Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jan 29, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Onderdonk 75, a loving husband, talented businessman, and creative individual, passed away on January 29, 2024, at his home in Harlingen, Texas. Surrounded by his cherished family, Larry left behind a legacy of hard work, perfectionism, and the ability to turn imagination into reality.

Born on March 4, 1948, in Mercedes, Texas, Larry was the...

Jan 28, 2024

Rev. Lt. Col William G. Phipps, known by all simply as “Bill” passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 28, 2024.  Just two weeks before, he was celebrating a late Christmas and even playing cornhole with his family. He was 81 years old.

Bill was born in Welch, WV on June 8, 1942.  He grew...

Jan 28, 2024

Viola Garcia Cantu, 96, of San Benito, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024 with her family by her side.

She was born August 25,1927, in Carrisitos, Texas to Porfirio Garcia and Arminda George Garcia. Viola graduated in 1945 from San Benito High School, then went on to graduate from Durham Business School. She married Abelardo...

Jan 25, 2024

Roberto Garza began his journey home to our heavenly Father surrounded by his family and loved ones on January 25, 2024 one week shy of his 94th birthday. He was born to the late Isabel Guadiana and Jose Garza.

Upon graduation from San Benito High School, Roberto joined the United States Army on December 6, 1950 where...

Jan 24, 2024

Conrado “Connie” de la Garza, former Mayor of the City of Harlingen and the owner and broker of Bahnman Realty Inc., died peacefully on Wednesday January 24, 2024, at his home in Harlingen.

With a lifetime devoted to public service, de la Garza began his real estate and civic career in 1963 as a Deputy Tax Assessor...

Jan 20, 2024

Frank Orson William Sommerfeldt, 89, of Harlingen, Texas, died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Angelcare Homes in Harlingen, TX.  He was born May 26, 1934 in Reeve, WI to Frank and Helen (Olson) Sommerfeldt.

Frank attended Clear Lake, WI high school, and went to work at Andersen Corporation in Bayport, MN upon graduation.  He married Phyllis McKee...

Jan 20, 2024

Noemi Rendón Esparza , 86, of San Benito, Texas; peacefully entered heavenly paradise on January 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Mema & Mimi, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was born September 30, 1937 in San Benito, Texas. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Ernesto Esparza...

Jan 20, 2024

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

Jan 19, 2024

Phyllis Carey, age 88, passed away peacefully in Harlingen, Texas on January 19, 2024. Born Phyllis Ann Crane in Cranetown, Kentucky on March 15, 1935.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, John B. Carey Jr.; her sons, Michael Frakes, Dennis Frakes; her stepson, John B. Carey III; her stepdaughter, Leslie Carey; and multiple...

Jan 19, 2024

On January 19th, 2024, David Dugat Burton, family man, disciple, and chooser of joy burst through the Pearly Gates and began to two-step down the heavenly streets of gold.

Born on November 15th, 1958, to Robert Charlie and Janis Marie Burton, David grew up in Texas City with his big sister Debbie. From an early age, David...

Jan 19, 2024

Joseph Donell Morrow was born 10-21-1963 in Harlingen, Texas to LaRee and Glenn Morrow, a mere 8 ½ months after his brother. LaRee didn’t know she was pregnant with twins and Joey was a miracle baby considering it was 1963 and he was 2 ½ months premature and weighing only 2 1/2 pounds. But he thrived and was home...

Jan 15, 2024

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

Jan 15, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for James "Jim" A Wilson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 14, 2024

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

Jan 14, 2024

Drucilla Williams left for her eternal home on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Born to Smith Fleet and Blume Ethel Steadman on June 18, 1931, “Sis” was their eighth child and only daughter. With seven older brothers watching over her, she enjoyed a happy, carefree, rambunctious childhood in the small Delta town of Drew, Mississippi.

Sis...

Jan 12, 2024

Herminia Garcia, 98, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to the late Calistro and Jovita Garcia on March 18, 1925 in San Benito, Texas.

Herminia was an employee of Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area, where she was employed as an LVN.   She was of the Catholic faith and loved...

Jan 11, 2024

Jose L. Aguirre was born on November 28, 1935 in San Benito, Texas to Tomas and Evangelina Aguirre.  He passed peacefully on January 11, 2024 with family members by his side.

“Pickles” or “Pepe”, as everybody knew him, attended all his schooling in San Benito.  He was an all-around athlete, participating in football,...

Jan 10, 2024

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

Jan 9, 2024

Ruth Jane Terry was born in Harlingen, Texas on April 11, 1926, to Ruth (neé Williams) and Harvey Willcox. Known as Jane to her friends and family, it was evident from birth she would be a force to be reckoned with, as she entered this world weighing eleven pounds and with, not just one, but two bottom teeth. Jane’s...

Jan 9, 2024

Feliciano T. Gonzales Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024 in Baytown, Texas.  He was born to the late Manuel and Beatriz Tijerina Gonzales on February 8, 1937 in Las Yescas, Texas.

He proudly served his county as a Sergeant, U.S. Army during the Berlin Wall Crisis.  Feliciano was employed as an Industrial Construction Superintendent...