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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Josue Daniel Garza
Aug 12, 2024
Josue Daniel Garza joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 12, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his loving family and friends. Danny was born on August 13, 1969 in Uvalde, Texas to Josue George Garza and Raquel De Leon-Garza.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Raquel De Leon-Garza who went to be with the Lord in...
Gloria G. Swanson
Aug 7, 2024
Gloria G. Swanson, lovingly known as “Gigi”, passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas on August 7th, 2024 just three days after her 89th birthday. She was born to the late Alfred and Margaret (Hoewisch) Handschke in Maple Creek, Wisconsin on August 4th, 1935. She grew up in Hortonville, Wisconsin where she was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She...
Edward "Eddie" H. Ostrowski, Jr.
Aug 7, 2024
Edward H. Ostrowski Jr., 84, passed away peacefully August 7, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born June 6, 1940 in Santa Rosa, Texas to Edward H. Ostrowski Sr. and Helen Ostrowski.
A proud graduate of Santa Rosa High School, Edward exchanged vows with Martha Coy on June 1, 1963, at St. Francis Catholic Church in La Feria. Over a span...
Jose Armando Tamez
Aug 6, 2024
Jose Armando Tamez, 85, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024 in San Benito, Texas. He was born February 6, 1939 in San Benito, Texas to Felipe Tamez and Candelaria Rivera Tamez.
A proud graduate of San Benito High School, Jose's career path led him into partnerships with the Tire Co. and Firestone before establishing his own legacy as the owner...
Maria Antonia Gomez
Aug 5, 2024
Maria “Toni” A. Gomez, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024 surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born on May 27th, 1943 to Enrique and Ramona “Moni” Torres.
Toni was united in marriage to Valdo Gomez in 1964 and they spent the next 56 years together until his death in 2020. She was employed with AT&...
Daniel Lloyd Kerkow
Aug 2, 2024
Daniel Lloyd Kerkow was born on February 25, 1949 to Raymond and Olive Kerkow (nee Grinnell) in Riverfalls, WI.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Alton Perry, one sister and one brother.
He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Ines Kerkow, daughter Amanda (Mike) Kedrowski, grandson Benjamin, and three siblings, Marcy Weber, Gary Kerkow, and Jan Perry (Larry)...
Rick Fetters
Aug 1, 2024
Rick Fetters, beloved husband, father, grandpa, Vietnam veteran, and avid golfer, passed away on August 1st, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on August 24th, 1946, Rick led a life marked by love, adventure, and dedication.
Rick is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Cheryl Fetters, whom he cherished deeply. Together, they raised two sons, Doug and Mike...
Luis Benavides
Jul 30, 2024
Luis “Rudy” Benavides Jr., 80, passed away peacefully July 30, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born December 21, 1943 in San Benito, Texas to Luis Benavides and Lily Garcia Benavides.
Rudy pursued his education at Pan American University and obtained a Bachelor's Degree. He dedicated 43 years of his life working for Harlingen CISD and the San Benito CISD before...
Ellis C. Harlin
Jul 26, 2024
Ellis Clinton Harlin was 71 and lived in Laguna Vista, Texas where he passed away on July 26, 2024 from Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer.
Ellis was born in Canoga Park, California on April 18, 1953 to Rogers and Flo Harlin. Ellis had a great childhood filled with fun adventures with his lifelong friends and love of riding motocross which he continued...
Elvera Goldate Reynolds
Jul 25, 2024
Elvera “Vera” was born on September 1, 1916, in a little wooden house on Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisianna. She died on July 25th, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas at 107 years of age.
Vera was raised and educated in New Orleans during the great depression. She met Douglas Reynolds in New Orleans. They were married on May 22, 1937, in...
Fela Garza
Jul 22, 2024
Fela Garza, 102, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on April 26, 1922 in San Benito, Texas to Apolinar Garza and Maria Hinojosa Garza.
Fela was a devoted member of Faith Christian Church in Harlingen and received her water baptism in November of 2008. She found joy in embroidery and was known for her...
Deborah Kaye Kelly
Jul 19, 2024
Deborah Kaye Kelly, 59, of Harlingen, Texas passed away on July 19, 2024. She was born February 2, 1965, in Austin, TX. Deborah was adopted by the loving Veale family from a young teenage couple who were not up to the task of raising her. She was an outgoing and gentle woman who will be deeply missed by her family,...
Elijah Harvey Adams
Jul 19, 2024
Elijah Harvey Adams, age 87, passed away in Harlingen, Texas on July 19, 2024. Harvey was born on July 23, 1936 in Harlingen to Burt and Ruth Adams.
Harvey is survived by his five children, with “farmer’s luck,” he had one son and four daughters: his son Keith (Elaine) Adams of Harlingen, and his daughters Gayle (Dale) Misenhimer of Harlingen, Sharon...
John Michael Speer
Jul 18, 2024
John Michael Speer Jr. was born April 11, 1960, to John Michael ‘Mike’ Speer and Patricia Lorraine Williams Speer in Corpus Christi, Texas. John Passed away July 18, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas at the age of 64.
John grew up in Harlingen, where he attended Harlingen High School. His hobbies and sports included swimming, participating in school theater productions and playing...
Ramona Lucio Torres Rodriguez
Jul 16, 2024
Our Beloved mother, Ramona “Moni” Lucio Torres Rodriguez passed peacefully on July 16, 2024 at home surrounded by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Guadalupe and Juanita Lucio; husbands, Enrique’ Torres and Catarino “Rod” Rodriguez; daughter, Irene Gonzalez; great granddaughter, Lauren Klespitz; sister, Gloria Becerra; brother, Demetrio Lucio and son in-laws, Ernie Alvarez Jr, Valdo...
Maria Elena Cortez
Jul 14, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Elena Cortez, age 89 on July 14, 2024. Maria was born on April 2, 1935, to the late Santos and Guadalupe Rodriguez. She will always be remembered for her love of music, her vocation of teaching children, adults, and her devotion to God, family, and friends.
Maria Elena Cortez...
Fidela A. Garza
Jul 14, 2024
Fidela A. Garza, 81, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on March 23, 1943, in Cameron County, Texas to Santiago Abrego and Maria Consuelo Luna Abrego.
Fidela's educational journey included attending La Encantada Elementary School, Los Fresnos High School, and Durham Business College where she pursued bookkeeping. Throughout her career, she served as a...
Jose Alonzo Mendoza
Jul 9, 2024
Jose Alonzo Mendoza Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. Jose was born on September 18, 1944, in San Benito, Texas to Marcial Mendoza and Monica Alonzo Mendoza.
Right after graduating from San Benito High School, he joined the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1964 to 1968 serving in Vietnam on his last year of service. Later,...
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