Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Apr 16, 2010

Rio Hondo Altagracia Sandoval 73, born on February 25, 1937 went to be with the lord on April 16, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Tanis and Viviana Esquivel and brother in law Eli Sandoval. She is survived by her Husband, Elivaldo Juarez Sandoval, Daughter Dolly Gonzalez (Gustavo) of Rio Hondo, E.J. Sandoval (Linda) of Rio Hondo,...

Apr 14, 2010

Harlingen: Dunc Conly, 72, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at his residence in Harlingen. Dunc was born January 4, 1938 in Rodessa, Louisiana to Bud and Rubye Conly.  Dunc attended school in Rodessa and graduated from Rodessa High School.  He graduated from Northwestern Louisiana State University.  Dunc coached football in Shreveport, Louisiana and Galveston, Texas at Ball High School.  ...

Apr 14, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Glenda Miles, 66, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. Glenda was born on October 13, 1943 in Baytown, Texas to Robert and Helen Huwieler. She retired as president of the Sierra Title Company. Glenda enjoyed spending time with family, working, quilting, fishing and sitting on the pier at Arroyo House. She received...

Apr 13, 2010

Rio Hondo- Rogerio R. Rincones , 73 passed away on April 13, 2010, and is now in the warm loving embrace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Mr. Rincones is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Victoria Rincones, and brother; Vitalio Rincones. Mr. Rincones is survived by his wife Dolores H. Rincones, and was a loving father to his...

Apr 12, 2010

Rancho Viejo, TX: Ernest Gene Catlett, 85, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 at his residence. Gene was born on April 11, 1925 in Meridian, Mississippi to Ernest George and Nona Cross Catlett.  He married Mamie Jo (Sandy) Catlett on June 5, 1948 to whom he was married for 53 years. Gene proudly served his country with the U.S....

Apr 10, 2010

Graciela Alatorre Stephens, 53 passed away April 10,2010 in Houston TX. Gracie was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She will be missed by all who loved her. She is preceded in death by Cleofas Alatorre, Maria De La Luz De La Vega, Angelita Robles, Francisco Casas III and Oscar Cisneros III. Survived by her parents, Dalia and...

Apr 8, 2010

Alice Sanders Fuqua, 94, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Alice was born in Wisconsin and moved to Rio Hondo at the age of three.  She graduated from Rio Hondo High School in 1933.  She married George Sanders and had two daughters. Alice is survived by her loving family of daughters, Sue Dowler and Judy...

Apr 7, 2010

Harlingen: John Alexander Abbott, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at his residence. He is survived by his sons, John (“Jack”) Abbott and wife Karen, Mark Abbott and wife, Susan, grandchildren, Heather Adair and husband William of Harlingen, John Abbott, III of San Antonio, Mark (“Mel”) Abbott II of Harlingen, Luke Abbott of Los Angeles, CA, Nathan Abbott and...

Apr 4, 2010

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Mar 28, 2010

Maria Del Carmen Muniz Maria Del Carmen Alayon- Muniz went to be with the lord at the age of 84 on March 28, 2010. She wa born July 9, 1925 to Jesus Osle Alayon and Victoria Alayon- Flores in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus R. Muniz, Daughter, San Juanita Muniz- Alacorta, Brother, Antonio...

Mar 28, 2010

Lee Roy Leal 57, went to be with the lord on March 28, 2010. Lee Roy Leal was born on April 24, 1952. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lupe and Estella Leal. He is survived by his wife, Lucinda C. Leal and his children. Daughters, Roxann Leal of San Benito, Ruby Ann Leal of San Benito. Brother,...

Mar 23, 2010

Mr. Sotero Rosenbaum, 85 of San Benito went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.  Sotero was born on May 22, 1924.  He was preceded in death by his two sons Martin and Rigoberto Rosenbaum. Sotero was a member our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and a member of The Nights of Columbus.  He was a strong...

Mar 23, 2010

Harlingen: Elizabeth Casey, 94, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at her residence in Harlingen. Elizabeth was born in Canada on August 27, 1915 to John and Bridgette Casey.  She moved to San Benito in 1923 and was employed with S.W. Bell Telephone as an operator for 32 years. In 1989, Elizabeth retired and moved to the Golden Palms Retirement...

Mar 22, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Darwin L. Tripp, 81, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Darwin was born February 2, 1929 in Charles City, Iowa to Charles Leo and Julia Tripp.  He attended the University of Iowa for two years and was the previous owner of Charles City Dairy Queen.  He was also the purchasing agent for...

Mar 20, 2010

Mrs. Maria Danache Conde, civic activist and pioneer resident of San Benito, died in her home after a prolonged illness.  She was 95 years old. She was the wife of long-time San Benito businessman, the late Juan H. Conde and the mother of well-known San Benito natives, Juan R. Conde, a former football staff member under University of Texas' Darrell...

Mar 17, 2010

Chrystal Elise Durham Harlingen, TX: Chrystal Elise Durham, 89, peacefully left this world and entered into her Heavenly home on March 17, 2010.  She rejoined her soul mate and life companion Marshall who preceded her to their Heavenly home. She was born on August 1, 1920 in Dayton, TX to William Thomas and Leatrice Loduska Smith. Chrystal was a wonderful...

Mar 16, 2010

Mr. Sotero Rosenbaum, 85 of San Benito went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.  Sotero was born on May 22, 1924.  He was preceded in death by his two sons Martin and Rigoberto Rosenbaum. Sotero was a member our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and a member of The Nights of Columbus.  He was a strong...

Mar 15, 2010

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Mar 14, 2010

Harlingen, TX: Carl Lynn Johnson, Sr., 63, passed away on March 14, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen, TX. Carl was born October 6, 1946 in St. Peter, Minnesota to Carl Edward and Eleanor Ruth Johnson.  After graduation, he attended the University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...