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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
James Leal
Jul 9, 2024
James “Jimmy” Leal, 90, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on October 29, 1933 in La Paloma, Texas to David Gracia Leal Jr. and Otila Guerra Leal.
Jimmy embarked on his professional journey with the Highway department and later with the Alcohol Beverage Commission, where he dedicated 30 years of his life before...
Roberto G. Lopez
Jul 8, 2024
Roberto G. Lopez, 96, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on February 27, 1928, in San Benito to Santiago Lopez and Faustina Guerra Lopez.
Roberto served his country as a Private Class in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, where he was honored with the Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal-Japan....
Miguel Angel Larraga
Jul 7, 2024
Miguel Angel Larraga 63, de San Benito, Texas entró al eterno paraíso el día Domingo 7 de Julio 2024 rodeado de sus seres queridos.
Nacido en Tamuin, San Luis Potosí el 26 de Septiembre de 1960 fue hijo Leobardo Larraga y Maria Guadalupe Gomez. Habiendo pasado su infancia y adolescencia en CD. Valles, el destino lo llevó a CD Mante, Tamps...
Dr. John R. Tucker
Jul 5, 2024
John Robert Tucker joined his heavenly Father and the love of his life, Joyce, on July 5, 2024. Just the week before, on June 25, he celebrated his 96th birthday with his children and loyal caretakers at Golden Palms Retirement Community in Harlingen, Texas.
John was born on June 25, 1928, the son of Albert Joseph Tucker and Dorothy Louise, in...
Juan De Dios Gonzales
Jun 25, 2024
Juan De Dios Gonzales, 84, of Los Fresnos, TX passed away on June 25, 2024, in Harlingen, TX. He was born on May 6, 1940, in Los Fresnos, TX to Amador Gonzales and Simona Martinez and grew up alongside his many siblings. Juan, as a lifelong Los Fresnos resident, built a wonderful life alongside his wife of almost 60 years,...
Raul Torres Cruz
Jun 24, 2024
Raul Torres Cruz, 81, also known as “Primo”, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Raul was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico, on March 21, 1943, to Presiliano Torres and Pilar Cruz. As a child, he grew up in “La Barranca” just across the border in Mexico before moving to San Benito, TX, with his mother and siblings. He later moved...
Christopher “Chris” S. Edmundson
Jun 23, 2024
Christopher “Chris” S. Edmundson passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2024 at the age of 58. He leaves behind a legacy defined by hard work, compassion, and affection for others. His wife always said “if he was a kid now a days, he’d be on the back of a milk carton. That friendly.
Born to Jerry (Litain) Edmundson and...
Eduardo Guzman
Jun 21, 2024
Eduardo Guzman, 97, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 21, 2024. He was born January 1, 1927 to the late Francisco and Alicia Guzman.
Eduardo worked many years as a farmer, enjoyed tending his garden and yard, and loved to fish. Above all else, Eduardo was a man of prayer and faith. He served many years...
Patricio Perez
Jun 17, 2024
Patricio Perez, aged 100, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2024, in Harlingen Texas. He was born on March 17, 1924, in San Benito, Texas to Martin Perez and Abundia Hernandez Perez.
Mr. Perez proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and later as a Foreman for Valley Grain Elevator, dedicating 30 years to his career. He found joy in...
Lisa Marie Palomino
Jun 15, 2024
Lisa Marie “Lizzy” Palomino, 28, passed away on June 15, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born August 8, 1995 in Harlingen, Texas to Jaime and Noemi Palomino.
Lizzy was a graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 2013, and dedicated her professional life as a Patient Care Technician at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. In her leisure time,...
Doris Knight
Jun 8, 2024
Doris Ann (Nash) Knight, 87, of Houston, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2024, at The Rehab Suites at Magnolia Crossing in Houston, TX. She was born on June 10, 1936, in Lasara, Texas, Willacy County.
After graduating from Lyford High School in 1954, Doris worked as a telephone operator at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She and Ashley L. Strader were...
Gloria L. Becerra
Jun 8, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Gloria Lucio Becerra, Beloved Mother, who left us peacefully at home on 8 June 2024 at the age of 88 years. She is preceded by her husband, Manuel Luna Becerra; her parents, Guadalupe and Juanita Lucio; baby daughter, Juanita Becerra; brother, Demetrio Lucio; niece, Irene Gonzalez (Mauro +) and...
Manuela L. Guevara
Jun 8, 2024
Manuela Guevara, 82, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on March 22,1942 in San Benito, Texas to Arturo and Maxima Longoria.Manuela dedicated 27 years of her life to the San Benito School District before retiring. She held steadfast her Catholic faith and was an active member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. She was...
Dr. Andres Nicolas "Nick" Vallado
May 31, 2024
Dr. Andres Nicolas “Nick” Vallado, 87, of Los Fresnos, Texas, went to join his beloved wife, Grace Munoz Vallado, in Heaven on Friday, May 31, 2024. They were married for 59 years prior to her passing in 2018.Nick was born in Brownsville, Texas and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he met and married his beloved wife. He served in...
Cecil Eugene (Gene) Catlett Jr.
May 30, 2024
Cecil Eugene (Gene) Catlett Jr. passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Gene was born to Cecil E. Catlett, Sr., and Madeline Louise Catlett on May 19, 1947, in Kansas City, MO.Gene’s early years were spent traveling with the entire Catlett clan on “Catlett Greater Shows” carnival, which was owned by...
Albert Rahe Mandeville
May 24, 2024
Albert Rahe Mandeville, 96, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on September 29, 1927, in Dunning, Nebraska to Robert and Ruth (Ferguson) Mandeville.Albert graduated from Dunning High School and later married Dorothy Winberg on August 18, 1950. Their marriage endured for an impressive 73 years. Albert dedicated 30 years of his life working...
Homero "Homer" R. Gonzales
May 24, 2024
Homero Ruperto Gonzales, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, unexpectedly passed to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the age of 65.Homero, affectionally known as Homer, was born on December 12, 1958 to his mother, Felicita Torres Gonzales and his father, Jose Ricardo Gonzales in Harlingen, Texas. Being the youngest of three boys growing up...
Alfred Jonke
May 23, 2024
Alfred Jonke passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at his home in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his family. He was born June 20,1935, in the former German speaking region of Gottschee, Yugoslavia currently known as Kocevje, Slovenia.During WWII his family lost their home and was forced to relocate by the Nazis. His family was...
Betty Raimond Farris
May 22, 2024
Betty Raimond Farris, devoted wife, mother, teacher, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the age of 93. She was the only child of Vance and Mary Lee Raimond and was raised in Edinburg, Texas.As a young girl, Betty was very active in Girl Scouts, starting as early as possible and continued even into high school....
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