Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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...

May 17, 2013

Elizabeth Ann Clore Pressly, 81 South Padre Island: Elizabeth Ann “Clore” Pressly passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Provident Memory Care facility in Buda, Texas. Elizabeth was born August 8, 1931 in Evanston, Illinois the daughter of Wallace B. Clore Jr. and his wife, Grace Lucille Clore. Her early childhood years were spent in Northbrook, Illinois.  She...

May 15, 2013

San Benito, TX: Charles “Chuck” Hurman, 72, passed away May 15, 2013 at Harlingen Medical Center. Chuck was born December 18, 1940 in Baltimore, MD to Samuel Humanuik Hurman and Frances Jefferson Hurman. He proudly served his county in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1983. During his service with the U.S. Navy he was stationed aboard the USS Boston,...

May 15, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Richard Arnold Anderson Jr., 64, passed away May 15, 2013 at his residence with his partner, Lisa Gonzales by his side. Richard was born March 24, 1949 at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas to Richard Arnold Sr. and Florence (Schneider) Anderson.  He was a high school and college graduate.  Richard proudly served his country with...

May 14, 2013

May 12, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Arnold Emery Fox, 84, passed away May 12, 2013 at his residence. Arnold was born June 8, 1928 in San Benito, Texas to John and Estella Mae Barr Fox. He was employed by various companies throughout his life which include Rough Neck (Oilfield) Willimar, Dr. Wells Bottling Co., CPL, Southern Texas Ice and Service, Nehi Bottling Co., Coca...

May 11, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Jean Anne Ferris Pratt born August 21, 1927 to Myrna Lyon Ferris and Bentley Ward Ferris in Laramie, Wyoming passed away May 11, 2013. Growing up, Jean Anne lived in many towns in Texas as her father was in the oil business.  She also spent summers in Colorado with her beloved grandparents. In 1949 she graduated from the...

May 11, 2013

San Benito, TX: Joe J. Hamilton went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2013. He passed peacefully at his home in the presence of his loving family to whom he truly dedicated his entire life. Mr. Hamilton was born in Landis, Indiana on September 16, 1929 to Joe and Alta Hamilton. He came to Harlingen in 1945...

May 11, 2013

John R. Hess, age 90, of Harlingen passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. Johnny Hess was born in Houston on August 7, 1922 to Alvin C. and Helen Seddon Hess. He graduated from San Jacinto High School in Houston in 1940 and then attended Texas A & M University for one year before dropping out to enter the Army.  He...

May 7, 2013

Harlingen, Texas: Larry Lee Langham, 63, passed away on May 5, 2013 in Harlingen, Texas. Larry was born February 4, 1950 in Harlingen, TX to Jack Langham and Essie Jane Duncan.  He served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War as a SGT E4.  Larry was employed with Southwestern Bell and enjoyed hunting, BBQ-ing gambling and...