Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Oct 10, 2023

Richard “Rocky” Oren Cheshire, 77, went home to his heavenly father on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Weslaco, Texas. He was born August 9, 1946 in Harlingen, Texas, to parents Richard Lee and Ruby Jean Pederson Cheshire, and was raised, along with his brother Allen, in Los Fresnos, Texas. He attended the University of Houston, earning a bachelor’s degree...

Oct 9, 2023

Joan Louise Mead "Jo", died on October 9, 2023 in Harlingen, TX.  She was 65.  Jo was born on April 22, 1958 in Rapid City, SD, the daughter of John Richard and Mary Raymond Mead.  She grew up and attended school in Rapid City and graduated from Stevens High School in 1976.  She attended Black Hills State College in...

Oct 9, 2023

Enrique Lucio Jr of San Benito, TX was 63 years old when he passed away due to complications of metastatic stomach cancer on Monday, October 9th of 2023. Enrique was born on September 10th, 1960 to Enrique and Susana Lucio in Navasota, TX. He was the middle child of nine and spent most of his childhood in the La...

Oct 9, 2023

Rose Earline (Elwell) Ritchie, 91, went to be with her Lord on October 9, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1931, to Marguerite and Earl Waldo Elwell in Harlingen, Texas. She grew up in Harlingen and graduated from Harlingen High School before completing her studies at Pan American University.

Rose worked as a Texas History teacher...

Oct 9, 2023

Estela V. De La Fuente, 75, peacefully passed away on October 9, 2023 in San Benito, Texas. She was born to the late Esteban and Eduvijes V. De La Fuente on January 9, 1948 in San Benito, Texas.

Estela was a graduate of San Benito High School and then attended Texas Southmost College. She worked and retired...

Oct 7, 2023

Esmeralda G. Martinez, also known as Snooky, age 95, of San Benito, TX, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023.  She was born on February 17, 1928, in Corpus Christi, TX, to the late Manuela Cantu Garza and her father Francisco Garza.  The family later moved to San Benito, TX where she married the love of her life, Carlos Martinez. ...

Oct 6, 2023

Oscar R. Garcia passed away peacefully into the presence of his Savior on October 6th, 2023. Oscar was born on November 24th, 1932 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Manuel Garcia and Juanita De La Rosa Garcia.

He lived the majority of his life in San Benito, Texas. He was also a lifetime member of San Benito Presbyterian...

Oct 6, 2023

Joe L.Richardson, 90, peacefully passed away October 6, 2023 at his residence in San Benito, Texas.

He was born to Joseph and Florence Richardson on August 22, 1933. He grew up in the small town of Santa Rosa, Texas.  Joe worked for KRGV radio as well as KRGV-TV until his retirement in 2018 after 57 years of...

Oct 6, 2023

John  Ellis Webster, known as Johnny, 79, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by family.

John was born in Spottsville, KY on March 25, 1944 to Leda Forrester Webster and John L. Webster.  He grew up in Evansville, IN where he graduated from Central High School in 1962. He then...

Oct 5, 2023

LtCol Morgan Glen Williams, 93, died October 5, 2023, at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in a log cabin on April 7, 1930, near Williams, Lake of the Woods County, in far northern Minnesota to Morgan and Eva Henry Williams. His father was an emigrant from Wales in 1912. Glen graduated from Williams High School...

Oct 3, 2023

Enrique G. Saucedo, earned his wings to Heaven on October 3rd, 2023 at 85 years of age.

He was greeted in Heaven by his maternal and paternal grandparents Severo and Anita Saucedo (paternal) Tomas and Martina González (maternal), his parents Manuel and Ignacia Saucedo; his brother Manuel “Meme” Saucedo; his niece, Melissa Saucedo, his niece, Nora Saucedo,...

Sep 28, 2023

Patricia Sue Anderson Cooke , 76 went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday September 28, 2023, at her home in Houston, Texas . She was born to G.C. and Joyce Anderson on December 16, 1946 in Harlingen, Texas and lived most of her life in Harlingen, Texas.

Pat was a 1965 graduate of Harlingen...

Sep 28, 2023

Nilda Cabuto 79, Thursday, September 28, 2023 passed away in Harlingen, Texas, she was born on April 12, 1944 to Jesus Zamora and Manuela Soto.

She was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito, Texas. Nilda enjoyed gardening, cooking for friends and family.

Nilda was preceded in death by her husband Eusebio...

Sep 27, 2023

Lucilla G. Jimenez, 101, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born to the late Luis and Berta Garcia on August 15, 1922 in San Benito, Texas.

In her leisure time, Lucilla enjoyed shopping, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and our Sunday family dinners.

Whether we...

Sep 26, 2023

Oralia Cruz 59, passed away in Harlingen, Texas Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born In San Benito, Texas on July 18, 1964, to Everardo & Romana Loyoya Martinez.

Oralia had 30 years in the Optometry Profession and serve 11 years as a General Manager for Eyemart Express.  She enjoyed attending San Benito Greyhound football games, shopping,...

Sep 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Allen Miller at the age of 65 on September 24, 2023. Born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 1, 1957, David was a beloved husband to Rosie, father to Trae (Sarah), Robert (Maggie), and Rick (Valerie), and grandfather to Gage (Robert) and Alyssa (Robert).

He was...

Sep 22, 2023

Ann Kuppinger Phillips, lovingly known as Annie, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22 surrounded by her family.  A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Ann spent the majority of her life in Harlingen, a true Valley girl.  Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. John Kuppinger and Charlotte Kuppinger Colhoun, her bonus parent, Charles Colhoun, all beloved members...

Sep 21, 2023

Born August 11, 1941. Howard went to his eternal resting place on September 21, 2023, peacefully at home while on hospice care for extensive medical complications.

He is the beloved son of Elmer (Slim) Buchanan Sr. and Lou Emma (Brenton) Buchanan, who preceded him in passing. Siblings, all who preceded him in passing, include Mildred (Mickey) Havens,...

Sep 19, 2023

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Sep 19, 2023

Richard Lee Woods, 86, peacefully passed September 19, 2023 at his home in San Benito, Texas.  He was born to the late Henry S. and Edith Adams Woods on February 17, 1937 in Pharr, Texas.

Richard proudly served his country as an Airman Recruit, U.S. Navy.  He was employed with Valley Solvent and Chemicals and retired after...