Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Oct 10, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Louis Joseph DeLellis, 83, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 in Harlingen, Texas.  Louis was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Richard DeLellis and Teressa Bonicilli DeLellis. He was owner of a seafood company. Louis was a member of the Optimist Club from 1957 to 1959, where he received the Fund Raising Award in 1958, he was Cubmaster of...

Oct 9, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Evelyn Louisa Grantham Bishop, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Canterbury Courts Assisted Living. Evelyn was born October 5, 1915 in Parker County, TX, to Erasmus and Julia Blackerby Grantham. Evelyn, then 10, came with her family from North Texas to Rio Hondo in 1925 as early farmers. Other relatives...

Sep 29, 2011

Cedar Hill/San Benito, TX – Guadalupe Juarez Garza, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 5:13 P.M. at her home in Cedar Hill, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose S. Garza; her parents, Gregorio and Juanita Juarez; her brothers, Benito and Manuel Juarez; and her sisters, Isabel Saldana, Anita Salazar and Aurora Hines....

Sep 29, 2011

San Benito, TX: Virginia Maria Gamboa, 74, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on September 29, 2011 in San Benito, TX. She is preceded in death by her father, Jose Lino Meza; and her brother, Alberto Meza. Virginia is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Carlos Gamboa, Sr.; her children, Janie (Juan) Garza, Jose...

Sep 27, 2011

Harlingen: Jaret E. Cummings, 84, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Canterbury Court in Harlingen. Jaret was born on July 26, 1927 in Prescott, AR to Rufus and Delphia Cummings.  He graduated from Harlingen High School in 1944 and then served in the United States Air Force for a short time. Jaret was the owner and operator of Hurricane...

Sep 19, 2011

HARLINGEN, TX Larry Dale Horkman, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 19, 2011.  Larry, the youngest of four children, was born on October 23, 1936, in Harlingen, Texas, to Phillip Myers Horkman and Olive Barg Horkman.  He was married to Joyce (Taylor) Horkman for 25 joy-filled years.  Larry had one son, Larry Dale (Cheri) Horkman, Jr., and...

Sep 19, 2011

Harlingen: Charles W. Crowley, 65, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Charles was born on September 19, 1946 in Dallas, TX to George and Marguerite Bennett.  He was a graduate of St. Thomas Grade School in Dallas and a graduate from Jesuit High School also in Dallas where he lettered on the golf team four...

Sep 19, 2011

Sep 18, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Anna Mae (Granny) Tramp departed this world and into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 18, 2011 surrounded by her family. Anna Mae lived a life of love.  She had strong principals and left her legacy of commitment and endurance.  She touched and enriched the lives of many people with her positive outlook on...

Sep 18, 2011

Harlingen/South Padre Island: Jarryd Dane Elliff, 21, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011.  Jarryd was born on July 18, 1990 to Joe Dane Elliff and Christine Elliff Blouch in Harlingen, Texas.  He was a 2009 graduate of Harlingen High School South. Jarryd was a vibrant, self motivated individual with a love for life that was rivaled only by his...

Sep 15, 2011

Rio Hondo, TX: Seferino Perales Rodriguez, 91 a life time resident of Rio Hondo passed away on September 15, 2011. He was born on February 12, 1920 at El Paso Real. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Dionicia Rodriguez; his wife, Marina Rodriguez; his brothers, Agapito Rodriguez, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Pedro Rodriguez, and Jesus Rodriguez; and his...

Sep 12, 2011

Yvonne Castellano, 46, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 at her residence. Yvonne was born June 30, 1965 in San Benito, Texas to Demencio and Yolanda Salazar. She attended San Benito High School and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Yvonne enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading and going to the beach. She was...

Sep 8, 2011

La Feria: Norma K. Burns, 85, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011 at her residence in La Feria. Norma was born on October 15, 1925 in Harlingen, TX to J.J. (Slim) and Lois Dawson.  She was raised and attended schools in Harlingen.  On October 11, 1943 she married, George Melvin Burns and became residents of La Feria in the early...

Sep 7, 2011

Harlingen: Louella Perdue Rupert, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Angel Care Assisted Living in Harlingen. Louella was born January 1st, 1927 in Donaldsonville, GA.  She grew up in Texas, graduated from Edinburg High School and attended Business School in Springfield, MO, before returning back to Edinburg. She is survived by her husband of 67 years,...

Sep 7, 2011

Harlingen: William Christensen, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Harlingen. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1938 and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1959.  He traveled the world and loved to share his stories.  Throughout all of his travels, his heart belonged to the place of his birth, Racine, WI. Bill...

Sep 6, 2011

El Calavoz, TX: Jose Guadalupe Benavidez, 84, of El Calavoz, TX passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at his residence. He and his wife, Idalia, lived 56 wonderful years of marriage together and saw his loving family grow with the passing of time; he was a member of Saint Ignatius Catholic Church in El Ranchito. He is preceded in death...

Sep 6, 2011

San Benito, TX: Omar J. Gonzales, 69, of San Benito, TX was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center. He was a 1962 graduate from San Benito High School and was employed with the Texas Department of Agriculture for 24 years; he enjoyed classic cars, bar-b-que’s, football and spending time with...

Sep 6, 2011

Sebastian/San Benito, TX: Ramon Agado Martin, 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at his residence in Sebastian. Ramon was a graduate of San Benito High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force; he was employed with Bobby Abbott Incorporated of Dallas; He was very dedicated to raising his farm animals; but most importantly...

Sep 2, 2011

San Benito, TX: Oscar G. Garcia, 74, of San Benito, TX passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Virgilio and Martha Garcia; his brother, Antonio Garcia, and a son, Juan Flores. Oscar is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Marie Ann Garcia; his children,...

Sep 2, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Henry Walter Rickert was called home by the Lord on Friday, September 2, 2011 at the age of 85. Henry was born April 23, 1926 in Mercedes, Texas to Henry and Anna Rickert.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Henry was a retired linen company employee and a member of St. Paul Lutheran...