Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jul 18, 2010

Harlingen, Texas: H. William “Bill” Card Jr. of Harlingen, TX, passed into heaven on July 18, 2010, God’s good and faithful servant.  Bill was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 3, 1922.  He grew up in California before beginning a life of dedicated service to his country through his tour of duty in the Marine Corps.  Bill Card enlisted...

Jul 17, 2010

Harlingen, Texas: Angelita L. Lozano, 92, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Angelita was born January 12, 1918 in Harlingen, Texas to Manuel Longoria and Guadalupe Garza Longoria.  She was self-employed as a beautician from 1935 to 1985. Angelita was member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Harlingen and enjoyed sewing, gardening, and going...

Jul 11, 2010

Jose Angel Suarez, 100, a long time resident of San Benito, went to be with our lord on July 11, 2010. He was born October 2, 1909, in San Pedro, TX to Esteban Suarez, Sr. and Guadalupe Tapia. Jose Angel was a veteran of World War II and often remembered his time in the military, the places he traveled to,...

Jul 11, 2010

Harlingen/Houston: Dana Paige Labar McMurray, 43, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 at a hospital in Galveston, Texas after an unexpected end due to complications caused by Liver disease. Dana Paige was born February 27, 1967 and was the youngest daughter of Wayne and Janice Labar.   As a child she was always smiling and made friends with everyone she met.  ...

Jul 8, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Margaret “Nana” Magdalena was born on November 8, 1913 in Crystal, West Virginia.  She was known to Harlingen citizens as the friendly florist at Pletchers Flower Shop.  Margaret was the co-owner of Pletchers for many years. Margaret and her husband were long-time member of Harlingen Elks Lodge. She was a proud member of the Harlingen Does for over...

Jul 8, 2010

Harlingen: Tina Mary Burton Hamper, 56, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Sunshine Haven Hospice in Olmito, Texas. Tina was born and raised in Weslaco.  Her parents were Julian and Dotti Burton who both preceded her in death.  She graduated from Weslaco High School in 1972 and then joined her mother to own and operate the Burton School of...

Jul 6, 2010

Ingram/San Benito, TX: Wm. David Heavin, 61, passed away on July 6, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen surrounded by his family. David was born April 12, 1949 in Houston, Texas to William H. and Doris J. Heavin. He graduated from Cypress Fairbanks High School in Houston and attended the University of Houston.  Always the consummate entrepreneur, David owned an...

Jul 4, 2010

Cesar Romero,49 went to be with the lord on July 4, 2010. He was born in San Benito, TX on June 29, 1961. He is preceded in death by his Mother Minerva Romero, Brother Jesus Romero Jr. and his Wife Florita Vega. He is survived by his children Jesus Edward Romero, Anthony Joe Romero, Joe Daniel Romero and Damian Romero....

Jul 4, 2010

Harlingen, TX: John B. Carey, Sr. born November 5, 1918 in Fort Collins, CO to Lester John and Lilly Wynans Carey and passed away on July 4, 2010 at Harlingen Medical Center. He moved his family to Harlingen in 1942 where he was employed by the E.J. Waitman Co. as a sheet metal worker.  John founded Carey Sheet Metal Shop...

Jun 29, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Marina Mion, 86, passed away at her residence on June 29, 2010.  Marina was born in Fanna, Italy on March 26, 1924 to Albert and Elizebetta Roman. Marina along with her family owned and operated Mion Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Co., Inc. She was a volunteer at Valley Baptist Medical Center for 30 years, a member of the...

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