Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 14, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Joan E. (Thomas) Cooley, 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Joan was born January 10, 1935 in Covington, Indiana to Dale E. and Edith Elizabeth Thomas.  Joan was very talented having a LVN Degree, being a licensed realtor, and a certified interior designer.  She received a cosmetology diploma and...

Sep 13, 2010

Sep 8, 2010

Jose T. Martinez 55  beloved husband, brother and father went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2010. He is preceded in death by his Father, Jose Martinez. Jose is survived by his Wife Norma Noyola Martinez and Stepchildren, Joey (Jade) Yzaguirre, Bertha (Noe) Leal and Daniel Yzaguirre, Granddaughter, Jenna Leal, Mother, Oralia Martinez of Harlingen. Brothers, Juan, Jiame,...

Sep 6, 2010

Sep 6, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Dorothy Rushing Fiske of Harlingen Texas took the hand of Christ and together they entered the gates of heaven on September 06, 2010 as she peacefully slept under his continuous care.  Dorothy became a Christian in 1948 and during the years until her passing, never wavered from her devotion to her God. She committed her life to Christ,...

Sep 6, 2010

Sep 5, 2010

Harlingen, Texas: Beverly Gene Kinnebrew, 84, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Beverly was born August 14, 1926 in Houston, Texas to Barnett E. and Anna Emma Brooks.  She graduated from high school in San Angelo, Texas.  Beverly was a member of the Town and Country Garden Club of Harlingen, the Junior Service League...

Sep 3, 2010

San Benito: Donald N. Bullard, 84, passed away Friday, September 3, 2010 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito.  He was a former resident of Arkansas and had been a resident of San Benito for the past 45 years. Donald was born January 26, 1926 in Edom, Texas to Noah and Edith Bullard. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving in...

Aug 28, 2010

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Aug 27, 2010

Robert Barajas was called to heaven on August 27, 2010.  Robert was preceded by his wife Rosalinda, his parents Guadalupe and Dolores, his brother Arturo and his sister Berta.  He is survived by his children Bobbie (Kitsy), Robert, (Sunny), Mikey and Mikey's family Brooke and Jessica.  He is also survived by his sister Yolanda and his brother Gilbert along with...

Aug 26, 2010

Pedro M. Valdez Jr., 39. He was received by the loving embrace of our Lord on August 26, 2010. Mr. Valdez is preceded in death by his father Pedro M. Valdez Sr., Grandparents Jose and Ernestina Maldonado, Andres and Brijida Valdez, Cousin Christina Contreras, and brother-in-law Hector “Beco” Cortez. Those survived by are his wife Anna “Patty” Valdez from Rio...

Aug 26, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Frank R. Zimny was born September 16, 1926 in Gary, Indiana and passed away August 26, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen at the age of 83. He grew up farming in Hobart, Indiana and throughout his life owned a variety of businesses from building homes, selling travel trailers and boats, to owning a mobile home park. Frank...

Aug 25, 2010

Harlingen: Frances Earlene Crouch, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center after a short illness. Earlene was born February 12, 1927 in Hutto, TX to Robert and Frances Curlee.  She was a former employee with the Aldine Independent School District working with Food Service for many years.  She was a former resident of New Caney,...

Aug 23, 2010

Harlingen: Marcel Albert, 92, passed away Monday, August 23, 2010 at his residence in Harlingen. Marcel was born and raised in Paris, France.  He had a mechanical bent and after high school went to work for Renault building gear boxes.  He developed and interest in flying and was accepted for military pilot training.  In 1938 as a sergeant he began...

Aug 21, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Nelda Cavin was born on September 22,1949 and passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 1:20 p.m. at Valley Baptist Medical Center, surrounded by immediate family. The daughter of Alejandro and Olivia G. Rosales, Nelda was born and raised in Harlingen, Texas.  Nelda is survived by her husband of 29 years, Richard W. Cavin, sons Robert Cavin,...

Aug 20, 2010

Our beloved son Aaron Joseph Cruz, 21, went to be with the lord on Friday August 20, 2010, due to a tragic auto mobile accident. Aaron was born on November 7, 1988. His loving parents are Diane & Arnold Sanchez and Guillermo & Abby Cruz III, cherished brother of Anakin J. Cruz, Matthew Samuel and Arnold (Cindy) Sanchez Jr., his...

Aug 20, 2010

Aug 18, 2010

Aug 18, 2010

Combes, TX: Jerry Lawton Young died August 18, 2010, at his home in Combes, Texas. He was 83 years old. Born to parents Jennings and Iva May Young in Primera, Texas, Mr. Young grew up in Primera, where he graduated from the Wilson Tract School District.  Upon graduation, he entered Texas A & M University with the Class of 1948.  ...

Aug 17, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Federico Lopez, Jr. (F.L.), 92, died peacefully at home August 16, 2010. He was born June 3, 1918 to Federico and Petra Lopez in Harlingen, Texas.  As a boy he enjoyed spending time with his two grandfathers and playing neighborhood baseball.  When his father became ill, FL at age 16 did not return to school, instead he took...