Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Novell Warner
Aug 29, 2011
Harlingen: Novell Warner, 96, passed away at the Harlingen Nursing Center on Monday, August 29, 2011. Novell was born on November 25, 1914 in Marietta, TX to Aubie and Valera Campbell. She and her family came to the Valley in the early 1920’s and settled on New Combes Highway. She met her husband, who was from Cabot, AR, here in...
Joyce H. Ritter
Aug 27, 2011
Brownsville, TX- Dr. Joyce H. Ritter was born to William and Emily Ritter on February 11, 1941 and was raised in the New York –New Jersey area. She passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011 after a long battle with leukemia. She graduated from New York University in 1963, Katharine Gibbs School in 1964 and spent a year working in...
Ophelia Ashworth
Aug 21, 2011
La Feria, TX: Ophelia W. Ashworth was born September 17, 1904 and passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at age of 106. Ophelia grew up in Fentress, TX the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Waller. Always proud of her family history, she had traced her heritage dating back to William in the 1015 Battle of Hastings. Ophelia...
Martin M. Segura
Aug 18, 2011
Harlingen, TX- Martin Segura, 73, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 18, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Manuela Segura; his brother, Felix Segura; his sister in law, Amelia Segura; nephew, Ricardo Segura, and niece Patricia Segura. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Cecilia Montemayor...
Daniel D. Erickson
Aug 18, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Daniel Douglas Erickson, 67, passed away on August 18, 2011 in Harlingen, TX. Daniel was born September 7, 1943 in Omaha, NE to Daniel C. and Phoebe Erickson. He proudly served his county in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and received a Bronze Star with “V” for valor. Daniel attended Parsons College in Iowa and the University of...
Carl Lee Tanberg
Aug 17, 2011
Primera: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Carl Lee Tanberg ( “Carlos”, “Uncle Crump”, “Gran”) left the world just as he had lived for almost 92 years – with goodwill, patience, and dignity. Carl Lee died at home in Primera, where he had lived all his life, in the arms of ones who loved him. He was born on November 12, 1919...
Francisco Villarreal
Aug 16, 2011
San Benito, TX: Francisco Villarreal, Sr., 77, of San Benito, TX passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was employed with Harlingen CISD and Lamar Advertising; he enjoyed fishing, watching Westerns and playing dominos. He is preceded in death by his son, Blain Villarreal; his parents, Manuel and Andrea Villarreal; his brothers,...
Vena Mae Hood
Aug 14, 2011
Vena Mae Hood, 85, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side…the only way she would have it on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Vena was born on January 17, 1926 in Childress, Texas to Virgil and Vera Woodman. She moved to Donna, Texas from Childress at the age of 10 and married her best friend and soul...
Isabel Ramirez
Aug 9, 2011
Los Fresnos, TX: Isabel Ramirez, 75, of Los Fresnos, TX passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Angelina Mata; her parents, Jose and Carolina Infante; and her siblings, Juan Infante, Pedro Infante, and Juana Barajas. Isabel is survived by her loving husband, Jose Angel Ramirez; her children, Ricardo (Ana)...
Leonel M. Gonzalez
Aug 8, 2011
San Benito, TX: Leonel M. Gonzalez, 58, of San Benito, TX passed away Monday, August 8, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was employed for 30 years with Rio Roofing Inc.; he was a hard worker, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is preceded in death by his father, Asdrubal Gonzalez; and his cousin, Rosita Chavez. Leonel...
Elida G. Perez
Aug 6, 2011
San Benito, TX: Elida G. Perez, 72, of San Benito, TX passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at her residence in San Benito. She is preceded in death by her parents; and a sister. Elida is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Enrique Perez; her children, Connie (Vicente) Moreno, Jr., Gilberto (Mary) Perez, Sr., Luis (Alma) Perez, Sr.,...
David Roy Hall
Aug 5, 2011
Laguna Vista, TX: David Roy Hall, 54, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 5, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen after a 2½ year battle with melanoma cancer. David was born in Ontario, NY on July 29, 1957 to Edward and Adasa Hall. He graduated from Ontario High School in 1975 and was employed by Coleman Hall...
Patty M. Palacios
Aug 4, 2011
Port Isabel: Patty M. Bledsoe Palacios, 52, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Patty was born November 10, 1958 in Harlingen, Texas to Daniel and Marian Bledsoe. She attended schools in Harlingen and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1976. She worked at the General Dynamics plant in Harlingen for several years before moving to Port...
Pauline J. Brodecky
Aug 4, 2011
Rio Hondo, TX: JuaNita Brodecky, 85, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. JuaNita was born November 27, 1926 on the Osage Indian Reservation in Oklahoma to Pleasant and Pauline Upshaw. She spent her early years in Oklahoma, then moving to Oregon for a short time and finally to Rio Hondo. JuaNita had many personal and...
Horace Price
Aug 3, 2011
Weslaco, TX: Horace Price, Jr., 55, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at his home in Weslaco, TX. Horace was born in Harlingen, Texas on August 2, 1956 in Harlingen, Texas to Horace and Ruth Price. He was employed and retired from the H.E.B. Transportation Department. Horace was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Price; father, Horace Price;...
James A. Higgins
Jul 28, 2011
Harlingen, TX: James Higgins, 82, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Retama Manor-Harlingen. James was born to James and Genevieve (LeBeau) Higgins on October 15, 1928 in Duluth, MN. He graduated from Cathedral High and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII as a MP in Occupied Japan. James then graduated from Duluth Business University...
Sue H. Hatfield
Jul 27, 2011
HARLINGEN, TX -- Sue H. Hatfield of Harlingen died July 27, 2011 in Valley Baptist Hospital after a two-year struggle with cancer. She was 80. She was a native of Huntington, WV and a resident of the Camelot retirement community in Harlingen. She is survived by her husband and former Harlingen City Commissioner and Valley Morning Star executive Jack Hatfield...
Guadalupe G. DeLeon
Jul 21, 2011
San Benito, TX: Guadalupe “Lupita” De Leon, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 21, 2011. Lupita was born in San Benito, TX on March 29, 1924. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, David R. De Leon; and her siblings, Pedro, Moises, Celestino, Juanita Canales, Margarita Flores, and Celedonia Mancias. Lupita is survived by...
