Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Percy G. Marchbanks
Dec 11, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Percy Grover Marchbanks, 80 passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 in Harlingen. Percy was born December 11, 1930 in Houston, TX to Percy and Myrtle Marchbanks. Percy enjoyed a long career in Houston and Harlingen as a Civil Engineer. After retirement, Percy was very active in the Elks Lodge, Rotary International and Texas Southmost Amateur Radio Club. Percy...
Rita J. Crabtree
Dec 7, 2010
Mrs. Maurietta “Rita” June (Hance) Crabtree, age 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, December 7th, 2010. She was born on July 8, 1933, the youngest of seven children, during the year of the 1933 Hurricane - before storms had names and was brought into the world in San Benito, Texas. She is survived by her children, her eldest...
Alberto M. Reyes
Dec 6, 2010
San Benito, TX – Alberto M. Reyes, 70, of San Benito passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Alberto is survived by his wife, Santos R. Reyes; his son, Alberto (Deanna) Reyes, Jr. of San Benito; his daughters, Angelica (Willie) Flores III of San Benito, and Janie R. Lopez of San Antonio; his...
Reynaldo L. Reyna
Dec 6, 2010
San Benito, TX – Reynaldo L “La Manzana” Reyna, 70, of San Benito passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 at Harlingen Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Josefina Loya Reyna; his brothers, Heriberto Reyna, Pablo Reyna, Jr. and Israel Reyna. Reynaldo is survived by his children, Reynaldo (Esmeralda) Reyna, Jr., Rebecca Reyna both...
Carlos V. Flores
Dec 3, 2010
San Benito, TX: Carlos Vasquez Flores, Sr., passed away peacefully on December 3, 2010, 9 days after his 100th birthday. He was born on November 24, 1910 in San Carlos Tamps., Mexico to Brigido and Hilaria V. Flores. He was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Maria Refugia Hodges Flores; daughter, Hilaria “Lala” Flores Martinez; son, Adan...
Gordon E. Gathright
Dec 1, 2010
Harlingen: Gordon Eugene Gathright is at peace with his Lord. He died on December 1, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Gordon was born August 14, 1920 in Nashville, Arkansas to Gordon S. and Florence E. Williams. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend. Gordon was a retired teacher and principal. He worked for the Harlingen and...
Maria Del Refugio Villafranca-Castillo
Nov 28, 2010
Fostoria, OH/Harlingen, TX: Maria R. Castillo, 75, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at St. Vincent’s Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Castillo was born in El Rancho Ranchito, Tamp., Mexico to Jose Villafranca Garcia and Carlota Trevino Longoria. She was a member of St. Wendlin Catholic Church in Fostoria, Ohio and a...
Adan Lopez
Nov 25, 2010
Harlingen: Adan A. Lopez, 65, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 25, 2010 surrounded by his family. Adan is survived by his mother; Maria Lopez; spouse, Cheri Y. Lopez; son, Erick P. Lopez; daughters, Susan N. Lopez and Selena J. Lopez; brothers, Hilario Lopez, Jr. (Adelina) and Juan Lopez; sisters, Eva Bousano (Angel) and Lydia Garcia (Adan); grandchildren, Tori L. Lopez,...
Jose Anselmo Garza
Nov 23, 2010
Jose Anselmo Garza Jose Anselmo Garza, age 47, a loving husband, father, grandfather, wonderful brother and a great friend. After a long illness Joe went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2010, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Joe was born in San Benito and grew up in Lozano along with his five sisters and three brothers....
Adele J. Huff
Nov 19, 2010
Harlingen/San Antonio, TX: Adele J. Huff went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 19, 2010, at the age of 96 years. Adele was born in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1914, to Charles and Lee Gilmore Johnson. Adele’s mother, Lee Johnson, died in 1919, leaving Adele and sister, Lois, to be reared by a loving...
Carole N. Graham
Nov 18, 2010
Carole N. Graham born in Harlingen, TX passed away peacefully Thursday, November 18, 2010. Carole is survived by her children; son, Jack Graham, his wife, Cynthia of Harlingen; daughter, USAF Captain Sherry Graham, her husband, Blane Neufeld, stationed at Tinker AFB, OK; sister, Jackie Magee (Charles) of Harlingen; two grandchildren, Shelby and Taylor and numerous nieces and nephews. She was...
Beulah Lantz
Nov 18, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Beulah (Bee) Lantz, born January 15, 1921, joined our Lord and Savior Thursday after a very lengthy illness at Golden Palms Health Care Center. She had an active and productive life before becoming ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Edna Kirby and her 4 siblings. Also preceding her in death was her husband...
Johnny C. Means
Nov 18, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Johnny C. Means, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Johnny was born April 24, 1925 in Ringling, OK to Roy Lee and Mrytle Means and had been a resident of Harlingen since the age of 5. He was a graduate of Harlingen High School and earned a Bachelors of Science Degree...
Clifford Leroy Smith
Nov 16, 2010
Clifford Leroy Smith of Lyford passed away on November 16th at the age of 70 after a lengthy illness. He was born to Joyce and Lillian Smith on December 22, 1939 in San Juan. He was a graduate of Lyford High School in 1958 and a graduate of Texas A&M University, College Station in 1962. As a young 4-H member,...
Leah Mae Wick
Nov 10, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Leah Mae Wick, age 90, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Leah was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bassett Taylor on August 10, 1920 in Mercedes, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve, her infant son, Gene Raymond, her brothers Elkin and Sonny Taylor and her parents. Leah was...
Irene Marie Buchen
Nov 7, 2010
Irene Marie Buchen, age 93 of Los Fresnos, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010 at her home. She was born February 4, 1917 in Curtiss, Clark County, Wisconsin. Her parents were Albert and Anna Wachsmuth. She is survived by two sons, Richard and wife, Stella, of Los Fresnos and David and wife, Dorothy of Kerrville, 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. ...
FRANCISCA GALLEGOS
Nov 4, 2010
San Benito Francisca O. Gallegos, 92, went to be with the lord on November 4, 2010 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe, children, Jose, Jesus and Eva Gallegos, parents, Augustin and Teodora Olivarez, siblings, Jose Luz Olivarez ( Guadalupe+ ) and Rosa O. Leija ( Mauricio). She is survived by...
Barton W. Nott
Nov 3, 2010
Harlingen: Barton Warren Nott, Jr. was born in Beaumont, Texas to Margaret and Barton Warren Nott (Sr.) on May 5, 1927. Barton graduated from Port Arthur's Thomas Jefferson High School at the age of 16 and completed 2 years of college at Lamar Junior College and Rice Institute before enlisting in the Marine Corp. He was discharged from service after...
