Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jul 25, 2020

Maria Elena “Nena” Montes De Jesus, 52, passed peacefully from this life on July 23, 2020.  She was born to Jose and Ramona Corona Montes on August 18, 1967 in San Benito, Texas.

Maria Elena enjoyed working with children and, for many years, was employed by San Benito CISD and Los Fresnos CISD as paraprofessional.  After leaving...

Jul 24, 2020

Karen Lizeth Orantes Gonzalez, 30, died on July 24, 2020 in a car accident near Schulenburg, Texas. She was born on October 20, 1989 to Hilda Luz Gonzalez Orantes and Rafael Orantes in Weslaco, Texas.

She was a graduate of San Benito High School and was employed as a Marketer with a dental office in the Dallas-Ft....

Jul 24, 2020

On July 24, 2020, as our family was preparing for our weekly Friday dinner at her home, Doris Jean Kidd passed from this life in Harlingen, Texas to her Heavenly home.  Jean was born to George and Cordie (Scoggins) Labar in Hornbeck, Louisiana on November 7, 1929.  She moved with her parents to Hardin Ranch near Harlingen...

Jul 23, 2020

B. Bruce Snider, 89 was living in Harlingen, TX when he quietly passed in his sleep July 23rd at 2:30pm, in the care and loving supervision at Treasure Hills Residential Care Home.

Born on January 13th, 1931 in Magnolia, Arkansas to Haskell and Fannie Snider. He was the youngest of six children: two brothers and three sisters....

Jul 22, 2020

SSgt. Heriberto “Beto” Rivas, Jr., 70, passed away on July 22, 2020 after brief illness.  He was born to the late Heriberto Rivas, Sr. and Angela Lopez on March 31, 1950 on the Cuatro Milpas Ranch (Delmita, Texas).

Heriberto proudly served in the U.S. Army and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He was a combat veteran...

Jul 22, 2020

San Juan – Armando Huerta, Jr., 56, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at DHR COVID Unit. Armando was born on September 26, 1963 in San Benito, Texas to Armando Huerta and Carmen Flores Huerta.

Armando is preceded in death by his parents. Armando is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Marvin Huerta, and his 2 children,...

Jul 21, 2020

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

Jul 21, 2020

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

Jul 21, 2020

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

Jul 20, 2020

Avaristo Alvarez, Jr. (51), passed away in his sleep on July 20, 2020 at his home in Los Fresnos.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 27, 1969.

Throughout his life, Avaristo served his community as a peace officer for the Constable’s Office in San Benito, Texas and the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department.

Avaristo...

Jul 19, 2020

Edwardo Varela, 63, passed away on July 19, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was born on November 23, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Roberto Varela, Sr. and Adelaida M. Gonzalez.

He was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1976.  Edward was an avid fan of Greyhound football and would travel...

Jul 19, 2020

Rene Flores, of San Benito, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on July 19, 2020.  He was born to the late Vicente and Margarita Flores on June 7, 1942. He was a lifelong Greyhound and proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1962. He retired from PPG Industries after many years of service.

Rene loved...

Jul 19, 2020

Anatolio “Nato” Gonzalez, 74, passed away on July 19, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was born to Juan and Rosa M. Gonzalez on July 3, 1946 in Brownsville, Texas.

Anatolio enjoyed fishing, family gatherings, finding and restoring antiques, and he loved to watch wrestling.  He was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.

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Jul 19, 2020

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

Jul 19, 2020

Arnold Mercado Sr., 75 of San Benito, Texas went to be with our Lord on July 19, 2020.

Arnold was born on November 26, 1944, the son of Elena Contreras and Juan Mercado. He graduated from San Benito High School, class of 1963.

Arnold married Graciela Longoria on January 31, 1968. The couple was blessed...

Jul 17, 2020

Jerry Daniel "Danny" Smith Sr. died unexpectedly at home on July 17th, 2020 in San Benito Texas at the age of 63.

Danny is survived by his mother, Maxine Shedd Smith, three siblings Linda Lee Perez, Deborah Annette Wheelock, Darryl Benjamin Smith, three sons Jerry Daniel Smith Jr., Clarence Ben Smith II, Woodrow Zane Smith, and his...

Jul 17, 2020

Natividad “Tivo” Ontiveros, a lifelong resident of San Benito, Texas, passed peacefully on July 17, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was born to the late Natividad and Alejandra Ayala Ontiveros on December 7, 1926.  Natividad was well known around the San Benito community as “Mr. O” and also lovingly called “Grandpa” by young people and adults alike.

Jul 17, 2020

Noe Cavazos passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020, at his home, in San Benito, Texas at the age of 70. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for more than 50 years.

Noe was born on December 12, 1949 in Rio Hondo, the first of seven siblings. He graduated from Rio Hondo High in 1969 and met...

Jul 17, 2020

RIO HONDO, TX.

Charles (Chuck) Eugene David, 68, of Rio Hondo, Texas passed from this life on Friday afternoon July 17, 2020. He was born in Jackson, Michigan on January 16, 1952 to George and Geraldine David.

The family resettled to the Rio Hondo area when Chuck was a young boy. Chuck enlisted in the...

Jul 17, 2020

A tribute is not available at this time for "Randy" Randall Eugene Simpson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.