Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jan 20, 2023

Jesús Treviño passed away, at the age of 65, on Friday, January 20, 2023 near Harlingen, Texas. He hailed from the La Tina neighborhood outside Rio Hondo, Texas and was a graduate of the Los Fresnos High School Class of 1977.

Jesús traveled the world, leading a rich and full life dedicated to the service of his...

Jan 19, 2023

Roberto M. Varela, Jr., 68, passed away January 19, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born to late Roberto Varela, Sr. and Adelaida M. Gonzalez on March 3, 1957 in San Benito, Texas.

He was a graduate of San Benito High School was employed as a machinist with B.F. Goodrich. In his leisure time, Roberto enjoyed fishing...

Jan 19, 2023

Jonny Lee Sandusky (1946 – 2023), known to those closest as simply “Jon”, beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home in Harlingen, Texas, on January 19, 2023. Jon is survived by his doting wife of 50 years, Marge (nee O’Leary), sons Patrick David (Katherine, nee Simmers) and Michael Peter (Sara, nee Schroeder),...

Jan 18, 2023

Mario A. Maya, 71, peacefully passed from this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 71 years of age. He was born to the late Lorenzo Maya and Ventura Ruiz Maya on February 25, 1951 in San Benito, Texas.

Mario was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1969 and served in the Army...

Jan 17, 2023

Modesto H. Saavedra peacefully passed on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the age of ninety-nine years. He was born to the late Catarino and Blasa Hernandez Saavedra on February 24, 1923 in San Benito, Texas.

Modesto was preceded in death by his first wife, Elena Domínguez Saavedra; second wife, María Macías; third wife, Petra Gutiérrez Saavedra; fourth...

Jan 16, 2023

Michael Lee Husmann peacefully passed from this life on January 16, 2023. He was born to the late E. Dale and Arlene Jones Husmann on June 9, 1941, in Dexter, Iowa. He was married to Arlene Pinkley Husmann a.k.a. Fred on June 16, 1962, in Branson, Missouri.

Mike was an avid photographer, ham radio operator (WB0JEN) and...

Jan 15, 2023

Ana María “La Manzanita” Villarreal peacefully passed January 15, 2023 at fifty-five years of age. She was born December 5, 1967 to the late Olivio Lee and Elena Ruiz in San Benito, Texas.

Ana was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Anyone that knew Ana knew of her special way of showing her love through...

Jan 15, 2023

James Alfred “Jim” Saner, (aka. J.A., Mr. Saner) 92, of Red Oak and South Padre Island, Texas died peacefully at his home on January 15, 2023. Born September 6, 1930, in Harlingen, Texas, he was the son of James Monroe and Sarah (Garza) Saner.

Jim was a devoted husband, father, and proud Papa. He is survived by...

Jan 12, 2023

Jessie Carl Ward went peacefully to rest in the arms of his Saviour Jesus Christ with family around him on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Pearl Crocker Ward; his son, Jessie Carl Ward II; his granddaughter, Sarah Jane Bodenhamer Lopez; his parents, Jessie Calvin Ward and Lovina Magdalena Peters...

Jan 11, 2023

Guadalupe Arnoldo Martinez Sr. peacefully passed from this life January 11, 2023 at 78 years of age. He was born September 30, 1944 to Jose Guadalupe Martinez and Olga Bermea Cantu in Harlingen, Texas.

He was a wonderful storyteller and loved going out to eat. He enjoyed his ranch and had a passion for horses, roosters, fishing...

Jan 9, 2023

Aurora G. Vargas peacefully passed to be with our Lord on January 9, 2023 at the age of ninety-five.  She was born March 17, 1927 to the late Rosario Gonzalez and Elena Peña Gonzalez in San Antonio, Texas.

She was a loving mother and homemaker and was a devoted member of Unity Church. One of her last...

Jan 8, 2023

Delia (Rangel) Rodriguez, 63, peacefully passed from this life January 8, 2023. She was born March 11, 1959 to Valentín and Juanita Rangel in San Benito, Texas.

She was a valued employee of Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen for fifteen years until her retirement.

She enjoyed helping people, following her Facebook friends, traveling, and...

Jan 8, 2023

Francisca O. Solorio entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on January 8, 2023 at eighty-nine years of age. She was born October 4, 1933 in San Luis, Potosí, México.

She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, Salvador Solorio; her grandson, Zachary Noel Solorio; and her parents, José Luis Ortiz and Juanita Yánez de...

Jan 7, 2023

Candido D. Ochoa, 69, passed from this life on January 7, 2023. He was born February 2, 1953 to the late Francisco Ochoa and Maria Del Refugio Diaz Treviño in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

He was a longtime insurance agent, preneed funeral agent, and funeral home employee. In his leisure time, he enjoyed soccer, the outdoors, listening...

Jan 6, 2023

Clarence Howard (C.H.) Kenney entered rest on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the age of ninety-five. C.H. was born February 24, 1927 in Kingsville, Texas to Gaylord and Ella V. Kenney.

After completing his junior year of high school near the end of World War II, C.H. followed in his father’s and brother’s footsteps and enlisted in...

Dec 29, 2022

Rita Lou (Pierro) Mitchell, 77, passed over to her heavenly home unexpectedly on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on July 26, 1945, and after living a few years with her family in Kingsville and Corpus Christi, she moved with her family back to Harlingen in 1960.

Rita lived all of her adult...

Dec 23, 2022

Joseph Michael Sitton, 34, of Harlingen was set free from the bondage of life-long quadriplegic cerebral palsy on December 23, 2022 during complications of surgery. He was born March 21, 1988 in San Benito, Texas to Lester and Mary Lou (Carden) Sitton.

Joseph is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Sitton; his brothers, Joshua and David; Aunt...

Dec 21, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Margene I. Edwards. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 20, 2022

Paul Edwin Groman, 87 of San Benito, Texas entered into rest on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his daughter’s home in San Benito. He was born on December 2, 1935 in Tiffin, Ohio, son of Albert and Dorothy (Hollopeter) Groman who precede him in death. He was married to Elena Groman (Garza).

He graduated from Elim Bible...

Dec 20, 2022

THE COWBOY RIDES AWAY

Fedo Garcia, 76, left this earth on December 20, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Pepe Garcia, his brother, Peppy Jr., and his sister, Wanda Blair.

He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Linda; his adored children, Laney (Scott...