Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jan 12, 2013

Harlingen, Texas: Our mother Anne entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Jan. 12, 2013. Anne was born in Des Plaines, Illinois on Aug. 14, 1924 to Frank and Edna Kuentz. Anne graduated from the University of Dubuque, where she met her future husband, Jack, in 1942. Anne became a professional educator. She taught elementary school for many years in...

Jan 11, 2013

San Benito, TX – Juanita M. Garza, 83, of San Benito, TX went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 11, 2013. At the time of her death she was surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband, David H. Garza; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Martinez; 2 brothers and 4 sisters....

Jan 11, 2013

James Alan Cockrill Harlingen, TX: “Jim” Cockrill born March 27, 1959 in Harlingen, Texas to Gene and Pat Cockrill died January 11, 2013 at Cedar Hills Nursing Home in Campwood, TX after a lengthy illness. Jim is survived by his parents; his two brothers, Gene, Jr. of Harlingen and Gary (Selena) of Fredericksburg, TX; a daughter, Leslie Ann Simpson; two...

Jan 9, 2013

Harlingen, TX: Betty “Ritchie” Paris, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in Harlingen, Texas. Betty was born on April 26, 1925 to Herbert Frederick and Audra Richardson of Indianapolis, Indiana.  The family moved to Terre Haute in 1926. She attended Laboratory High School, was active in Choir, Orchestra, and was majorette for the Band. Betty met and married Carroll...

Jan 7, 2013

Jan 6, 2013

San Benito, TX: Edna Adeline Chenier, 78, passed away on January 6, 2013 at Harlingen Medical Center. Edna was born June 10, 1934 in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada to Wilford and Ovina Chartrand Beaudry.  She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed dancing, shuffle board, and playing games (Bingo) etc. Edna was preceded in death by three sisters, May, Merdle, Doris...

Jan 6, 2013

Jan 5, 2013

Harlingen, Texas: Doris M. Rosselot, 83, passed away January 5, 2013 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. Doris was born March 8, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA to Abraham O. and Opal Ann McQuown.  She was a high school graduate and then married Frank F. Rosselot on March 6, 1949. Doris enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, baking, plastic canvas crafts, traveling...

Jan 1, 2013

Dec 30, 2012

Rio Hondo, TX- Ricardo “Ricky” Ramos, Jr., 18, entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was a recent graduate of Rio Hondo High School; he enjoyed fishing, hunting, dancing and hanging out with family and friends; but most of all his passion was team roping and roping cattle in the brush,...

Dec 29, 2012

Rio Hondo - In the early morning hours of December 29, 2012, the Lord’s faithful servant, Martìn Nava Camarillo, surrounded by his family, went to be with our Heavenly Father to rest in everlasting peace.  He was born on November 11, 1921 in Matehuala, San Luìs Potosì, México to Gertrudis Camarillo and Marìa (Nava) Camarillo. He is preceded in death...

Dec 26, 2012

Dec 25, 2012

Harlingen, TX: Bernice L. Blalock, 87, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. Bernice was born March 8, 1925 in Blount Co., AL to Lee Vader White and Velma Reno White.  She was a waitress for many years, member of the Catholic church and  had a passion for gardening.  She lived in Florida for many years and moved...

Dec 22, 2012

at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Bernice A. Villarreal; his sister, Olga Garcia; and 2 brothers, Jose Rene Villarreal and Herman Maria Villarreal. Esteban is survived by his daughters, Kathleen (Hue) Ritter, Victoria (Don) Evjen, Deborah (Jannu) Lorenston, Barbara (Steve) Parr; grandchildren, Christian, Stephanie, Erik, Allison, Kimberlee, Sarah, and Steven;...

Dec 22, 2012

Dec 21, 2012

Rio Hondo, TX- Epimenio Atkinson, 79, entered into eternal rest Friday, December 21, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ranching, working his cattle and farming. He is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Atkinson. Epimenio is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Atkinson; his children, Billy (Danette) Atkinson, Susie (Albert) Atkinson, Epimenio (Lauren)...

Dec 17, 2012

Harlingen, TX: William W. Patterson, Jr., born on September 28, 1912, died on December 17, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas, where he has lived for over twenty years. He was raised and spent the majority of his life in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. He was 100 years old at the time of his death. For many years...

Dec 16, 2012

Harlingen, TX: Lucille Mildred Horton Hentz joined the Lord on December 16, 2012.  Lucille was born on November 29, 1919 to Stedman and Frances Miller in Little Rock, Arkansas. Lucille was married to Harvey Horton from 1937 until his death in 1974.  Lucille was later married to Arthur Hentz from 1981 until his death in 1986. Lucille and Harvey had...

Dec 15, 2012

Boerne, Texas: Lillian Ruth Smith went home to be with the Lord at the age of 92 on December 15, 2012.  She was born to Andrew and Lennie Hickman on September 2, 1920, in McAllen.  She married Joyce Lynn Smith at the age of 18 on September 17, 1938, in McKinney.  Together, they raised five children on their Willacy County...

Dec 15, 2012

Dateline: Harlingen: James V. Newman, Jr., 67, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Veranda Nursing Home in Harlingen. James was born in Harlingen on July 15, 1945 to James and Thora Lou Breedlove Newman.  He grew up in Harlingen and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1963.  He earned a Master’s Degree from Southwest Texas State University in...