Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 13, 2018

Pedro Caraveo, 89, passed away early Thursday morning, September 13, 2018 at home in San Benito, surrounded by family. He was born in San Benito, Texas to Fernando & Andrea Caraveo on April 29, 1929.

Mr. Caraveo was a deeply devout man of faith who loved his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. He treasured the love he...

Sep 12, 2018

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

Sep 11, 2018

A tribute is not available at this time for Elsie "Betty" Watson Curran. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 9, 2018

Lillian Hollabaugh left her earthly life on September 9, 2018.

Born in Elyria, Ohio, on February 5, 1920, to James and Irene Bloom Carroll, her family moved to Detroit, Michigan, when she was 7.  Lillian graduated from the High School of Commerce in 1937 and took various courses at the University of Detroit.

Lillian began...

Sep 8, 2018

Wesley Blake “Skipper” Folsom, 78, died peacefully (September 8, 2018) after a long-fought illness surrounded by his loving family.

Skipper was born in Houston, Texas to Mavis Hambrick and Leon Lenoir Folsom on May 20, 1940.  He attended Jeff Davis High School where he participated in football and baseball.  His mother was determined to cultivate the arts...

Sep 6, 2018

Gloria Macias, 71, passed peacefully from this life, Thursday, September 6, 2018.  She was born to Manuel and Paula Alaniz on September 14, 1946 in San Benito, Texas.  She and her husband, Alberto, who passed away on August 8, 2018, were married for 48 years.

Left to treasure Gloria’s memory are her children, Maribel (David) Alaniz, Albert...

Sep 1, 2018

Santa Rosa:

Flora Josie Schwebel Prichard was born July 7, 1918 and passed away on September 1, 2018.

Flora was a longtime resident of Santa Rosa, where she served for thirty-five years as postal clerk.

Preceded in death are her parents Fred and Caroline Schwebel, son Georgie Dean, husband J.L. “Prich” Prichard, twin...

Aug 31, 2018

Alberto “Shorty” Lucio, 73, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born in San Benito, TX to Armando and Porfiria Lucio on October 24, 1944.

Alberto is preceded by the death of his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Alicia Lucio, two sons, Alberto Jerry...

Aug 29, 2018

Leland F. Kerr, 93, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 after a brief illness.  He was a long time resident of Harlingen, most recently at Retama Manor Nursing Home.

He was born in Fine, NY on June 14, 1925 to Emery Kerr and Muriel Loucks Kerr.  Leland was the oldest of 8 children, of which 2 remain...

Aug 28, 2018

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

Aug 26, 2018

It is with heavy hearts, we share with you the passing of our Son, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Uncle Rickie Arthur Smith I, born 10 March 1953, departed us 26 August 2018.

He leaves behind his Mother Jeri, Sister Vickie, Brothers Albert and Arthur I; Son Rickie II (Shawn); Grandchildren Rickie III, Jennifer, Shawna, and Mary...

Aug 24, 2018

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

Aug 24, 2018

William (Bill) Larry Legerski went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2018.

William was born on September 24, 1929 to John and Julia Legerski in Sheridan, WY.  He grew up on the family ranch in Big Horn, WY.  After high school he joined the Marines and served overseas during the Korean War where he...

Aug 23, 2018

Berta G. Oviedo, 68, passed away on August 23, 2018 at her home in Harlingen, Texas.  A native of Rancho el Chocolate, Guanajato, Mexico, Berta was born to Reynaldo Granados Palacios and Rita Sanchez de Granados on June 29, 1950.

She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed plants, sewing, and stitching.

Berta was preceded...

Aug 23, 2018

Altagracia S. Segura, 82, passed peacefully from this life on August 23, 2018.  She was born in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico on January 6, 1936 to Luciano Sierra and Dolores Perez Sierra.

She was retired, having worked for Levi Strauss and Company for 17 years.  Altagracia was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church.  She was a loving...

Aug 22, 2018

Franklin Ray Painter, Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018.  He was born on May 6, 1931 and grew up in the small town of Sinton, Texas where, as a young man, he plowed fields behind a mule.

He enrolled in Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas in 1949, but put his college career on...

Aug 21, 2018

Michael Bryan “Mike” Salinas, 52, passed away on August 21, 2018 after a brief illness.  He was born to Casimiro Salinas and Judith Ann Powell Salinas on April 14, 1966 in Weslaco, Texas.

Mike was a graduate of Weslaco High School.  He held a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Brownsville and...

Aug 19, 2018

Herschel Bernard Zinn, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Herschel was born on April 21, 1936 in Galveston, Texas to Abe and Elsie Zinn. He graduated from Galveston Ball High School in Galveston, Texas. Herschel married the love of his life Rena Jo...

Aug 18, 2018

Consuelo (Chelo) Gonzalez, 86, entered eternal rest on August 18, 2018.  Chelo was born on September 22, 1931 in Sayula, Jalisco, Mexico to Consuelo Diaz and General Leopoldo Garcia Estevez.

Consuelo was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, the Honorable Cesar Gonzalez, former mayor of San Benito.  She is survived by her children, Ramiro...

Aug 12, 2018

Martha Elisa Zavala-Balboa, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on August 12, 2018 after a brief illness.  A native of Edinburg, Texas, Martha Elisa was born to Arnulfo Zavala and the late Francisca Arellano Zavala on November 20, 1970.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Francisca; brothers, Hermilo Vences, Israel Vences, Luis Gabino Zavala; sister,...