Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Guadalupe Corona
Dec 4, 2012
Rio Hondo, TX: Guadalupe S. Corona, Sr., 79, born on October 12, 1933 and passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Miquela M. Corona and his son, Ricardo Corona. Guadalupe is survived by his children, Juan G. Corona, Yolanda Duenes and Antonio Corona; grandchildren, Lucy Corona, Juan Corona Jr., Leticia De La...
Rafaela G. Rodriguez
Dec 3, 2012
San Benito, TX- Rafaela G. Rodriguez, 88, passed away December 3, 2012 in San Benito, Texas. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Theresa Catholic Church; she enjoyed gardening, cooking and was also a service lector for Saturday’s mass at St. Theresa. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Rodriguez; her parents; 3 brothers, Gonzalo, Jose Luis, and...
Cliffton Edward Cruz
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...
Melida Rosas Garcia
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...
Leonardo Yzaguirre, Sr.
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...
Carmen V. Fuentes
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...
Joe "Widow" Rubio Jr
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...
Rafael Delannoy Vélez
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,...
Maria de Refugio Resendez
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...
Maria Alicia A. Cavazos
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...
Matthew Lee Sanchez
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...
Felipe Castillo II
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...
