Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Dec 28, 2011

San Benito, TX: Maria Isabel Hernandez, 56, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at her mother’s residence in San Benito surrounded by her family. She was a member of Global Resource Center and was employed with Wal-Mart. She is preceded in death by her father, Praxedis Perez. Maria Isabel is survived by her husband of 34 years, Rafael Hernandez,...

Dec 28, 2011

Santa Rosa, TX: Samuel Robert Sparks was born on Christmas Eve in Halleyville, Alabama in 1928 to Whit and Vera (Smith) Sparks. He passed from this life to life eternal on Wednesday, December 28th at VBMC surrounded by his family. The family moved to Santa Rosa, Texas when Sam was two years old. As a young boy Sam hitch-hiked to...

Dec 27, 2011

Lake Jackson/Harlingen, TX: Pauline Nixon, 84, went to be with out Heavenly Father, family and friends on December 27th at her home peacefully with family by her side. She was originally from Harlingen, TX, having spent the last 18 years in Lake Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Larlu Elmore, husband Lester Nixon, and son...

Dec 21, 2011

Harlingen: Truman Earl Oliver, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center.  He was born May 6, 1927 in Southfield Township, MI to Truman and Rose Oliver. Truman served with the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 in Japan and Korea as a Master Sergeant.  After his military service he worked with the U.S. Border Patrol from...

Dec 18, 2011

San Benito, TX: Jose Antonio Alcorta, Sr., 49, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at his residence in San Benito, TX. He enjoyed bar-b-cueing, watching the Dallas Cowboys and playing with his grandson. He is preceded in death by wife, San Juanita Alcorta. Jose is survived by sons, Jose Antonio Alcorta, Jr. and Jose Angel Alcorta; his grandchildren, Jacob Anthony...

Dec 16, 2011

San Benito, TX: Isabel E. Salazar, 89, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center. She enjoyed working with her plants and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Salazar; her parents, Ismael and Petra P. Estrada; her brother, Ismael Estrada; and her sister, Maria Esquivel. Isabel is survived by...

Dec 16, 2011

Harlingen: Billie Jean Sapp, 85, was received into the loving arms of Christ our Lord at 11:15 AM on Friday, December 16, 2011. She was the wife of the late Grover C. Sapp of Harlingen. Billie had two daughters, Debra Roberts of Weslaco and the late Kay Baker of Santa Rosa.  She also had four grandchildren and three great grand...

Dec 15, 2011

Brownsville, TX: Cesar C. Siller, 70 of Brownsville passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abelardo and Catarina Siller; his brother, Abelardo Siller, Jr.; his sisters, Ninfa Rosales and Alicia Garcia. Cesar is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Marcela Siller; his daughters,...

Dec 15, 2011

San Benito, TX: Margarita “Maggie” S. Martinez, 65, was granted new wings on December 15, 2011. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and friends. Margarita was born on September 6, 1946 in San Benito to the late Hilario Martinez and Maria S. Martinez; she chose the life of a nurse, taking inspiration from the passion she had...

Dec 6, 2011

AMY KOPPEL 1936-2011 Amalie Ann Lieberman Koppel passed away December 6, following a long, valiant battle with cancer. She was 75. A native of Dallas and a graduate of Southern Methodist University, Amy came to Harlingen in 1961 to make a new life with her husband, Rollie. She grew quickly to love her adopted town, raising a family of three...

Dec 4, 2011

William (Bill) N. Gautreau, of South Padre Island, formerly of McAllen, peacefully passed from this world on December 4, 2011. Bill passed in Houston, Texas due to complications after open heart surgery. In the final hours before his death, he was surrounded by members of his loving family. Bill was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on September 4, 1953 to Normand...

Dec 3, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Lorraine Missura Graham passed away on December 3rd, 2011. She was born on July 9th, 1928 in Batavia, New York, the daughter of Edward and Helen E. Missura. She was a 1945 graduate of Batavia High School and a 1949 graduate of Rider University. On a trip to South America in 1950, Lorraine met James S. (Ted) Graham...

Dec 2, 2011

Harlingen: Betty Iris Campbell, 85, passed away at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, TX on Friday, December 2, 2011 of natural causes. She was born in Bloomington, Indiana to Ina and Harry Hobbs on February 16, 1926.  She graduated from high school in Attica, Kansas and came to the Valley at the age of 18.  She lived in Harlingen all of...

Nov 30, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Timothy J. Guerrero, 47, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 in Harlingen. Tim was born May 25, 1964 in Evergreen Park, IL to Alfredo and Charlene Guerrero. He graduated from McAllen Memorial High School in 1982 and then attended Police Officer Training Academy and received a Texas Peace Office License. Tim was Chief of Police for Valley...

Nov 29, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Helen L. Boyle, 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Helen was born in El Paso, Texas on February 7, 1920 to Charles and Dorothy Buinicke.  After graduating from high school she married C.L. “Smokey” Boyle. Helen was a member of the Island Baptist Church and was an accomplish artist. She is...

Nov 28, 2011

El Ranchito, TX: Pablo C. Hernandez, 43, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX. He was a parishioner of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and was employed with Esparza Farm and Produce for over 25 years as a supervisor. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and being outdoors. He is preceded in death by his...

Nov 22, 2011

El Ranchito, TX: Adan Carlos Hernandez, 75, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at his residence in El Ranchito, TX. He was a parishioner of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and retired in 2003 from San Benito CISD after more than 25 years of faithful service. Adan is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Palmira Hernandez; his children, Ernesto...

Nov 18, 2011

Houston/San Benito, TX: Beatriz De La Garza, 85, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 in Houston. She was a parishioner of St. Benedict Catholic Church and was employed with San Benito CISD as a paraprofessional for 10 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rodolfo De La Garza; her daughter, Beatriz De La Garza; and her parents,...

Nov 9, 2011

Mulberry, FL/El Calavoz, TX: Jose G. Benavidez, Jr., 54, of Mulberry, FL/El Calavoz, TX passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in Florida. He was a graduate of San Benito High School; he was employed with HEB and retired after 25 years, with Dart’s Manufacting Co. for 10 years, and Sunshine State Dairy Farm in Florida; he was a member of...

Nov 9, 2011