Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
David Fuentes
Jun 15, 2011
Harlingen, TX: David Fuentes, Sr., 73, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. David was born August 11, 1937 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Guadalupe Fuentes and Guadalupe Velasquez Fuentes. He attended W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, TX and graduated in 1956. David proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from...
Juan Flores
Jun 13, 2011
San Benito, TX: Juan Flores, 48, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 Harlingen Medical Center. Juan enjoyed working with his hands and was a master mechanic; he enjoyed dancing and never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his father, Jorge A. Flores. Juan is survived by his son, Johnny A. Flores; his daughters, Sindle Flores and...
Gladys M. Long
Jun 11, 2011
Harlingen: Gladys Marie (Mills) Long, 85, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011. Gladys was born January 10, 1926 to Joseph and Cora Mills and had been a resident of Harlingen for 59 years. Gladys was an employee with Bush Supply Company in Harlingen from 1952 until 1992. During that 40 year period, she was a major contributor to the success...
Jane S. Taylor
Jun 4, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Jane Stewart Taylor, 86, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Jane was born March 18, 1925 in Charleston, West Virginia to Lela Palmer and Melville Stewart. Jane attended the West Virginia University and received a B.S. degree in 1946. Later she received her Master’s degree in counseling and was a member of the...
Samuel Saldivar
Jun 1, 2011
San Jose, TX: Samuel Saldivar, 83, born February 1, 1928 in San Jose, TX to Gabriel Saldivar and Maria Ramos, left us to be with the Lord on June 1, 2011. He was a father to ten, grandpa to 24 and a great grandpa to 13; his legacy as a soldier; Hall of Fame HEB truck driver and not least...
Mary Z. Wells
May 31, 2011
Harlingen: Mary Wells, 96, passed from this world on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 to be with the Lord. Mary was born on February 15, 1915 in Lubbock, TX to John N. Lucile Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 65 years, J.B. Wells, Jr. and her daughter, Mary Katherine Wells. She was the last of...
Guadalupe R. Cerda
May 28, 2011
San Benito, TX: Guadalupe R. Cerda, 84 of San Benito passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center. He was employed and retired with CP&L (AEP) after 41 ½ years; he was also a member of VFW Post 2410 and American Legion Post 205; he was a US Navy Veteran and served on the USS Texas Battleship...
Lillian Juanel Webb
May 27, 2011
Combes, TX: Lillian Juanel (Gurley) Webb, 72, passed away on May 27, 2011 at her residence. Juanel was born August 31, 1938 in Harlingen, Texas to William Lewis and Hettie Lurene Gurley. She graduated from Harlingen High School and was a member of First Baptist Church of Combes. Juanel enjoyed painting and especially enjoyed taking care of her grandkids and...
Mary Ellen Elliott
May 23, 2011
La Feria, TX: Mary Ellen Lucas Elliott entered into eternal rest May 23, 2011. Mom was diagnosed with lung cancer at the first of the year and fought the battle with grace and dignity. Mom graduated from La Feria High School, attended Baylor University and graduated from Texas A & I Kingsville. Originally a stay at home Mom, she was...
Kent R. Stratford
May 21, 2011
Harlingen: Kent Robbins Stratford, 92, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at his residence in Harlingen. He was born on November 19, 1918 in Haw River, NC. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Kent began his military service at Randolph Field in San Antonio, TX in 1940. He graduated at Kelly Field also in San Antonio, which was known...
Roberto Caballero
May 20, 2011
San Benito, TX: Roberto Caballero, 50, our beloved Uncle Bobby went to meet our Lord Jesus Christ at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen on Friday, May 20, 2011, with his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews at his bedside. Uncle Bobby was a great man who touched many lives throughout his life with his kindness. His passion was politics; he...
Arthur Joseph Trepanier
May 20, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Arthur Joseph Trepanier, Jr., 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 with his loving and caring wife of 56 years, Lavon at his side. Arthur was born May 6, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to Arthur J. Trepanier, Sr. and Hester M. Menning. Art was a WWII U.S. Navy...
Curtis Leo Boykin
May 18, 2011
Harlingen: Curtis Leo “Cotton” Boykin, 84, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Curtis was born August 14, 1926 in Quitman, MS to Ira and Claudie Mae Boykin. Curtis was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School and later attended Southmost College in Brownsville. On June 2, 1944, Curtis joined the U.S. Navy and served 20 months of sea duty on...
BEATRICE CHAPA
May 15, 2011
Rio Hondo, TX: Beatrice Atkinson Chapa, 91, passed away on May 15, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Atkinson and Josefa Arismendi; her husband, Jesus Chapa and her son, Tony Chapa. Beatrice is survived by her daughter, Dora Lee (Ruben) Cervantes; her grandchildren, Marisa (Robert) Huerta, Ruben Cervantes, Jr., Eric Cervantes, and Jacqueline (Jordan) Rhone; her...
Carole Ann Sullivan
May 15, 2011
San Benito, TX: Carole Ann Sullivan, 64, passed away on May 15, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Carole was born October 31, 1946 in Lincoln, NE to Donald G. and Helen F. Shirley. She received an Associate Degree of Nursing from St. Vincent’s Nursing School in Little Rock, AR. Carole was employed as a cardiac care nurse at Valley...
Maria Elia Ybarra
May 9, 2011
San Benito, TX: Maria E. Ybarra, 76, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011 at her residence in San Benito. She is preceded in death by her husband, Seferino Ybarra Sr.; her daughter, Norma Y. Robles; her parents, Estanilado and Lucia Adame; her brothers, Ruben, Raul, and Rosalio Adame; her sister, Raquel A. Flores; her in-laws, Pedro and Herlinda Ybarra...
