Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jun 29, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Lorene A. Meyners, 87, passed away on June 29, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen. She was born to the late Santos Armand Valdez, Jr. and Agnes Eguia Valdez in Brownsville on September 21, 1922.  Lorene graduated from Weslaco High School in 1940 and was married for 48 years to the late Frank A. Meyners. While growing...

Jun 23, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Dr. Robert Oran Collier, 65, passed away June 23, in Harlingen. A long-time resident of Harlingen, he had a psychiatry practice serving the Valley area for more than 30 years. Dr. Collier was born January 5, 1945 in Hallettsville, Texas to Oran W. and Ellyn M. Collier. He spent his earliest years in Nicaro, Cuba, where his dad...

Jun 21, 2010

Mission, San Benito George M. Villarreal of Mission, TX went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2010 at the age of 88. George was born in San Benito, TX on April 13, 1922 to Francisco “Pachi” Villarreal and Catherine Mendoza Villarreal. He is preceded in death by his brothers Alberto, Crisanto, Francisco, Johnny and Roberto Villarreal. Sisters Margarita...

Jun 21, 2010

Tomas Flores Jr., 47 is now in the loving embrace of our Lord. He is survived by his parents; Tomas Sr. and Rafaela Flores, Wife; Georgina Flores, Children; Adriana, Anizza, and Tomas Flores III. Brother and Sisters; Yolanda( Hector) Castaneda, Bella (Juan) Bedolla, Miriam (Brian) Rudy, and Hugo (Melissa) Flores, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers; Cesar B. Martinez, Elfego...

Jun 20, 2010

Jun 12, 2010

Oklahoma City, OK/Harlingen, TX: Frances V. Hoffman, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2010 in Quinton, Oklahoma. Frances was born July 2, 1919 in Anna, Illinois to William and Maggie Verble.  She attended high school in Anna, Illinois and along with her husband; B.W. owned and operated Dixie Cream Donut Shop in Harlingen. She was a member of the...

Jun 11, 2010

Harlingen: Doris Francis Birdsong Russell, 82, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Doris was born on March 29, 1928 in Dike, Texas to Chester and Callie Birdsong.  She grew up in and around the East Texas area and graduated from Mr. Vernon High School in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Doris was a longtime resident...

Jun 10, 2010

Jun 8, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Rita Maxine Staton Tanberg was born at home in Combes, Texas, to Eula Lee Garrett Staton and Wilmer Thomas Staton on September 24, 1930.  Rita loved growing up with her twin brothers in the small, tight-knit community of Combes.  She attended Dishman Elementary, Vernon Junior High, and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1948.  In November 1949 the...

Jun 6, 2010

Jun 6, 2010

San Benito: Donald W. Rauls, 89, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at his residence in San Benito, TX. Donald was born on August 8, 1920 in Fond Du Lac, WI to William N. and Flossie S. Rauls.  He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a Quality Control Rep.  with the Defense Department after his...

Jun 6, 2010

Harlingen: Ruth L. Allen, 92, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Veranda Nursing Home. Ruth was a former resident of The Palms Retirement Center in Harlingen and before that lived in Pueblo, CO.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer C. Allen and her son, Orville “Sonny” Allen. Ruth is survived by her sister, Virginia Worley...

May 29, 2010

Harlingen: Thomas S. Bailey, 88, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at his residence in Harlingen. Thomas was born in Sharon, PA on February 9, 1922 to parents, Thomas J. and Susie B. Bailey.  He graduated and received a B.S. Degree from Purdue University.  While at Purdue he met his wife, Marjorie, and they were married September 20, 1942.  He...

May 28, 2010

Harlingen: Leon Wayne May, Sr.  passed away peacefully at home on Friday,  May 27, 2010. Leon was born September 6, 1935, in Pampa, Texas to Kit and Frances Beatrice May.  He was the youngest of their six children.  His parents, two brothers, Gene May, Kit Martin May, and sister, Jeannine May Cradit preceded Leon in death.  Left to remember his...

May 27, 2010

El Paso/Harlingen, TX: Marcia Keller passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at her residence in El Paso, TX. Marcia was born July 29, 1954 in Limestone, Maine to Major Charles Vernon Keller (USAF Ret.) of Illinois and Eula Mae “Tiny” Keller of Arkansas.  Marcia was the youngest of their four children. After attending Irvin High School, Marcia attended the...

May 26, 2010

May 25, 2010

May 23, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Dennis John Cosenza, 69, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at his residence. Dennis was born December 7, 1940 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Camillo F. and Norine R. Cosenza.  He attended Bloom High School in Bloom Township, Illinois and proudly served his country with the United States Army and the Army Reserves. Dennis had an extensive...

May 23, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Maria de los Santos de Tovar, passed away to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Maria was born on October 10, 1920.  Her parents were Estanislao de Leon and San Juana Aguilar. Maria is survived by her children, Ofelia Tovar, Edmond, Oklahoma, Hilda T. Parker (Donald Gene), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Delia T. Hernandez, (Jose Angel)...

May 21, 2010

Harlingen: Betty Jane “BJ’ Baerlin, 86, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. BJ was born November 14, 1924 in Bryan, Ohio to Walter and Alice Albright.  She graduated from Bryan High School in Bryan, Ohio. BJ enjoyed traveling, sewing and playing bingo.  She was active with the HOST program in Harlingen teaching reading classes.  She...