Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Aug 25, 2012

Harlingen, TX- Pablo G. “La Cobra” Pena, 69, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his children, Raymond Pena and Ida P. Gonzalez; his grandson, Jesus Pena; his parents, Ernesto and Matilde Pena; and his sisters, Juanita Casillas and Hilda Cantu. Pablo is survived by his...

Aug 19, 2012

Harlingen, TX: William “Hank” Oden, 65, went to be with his Savior Lord Jesus on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at his residence. Hank was born November 9, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Elvis Oden and Lela Mae McMahill Oden.  He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army Reserves for 24 years as an E-8.  Hank was employed as...

Aug 13, 2012

San Benito, TX- Ester Aguilera (Tia Tey) went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 13, 2012, at the age of 79 after a brief illness. Ester was born to Patricio Aguilera and Paula Ledesma on March 22, 1933, in San Benito, Texas.   She was a church member for over 70 years and served...

Aug 7, 2012

San Benito, TX – Josefina Ontiveros Rodriguez, 80, was born on December 4, 1931 in San Benito, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roman Rodriguez, Sr.; her mother, Alejandra Ontiveros; her father, Natividad Ontiveros, Sr.; and her sister, Juanita De La Cruz. Josefina is...

Jul 27, 2012

Jul 27, 2012

Port Isabel: George A. Palacios passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen at the age of 65. George was born in Mercedes, TX in 1946, the son of Silvester and Ida Palacios.  He graduated from Mercedes High School and served with the National Guard.  He lived in Harlingen for several years before moving to...

Jul 21, 2012

San Benito, TX-Mario Alberto Rodríguez, 27, entró en descanso eterno sábado, 21 de julio de 2012 en Valley Baptist Medical Center en Harlingen. Está precedido en la muerte de su abuelo, Gonzalo Rodríguez. Mario es sobrevivido por sus padres, Juan G. Díaz y Martha Rodríguez; su hermano, Rodrigo Coy; sus hermanas, Patricia Diaz y Yessica Diaz; y su abuela, Juana...

Jul 14, 2012

Harlingen, TX: Russell Brooks Lamb, 92, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas. Russell was born May 22, 1920 in Pomeroy, Ohio to Russell Brooks Lamb, Sr. and Leona Magadling Lurding.  He graduated from Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City, OK in May 1937, and then went to attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater,...

Jul 12, 2012

San Benito, TX- Juan M. Rodriguez, 87, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He proudly served in the Army Air Corps during World War II; and was an active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, especially in the Lay ministry. He is preceded in death by his parents, Natividad Rodriguez...

Jul 10, 2012

Harlingen, TX: Robert Earl Wallace, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at a nursing home in Harlingen, TX.  Robert was born February 3, 1927 in Reilly Springs, TX to Odie and Jesse Wallace. Robert attended schools in Reilly Springs, TX and several trade schools in the Dallas, TX area.  He also served in the U.S. Army during World War...

Jul 9, 2012

Los Fresnos, TX - Amelia S. Ramirez entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 8, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. She was known to her family, friends and community as someone who enjoyed to garden, fish, and spend time with family and friends.  Amelia was always in good spirits and enjoyed hosting family gatherings. She was born on the San Jose...

Jul 7, 2012

Rio Hondo, TX: Maria Santos Flores, 83, of Rio Hondo, TX passed away on July 7, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Francisco Flores; her parents, Agustin and Espiridiona Cano Jaramillo; her brother, Jose Jaramillo, and her sisters, Sista Jaramillo and Agustina Guajardo. Santos is survived by 5 sons...

Jul 7, 2012

Combes, Texas: Sadie S. Gilbert, 99, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Veranda Nursing Home in Harlingen. Sadie was born on November 17, 1912 in Cotton Valley, Louisiana to William Thomas and Isabelle Staton, Sr.  She had been a resident of Combes since 1967 moving here from Springhill, LA. She was sales clerk for many years. Sadie was...

Jul 5, 2012

Harlingen: Earl Leroy Leffelman Jr., 86, passed away July 5, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. Earl was born November 12, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Rev. Earl Leroy Leffelman Sr. and Gladys Lucille Arnette Leffelman. Earl served in the United States Army Air Force, 494th Bomb Group Heavy, during 1944-1946 stationed in Palau and later Okinawa...

Jun 30, 2012

Harlingen: Belton "Sonny" Bourne was born in Santa Rosa, Texas on January 14, 1927 to Belton O'Neal Bourne and Lois Watley Bourne.  Sonny went to be with his Savior Sunday afternoon, July 1, 2012.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Combes. Sonny started school in Santa Rosa and grew up on his father's farms in Sebastian,...

Jun 26, 2012

San Benito, TX – Rodolfo Z.” Rudy” Martinez, 60, lost his courageous battle to ALS/Lou Gehrigs and passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 26, 2012. Rudy graduated from San Benito High School in 1971. He moved to Pasadena, Texas where he lived for almost 24 years. Rudy was a loyal Houston Texan fan, but he would...

Jun 14, 2012

San Benito, TX: Corrine K. Bauman, 72, of San Benito, TX passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at her residence in San Benito. She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Bauman (3/27/2011). Corrine is survived by her loving children, Scott, Todd (Penny), and Tamara (Joe); 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; and her sister, Carol Nelson. You are...

Jun 14, 2012

Harlingen, TX: Douglas L. Kelly, 85, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012. He was born September 13, 1926 in Harlingen to John A. and Margaret Weigelt Kelly. He graduated from Harlingen High School and attended Durham’s Business College. In 1947 Doug went to work for the San Benito Bank and Trust Co., starting in the bookkeeping department and retired in...

Jun 13, 2012

San Benito, TX – Emilia R. Rodriguez, 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Solara Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 21, 1929 to Silvestre and Genoveva Romero in San Benito, TX., where she later married the love of her life, Juan N. Rodriguez. Emilia had...

Jun 13, 2012

Harlingen, TX: Carol Jean Koepp, 77, passed away June 13, 2012 in Harlingen.  Carol was born August 8, 1934 in Mondovi, WI to Leo and Vera Deetz. She was employed with the Civil Service Defense Department for 31 years. Carol was a proud member of the VFW for over 40 years; she was president of Women’s Auxiliary and received several...