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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
James M. Rupert
Jan 29, 2012
James Murray Rupert Harlingen, TX: Jim Rupert passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Harlingen, TX at the age of 89 years. He was born November 8, 1922 in Alamo, TX. After graduating from PSJA High School he joined the Army and served his country in Italy during WWII. Upon coming home he met his bride and the love of...
David L. Ward
Jan 28, 2012
Baytown/Primera, TX: David Lewis Ward passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 28, 2012 in Baytown, Texas. He was born on March 25, 1917 in San Antonio, Texas, but lived most of his life in the Rio Grande Valley near Harlingen, Texas in the small incorporated community of Primera. He attended Texas A & M and left to proudly...
Marjorie C. Dahlman
Jan 26, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Marjorie Edna Dahlman joined her husband, Elmer, and many beloved family members and friends in heaven on January 26, 2012. Marge was born to Beatrice and James Cable on January 23, 1930. She accepted Christ as Savior on December 22, 1949 and began a life of service for the Lord. Always the witness of God's amazing grace, Marge...
Pablo H. Sanchez
Jan 25, 2012
San Benito, TX- Pablo “Low” Sanchez. Sr., 56, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He had a passion for fishing and he enjoyed spending time with his family. Pablo is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Sanchez; his mother, Maria Gonzalez; and his father, Gavino Sanchez. He is survived...
Maria De La Paz Quiroz
Jan 25, 2012
San Benito, TX – Maria De La Paz Quiroz, 68, of San Benito, TX passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was a Christian lady; she enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family especially with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, Rene Quiroz; her grandson, Greg Quiroz III;...
Earl L. Johnson
Jan 23, 2012
Earl LaVere Johnson Santa Rosa, TX: Earl Johnson was born at home in Coleta Township, Illinois on June 23, 1917 to Helen (Heidi) and Frank Johnson. He passed peacefully from this life to his home in Heaven on January 23rd, 2012 at his home in Santa Rosa. Earl moved to the Santa Rosa area in 1945 with his wife Dorothy...
James T. Hartzog
Jan 19, 2012
James T. Hartzog Rio Hondo, TX: Services for James T. Hartzog, 83, of Rio Hondo are scheduled for Friday, January 27, 2012, handled by Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home of Harlingen. James passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Oklahoma City after a short illness. He was born July 19, 1928, in Rio Hondo to Henry and Carolina (Kindinger) Hartzog. He...
Mary Anne Rossenbach
Jan 19, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Mary Anne Rossenbach, 76, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at her residence. Mary Anne was born in Norden, Nebraska on February 7, 1935 to Harold and Anna Sherman. She was a devout catholic and an immaculate housekeeper. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Don Rossenbach; children, Dennis Rossenbach of Fargo, ND, Roger Rossenbach...
David D. Bridges
Jan 16, 2012
Harlingen: David D. Bridges, 87, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. David was born on September 30, 1924 in Lincoln, Arkansas to Cleve and Marietta (Hughes) Bridges. He spent his early years in San Benito before becoming a resident of Harlingen. David served in the United States Army during W.W. II in Europe. He worked for CPL...
Berta T. Casas
Jan 15, 2012
San Benito/Brownsville, TX – Berta T. Casas, 87, of San Benito/Brownsville, TX passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She enjoyed baking, sewing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She also was involved with the Retired Teachers’ Association and a Catholic Prayer Group. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hector...
W. Orren Ketchum
Jan 15, 2012
Harlingen: W. Orren Ketchum, 88, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 at his residence in Harlingen. He was born April 29, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI and spent his early years there. Orren later joined the US Navy and served during World War II on a Navy Destroyer. After his military service he resided in Mapleplaine, MN for many years where...
Eleazar Perez
Jan 13, 2012
San Benito, TX- Eleazar Perez entered into eternal rest Friday, January 13, 2012 at the age of 79 in Harlingen, Texas. Mr. Perez is preceded in death by his parents, Marcos Perez and Petra Fuentes Perez; brothers, Roberto Perez, Israel Perez, Guadalupe Perez, and Juan del Toro; and sister, Consuelo Fernandez. He is survived by his wife, Eva G. Perez;...
Jennie Marie Collins
Jan 12, 2012
Harlingen, TX/Hesperia, CA: Jennie Marie Collins, 97, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at her residence in Hesperia, CA. Jennie was born on April 14, 1914 in Kopperl, TX to R.L. and Mary Whisenant. She was a former resident of Harlingen where she resided for over 40 years before moving to California to be closer to family. While living...
Macedonio P. Leon
Jan 10, 2012
San Benito, TX – Macedonio P. Leon, 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Solara Hospital in Brownsville. He loved fishing and watching boxing; he was employed with South Machine Shop. Macedonio is survived by his wife, Concepcion H. Leon; his sons, Juan Leon, Gerardo Leon, Javier Leon, David Leon, Julio Cesar Leon and Rolando Leon; along with...
Pedro H. Perez
Jan 10, 2012
Harlingen, TX- Pedro H. Perez entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the age of 87 in Harlingen, Texas after months of battling lung cancer. Pedro was born to Lucio and Maria Perez on June 29, 1924 in San Jose, Texas. After being honorably discharged from the United States Army Corps in 1946, he became a farmer who...
Ofelia C. Pena
Jan 8, 2012
Harlingen, TX - Ofelia C. Pena, 64, of Harlingen, TX passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 in San Benito, TX. Ofelia was born in Ebano, S.L.P., Mexico on August 23, 1947. She enjoyed sewing, shopping, eating out, gardening and the outdoors. She is preceded in death by her mother, Julia Cruz Carrillo; and granddaughter, Savannah K. Cavazos. Ofelia is survived...
Barbara R. Fisher
Jan 5, 2012
Rangerville: Barbara Ruth Halbert Fisher, 76, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Barbara was born in Rangerville, Texas on February 20, 1935 to Stephen Morris Halbert and Willie Grace Lane Halbert. She attended and graduated from San Benito High School in 1952 and then went to attend Baylor University. Barbara was a member of...
Rickie A. Janssen
Jan 4, 2012
Rickie A. Janssen Harlingen, TX – Rickie Allan Janssen, 55, went to be with our heavenly father on January 4, 2012 at his home surrounded by family, after a long courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Rickie was born on July 23, 1956 to Heino and Geneva Janssen in Port Sulphur, LA. In 1957, the Janssen family moved to Lyford, TX....
Doris B. Dolan
Jan 1, 2012
Harlingen: Doris B. Dolan, 90, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at her residence in Harlingen. She was born on February 24, 1921 in Portland, OR to Andrew and Teresa Burnside. She resided in California for many years before retiring to the Valley in 1989. In her younger years Doris was a piano teacher, model, and stewardess. Later she served...
Francisca M. Bower
Dec 29, 2011
Los Fresnos, TX: Francisca M. Bower, 72, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She received her Master’s degree in Education from Escuela Normal Rural Mixta –San Francisco in Tegucigalpa, Honduras in 1961; she was a teacher in Honduras; she owned Bridgette’s Variety Shop in Port Isabel; and was a home...
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