Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 9, 2021

Ellen Lauree English was born on the family farm, North of Cozad, Nebraska during the winter of 1937 to Lawrence and Martha Stinehagen with two older sisters Marilyn and Shirley then later Jim a baby brother. The nickname “Perk” which everyone knew her by, was given to her early in life for her perky, exuberant dancing, almost...

Mar 8, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for Barbara O'Keefe. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 7, 2021

Nadia Valentina Angelica Lenor Flores, also known as Gunnbunni, age 28, was born in Wurzburg, Bavaria, Germany on July 17, 1992 and passed from this life on March 7, 2021 at her home in Los Fresnos, Texas.

She is survived by her daughter, Marishka Calypso Vivian Flores-Cardenas; mother, Gloria Jean Young (Cardenas); grandparents, Sam and Gloria Cardenas;...

Mar 7, 2021

Matias G. Saldivar passed peacefully from this life on March 7, 2021 at the 95 years of age.  He was born to the late Arnulfo Saldivar and Lucinda Garcia Saldivar on February 13, 1926 in Rancho La Palangana, Tamps., Mexico.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Aurelia Saldivar, 11 children, 40 grandchildren, and...

Mar 6, 2021

Celfa G. Zuniga, 58, passed from this life on March 6, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was born to the late Santiago Gonzalez and Elida Alfaro Gonzalez on July 7, 1962 in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Celfa was preceded in death...

Mar 5, 2021

Pedro “Pete” P. Sierra was born on June 29, 1929 in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico and passed away on March 5, 2021.

The Sierra family migrated to the United States and became farm laborers in the early 1950’s.  The Sierras were a very devout Catholic family.  As a young teen, Pedro worked at a gas station in San...

Mar 2, 2021

Luciano “Chano” Garcia, 74, peacefully passed from this life on March 2, 2021.  He was born to the late Francisco Garcia and Isabel Flores Garcia on January 1, 1947 in Harlingen, Texas.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Luciano was a valued employee of Texas State Technical College for 26...

Feb 26, 2021

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

Feb 23, 2021

Bettine “Betsy” Jacques, age 100, entered into rest on February 23, 2021 in Harlingen, TX.

Betsy was born April 18, 1920 to Harvey and Helen Miller in Waynesboro, VA.  She was an avid seamstress and was a diligent church worker at the Forest Park United Presbyterian Church in Hutchinson, KS.

Betsy was preceded in death...

Feb 22, 2021

Kenneth Blasingame, beloved brother, uncle and friend passed into eternal life on February 22nd at the age of 71.  He was a longtime resident of Rio Hondo and Harlingen, Texas

He fought a brave battle and had a heart of gold.  He had a hard life and lived with long-term effects from his polio diagnosis at age...

Feb 21, 2021

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

Feb 21, 2021

After a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer, Tom’s beautiful spirit was released from his embattled body early Sunday morning, February 21st. He died in his husband’s weary arms and is now free to explore the universe on his way to become our protective angel on the other side. There he will be greeted by his Papa and...

Feb 21, 2021

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

Feb 19, 2021

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

Feb 19, 2021

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

Feb 18, 2021

Nicolás Hernández Arreaga peacefully passed from this life on February 16, 2021 at 84 years of age.  He was born in Anahuac, Nuevo León, México on December 18, 1936 to the late Pedro Hernández and Higinia Arreaga de Hernández.

He was a retired agricultural worker.  In his leisure time, Nicolás enjoyed fishing and dancing.  His greatest joy...

Feb 15, 2021

SgtMaj Albert S. Wilson Jr., 72, died peacefully in his Harlingen, TX home on February 15, 2021.  He retired from the United States Marine Corps in June of 1997 after 30 years of dedicated service.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned two Purple Hearts, and of the Iraq War.

He would continue...

Feb 14, 2021

Virginia Swope Cherrington, a beloved mother and grandmother, died in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, February 14, 2021.  She was born in Perry, Missouri, on July 16, 1927, and moved to the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in 1945 where she resided until 2015 when she moved to Houston to be closer to her children.

Feb 13, 2021

Robert “Bob” Anderson, age 83, passed to his heavenly reward on February 13, 2021.  Today, he is pain-free with joy overflowing as he stands in awe before the One who welcomed him home, his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He began a successful career in Law Enforcement in 1961 as a Harlingen City Police Officer culminating with...

Feb 12, 2021

Simon Fonseca, Jr. went home to our Lord on February 12, 2021 in San Antonio at the age of 51 after a courageous battle with COVID19.

Simon Jr. was born to Simon and Delia Fonseca in Harlingen, TX but grew up in San Benito, TX. Throughout his life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he...