Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Feb 22, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Albert “Smoky” G. Parrish, 83, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in Harlingen, TX. Albert was born October 17, 1927 in Ponca Co., NE to George and Jennie Parrish. He joined the military at an early age and served in the United States Army. He was a demolition expert with the U.S. Army and part of a team...

Feb 21, 2011

Rio Hondo, TX - Clarence Cash Bishop, 89, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2011 in Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen Texas. Clarence was born in Rio Hondo on December 9, 1921; after graduating from Rio Hondo High School he left for Kansas where he worked at Boeing before entering World War II. He was stationed in Tucson and...

Feb 19, 2011

El Ranchito, TX: Angelita B. Torres, 89, of El Ranchito, TX passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011 in Aransas Pass, TX. She is preceded in death by husband, Domingo Torres; and a daughter, Dora Torres. Angelita is survived by her children, Reynaldo Torres of El Ranchito, TX; Rosa Gonzalez of Brownsville, TX; Raquel Barrera of Corpus Christi, TX; Domingo Torres,...

Feb 19, 2011

San Benito, TX: Elena S. Guardiola, 86, of San Benito, TX passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011 at her residence in San Benito, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by husband, Ignacio J. Guardiola, Sr.; a brother, Juan Sanchez; and a grandson, James Ryan Guardiola. Elena is survived by her daughter, Belinda (Sam) Esparza of San...

Feb 19, 2011

Rangerville, Texas: Vivia Halbert, 64, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2011 in Washington, DC. Vivia was born July 11, 1946 in Selma, CA to William Avery and Wilma Jean (Lovelady) Gilbert.  She attended the Baylor University from 1964 to 1967 and was employed with Judy’s Stitchery Nook of Harlingen, Texas. Vivia was a member of Rangerville Baptist Church, the...

Feb 17, 2011

Harlingen, TX- Eleazar Cortez, 60, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2011. He was born on April 29, 1950 in San Benito, TX to Placido, Sr. and Eva Cortez; he resided in Harlingen, TX for the past 36 years. He graduated from San Benito High School in 1969; he earned his Associates Degree in 1971 from...

Feb 17, 2011

Harlingen: Dovie Lee Cummings Herkimer, “Mammaw”, 92, of Harlingen left this earth to be with her Savior on Thursday, February 17, 2011 after a brief hospitalization at Valley Baptist Medical Center of Harlingen. Dovie Lee was born June 25, 1918 in Nevada County, Arkansas to Rufus and Delphia Cummings.  Her family moved to Harlingen in 1929 where they worked in...

Feb 16, 2011

San Benito, TX: Maria Santos Pequeno went to heaven to join God and her husband, Benito Pequeno. She is preceded in death by her late husband and a daughter. Benito and Maria had 5 children, Rene (Corina), Roel, Rachel Garcia, Raul Ronnie and Ruby (deceased); she is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. Visitation...

Feb 13, 2011

San Benito, TX: Miguel C. Ybarra, 61, of San Benito, TXentered into eternal life with the Lord on Sunday, February 13, 2011at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his brother, Martin Ybarra, Jr. Miguel is survived by his wife, Leonor Ybarra; his children, Miguel (Stephanie) Ybarra, Jr. of San Benito; Sandra Ybarra of Austin;...

Feb 13, 2011

Feb 12, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Kenneth Darrell Williams was born September 26, 1939 to John and Alma Williams in Des Moines, IA.  He was married to the former Judith Bonham on December 5, 1981.  She survives at the home in Harlingen, TX. After Ken's retirement from Swift Transportation in 2004, he spent winters in Texas and worked for UTXL in the summers.  He...

Feb 11, 2011

Missouri City, TX: Bobby Vernon Watts, 77, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 at Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston. Bobby was born March 4, 1933 in Rio Hondo, TX to Oliver and Hattie Watts.  He graduated from Rio Hondo High School with the class of 1952. Bobby was employed with the Harlingen Fire Department from 1959 to 1972 and...

Feb 11, 2011

Harlingen, TX: LOVGREN, Robert Ellsworth, MD, 96 passed away February 11, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Whitney Lovgren, parents, John and Margaret Lovgren, sister, Jane Hansen, and great granddaughter Tatum Lovgren. Bob was born February 10, 1915 at home in Omaha. He attended Central High school where he was a member of National Honor Society...

Feb 9, 2011

South Padre Island, TX: Virginia Eubanks Payne, lovingly known as Gina, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at her residence. Gina was born September 15, 1954 in Santa Rosa, Texas to James E. and Virginia Eubanks.  She graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1972 and spent her entire life in the Rio Grande Valley.  She worked for Southwestern...

Feb 8, 2011

Harlingen- Estela M. Fuller, 66, entered into rest Tuesday, February 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Earl Fuller; and her parents, Luis and Estela Morales. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Ms. Fuller was a first grade teacher and worked at Crockett Elementary for 43 years; she was a dedicated teacher and will...

Feb 6, 2011

Daphine “Jean” Shanks Combes, TX: Jean went home to her Lord on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Harlingen Nursing Center. She was born on August 7, 1927 to Thomas and Leta B. Snelson in Munday, Texas, being one of nine children; she was one of two surviving sisters. She moved to the Valley with her mother, two brothers and one...

Feb 5, 2011

San Benito, TX: Janet Dwire Mathis, 74, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Janet was born October 24, 1936 in Cuero, Texas to Arlis Dwire and Elizabeth Smith Hutson. She attended San Marcos Academy and was employed with M & M Sales, and then Janet worked in real estate before retiring. She was a...

Feb 5, 2011

Harlingen: Mark Steven Pingel, 51, of Harlingen died on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born September 25, 1959 in Ft. Dodge, IA. He moved to Harlingen in August 1978 and graduated from South Texas High School in May, 1982.  Mark made many friends while working for Scurlocks Grocery from 1981 until its closing. He...

Feb 4, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Ruth Simpson Phillips, 84, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011 at La Hacienda Healthcare. Ruth was born September 20, 1926 in La Donia, Texas to Benjamin A. and Bessie B. Simpson. She graduated for Lyford High School with the class of 1945 and was employed with Harlingen State Chest Hospital as a Lab Technician for 30 years.  ...

Feb 4, 2011

La Feria, TX: John Culberth Jones, Jr. of La Feria passed away on February 4, 2011 after an extended illness. He was born on June 25th, 1929 in San Antonio to John C. Jones, Sr and Pauline Sorrick Jones of Edinburg, Texas.  He attended school in Monterrey, Mexico and New Mexico Military Institute, and received his BBA in Finance from...