Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Estela M. Fuller
Feb 8, 2011
Harlingen- Estela M. Fuller, 66, entered into rest Tuesday, February 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Earl Fuller; and her parents, Luis and Estela Morales. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Ms. Fuller was a first grade teacher and worked at Crockett Elementary for 43 years; she was a dedicated teacher and will...
Daphine Shanks
Feb 6, 2011
Daphine “Jean” Shanks Combes, TX: Jean went home to her Lord on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Harlingen Nursing Center. She was born on August 7, 1927 to Thomas and Leta B. Snelson in Munday, Texas, being one of nine children; she was one of two surviving sisters. She moved to the Valley with her mother, two brothers and one...
Janet D. Mathis
Feb 5, 2011
San Benito, TX: Janet Dwire Mathis, 74, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Janet was born October 24, 1936 in Cuero, Texas to Arlis Dwire and Elizabeth Smith Hutson. She attended San Marcos Academy and was employed with M & M Sales, and then Janet worked in real estate before retiring. She was a...
Mark S. Pingel
Feb 5, 2011
Harlingen: Mark Steven Pingel, 51, of Harlingen died on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born September 25, 1959 in Ft. Dodge, IA. He moved to Harlingen in August 1978 and graduated from South Texas High School in May, 1982. Mark made many friends while working for Scurlocks Grocery from 1981 until its closing. He...
Ruth Phillips
Feb 4, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Ruth Simpson Phillips, 84, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011 at La Hacienda Healthcare. Ruth was born September 20, 1926 in La Donia, Texas to Benjamin A. and Bessie B. Simpson. She graduated for Lyford High School with the class of 1945 and was employed with Harlingen State Chest Hospital as a Lab Technician for 30 years. ...
John C. Jones
Feb 4, 2011
La Feria, TX: John Culberth Jones, Jr. of La Feria passed away on February 4, 2011 after an extended illness. He was born on June 25th, 1929 in San Antonio to John C. Jones, Sr and Pauline Sorrick Jones of Edinburg, Texas. He attended school in Monterrey, Mexico and New Mexico Military Institute, and received his BBA in Finance from...
Raquel Garcia
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...
Helen F. Parce
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...
Pedro T. Cantu
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...
Alton Garner O'Keeffe
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...
William A. McBride
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...
Elvira S. Hernandez
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...
Jesus D. Hernandez, Jr.
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;...
Carmen N. Nelson
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...
Jeanette L. Wade
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...
Gertrude E. Greenfeld
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...
Epifania Martinez
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;...
Antonio M. Moreno
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...
Alberto C. Garcia
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...
