Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jun 7, 2012

Harlingen, TX/Iowa– Ardith C. Smith, 95, of Harlingen, TX/Iowa passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Smith; her parents; Art and Edith Blackwell; her granddaughter, Rocky Mason; grandson-in-law, Kevin Wheeler; and great grandson, Brandon Mason; and numerous other family members. Ardith is survived...

Jun 7, 2012

Dateline: Harlingen: Gloria Villarreal Dieck, 85, left this earth on Thursday, June 7, 2012 to join her loving husband of 59 years, who preceded her in death five years ago. Gloria was born in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico to Euleteria and Leopoldo Villarreal on December 27, 1926.  She was raised and educated in Oxnard, CA, before she and her family returned...

Jun 4, 2012

San Benito, TX- Martin Montemayor, 56, of San Benito, Texas (La Paloma) passed away peacefully in his sleep and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, June 4, 2012 at Harlingen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Gilberto Montemayor, Sr. Martin recently retired from San Benito CISD...

Jun 4, 2012

San Benito, TX- Luz A. Cervantes, 68, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 4, 2012 at his residence in San Benito. He was employed with CPL/AEP Electric Company for 38 years before retiring in 2006. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Victoria A. Cervantes; his father, Mr. Luz Cervantes; and his sister, Maria Estefina Cervantes. Luz is...

Jun 3, 2012

Harlingen, TX: James Louis McMillan, 97, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at his residence in Harlingen just 2 ½ months after his wife, Frances died. James was born on November 4, 1914 in Thorndale, Texas to James Douglas and Lula McMillan.  He graduated from Thorndale High School where he class president. James proudly served his county during World War...

May 28, 2012

MARILYN ("SKIP") DREW MILLER WELTY Harlingen, TX: Marilyn ("Skip") Drew Miller Welty, 90, of Harlingen, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day). She is preceded in death by her husband John, her mother Ethel, her father Albert and her brother Dick. She is survived by her children: Lyn (Pat) Galvas, Great Falls, MT;...

May 24, 2012

San Benito, TX – Enriqueta F. “Queta” Gutierrez, 79, of San Benito, TX passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She loved to dance and listen to music; she was employed with Good Samaritan Nursing Home for 32 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Agustin Gutierrez; her son, Mario E. Gonzales;...

May 19, 2012

Harlingen, TX: Billie Jeannie Gray, 70, passed away on May 19, 2012 at her residence. Billie was born July 22, 1941 in Harlingen, Texas to William “Bill” J. and Kizzie Curry Gray.  She was employed by Gray Farms as a bookkeeper from 1965 to 1997. Billie was a member of Parkdale Baptist Church in Harlingen where she was active until...

May 18, 2012

Harlingen, TX: June Lee Toland, 74, lost a most courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, May 18, 2012.  June was born October 11, 1937 in Houston, Texas, the only daughter of Louise and Cecil Lee.  June graduated from Lamar High School in Houston and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University, followed by her nursing...

May 17, 2012

San Benito, TX- Eleodoro Lopez, 82, entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 17, 2012 at his residence in San Benito. He is preceded in death by his son, Hector Lopez; and his parents, Arturo Lopez and Alberto and Aurora Longoria. Eleodoro is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Ofelia Lopez; his daughters, Yolanda (Angel) Camacho and Sylvia (Oscar)...

May 17, 2012

May 16, 2012

San Benito, TX- Gonsalo Sosa, 72, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He graduated in 1957 from Harlingen High School where he was involved in the FFA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Demetreo, Sr. and Francisca Sosa;...

May 16, 2012

San Benito, TX – Esther Robles Montalvo, 87, our dearly beloved mother has departed this earth on May 16, 2012 to join in the presence of our Lord. Our mother will be dearly missed. Everybody that crossed her path received a special blessing. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Her interest included spending time with family...

May 11, 2012

Rio Hondo, TX – Juan T. Garza, 91, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2012. He was born August 19, 1920, to Faustino and Guadalupe Garza in Brownsville, TX. He was a devoted, generous and loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He enjoyed making people laugh so he always carried a smile...

May 10, 2012

San Benito, TX: Guadalupe Galvan, 93, of San Benito, TX passed away on May 10, 2012 in San Benito. Mrs. Galvan was a faithful and devoted parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Conrado Galvan, Sr. and her grandson, Nicky Carrizales. Guadalupe is...

May 9, 2012

Harlingen, TX: Francis E. Corbie, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his residence in Harlingen.  Francis was born on July 8, 1924 in Trinidad, West Indies to Norman and Hilda Corbie. Francis lived fully every minute of his 87 years and 10 months.  He, with the assistance of his provider, Felice Ybarra, cooked his meals daily and added...

May 9, 2012

La Feria, TX: Robert Lon Scoggins, 70, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his residence in La Feria. Robert was born on February 28, 1942 in Harlingen to James and Tersie Scoggins.  He attended schools in Harlingen and after graduation served in the U.S. A.F. for 10 years.  After his military service he returned to Harlingen and worked with...

May 7, 2012

John Edward Swope December 7, 1930 - May 7, 2012 Harlingen, Texas John (Johnny) Edward Swope, 81, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2012. He was born December 7, 1930, to C.W. and Eva Swope in Killeen, Texas.  He married his high school sweetheart, Nettie Sue (Susie) Myers in La Feria, Texas in 1950. Soon after...

May 4, 2012

Harlingen: Donella Riddle, 86, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Veranda Rehab and Health Care Center in Harlingen. Donella was born on May 21, 1925 in Christopher, Illinois to Thomas and Mary Anne Smith.  She was a former Dental hygienist and later owner of a Kwik Kopy Printing store with her husband in Burr Ridge, Illinois.  She was...

Apr 29, 2012

San Benito, TX- Reynaldo Perez, 51, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus surrounded by his loved ones on April 29, 2012. He was born to Julia R. Perez and +Medardo Perez. Rey was most recently employed by the SBCISD as a security guard where he met and made many good friends and was a retiree from...