Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

May 22, 2022

Patrick K. Clancy, 55, passed from this life Sunday, May 22, 2022 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born to Dennis and Bonita Clancy on May 25, 1966 in Ellsworth, Maine.

Patrick was a proud Professional Freight Relocation Engineer for over thirty years. He held a commercial driver’s license, HAZMAT endorsements, double/triple trailer endorsements, and was a member...

May 20, 2022

“Do not be afraid… Take Courage and be Strong” – Daniel 10:18

Anne McQueen Denison went to meet her Heavenly Father on May 20, 2022, surrounded by her family and those who she loved with all her heart.

Anne is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Harris Denison; her...

May 20, 2022

Paul Lee Wiley, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022. Lee was born in Sisseton, South Dakota to Paul Noble and Jean Muriel Wiley on January 27, 1942.

When Lee was 2 years old and while his father was actively serving in the Navy, Lee and his mother moved from South Dakota to San...

May 18, 2022

Hollis G. Sullivan passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home in Harlingen, Texas. He was born June 27, 1929 to the late Iva D. and Thelma Sullivan in Palmyra, Alabama.

Hollis attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Massey-Draughton Business College in Montgomery, Alabama, Memphis State University in Memphis, Tennessee, and Northwestern University in...

May 18, 2022

Diego V. Silva peacefully passed from this life on May 18, 2022 at the age of 67.  He was born to the late David T. and Tomasa V. Silva on October 18, 1954 in San Benito, Texas.

In his leisure time, Diego enjoyed fishing, gardening, and baking. His greatest joy was spending time with his children and...

May 11, 2022

Dana "Sunshine" Waggoner passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at her home.  She was born in San Benito, Texas and raised in Harlingen, Tx.  She attended Harlingen High School and then joined Southwest Airlines in 1974 as a Customer Service Agent, at the young age of 20.  She was a longtime employee, retiring after 45 years of service. ...

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...