Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Apr 4, 2024

Paula Jane Whitton DeBolt, 89, peacefully passed away April 4, 2024 in her home.  She was born April 7, 1934 in San Augustine, Texas to Paul and Hazel Whitton.Paula graduated from San Augustine High School in 1951 and North Texas State College in 1955, where she received a Bachelor of Science and Home Economics Degree and met the love of...

Apr 3, 2024

Owen Ronald ”Ronie” Flinn was born in Brownsville, TX on February 12, 1934.  Two years later, he moved to Harlingen, the city he loved and called home for the rest of his life.  Ronie graduated from Harlingen High School in 1952, then became a Rice University Owl, attending on an Army ROTC Scholarship, where he graduated with a BA in...

Apr 2, 2024

Ted Lee Daniell, 67, of Harlingen, TX, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1956, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ted graduated from Harlingen High School in 1975, dominating the football field and making lifelong friendships known as “The Peckerwoods”. After high school, he started his journey of learning the family business of...

Apr 1, 2024

Juan M. Villarreal, de 76 años, falleció pacíficamente el 1 de abril de 2024 en Harlingen, Texas. El nació a sus padres, Encarnación Villarreal y Eduvijes B. Villarreal el 12 de noviembre de 1947 en México.Juan dedicó más de 48 años de su vida trabajando como troquero, una labor que sin duda forjó en él una gran responsabilidad y compromiso....

Mar 31, 2024

Coach Jesse David Longhofer, a cherished son of Benjamin and Lena Longhofer, was welcomed into the world in the panhandle town of Higgins, Texas, on January 14, 1936. His journey on Earth came to a peaceful close on the blessed day of Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, as he was called to his eternal home.A resilient soul from the start,...

Mar 27, 2024

Donald Sidney White, 85, passed away peacefully  surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Earl and Vera White on October 29, 1938 in Brownsville, Texas.Donald married  Pat Woods on January 23, 1960; they were married for 64 years. He was an employee of CPL and retired after 30 years.  Donald had...

Mar 27, 2024

Mary Ellen Hill, 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.  Mary was born in Harlingen, Texas on October 14, 1951 to Charles and Kathryn Fankhauser.

She loved children and held a license in Child Nutrition which she put to use at Mrs. Hills Childcare for over 25 years.  She also was a member of the...

Mar 26, 2024

Arnold Garcia Jr., age 32, passed away at his home in San Benito, Texas, on March 26, 2024. Born on October 13, 1991, he was the son of Arnold and Ida R. Garcia.He is survived by his parents, Arnold and Ida R. Garcia; his siblings, Clarissa Garcia, Adrienne Vargas, Andrea Juarez, and Julissa Garcia; his nieces and nephews, Cassandra Martinez,...

Mar 25, 2024

Once again, our hearts are broken. Our Mamita, Eloina M. Charles passed away on Monday, March 25th, 2024. At the age of 96, she passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home. Our Mamita was a hardworking and determined woman.

In October of 1964, she established Las Vegas Cafe. Today, the restaurant is still a reflection...

Mar 21, 2024

Daniel Wilburn Peters, 85, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Kinfolk Personal Care Home in Austin, Texas.

Daniel was born September 4, 1938 in Harlingen, Texas to Wilburn and Fannie Peters.  This is where he married, started a career, and raised a family.

He was a volunteer for the Weslaco Fire Department for a...

Mar 21, 2024

Melvin Fletcher a beloved husband, father, and member of the community, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024 at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, craftsmanship, and devotion.   He was born to Herman Fletcher and Alice Tingley on July 29, 1930 in Champaign IL. In the late 1930’s his family moved to the Valley...

Mar 18, 2024

Nancy McSwain Phipps, 82, of Harlingen, Texas, died peacefully on March 18th, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend William “Bill” G. Phipps, her sister and brother-in law, Patricia “Pat” M. and Charles C. Hancock, and her parents, James D. and Agnes P. McSwain. She is survived by her nieces, Helen Hancock of Salem, Virginia, and...

Mar 17, 2024

Lynne Michelle Morgan, 75, peacefully passed away on March 17, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas.  Lynne was born to Henry and Violet Kiepke on July 23, 1948 in Clark, South Dakota.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her birth mother, Esther Arends.

Left to treasure Lynne’s memory is her husband Tom Morgan; her...

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Alice O’Keeffe, 85, peacefully passed away on March 14, 2024 in Sugar Land, Texas.

She was born to Dorsey H. Fudge and Mattie Dee Fudge on September 22, 1938 in San Benito, Texas. Mary was employed as a teacher assistant for the La Feria Independent School District.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 12, 2024

Guadalupe (Lupita) R. “Memo” Ramirez, 101, peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her children and loved ones on March 12, 2024 in San Benito, Texas.  She was born to the late Emilio L. and Aurora B. Rodriguez on October 26, 1922 in San Benito, Texas.

Lupita was a faithful member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. ...

Mar 11, 2024

Bennie (Ben) Dan Milford, 77, beloved husband, son, and friend passed away to glory on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Ben was born on March 25, 1946, to Morris “Jack” Milford and Fay Chance Milford in Houston, Texas.  In 1968 Ben met Vera de la Garza of Raymondville, Texas and they were married on December 21, 1968.

Mar 11, 2024

Mr. Ricardo “Rick” Rosenbaum, 66, of San Benito went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 11, 2024. Rick was born on January 24th, 1958.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Sotero and Lazara Rosenbaum, his two brothers Martin and Rigoberto Rosenbaum, and brother in law Alfonso Maldonado and great-nephew Joshua Zuniga...

Mar 9, 2024

Benito Canales passed quietly surrounded by family and loved ones on Saturday March 9, 2024.  He was born to the late Juanita Guerrero and Jorge Canales, Sr on December 19, 1931 in San Benito, Texas.

Benito joined the United States Air Force upon turning 18 years of age where he was a Special Police Lieutenant.  He joined...

Mar 8, 2024

Lowene Evelyn Werkmeister met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 8 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born May 30th, 1936, in Leigh, Nebraska to Rudolph (Rudy) and Lydia (Franzen) Korte. She was baptized on June 14, 1936, at Zion Lutheran Church, Leigh, and confirmed her faith on April 2, 1950, also at Zion Lutheran Church. She attended...

Mar 8, 2024

Norma Cabaza Adams, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Round Rock, Texas. She was born on April 8, 1935, in San Benito, Texas to Luis and Esperanza Cabaza.

She and her husband, Alfred (Fred) Adams, met in San Benito as teenagers and were married on December 26,...