Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

May 14, 2021

Barbara “Lori” Hunt, of Harlingen, Texas, formerly of Buchanan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2021.

She is survived by her son, Duane J. Hunt (Lisa) of Troutville; daughters, Lisa Smith (Bobby) of Roanoke, VA, Kristi O’Riley of Sun Valley, AZ; ten grandchildren, Emily Switzer, Katie Hunt, Matthew, Nathan, and Sarah Marrs,...

May 8, 2021

Don Allan Schuepbach is now sailing on the ships of Heaven joining his father, mother, cousin, and other loved ones that wait to greet him.  He was born and raised in San Juan, Texas, attended PSJA and graduated in 1967.

Don treated his friends to special meals, as he loved cooking and had a gift for melding...

May 5, 2021

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

May 4, 2021

Horace Russell, 93, of Harlingen, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 4, 2021.

He was born to parents Horace Sr. and Faye in Winnsboro, Texas on October 27, 1927.  After graduation form Winnsboro High School, Horace served aboard a Merchant Marine vessel during World War II.  He was...

May 4, 2021

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Nott was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Palmer and Gladys Kidd on February 13, 1928.  Mary Lou graduated from Port Arthur's Thomas Jefferson High School where one of her fondest memories was riding the Spirit Train in 1944 with her classmates to watch Thomas Jefferson beat Dallas Highland Park 20-7 for the...

May 4, 2021

Katherine B. Dougherty, 85, passed away Tuesday May 4, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen.

Katherine was born August 23, 1935 in Queens, New York. During her time as a nurse, she met her husband Dr. Joseph C. Dougherty. She would take leave from her career to raise their four children William,...

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...