Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jul 1, 2019

Leonel F. Martinez 72, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 in San Benito.  Leonel was born on January 3, 1947 in San Benito to Leonel & Ofelia Martinez.

Leonel was a long time business owner. He enjoyed roster fights, fishing, boxing, NASCAR, the Kentucky Derby, golfing and he was of the Christian faith.

His parents;...

Jun 30, 2019

Ricardo Vargas, 19, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Ricardo was born to Alvaro Vargas and Monica Gonzalez on October 25, 1999 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was a proud graduate of San Benito High School and was an honorary San Benito High School Police Officer.

Ricardo’s...

Jun 23, 2019

Domingo Garcia, Jr. of San Benito, Texas, is now resting in his Savior’s care.  He passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the age of 72.

Domingo’s parents, Domingo, Sr. and Dolores Garcia and his parents-in-law, Antonio and Antonia Meza, preceded him in death.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of...

Jun 22, 2019

Mary Frances Black Anderson, 94, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on June 22, 2019.  She passed away at the Spear Home in Harlingen, Texas with her children at her side.

Mary was born May 31, 1925 to Frank C. Black and Carrie May Plunkett Black in Murchison, Texas. She and...

Jun 21, 2019

Tressie Josephine (Jo) Walker Clark Russell, 92, went to be with her heavenly Father on June 21, 2019 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Tressie (Jo) was born on April 3, 1927 on a farm near Cumi, Arkansas to the Rev. John E. and Mabel Wells Walker.  She was the third child in a family of 5 girls...

Jun 20, 2019

Bertha De Los Santos, 85, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2019.  She was born on May 1, 1934 to Isabel Mena Garcia and raised by Julian Garcia and the Mena family.

Bertha was an intelligent, witty, outgoing, and loving person. She lived her life for her family. A true...

Jun 20, 2019

Jane Runnels Clark passed peacefully in her sleep during a brief stay in Harlingen Medical Center on June 20, 2019.  She was born to Forrest Wilson Runnels and Billie Ruth Runnels on March 19, 1936.  She grew up in Harlingen, married in 1956 and raised two children.

She was actively involved in many service and charitable organizations...

Jun 19, 2019

Lilyanna Rose Maldonado, beautiful baby daughter of Jaime and Holly Linville Maldonado slipped into the arms of Jesus on June 19, 2019.

Lilyanna Rose was loved by so many.  Her sisters and brother enjoyed giving her kisses, talking to her, and planning all the things they would teach her.  Lilyanna will forever be loved by her parents,...

Jun 18, 2019

Stephanie Anne Nimerick, 64, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2019 after bravely and valiantly battling cancer for two and a half years. Stephanie was born on March 19, 1955 to Ruby Frith Terhune and Lt. Col. Claude Mitchell Terhune. Stephanie was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She treasured her family and embraced every moment with them....

Jun 16, 2019

Ned was born in Kansas City, MO in 1923, the son of Katherine Dolman Davis and Francis Edward Davis. He moved with his family in 1926 to Harlingen.

He attended Harlingen schools.  His senior year he was co-captain of the HHS Cardinal Football Team (1940 Valley Champions).

Ned attended The University of Texas Austin in...

Jun 13, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Timothy E. Saban. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 12, 2019

San Benito – John Robert Rush Sr. of San Benito, Texas passed from this life on June 12th, 2019, surrounded by family.  He was born August 9, 1927, in Mirando City, Texas to James Pope and Dora Ellen (Center) Rush.  He was the youngest of 10 children.  When he was in his early teens, his parents moved to Corpus...

Jun 12, 2019

Gary “Bud” James, 78, living in Rio Hondo, TX when he passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Left to treasure Gary’s memory are his wife of 58 years, Barbara; daughters, Tammy (Robert) Meier, Krista (Barry) Waters, and son Curtis (Tina) James; grandchildren Whitney (Zachary) Swanberg, Travis James, Caleb Waters;...

Jun 11, 2019

Betty Jo Wakefield Kilgore from San Benito, TX passed peacefully in her sleep on June 11, 2019. She was 86 years old. Betty spent the last seven years of her life at Martha’s Care home, surrounded by loving caregivers.

Betty was born on January 20, 1933 on the family ranch in Uvalde,  TX to James Clyde Wakefield...

Jun 9, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Wayne Neal Lester. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 7, 2019

Peter Paul Guenat, 53, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, June 7, 2019 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to the late Bernard J. Guenat and Blanch Akers Guenat on January 28, 1966 in Abilene, Texas.

Peter was a graduate of Monterey High School and attended Texas Tech University, both in Lubbock, Texas.  Employed by the...

Jun 7, 2019

George L. Mendez, 61, passed away on Friday,  June 7, 2019.

George is survived by his wife, Miriam M. Hinojosa, his children, George Mendez, Jr., Israel Hinojosa III, Priscilla Hinojosa, Dalton Hinojosa; and his grandchildren Destiny Reyes, Heavenly Hinojosa, Abraham Cuellar; siblings Gloria Mendez, Gabriel Mendez, Gustavo Gonzalez and Gilda Robles.  He was preceded in death by...

Jun 3, 2019

Holda “Corina” Leal Farias, 81, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019.  Corina was born in San Benito on July 1, 1937 to Juan G. Leal & Refugia T. Leal.  She was a devout Catholic all of her life, a lifelong parishioner of St. Ignacio de Loyola Catholic Church, and a dedicated member of the Guadalupana Society.

Holda...

Jun 2, 2019

Harlingen

Oleta H. Tewell, 93, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019.

Visitation hours will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Burial services will be private as per her wishes.

Oleta is survived by her daughter, Kelley Wilson; granddaughter,...

May 31, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Margaret June Shaw. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.