Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Daphne Becker
Dec 6, 2022
It is will great sadness that I write this obituary so suddenly after my late husband, David Whipple has passed. I have been fortunate enough to spend quality time with both my mother and late husband. I nursed them to their passing and most importantly, prepared them for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A true full-circle occurred as...
Billie Jean Wilson
Dec 6, 2022
Billie Jean Wilson, 88, peacefully passed from this life Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born September 30, 1934 to the late Billie W. and Ucola Seely Wilson in Teague, Texas.
For twenty-two years, Billie joyfully volunteered at Valley Baptist Medical Center, serving patients and their families. In her leisure time, she enjoyed watching...
Michael "Mike" Howard Schneider
Dec 2, 2022
Michael (Mike) Howard Schneider, age 76, of La Feria, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022. He was born on November 30, 1946 in Raymondville, Texas to Arthur (Jake) and Faye Schneider. Mike was a member of the United States Marine Corp. and served during the Vietnam War. He retired from Coastal after many years and later owned...
William "Bill" R. Sandell
Nov 28, 2022
William Robert “Bill” Sandell passed from this life November 28, 2022 at eighty-four years of age. Bill was born to the late Elmer and Susie Sandell in Littleton, Colorado and was one of nine children.
He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves from April 18, 1955 to April 17, 1963.
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Gene Paul Conrad
Nov 28, 2022
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Rafaela (Rodriguez) Gonzales
Nov 27, 2022
Rafaela R. Gonzales entered eternal life November 27, 2022 at the age of eighty-six. She was born February 6, 1936 to the late Raymundo and Luz Rodriguez in Odem, Texas.
She was retired from San Benito CISD Nutrition Services. Rafela served the children and staff of Sullivan Elementary School as a Cafeteria Aide for sixteen years,. In...
Wilma G. McBrearty
Nov 23, 2022
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Lenita Joye (Knapp) Schroeder
Nov 23, 2022
Lenita Joye Schroeder passed into eternal rest on November 23, 2022, in Harlingen, Texas. She had lived at Golden Palms Retirement Center since arriving in Harlingen in 2000 from Brownwood, Texas.
Born in Houston, Texas, on May 13, 1922, to her devoted parents, Hortense and John Knapp, as an only child Joye enjoyed growing up in Houston...
José Niño, Sr.
Nov 23, 2022
José Niño, Sr. entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. His spirit is carried on by his wife of sixty-three years, Antonia L. Niño, his ten children, twenty-three grandchildren, four surviving siblings, and an extended family of relatives and friends from every walk of life.
José was known for his kindness and his willingness to help...
Alfonso "Pollo" Lopez, III
Nov 17, 2022
Alfonso “Pollo” Lopez, III passed unexpectedly on November 17, 2022 at the age of fifty-one. He was born September 16, 1971 to Alfonso Lopez, Jr. and Marcela Lopez in San Benito, Texas.
Alfonso attended San Benito CISD schools and was a proud graduate of San Benito High School. He went on to receive his certification as a...
Jaime Daniel Gomez
Nov 17, 2022
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Alfonso "Poncho" Guillen
Nov 15, 2022
Alfonso “Poncho” Guillen, 71, peacefully passed from this life November 15, 2022 in Houston, Texas. He was born July 11, 1951 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Antonio Hernandez and Manuela Guillen.
He was an avid fisherman, loyal Astros fan, and a fun-loving deliverer of laughs and smiles.
Alfonso was preceded in death by his...
Jaime Daniel Gómez
Nov 14, 2022
Rodeado por su familia, el Sr. Jaime Daniel Gómez falleció el 14 de noviembre de 2022 en su hogar en San Benito, Texas. Nació en Brownsville, Texas el 25 de noviembre de 1991 al Sr. José Gómez y la Sra. María Estela Juarez.
A Jaime, le gustaba escuchar música, pasar tiempo con su familia, sus sobrinos, y...
Otila R. Montalvo
Nov 14, 2022
Otila Rodriguez Montalvo, born on April 19, 1947 in San Benito, Texas passed away peacefully November 14, 2022 in Brownsville, Texas. She took her final breath with her children and family by her side. In her final days, she was cared for by her children and her loving sister and brother-in-law, Ninfa and Jesse Zavala. Otila was the oldest...
Peggy Ann (Long) Reeves
Nov 13, 2022
Peggy Ann Long Reeves, born January 12, 1942 in Houston, Texas, died November 13, 2022 in in Harlingen, Texas where she lived with her husband Bill Little.
Peggy lived a life rich with talent and friends. She traveled extensively as an accomplished country singer, playing guitar, piano, fiddle, and drums. Her musical talents stretched to write and...
Miguel Ángel Ornelas
Nov 12, 2022
Miguel Ángel Ornelas, 54, peacefully passed from this life November 12, 2022. He was born June 15, 1968 to Enrique L. and Elena S. Ornelas in Houston, Texas.
He grew up working alongside his parents and siblings in the Ornelas’ family business, La Especial Bakery, in San Benito, Texas. Miguel was manager of the bakery...
Paul Gard
Nov 7, 2022
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Judy M. Hervey
Nov 7, 2022
Judy Maher Hervey, 82, born October 17, 1940, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, peacefully passed from this life on November 7, 2022. Her loved ones will miss her dearly but take comfort in knowing that Heaven gained a beautiful angel this week.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, David and Lenore “Mickey” Maher; her...
Alberto L. Garcia
Nov 7, 2022
Our Dear Lord and Savior called Alberto L. Garcia to heaven on November 7, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Tío, compadre and friend. He was born September 30, 1934, in San Benito, Texas to Juan Garcia and Mauricia L. Garcia. He was proceeded in death by his mother and father.
Left to treasure...
José Homero Cepeda
Nov 5, 2022
José Homero Cepeda, 63, passed peacefully from this life on November 5, 2022. He was born to the late Artemio Cepeda, Sr. and María de Jesús Cepeda on October 9, 1959 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México.
José Homero worked in agriculture his entire life.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Gilberto G....
