Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Dorothy Eleanor Leffelman
Jul 27, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Dorothy Eleanor Leffelman, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Harlingen, TX. Eleanor was born April 14, 1928 in Morgan County, IL to John Eugene Cooper and Essie Pearl Roach Cooper. She attended Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL. Eleanor was a member of the First Christian Church in Harlingen, TX and enjoyed playing the piano. She...
Belinda Annette Puga
Jul 23, 2010
San Benito Belinda Annette Puga, 20, born on November 13, 1989, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2010. She is preceded in death by her aunt, Barbra Farias. She is survived by her parents Jesse and Belinda Puga, brother and sisters, Sergio (Esther) Puga of California, Crystal Farias Puga and Nicollete Puga. Grandmothers Olga Puga and Toni...
Gamaliel Olvera
Jul 21, 2010
Gamaliel Olvera, 80, of San Benito went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. His pastimes included collecting antique model cars and dancing and listening to Mexican folk music. He was friendly to all he met. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 59 years, his children and all his friends. He is preceded in...
MINERVA PEDRAZA
Jul 21, 2010
Minerva Pedraza, 62, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Rogerio and Maria H. Pedraza and a nephew, Rudy Pedraza.Jr, She is survived by her brothers and sister, Rodolfo (Emilia ) Pedraza of Lewisville, TX. Rogerio (Josepha) Pedraza, Jr. of Denton TX, Delia Pedraza of San Benito, TX, Robert...
H. William Card
Jul 18, 2010
Harlingen, Texas: H. William “Bill” Card Jr. of Harlingen, TX, passed into heaven on July 18, 2010, God’s good and faithful servant. Bill was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 3, 1922. He grew up in California before beginning a life of dedicated service to his country through his tour of duty in the Marine Corps. Bill Card enlisted...
Angelita L. Lozano
Jul 17, 2010
Harlingen, Texas: Angelita L. Lozano, 92, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Angelita was born January 12, 1918 in Harlingen, Texas to Manuel Longoria and Guadalupe Garza Longoria. She was self-employed as a beautician from 1935 to 1985. Angelita was member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Harlingen and enjoyed sewing, gardening, and going...
Jose A. Suarez
Jul 11, 2010
Jose Angel Suarez, 100, a long time resident of San Benito, went to be with our lord on July 11, 2010. He was born October 2, 1909, in San Pedro, TX to Esteban Suarez, Sr. and Guadalupe Tapia. Jose Angel was a veteran of World War II and often remembered his time in the military, the places he traveled to,...
Dana Paige McMurray
Jul 11, 2010
Harlingen/Houston: Dana Paige Labar McMurray, 43, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 at a hospital in Galveston, Texas after an unexpected end due to complications caused by Liver disease. Dana Paige was born February 27, 1967 and was the youngest daughter of Wayne and Janice Labar. As a child she was always smiling and made friends with everyone she met. ...
Margaret Magdalena
Jul 8, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Margaret “Nana” Magdalena was born on November 8, 1913 in Crystal, West Virginia. She was known to Harlingen citizens as the friendly florist at Pletchers Flower Shop. Margaret was the co-owner of Pletchers for many years. Margaret and her husband were long-time member of Harlingen Elks Lodge. She was a proud member of the Harlingen Does for over...
Tina Burton Hamper
Jul 8, 2010
Harlingen: Tina Mary Burton Hamper, 56, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Sunshine Haven Hospice in Olmito, Texas. Tina was born and raised in Weslaco. Her parents were Julian and Dotti Burton who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Weslaco High School in 1972 and then joined her mother to own and operate the Burton School of...
Wm. David Heavin
Jul 6, 2010
Ingram/San Benito, TX: Wm. David Heavin, 61, passed away on July 6, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen surrounded by his family. David was born April 12, 1949 in Houston, Texas to William H. and Doris J. Heavin. He graduated from Cypress Fairbanks High School in Houston and attended the University of Houston. Always the consummate entrepreneur, David owned an...
CESAR ROMERO
Jul 4, 2010
Cesar Romero,49 went to be with the lord on July 4, 2010. He was born in San Benito, TX on June 29, 1961. He is preceded in death by his Mother Minerva Romero, Brother Jesus Romero Jr. and his Wife Florita Vega. He is survived by his children Jesus Edward Romero, Anthony Joe Romero, Joe Daniel Romero and Damian Romero....
John B. Carey
Jul 4, 2010
Harlingen, TX: John B. Carey, Sr. born November 5, 1918 in Fort Collins, CO to Lester John and Lilly Wynans Carey and passed away on July 4, 2010 at Harlingen Medical Center. He moved his family to Harlingen in 1942 where he was employed by the E.J. Waitman Co. as a sheet metal worker. John founded Carey Sheet Metal Shop...
Marina Mion
Jun 29, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Marina Mion, 86, passed away at her residence on June 29, 2010. Marina was born in Fanna, Italy on March 26, 1924 to Albert and Elizebetta Roman. Marina along with her family owned and operated Mion Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Co., Inc. She was a volunteer at Valley Baptist Medical Center for 30 years, a member of the...
Lorene A. Meyners
Jun 29, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Lorene A. Meyners, 87, passed away on June 29, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen. She was born to the late Santos Armand Valdez, Jr. and Agnes Eguia Valdez in Brownsville on September 21, 1922. Lorene graduated from Weslaco High School in 1940 and was married for 48 years to the late Frank A. Meyners. While growing...
Dr Robert O. Collier
Jun 23, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Dr. Robert Oran Collier, 65, passed away June 23, in Harlingen. A long-time resident of Harlingen, he had a psychiatry practice serving the Valley area for more than 30 years. Dr. Collier was born January 5, 1945 in Hallettsville, Texas to Oran W. and Ellyn M. Collier. He spent his earliest years in Nicaro, Cuba, where his dad...
George M. Villarreal
Jun 21, 2010
Mission, San Benito George M. Villarreal of Mission, TX went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2010 at the age of 88. George was born in San Benito, TX on April 13, 1922 to Francisco “Pachi” Villarreal and Catherine Mendoza Villarreal. He is preceded in death by his brothers Alberto, Crisanto, Francisco, Johnny and Roberto Villarreal. Sisters Margarita...
Tomas Flores
Jun 21, 2010
Tomas Flores Jr., 47 is now in the loving embrace of our Lord. He is survived by his parents; Tomas Sr. and Rafaela Flores, Wife; Georgina Flores, Children; Adriana, Anizza, and Tomas Flores III. Brother and Sisters; Yolanda( Hector) Castaneda, Bella (Juan) Bedolla, Miriam (Brian) Rudy, and Hugo (Melissa) Flores, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers; Cesar B. Martinez, Elfego...
