Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 9, 2008

Palm Valley, Texas: Mary Louise “Mazie” Irby passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, September 9 at the age of 87.  Mazie was born on May 14, 1921 in Mercedes, Texas and was the daughter of Lot and Louise Johnston. A graduate of Weslaco High School class of 1939, Mazie went to marry Edward Banks Irby, of Mercedes in 1942....

Sep 7, 2008

San Benito, TX: Louella “June” Boomgaard, age 67, passed away September 7th at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas from complications of heart and lung disease. She was preceded in death by her daughter Romana and her sister Janice. June is survived by her husband of 39 years David Boomgaard; her daughters, Robin Able and Janis Sny; her sister, Eleanor...

Sep 2, 2008

Lettie Yvonne Moseley Harlingen, TX: Yvonne Moseley, 86, passed away September 2, 2008 at her residence in Harlingen, Texas.  Yvonne was born December 13, 1921 in Emerson, AR to Orion Clay Hartsell and Florence Dumas. Teacher, mother and beloved wife, Yvonne Moseley devoted her life to her family and to the students she taught.  After receiving her degree in home...

Aug 25, 2008

Harlingen, TX: Bertha Helen Adams, age 72, passed away at Harlingen Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends on August 25, 2008.   Helen was born on July 22, 1936 in Batson, Texas to George and Katie Christman. Helen is survived by her husband of 52 years, Harvey Adams of Harlingen; her son Keith (Elaine) Adams of Harlingen, her daughters...

Aug 25, 2008

Harlingen, TX: Sarah Wheaton Massey born March 18, 1919 passed away peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior on August 25, 2008.  She was one of eight children born to W.H. and Minnie (Belschner) Wheaton.  Upon marring Galen Massey, she moved to Los Fresnos where they raised two sons, Robert Dale and A.W. Massey. Sarah was employed by...

Aug 24, 2008

Harlingen, TX: Brandon John Brinning went home to be with the Lord on Sunday August 24, 2008 while surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Jessica Ann Brinning and his two sons Noah Nathaniel and Caleb Michael of Harlingen, his father John Brinning of Artesia, New Mexico, his mother Mary Brinning of Kerrville, Texas and his...

Aug 22, 2008

HARLINGEN, TX Kenneth Douglas Stone, age 78, passed away, surrounded by his family, August 22, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Kenneth Stone and Marjorie Stone, and by his daughter, Deirdre Ann Stone. He is survived by his wife, Ann Stone; his son, Boyd Douglas Stone; his grandchildren Jennifer and Carrie...

Aug 16, 2008

Aug 7, 2008

SAN BENITO, TX: Bertha Angelica Chapa, 85, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008 in San Benito, Texas. Bertha was born June 23, 1923 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Daniel Chapa and Petrita Gonzales.  She graduated from San Benito High School in 1941 as an honor student and received her B.A. degree in International Affairs and Political Science from...

Aug 7, 2008

K. Rita Prechel Harlingen, TX: Rita Prechel, 89, passed away August 6, 2008, after a long illness.  Rita was born in Spencer, Iowa on July 15, 1919 to Albert and Rose Prechel. Rita is survived by her brother, Tom (wife Jean), two nephews Mike (wife Marcia) and Jim (wife Bethany), plus grandniece Megan Prechel and grandnephew Mathew Prechel. She was...

Aug 3, 2008

Harlingen, Texas: Arlie B. Thomas, 83, passed away quietly Sunday evening August 3rd, 2008 at Harlingen Medical Center after lengthy complications. Arlie was born February 10, 1925 in Crumb Creek, OK to Leonard and Marguerite Thomas. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Dora “Ethel” Thomas.  They lived their 59 loving years together in Harlingen.  Daddy was also...

Jul 25, 2008

League City, TX: John C. Atchison, Jr., 92, passed away July 25, 2008 in League City, Texas. John was born July 12, 1916 in Alpine, Texas to John C. Atchison and Bess Atchison.  He graduated form Harlingen High School and also attended San Marcos Baptist Academy and Texas A and M University. John moved back to Harlingen with his wife,...

Jul 24, 2008

Harlingen, TX: Lillie O. Gants, 91, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008 at La Hacienda Nursing Home in Harlingen, TX Lillie was born in Robstown, TX on October 13, 1916 to Benjamin and Lula Ottinger.  She was a former resident of Raymondville and moved to Harlingen in 1938.  She was a former waitress/cashier at The Highway Inn in Harlingen for...

Jul 23, 2008

HARLINGEN, TX: Carolyn Dabney Hall, 81, passed away July 23, 2008 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born September 23, 1926 to Arthur & Marguerite Dabney and was a life long resident of Harlingen. She was preceded in death her parents, her husband of 49 years, Carl E. Hall, Jr. and her good friend Henry Griffin. Carolyn graduated...

Jul 15, 2008

Harlingen: Rudolph (Rudy) Joseph Klement chose to make his transition on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Rudy was born in Richmond, California on August 4, 1929 and raised in Napa Valley.  After graduating from U.C. Davis he worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Hawaii and then returned to California as Administrator at Calistoga Convalescent Hospital. In 1971 he moved...

Jul 14, 2008

Sylvia Ann Roy Port Isabel, TX: Sylvia Roy, age 56, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.    Sylvia was born July 21, 1951 in Dothan, Alabama to Elna and Nick Aaron.  She resided most of her life in Florida and Texas.  Sylvia was a retired business owner and enjoyed fishing, snorkeling and cooking. She...

Jul 14, 2008

HARLINGEN: George William “Willie” Sesler, 74, entered into rest on Monday, July 14, 2008 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. Willie was born December 3, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio to Tim and Elizabeth Sesler.  Willie attended Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio and was employed as a service manager for Cook Office Machines.  He proudly served his country with...

Jul 9, 2008

Mary Lou Contreras Meave Harlingen, TX/Edmond, OK: Mary Lou Contreras Meave, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away quietly into everlasting peace and into the Kingdom of God on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in Edmond, OK. Born to Jesus and Clotilde Almaguer Contreras on January 25, 1943, Mary Lou is survived by her husband, Juan “Johnny” F. Meave; sons,...

Jul 6, 2008

Harlingen, Texas Christina Marie Agado, 22, passed away on Sunday July 6, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen due to an auto pedestrian accident. Christina was a 2004 graduate of La Feria High School and was currently attending UTB majoring in nursing. She was employed at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen as a CNA. She was preceded...

Jul 2, 2008

San Benito, TX: Marcia R. Bancroft, 62, passed away in Olmito, Texas and went to meet the Lord on July 2, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Max; brothers, Jerry and Buzz Lind; and her uncle Howard Lind. Memorial services will be held at Rio Hondo Baptist Church, 5 p.m., on Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Family requests that in...