Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Apr 13, 2023

Juan F. Gonzalez Jr., 76, peacefully passed away April 13, 2023. He was born to the late Juan F. Gonzalez, Sr. and Dominga Gutierrez Gonzalez on March 22, 1947 in Rio Hondo, Texas.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Juan retired from Exxon Refinery in Baytown, Texas after 22 years of dedicated...

Apr 9, 2023

Longtime Harlingen business owner, Mathew “Matt” Moore Brown, Jr., peacefully passed away April 9, 2023 at the age of ninety-one. He was born September 5, 1931 to the late Mathew Moore Brown, Sr. and Regina Pearl Sanders Brown in Harlingen.

Matt proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He owned and operated Matt Brown...

Apr 8, 2023

Eva Valdez Gamboa, 56, peacefully passed away on April 8, 2023. She was born December 2, 1966 to Bartolo Gamboa and the late Andrea Gamboa in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México.

Left to treasure her memory are her husband, Armando Valdez; her children, Armando Valdez Jr., Ana Karen Valdez, Amanda Lee Valdez, América Valdez, and Ramiro Valdez; her grandchildren,...

Apr 7, 2023

Elida G. Treviño, 92, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2023.  She was born August 17, 1930 to the late Federico and Juana Gonzalez in San Benito, Texas.

Elida was preceded in death by her parents, Federico and Juana Gonzalez, 4 brothers and 6 sisters.

Left to treasure her memory is her husband Porfirio Treviño,...

Apr 6, 2023

Pedro “Pete” Martinez, of Harlingen, Texas, peacefully passed April 6, 2023 at this home at the age of seventy-two. Pete was born to the late Juan and Eva Martinez on April 20, 1950 in San Benito, Texas.

He retired from CPL/AEP after forty-five years of dedicated service. In his leisure time, Pete enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking....

Apr 2, 2023

Leonardo “Leon” G. Ramirez, age 91, of San Benito, TX passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents Francisco and Evangelina Ramirez, brother Francisco Ramirez Jr. sisters Luisa Nieto, Evangelina Urbana and Odelia Cortez.

He is survived by his...

Apr 1, 2023

Juan Guadalupe Galindo, 81, peacefully passed away April 1, 2023, at his home in San Benito, Texas. He was born to Manuel and Manuela Galindo on March 23, 1942, in McAllen, Texas.

Juan was a veteran of the National Guard and a graduate of Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas where he received a Bachelor of Arts...

Apr 1, 2023

Esmeralda Maria Ramos passed away peacefully April 1, 2023 in Brownsville, Texas.  She was born to the late Cleto Ortega Sr. and Victoria Ortega on January 3, 1941 in Lozano, Texas.

Esmeralda worked in the fields picking cotton to provide for her family. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Vincent de Paul...

Mar 31, 2023

Katherine Brenneman Krabill was called Home on March 31, 2023 at the age of 102. She was born February 12, 1921 to the late Elmer and Gertrude Miller Brenneman in Washington Township, Iowa.

Katherine and her late husband, Milburn, were prayer warriors. They prayed daily for each member of their family. After his passing, she continued praying...

Mar 31, 2023

Richard Francis Deitrick, 79, Harlingen, Texas, departed from this earthly life on March 31, 2023, at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He fought cancer for 40+ years following his exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.

Richard was born, the only son and youngest child, of Mary Margaret Milchuck and Frank Joseph...

Mar 30, 2023

Michael "Mike" Clement Cholick was 44 years old, living in Rio Hondo, Texas when he passed peacefully in his sleep. He went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2023.

Mike was born in San Benito, Texas, on December 8, 1978. He was the son of Mark Andrew and Kay Cholick, fraternal twin brother of Marcus,...

Mar 27, 2023

It is with great sorrow, the Chisolm and Hamby families announce the passing of our dear wife, daughter, sister and friend Suzy.  Suzanne Michelle (Hamby) Chisolm was born on May 14, 1976 to Kent and Susan Hamby in Harlingen, Texas.

Suzy attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School, Coakley Middle School and Harlingen High School South where she graduated...

Mar 27, 2023

Miguel “Mike” Ángel Huerta peacefully passed on March 27, 2023 at seventy-two years of age. He was born to the late Jesús and Dolores Huerta on October 31, 1950 in San Benito, Texas.

Mike was a member of the San Benito High School Greyhound Varsity Football Team and graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1970....

Mar 25, 2023

Rick D. Alf, 68, entered into rest to be with our Lord on March 25, 2023.  Rick was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin October 14, 1954.  He was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran Church in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Duane D. Alf and Delrose Alf, also from Wisconsin.

Mar 25, 2023

José Gilberto “Joe” De La Fuente, Jr. peacefully passed March 25, 2023 at the age of sixty-six. He was born December 25, 1956 to the late José M. and Elida M. De La Fuente in San Benito, Texas.

Joe was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1976. He loved to fish and to...

Mar 20, 2023

Dennis Berl Thomas passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023 at home with his wife and oldest brother by his side. He was born and raised in Harlingen, Texas and moved to the beautiful community of Vanderpool, Texas four years ago.

He leaves behind his wife, Roberta; his three children, Dennis (Christy) Thomas, Dayna (Jeremy) Ford, and...

Mar 20, 2023

Dagoberto R. “Rick” De La Garza peacefully passed away March 20, 2023 at sixty-three years of age after waging a valiant battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1959 to José S. and Olivia De La Garza in San Benito, Texas.

Rick was a proud of San Benito High School, Class of 1979. He retired from...

Mar 19, 2023

William “Bill” Crane, 75, peacefully passed March 19, 2023 at his home in Harlingen, Texas. He was born October 1, 1947 to the late C.O. and Helen Hill Crane in Harlingen, Texas.

Bill proudly served in the United States Army Military Police Corps during the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Specialist 4th Class. He was then...

Mar 18, 2023

Teresa “La Pájara” Salazar, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully passed March 18, 2023 at the age of ninety-three. She was born October 15, 1929 to the late Pedro Salazar and Evarista Hernandez Salazar in San Benito, Texas.

Teresa is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, José Santos Hernandez, Refugia Salazar, Guadalupe Salazar, José H....

Mar 17, 2023

Maricela Gonzalez passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2023 at sixty-eight years of age. She was born May 17, 1955 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, México.

She enjoyed watching soccer and loved WWE, especially John Cena. Maricela was always smiling and laughing and she loved spending time with her family. She was a Christian and loved helping in her church,...