Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

May 15, 2011

Rio Hondo, TX: Beatrice Atkinson Chapa, 91, passed away on May 15, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Atkinson and Josefa Arismendi; her husband, Jesus Chapa and her son, Tony Chapa. Beatrice is survived by her daughter, Dora Lee (Ruben) Cervantes; her grandchildren, Marisa (Robert) Huerta, Ruben Cervantes, Jr., Eric Cervantes, and Jacqueline (Jordan) Rhone; her...

May 15, 2011

San Benito, TX: Carole Ann Sullivan, 64, passed away on May 15, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Carole was born October 31, 1946 in Lincoln, NE to Donald G. and Helen F. Shirley. She received an Associate Degree of Nursing from St. Vincent’s Nursing School in Little Rock, AR.  Carole was employed as a cardiac care nurse at Valley...

May 9, 2011

San Benito, TX: Maria E. Ybarra, 76, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011 at her residence in San Benito. She is preceded in death by her husband, Seferino Ybarra Sr.; her daughter, Norma Y. Robles; her parents, Estanilado and Lucia Adame; her brothers, Ruben, Raul, and Rosalio Adame; her sister, Raquel A. Flores; her in-laws, Pedro and Herlinda Ybarra...

May 8, 2011

May 7, 2011

Belia R. Coy -100, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maximo and Josefa Rodriguez; husband, Emilio Coy; son, Miguel Coy,;three brothers, Federico Rodriguez, Samuel Rodriguez, and Jose Rodriguez; two sisters, Anita Benavides and Lupita Garcia. Belia...

May 7, 2011

May 4, 2011

San Benito, TX: Ricardo Ismael Villalobos, 22, of San Benito, TX passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in San Antonio. Ricardo is survived by his parents, Jose Juan Villalobos and Zaida Varela Castillo; his brothers, Jose Alberto Gutierrez of Harlingen; Juan Villalobos, Jr. of Harlingen; and Rodolfo Villalobos of San Antonio; his sister, Zaida Margarita Villalobos of San Benito; his...

May 2, 2011

May 1, 2011

San Juan, TX- Clara Bow Williams Zepeda passed away peacefully on May 1, 2011 in Austin, Texas. Clara was born in Brownsville on August 22, 1930 at the former Fort Brown Army Hospital. Her parents were Frank Williams Sr. and Andrea Lopez Williams. Clara was a graduate of Brownsville High School and went on to study at Texas Southmost College....

May 1, 2011

San Benito, TX: Piedad Rios Guerrero, 85, of San Benito peacefully went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 1, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. Piedad enjoyed cooking, crafts, thrift sales, attending church and serving God. She is preceded in death by her parents; 6 siblings; 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Piedad is survived by her children,...

May 1, 2011

Mercedes, TX: Sadie Audelle Rogers, age 93, passed away on May 1, 2011 in Harlingen, TX following a lengthy illness.  She was born on August 20, 1917 in Roosevelt, Oklahoma, a daughter of the late Luther Gordon McNutt and Birdie Lee Williams McNutt.  Mrs. Rogers was fondly called “Babe” or “Auntie Babe” by family and friends. Mrs. Rogers was a...

Apr 29, 2011

Lozano, TX: Roberto M. Gonzalez, 58, of Lozano, Texas passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Roberto enjoyed fishing, antique cars, taking cruises, and taking trips to Laughlin and Vegas. He is preceded in death by his father, Faustino Gonzalez. Roberto is survived by his mother, Esperanza M. Gonzalez of Lozano, TX; his brothers, Reynaldo Gonzalez...

Apr 25, 2011

Rio Hondo, TX: Robert “Andy” A. Anderson, 74, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 surrounded by his family loving and praying with him till the end. Andy was born March 24, 1937 to Axel and Eva Anderson in Manchester, CT.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired after 21 years...

Apr 21, 2011

Apr 20, 2011

San Benito, TX: Jerry Lee Presnall, 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Jerry was May 12, 1935 in Harlingen, Texas to William Franklin and Grace Irene Presnall. He graduated from Harlingen High School in 1954 and had an Associate Degree in Engineering and Design drafting. Jerry was employed with the Department of the...

Apr 19, 2011

San Benito, TX: Hermelinda Rodriguez, 88, of San Benito, TX passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Rodriguez; her sons, Regino Rodriguez, Eugenio Rodriguez and Lauro Rodriguez; and her daughters, Estela Santos and Micaela Rodriguez. Hermelinda is survived by her 6 daughters, Connie Salinas (Ernesto) of Garland, TX;  ...

Apr 19, 2011

Santa Rosa, TX: Flora Myrtle (Schultz) Steele, 92, a resident of Santa Rosa died on April 19, 2011 at Bay Area Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX. William Thellis (W.T.) Steele, 90, a long time resident of Santa Rosa died on April 18, 2011 at his beloved ranch in Jim Hogg County, TX. W.T. was born on August 13, 1920 in...

Apr 18, 2011

Santa Rosa, TX: William Thellis (W.T.) Steele, 90, a long time resident of Santa Rosa died on April 18, 2011 at his beloved ranch in Jim Hogg County, TX. Flora Myrtle (Schultz) Steele, 92, a resident of Santa Rosa died on April 19, 2011 at Bay Area Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX. W.T. was born on August 13, 1920 in...

Apr 18, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Doris “Dodi” Waters, 88, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 at Aurora House in Weslaco, TX. Dodi was born March 31, 1923 in Clovis, New Mexico to James Randell Patton and Jennie Kathryn Lard Patton.  She attended Cottey College in Nevada, MO for 2 years. Dodi was a member of First Christian Church of Harlingen and member...

Apr 15, 2011