Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Jorge A. Palacios
Jul 27, 2012
Port Isabel: George A. Palacios passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen at the age of 65. George was born in Mercedes, TX in 1946, the son of Silvester and Ida Palacios. He graduated from Mercedes High School and served with the National Guard. He lived in Harlingen for several years before moving to...
Mario Alberto Rodriguez
Jul 21, 2012
San Benito, TX-Mario Alberto Rodríguez, 27, entró en descanso eterno sábado, 21 de julio de 2012 en Valley Baptist Medical Center en Harlingen. Está precedido en la muerte de su abuelo, Gonzalo Rodríguez. Mario es sobrevivido por sus padres, Juan G. Díaz y Martha Rodríguez; su hermano, Rodrigo Coy; sus hermanas, Patricia Diaz y Yessica Diaz; y su abuela, Juana...
Russell Brooks Lamb
Jul 14, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Russell Brooks Lamb, 92, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas. Russell was born May 22, 1920 in Pomeroy, Ohio to Russell Brooks Lamb, Sr. and Leona Magadling Lurding. He graduated from Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City, OK in May 1937, and then went to attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater,...
Juan M. Rodriguez
Jul 12, 2012
San Benito, TX- Juan M. Rodriguez, 87, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He proudly served in the Army Air Corps during World War II; and was an active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, especially in the Lay ministry. He is preceded in death by his parents, Natividad Rodriguez...
Robert Earl Wallace
Jul 10, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Robert Earl Wallace, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at a nursing home in Harlingen, TX. Robert was born February 3, 1927 in Reilly Springs, TX to Odie and Jesse Wallace. Robert attended schools in Reilly Springs, TX and several trade schools in the Dallas, TX area. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War...
Amelia S. Ramirez
Jul 9, 2012
Los Fresnos, TX - Amelia S. Ramirez entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 8, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. She was known to her family, friends and community as someone who enjoyed to garden, fish, and spend time with family and friends. Amelia was always in good spirits and enjoyed hosting family gatherings. She was born on the San Jose...
Maria Santos Flores
Jul 7, 2012
Rio Hondo, TX: Maria Santos Flores, 83, of Rio Hondo, TX passed away on July 7, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Francisco Flores; her parents, Agustin and Espiridiona Cano Jaramillo; her brother, Jose Jaramillo, and her sisters, Sista Jaramillo and Agustina Guajardo. Santos is survived by 5 sons...
Sadie S. Gilbert
Jul 7, 2012
Combes, Texas: Sadie S. Gilbert, 99, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Veranda Nursing Home in Harlingen. Sadie was born on November 17, 1912 in Cotton Valley, Louisiana to William Thomas and Isabelle Staton, Sr. She had been a resident of Combes since 1967 moving here from Springhill, LA. She was sales clerk for many years. Sadie was...
Earl L. Leffelman
Jul 5, 2012
Harlingen: Earl Leroy Leffelman Jr., 86, passed away July 5, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. Earl was born November 12, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Rev. Earl Leroy Leffelman Sr. and Gladys Lucille Arnette Leffelman. Earl served in the United States Army Air Force, 494th Bomb Group Heavy, during 1944-1946 stationed in Palau and later Okinawa...
Belton Bourne
Jun 30, 2012
Harlingen: Belton "Sonny" Bourne was born in Santa Rosa, Texas on January 14, 1927 to Belton O'Neal Bourne and Lois Watley Bourne. Sonny went to be with his Savior Sunday afternoon, July 1, 2012. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Combes. Sonny started school in Santa Rosa and grew up on his father's farms in Sebastian,...
Rodolfo Z. Martinez
Jun 26, 2012
San Benito, TX – Rodolfo Z.” Rudy” Martinez, 60, lost his courageous battle to ALS/Lou Gehrigs and passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 26, 2012. Rudy graduated from San Benito High School in 1971. He moved to Pasadena, Texas where he lived for almost 24 years. Rudy was a loyal Houston Texan fan, but he would...
Corrine K. Bauman
Jun 14, 2012
San Benito, TX: Corrine K. Bauman, 72, of San Benito, TX passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at her residence in San Benito. She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Bauman (3/27/2011). Corrine is survived by her loving children, Scott, Todd (Penny), and Tamara (Joe); 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; and her sister, Carol Nelson. You are...
Douglas L. Kelly
Jun 14, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Douglas L. Kelly, 85, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012. He was born September 13, 1926 in Harlingen to John A. and Margaret Weigelt Kelly. He graduated from Harlingen High School and attended Durham’s Business College. In 1947 Doug went to work for the San Benito Bank and Trust Co., starting in the bookkeeping department and retired in...
Emilia R. Rodriguez
Jun 13, 2012
San Benito, TX – Emilia R. Rodriguez, 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Solara Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 21, 1929 to Silvestre and Genoveva Romero in San Benito, TX., where she later married the love of her life, Juan N. Rodriguez. Emilia had...
Carol Jean Koepp
Jun 13, 2012
Harlingen, TX: Carol Jean Koepp, 77, passed away June 13, 2012 in Harlingen. Carol was born August 8, 1934 in Mondovi, WI to Leo and Vera Deetz. She was employed with the Civil Service Defense Department for 31 years. Carol was a proud member of the VFW for over 40 years; she was president of Women’s Auxiliary and received several...
Ardith C. Smith
Jun 7, 2012
Harlingen, TX/Iowa– Ardith C. Smith, 95, of Harlingen, TX/Iowa passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Smith; her parents; Art and Edith Blackwell; her granddaughter, Rocky Mason; grandson-in-law, Kevin Wheeler; and great grandson, Brandon Mason; and numerous other family members. Ardith is survived...
Gloria Villarreal Dieck
Jun 7, 2012
Dateline: Harlingen: Gloria Villarreal Dieck, 85, left this earth on Thursday, June 7, 2012 to join her loving husband of 59 years, who preceded her in death five years ago. Gloria was born in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico to Euleteria and Leopoldo Villarreal on December 27, 1926. She was raised and educated in Oxnard, CA, before she and her family returned...
Martin Montemayor
Jun 4, 2012
San Benito, TX- Martin Montemayor, 56, of San Benito, Texas (La Paloma) passed away peacefully in his sleep and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, June 4, 2012 at Harlingen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Gilberto Montemayor, Sr. Martin recently retired from San Benito CISD...
Luz A. Cervantes
Jun 4, 2012
San Benito, TX- Luz A. Cervantes, 68, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 4, 2012 at his residence in San Benito. He was employed with CPL/AEP Electric Company for 38 years before retiring in 2006. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Victoria A. Cervantes; his father, Mr. Luz Cervantes; and his sister, Maria Estefina Cervantes. Luz is...
