Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
1st Sgt. Ruperto Orta, Jr. (USMC, Ret.)
Sep 3, 2022
First Sgt. Ruperto Orta, Jr. (USMC, Ret.), peacefully passed from this life September 3, 2022 at the age of seventy-three. He was born July 2, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Ruperto Orta, Sr. and Elvira Montalvo Orta. He was a graduate of Bath High School and Lansing Business School.
Ruperto proudly served twenty-three years in...
José Antonio "Tony" P. Gonzales
Aug 29, 2022
It was by divine appointment that our beloved, José Antonio “Tony” P. Gonzales Sr., peacefully entered into eternal bliss and gained his wings on Monday, August 29,2022.
Tony was born January 19,1945 in San Benito, Texas to the late Refugio Gonzales and Agueda Puente Gonzales. He was the third born of eight children, of which Guadalupe Castillo,...
Edwin T. "Eddie" Schneider
Aug 29, 2022
Edwin Taylor “Eddie” Schneider, 91, of San Benito, Texas, drove his last canal ride on August 29,2022 after his battle with cancer.
He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his stories and hilarious sense of humor. He truly brought life to the party.
Eddie...
Beth Ann "Kitty" (Williams) Fedigan
Aug 24, 2022
Heaven gained another angel Wednesday, August 24, 2022 with the passing of Beth “Kitty” Fedigan, age 71. Beth passed in her sleep, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. She is survived by her high school sweetheart, husband of forty-seven years, and soulmate of fifty-one years, Paul Fedigan; her daughter, Chelsea Leah; son, John...
Elida (Mendoza) Vital
Aug 22, 2022
Elida M. Vital, 86, peacefully passed from this life August 22, 2022 at Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas. She was born August 6, 1936 to the late Juan Mendoza and Savina Torres Mendoza in Mendoza, Texas.
She was employed for several years as a Home Health Provider. Her pride and joy were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....
Judith Dianne Tanner
Aug 20, 2022
Judith Dianne Tanner, 78, peacefully passed from this life August 20, 2022 at the Aurora House in Weslaco, Texas. She was born September 21, 1943 in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Dianne held a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Elementary Education. She was an elementary teacher with St. Tammany Parish Public Schools (Louisiana) until her retirement. In her...
Higinio B. Guerra, Jr.
Aug 19, 2022
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Higinio B. Guerra, Jr.
Aug 19, 2022
Higinio Bueno Guerra, Jr., 100, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on August 19, 2022. He was born June 25, 1922 to the late Higinio Guerra, Sr. and Angelita Bueno Guerra in El Ranchito, Texas.
On September 21, 1941, at the age of nineteen, Higinio married the love of his life, Rosa...
Reynaldo R. Saldana
Aug 15, 2022
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Reynaldo "Rey" Saldaña, Sr.
Aug 15, 2022
Reynaldo R. “Rey” Saldaña, Sr., 78, peacefully passed from this life on August 15, 2022. He was born January 28, 1944 in San Benito, Texas to the late Raúl P. and Beatriz R. Saldaña.
Rey was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1962. He was an outstanding high school athlete and was a...
Patricia Molina
Aug 14, 2022
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María "Mary" (López) Rodríguez
Aug 10, 2022
María "Mary" Rodríguez, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022. She was born to Florencio Lopez and Tefana Ybarra Lopez on February 4, 1939 in Brownsville, Texas.
María retired from H-E-B after many years of faithful service.
Visitation will take place Saturday, August 13, 2022 and Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Maria L. Rodriguez
Aug 10, 2022
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Betty Jean (Weber) Schindler
Aug 7, 2022
Betty J. (Weber) Schindler arrived October 2, 1926 at Mrs. Cowden’s home for new babies and mothers. There were no hospitals at that time. Betty was the oldest child of Ernest C. and Emma Hamm Weber.
She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where she was a valued employee for over 38 years. During Betty’s long tenure...
Egbert Donald (Don) Haynes, Jr.
Aug 6, 2022
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Don Haynes, Jr.
Aug 6, 2022
Egbert Donald “Don” Haynes, Jr., 68, passed August 6, 2022 at his home in Junction, Texas. Don was born November 17, 1953 to the late Egbert Donald Haynes, Sr. and Truella Roberts Haynes in San Benito, Texas.
Don was a retired oilfield consultant, where he worked his way up. He began as a rough neck, became a...
Jose M. Martin
Aug 5, 2022
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José M. Martin, Jr.
Aug 5, 2022
José María “Joe” Martin, Jr. peacefully passed from this life on August 5, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born to the late José María Martin, Sr. and Juanita Agado on July 21, 1935 in La Paloma, Texas.
Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper during the Korean War and attained the rank...
Irene C. Rodríguez
Aug 5, 2022
“Yo soy una persona que en su juventud fui feliz porque me casé el 6 de agosto de 1951. Tuve cinco hijas y cuatro hombres.”
Irene C. Rodríguez was the matriarch of her family. She was a hardworking, strong, beautiful woman who lived to be eighty-five years old.
Irene was born October 20, 1936 in...
Dalila (Moreno) Murphy
Jul 29, 2022
Dalila Moreno Murphy, entered into eternal rest on Thursday July 28, 2022. She was born September 8, 1951 in San Benito, Texas to her parents Mateo Davila and Juanita Hernandez Moreno.
Dalila graduated from San Benito High School in 1969 and attended Texas A & I University in Kingsville until becoming employed with Southwestern Bell in 1972....
