Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jan 28, 2020

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

Jan 26, 2020

Luis Edgar Perez 25 passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Matamoros, Mexico. Luis was born on November 25, 1994 to Luis & Adelita Marin Perez.

Luis graduated from Los Fresnos High School and then went to receive his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from UTRGV. He was a caseworker and employed by Caliburn Company...

Jan 25, 2020

Rev. Lawrence J. Klein, pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Harlingen, TX, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age of 66.

Fr. Larry was born on November 20, 1953 in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 16, 1984 by Bishop John J. Fitzpatrick.

During his...

Jan 21, 2020

Buckey Lee Turk, also known as Buck or Coach Turk, is finally face to face with his Master as of, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the age of 84. After a hard fought battle with cancer, Buck passed away at his home in Harlingen, Texas, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Buck was born on March...

Jan 18, 2020

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

Jan 18, 2020

Maria de los Angeles Moreno 79 passed away on January 18, 2020. She was born on October 1, 1940 to Miguel & Andrea Ortiz Villalobos.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Ofelia, Andrea, and Juanita; brothers Francisco, Antonio, and Guillermo.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Roberto T. Moreno, children:...

Jan 18, 2020

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

Jan 16, 2020

Barton (Buddy) Nott of Harlingen, Texas died on Thursday, January 16, 2020 of a heart attack at his home at the age of 72.

Born in Austin to Barton (Jr) and Mary Lou Nott on December 5, 1947, Barton was raised in Harlingen, Texas with his two younger brothers. A graduate of HHS, Barton attended a number...

Jan 16, 2020

Lawrence Ainsworth, 64, passed away peacefully in his home in Harlingen, on the evening of January 16, 2020.

He was born on August 1, 1955 in Harlingen, son of Harrell and Sue Ainsworth. Larry attended Harlingen High School with the graduating class of 1973 and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force. Larry then worked...

Jan 15, 2020

Gerardo “Jerry” Gonzalez 75 passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Rio Hondo. Jerry was born in Mexico on October 3, 1944 to Desiderio Almaguer & Angela Gonzalez

Jerry was a long time Choir member at Assumption Catholic Church and attended St. Helen Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing his guitar especially when playing at church.  Jerry...

Jan 11, 2020

Javier De La Fuente 51 passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 in San Benito.  He was born on December 22, 1968 in San Benito to Roberto C. & Guadalupe O. De La Fuente.

Javier received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Texas A&I University and was a Certified Counselor.  He was a retired teacher from...

Jan 11, 2020

Juanita Trevino Garza, age 84, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on the morning of January 11, 2020 as a result of complications from pneumonia and kidney cancer.  She was born in San Benito, Texas on June 9, 1935 to Juanita and Pablo Trevino.

Janie, as she was affectionately known, graduated from San Benito High School in...

Jan 9, 2020

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

Jan 9, 2020

George Walter Allison, Sr. known as GW by many, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2020. George was an avid hunter and fisherman and an amazing craftsman. His 42-year career with HEB made him well very known in the community. George is survived by his wife, Annie, of 15 years; sons, George Walter Allison,...

Jan 8, 2020

Paula J. Smith

Rancho Viejo:

Paula was born on October 4, 1930 in Seminole, Oklahoma.  She lived in Dallas for many years and moved to the Rio Grande Valley over 40 years ago.

Paula was a successful businesswoman in the Valley and a board member of the Gladys Porter Zoo (Valley Zoological Endowment)....

Jan 8, 2020

Haldon Lamb (Hal) Wyrick, age 73, of Harlingen, TX, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Sunshine Haven with his family by his side.

A “Firecracker” Baby, Hal was born in Greentown, Indiana on July 4th, 1946 to farming parents, Don and Eloise. Upon high school graduation, he promptly joined the U.S. Air...

Jan 7, 2020

Margaret “Joanne” Wilkes, age 73 of Harlingen, Texas, formerly of Luverne, Alabama went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.  She was born to Wilma (Farrior) Revel and M.L. Mills on January 1, 1947 in Louisville, Mississippi.

Joanne is survived by her husband, Paul Wilkes, and two...

Jan 3, 2020

Octaviano “Toby” Torres Jr. 47 passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 surrounded by family.  Toby was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 15, 1972 to Octaviano Torres Sr. & Elvia Benavidez Torres.

Toby’s enjoyment in life was spending time with family and doing everything with his grandkids.

Toby was preceded in death by...

Jan 2, 2020

Judith (aka Judy, Judes, Pootie) Louise Allen Swayze was 82 living in Harlingen when she passed away in her home on January 2, 2020 at 9:42pm with her family by her side. She was born on February 2, 1937 to Charles Allen and Vera Louise St. Pierre.

Judy is survived by her daughter Lorie Melody Swayze-Birschbach (Jim),...

Jan 1, 2020

Edward E. Bohnwagner Jr. Age 91, of Wallingford CT, Alton, IL, and Harlingen TX died peacefully January 1, 2020.

He was manager of sales administration of the Winchester division of Olin Corporation where he was employed for 44 years. He retired in 1994. He was a charter member of the Inter-County CT and the St. Louis Gateway...