Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Dec 16, 2010

Harlingen: Moses Alex Westbrook, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Golden Palms Retirement Center in Harlingen. Moses Alex was born on March 6, 1932 in Weslaco, Texas to Moses S. and Olive C. Westbrook.  He graduated from Weslaco High School and then attended and graduated from Pan American College and Our Lady of the Lake University in...

Dec 15, 2010

Harlingen: Richard “Richie” Wayne Hill, 33, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at his residence. Richie was born June 10, 1977 in Houston, Texas to Daniel Wayne Hill and Carolyn Cavazos.  He attended South Texas High School and graduated in 1999. Richie is survived by his mother, Carolyn Cavazos of Harlingen; step-father, Frank Cavazos; father, Daniel Wayne Hill of Houston,...

Dec 13, 2010

Laguna Vista, TX: Robert Edward Bauer, 78, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010 at a hospital in Brownsville, TX. Robert was born January 16, 1932 in Mitchell, SD to Edward and Laverne Bauer.  He attended South Dakota State University at Brooking, SD and then proudly served 4 years in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He was auto parts...

Dec 11, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Percy Grover Marchbanks, 80 passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 in Harlingen.  Percy was born December 11, 1930 in Houston, TX to Percy and Myrtle Marchbanks. Percy enjoyed a long career in Houston and Harlingen as a Civil Engineer.   After retirement, Percy was very active in the Elks Lodge, Rotary International and Texas Southmost Amateur Radio Club. Percy...

Dec 11, 2010

Dec 7, 2010

Mrs. Maurietta “Rita” June (Hance) Crabtree, age 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, December 7th, 2010. She was born on July 8, 1933, the youngest of seven children, during the year of the 1933 Hurricane - before storms had names and was brought into the world in San Benito, Texas. She is survived by her children, her eldest...

Dec 6, 2010

San Benito, TX – Alberto M. Reyes, 70, of San Benito passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Alberto is survived by his wife, Santos R. Reyes; his son, Alberto (Deanna) Reyes, Jr. of San Benito; his daughters, Angelica (Willie) Flores III of San Benito, and Janie R. Lopez of San Antonio; his...

Dec 6, 2010

San Benito, TX – Reynaldo L “La Manzana” Reyna, 70, of San Benito passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 at Harlingen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Josefina Loya Reyna; his brothers, Heriberto Reyna, Pablo Reyna, Jr. and Israel Reyna. Reynaldo is survived by his children, Reynaldo (Esmeralda) Reyna, Jr., Rebecca Reyna both...

Dec 4, 2010

Dec 3, 2010

San Benito, TX: Carlos Vasquez Flores, Sr., passed away peacefully on December 3, 2010, 9 days after his 100th birthday.  He was born on November 24, 1910 in San Carlos Tamps., Mexico to Brigido and Hilaria V. Flores. He was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Maria Refugia Hodges Flores; daughter, Hilaria “Lala” Flores Martinez; son, Adan...

Dec 1, 2010

Harlingen: Gordon Eugene Gathright is at peace with his Lord.  He died on December 1, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Gordon was born August 14, 1920 in Nashville, Arkansas to Gordon S. and Florence E. Williams.  He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend. Gordon was a retired teacher and principal.  He worked for the Harlingen and...

Nov 28, 2010

Fostoria, OH/Harlingen, TX: Maria R. Castillo, 75, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at St. Vincent’s Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.  Mrs. Castillo was born in El Rancho Ranchito, Tamp., Mexico to Jose Villafranca Garcia and Carlota Trevino Longoria.  She was a member of St. Wendlin Catholic Church in Fostoria, Ohio and a...

Nov 27, 2010

Nov 25, 2010

Harlingen: Adan A. Lopez, 65, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 25, 2010 surrounded by his family. Adan is survived by his mother; Maria Lopez; spouse, Cheri Y. Lopez; son, Erick P. Lopez; daughters, Susan N. Lopez and Selena J. Lopez; brothers, Hilario Lopez, Jr. (Adelina) and Juan Lopez; sisters, Eva Bousano (Angel) and Lydia Garcia (Adan); grandchildren, Tori L. Lopez,...

Nov 23, 2010

Jose Anselmo Garza Jose Anselmo Garza, age 47, a loving husband, father, grandfather, wonderful brother and a great friend. After a long illness Joe went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2010, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Joe was born in San Benito and grew up in Lozano along with his five sisters and three brothers....

Nov 19, 2010

Harlingen/San Antonio, TX: Adele J. Huff went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 19, 2010, at the age of 96 years. Adele was born in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1914, to Charles and Lee Gilmore Johnson. Adele’s mother, Lee Johnson, died in 1919, leaving Adele and sister, Lois, to be reared by a loving...

Nov 18, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Beulah (Bee) Lantz, born January 15, 1921, joined our Lord and Savior Thursday after a very lengthy illness at Golden Palms Health Care Center. She had an active and productive life before becoming ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Edna Kirby and her 4 siblings. Also preceding her in death was her husband...

Nov 18, 2010

Carole N. Graham born in Harlingen, TX passed away peacefully Thursday, November 18, 2010. Carole is survived by her children; son, Jack Graham, his wife, Cynthia of Harlingen; daughter, USAF Captain Sherry Graham, her husband, Blane Neufeld, stationed at Tinker AFB, OK; sister, Jackie Magee (Charles) of Harlingen; two grandchildren, Shelby and Taylor and numerous nieces and nephews. She was...

Nov 18, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Johnny C. Means, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Johnny was born April 24, 1925 in Ringling, OK to Roy Lee and Mrytle Means and had been a resident of Harlingen since the age of 5. He was a graduate of Harlingen High School and earned a Bachelors of Science Degree...

Nov 16, 2010

Clifford Leroy Smith of Lyford passed away on November 16th at the age of 70 after a lengthy illness. He was born to Joyce and Lillian Smith on December 22, 1939 in San Juan.  He was a graduate of Lyford High School in 1958 and a graduate of Texas A&M University, College Station in 1962.  As a young 4-H member,...