Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

May 11, 2022

Rogelia Gonzales Balderas was born at “El Rancho” in San Benito, Texas on May 14, 1930, to Francisco Gonzales and Amada Ramirez Gonzales.  She passed into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the ripe age of 91 in Dallas, Texas.

The early years of her life were spent working on her family’s...

May 8, 2022

Marie Davies Schrantz, age 95, died May 8, 2022 at her home in Harlingen, Texas. She was born November 27, 1926 to the late Paul and Frances Davies of Stuart Place.

Marie was proud of being a native to Harlingen, a native to the Rio Grande Valley, and a native Texan. She graduated from Stuart Place School...

May 7, 2022

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

May 4, 2022

Catarino Rodriguez, 92, peacefully passed from this life on May 4, 2022. He was born January 19, 1930 to the late Catarino Rodriguez and Maria Avila Rodriguez in San Antonio, Texas.

Catarino served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He continued his comradery with fellow veterans as a member of the American Legion, the Veterans...

May 1, 2022

Janice Labar Bourg passed away May 1, 2022. She was born Janice Marilyn Shofner on June 18, 1939 in Lubbock, to Homer and Lola Shofner, 8 years after her brother Troyce.

After a few years in Bangs, Texas, her family moved to Harlingen when she was four. Homer began farming the land Valley Vista Mall sits on,...

Apr 29, 2022

Irma C. Garcia, 84, of San Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 29, 2022.  She was born August 7, 1937, in San Benito, Texas to George and Juanita Canales.

Irma was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ysmael “Red” Garcia; her son, Ismael “Smiley” Garcia Jr.; her loving granddaughter,...

Apr 24, 2022

David Erwin Sykes passed away on April 26, 2022 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he stayed between cruises.  Born August 18, 1953 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Eskew Ervin and Hazel Sykes.

David’s residence was in Rio Hondo, he also resided in Louisiana, Vidor, Texas, Houston, Texas, Battleground, Washington, Nada, Texas, Carlsbad,...

Apr 24, 2022

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

Apr 23, 2022

Isidro “Chilo” Montemayor, Sr., of San Benito/La Paloma, Texas, passed away to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 23, 2022. Preceding him in death and there to receive Isidro in Heaven is his father, Gilberto Montemayor, Sr.; his mother, Paula Naranjo Montemayor; sister, María Elena Contreras; brother, Martin Montemayor, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Irma Montemayor and Monica...

Apr 22, 2022

Graciela (Uribe) Villarreal, 69, peacefully passed from this life April 22, 2022 at her home in San Benito, Texas.  She was born June 29, 1952 to the late Marcelino Uribe and Rebeca Ayala Uribe in Mercedes, Texas.

While living in California, Graciela worked as a teacher’s aide in a public school. After returning to San Benito, she...

Apr 21, 2022

Pedro Hernandez, 53, peacefully passed from this life April 21, 2022 with his family by his bedside. He was born to María Palmira Hernandez and the late Adán Carlos Hernandez on March 1, 1969 in San Benito, Texas.

Pedro was a proud graduate of San Benito High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and “the ranch life.” He...

Apr 17, 2022

Rita V. Aguirre, 79, peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, April 17, 2022.  She was born January 6, 1943 to the late Joe and Vera Gotmob Villapando in Pueblo, Colorado.

Rita was a valued employee of Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen until her retirement after 25 years of dedicated service. In her leisure time, she...

Apr 16, 2022

Dennis Howard Gamble, 94, formerly of Beaver, Pennsylvania passed away on April 16, 2022 at Valley View Memory Care Center in Harlingen, Texas.

In February 1928, he was born in Leicester, England to Cecil and Gwendolyn (Johnson) Gamble.  After serving in the English Royal Navy he moved to the U.S. in 1949.  A valued employee, during his...

Apr 14, 2022

Jerry Lee Schussler peacefully passed from this life April 14, 2022 at 80 years of age.  He was born June 6, 1941 to the late Jack G. and Marilyn Carter Schussler in Blue Island, Illinois.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and attained the rank of Senior Airman (E-4). He went on to work for...

Apr 13, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Delfino Cornejo, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 12, 2022

Gary Lee “Butch” Cooley passed peacefully surrounded by his family on April 12, 2022, at his home in Harlingen, Texas. Born on November 20, 1944, in Raymondville, Texas, he was the son of the late Richard and Doris Cooley. His sister, Kay Cooley Crenshaw, preceded him in death in 2002.

He married his high school sweetheart, Gretchen...

Apr 11, 2022

Charles “Lynn” West, 91, peacefully passed from this life into the arms of his Savior and Lord on April 11, 2022. He was born September 14, 1930 to the late Elza and Velma Crump West in Bismarck, Missouri.

Lynn graduated from Southwestern Bible Institute with an Associate in Fine Arts and the University of Missouri with a...

Apr 11, 2022

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

Apr 9, 2022

Dennis Frank Henderson, 74, passed away in Harlingen, Texas, on April 9, 2022, with this wife and daughter at his side.

Dennis was born in Vernal, Utah and raised in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was proud to have been in the United States Marine Corps, serving and receiving his Purple Hearts in Vietnam. He was a member...

Apr 6, 2022

Dorothy Ethel Barclay, 84, peacefully passed from this life on April 6, 2022.  She was born to the late John A. Hekler and Theresa Bishop on December 21, 1937 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dorothy was a retired bookkeeper.

Rite of Committal and inurnment will take place on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Harlingen-Combes Memorial Cemetery...