Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

May 2, 2021

It is with a saddened heart that Hector F. Guerra left to be with the Lord on May 2, 2021 after complications from open-heart surgery. Hector was blessed to have been loved by his beloved partner Gracie Pacheco for the last eleven years. He had numerous friends and always making friends with his contagious personality.

Hector graduated...

May 2, 2021

Marcella Montalvo passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 2, 2021. She was born in La Colmena, Texas on November 6, 1925. She lived a charmed life, growing up on a ranch running cattle with her brother Richard Gonzales. She attended Las Yescas School where she studied under Mr. Kennemer who was a former New York Times reporter....

Apr 26, 2021

Joel Flores Sr., 53, passed peacefully from this life on April 26, 2021.  He was born to the late Pablo Flores, Sr. and San Juanita Flores on August 24, 1967 in Harlingen, Texas.

Joel was a self-employed plumber by trade.  He was a Christian and a member of Trinity Gospel Church.

He was preceded in...

Apr 24, 2021

Luis Alfredo “Freddy” Núñez passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on April 24, 2021. A native of Santurce, Puerto Rico, he was born on August 28, 1950 to the late José Antonio Núñez, Sr. and Carmen Maria Robles.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and attained the rank of...

Apr 23, 2021

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

Apr 22, 2021

Josefina A. González passed peacefully from this life on April 22, 2021 at the age of eighty-five.  She was born to the late Anselmo Aguirre and Severiana Moreno Aguirre on March 5, 1936 in San Benito, Texas.

She attended San Benito schools and was a homemaker.  In her leisure time, she enjoyed playing Chalupa, fishing, and most...

Apr 20, 2021

Oralia Torres, 73, peacefully passed from this life on April 20, 2021.  She was born to the late Leandro Alfaro and Manuela Ordoñez Alfaro on November 26, 1946 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México.

Oralia was of the Christian faith and a devoted church member.

Left to treasure Oralia’s memory are her sisters, Margarita Alfaro, Lucinda Ochoa,...

Apr 20, 2021

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

Apr 20, 2021

Julio Charles peacefully passed from this life on April 20, 2021 at 89 years of age.  He was born in Harlingen, Texas on April 6, 1932 to Lino and Agustina Charles.

Julio was best known in Harlingen and the surrounding area as the owner of the ever-popular Las Vegas Café. He owned and operated the restaurant, meeting...

Apr 19, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for Alberto Ramirez, III. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 18, 2021

Joan “Jonay” B. Dane born Estelle Becker passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 79 years of age.  She was born November 4, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to the parents of Fortune Haber and Eli Becker.

She resided in Buffalo until the age of 19 when she moved to Houston, TX to follow her aspirations. ...

Apr 17, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Murray West, age 66, passed away on April 17, 2021 after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.  Bobby was born on December 31, 1954 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Hartman and Mary Edna West.  Bobby is predeceased by his wife Sandra Shaw West and his brother Hartman Herbert West, Jr.   He is survived by his brother...

Apr 15, 2021

Frances Galvan, 85, was born on October 3, 1935 to Juan & Andrea Martinez. She was a loving mother and devoted wife to Reynaldo Galvan for 63 years until his passing in 2018. Frances raised her family and resided in Harlingen for the majority of her life.

She was a talented woman with a natural gift for...

Apr 15, 2021

Beverly Dill, 82, of La Feria, Texas passed away on April 14, 2021 from complications during a heart procedure.  Beverly was born in Donna, Texas on October 25, 1938 to Charles and Mary Bartnesky.

She graduated from La Feria High School.  Beverly worked at Mercedes National Bank for many years.  She enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and all...

Apr 15, 2021

Valerie Lynn Otteman Clark, 58, of Harlingen, TX went to be with the Lord on the 15th day of April, 2021.

Valerie was born May 8, 1962 in Harlingen, Texas to DeWayne Gerald and Marilyn Brett Otteman. She grew up in Harlingen and graduated from Harlingen High School in 1980. After high school,...

Apr 14, 2021

Alexander “PeeWee” Sierra has transitioned to begin his eternal life in Heaven.  As a father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, his loyalty, love, and devotion shined through.

Throughout his journey of life, Alexander conveyed undeniable compassion for those who were near or far.  The love for his family and children was immense and without limit.

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Apr 13, 2021

Coach Monty Lee Woodall, 64, passed away April 13, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was born to the late William Earl and Jackie Lee Woodall on October 3, 1956 in Weslaco, Texas.

Monty served in the U.S. Army and attained the rank of Sergeant. He received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree and became a...

Apr 9, 2021

Juan Manuel “Johnny” Cavazos, 67, closed his eyes to this world on April 9, 2021 and opened them to see the face of his Savior and Lord.  Johnny was born to the late Manuel G. and Martina Avila Cavazos on September 15, 1953 in San Benito, Texas.

He was a graduate of San Benito High School, Class...

Apr 8, 2021

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

Apr 7, 2021

Magdalena Sánchez Rivera, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas.

Magdalena was born on May 25, 1930 in San Benito, Texas to Rosendo and Celsa Sánchez. Magdalena was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Zamora Rivera; parents, Rosendo and Celsa; siblings, Julian, Juanita, José Juan and Cástulo; children Juan, Tomas,...