Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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...

Dec 31, 2019

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

Dec 29, 2019

Gary Allen Knight passed away on December 29, 2019 at the age of 60.

Gary is preceded in death by his brother Ric Knight, and his grandparents Bob and Normah Knight.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 11 years Carol Evans-Knight, parents Bob and Frances Knight, his daughter Sumer Knight Polley (Eric Polley,...

Dec 28, 2019

Mateo G. “Toto” Mancillas, Jr., 92, a longtime resident of San Benito, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on December 28, 2019 at San Marcos Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in San Marcos, Texas.

Mateo proudly served his country in the U. S. Army towards the end of World War II and was awarded the World War II...

Dec 28, 2019

George Lynn Eubanks was 58 and living in Harlingen, TX when he died on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

He was born in Harlingen, TX to parents Jim and Virginia Eubanks in January of 1961. They grew up in Santa Rosa, TX where the family owned farmland. He attended Santa Rosa High School...

Dec 23, 2019

Jeanette Mundell Hoverson, 75, passed away after a brief struggle with cancer on December 23, 2019 while cared for by her loving family. Jeanette was born April 8, 1944 to parents Thomas and Rita Mundell in Ohio. She met her husband, Marshall, in Puerto Rico and they were married on April 20th of 1968. They have 3 children who...

Dec 20, 2019

Heaven has gained another angel.  Our Lord welcomed our awesome loving Husband/Daddy into Paradise on Friday, December 20, 2019. We thank God for Blessing us with him for 82 years, and the privilege of being at his bedside as we said our last farewell. Thank you God. We love you Lalo/Daddy, forever in our hearts.

Mr. Benavides...

Dec 16, 2019

Higinio Cruz Guerrero 85 passed away on December 16, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born in El Orgono, Mexico on January 12, 1934 to Bartolo & Cidronia Cruz Guerrero.

Higinio was a Rancher and Farmer all his life. He enjoyed raising cattle and going on trips, especially trips that involved airplanes. Higinio was...

Dec 14, 2019

Verna Young died peacefully on December 14, 2019, at her home in Combes, Texas.  She was 88 years old.

Mrs. Young was born in Cameron County to Lawrence and Bernice King and grew up in the farming community of Primera. She graduated from Wilson Tract High School, later consolidated into the Harlingen School District, and from Baylor...

Dec 12, 2019

Domingo (Pimpo) Ramirez, Jr. 76 passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  Domingo was born on August 7, 1943 to Domingo & Isabel Campos Ramirez, Sr.

Domingo was a graduate of San Benito High School, served in the Army National Guard and was of the Catholic faith.  His professional career included the...

Dec 12, 2019

Priciliana (Prissy) Garcia 82 passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at home in Los Fresnos surrounded by family. Prissy was born on January 4, 1937 in Los Fresnos to Seferino & Herlinda Romero Garcia.

Prissy was a member of Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. She retired from Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. She enjoyed...

Dec 12, 2019

Nancy Elizabeth Thompson 73 was born to W. Murray and Marian Thompson. She was called home by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at home in San Benito.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Nora Anne (Sukey) Tamayo and her brother in-law Karl Krenz. She is...

Dec 10, 2019

Dolores M. Alvarez 69 passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born in San Benito on April 7, 1950 to Hilario & Maria San Pedro Martinez.

Dolores was member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and retired Head Start after 15 years of service.  She loved puzzles (Word Puzzles), enjoyed & loved watching Law & Order...

Dec 8, 2019

Alma Jean Jentsch, 88, of Harlingen, Texas passed away December 8, 2019 with her loving daughter, Eileen Jentsch, by her side.

Jean was born to the late Clarence and Sarah Billett, July 21, 1931, in Burnham, Pennsylvania. She proudly served her country in the US Air Force during the Korean War.

She was married to...

Dec 7, 2019

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