Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 15, 2019

Ruben Garcia Cantu, 68, passed away on March 15, 2019.  A native of San Benito, TX, Ruben was born to Santiago Cantu, Sr. and Humbelina Trevino Cantu on May 9, 1950.

He was a proud graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1970 and was a life-long, die-hard Greyhounds fan.  Ruben grew up on the Cantu...

Mar 14, 2019

Guadalupe Gonzales Sanchez entered into eternal rest on March 14, 2019.  She was born in San Benito, TX to Aurelio Gonzales, Sr. and Virginia Gonzales on November 20, 1949.

Guadalupe loved being a homemaker, spending time with her grandchildren, and playing bingo.  She was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church....

Mar 14, 2019

Seferino Ybarra, Jr. 64 passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at home surrounded by family.  He was born in San Benito on June 13, 1954 to Seferino & Maria Elia Adame Ybarra, Sr.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Seferino had a love for music. He loved being around family, especially his grandchildren.

Mar 13, 2019

Cielo Mari De Luna passed away on March 13, 2019. Her parents are Eduardo De Luna & Taryn Marie Herrera.

She is survived by her parents Eduardo & Taryn; siblings: Tristan Alexander Martinez (9), Nathan De Luna (7), Emma Marie De Luna (5), Easton Tate De Luna (3), and Allani Marie De Luna (2);Maria I. Maldonado (grandma),...

Mar 12, 2019

Longtime San Benito resident, Anthony Martin Petrovics, 99, passed away on March 12, 2019.  He was born to Anton Petrovics and Elizabeth Holtz on November 11, 1919 in Temesvar, Romania (Austria).

Anthony served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard a tank landing ship, the USS LST-1015, and attained the rank of Ship’s Cook Second...

Mar 12, 2019

Debra Ann Vela 47 passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family.  She was born in San Benito on April 16, 1971 to Juan & Maria Ellen Vela.

Debra was a woman of faith and a person that enjoyed online shopping and fashion.

She is preceded in death by her...

Mar 12, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Julio M. Juarez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 9, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Robert F. Stogdell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 8, 2019

David Robert Friedman “Dirty Dave” resident of Port Isabel, TX. Dave was 81 years old, died March 8, 2019 at home with his wife and family by his side.  Dave was born September 23, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife Betty, his three children Denise McPartland (Terry), Bob Friedman...

Mar 7, 2019

Carmen Sandell 56 passed away at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born on January 2, 1963 in San Benito to Julio & Dominga Robles.

Carmen graduated from San Benito High School, a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and retired from Harlingen Water Works. She enjoyed softball, volleyball,...

Mar 6, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Emmi Rose Gonzalez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 6, 2019

Charles Laymon Cloud, 90, of Los Fresnos, Texas passed away on March 6, 2019 in Harlingen, Texas.

Charley was born on December 29, 1928 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Robert William Cloud and Elsie Faye Wilson.  He grew up on Chapman Ranch, Texas and married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy McLaughlin, in Gainesville, TX on March 16,...

Mar 5, 2019

Jose “Pepe” J. Decilos, 74, passed away March 5, 2019 surrounded by family.  He was born June 11, 1944 to Fernando and Maria Decilos.

Jose served his country with the U.S. Army.  Jose was a retired accountant and business owner. He had a love for his family, travel and people.

He was preceded in death...

Mar 5, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Jon David Enos. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 4, 2019

Juan Saldivar, 94, of San Benito, TX, entered eternal life on March 4, 2019. He was born to Maria R. and Gabriel Saldivar. The eldest of eleven siblings, Juan was described at the Patriarch and Disciplinarian of the family whom he helped rear at the family ranch “La Coyota”.

A true cowboy at heart, in his younger...

Mar 4, 2019

Betty Goodman went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2019 after a period of declining health. She is now with her beloved husband Johnny who preceded her in 2013.

She is survived by her son John R. Goodman and daughter-in-law Susan of Raleigh, NC, her daughter Jeannie Burns of Harlingen, TX, her daughter...

Mar 4, 2019

Elizabeth D. Rodriguez 61 passed away Monday, March 4, 2019. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 30, 1957 to Silverio & Maria Eva De La Cruz.

Elizabeth was retired from Texas Health and Human Services and had a love for baking.

She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Rodriguez, parents...

Mar 3, 2019

Jose Jimenez Farias, of San Benito, TX, passed away on March 3, 2019 at the age of 97.  He was born on February 28, 1922 to Angel Farias Hinojosa and Elvira Jimenez Farias in Rancho El Capote, Tamps., Mexico.

Jose loved to spend time gardening and he loved to dance.

He is survived by his...

Mar 1, 2019

Sergio Medina, 45, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 1, 2019.

Sergio was born on January 8, 1974 in Harlingen, Texas to Sara Medina and stepfather Natividad Garibay. He was a kind and humble man who helped everyone in his path.

He is preceded in death by his stepfather, aunt, Maria Isabel Angulo; and both...

Feb 28, 2019

Alonzo Chapa was born January 15, 1932 to Marina Falcon and Catarino Chapa.  He passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Harlingen Medical Center.  He is survived by children; Ricardo (Sandra) Chapa, Daniel (Esmeralda) Chapa, Maria Rivera, Elvis (Esperanza) Chapa, Linda Tapia, Rene (Aleida) Chapa, David (Veronica) Chapa; 22 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren.  His wife, Odelia Chapa and his...