Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Feb 19, 2018

On the morning of February 19, 2018, Michael “Mike” Steven Backus, age 63, passed peacefully in his sleep with his children by his side, following progressive multi-organ failure after a recent heart attack.

Mike was born on July 20, 1954 in Pensacola, Florida. One of five siblings of a navy family, they relocated many times during his...

Feb 18, 2018

William “Red” Kensinger was born on June 20, 1927 in Rogersville, Missouri. His family also called him “Skip”. He passed away at the age of 90 on February 18, 2018 at Retama Manor Nursing Center.

Red toured in the Navy during World War II on the Sea Fiddler and in the Korean War on USS Ajax. After...

Feb 16, 2018

Antonio G. (Tony) Rivas, 90, went to be with his Lord on Friday, February 16, 2018.  He was born in Los Fresnos, Texas (at La Pompa) to Pedro Rivas and Cruz Garcia Rivas on July 5, 1927.   Antonio proudly served in the U. S. Army from 1945 to 1947 and was stationed in Panama.  From 1949 to 1966, he...

Feb 16, 2018

Kenneth Albert Pruneau went to be with his Lord and reunite with his beloved wife Nadine Pruneau on Feb. 16, 2018.

Left to honor his memory are children Karen Barlow, Kenna Johnson, Kathryn Warner, Pamela Pruneau, Sondra Harper and Mark Pruneau, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends.

He proudly served his country in the...

Feb 15, 2018

Feb 14, 2018

Arturo P. Rodriguez, 60, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen on February 14, 2018.  He was born on March 25, 1957 to Manuel and Maria Marta Rodriguez in La Villa, Texas.

He is survived by his loving wife, San Juana Rodriguez; children, Susana Sandoval (Salvador), Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. (Elvira), Johnny Joe Rodriguez, Jesse James Rodriguez (Kristy),...

Feb 14, 2018

Dorothy A. Dawson

Born on July 12, 1925 in Neosho, MO and moved to Progresso, TX at 3 months old.  She considered herself a Texan.  Dorothy graduated from Weslaco High School in 1943. She and Clifford (Jack) married on February 1, 1945.  After WWII ended, Dot was able to join Jack in Hawaii where she worked for...

Feb 13, 2018

Feb 12, 2018

Feb 5, 2018

Maria Elena Martinez, 76, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Maria was born on August 19, 1941 to Francisco and Eugena Carmona in Cd. Valle Hermoso, Tamps., Mexico. She was a lifelong resident of San Benito and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Maria was preceded in death by her...

Feb 4, 2018

James R. (Jim) Haas was born on March 14, 1946 in Wellington, Kansas.  He was raised in Oklahoma City, OK, attended school and graduated from Northwest Classen High School in 1964.  Jim started college at Oklahoma University, served proudly in the U. S. Air Force for five years.

While serving in Florida, he met Sandy Gazdak who...

Feb 1, 2018

Melinda Corkill longtime resident and friend to many in Harlingen, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018.

Melinda was born in San Antonio, TX on June 24, 1950, she was the daughter of James Richard Corkill and Zula Merle Connell.  She was an excellent educator in the South Texas area for 32 years, most recently teaching at Long...

Jan 31, 2018

Thomas L. Steffen, 71, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

He was born May 3, 1946 to Clarence and Jean Steffen.  Tom worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 40+years. As a young man when he lived in California he was a clogger and appeared on TV.  He served his country by being in both the Marines...

Jan 31, 2018

James “Jim” L. Reed, 79, of Rio Hondo, Texas died on January 31st at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born July 11, 1938 to Ivan and Myra (Parkins) Reed.  He survived by his wife, Evelyn Wells.  Also surviving are his children from Illinois, Daniel McClure (Florence), Dennis Reed (Kim), Doris Lee (Mark), Dania Welch (Tim),...

Jan 31, 2018

Tina Parrott Taylor passed away on January 31, 2018.

Tina was born March 6, 1956 in Harlingen, Texas to James and Delores Parrott.  She was a nurse her whole life.  She had a long nursing career that included Valley Baptist Medical Center, Knapp Medical Center and most recently Cigna Health Springs.

Tina was preceded in...

Jan 31, 2018

Alejandro (Cuco) Martinez 85, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.  He was born on April 24, 1932 to Hilario and Maria San Pedro Martinez of San Benito, Texas.

Cuco worked for Valcon Incorporated for 27 years as a construction foreman.  Following his retirement,...

Jan 29, 2018

Ismael Rosales 20, Passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was born on May 03, 1997 to Silvia Garcia and Ismael Rosales.  Ismael enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He lived an active life playing basketball, lifting weights and playing video games.

He is survived by his parents Ismael Rosales and Silvia Garcia, his...

Jan 29, 2018

Hector Ontiveros, 49, of Los Fresnos passed away Monday morning January 29, 2018. Hector was born on March 14, 1968 to Tomas and Flora Ontiveros and worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 18 years. Mr. Ontiveros is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Francisca Hernandez, and paternal grandparents, Natividad & Alejandra Ontiveros. Left to carry...

Jan 25, 2018

On January 25th, 2018, William Hendrick Quellhorst of Arroyo City joined his parents, Wilhelmina and Gerrit H. Quellhorst, in God's presence. He was father to William Joseph Quellhorst, Harold Joseph Bernard, Maurice Joseph Bernard and Gerardo Hendrick Quellhorst. Born in the small town of Warmond Zuid Holland in the Netherlands, William, or "Mr. Q" as he was affectionately called,...

Jan 21, 2018

Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Adan A. Saldana, a longtime resident of Brownsville, Texas, passed from this life on January 21, 2018.  Adan was born to Jose Saldana and Adelaida Saldana Castillo on September 20, 1930 in San Benito, Texas.

Adan enlisted in the U.S. Army in August, 1948 and proudly served his country during the...