Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Aug 24, 2023

Armando Montoya 31, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023 in San Benito, Texas. He was born to Rey David Montoya Sr., and Susana Montoya  on January 11, 1992 in Harlingen, Texas.

In his leisure time, Armando enjoyed barbequing and spending time with his family.

Left to treasure his memory are his parents, Rey David...

Aug 22, 2023

Guy Younger Anderson (89) passed from this life to life everlasting on Tuesday August 22, 2023, at his home. Guy was born on October 7, 1933, in Friday, Texas and was the youngest son of Earl B. Anderson and Althea Hayes Anderson. On August 30, 1952, Guy married Marilyn Lucille Wilson. They were blessed with six children and were...

Aug 21, 2023

Judith Elaine Hicks Long was born July 17, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She died August 21, 2023 in her home in Harlingen, Texas of congestive heart failure. She was 79 years old.  Judy was the only child of Lettie Marie Hamlin and Weldon Orville Hicks of Seminole, Oklahoma.

She was a graduate of Central High School in...

Aug 21, 2023

The Lord has called Zifa Z. Esparza to her eternal resting place where she will join her husband Dionicio, her brothers Saul and Joe, and her mother and father Severa and Jose Pedro Zayas. Zifa was born in Brownsville, Texas on June 15, 1932 and passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on August 21, 2023.

She...

Aug 20, 2023

Patrick Allen Hughes 42, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Michael and Sylvia Hughes on October 14, 1980 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Patrick attended TSTC where he studied culinary arts.  He was a youth minister and worked for several local churches.

Left to treasure Patrick’s memory are his...

Aug 20, 2023

Geraldine L. Dusek, 93, of Rio Hondo, Texas passed away on August 20, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert L. Dusek.

Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Denise (Matthew) McCarthy of San Benito, Texas; granddaughters, Heather (Trey) Aley of Victoria, Texas, Lynann (Lance) Schmidt of Taft, Texas and Dr. Whitney McCarthy...

Aug 20, 2023

Daniel Lee Nagy, 71, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Betsaida; daughters, Rachel Nagy, Sarah Nagy, Rebekah Desai (Nayan); stepdaughters, Sarah Nichols (Patrick), Heide Davis, Christina Stamler (Timothy); stepson, Hunter Virkus; and brothers, Richard Nagy (Linda) and Michael Nagy (Sally).

Daniel was preceded in death by...

Aug 17, 2023

Ernesto Tamez Sr. 92, passed away peacefully August 17, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to the late Genaro Villarreal Tamez and Camila Gonzalez Tamez on September 9, 1930 in Postas Blancas, Texas.

Ernesto worked as a farmer and later went on to become a mechanic. He was a catholic and taught his children the importance...

Aug 15, 2023

Muril May Haynes 97, passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2023. She was born to John Henry Brown and Callie Ridings Brown on December 4, 1925 in Troy, Texas. Muril work for the Harlingen School District and retired after 40 years of dedicated service.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Callie...

Aug 13, 2023

Patricia Lorraine Williams Speer was born November 25, 1929, to Thomas Read Williams and Jimmie Davis Williams. She was one of the first babies born in the newly built Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas. Patricia passed away August 13, 2023 in Harlingen at the age of 93.

Patricia grew up in Harlingen and as a teenager...

Aug 11, 2023

Porfirio Trevino Sr. 94, passed away peacefully August 11, 2023 in Rio Hondo, Texas. He was born to the late Lauro Trevino and Lucinda Perales Trevino on July 1, 1929 in Rio Hondo, Texas.

Porfirio worked and retired as a foreman for CPL.   He was of the Catholic faith and was member of St. Theresa Catholic Church...

Aug 9, 2023

Livia “Libby” Tidwell left this world to go to heaven on August 9, 2023. Libby was born on May 23, 1937, the second of four children to Jesus and Enriqueta Garcia in Mercedes, Texas. Libby competed in numerous sports while attending Mercedes High School, where she graduated in 1956. Libby became the first member of her family to graduate...

Aug 7, 2023

Juan Antonio Ovalle 66, passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas.  He was born to Antonio and Minerva Ovalle on December 31, 1956 in Harlingen, Texas.

Juan was a good friend to all the family from the youngest to the oldest and everyone in-between.  He was born with an innate drive to help anyone in need.  He learned...

Aug 7, 2023

Ruby Lee Garza passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023 in Houston, Texas at sixty-six years of age. She was born to the late Henry and Noemi Plata Ybarra on October 10, 1956 in San Benito, Texas.

Ruby attended San Benito High School. She was a valued employee of the Cameron County Health Department for thirty-eight years....

Aug 4, 2023

Alfonso Hernandez Jr, 48, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Al was born October 5, 1974, to Alfonso and Delia Hernandez in San Benito, Texas. He was the oldest of 3 children and known to his family as “Rookie.” His friends knew him as Al or Fonzie...

Aug 3, 2023

Roberto L. Gonzalez Sr., 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted wife, honored sons, and precious grandchildren on August 3, 2023, in Austin, Texas after his valiant and courageous battle with stage four stomach cancer. Roberto was born on February 12, 1943, to Guadalupe Gonzalez Sr. and Maria Del Roble Lugo Gonzalez in Brownsville, Texas and resided, for...

Aug 2, 2023

Claude Edward Haynes, 82, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023, in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Fred and Elsie Haynes on December 18, 1940, in Harlingen, where he lived most of his life.

He proudly served his country in Korea as an Army Specialist (E-4).  He worked in the weight industry for most of his...

Aug 1, 2023

Joe David (Jody) Johnson died August 1, 2023, at home in Pipe Creek, Texas following a brief battle with cancer.  Jody was born to Ross Delbert Johnson and Mary Elizbeth (Haggard) Johnson on August 30, 1957, in Harlingen, Texas.

He graduated from Harlingen High School. Jody spent most of his life working in sales and later became...

Jul 30, 2023

Monserrato Padilla Jr., 66, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 in San Benito.  He was born to Monserrato Padilla Sr. and Maria Elia Padilla on January 10, 1957 in Victoria, Texas.

Monserrato attended and graduate from San Benito High School. He worked for San Benito School District in the Maintenance Department for 20 years.

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Jul 26, 2023

Francisco Cardona peacefully passed away July 26, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas at sixty years of age. He was born to Francisco Cardona and Natividad Vasquez Acosta on May 7, 1963 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Francisco was a high school graduate and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a martial arts instructor specializing in karate....