Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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...

Dec 20, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Paul Edwin Groman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 19, 2022

Flora Galindo Castañeda of Raymondville, Texas went to be with our Lord on Monday, December 19, 2022. Flora died peacefully at the age of 92. She lived a long beautiful life.

Flora was born November 24, 1930 to the late Guadalupe and Micaela Galindo in San Perlita, Texas. She married Roy Castañeda on August 15, 1958.

Dec 19, 2022

Ruby Marie Gonzales, 41, passed into the arms of her Savior on December 19, 2022. She was born to the late Francisco Gonzales, Jr. and Polly N. Gonzales on September 25, 1981 in San Benito, Texas.

Ruby was a proud graduate of San Benito High School where she was a member of the Mighty Greyhound Band. After...

Dec 19, 2022

Heriberto Amaya peacefully passed with his family by his side on December 19, 2022 at the age of eighty-nine. He was born to the late Lisandro and Catalina Amaya on March 16, 1933 in Bayview, Texas.

Heriberto was the son of sharecroppers and was a graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1952. His university studies...

Dec 18, 2022

Margarita I. De La Garza, age 94, was called home on December 18, 2022 while surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Margarita was preceded in death by her husband Gilberto “Tony” De La Garza in 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Ramón and María Del Refugio Silva de Morales, and her two sisters...

Dec 18, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of John Anthony Wilson of Rio Hondo, Texas. He died at age 63 on December 18, 2022. John passed away at home after a battle with COPD.

He grew up farming with his family and continued that legacy with his children by becoming a custom harvester. He went on to...

Dec 13, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” Norman Jones, 45, peacefully passed to be with his Lord on December 13, 2022. His last and most urgent request was to “go home to Harlingen.” This difficult request was honored by family and doctors alike to make this journey as quick and comfortable as possible. Jeff had one day in his home surrounded by his family...

Dec 12, 2022

William “Billy” Rollin Wepfer, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, friend and attorney, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away due to Alzheimer’s on December 12, 2022, at the age of 71 in Hutto, Texas, surrounded by his wife and two daughters. William was born on December 7, 1951, to Dale and Betty Wepfer in Raymondville, Texas.  After graduation from Raymondville High School...

Dec 12, 2022

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

Dec 11, 2022

Kusuo Koite, Sr., 96, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 11, 2022 with his daughter by his side. He was born on October 22, 1926 to Tom Koite and Petra Hernandez Koite in La Paloma, Texas.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He attained the rank of Private First Class...

Dec 10, 2022

Mary Elizabeth (Swoveland) Barlow passed from this life on December 10, 2022 at sixty-two years of age. She was born to Jerrold E. and Doris J. Woods on November 11, 1960 in Waco, Texas.

Mary was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1980 and was a valued employee of San Benito CISD for...

Dec 9, 2022

On December 9, 2022, Antonio G. Treviño, passed away at the age of 88 years. He was the eldest of twelve children born to the late Pedro C. Treviño and Ángela Gonzalez Treviño.

Antonio is survived by three brothers, fours sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was blessed to have special friends who became like family...

Dec 9, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Antonio G Trevino. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 7, 2022

Alvaro “Al” Parra was born February 15, 1954 in Harlingen, Texas and was called home by his Lord and Savior December 7, 2022. He was a 1972 graduate of the Harlingen Cardinals, he attended Pan American university in Edinburg obtaining an Associates degree in Architecture. Al worked with his father building homes in Harlingen and Brownsville. In 1979 he...