Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
John Craig Grover
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...
Marion R. Lawler
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...
Betty L. Hollon
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...
Theodore Wernli
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...
Phyllis J. Barnes
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...
Lee Means
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...
Dora J. Ellis
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...
Mr. Jose Angel Padilla
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...
Bertha T. Montemayor
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...
Luciano Buenrostro
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...
Micaela Miranda
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)...
Jo Ellen Banks
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...
Elizabeth Ann Pressly
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...
Richard A. Anderson
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...
Charles Hurman
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,...
