Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Feb 2, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Raquel Garcia, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Raquel was born February 27, 1926 in Malakov, Texas to Julio and Paz R. Dominguez. She was 55 year resident of Harlingen and enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, traveling, the outdoors, and fishing. Mrs. Garcia was member of...

Feb 1, 2011

Helen Flynn Parce March 23, 1915 – February 1, 2011 Harlingen: Helen Flynn Parce, daughter of Fred L. and Josephine Flynn was born in San Benito March 23, 1915, and went to be with her Lord and Savior in her home February 1, 2011. Early in life Helen embraced music and tennis with gusto, becoming an accomplished concert pianist and...

Jan 29, 2011

SAN BENITO, TX. - Pedro Torres Cantu, 87, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, and brother, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 29, 2011, at the Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Brownsville, Texas. He was born on May 15, 1923 in Los Fresnos, Texas to Federico Guzman and Rosa Torres Cantu. He was a life time resident of the...

Jan 27, 2011

La Feria, TX: Alton Garner O’Keeffe, 81, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011. Al was born August 20, 1929 in Pandora, TX. Al graduated from Harlingen High School in 1947 and then joined the U.S. Navy where he served from 1948 to 1952.  He served honorably during the Korean Conflict where he was awarded the Purple Heart.  He then attended...

Jan 27, 2011

Jan 27, 2011

Harlingen, TX: William Andrew “Bill” McBride, Sr., was born on June 5, 1921 in Covington Tennessee, and died at the age of 89 on January 27, 2011 in Harlingen, Texas, surrounded by four generations of his family. A man of great faith and integrity, he frequently said, “God has blessed me daily for this lifetime.” Bill shared those blessings with...

Jan 24, 2011

San Benito, TX: Elvira Hernandez Soto, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011, she had a peaceful light-filled transition to a higher world. She is survived by her only daughter, Maria Teresa Hernandez (Hood); and her grandson, Troy Alexander Hood from Cherry Hill, New Jersey; as well as her beloved grandchildren, Leticia Soto from San Antonio, TX; Velma Soto from...

Jan 22, 2011

San Benito, TX- Jesus D. Hernandez (Chief), 68, of San Benito passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus R. and Juanita D. Hernandez; a brother, Enrique Hernandez; and a daughter in law, Marisela A Hernandez. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Adriana R Hernandez;...

Jan 21, 2011

Harlingen, TX/Minnetonka, MN: Carmen N. Nelson, 78, passed away on January 21, 2011 at a nursing center in Harlingen. Carmen was born February 13,1932 in Wausau, WI to Julius and Caroline Kcikhoefer. Carmen was employed with Hennedin County Library, where she was retired from. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Texas and the Lord of Life Lutheran...

Jan 20, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Jeanette L. Wade, 69, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 20, 2011. She was born on March 4, 1941 in Lucas, Iowa to Woodrow and Ida Stover. Mrs. Wade went to work for the Silent Re-Run after all of her kids were grown and out of the house and was employed there for over ten years. She...

Jan 19, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Gertrude E. Greenfeld, 99, passed away January 19, 2011.  She was married to Harry Greenfeld and together they raised four children.  She took great pride in her children and she and Harry stayed very busy running a dry goods business while raising their family.  Gertrude, a woman of integrity, provided a shining example of how to be a...

Jan 18, 2011

San Benito, TX: Epifania Martinez, 82, of San Benito, Texas entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Norma Martinez Lozano and her husband, Rafael Lozano of San Antonio, Texas; and her two sons, George Martinez and his wife, Susan of Denver, Colorado; and Oscar Martinez and his wife, Sandy of Victoria, Texas;...

Jan 18, 2011

Baytown/San Benito, TX - Antonio Moreno, 75, was called home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2011 at home surrounded by family, after a long-term illness. Antonio was born June 5, 1935 in Lyford, Texas to Felix and Francisca Mata Moreno. As a young adult, he served in the U.S. Army. During that time he courted the woman...

Jan 17, 2011

San Benito, TX: Alberto “Beto” C. Garcia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family on Monday, January 17, 2011.  Alberto was born on April 28, 1927 in Rio Hondo, Texas to Manuel and Teresa C. Garcia. He was a lifetime resident of San Benito, Texas; he worked for March & Wilson for 18 years...

Jan 15, 2011

Combes, TX: Joe Clifford Webb, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at a local nursing center. Joe was born December 29, 1933 in Jackson County, Alabama to William Clark and Fannie Jane Webb. He was a graduate from high school in Scottsboro, Alabama. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as an Airman 1/C...

Jan 12, 2011

Harlingen, TX: Paul E. "Pete" Fagg died at home on January 12, 2011 in Harlingen, Texas at the age of 87. He was born on April 23, 1923 in Blue Ridge, Texas, northeast of Dallas, to Martin Luther and Goldie McCoy Fagg. He was high school valedictorian in Blue Ridge. He attended North Texas Agricultural College (now the University of...

Jan 10, 2011

Harry James Garrett (Jack Garrett) Was born December 19, 1915 on a cold winter night in Cedar, Iowa.  The doctor came to the family home by a horse drawn buggy.  He was born to parents who had rented a 60 acre farm.  He was the first child of Ray and Hazel Garrett.  Jack had four younger siblings, three brothers and...

Jan 4, 2011

San Benito, TX: Eloy Itiel Rodriguez, 37, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at his residence in San Benito. Eloy is survived by his son, Jonathan Rodriguez; his father, Eloy Rodriguez; his mother, Marina Reyes Trevino; his half brother, Eloy Rodriguez; his half sister, Yvette Rodriguez; an aunt, Maria Brockman; and an uncle, Art Rodriguez; along with numerous aunts,...

Dec 31, 2010

Dec 30, 2010

Harlingen: Concepcion (Connie) Lopez our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed from death to life on Thursday, December 30, 2010. Connie was born in San Manuel, Texas on September 17, 1913 to Santiago and Marie Luisa Garza.  After completing high school in Edinburg, she learned the hair styling trade and Holtry’s Beauty School in Harlingen where she met her husband...