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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Elsie Marie Haynes
Jul 2, 2008
Harlingen: Elsie Marie Haynes, 91, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Harlingen Medical Center. Elsie was born on August 20, 1916 in Jenny Lind, Arkansas to Dora Ray and John T. Finley. She was a longtime resident of the Harlingen area and worked as a waitress for many years at Sammy’s Red Barn, Richard’s Restaurant and the San Benito...
Samuel Garcia, Sr.
Jun 22, 2008
SAN BENITO, TX: Samuel Garcia, Sr., 48, entered into rest on June 22, 2008 due to a fatal car accident in Baytown, TX. Samuel was born October 22, 1959 in San Benito, Texas to Joel Garcia, Sr. and Maria De Jesus Gutierrez Garcia. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Abelino and Maria R. Garcia and maternal...
Juan Manuel Benavidez
Jun 15, 2008
Harlingen/San Antonio, TX: To a loving Daddy and Brother: God looked around His garden and saw an empty space; He then looked down from heaven and saw your tired face; He did not want you to suffer and a cure was not to be; so He put his arms around you and whispered come to me. With tears in ours...
Martha Dean Hull
Jun 14, 2008
Harlingen, TX MARTHA DEAN HULL, loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend went home to join her parents Hugh and Lola Ramsey, Saturday, June 14, 2008. Born September 13, 1925, in Waxahachie, Texas, the family soon moved to Harlingen where she followed in her father’s footsteps in his passion for politics and the people of Harlingen and her mother’s...
Stephanie Zinn Day
Jun 13, 2008
Harlingen, TX: Well known business shop owner Stephanie Zinn Day joined her mother in Heaven on June 13, 2008. She was born on January 28, 1963 and was the owner of Stephanie’s Vu Hair Design. Stephanie was a loving mother, wife, sister, daughter and true friend. The “Valley” was her home and her love of the beach was well known....
Cornelia Margaret Junkin
Jun 9, 2008
Harlingen: Cornelia Margaret Junkin, 89, passed away Monday June 9, 2008 at VBMC Harlingen. Cornelia was born March 23, 1919 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents Gus and Lennie B. Fry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John. H. Junkin; her boys, John H. Junkin Jr., Douglas R Junkin & Michael S. Junkin. Also, her brother,...
Carl R. Henderson
Jun 8, 2008
HARLINGEN: Carl R. Henderson, 91, passed away Sunday, June 8th, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Etta and son, Eugene. Carl is survived by his daughter, Carol Henke; grandson Bret Peterson of Tulsa, OK; granddaughter, Mrs. Kris Spellman and husband Jeff of Shelton, NE; and great grandsons Haiden of Tulsa, OK, Tucker and Jack of Shelton, NE....
Loretta (Rita) Ferrell
Jun 6, 2008
HARLINGEN: Loretta (Rita) Ferrell, 74, passed away June 6, 2008 at her residence. Rita was born December 22, 1933 in La Feria, Texas to William and Vera Strickland. She enjoyed family, reading, and puzzles. Rita had a love for cowboys, fishing and cats. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Vernon Ferrell; mother and father, Vera and William...
Jean Jenkins
Jun 5, 2008
SAN BENITO, TX: Jean Maureen Buesing Biggs Jenkins passed away on June 5, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Jean was born on October 16, 1927 in San Benito, Texas to parents Herbert Buesing and Genie Temple. Jean graduated from San Benito High School in 1945 where she earned the American Legion Award. In 1952, she received her Bachelors in Education...
Roy Riddle, Jr
Jun 4, 2008
HARLINGEN, TX: Roy Riddle, Jr., 81, entered into rest on June 4, 2008 at his residence. Roy was born July 20, 1926 in Galatia, IL to Roy Riddle and Ina Arnold. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII. Roy was a lifetime member of the Masons acquiring the title of Worshipful Master in 1960 and a...
Delia C. Villarreal
May 29, 2008
Harlingen, Texas Delia C. Villarreal, 75, passed peacefully to be in the presence of our Lord on May 29, 2008 after a beautiful and productive life. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She started and worked with her husband in their family business for over 50 years. She was a devout St. Anthony’s Catholic Church member. Delia was...
Ruth C. Thompson
May 26, 2008
HARLINGEN: Ruth Carter Thompson, 94, passed quietly to be with her brothers and sisters in the presence of our Lord on Monday, May 26, after a long and productive life. Ruth was born September 18, 1912 in Cunningham, Texas to Henry Edward and Bertha Mae Carter. She was preceded in death by her husband J.P. (Jack) Thompson and her step-son...
Tanya Sheetz
May 22, 2008
McAllen, Texas Tanya Sheetz, at the age of 31, born October 10, 1976, passed away in McAllen, Texas and went to be with her Lord on May 22, 2008. She was very active at the University of Texas Pan American as she had the position of Professional Guidance Counselor in the Academic Advisement and Mentoring Center giving advice to students...
Robert T. Parker
May 22, 2008
Rancho Viejo, TX: Robert T. Parker, 77, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX, Robert was born June 12, 1930 in Mattoon, IL to Agnes Keeney and Theodore Parker. He was a 1952 graduate of Eastern Illinois University and proudly served his country with the United States Army Signal Corps from 1952...
Robert Redmond Scott
May 22, 2008
Harlingen: Robert Redmond Scott passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008 at his residence in Harlingen. Robert was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 23, 1923 to Carl A. Scott, Sr. and Kate L. Scott. He came to the Rio Grande Valley with his parents in 1939. Robert graduated from Stuart Place High School in 1941 and after attending business...
Marilyn W. Brauner
May 21, 2008
Marilyn W. Brauner Harlingen: Marilyn Whittaker Brauner died May 21, 2008. Marilyn was born in New Orleans on August 9, 1921. She graduated from Eleanor MacMain High School in 1937 and married Alvin Robert Brauner on September 18, 1946. They emigrated to Chicago where their three children were born and in 1968 moved to Bethesda, Maryland. In 2005, Al and...
Virginia Eubanks
May 9, 2008
HARLINGEN: Virginia Eubanks, age 81, passed away in her sleep on Friday, May 9, 2008 at her home in Harlingen, Texas. Born January 9, 1927 in Mesquite, Texas, Virginia was the oldest child of Gus and Davis Jarrell who moved to Fort Worth when she was a baby. She graduated from Paschall High School in 1944 and attended Texas Wesleyan...
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