Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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Oct 8, 2009

Harlingen, Texas: John W. Schoen, 37, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family after his battle with colon cancer. John was born May 6, 1972 in Provo, Utah to Robert A. and Janet W. Schoen. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas State University and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy...

Oct 6, 2009

Oct 6, 2009

San Benito: Dr. Howard E. (Skip) Tewell, III, 55, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009. Skip was born and raised in Harlingen, TX. Then he moved with his family to College Station, TX and attended high school at College Station Consolidated ISD.  He participated in track and football in high school.  In 1972, he met and started dating Nancy Beltrand...

Oct 5, 2009

Harlingen, TX: Lowell Benson Cox, 75, passed away Monday, October 5, 2009 at his residence in Harlingen. Lowell was born in Neosho, MO on September 24, 1934 to Robert and Lucille Cox.  He was a graduate of Neosho High School and served in the U.S. Army for 5 ½ years until his honorable discharge.  He was also a member of...

Sep 30, 2009

Sep 28, 2009

Laguna Vista, TX: Adasa Hall, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen surrounded by family. Adasa was born December 22, 1927 in Sodus, New York to Royal B. Ingerson and Charlotte VanBorke Ingerson.  She graduated from Sodus Central High School and married Edward Hall on February 1, 1951. Her most cherished...

Sep 28, 2009

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Sep 22, 2009

Nannie B. Roberts, 93, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Harlingen Nursing Center. Nannie was born on March 29, 1916 in McAlester, Oklahoma to D.G. and Nettie Anderson.  She had been a resident of the Rio Hondo, San Benito and Harlingen area since 1944.  She also was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Harlingen. Nannie is survived...

Sep 15, 2009

McAllen, TX: Maria Dolores Lara/Falcon was born Maria Dolores Agado on June 21, 1920 in San Benito, Texas and died on September 15, 2009 in McAllen at the age of 89.  She was married to Aurelio A. Lara, who preceded her in death, and had four boys: Aurelio Leo (Elizabeth) Lara, Jorge A. Lara, Rolando A. Lara, and Jose Luis...

Sep 9, 2009

Brownsville, TX: Forest Lee Maddy, 74, passed away on September 9, 2009, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joan (Redmond) Maddy; his children Faith Maddy, Brian Maddy, and Mark Maddy; his grandchildren Kaylee Davis Maddy and Ethan Maddy; and thirteen nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...

Sep 9, 2009

Harlingen, TX: Samuel Cutter Carter, Jr., M.D. died Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at the age of 92.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Eva Meador Carter on March 20, 2009. Dr. Carter is survived by his children, Samuel Cutter Carter, III, daughter Isabelle “Cissy” Carter Rotter Duane and her husband, Pat Duane of Houston, and...

Sep 1, 2009

Aug 30, 2009

San Antonio/Harlingen, TX: Santiago “Jimmy” Cortez, Jr., 36, entered into rest on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at his residence in San Antonio. Jimmy was born on November 29, 1972 in San Benito, Texas to Santiago M. Cortez and Olga Villafranca Cortez.  He was employed with Sergio’s Hair Salon for 4 years and had been a hairdresser since the age 15. ...

Aug 30, 2009

Harlingen, TX: Antonio “Tony” Quiroz, 52, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Harlingen Medical Center. Tony was born September 29, 1956 in Harlingen, TX to Ovidio A. and Francisca Quiroz.  He was employed as a supervisor with the Baptist Children and Family Services and was member of Iglesia Lirio de los Valles in Harlingen. Tony was preceded in...

Aug 25, 2009

Harlingen: Kizzie Ella Curry Gray, 91, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.  She was born February 11, 1918 in New Market, Alabama to Luke and Louella Curry.  Kizzie married W.J. (Bill) Gray on December 22, 1934. Kizzie is survived by her son, Harold Gray; daughters, Betty Eilers, Rosemary Strong and Billie...

Aug 23, 2009

Harlingen, TX: Robert Edward Powelson, 54, passed away August 23, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Robert was born September 26, 1954 in Mason, Michigan to William Robert and Betty Jean Powelson.  He attended Okemos High School and was a member of the United Brethren Church. Robert enjoyed fishing, golf and family. He was preceded in death by his father,...