Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Dec 2, 2012

Los Fresnos, TX- Cliffton Edward Cruz, 31, entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 2, 2012 in Harlingen. Cliffton graduated from Los Fresnos High School, where his was a member of the Los Fresnos 4-H Alumni, Los Fresnos FFA, and Los Fresnos Band Boosters; he enjoyed farming, attending the livestock shows, word finds, and watching the Texas A&M Aggies and Houston...

Dec 1, 2012

Houston/San Benito, TX - Melida Rosas Garcia, 82, passed away peacefully the 1st of December 2012 at her home in Houston Texas. Her final days were spent surrounded by friends and family members whose lives were lovingly touched throughout her very memorable life. Melida, a committed catholic, invested most of her time and energy into family where she consistently put...

Nov 24, 2012

Nov 24, 2012

San Benito, TX- Leonardo Yzaguirre, Sr. left to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the age of 84 at Harlingen Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of San Benito and was known to wave from his porch to family and friends. He was a very generous and helpful man to...

Nov 23, 2012

Nov 21, 2012

Nov 20, 2012

Harlingen, TX: The Heavenly Gates opened up for Carmen V. Fuentes, 88, on November 20, 2012. Carmen was born February 27, 1924 to Major Fernando and Manuela Irizarry in Santurce, Puerto Rico where she grew up. It was there where she met the love of her life, Chief Warrant Officer Jose Manuel Fuentes. They married on April 3, 1943 and...

Nov 19, 2012

San Benito, TX- Joe Rubio, Jr. “Widow” entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on November 19, 2012. Born on July 3, 1947 to Jose V. Rubio and Ester Villarreal Rubio, Joe was known to many people as “Widow” from his younger days and this became a familiar greeting to family and friends. Joe was a person who loved life, from...

Nov 19, 2012

Harlingen, TX: Rafael Delannoy-Vélez passed away on November 19, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.  Throughout his illness and disability, Rafael remained a positive influence for all who knew him.  His unconditional faith in Christ as His Saviour and Healer carried him through life.  Rafael was born to Rafael Delannoy-Vega and Consuelo Vélez-Cordero on February 11, 1944,...

Nov 18, 2012

San Benito, TX- Maria De Refugio Resendez went with the Lord November 18, 2012 after a lengthy illness at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose E. Resendez; her granddaughter, Jessica V. Resendez; and her parents, Merced and Camila Barrientos. Maria is survived by her children, Ramon (Celia) Resendez of California; Reynaldo...

Nov 17, 2012

San Benito, TX- Maria Alicia Aguirre Cavazos passed away on November 17, 2012 at the age of 79 at her home in San Benito surrounded by her family. “Nena”, as she was known by friends and family, was born is San Benito, Texas on August 13, 1933 to Tomas S. Aguirre, Sr. and Evangelina L. Aguirre. She was a life-long...

Nov 17, 2012

Nov 16, 2012

Harlingen/ Dallas, TX- Our cherished son, Matthew Lee Sanchez, 20, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 16, 2012. Matthew was born on May 28, 1992 to his loving parents, Diane and Arnold Sanchez. He leaves behind his brothers, Arnold (Cindy) Sanchez, Jr., and Samuel Sanchez; his niece, Aislyn Cristine Cruz; and his beloved cousins, Patrick Moran and...

Nov 14, 2012

San Juan, TX- Felipe Castillo II, 71, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Comfort House in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his mother, Genoveva Rico de Castillo; and his great granddaughter, Angelica Peralta. Felipe is survived by his loving wife, Consuelo Castillo; his children, Maria E. Garcia (Alfredo Garcia), Diana Castillo Blanco, Consuelo Castillo, Mario...

Nov 10, 2012

Harlingen, TX: Kenneth F. Markwardt, 84, of Harlingen, Texas, formally of Nashville, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 A.M. on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Veranda Health Care Center in Harlingen. He was born on November 17, 1927 in Nashville, the son of William and Louise Freimuth  Markwardt Sr.  He first married Betty Jones on April 11, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran...

Nov 9, 2012

La Feria, TX: Marie Cecilia Dudenhoeffer Bauer, 89, passed away on Nov. 9, 2012 at her home in La Feria, TX. Tootie, as she was known to her friends and family, was born on Jan. 10, 1923—the third child of Adolph and Minnie Dietz Dudenhoeffer. She graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Gainesville, Tx. in 1939, then continued her...

Nov 8, 2012

Harlingen, TX: James Bodie Woods, 55, passed away on November 8, 2012 at his home. James was born October 9, 1957 in Beaumont, Texas to Sarah Clarice Preuett Hatcher and Harold Glendon Woods. He graduated from McAllen High School in McAllen, TX where he played football and baseball and excelled in both.  Bodie married Tina Marie Hardwick Woods. He was...

Nov 3, 2012

Nov 2, 2012

Los Fresnos: Madison Peyton Randolph, age 10, earned her angel wings following her 6 year journey after a near drowning accident.  Although she couldn’t walk or talk, Madison touched many lives and her smile lit up any room she entered.  Madison loved pink and was a true princess. She is survived by her parents, John and Gina Randolph of Los...

Oct 29, 2012

Houston/Harlingen, TX: Wynelle J. Burns, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 29, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Wynelle was born on September 15, 1919 to Ben and Lucy (Brown) Jones in Fort Worth, Texas.  She came to the Rio Grande Valley as a teenager with her family.  On August 24, 1935 Wynelle married Ray F. Burns.  She...