Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Maria Teresa Del Angel

Maria Teresa Del Angel

Jul 26, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Maria Teresa Del Angel. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Norma Linda (Maldonado)  Torres

Norma Linda (Maldonado) Torres

Jul 25, 2022

Norma Linda Maldonado Torres, surrounded by her kids, received her heavenly crown on July 25, 2022. She was born to the late Narciso “Chicho” and Refugia “Cuca” Maldonado in San Benito, Texas on November 3, 1950.

She was a proud lifelong San Benito Greyhound. After 42 years of dedicated work and service to the San Benito school...

Maria Luisa Covarrubias

Maria Luisa Covarrubias

Jul 24, 2022

María Luisa Covarrubias Ornelas, 70, peacefully passed from this life July 24, 2022. She was born March 15, 1952 to the late Baldomero Ornelas and Rosa Ponce in Mission, Texas.

María Luisa enjoyed gardening, especially planting and tending to her flowers and vegetables. She was a Christian and a member of the Church of the Nazarene.

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Abel Longoria, Jr.

Abel Longoria, Jr.

Jul 24, 2022

Abel Longoria, Jr., 68, peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born August 6, 1953 to Abel Longoria, Sr. and Lydia Lucia Longoria in Brownsville, Texas.

Abel was a proud graduate of Los Fresnos High School. He retired from Cameron County where he was a valued employee for many years. In his...

Mitch A. McCormick

Mitch A. McCormick

Jul 15, 2022

Mitch McCormick passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.  Mitch was born in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma to William “Mac” and Mary McCormick on January 2, 1953.  He was the fourth of six sons.

Because of his father’s service in the U.S. Army, Mitch had the unique experience of growing up across the world....

June Ella (Risher)  Williams

June Ella (Risher) Williams

Jul 12, 2022

June Ella Risher was born June 16, 1934 in Borger, Texas to the late Merrill and Ella Patton Risher. She was the youngest of seven children. June passed away July 12, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dr. Thomas Read Williams, Jr., Max Joseph Fleischhacker, and son, Thomas Read Williams, III.

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June Ella Williams

June Ella Williams

Jul 12, 2022

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

Larry M. Rayl

Larry M. Rayl

Jul 11, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Larry Michael Rayl of Port Mansfield, Texas on July 11, 2022 at the age of 75.

Larry was born April 4, 1947 in East Liverpool Ohio to parents George and Roxie Rayl. After graduating from PSJA High School, Larry served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force. After...

María Elena Rodriguez

María Elena Rodriguez

Jul 9, 2022

María Elena Rodriguez, 61, a lifelong resident of San Benito, Texas, peacefully passed into the arms of her Savior and Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born to the late Gumecindo Alfaro and María Garza on April 1, 1961.

María Elena was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1979. Her career...

Maria Elena Rodriguez

Maria Elena Rodriguez

Jul 9, 2022

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

Dr. John A. Ferris, Jr., M.D.

Dr. John A. Ferris, Jr., M.D.

Jul 8, 2022

John A. Ferris, Jr. M.D., 94, of Harlingen, went home to be with our Lord and reunite with his loving wife, Sarah, on July 8, 2022.

John was born in Austin, Texas to John A. Ferris, Sr., and Frances White Ferris on February 29, 1928. He graduated from Corpus Christi College Academy in 1945 and during this...

Dr. George William Speck, M.D.

Dr. George William Speck, M.D.

Jul 2, 2022

As all who know our family are aware, a good story always starts like this:

NO JOKE, THERE I WAS… on July 2, 2022, when Daddy, Dr. George William “Chuck” Speck, died of cancer. In fact, the whole family was there, wife, kids and grandkids, supporting him in his last moments.

Dr. Speck was born...

Santiago Ortiz

Santiago Ortiz

Jun 30, 2022

Click here to view a webcast of the service on 7/6/2022 at 06:25 PM, Central Standard Time.

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Santiago V. Ortiz

Santiago V. Ortiz

Jun 30, 2022

Santiago V. Ortiz, age 100, passed away on June 30, 2022 in San Benito, Texas with his family at his bedside.  Santiago is one of four children born to Isabel Ortiz and Guadalupe Villa Ortiz on December 30, 1921 in Bishop, Texas. His siblings are Levoria, Victoria and Elvira Ortiz. When Santiago met his wife Luisa it was love...

Jane Anne (Rush)  Fordham

Jane Anne (Rush) Fordham

Jun 29, 2022

Jane Anne (Rush) Fordham, 64, went to be with her Lord on June 29, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. The youngest of four children, Jane was born April 21, 1958 to the late John Robert and Anna Cora (Rains) Rush in San Benito, Texas. She grew up in San Benito and was a graduate of San Benito High...

Jane Fordham

Jane Fordham

Jun 29, 2022

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

Gregoria G. Stolts

Gregoria G. Stolts

Jun 27, 2022

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

Geraldine R. Hees

Geraldine R. Hees

Jun 27, 2022

Geraldine Rose “Geri” Hees, 88, peacefully passed into the arms of her Savior and Lord  on June 27, 2022. She was born June 15, 1934 to the late Henry and Theresa Rautert in San Diego, California.

She was filled with the Holy Spirit and loved her Lord with her whole heart. She found delight in being God’s...

Alberto Rodriguez

Alberto Rodriguez

Jun 27, 2022

Alberto Rodriguez, 57, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Aurora House in Weslaco.  He was born to the late Ramiro and Teresa Vega Rodriguez on December 21, 1964 in San Benito, Texas.

He was a graduate of San Benito High School and, for the last 15 years, was employed as a home health provider with...

Barbara Jo (Stepp)  Johnston

Barbara Jo (Stepp) Johnston

Jun 26, 2022

Barbara Jo (Stepp) Johnston was born on August 13, 1943 in Dallas, Texas, to Georgia Mae (Hicks) Stepp and Henry Grady Stepp. She graduated from Bryan Adams High School in 1961 and went on to attend Baylor University from 1961 to 1963. She met Bob Johnston two days before he graduated from Baylor in 1962 and they were married...

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