Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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...

Mar 16, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Alice Jeanne Jones, 59, was granted her angel wings on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center due to complications from diabetes. Alice was born October 23, 1951 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Clayton and Mary McLemore.  She was the oldest sibling to Steven and Tommy.  Alice graduated from Harlingen High School with the class...

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Mar 4, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Armella J. White went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 4, 2011, she was 94 years old.  She was preceded in death by her husband C.S. “Chic” White and her daughter Jerry Lynn Koppel.  She is survived by her daughter Patty (Marty) Withington of McAllen, TX; her son Doug White of Naples, FL,...

Mar 3, 2011

Harlingen: Lela Lavon Curry, 90, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Retama Manor Nursing Home. Lavon was born in Moville, Iowa to Delbert and Violet Hodgen and grew up in Kingsley, Iowa.  She attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.  She married Charles William Curry on March 20, 1943.  After Chuck’s service as a B-29 navigator in...

Mar 2, 2011

Harlingen: Margaret Mae Walters Congdon, 87, was granted her wings to ascend to Heaven on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Margaret was born October 29, 1923 in Sherman, TX to Roy and Clara Walters.  She and her husband, William Congdon were residents and business owners in Harlingen for over 50 years.  She was a bookkeeper with Valley Weather Makers for many...

Feb 28, 2011

Feb 26, 2011

Arroyo City, TX: Weldon “Pete” D. Hale, 80, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2011 at his residence. Pete was born July 3, 1930 in Caddo, OK to Oather and Mildred Brister Hale. The family moved to New Mexico and Pete graduated from Portales, NM High School. He served four years in the U.S. Navy. He and...

Feb 26, 2011

Harlingen: Seward G. Smith, 97, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Seward was born in Rochester, NY on February 27, 1913 to Ralph Ward Smith and Zula Monarch Smith.  He attended Cornell University for 3 years and later graduated from Niagara University, earning a BBA degree.  During World War II he was employed as a...

Feb 23, 2011

San Benito, TX- Alfonso Villafuerte, 94, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at his residence in San Benito surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children, Alfonso (Rosa) Villafuerte, Jr., Juan Daniel (RosaLinda) Villafuerte,  and Blanca Ortiz Villafuerte all of San Benito; and a brother, Francisco Villafuerte; along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be held...