Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Forest Lee Maddy
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...
Antonio "Tony" Quiroz
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...
Santiago "Jimmy" Cortez, Jr.
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. ...
Kizzie Ella Gray
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...
Robert Edward Powelson
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,...
Elsie May Russ
Aug 21, 2009
Harlingen, TX: Elsie May Russ, 91, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009 at La Hacienda Nursing Center. Elsie was born May 19, 1918 in Gnadenhutten, Ohio to Grant Huebner and Ruth Moore Plotts. She was a resident of Harlingen, TX and a former resident of Massillon, Ohio. Elsie loved family, friends, golfing, gardening, entertaining and traveling. Her kindness and zest...
Barbara Jean Kobel
Aug 16, 2009
South Padre Island, TX: Barbara Jean Zenk Kobel, 69, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009 at her residence on South Padre Island, TX. Barbara was a former resident of Naperville, IL and Crystal Lake, IL. She has been a resident of South Padre Island, TX for the past 22 years where she operated and owned with her husband the Coral...
Clifford Hobbs, Jr.
Aug 10, 2009
Harlingen, TX: Clifford Hobbs, Jr., 81, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Clifford was born August 9, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to Clifford and Bertha Hobbs. He graduated form East St. Louis High School and married Jean Jordan December 9, 1950. Clifford proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during...
Leslie Paul Francis
Aug 9, 2009
Harlingen, TX: Leslie Paul Francis passed away peacefully on August 9, 2009, in Harlingen, Texas. He is survived by his loving children, Leslie Francis Craighead of Reno, NV; Ann Francis Miller of Kansas City, MO; Paul Sanders Francis of Houston, TX and Martha Francis Lodigiani of San Jose de Mayo, Uruguay; their spouses Whitney F. Miller, Sabra S. Francis, Roberto...
Byron H. Gasaway
Aug 8, 2009
Harlingen, TX: Byron H. Gasaway, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at his residence. Byron was born March 24, 1929 in Cushing, OK to Hugh and Patricia Gasaway. He received an Associates Degree from Santa Ana College and proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps during WW II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. Byron retired after...
Iola June Swanson Lloyd
Aug 3, 2009
Harlingen: Iola June Swanson Lloyd, 82, passed away August 3, 2009 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Iola was born June 9, 1927 to Alfred and Emma Swanson of Harlingen. She married Johnnie C. Swanson on May 31, 1947. Iola worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone in the beginning of her career and retired in a manager position on March...
Ruth L. Zurlinden
Aug 3, 2009
Harlingen, TX: Ruth L. Zurlinden, 89, peacefully left this earth to be with her Lord on Monday, August 3, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born September 11, 1919 in Amity, Illinois to Chris and Lena Tesch. She attended Cornell Community High School and enjoyed needlepoint and crochet. Ruth was preceded in death by her...
Antoinette Moss Harkrider
Aug 3, 2009
Antoinette Brite Moss Harkrider Harlingen, TX: Antoinette Harkrider, 96, went to be with Our Lord on Monday, August 3, 2009. She was born in Del Rio, Texas, on Holy Thursday, March 20, 1913 to Anna Griner and Dan Henry Brite. She was predeceased by her husband of 30 years, Herbert Moss, Jr. in 1968; a grandson Scott Dale Adair in...
Dorothy M. Csabi
Aug 2, 2009
Harlingen, TX: Dorothy (Dot) M. Csabi, 88, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009 at her residence in Harlingen. Dorothy was born on October 18, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a former resident of Detroit, Michigan and had been a resident of Harlingen since 1988. She is survived by her husband, Robert K. Lemay; children, Susan L. George, William A....
Joann C. Brown
Aug 1, 2009
Harlingen, TX: Joann Caruso Brown, 74, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Harlingen Nursing Center. Joann was born on January 7, 1935 in Alma, Arkansas to Charlie and Millicent Caruso. She attended Harlingen Schools and had a degree in Floristry and Flower arranging. She was a member of the 8th and Harrison Church of Christ. Joann is survived by...
Helen M. Heitshusen
Jul 30, 2009
Harlingen, TX: Helen M. Heitshusen, 87, passed away on July 30, 2009 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. Helen was born December 4, 1921 in Millersburg, Iowa to Wade and Fern King. She had been a resident of the Valley for 20 years and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Harlingen. Helen was preceded in death by her...
Stuart F. Joynt, Jr.
Jul 26, 2009
Buffalo, NY/Ste. Genevieve, MO: Stuart F. Joynt, Jr., 82, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at his residence in Harlingen, Texas. Stuart was born January 24, 1927 in Cambridge, Ohio to Stuart F. Joynt, Sr. and Laura Dersey Joynt. He attended RPI Rensselaer Polytech Institute and was employed as a Metallurgist Engineer with Republic Steel in Buffalo, NY and...
Earl E. Dugan
Jul 24, 2009
Harlingen, TX: Earl E. Dugan, 75, passed away on July 24, 2009 at Harlingen Medical Center. Earl was born September 7, 1933 in Colver, PA to Francis Earl and Mary Dugan. He had an Associates Degree in business and retired from the FAA as an air traffic controller. Earl proudly served his country in the United State Air Force and...
Andres Gonzales
Jul 22, 2009
Andres “Grand Pa Honey” Gonzales San Benito, TX: Andres Gonzales, age 77, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Rafaela R. Gonzales; sons, Richard (Sandra) Gonzales of San Marcos, TX, Andy Gonzales of San Benito, TX; daughters, Lorraine (Daniel) Delgado and Emily Gonzales both of San Benito, TX; grandchildren, Stevie...
