Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Delia Pedraza
Apr 6, 2011
San Benito, TX: Delia Pedraza, 65, of San Benito, TX passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito. She is preceded in death by her father, Rogerio L. Pedraza; her mother, Maria H. Pedraza; and a sister, Minerva Pedraza. Delia is survived by her brothers, Rodolfo (Emilia) Pedraza of Lewisville, TX; Rogerio (Josefa) Pedraza, Jr. of Ponder,...
Librado Amaya, Jr.
Apr 6, 2011
San Benito, TX: Librado “Lee” Amaya, Jr., 60, passed away peacefully at Solara Hospital in Harlingen on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 after a long illness. Lee was born in “El Jardin” of San Benito on August 21, 1950 to Librado Amaya Sr. and Francisca Huerta Amaya. He is preceded in death by his son, Lenny Amaya (1982); and his parents...
Charlotte O. English
Apr 2, 2011
Charlotte Onderdonk English HARLINGEN, TX, Charlotte O. English, 86, was called to join our Father and serve in his heavenly kingdom on Saturday, April 02, 2011. She passed away at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, TX due to heart failure. Charlotte was born on November 14, 1924 in Mercedes, TX to William “Bill” Austin Onderdonk and Evelyn Claire “Mother” Rollins-Onderdonk. She...
Robert G. Stump
Mar 29, 2011
Harlingen: Robert “Bob” Gene Stump, 84, passed away on March 29, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was a former resident of Ohio and a winter visitor to the Harlingen area. He became a permanent resident of Harlingen several years ago. Bob was born August 23, 1926 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Edgar and Gladys Stump. He graduated...
Angie B. Carden
Mar 29, 2011
Rio Hondo/Arlington, TX: Angie Blye Herrington Carden went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:10 P.M. in Arlington, TX, after a long battle with congestive heart failure (CHF). Angie was born in Pawnee, Texas on October 27, 1913, to Hilda Ethel Elliott and Alex Boyd Herrington. The family moved for a short time to Rose Prairie, OK,...
John T. Leimon
Mar 29, 2011
Harlingen, Texas: John T. Leimon, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at his residence. John Thomas Leimonas was born on June 24, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio to Margaret and Charles Leimonas. His early years in Cleveland, living just minutes away from League Park (Cleveland Indian’s home field), was devoted to his favorite pastime, baseball. While memories abound about fielding...
Calvin Bauman
Mar 27, 2011
San Benito, TX: Calvin Bauman, 70, of San Benito, TX passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at his residence in San Benito. Calvin is survived by his wife, Corrine Bauman; his children, Scott, Todd, and Tamara; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 beginning at 1:00 P.M. at San Benito Elks...
Sylvia G. Barbour
Mar 26, 2011
San Benito, TX: Sylvia G. Barbour, 63, of San Benito, TX passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan L. Gamez Sr. and Jacoba Deanda Gamez; and her siblings, Delia G. Aguilar, Juan L. Gamez Jr., and Rudy D. Gamez. Sylvia is survived by her husband...
Gilberto Sanchez
Mar 26, 2011
Sebastian, TX: Gilberto A. Sanchez, 85, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center. Gilberto was born February 4, 1926 in Tullio, Mexico to Martiano and Maria De La Luz Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was employed by Lois Bourne of Sebastian for 25 years, where he farmed many acres of her land and retired in 1991. He enjoyed...
Alice L. Haake
Mar 26, 2011
Alice Margaret Mary Haake (nee Leng), 86, of Harlingen, Texas (formerly of Lake County, Illinois) passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. She was born October 21, 1924 in Grayslake, Illinois and had been a longtime resident of Lake County. Mrs. Haake traveled extensively with her husband following his retirement and has lived at Golden Palms Retirement and Healthcare Center...
James J. Greer
Mar 25, 2011
Harlingen, TX - James Jefferson Greer, passed to a better place on March 26, 2011 at the age of 89. He was born March 7, 1922 in Kaufman, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ruby Mae Tidwell Greer, his daughters, Penelope Ann Greer and Lana Kay Yartz; his brothers, Frank S. Greer, Jr. and...
Maria E. Garcia
Mar 22, 2011
San Benito, TX: Maria E. Garcia, 76, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at her residence in San Benito. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Garcia; and her son, Luis Ricardo Garcia. Maria is survived by her 2 sons, Homer (Maribel) Garcia of San Benito and Joe (Brenda) Garcia of Harlingen; her 2 daughters, Leticia (Oscar)...
Santiago H. Parra
Mar 21, 2011
San Benito, TX: Santiago H. Parra “Chago”, 76, of San Benito, Texas passed away peacefully Monday, March 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer exhausting every measure possible. Despite the rigorous chemo and radiation treatments he always found the strength to sneak in a dance with his grandkids or by himself. Santiago...
Patricia P. Duane
Mar 21, 2011
Patricia Paula Duane Harlingen, TX: Patricia Duane of Harlingen, Texas passed Monday, March 21st, 2011 after a short, severe illness. She was born Patricia Paula Parsons in Rhinelander Wisconsin on December 30th, 1924 to Abner Parsons and Blanch (Ozmundson) Parsons. After settling in Harlingen, she met and was married to Phil Beltz until his death. Patricia attended All Saints Episcopal...
Maria Ines Zuvieta
Mar 19, 2011
Lozano, TX - Maria Ines Zuvieta, 84, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2011. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Flaviano Zuvieta in 2008. Maria Ines had a passion for gardening and the ability to grow any type of flower. She spent many hours tending and caring for her garden. Maria Ines is survived...
Alice Jeanne Jones
Mar 16, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Alice Jeanne Jones, 59, was granted her angel wings on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center due to complications from diabetes. Alice was born October 23, 1951 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Clayton and Mary McLemore. She was the oldest sibling to Steven and Tommy. Alice graduated from Harlingen High School with the class...
Armella J. White
Mar 4, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Armella J. White went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 4, 2011, she was 94 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband C.S. “Chic” White and her daughter Jerry Lynn Koppel. She is survived by her daughter Patty (Marty) Withington of McAllen, TX; her son Doug White of Naples, FL,...
