Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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

Mar 15, 2010

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...

Mar 12, 2010

You are using an outdated web browser that does not support this video. Your browser does not support this video format. You should be able to view it in Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer. $(document).ready(function(){ if ( false === supports_h264_baseline_video() ) { $("#vdfmtnt").show(); $("#vidplyr1").hide(); } });

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 4, 2010

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

Feb 27, 2010

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...

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)...