Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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...

Apr 23, 2012

San Benito: Robert “Bobby” E. Floyd, Jr., 76, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Bobby was born January 14, 1936 in Adams Garden to Robert Floyd, Sr. and Lillian Mae Green.  He graduated from San Benito High School in 1955 and soon after served with the National Guard and then with the U.S. Navy.  Bobby...

Apr 19, 2012

Palm Valley: John Snodgrass, age 93, of Palm Valley passed away at his home on the morning of April 19, 2012. He was born October 2, 1918 in Harford County Maryland to John and Elizabeth Famous Snodgrass.  He married Jean Behlen of Cleveland, Ohio on January 2nd 1943. At the age of 12 he won a scholarship to McDonogh School,...

Apr 16, 2012

Harlingen: Clara Annie Lane Green, 98, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 at her residence in Harlingen. Clara was born on May 9, 1913 in Dew, Texas.  She graduated from Fairfield High School in Fairfield, TX.  She was a member of the high school tennis team and in 1930 placed 2nd at the state tennis championships. Clara married Marion Lee...

Apr 14, 2012

San Benito, TX – Elida R. Munoz, 76, of San Benito, TX passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio G. Munoz. Elida is survived by her children, Juan (Alicia) Munoz, Rosa M. Munoz (Arturo Bujanos), Jose Luis (Nora) Munoz,  Leticia M. Ramirez, an Armando (Christina)...

Apr 10, 2012

Apr 10, 2012

San Benito, TX- Darrell Loy Wells, 85, passed away on April 10, 2012 in San Benito. He graduated from Santa Rosa High School and attended Texas A&I; he served in the US Navy during World War II aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. Darrell is a retired supervisor from Southwestern Bell and was a member of the NRA, during his pastime...

Apr 9, 2012

San Benito, TX: Bruna R. Garcia, 86, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on April 9, 2012 at her home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 6, 1925 in Howe, TX. Despite her illness, she was very caring and compassionate, cherished every moment and lived life to its...

Apr 7, 2012

San Benito, TX – Herlinda G. Rojas, 57, of San Benito, TX passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Herlinda was a devoted and active member of the Baptist Temple in San Benito. She graduated Cum Laude from The University of Texas–Pan American with a Bachelor degree in Education. She is preceded in death...

Apr 5, 2012

San Benito, TX: Milton Donald (Don) McKaughan, 83, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at his home in San Benito with his two daughters and son-in-law by his side.  He was born on November 15, 1928 in San Angelo, Texas to Lou Edgar and Louise Ann (McNabb) McKaughan. His parents preceded him in death as...

Apr 3, 2012

Harlingen: Calvin Humark Shamlian, 88, passed away Monday, April 3, 2012 at his residence in Harlingen. Calvin was born on September 30, 1923 in Boston, MA to Luther and Helen Shamlian.  He served with the United States Navy during World War II where he received his diploma.  He was the ships cook on the USS Yorktown from 1942 to 1946.  ...