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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Ricardo Gonzales
Mar 12, 2010
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Wilbert A. Shanks
Mar 11, 2010
Harlingen: Wilbert “Bonnie” A. Shanks, 86, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, March 11, 2010 forever to rest and rejoice with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bonnie was born on December 26, 1923 in Brownsville, TX to Angus and Viola Shanks. He enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17. After receiving his boot training in...
Tyree H. Gibson
Mar 11, 2010
La Feria, TX: Tyree Howard “T.H.” Gibson, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Harlingen Medical Center. Tyree was born March 10, 1929 in Flemington, MO to Norman and Mary K. Gibson. T.H. graduated from Houstonia High School of Houstonia, MO in 1946 and then proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force. He was a life-long...
Hortencia S. Garza
Mar 10, 2010
San Benito, TX: Hortencia S. Garza entered into eternal rest on March 10, 2010 surrounded by all her loving children. She has entered into eternal rest with her loved ones awaiting her presence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Solia Sosa; sister, Oralia Gonzalez; brothers, Lupe Sosa and Hilberto Sosa; and son, Israel Garza. Hortencia is...
Vicenta A. Perez
Mar 4, 2010
San Benito, TX: Funeral services will be held at San Benito Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito. Please leave a memory or condolence at www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com for the Perez Family. Arrangements are under direction of San Benito Funeral Home, San Benito, TX. You are using...
Jacqueline Z. Grantham
Mar 4, 2010
San Benito, TX: Jacqueline “Jackie” Grantham, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010. Jackie was born October 19, 1937 in East Saint Louis, Illinois. She is survived by her twin daughters, Sheila and Sharon; one son, Billy Mashburn; one brother, Herschel Hudson; eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Jackie was preceded in death by her...
Wallace Cathcart Athey
Mar 3, 2010
Harlingen/San Benito: Wallace Cathcart Athey born on November 2, 1920, in Cleveland, Ohio to Gerald and Genevieve Athey, third of six children, Wallace died peacefully at his home in San Benito surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 3. Wallace is survived by his wife of 16 years Virginia, son Wally & Kathleen (Phoenix, AZ), daughter Beverly & Ross...
Tommy L. Graham
Mar 1, 2010
Harlingen: Tommy L. Graham born August 15, 1943 in Harlingen, TX passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 1, 2010. Tommy is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carole; son, Jack Graham, his wife, Cynthia of Brownsville; daughter, USAF Captain Sherry Graham, currently serving in Afghanistan; her husband, USAF Captain Blane Neufeld, stationed at Tinker AFB, OK;...
Winona Dee-Bakken
Mar 1, 2010
Rancho Viejo, TX: Winona Dee-Bakken passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010 at her residence. Winona was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 17, 1919. She graduated from Loyola University with a Degree in Nursing and later a Degree in Special Education from Northwestern University. Winona served in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II and was stationed at...
Samuel M. Gasaway
Feb 28, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Samuel Gasaway, 20, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at his residence. Samuel was born October 27, 1989 in Charleston, SC to Michael and Becky Gasaway. He was member of Christian Fellowship Church in Harlingen and had recently enlisted with U.S. Marine Corps. Samuel enjoyed playing the guitar and other insturments. He was preceded death by his...
Larace"Larry" W. Clark
Feb 27, 2010
Harlingen: Larace “Larry” W. Clark, 88, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Larry was born on May 15, 1921 in Rusk, TX to Bernard Floyd and Winnie Mae Clark. He graduated in 1938 as Valedictorian of his class from Tarkington Prairie, Texas. He then served in the US Air Force as a pilot from 1942...
Maria Trevino Nunez
Feb 24, 2010
Maria Trevino Nunez was born on May 25, 1919, she passed away on Wednesday February 24, 2010. She was the widow of Mr. Roman Nunez Sr. who passed away on June 23, 2009. She is survived by Rolando (Velma) Nunez, Romeo (Manuela) Nunez, Roel (Alicia) Nunez and Rogelio (Elma) Nunez. Also surviving are her five (5) grandchildren and six (6)...
Wayne W. Emanuel
Feb 24, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Wayne W. Emanuel, 78, passed away on February 24, 2010 at local nursing home. Wayne was born June 2, 1931 in Boone County, IL to Edward and Mildred Emanuel. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in San Benito, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Belvidere, IL, Jaycees, Moose, Elks, and Lions Club. Wayne enjoyed boating and working...
Nina Dunlap
Feb 21, 2010
La Feria: Nina Jean Dunlap, 80, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Harlingen. Nina was born on March 17, 1929 in Utopia, TX to Sylvester and Emma Mazurek. She was Valedictorian of her high school class at Utopia, TX in 1946. Nina had many interest, but her most treasured one’s were traveling to many...
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