Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 11, 2022

Guadalupe Z. Martinez, 89, went home peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2022, four days shy of her 90th birthday.  She was born in Los Fresnos, Texas on March 15, 1932.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Fidel Martinez; son, Rodolfo “Rudy” Z. Martinez; grandson, Orlando Enrique Garza; parents, Alfonso...

Mar 8, 2022

Martha “Marty” McCallum, 82, of Harlingen, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday morning March 8, 2022.

Martha was born in Houston, Texas, and lived there for most of her formative years. She attended college at the University of Houston where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education. After graduation, she accomplished her dream of...

Mar 7, 2022

Mary Lee McCormick passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at the age of 91. Mary was born to Charlie and Thelma “Jackie” Taylor in Sasakwa, Oklahoma on April 17, 1930. She was the oldest of six children.

Mary met the love of her life, William “Mac” McCormick, in 1950. Mac was in the U.S. Army and...

Mar 7, 2022

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

Mar 6, 2022

Born in Donna, Texas to Miguel Torres and Rosa Hernandez, Olivia grew up with three sisters with whom she was inseparable all of her life.  Her love of gardening was fostered by the time spent outdoors working with her father to help support their family.

On March 6, 1967, she married John T. Walker Jr, who passed...

Mar 5, 2022

José Guadalupe “Joe” Guzman, Jr. passed from this life on March 5, 2022 at 45 years of age. Joe was born to Guadalupe Guzman and Juanita Castaneda on August 20, 1976 in Brownsville, Texas.

He was a certified mechanic and a valued employee of Take 5 Oil Change at the time of his death.  In his leisure...

Mar 5, 2022

Maj. Larry Gene Bennett (U.S. Army, Ret.) of South Padre Island, Texas, died on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 79 years of age. He was born to the late Neil and Irene Bennett on November 17, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana.

Larry spent much of his childhood in Harlingen, Texas, including three years at Harlingen High School, before...

Mar 3, 2022

Torrence Jay Faver, better known as TJ, gained his wings on March 3, 2022.  He was born to the late Richard and Sue Ann Russell Faver on September 27, 1970 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

TJ was a graduate of W. B. Ray High School and was a member of Parkdale Baptist Church while he lived in Corpus...

Mar 3, 2022

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

Mar 1, 2022

Curtis “Curt” R. Wilhelm, born October 20, 1931 in Comanche, Texas, passed away Tuesday March 1, 2022 at the age of 90.

Curt is preceded in death by his parents, Anderson Wilhelm and Mary Jane Pettijohn; his first wife, Carol Wilhelm; and his sisters, Wanda Faye Frix and Rosemary Falls.

Left to treasure Curt’s memory...

Feb 25, 2022

Joan D. Jones Tucker was born January 7, 1931. She passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022. For the past six years, Joan was cared for graciously at Golden Palms Retirement Center, along with Dr. John R. Tucker, the true love of her life.

Joan devoted her life to service and collecting antiques. She was active in...

Feb 25, 2022

Robert M. (Bob) Scoggins, a local retired CPA, died February 25, 2022.  He was a lifelong resident of the Harlingen and Rio Hondo area.   He was born on June 22, 1929 on the Hardin Ranch.

Bob is survived by four children: Robert Edward Scoggins (Rita), John Taylor Scoggins (Lynn), Susan Marie Scoggins, and Carol Ann Scoggins Ford...

Feb 21, 2022

Rachel Correa Kretz, 77, passed peacefully from this life on February 21, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born to Raul and Eva Garza on July 20, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Rachel was a Rio Hondo High School graduate and attended Del Mar College, Corpus Christi. She was a Licensed Vocational Nurse at...

Feb 18, 2022

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

Feb 18, 2022

Betty Ann Hall 96,  passed away February 18, 2022 at Valley Baptist Medical Center with her family by her side.

Born November 8, 1925 in Edinburg, TX to parents Carl and Vada Ackerson. She was raised in Edinburg where she was a proud Bobcat and Drum Majorette. She often shared stories of her grandparents that immigrated from...

Feb 16, 2022

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

Feb 15, 2022

Carleton Ross "Jiggs" Alexander was born on February 10, I934 to the late George Ross and Ethel Harris Alexander on the family ranch near Tokio, Texas.

At one time, he attended the two-room schoolhouse where his mother taught. In 1956, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and was stationed near Stuttgart, Germany.

In his...

Feb 13, 2022

Matthew Minor passed from this life on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at age 56.  He was born to Hubert Glen and Katherine D. Minor on May 4, 1965 in Harlingen, Texas.

Matthew was a 1984 graduate of San Benito High School. He grew up farming and loved it.  It was on the farm that he learned to...

Feb 13, 2022

Frances Rita Milano Grover, 97, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 with her daughters by her side. She was born May 9, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to Emil and Lizzette Milano.

In 1944, Frances moved with her parents from Chicago to Weslaco, Texas where her father owned and managed citrus groves. In later years, her family opened...

Feb 12, 2022

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