Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jan 5, 2009

Harlingen: Mardelle Lou Ayers, 81, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 5, 2009.   She was born in Harlingen, Texas, and was a resident of Camelot Retirement Village. Mardelle was the daughter of Lawson and Olive Anglin.  The Anglin family was a pioneer family of Harlingen, which included her grandfather, Emmit W. (Pappa) Anglin, the first police chief of Harlingen...

Jan 3, 2009

McHenry Taylor Tichenor, Sr. June 2, 1932 – January 3, 2009 Round Rock/Harlingen, TX: Radio broadcasting pioneer McHenry (“Mac”) Taylor Tichenor, one of the foremost developers of the Hispanic radio industry in the United States, died in Round Rock, Texas, of natural causes on January 3, 2009, at the age of 76. The only son of McHenry and Genevieve Tichenor,...

Jan 2, 2009

Los Fresnos, TX: Shirley Anne Lofstrom, 68, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2009 at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas.  Shirley, the daughter of Robert and Flora Watson, was born in Boswell, Oklahoma on October 21, 1940. Beloved wife of 47 years to Roy Lofstrom; loving mother of daughters Deanna Bode, Krista Schulte, Cindy Hagan and Shawna Boyce; cherished...

Dec 31, 2008

Harlingen, TX: Murray Songer passed to the next world on December 31, 2008. Murray, the son of George and Willie (Roberts) Songer was born July 23, 1914 in Rosenberg, Texas.  With the exception of the years 1941 to 1945, Murray spent his entire working career with the Southern Pacific Railroad in Houston, Beaumont, San Antonio, Brownsville, and Harlingen.  He retired...

Dec 29, 2008

Dec 27, 2008

Gayle Louis Clemons, 81, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 27, 2008. He was born April 3, 1927 in Cumby, Texas to Newt and Vera Clemons.  He attended Texas A&M University at College Station and achieved his Masters of Education in 1950 from Texas A&M at Commerce, Texas. He served in the military forces during World War II with...

Dec 24, 2008

Eduardo Ramirez Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez, age 44 passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 24, 2008 surrounded by his family. Eddie will be greatly missed and will never be forgotten. Eddie is survived by his mother; Herminia E. Ramirez, sisters; Lupe Naranjo, Gloria Martinez both of San Benito TX, Nina Ramirez of Kansas City MO., Norma Navarro of Leachville AR. Brothers;...

Dec 22, 2008

Harlingen: Zelma Tallant, 92, passed from this life on Monday, December 22, 2008.  She was born in Barker, Arkansas to Joseph and Mirtie Petitt on February 25, 1916 Zelma was married to Jack Tallant for over fifty years.  She owned the Arroyo Café and was a nurse’s aid for twenty years at VBMC.  Zelma was a good cook known for...

Dec 18, 2008

Havertown, PA: William "Chuck" Jockers, 81, of Havertown PA, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away at his home on December 18th Chuck was born in College Point, NY June 5, 1927. Chuck married Margaret Hartmann also of College Point they moved to Huntington, NY in 1959 and later relocated to Harlingen, TX in 1976. Margaret passed away in...

Dec 17, 2008

Harlingen, TX: DeLoris (Dee) C. Dickerson, 73, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at her residence in Harlingen, Texas. Dee was born on January 29, 1935 in Hamilton, Missouri to Charles W. Bisel and Ida B. Townsend.  She had been a resident of Harlingen since 2000 and will be most remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Dee is...

Dec 14, 2008

Harrold D. Weldon Harlingen, TX: Harrold D. Weldon, 82, with his family by his side, passed on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Harrold was born in Pear Valley, Texas on January 5, 1926 to Quince and Myrtle Weldon.  He was the oldest of eight children. At the age of 17, Harrold joined the Navy and served...

Dec 11, 2008

Edward Banks Irby passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.  Ed was born in Mercedes, TX on January 16, 1920 to Edward Armstrong “Ned” Irby and Sarah Banks Irby. A graduate of Mercedes High School, class of 1937, Ed went on to marry Mary Louise “Mazie” Johnston, of Weslaco in 1942.  Mazie and Ed...

Dec 10, 2008

Alton, IL/Harlingen, TX: Beverly A. Mangini of Alton, Illinois and Harlingen, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born in Hamden, Connecticut on July 12, 1938 to Kenneth and Julia Galagher both now deceased. Beverly was employed with the Winchester Division of Olin Corporation for 38 years. She leaves behind...

Dec 7, 2008

Frank A. Kavanagh, Jr. Harlingen, TX: Frank A. Kavanagh, Jr. passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on July 16, 1946. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank A., Sr. and Beryl Kavanagh, and brother, William H. J. Kavanagh. He is survived by his wife Donna; daughters Colleen Cockrum...

Dec 7, 2008

Harlingen, TX: Mary Caroline Schleifer, 94, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Retama Manor. Mary was born September 1, 1914 to Lena Fanny Cloudt Schleifer and Bartholomew Hermann Schleifer in Kerrville, Texas.  They soon left the hill country and moved to Buffalo, New York. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1932 and Buffalo City Hospital School of...

Dec 7, 2008

Harlingen, TX: John G. Kark, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Harlingen Medical Center. John was born January 10, 1923 in Canton, Ohio.  John retired in 1976 as a Lieutenant from the Ohio State Patrol after 30 years of service. John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Alice; son, John M. Kark (Rexann) of...

Dec 4, 2008

Rio Hondo, Texas Natividad Galvan Sr, 92, entered  into eternal rest on December 4, 2008 in Rio Hondo.He was born on September 8, 1916 to Hilario and Gregoria Galvan. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pascuala G. Galvan; son, Luis Galvan Sr; daughter, Sofia Garcia, son, Ruben Galvan Sr.; grandchildren, Pilar L. Gomez, Terrence Campos. He is...

Dec 4, 2008

Harlingen, Texas Julia “Chita” Estrada Martinez Grandma Julia was called to be with the Lord on December 4, 2008 at Valley Baptist surrounded by her family. All of her life she loved everyone who came before her. She was a “Grandma” to anyone who needed one. She raised eight children and helped raise her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Julia loved...

Dec 2, 2008

Harlingen, TX: Lois Aliene Decker Fox, third of seven children to Winnie Vaughn and S. A. Decker was born January 9, 1924 in Harlingen. On December 2, 2008 at 84 years old, she went to be with Jesus following her husband of over 60 years, Charles C. Fox, her great-granddaughter, Baby Bear, as well as many other loved ones. She...

Nov 29, 2008

San Benito, Texas Enriqueta G. Reza, a life long San Benito resident who spent much of her retirement traveling throughout the country and in Europe, died Saturday following a brief illness. Mrs. Reza, 80, died at Harlingen Medical Center from the complications of a stroke. She had spent a busy Thanksgiving Day at home celebrating with her children, grandchildren and...