Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Apr 1, 2023

Juan Guadalupe Galindo, 81, peacefully passed away April 1, 2023, at his home in San Benito, Texas. He was born to Manuel and Manuela Galindo on March 23, 1942, in McAllen, Texas.

Juan was a veteran of the National Guard and a graduate of Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas where he received a Bachelor of Arts...

Apr 1, 2023

Esmeralda Maria Ramos passed away peacefully April 1, 2023 in Brownsville, Texas.  She was born to the late Cleto Ortega Sr. and Victoria Ortega on January 3, 1941 in Lozano, Texas.

Esmeralda worked in the fields picking cotton to provide for her family. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Vincent de Paul...

Mar 31, 2023

Katherine Brenneman Krabill was called Home on March 31, 2023 at the age of 102. She was born February 12, 1921 to the late Elmer and Gertrude Miller Brenneman in Washington Township, Iowa.

Katherine and her late husband, Milburn, were prayer warriors. They prayed daily for each member of their family. After his passing, she continued praying...

Mar 31, 2023

Richard Francis Deitrick, 79, Harlingen, Texas, departed from this earthly life on March 31, 2023, at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He fought cancer for 40+ years following his exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.

Richard was born, the only son and youngest child, of Mary Margaret Milchuck and Frank Joseph...

Mar 30, 2023

Michael "Mike" Clement Cholick was 44 years old, living in Rio Hondo, Texas when he passed peacefully in his sleep. He went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2023.

Mike was born in San Benito, Texas, on December 8, 1978. He was the son of Mark Andrew and Kay Cholick, fraternal twin brother of Marcus,...

Mar 27, 2023

It is with great sorrow, the Chisolm and Hamby families announce the passing of our dear wife, daughter, sister and friend Suzy.  Suzanne Michelle (Hamby) Chisolm was born on May 14, 1976 to Kent and Susan Hamby in Harlingen, Texas.

Suzy attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School, Coakley Middle School and Harlingen High School South where she graduated...

Mar 27, 2023

Miguel “Mike” Ángel Huerta peacefully passed on March 27, 2023 at seventy-two years of age. He was born to the late Jesús and Dolores Huerta on October 31, 1950 in San Benito, Texas.

Mike was a member of the San Benito High School Greyhound Varsity Football Team and graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1970....

Mar 25, 2023

Rick D. Alf, 68, entered into rest to be with our Lord on March 25, 2023.  Rick was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin October 14, 1954.  He was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran Church in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Duane D. Alf and Delrose Alf, also from Wisconsin.

Mar 25, 2023

José Gilberto “Joe” De La Fuente, Jr. peacefully passed March 25, 2023 at the age of sixty-six. He was born December 25, 1956 to the late José M. and Elida M. De La Fuente in San Benito, Texas.

Joe was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1976. He loved to fish and to...

Mar 20, 2023

Dennis Berl Thomas passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023 at home with his wife and oldest brother by his side. He was born and raised in Harlingen, Texas and moved to the beautiful community of Vanderpool, Texas four years ago.

He leaves behind his wife, Roberta; his three children, Dennis (Christy) Thomas, Dayna (Jeremy) Ford, and...

Mar 20, 2023

Dagoberto R. “Rick” De La Garza peacefully passed away March 20, 2023 at sixty-three years of age after waging a valiant battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1959 to José S. and Olivia De La Garza in San Benito, Texas.

Rick was a proud of San Benito High School, Class of 1979. He retired from...

Mar 19, 2023

William “Bill” Crane, 75, peacefully passed March 19, 2023 at his home in Harlingen, Texas. He was born October 1, 1947 to the late C.O. and Helen Hill Crane in Harlingen, Texas.

Bill proudly served in the United States Army Military Police Corps during the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Specialist 4th Class. He was then...

Mar 18, 2023

Teresa “La Pájara” Salazar, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully passed March 18, 2023 at the age of ninety-three. She was born October 15, 1929 to the late Pedro Salazar and Evarista Hernandez Salazar in San Benito, Texas.

Teresa is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, José Santos Hernandez, Refugia Salazar, Guadalupe Salazar, José H....

Mar 17, 2023

Maricela Gonzalez passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2023 at sixty-eight years of age. She was born May 17, 1955 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, México.

She enjoyed watching soccer and loved WWE, especially John Cena. Maricela was always smiling and laughing and she loved spending time with her family. She was a Christian and loved helping in her church,...

Mar 14, 2023

Jarvis Henry Thormahlen was born on October 22, 1930 in Orange Grove, Texas, to Wilfred Henry and Edna Louise (Dahse) Thormahlen. He passed away at the age of ninety-two on March 14, 2023. He was married to his loving and devoted wife, Doris Shepard Thormahlen, for 64 years. Mr. Jarvis is survived by his daughters, Sandy Thormahlen and Chris...

Mar 14, 2023

Hazel Geraldine “Judy” Rosier Billings personified grace. On March 14, 2023, after navigating the many ups and downs of life with dementia, Judy died peacefully surrounded by family.

Judy was born in Edge, Texas, on August 28, 1932, to her beloved parents, Hazel Moore Rosier and William Rosier. She graduated from Bryan High and received her bachelor’s...

Mar 10, 2023

Arturo “Art” Rodriguez, 81, peacefully passed March 10, 2023 at eighty-one years of age. Art was born September 2, 1942 to the late Leonardo and Consuelo Rodriguez in Weslaco, Texas.

He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Corporal. Art was awarded the USMC Good Conduct medal, the National...

Mar 9, 2023

Marco Antonio “Marc” Lara, III came to this world 37 years ago, challenged with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. He had many battles throughout his life with illnesses and surgeries, but he was a fighter. Our only wish for him was to be healthy and happy and for most of his life he was. Although Marc was unable to communicate...

Mar 8, 2023

Ernesto Ortega peacefully passed on March 8, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born May 8, 1938 to the late Celestino Ortega and Consuelo Pesina Ortega in Las Yescas, Texas.

Ernesto was a longtime, valued employee of Niños Head Start where he worked as a Maintenance Supervisor.

He was preceded in death by...

Mar 6, 2023

Nancy Lynn (Elam) Ramee passed away unexpectedly March 6, 2023, at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Nancy was born on July 12, 1959 to Jane Sullivan Elam and Billy Joe Elam in Pampa, Texas.

Left to treasure Nancy’s memory are her children, Austin and Elizabeth Ramee; her siblings, Bridget Elam Hettish and Jim (Mundi) Elam; niece,...