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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Sharon Kay Cole
May 15, 2010
San Benito, Texas: Sharon Kay Cole, 70, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Sharon was born October 8, 1939 in Oelwein, Iowa to Dale and Ruth Wolfe. She graduated from Oelwein Community High School and married Kenneth B. Cole on December 6, 1968. Together they owned and operated Oelwein Specialty Company. Sharon was a...
Jesus Moralez
May 14, 2010
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JOSE GARCIA JR
May 14, 2010
Joe Garcia Jr. was welcomed by the loving embrace of our Lord on May 14, 2010. Mr. Garcia is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Emma Garcia. He is survived by his wife Beatrice O. Garcia (married 37 years), children; Bernadette A Garcia, Rebecca Y. Garcia, and Jose Adriel Garcia III. Grandchildren; Araceli R. Castillo, Lydia L. Castillo,...
Guillermo Guadalupe Garcia
May 13, 2010
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Wilma Brotzman
May 12, 2010
Bay City, TX: Wilma “Sis” Wones Brotzman, 74, died May 12, 2010, at Matagorda House Healthcare Center in Bay City, Texas. Born July 30, 1935, in Saratoga, Texas, Sis went through the Beaumont school system and graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 1957 (Texas State College for Women while she attended). After graduation, Sis was hired to teach in the...
Clara Dorothy "Dot" Cheney
May 10, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Clara Dorothy “Dot” Cheney passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Dot was born on May 4, 1922 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Clarence W. Holden and Mae Elizabeth Luten. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Pauline (Holden) Woods of California. Dot is survived by her husband of 68 years,...
Ruby Jewel Berna
May 7, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Ruby Jewel Berna, 98, of Harlingen went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, May 7, 2010 at Retama Manor Nursing Home. Ruby was born December 9, 1911 in Ravia, OK to Harv and Mamie Harlin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church - Combes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolie Berna...
Charles William Browning Jr.
May 6, 2010
Charles William Browning, Jr., 56, of Harlingen, TX went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 06, 2010. He was born January 18, 1954 in Knox City, TX to Charles William and Nelda Charlene (Smith) Browning. The family moved from Munday TX to Lyford, TX in 1959 where Chuck began his lifelong love of the Magic Valley. “Charlie” was...
Anthony H. Meyn
May 5, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Anthony H. Meyn, Jr., 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Harlingen Medical Center. Anthony was born September 1, 1921 in New Orleans, LA to Anthony H. and Ione M. Meyn. He proudly served his country during WWII with U.S. Coast Guard stationed at South Padre Island and then served in the Pacific. Anthony was the...
Helen Tandy Breedlove
May 4, 2010
Los Fresnos: Helen Tandy Breedlove, 97, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Helen was born on her parent’s farm near Brownsville on January 14, 1913. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, wonderful grandmother, and great grandmother. She has gone to join her loved ones and her many friends in the presence of our Lord. Helen graduated from San...
Maria S. Martinez
May 2, 2010
Maria S. Martinez 96, went home to our lord Sunday May 2, 2010 in Harlingen Medical surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed going to TLC Day Care where she enjoyed playing Bingo and talking to her friends. She was an active member of Sacred heart of Jesus and would volunteer to make tamales at St. Theresa Catholic Church....
Lillie H Fletcher
May 2, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Lillie (Lil) Fletcher died Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Lillie was born October 7, 1921 in Pine Mountain, Georgia the daughter of John R. and Leslie Self Hadley. She moved to the Rio Grande Valley following World War II with her husband and son in 1945. Lillie was active in various civic clubs in...
CONSUELO CASAREZ
Apr 30, 2010
Consuelo Casarez, 87 accompanied our Lord as of April 30, 2010. She is survived by Guadalupe Villarreal of McAllen, Sara Tamayo of Brownsville, Nohemi Escamilla of Florida, Moises Tamayo of Harlingen, Rosendo Tamayo of San Benito, Margarita Tamayo of San Benito, Oralia Cavasos of Indiana, Ana Maria Quinatanilla of San Benito, and Juanita Cristela Juarez of San Benito. 42 Grandkids,...
Ruth Norma Groves
Apr 30, 2010
Harlingen: Ruth Norma Groves, 82, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Ruth was born April 5, 1928 in Quincy, IL to L.L. and Mary Harrison. She graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School and then spent her time raising her family. She was a long time resident of Harlingen and a member of St. Anthony’s...
Joyce A. Poulter
Apr 29, 2010
La Feria: Joyce A. Poulter, 73, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. Joyce was born May 12, 1936 in St. Paul, MN to Sylvester and Leona Trebesh. In the early 1950’s Joyce moved to Cumberland, WI and graduated from Cumberland High School. On November 12, 1955, Joyce married Richard Poulter and they...
Max Jentsch
Apr 29, 2010
Harlingen: Max M. Jentsch, 78, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the Aurora House in Weslaco. He was escorted to Heaven by the Angels to take his place in the heavenly choir that will sing praises to his Savior, Jesus Christ, forever. Max was born in Wichita, Kansas on Friday, April 13, 1932. He was preceded in death...
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