Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

May 26, 2009

Delia de la Rosa: San Antonio/Harlingen: Delia Martinez de la Rosa, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodolfo de la Rosa and her brother, Ben Martinez Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Coco Martinez, son-in-law,...

May 20, 2009

Frank Ford Shield, Jr. Palm Valley, TX Frank Shield, 84 passed away Wednesday night with his family at his side. Frank was born on September 9, 1924 in Graham, Texas to Frank Shield and Hortense Shield.  Frank went to college at Texas Tec where he met his bride, Mary Lou of 57 years.  She preceded him in death July 4th...

May 17, 2009

Philip J. Fox, age 75, of San Benito, Texas and Addison Township, Michigan, formerly of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 in Harlingen, Texas, after a brief battle with cancer. Phil was born July 3, 1933 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Robert Fox and Margaretta (Haughton) Fox Moore.  He graduated from Mt. Clemens High School in 1951. ...

May 17, 2009

Pauline Virginia Rettinger Coston Rio Hondo/Harlingen, TX: Pauline “Polly” Coston, surrounded by her loving family, crossed the River Jordon on Sunday, May 17, 2009 and joined her beloved husband and daughter and a host of others gone before her to begin her long-awaited eternal life with Jesus. A quiet Southern belle from the rolling green hills of Virginia, Polly was...

May 16, 2009

Harlingen: Raymond Eugene Lewis, 76, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 16, 2009. Raymond was born on October 28, 1932 to Jesse and Anne Lewis in Beachfork, WV.  He married Lorraine McIntyre in 1986 in Las Vegas. After being discharged from the Navy in 1952, he traveled to Detroit, MI to visit a sister and took a job...

May 9, 2009

Dateline: Harlingen: Ray F. Burns, 92, passed away on May 9, 2009 in Houston, Texas.  Ray was born to Oyer and Nora Burns on September 11, 1916 in Tyler, Texas.  He and his family moved to the Harlingen area in 1920. Ray married Wynelle Jones on August 24, 1935. Ray was the store manager of the submarine tender U.S.S. Proteus...

Apr 30, 2009

Harlingen, TX: Dr. Walter Edwards, 85, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Walter was born March 27, 1924 in Cleburne, Texas.  He attended and graduated from the Cleburne High School and then went on to attend TCU on a music scholarship. Walter also attended and graduated from Baylor Medical School in Houston....

Apr 29, 2009

Loyd J. McNeil Palm Valley, TX: Loyd J. McNeil, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at his residence. Loyd was born June 16, 1919 in Troy, Texas to Lewis Clifford McNeil and Annie Margaret Gregory.  He attended Military Aviation and Flight School up to the level of  aircraft instructor and Flight Chief, the rest was school of Hard...

Apr 22, 2009

Apr 21, 2009

Harlingen: Jeannine Elkins, 73, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Jeannine was born on May 21, 1935 in Takoma Park, MD to Howard and Adeline Zook.  She had been a resident of Harlingen for many years and attended the First Baptist Church.  She loved making her jewelry, loved her cats and could always be found...

Apr 19, 2009

Mike Wardlow Houston, TX: Michael Dean Wardlow, 60, went to be with Jesus Christ early Sunday morning, April 19, 2009 in Houston, Texas.  He was born August 27, 1948 in Harlingen, Texas to T.J. and Fannie Wardlow.  He graduated from La Feria High School and attended Pan American University. He had lived most of his adult life in Houston working...

Apr 16, 2009

Harlingen, TX: Beverly Jane Leimon, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 16, 2009. Beverly was born on July 16, 1923 in Lebanon, Ohio to Raymond and Eva Gage.  She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio where she at the age of 12 met her future husband, John.  They married on April 26, 1945.  Beverly came to the Valley...

Apr 10, 2009

Harlingen, TX: Alfred (Al) Roosevelt Magouirk entered into eternal rest on Good Friday, April 10, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1933 in Hale Center, Texas to Horace and Hattie Magouirk. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Combes. Alfred served in the United States Army. He retired as sales supervisor...

Apr 10, 2009

Laguna Vista, TX: Robert E. Krebs, 86, passed away on April 10, 2009 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, TX. Robert was born August 4, 1922 in Shippensburg, PA to Leslie C. Krebs and Anna E. Kline.  Robert attended Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA and received a B.S. in 1948; he then attended the Western Maryland College in Westminster, MD and...

Apr 9, 2009

Harlingen, TX: Kenneth M. Weyand, 92, passed away on April 9, 2009 at Golden Palms Nursing Center. Kenneth was born November 21, 1916 in Peru, Illinois to Bernard and Florence Greiner Weyand.  He graduated from L –P Township H.S. in 1935 and married Christine H. Furar July 26, 1941 in St. Roch’s Catholic Church in La Salle, Illinois. Kenneth served...

Apr 9, 2009

Elsie Dietz Weber Harlingen: Elsie Weber was born March 31, 1912 and was made a child of God when she was baptized as an infant. On April 9, 2009 the promise of eternal life was fulfilled to her. Elsie Weber was born in San Antonio, TX the eldest daughter of eight children born to Theo and Clara Dietz.  The family...

Apr 8, 2009

Harlingen: Thora Breedlove Newman, 88, passed away on April 8, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen. Thora was born December 11, 1920 in Tupelo, OK to Elam Clay and Lula Scott Breedlove. She attended Texas Southmost Jr. College and was employed by Rio Grande Savings and Loan and San Benito Bank and Trust. Thora was a faithful member...

Apr 8, 2009

Rio Hondo, TX: Alice Mary Jo Hedgecock, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. She was a lifelong resident of Rio Hondo, Texas where she enjoyed gardening, bird watching, crafting and family. She was preceded by her parents Ivan & Emma Cockrell and brother, Don Cockrell. She is survived by her husband, Pete Edward...

Apr 7, 2009

Harlingen, TX: Dorothy Elizabeth West, 88, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at McAllen Medical Center. She was born December 15, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Florence Buehner. Dorothy attended Catholic School, and then worked as a bookkeeper for Fisher Bodies in Cleveland until 1944 when she came to Rio Hondo to marry Robert “Bob” West. ...

Mar 30, 2009

Harlingen: John A. Moothart, 80, passed away Monday, March 30, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. John was born on January 20, 1929 in Brownsville, Texas to Warden and Marjorie Moothart.  He moved to Harlingen in 1933 and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1945.  He then attended and graduated from Baylor University with a Business and Law Degree.  John...