Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Oct 24, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Ramon G. Juarez, 75, passed away on October 25, 2010. Mr. Juarez was born on September 24, 1935 in Rio Hondo, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elena Marez Juarez; daughters, Clarissa (Martin) Carrizales, Rosella Juarez, Nereyda (Ricardo) Garcia, and Nora (Harvey) Gonzales.  Mr. Juarez has nine grandchildren, Allison, Ricardo, Emily, April, Ryan, Selena,...

Oct 24, 2010

Oct 24, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Randi Jean Messick, 18, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at her residence. Randi was born February 21, 1992 in Harlingen, Texas to Randall and Rose Messick.  She graduated with the class of 2010 from Harlingen High School South and was currently a student at TSTC.  While at Harlingen High School South, Randi played volleyball and belonged...

Oct 24, 2010

Harlingen, TX: William “Bill” Justin Frink passed away in his home in the Golden Palms retirement community, Harlingen, Texas, from complications of Parkinson’s disease on October 24, 2010.  Born in Randolph, Vermont, on January 13, 1921, Bill came from a long line of New Englanders.  His parents were Clarence and Beatrice Judy Frink, dairy farmers in North Haverhill, New Hampshire.  ...

Oct 19, 2010

San Benito, TX: Andrea H. Garza, 75, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2010 surrounded by her family.  Andrea was born May 23, 1935 in San Benito, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Hernandez. She was preceded in death by her father Mauricio Hernandez and sister, Celia Barrientos. She is survived by her husband Moises G. Garza,...

Oct 16, 2010

Leslie Lynn Nonmacher passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at his home.  He spent his final days enjoying visits from family and friends. Leslie was born on a farm in Rock House, Texas on April 19, 1918.  His father was a blacksmith and Les developed a love for fixing things. He graduated from high school and later married Betty...

Oct 16, 2010

Harlingen: Rev. Gerald E. Parks died in his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 16, 2010.   He was born April 8 at the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage in Rice, Kansas to George V. and Olive L. Parks. He is survived by his wife, Patricia of 33 years; 3 daughters, Cynthia and Willie Wilcox of Lake Whitney, TX, Katherine...

Oct 13, 2010

Ignacia P. Garcia, 90, a life long time resident of San Pedro, entered into eternal life on October 13, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband Santos Balli Garcia, son Jose P. Garcia and her daughter Rosa G. Koite. She is survived by her daughter Candida G. Cantu; son-in-law, Akio Koite; Forty One Grandchildren, Seventeen Great Grandchildren and...

Oct 12, 2010

Oct 9, 2010

Gwendolyn Lou Norris was born February 7, 1919 in Honey Grove, Texas to Tommy Wilburn Carter and Martha Jane Porter and passed away October 9, 2010 at the age of 91 in Harlingen, TX. She moved to the Rio Grande Valley when she was four years old.  She weathered the 1933 Hurricane. Gwendolyn married James Sylvester Norris on November 14,...

Oct 8, 2010

Guadalupe M. Lopez, age 89, passed away on Friday October 8th, 2010. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Mr. Antonio Lopez. Sr., Daughter: Luz (Ramon) Claudio. Sons: Francisco (Linda) Lopez, Reynaldo Lopez. Guadalupe is survived by her sons: Antonio (Ninfa) Lopez Jr., from Sebastian, Tx, Emilio (Janie) Lopez from Ohio, Roberto (Norma) Lopez from Harlingen and David Lopez...

Oct 8, 2010

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Oct 5, 2010

Oct 3, 2010

Harlingen: Kathryn H. Fankhauser, 93, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Kathryn was born June 29, 1917 in Kansas City, KS to Floyd and Mabel Henderson.  She moved to the Valley in 1936, where she lived in Mission for several years before settling in Harlingen.  She worked several jobs in the area with her last...

Oct 3, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Maynard O. Hye, 81, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at a nursing center in Harlingen. Maynard was born June 16, 1929 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Charles Wesley and Sadie M. Hye.  He graduated from North High School in Wichita Kansas and proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Maynard was employed...

Oct 2, 2010

New Braunfels, TX: Helen Nora Karcher nee Bage went to be with Our Lord October 2, 2010. Child of God, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother-Helen was born September 5, 1918 in Dime Box, was baptized September 9, 1918, graduated from Giddings High School and earned a teaching certificate from Texas State Teachers’ College. Helen married Albert H. “Dutch” Karcher...

Sep 30, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Diane Kay Sapp Baker, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. She was born June 15, 1945 in Harlingen, Texas to Grover and Billie Jean Sapp.  Kay is now at home with the Lord.  She loved people and touched the lives of so many who will miss her. Kay is survived by...

Sep 27, 2010

San Benito, Texas, age 70 passed away on Monday 27th September 2010 in Houston, Texas. Toni was born in San Benito, Tx. on 2nd September 1940 to Pedro L. Avila and Guadalupe Abrego Avila. She is proceeded in death by her Parents, baby brother, Lionel Avila and Eloy Balboa. She is survived by her loving family to cherish her wonderful...

Sep 21, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Arlene M. Bauer, 84, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Arlene was born January 22, 1926 in Canton, Ohio to Clarence and Flo M. Landis. She was the 1943 valedictorian of the graduating class of La Feria High School and then attended a business school in Harlingen.  Arlene was employed with First National...

Sep 14, 2010

San Benito, TX: Mary M. Sanchez passed away at her residence on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on July 22, 1943 to Santos and Concepcion Torres.  She was employed with the San Benito School District as the cafeteria Manager at Miller Jordan and Bertha Cabaza Middle Schools.  Mary retired after 26 years of...