Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Sep 19, 2018

Roberto R. Ortega, 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Harlingen, Texas.  He was of the Catholic faith.

Roberto was born on Tuesday, June 7, 1927 to Guadalupe S. Ortega, Sr. and Santos Ramos Ortega in La Rancheria in Rio Hondo, TX.

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Sep 18, 2018

Mary Jane Maddox, 87, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at her residence in Harlingen.

Mary Jane was born on July 30, 1931 in Hayti, MO to Francis and Nelle Mae Shipton.  She married James Thomas Maddox on December 27, 1958.  She was always an outstanding student and an avid reader, as she could most often be...

Sep 18, 2018

Robert (Bob) Sherman Vance, 80, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Brownsville, TX at Valley Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving wife, daughter and grandsons, Jason and Matthew.

Bob worked as a skill tradesman with General Motors and after 48 years of service he retired in 2006.  He honorably served in the United States Air Force,...

Sep 18, 2018

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21

Surrounded by those he most loved, Ricardo Gomez, Sr., went home to be with his Savior and Lord, on September 18, 2018.  Ricardo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.

He was employed...

Sep 15, 2018

Robert Moore Hill Jr. passed away at his home on September 15, 2018. He was 76. He was born in Houston to Dr. Robert Moore Hill Sr. and Dorothy (Walthall) Hill on February 25, 1942.

Robert attended Lamar High School, graduating in 1960. He attended Rice University where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965....

Sep 15, 2018

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

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...