Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Oct 3, 2024

Mary Letha Wheatley Stringfield, 97 of Harlingen, Texas graduated to heaven Octobre 3, 2024. Mary was born on April 24 1927 in Harlingen Texas to Alonzo Thomas and Hettie Alice Withers. 

Mary’s early years were spent growing up with her six brothers and sisters out on the family farm in the Harlingen area known as Stuart Place. After graduating from Tivy...

Oct 2, 2024

Sofia Guajardo Gomez, born on September 18, 1928, passed away peacefully at her home in Los Fresnos, Texas, on October 2, 2024, at the age of 96.

Sofia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emeterio Gomez, with whom she shared 53 years, and her cherished children: Manuel Gomez, Leonel Gomez, and Ana Maria "Anita" Longoria.

Sofia is survived by her...

Oct 1, 2024

Antonio “Tony” Cantu, 55, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born September 9, 1969, in Brownsville, Texas to Armando and Maria Luisa Cantu.

He was preceded in death by his father, Armando Cantu and his brother, Hector Cantu.

Left to treasure Tony’s memory is his mother, Maria Luisa Cantu; his life partner, Rolando “Rolli” Martinez, and...

Sep 30, 2024

Sep 29, 2024

No local services will be held.

Sep 28, 2024

Porfirio Diaz, 78, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on December 12, 1945, in La Paloma, Texas, he was the son of Jose and Esperanza Diaz.

Porfirio dedicated 27 years to the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Maintenance Department, where he served as foreman until his retirement. His commitment to his work exemplified his strong...

Sep 27, 2024

Patricia Jane SoRell Williams

Sunrise: November 13, 1931 - Sunset: September 27, 2024

Patricia was born, raised and graduated in Harlingen, Texas. On Dec 2, 1931, she was enrolled in the Harlingen First Baptist Church Cradle Roll at twenty days old. Patricia remained a faithful servant to the Lord all of her days.

She was born during the Great Depression. Herbert Hoover was...

Sep 24, 2024

Abel Suarez Sr, 93, passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born 1931 in the small town of San Pedro, Texas, he was the third of seven children born of Guadalupe and Maria de Jesus Suarez. He grew up working on his family's farm and playing semi-pro baseball alongside his brothers, loving to...

Sep 19, 2024

Thomas “Tommy” O. Hearn, 61, went peacefully to Heaven on September 19, 2024. He was born on July 12, 1963, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Joe and Gwen Hearn.

Tommy had a profound passion for speed and water, which inspired his love for racing and fishing. He also had a deep appreciation for dogs and Jeeps. Tommy dedicated much of his...

Sep 15, 2024

Doris Jean Potts Lister went to be with our Lord and Savior on September15, 2024 at the age of 95. She was born in Pharr, Texas on May 9, 1929, to Dallas and Inez Potts.

Doris spent her early years working in the millinery alongside her aunt in New Orleans. She furthered her education by attending business school in New Orleans.

Her...

Sep 12, 2024

On the early morning of Thursday, September 12, 2024, Joaquina Cruz Sanchez, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 91. Joaquina was born in November of 1932 in Laureles, Texas to Joaquin and Guadalupe Cruz.

In January of 1955, she married Jose Juan Sanchez. Together they raised eight children: Daniel, Delia, Diana, David, Esther, Mercedes, Lydia, and Jesus....

Sep 11, 2024

Maria “Estela” Oviedo peacefully passed away in the early morning of September 11, 2024, in her home in San Benito, Texas, at the age of 84. She was born in San Benito on November 27, 1939, to the late Salome Martinez Sr. and Librada Martinez (Sanchez). 

She graduated from San Benito High School in 1958 and was proud of her academic...

Sep 9, 2024

James Thomas Bearden (Tom), 72, passed away on September 9, 2024. Tom was born in Harlingen, Texas on May 1, 1952. Tom was loved by everyone who knew him. Above all else, he loved his family. 

Tom is preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Opal Bearden and James Lemuel and Mary Ivy Ply, and parents Estel & Wilma Bearden

He...

Sep 7, 2024

Rolando A. Lara, aged 72, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024 in McAllen, Texas. Rolando was born on September 7, 1952, in San Benito, Texas, he was the son of Aurelio and Maria Dolores Agado Lara.

 Rolando obtained his High School Diploma in his hometown of Raymondville, Texas. He additionally earned a degree in Computer Technical studies in Houston, Texas....

Sep 3, 2024

Natividad R. Sierra, 96, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas.

She was born on December 25, 1927 in San Benito to Silvestre Romero and Genoveva Ortiz Romero. Natividad grew up in San Benito before moving with her husband to Ohio in 1959 where they lived for over 48 years. She and her husband then moved back to...

Sep 2, 2024

Kelvyn Joe "Pepe" McCarley, age 70, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on January 26, 1954, in Harlingen to Clint Weldon and Carolyn McCarley.

Kelvyn graduated from Harlingen High School and furthered his education at Pan University in Edinburg Texas, where he earned a bachelor's degree. He continued his academic journey at Trinity University...

Sep 1, 2024

Stephen Kenneth Schulte Sr 89, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on June 12, 1935, in Childress, Texas, he was the son of Dan "Allen" Price and Inez Sullivan Price.

Throughout his career, Stephen served as a cornerstone of Donie Chair Company and Fruit of Wood Chair Company, where he dedicated over 20 years of service...

Aug 30, 2024

Maria Manuelita Medrano “Mela” had a love for life; she articulated it with her humble and sweet way of loving her God, family, church, and community. Mela enjoyed the outdoors for the life it gave her. She now holds a large memory with us that will endure for years to come. Mela entered this world on May 28, 1957, and...

Aug 16, 2024

Rebecca Rodriguez, 43, of the Philippines, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Harlingen, TX.

Rebecca is preceded in death by her son, Davion Ryan Rodriguez and her father, Jancing Dayag of the Philippines.

Rebecca is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Ronnie Rodriguez, her mother Minga Dayag, her brother Robert (Roxanne) Dayag, her nieces Charm and...

Aug 15, 2024

Elvia Gómez, age 89, entered into eternal rest comfortably on Thursday, August 15th, on the Feast of the Assumption, in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her son Juan F. Gomez, her parents Isaac and Cecilia Martinez; her in-laws Luciano and Maria Gomez, and by her brother Raul Martinez.

Elvia is survived by her husband...