Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Oct 13, 2012

Oct 10, 2012

Rio Hondo, TX- Gilberto G. Garza, 76, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He enjoyed hunting and farming and playing the lottery. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elva Garza; his father, Anastacio Garza, Sr.; his mother, Maria R. Garza; and his brothers, Roberto Garza and Anastacio R. Garza,...

Oct 7, 2012

Harlingen/Tyler, TX: Delphon Charley Kenney, 90, passed away on October 7, 2012 in Tyler, Texas.  He was born August 6, 1922 in Woodbine, Iowa to Ella V. Kenney and Gaylord Kenney.  They were longtime Rio Grande Valley (Texas) residents, where he was raised.  He graduated from Harlingen High School, Class of 1940, and attended Texas A&M University and the University...

Oct 6, 2012

San Benito, TX- Jose Olivarez Cantu, 78, entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising his goats and horses; he loved to spend time with his grandkids and great grandkids. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Sammuel Lee Cisneros; and his parents, Santos Olivarez Resendez and...

Oct 5, 2012

Rio Hondo, TX: Freda Bell Evans Affolter, 99, passed away, Friday, October 5, 2012. She was born in Ohio on October   10, 1912 to George and Martha Evans.  She married the love of her life, Paul Affolter, in 1934.  They were married for 64 years till his death in 1998. In her teens she played piano in a dance band...

Oct 3, 2012

South Padre Island, TX: Loraine A. Johnston, 70, passed away on October 3, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. Loraine was born in Louisiana, August 26, 1942, and then moved to Texas as a young child.  Her mother, Jane Pearl Guidry’s second marriage was to Robert W. Johnston, who took care of Loraine and Chester in a loving, caring family along with...

Sep 30, 2012

Thomas D. Segel, 81, of Harlingen, Texas, went to his eternal rest September 30, 2012. He was born June 11, 1931 in Tacoma, Washington.  He was twice wounded in the Korean War and served in media related positions in the United States and Asia. He was Director of Operations for Armed Force Radio and Television in Okinawa, Commander of Tuy...

Sep 29, 2012

Bayview/Brownsville, TX – Toula Caras, 86, passed away September 29, 2012 at her residence in Brownsville. She was a parishioner of Saint Spyridon Church in New York for 30 years; she enjoyed playing the piano, mandolin and entertaining. She is preceded in death by her brother, Rev. Philip Gialopsos. Toula is survived by her loving children, Nicholas Tanis, Vasilios Tanis,...

Sep 26, 2012

San Benito, TX – Josefa Martinez, 83, of San Benito, TX passed away Monday, September 26, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was a lifelong parishioner and a very active member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio Martinez & Victoria Delgadillo Martinez; her husband, Baldomero Martinez; her son, Baltazar...

Sep 25, 2012

San Benito, TX – Isabel Flores Gonzalez, 87, of San Benito, TX passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eloy S. Gonzalez; her daughter, Maria Eudelia Gonzalez; and a great granddaughter, Maria Teresa Gonzalez. Isabel is survived by her children, Reynaldo (Delia) Gonzalez, Rodolfo Gonzalez, Ruben...

Sep 24, 2012

San Benito, TX – Felipa Montez Cervantes, 65, of San Benito, TX passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at her residence in San Benito. She was a parishioner of St. Benedict Catholic Church; and was employed and retired from San Benito Consolidated Independent School District after 20 years. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Linda C. Diaz; her...

Sep 21, 2012

San Benito, TX- Consuelo Atkinson, 85, was chosen to join the Lord on Friday, September 21, 2012 after a 4 year courageous battle against lung cancer. Consuelo, who lovingly touched the lives of all who knew her, has left behind a legacy of her love for her family and our Lord. She was born in Beaumont, Texas; as a little...

Sep 13, 2012

La Feria, TX: Carl Louis Bauer, 88, passed away September 13, 2012 at his residence. Carl was born the middle son of Mary Zimmerer Bauer and Albert Bauer on January 1, 1924 in La Feria, Texas as one of eight children.  He attended Santa Maria School and St. Joseph Academy in Brownsville.  He left high school to work on the...

Sep 12, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Lewis, 63, of Harlingen, TX, passed away September 12, 2012, at Valley Baptist Medical Center after a short illness. Mary was born in Detroit, MI, on September 15, 1948, to the late James J. and Dorothy C. Paris. Mary was a life-long educator who passionately believed in ensuring educational opportunities were afforded to all.  She was relentless in...

Sep 9, 2012

San Benito, TX: Marisela Chapa, 25, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at her residence. Marisela was born June 1, 1987 in Harlingen, Texas to Elvis Chapa, Sr. and Esperanza Martinez Chapa.  She graduated from San Benito High School with the class of 2005.  Marisela enjoyed spending time with her family, taking care of her William, and jewelry making...

Sep 3, 2012

Donelle Means Anderson, 60, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, TX after a courageous battle with cancer. Donelle was born on March 16, 1952 in Harlingen to Donald Means and Joann Cisneros.  She was a life-long resident of Harlingen. Donelle is survived by her parents Donald and Joann Means; daughters, Joanna Cardona and Laura Anderson;...

Aug 31, 2012

Harlingen, Texas: Theresa (Teddy) Jackson, 89, went to be with the Lord, August 31, 2012, at Harlingen Medical Center.  She was born August 26, 1923, in Santa Rosa, Texas; to Frances Anzalune Caruso and Pasquale (Charlie) Caruso. Teddy was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Anthony (Tony) Joseph Jackson; brothers, Charlie Caruso, Sam Caruso and Tony Caruso; sisters,...

Aug 29, 2012

La Paloma, TX – Jesus Padilla, 92, of La Paloma, TX passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was a self-employed Farmer, a deputy constable and a long time parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Catarina M. Padilla; his son, Santos M. Padilla;...

Aug 27, 2012

Aug 26, 2012

Harlingen, TX: Don Lee, former Harlingen city council member, state representative and business leader died August 26, 2012, after a long life of services through his philanthropic work with the Jaycees, the Elks Club, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Harlingen Noon Lions Club, the Raymondville Masonic Lodge and, in Austin, the Ben Hur Shrine, Jesters and as a board member and...