Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 10, 2021

Guadalupe B. Rivas, 87, peacefully passed from this life into the arms of his Savior and Lord on September 10, 2021.  He was born to the late José Guadalupe and Dolores Rivas on September 13, 1933 in San Benito, Texas.

Guadalupe faithfully served for over 40 years as Deacon at Primera Iglesia Bautista of San Benito.  He...

Sep 10, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for Jorge L. "George" Leal. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 10, 2021

SAN BENITO, TX – Charles (Charlie) Edward Bennett, 94 passed from this life into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX.

The youngest of nine siblings, Charles was born February 15, 1927 in Brownsville, TX to Wiley Dorson and Lena Mae...

Sep 9, 2021

MSgt.(Ret.) Juan Ramirez, 84, peacefully passed from this life Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his bedside.  He was born to the late Domingo Ramirez and Isabel Campos Ramirez on July 9, 1937 in Harlingen, Texas.

Juan proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and saw combat in the Vietnam War....

Sep 9, 2021

Ann Miller Williams, 85, passed peacefully from this world and entered into eternal glory on September 9, 2021 at the Victoria Comfort House in Harlingen, Texas.

She was born March 13, 1936 in Houston, Texas to Dewy Lee and Mary Ann Miller.  She met the love of her life, Jimmy E. Williams, through a mutual friend and...

Sep 8, 2021

Daniel B.  “Buffalo” Stevens, of Harlingen, TX, peacefully passed on September 8, 2021 at 67 years of age.  He was born to late Lee R. and Frances M. Stevens on July 10, 1952 in Harlingen.

Danny believed he was “born in the wild horse desert, 100 years too late.” Although he would have fit in perfectly back...

Sep 5, 2021

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

Sep 4, 2021

Angélica María Guerrero, 64, peacefully passed from this life on September 4, 2021 in Delano, California.  She was born to the late Agustín Ontiveros, Sr. and Petra Martínez Ontiveros on January 7, 1957 in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, México.

Angelica loved gardening, traveling, and relaxing walks along the beach.

Left to treasure her memory is...

Sep 4, 2021

Estella Davila Garcia, 90, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully Saturday, September 4, 2021, surrounded by her daughters, grandsons and close family members.   She was born August 3, 1931 to Teodora Davila and Eduardo Molbe and was reared by her mother's sister, Paula Davila in the original Ramón and Rita Quintanilla Davila ancestral home in San Benito.  She...

Sep 4, 2021

Lupita O. Garcia was 80 years old at the time of her death on September 4, 2021 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on October 28, 1940 in Mercedes, Texas to Luz Cavazos Olivarez and Manuel Olivarez.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Luz Olivarez, husband, Ricardo Garcia, and...

Sep 1, 2021

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

Aug 31, 2021

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

Aug 30, 2021

Michael Jay Martinez, born June 17, 1976 in San Benito, Texas, has gone home to be with the Lord.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Maribel Soto Martinez; his two sons, Michael Jay Martinez and Justin Jay Martinez; his two daughters, Breyanna Ellie Martinez and Victoria Lynn Zaragosa, all of Angleton, Texas and one...

Aug 29, 2021

Thomas Howard Franck, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 after a long illness. He was born on September 6, 1946 to Arlo “Pat” and Geraldine “Dode” Franck in Independence, Iowa.

Thomas learned the value of hard work at an early age by helping at Pat’s, his parent’s tavern. He graduated from Independence...

Aug 28, 2021

Robert L. (RL) Frasier escaped the surly bonds of this earth on Saturday, August 28, 2021. He is preceded in death by his younger brother, Billy Frasier.

He leaves behind his parents Robert & Sybil Frasier, sisters Pamela Frasier, Paula Feight and her husband Don, nephews Frasier and Aaron Feight, and Franklin (his "filthy" cat).

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Aug 27, 2021

Armando Ybarra Sr., 76, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at 12:19 p.m. surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mercedes, Texas to Olivia De La Peña Ybarra and Ricardo Ibarra.

He is preceded in death by his loving mother, Olivia De La Peña Ybarra, father, Ricardo Ibarra, and siblings, Arnoldo Javier Ibarra and Sergio...

Aug 26, 2021

Kenneth Cyril Scheuer, 71, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at his residence in Harlingen, Texas.

Ken was born November 15, 1949, to parents Cyril and Helen (Baumann) Scheuer in Marshfield, Wisconsin.  He was a 1968 graduate of Columbus Catholic High School and went on to graduate with an Associate degree from North Central Technical Institute,...

Aug 26, 2021

Martha Bermea Flores died peacefully in her sleep on August 26, 2021. Martha was born on January 22, 1937 in Harlingen, Texas to Santos and Guadalupe Bermea. She was a life-long resident of Harlingen.

After graduating from high school, Martha continued her education and became a certified X-ray Technician. Throughout her career, she worked at Valley Baptist...

Aug 25, 2021

Elsa Linnea Swanson Carey, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed from this life into the presence of Jesus Christ at the age of 97 on August 25, 2021. She lived in the San Antonio area near her son and daughter in San Antonio and Devine, Texas.

Elsa was born to Eric and Alice...

Aug 23, 2021

Raquel González Serrato, 74, passed peacefully from this life on August 23, 2021.  She was born November 28, 1946 to the late Pablo González and Elvira Sánchez González in Carricitos (Los Indios), Texas.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, taking care of her family, and spending time with all her family and friends.

Raquel...