Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Thomas "Tom" Patrick O'Connell

Thomas "Tom" Patrick O'Connell

Mar 18, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for Thomas "Tom" Patrick O'Connell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Marcela C. Leal

Marcela C. Leal

Mar 16, 2021

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

Ramon Piñón, Jr.

Ramon Piñón, Jr.

Mar 16, 2021

Ramón Piñón, Jr., 61, closed his eyes to this world and opened them to see the face of Jesus on March 16, 2021.  He was born to the late Ramón G. Piñón, Sr. and Dominga Quesada Piñón on August 25, 1959 in San Benito, Texas.

Ramón was a proud San Benito Greyhound, a member of the San...

Coach Jerry Hirst

Coach Jerry Hirst

Mar 16, 2021

Coach Jerry Hirst, 79, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 16, 2021.  Born in San Francisco, CA, on January 22, 1942 in the middle of a blackout, Jerry was the second son of Minerva (Gundersen) and Wayne R. Hirst.  Jerry’s family moved to Oklahoma where he found his love of tennis in middle school.  He and...

Katherine Faith Pearcy

Katherine Faith Pearcy

Mar 16, 2021

Katherine Faith Pearcy was our angel on earth for almost 26 years, full of pure innocence and joy.  She blessed the lives of all who had the pleasure of getting to know her smile, laughter, and loud exuberance for life.  Her time on this earth is over now and our angel has moved to her home in...

Maria Roble (Ratliff)  Benavides

Maria Roble (Ratliff) Benavides

Mar 12, 2021

Heaven has gained another Saint.  Our Lord welcomed our awesome loving mother into Paradise on Friday, March 12, 2021.  We thank God for having blessed us with her for 85 years and also with the privilege of allowing us time with her at her bedside loving and comforting her.

Our mom, our Queen, we love you and...

Ellen"Perk" L. English

Ellen"Perk" L. English

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...

Barbara O'Keefe

Barbara O'Keefe

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.

Nadia Valentina Angelica Lenor Flores

Nadia Valentina Angelica Lenor Flores

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;...

Matias G. Saldivar

Matias G. Saldivar

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...

Celfa G. (Gonzalez)  Zuniga

Celfa G. (Gonzalez) Zuniga

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...

Pedro "Pete" Perez Sierra

Pedro "Pete" Perez Sierra

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...

Luciano "Chano" Garcia

Luciano "Chano" Garcia

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...

Albert John Notargiacomo

Albert John Notargiacomo

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.

Bettine C. Jacques

Bettine C. Jacques

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...

Kenneth Blasingame

Kenneth Blasingame

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...

Tom Mason, II

Tom Mason, II

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.

Tom Mason

Tom Mason

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...

Kenneth L. Moen

Kenneth L. Moen

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.

Ernesto Salinas

Ernesto Salinas

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.

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