Cedar Park, TX: Shelton Scott Tucker, 55, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at his residence after a short illness. Shelton was born on November 26, 1958 in Galveston, TX to John and Joyce Tucker. He was an AAU State swimmer for many years with the” Butterfly” stroke being his favorite. He was a member of the First Baptist Church...
Lois Glades Simpson Goad
Dec 7, 2013
Lois Glades Simpson Goad, 89, of San Benito, Texas went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Lois was born on April 16, 1924 to Benjamin and Bessie Simpson in Honey Grove, Texas. She spent her early years in Oklahoma and moved with her parents and siblings to Lyford, Texas when she was about 11 years old....
Patricia Anne Funk
Dec 1, 2013
Patricia Anne “Pam” Funk Harlingen, TX: Pam Funk, 70, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 in Harlingen, TX. She was a lifelong resident of Harlingen. Pam was born on July 12, 1943 to Tommy & Clifford Muir. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Vance Muir. Pam is survived by her husband of 50...
Harry H. Shimotsu
Nov 30, 2013
La Feria, Texas Harry Haruo Shimotsu, 93, beloved widower of Machiko H. Shimotsu, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 30, 2013 to join his most precious Machi in eternal life. Born in Hidalgo, Texas, he was the last surviving member of the six children of Uichi and Takako Shimotsu. Harry was born a farmer and was involved in...
Frances Grimes Waters
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...
Hazel B. Lozano
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...
Richard Dunbar
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...
Alfred C. Hoehne
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...
James A. Cason
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...
Frances V. Salazar
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...
Abel J. Rodriguez
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,...
Christian Aidan Galindo
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...
Mary G. Simmer
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...
Celerina Olvera
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...
Arthur Pereda
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...
Teresita N. Gonzales
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 &...
John A. Johnson
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...
