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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Martin N. Camarillo
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...
Bernice Blalock
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...
Esteban V. Villarreal
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;...
Epimenio Atkinson
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)...
William W. Patterson
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...
Lucille Hentz
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...
Lillian Ruth Dehnisch
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...
James V. Newman
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...
Grover C. Greer
Dec 15, 2012
Brandon, MS: Grover Cleveland Greer, Jr., 83, of Brandon, MS passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Mr. Greer was a horticulturalist but his most rewarding work was his time working with the AA community and at Baptist Behavioral Health Services. He kept up with all of his friends and had the ability to let everyone feel as though they...
Mary Barbara Harris
Dec 13, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Mary Barbara Harris, 86, ended her earthly journey, Thursday, December 13, 2012 in Harlingen. Barbara was born in Canada on July 10, 1926 to the Rev. Theodore and Isabel McCracken Branch. After graduation from Texas A & I University in Kingsville, TX, she began what became a 30+ year teaching career. Barbara and husband, Jack retired to Port...
Guadalupe Corona
Dec 4, 2012
Rio Hondo, TX: Guadalupe S. Corona, Sr., 79, born on October 12, 1933 and passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Miquela M. Corona and his son, Ricardo Corona. Guadalupe is survived by his children, Juan G. Corona, Yolanda Duenes and Antonio Corona; grandchildren, Lucy Corona, Juan Corona Jr., Leticia De La...
Rafaela G. Rodriguez
Dec 3, 2012
San Benito, TX- Rafaela G. Rodriguez, 88, passed away December 3, 2012 in San Benito, Texas. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Theresa Catholic Church; she enjoyed gardening, cooking and was also a service lector for Saturday’s mass at St. Theresa. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Rodriguez; her parents; 3 brothers, Gonzalo, Jose Luis, and...
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