Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jul 25, 2023

Arturo Galvan peacefully passed July 25, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas at sixty-seven years of age. He attended Texas Southmost College and was a valued employee of the U.S. Postal Service where he was employed as a Maintenance Technician. Arturo retired from USPS after thirty-two years of dedicated service.

He was of the Catholic faith and an active...

Jul 25, 2023

Delia Delgado Hernandez, 72, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023 in San Benito, Texas.  She was born to Julian C.  and Anita Delgado on November 12, 1950 in San Benito, Texas.

Delia is preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Anita Delgado; her husband, Alfonso Hernandez Sr.; her son, Julian MTS Hernandez; and sister, Maria...

Jul 20, 2023

Mae Barfield, 88, of Harlingen went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Mae was born May 21, 1935 in Mercedes, TX to Albert and Agnes Krell as the youngest of 5 children.  She was baptized August 9, 1936 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Skokie, IL and confirmed May 15, 1945 at...

Jul 18, 2023

Kenneth Vance Jackson, 93, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Ray Cleon Jackson and Jennie McNiece Jackson on March 20, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kenneth graduated from McNeece State College in Lake Charles, Louisiana with a B.A. in Business Administration.  He proudly served his country in Korea...

Jul 14, 2023

José M. Garcia, 88, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Manuel Garcia Gonzalez and Maria Teresa Santiago Natal on February 19, 1935 in Manatí, Puerto Rico.

He graduated from high school and, after two years of college, he graduated with a degree in accounting.  José worked at the New...

Jul 11, 2023

On July 11, 2023, Dolores (Dodie) Barnes Simmons passed away peacefully in Harlingen, Texas. The daughter of Alvin and Anitha Barnes, Dodie was born on September 21, 1932 in Laguna Vista, Texas and raised in Cuero and Cameron County, Texas. Dodie graduated from San Benito High School and attended Texas Southmost College.   She married Leonard Pierce (L.P.) Simmons Jr....

Jul 3, 2023

Anita Vasquez, a woman of faith and fervor, entered eternal rest on July 3, 2023. Born on May 17, 1938, Anita graced this world with her gentle spirit, and her kindness resonated in all her endeavors.

Anita attended the Church, St. Joseph with an unwavering belief in her Catholic faith. Her devotion was evident in her daily...

Jun 30, 2023

Walter Johnson Holder, 87, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Dr. Carl Bennett Holder and Myrna Johnson Holder on September 15, 1935 in Floydada, Texas.

Walter was a graduate of Texas A & M, class of 1958.  He proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force Reserve.  Walter...

Jun 27, 2023

Love endures in many forms, and it endured in its purest in Reynaldo George Rentería, who passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in his Harlingen home. Reynaldo was born January 28, 1962 to Juan De La Fuente Rentería and Paulina Cerda Rentería, who preceded him in death. Reynaldo is known and will forever...

Jun 27, 2023

Robert Eugene Burley, Jr., of San Benito, Texas, passed away June 27, 2023, after a long illness.

“Rob” was born February 21, 1951, in San Benito to Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Burley, Sr.  Rob graduated San Benito High School and attended Texas A&I University.  He later resided in Harlingen, Texas while he worked as a mechanic...

Jun 25, 2023

Armando Hernandez, 58, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023 in San Benito.  He was born to  Adan Hernandez and Maria Palmira Cantu Hernandez on June 13, 1965 in El Ranchito, Texas.

Armando attended San Benito High School. He was employed by Macs Insulation.

In his leisure time Armando enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time...

Jun 24, 2023

Alma De La Fuente, 64, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to Salome Martínez Jr. and Margarita Sierra Martínez on March 3, 1959 in San Benito, Texas.

Alma was loving, humble, giving, caring, funny, had a sweet smile, a beautiful soul, a heart of gold and was a friend to...

Jun 21, 2023

Our beloved younger sister, Veronica Atkinson (57) passed away at her home in Dallas, TX on June 21, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  Veronica was born in Laredo, TX on March 7, 1966.

She is preceded death by her mother, Consuelo Atkinson and her father, Ernesto Atkinson.

Veronica is survived by her 3 brothers, Rudy...

Jun 20, 2023

Agustina Guadalupe Rivas, 89, peacefully passed from this life in her home, surrounded by loved ones, into the arms of her Savior and Lord on June 20, 2023.  She was born to the late Isidro Gonzalez and Juanita G. Esquivel on August 28, 1933 in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico.

In her early years, Agustina worked as a maid...

Jun 14, 2023

Elida Longoria 98, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 in San Benito, Texas.  Elida was born to the late Abelardo and Sara Garcia.

She was a member of Iglesia Presbiteriana Getsemaní of San Benito.

In her leisure time, Elida enjoyed reading the Bible and singing church hymns.

She is preceded in death...

Jun 11, 2023

Adelaida “Addy” Menchaca 43, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Addy was born to Juan Arturo Menchaca and Susie Aguilar Menchaca on February 4, 1980 in Frankfurt, West Germany.

She was a volunteer for Texas Harm Reduction Alliance in Austin, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her father Juan Arturo...

Jun 6, 2023

Paulita F. Perez, 91 peacefully passed away on June 6, 2023 in Rio Hondo, Texas.  She was born to the late Juan Flores and Rafaela Martinez Flores on March 2, 1932 in Rio Hondo, Texas.

Paulita was a migrant laborer, very independent and the hardest working woman that instilled those values in her children.

“Our...

Jun 4, 2023

Dora C. Garcia entered peacefully into the Lord’s presence and eternal rest on Sunday, June 4, 2023, after 91 years of sharing her light with the world. She was surrounded by her loving family. Dora was born to Gilberto and Epitacia “Pilo” Hinojosa on December 8, 1931, in San Benito, Texas.

She is preceded in death by...

Jun 3, 2023

Vicky passed away in Weslaco, TX on Saturday June 3, 2023. The cause of death was cancer… but she fought the fight till the very end. She was a true believer in Jesus Christ and we know that Vicky is in the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Born on January 14, 1954 in Abilene, TX to...

Jun 3, 2023

Laurel John Haas, 87, peacefully passed away on June 3, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born to the late John Haas and Esther Scandridge Haas on November 11, 1935 on a farm in Ladora, Iowa.

Laurel was a 1954 graduate of Marengo High School in Marengo, Iowa. He joined the U.S. Army in October 1954 and...