Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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...

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...

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....

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...

May 1, 2010

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,...

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...

Apr 30, 2010

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...

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...

Apr 28, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Grundy W. Blevins, 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Grundy was born January 9, 1940 in Keller, Texas to A.D. and Neta P. Blevins. He was employed by U.S.A.A. of San Antonio, Texas and retired in December 1999. Grundy was a member of First Baptist Church of Harlingen. He was preceded...

Apr 27, 2010

San Benito Teresa “Tute” Ybarra 44, born on September 12, 1965 went to be with the lord on April 27, 2010. She is survived by her Parents, Roberto and Concepcion Ybarra. Sister, Martha Ybarra of San Benito, Brother, Roberto (Renee) Ybarra Jr. of Illinois, Sister, Ava (Cesar) Hernandez of San Benito, Sister, Norma Ybarra of Illinois, Sister, Angie Ybarra of...

Apr 25, 2010

Harlingen: Katherine Jane DeLellis, 81, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Katherine was born in Santa Ana, CA to Marcus A. Twaddell and Hazel Twaddell Hadley.  She graduated from Arizona State University in 1950 with a Bachelors of Science Degree.  She was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church, PEO, and the Contemporary Study...

Apr 24, 2010

San Antonio Rene (Bugsy) Gonzalez Jr. 36, born March 6, 1974 went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2010. He is survived by his parents Rene M. and Viola Gonzalez. Fiancé Emily Watt, Sisters Debra Cavazos (Raymond) of San Antonio, Sandra Prado (Joe) of Harlingen and Monica Biascoechea (Kook) of Arizona. Children Athena Briana & Rene (Baby Bug)...

Apr 24, 2010

San Benito: Joyce O. Kobeck, 85, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at La Hacienda Nursing Home in Harlingen. Joyce was born March 25, 1925 in Davidson, OK to Truman and Birtie Keyes.  She was raised in the Santa Rosa area and graduated from Santa Rosa High School.  She worked with several Valley Real Estate Companies as a realtor...

Apr 23, 2010

Arnulfo Nino 54, went to be with the lord on April 23, 2010. He is survived by his parents Guadalupe and Feliciana Nino Children Arnulfo Nino Jr.(Mindy) of Fort Cambel Kentucky, Blanca Nino Perez(Daniel) of Garland TX, Abel Nino of San Benito, Belinda Nino of San Benito and Becky Nino of San Benito. Sisters Norma Guillen(Joe) of Garland TX, Nelda...

Apr 19, 2010

San Benito, TX: Otilio “Tilo” Guadalupe Saldana, 63, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Dolores Saldana. He is survived by his wife Amelia Saldana of San Benito, son Jorge (Neolia) Vasquez of San Benito, grandson Jorge Vasquez, Jr. of San Benito, sister Antonia Guerra of El...

Apr 19, 2010

San Benito Bernardo Z. Reyna 88 went to be with the lord on April 19, 2010. He is preceded in death by his son Bernardo Reyna Jr., son Arnoldo Reyna, grand daughter Angelica Reyna and grandson Bernardo Reyna III. He is survived by his wife Santos Saldana and his children Rigoberto Reyna (Denise) of Michigan, Victoria Reyna Cruz of San...

Apr 18, 2010

Harlingen: Mary Louise Cattell, 90, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Mary was born May 11, 1919 in Ontarioville, IL to Glen J. Knapp and Cleo Arenhoevel.  She was a housewife and active mom.  She participated with her children in Girl Scouts for over 30 years, Den Mother with the Cub Scouts and as a...

Apr 17, 2010

Ruben G. Garcia Sr., 58, of Los Fresnos, Texas, entered into eternal life with our heavenly Father on April 17, 2010. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Juan Garcia Sr. and Mrs. Nazaria Garcia, brother, Juan Garcia Jr., and sister, Carolina Garcia Gonzalez. Left to cherish his memory are his lovely wife, Mrs. Juanita Garcia, his...