Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Apr 12, 2011

Harlingen: Samuel Loren Graham, 86, our beloved husband, father, and great grandfather has moved from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Sammy as known by family and friends was born on August 29, 1924 to William Alexander and Carrie Anice (Thomas) Graham in Tyler, TX.  At an early age the family moved to the...

Apr 11, 2011

Apr 8, 2011

Harlingen: Jean D. Moore, 89, passed away Friday evening, April 8, 2011 at her residence in Harlingen. Jean was born July 2, 1921 in Greenville, Texas to Marvin and Ruth Dunn.   She attended schools in Lubbock and later attended from Abilene Christian College. Jean was a longtime resident of the Valley living in McAllen, South Padre Island and Harlingen.  She...

Apr 8, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Edward Chapa, 52, passed away on Friday, April 08, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Edward was born November 8, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to Luciano and Idolina Chapa. He proudly served his country and retired from the U.S. Navy and held a Doctorate of Psychology. Edward enjoyed listening and composing music and barbequing with his family and...

Apr 6, 2011

San Benito, TX: Delia Pedraza, 65, of San Benito, TX passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito. She is preceded in death by her father, Rogerio L. Pedraza; her mother, Maria H. Pedraza; and a sister, Minerva Pedraza. Delia is survived by her brothers, Rodolfo (Emilia) Pedraza of Lewisville, TX; Rogerio (Josefa) Pedraza, Jr. of Ponder,...

Apr 6, 2011

San Benito, TX: Librado “Lee” Amaya, Jr., 60, passed away peacefully at Solara Hospital in Harlingen on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 after a long illness. Lee was born in “El Jardin” of San Benito on August 21, 1950 to Librado Amaya Sr. and Francisca Huerta Amaya. He is preceded in death by his son, Lenny Amaya (1982); and his parents...

Apr 6, 2011

Apr 2, 2011

Charlotte Onderdonk English HARLINGEN, TX, Charlotte O. English, 86, was called to join our Father and serve in his heavenly kingdom on Saturday, April 02, 2011.  She passed away at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, TX due to heart failure. Charlotte was born on November 14, 1924 in Mercedes, TX to William “Bill” Austin Onderdonk and Evelyn Claire “Mother” Rollins-Onderdonk.  She...

Mar 29, 2011

Harlingen: Robert “Bob” Gene Stump, 84, passed away on March 29, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.  He was a former resident of Ohio and a winter visitor to the Harlingen area.  He became a permanent resident of Harlingen several years ago. Bob was born August 23, 1926 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Edgar and Gladys Stump.  He graduated...

Mar 29, 2011

Rio Hondo/Arlington, TX: Angie Blye Herrington Carden went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:10 P.M. in Arlington, TX, after a long battle with congestive heart failure (CHF). Angie was born in Pawnee, Texas on October 27, 1913, to Hilda Ethel Elliott and Alex Boyd Herrington.  The family moved for a short time to Rose Prairie, OK,...

Mar 29, 2011

Harlingen, Texas: John T. Leimon, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at his residence. John Thomas Leimonas was born on June 24, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio to Margaret and Charles Leimonas. His early years in Cleveland, living just minutes away from League Park (Cleveland Indian’s home field), was devoted to his favorite pastime, baseball. While memories abound about fielding...

Mar 27, 2011

San Benito, TX: Calvin Bauman, 70, of San Benito, TX passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at his residence in San Benito. Calvin is survived by his wife, Corrine Bauman; his children, Scott, Todd, and Tamara; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 beginning at 1:00 P.M. at San Benito Elks...

Mar 26, 2011

San Benito, TX: Sylvia G. Barbour, 63, of San Benito, TX passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan L. Gamez Sr. and Jacoba Deanda Gamez; and her siblings, Delia G. Aguilar, Juan L. Gamez Jr., and Rudy D. Gamez. Sylvia is survived by her husband...

Mar 26, 2011

Sebastian, TX: Gilberto A. Sanchez, 85, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center. Gilberto was born February 4, 1926 in Tullio, Mexico to Martiano and Maria De La Luz Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was employed by Lois Bourne of Sebastian for 25 years, where he farmed many acres of her land and retired in 1991.  He enjoyed...

Mar 26, 2011

Alice Margaret Mary Haake (nee Leng), 86, of Harlingen, Texas (formerly of Lake County, Illinois) passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. She was born October 21, 1924 in Grayslake, Illinois and had been a longtime resident of Lake County.  Mrs. Haake traveled extensively with her husband following his retirement and has lived at Golden Palms Retirement and Healthcare Center...

Mar 25, 2011

Harlingen, TX - James Jefferson Greer, passed to a better place on March 26, 2011 at the age of 89. He was born March 7, 1922 in Kaufman, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ruby Mae Tidwell Greer, his daughters, Penelope Ann Greer and Lana Kay Yartz; his brothers, Frank S. Greer, Jr. and...

Mar 22, 2011

San Benito, TX: Maria E. Garcia, 76, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at her residence in San Benito. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Garcia; and her son, Luis Ricardo Garcia. Maria is survived by her 2 sons, Homer (Maribel) Garcia of San Benito and  Joe (Brenda) Garcia of Harlingen; her 2 daughters, Leticia (Oscar)...

Mar 21, 2011

San Benito, TX: Santiago H. Parra “Chago”, 76, of San Benito, Texas passed away peacefully Monday, March 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer exhausting every measure possible. Despite the rigorous chemo and radiation treatments he always found the strength to sneak in a dance with his grandkids or by himself. Santiago...

Mar 21, 2011

Patricia Paula Duane Harlingen, TX: Patricia Duane of Harlingen, Texas passed Monday, March 21st, 2011 after a short, severe illness. She was born Patricia Paula Parsons in Rhinelander Wisconsin on December 30th, 1924 to Abner Parsons and Blanch (Ozmundson) Parsons. After settling in Harlingen, she met and was married to Phil Beltz until his death. Patricia attended All Saints Episcopal...

Mar 19, 2011

Lozano, TX - Maria Ines Zuvieta, 84, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2011. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Flaviano Zuvieta in 2008. Maria Ines had a passion for gardening and the ability to grow any type of flower. She spent many hours tending and caring for her garden. Maria Ines is survived...