Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Aug 14, 2010

Indian Lake/Los Fresnos, Texas: Ben A. Buckley, 66, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2010 in Harlingen, Texas. Ben was born October 21, 1943 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Ben A. and Helen Smith Buckley. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was employed with Lockheed Electronic, the Scientific Atlanta, Lockheed Missiles and Space, and later with...

Aug 12, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Curtis Ray Michalk, 78, died on August 12, 2010 at his home surrounded by family.  He is survived by his wife, Jeri (Collier) Michalk and four children, Donna (Bob) Swinnea of Arroyo City, Tom Michalk of Houston, Carla (Steve) Barker of Spring and Nathan (Shelly) Michalk of Iola. Curtis was born February 23, 1932 in Taylor, TX to...

Aug 9, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Lenore Rose Renneker, 83, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2010 at Retama Manor Nursing Home.  She was born on May 15, 1927 in Harlingen, TX Lenore worked for Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator and as an engineering clerk for 28 years.  She was an avid square and round dancer and a member of the Sunny Squares...

Aug 7, 2010

San Benito Enrique Corona, 84, born to Juan and Feliz Corona on February 21, 1926 went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2010. He is preceded in death by his Parents Juan and Feliz Corona and Sister Juanita Vega. He is survived by his Wife of 63 years, Juanita Corona and his Children Enrique Jr., ( Linda) Corona,...

Aug 6, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Charles Robert Lehman, Jr., 65, passed away on August 6, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife, Irma Hernandez, and his children, Amy (Josh) Lehman Meeks, Charles Robert Lehman III, and Kassandra Lehman. Bob was born on December 29, 1944 in Brownsville, Texas to...

Aug 5, 2010

Maria Magdalena Gonzalez, 83, born on October 3, 1926 went to be with the lord on August 5, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Maria Aguilar, husband Hilario M. Gonzalez, son Hilario Gonzalez, Jr., brother Juan Aguilar, sisters Eloisa Villarreal, Dolores Mata , and Catarina de Loa. Survivors include her brother and sister Eddie Pequeno...

Aug 4, 2010

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Aug 1, 2010

Rio Hondo, TX: Sherry Ann Cox, 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Rio Hondo, TX on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Sherry was born March 28, 1945 in Brownwood, TX to James and Ludie Doud.  She was a former resident of Mesquite, TX and had been a resident of Rio Hondo, TX since 2006.  She was a member of...

Jul 31, 2010

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Jul 30, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Juanita Odilia C. Lambert, 87, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2010 at her residence.  Juanita was born February 15, 1923 in Raymondville, Texas to Juan Cavazos and Estefana Nuez.  She resided in Harlingen where she owned and operated Andy’s Locksmith from 1979 to 2008.  Juanita was member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting,...

Jul 30, 2010

Jul 27, 2010

Jul 27, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Dorothy Eleanor Leffelman, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Harlingen, TX. Eleanor was born April 14, 1928 in Morgan County, IL to John Eugene Cooper and Essie Pearl Roach Cooper.  She attended Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL. Eleanor was a member of the First Christian Church in Harlingen, TX and enjoyed playing the piano. She...

Jul 25, 2010

Jul 23, 2010

San Benito Belinda Annette Puga, 20, born on November 13, 1989, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2010. She is preceded in death by her aunt, Barbra Farias. She is survived by her parents Jesse and Belinda Puga, brother and sisters, Sergio (Esther) Puga of California, Crystal Farias Puga and Nicollete Puga. Grandmothers Olga Puga and Toni...

Jul 22, 2010

Jul 21, 2010

Minerva Pedraza, 62, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Rogerio and Maria H. Pedraza and a nephew, Rudy Pedraza.Jr, She is survived by her brothers and sister, Rodolfo (Emilia ) Pedraza of Lewisville, TX. Rogerio (Josepha) Pedraza, Jr. of Denton TX, Delia Pedraza of San Benito, TX, Robert...

Jul 21, 2010

Gamaliel Olvera, 80, of San Benito went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. His pastimes included collecting antique model cars and dancing and listening to Mexican folk music. He was friendly to all he met. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 59 years, his children and all his friends. He is preceded in...