Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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,...

Apr 6, 2021

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

Apr 5, 2021

Edna Fay Lasley, 65, unexpectedly passed from this life on April 5, 2021.  Edna Fay was born to the late A.G. Lasley and Clarice Bernard Lasley on June 18, 1955 in San Benito, Texas.

She was a graduate of Harlingen High School, Class of 1973 and, for over 30 years, she worked as caregiver in several area...

Apr 5, 2021

Rosalinda Garcia passed peacefully from this life on April 5, 2021 and is together again with Luciano, her loving husband of 51 years who passed away March 2, 2021.

Rosalinda was born to the late Felipe and Inocente Garza on June 7, 1949 in Harlingen, Texas. She worked for Levi Strauss & Co. for 22 years until...

Apr 4, 2021

Maria Magdalena Garza, 94, peacefully passed from this life at a hospital in Katy, Texas.  She was a longtime resident of El Ranchito, Texas before moving to Katy.  She was born to the late Pablo Escamilla and Agapita Leal Escamilla on July 22, 1926 in El Naranjo/San Benito, Texas.

Magdalena was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 28, 2021

Robert Eugene Burley, Sr., born June 9, 1924 and only child of Robert G. and Hazel M. Burley, passed March 28, 2021.

“Bob” was born in Piqua, Ohio, but his family later moved to his hometown of Troy, Ohio.  He graduated from Troy High School in 1942 and left to enlist in the United States Army Air...

Mar 28, 2021

Maria Del Rosario Tristan Lopez, 69, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in San Benito, TX.  She was born June 4, 1951 in Harlingen, Texas to Jose G. Tristan and Francisca Sandoval Tristan.

Maria was a graduate of Harlingen High School, Class of 1969.  She was employed as an administrative assistant for 25...

Mar 26, 2021

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

Mar 24, 2021

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

Mar 23, 2021

With heavy hearts and sorrow until we meet again, we must let her go, our beloved Mom.

Victoria P. Morales, age 95, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alberto H. Morales; an infant son, her parents, Ricardo and Dolores Pérez; brothers, Valentín Pérez,...

Mar 23, 2021

Carlos Garza 69, passed peacefully from this life on March 23, 2021 with his family by his side.  He was born to the late Miguel Angel and Josefina Garza Pacheco on September 22, 1951 in Brownsville, Texas.

Carlos attended Brownsville High School.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 41 years.  He served in Afghanistan during...

Mar 22, 2021

Surrounded by her loving family, Eva Atkinson Villafuerte, 86, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, March 22, 2021 at her home. She was born to the late Cecilio Atkinson and Dominga Arizmendiz Atkinson on February 18, 1935 in San Benito, Texas.

Eva loved working with children.  She was school nurse at Fred Booth Elementary School for...

Mar 21, 2021

Rowland Seecharan passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 after a long battle with illness.  He was born on October 9, 1932 to Karl and Leonine Seecharan and was one of five siblings.

Rowland travelled extensively in a long career that crossed three continents.  He met Jean, his loving wife of 61 years, in London, England.  He...

Mar 21, 2021

Betty Jane Dossey Baczewski was born September 19, 1925 in Okema, Oklahoma to Audrey and Bill Dossey.  She was raised by Audrey and OT Burns of Harlingen.  Betty passed away March 21, 2021 at the age of 95.

Betty and Tony were married in 1946.  While living in Alaska, Betty joined sorority in 1958.

Betty...

Mar 18, 2021

Thomas Patrick “Tom” O’Connell passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2021, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He will be terribly missed, but his life is lovingly celebrated.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 23, 1949, to Donald Aloysius and Edith Brons O’Connell. The tight knit family moved to the Rio...