Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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...

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...

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...

Jun 21, 2008

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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....

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...

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...