Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Sarah Wheaton Massey
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...
Brandon John Brinning
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...
Kenneth Douglas Stone
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...
Bertha Angelica Chapa
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...
Rita Prechel
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...
Arlie B. Thomas
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...
John C. Atchinson
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,...
Lillie O. Gants
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...
Carolyn Hall
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...
Rudolph (Rudy) Joseph Klement
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...
George William Sesler
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...
Sylvia Ann Roy
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...
Mary Lou Meave
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,...
Christina Marie Agado
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...
Marcia R. Bancroft
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...
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...
