Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Frances V. Hoffman
Jun 12, 2010
Oklahoma City, OK/Harlingen, TX: Frances V. Hoffman, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2010 in Quinton, Oklahoma. Frances was born July 2, 1919 in Anna, Illinois to William and Maggie Verble. She attended high school in Anna, Illinois and along with her husband; B.W. owned and operated Dixie Cream Donut Shop in Harlingen. She was a member of the...
Doris F. Russell
Jun 11, 2010
Harlingen: Doris Francis Birdsong Russell, 82, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Doris was born on March 29, 1928 in Dike, Texas to Chester and Callie Birdsong. She grew up in and around the East Texas area and graduated from Mr. Vernon High School in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Doris was a longtime resident...
Rita Tanberg
Jun 8, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Rita Maxine Staton Tanberg was born at home in Combes, Texas, to Eula Lee Garrett Staton and Wilmer Thomas Staton on September 24, 1930. Rita loved growing up with her twin brothers in the small, tight-knit community of Combes. She attended Dishman Elementary, Vernon Junior High, and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1948. In November 1949 the...
Donald W. Rauls
Jun 6, 2010
San Benito: Donald W. Rauls, 89, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at his residence in San Benito, TX. Donald was born on August 8, 1920 in Fond Du Lac, WI to William N. and Flossie S. Rauls. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a Quality Control Rep. with the Defense Department after his...
Ruth L. Allen
Jun 6, 2010
Harlingen: Ruth L. Allen, 92, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Veranda Nursing Home. Ruth was a former resident of The Palms Retirement Center in Harlingen and before that lived in Pueblo, CO. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer C. Allen and her son, Orville “Sonny” Allen. Ruth is survived by her sister, Virginia Worley...
Thomas S. Bailey
May 29, 2010
Harlingen: Thomas S. Bailey, 88, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at his residence in Harlingen. Thomas was born in Sharon, PA on February 9, 1922 to parents, Thomas J. and Susie B. Bailey. He graduated and received a B.S. Degree from Purdue University. While at Purdue he met his wife, Marjorie, and they were married September 20, 1942. He...
Leon May
May 28, 2010
Harlingen: Leon Wayne May, Sr. passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 27, 2010. Leon was born September 6, 1935, in Pampa, Texas to Kit and Frances Beatrice May. He was the youngest of their six children. His parents, two brothers, Gene May, Kit Martin May, and sister, Jeannine May Cradit preceded Leon in death. Left to remember his...
Marcia Keller
May 27, 2010
El Paso/Harlingen, TX: Marcia Keller passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at her residence in El Paso, TX. Marcia was born July 29, 1954 in Limestone, Maine to Major Charles Vernon Keller (USAF Ret.) of Illinois and Eula Mae “Tiny” Keller of Arkansas. Marcia was the youngest of their four children. After attending Irvin High School, Marcia attended the...
Maria De los Santos Tovar
May 23, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Maria de los Santos de Tovar, passed away to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Maria was born on October 10, 1920. Her parents were Estanislao de Leon and San Juana Aguilar. Maria is survived by her children, Ofelia Tovar, Edmond, Oklahoma, Hilda T. Parker (Donald Gene), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Delia T. Hernandez, (Jose Angel)...
Dennis J. Cosenza
May 23, 2010
Harlingen, TX: Dennis John Cosenza, 69, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at his residence. Dennis was born December 7, 1940 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Camillo F. and Norine R. Cosenza. He attended Bloom High School in Bloom Township, Illinois and proudly served his country with the United States Army and the Army Reserves. Dennis had an extensive...
Betty Jane Baerlin
May 21, 2010
Harlingen: Betty Jane “BJ’ Baerlin, 86, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. BJ was born November 14, 1924 in Bryan, Ohio to Walter and Alice Albright. She graduated from Bryan High School in Bryan, Ohio. BJ enjoyed traveling, sewing and playing bingo. She was active with the HOST program in Harlingen teaching reading classes. She...
Sharon Kay Cole
May 15, 2010
San Benito, Texas: Sharon Kay Cole, 70, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Sharon was born October 8, 1939 in Oelwein, Iowa to Dale and Ruth Wolfe. She graduated from Oelwein Community High School and married Kenneth B. Cole on December 6, 1968. Together they owned and operated Oelwein Specialty Company. Sharon was a...
JOSE GARCIA JR
May 14, 2010
Joe Garcia Jr. was welcomed by the loving embrace of our Lord on May 14, 2010. Mr. Garcia is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Emma Garcia. He is survived by his wife Beatrice O. Garcia (married 37 years), children; Bernadette A Garcia, Rebecca Y. Garcia, and Jose Adriel Garcia III. Grandchildren; Araceli R. Castillo, Lydia L. Castillo,...
