Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Jul 20, 2018

Erica Anne O’Donnell of San Antonio, Texas went to be with the Lord and her loving grandma on July 20, 2018.  She was born on Aug 7, 1984 in Brownsville, TX to Melissa and Jim O’Donnell.  Her father was in the US Navy and she lived in many different cities in the United States.

Wherever Erica lived,...

Jul 20, 2018

Juanita “Janie” Ruiz 67 passed away Friday morning July 20, 2018. She was born in San Benito on June 26, 1951 to Amador and Berta H. Ruiz, Sr. Janie graduated from Los Fresnos High School in 1971. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in San Benito, Texas, and an avid fan of...

Jul 19, 2018

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Jul 18, 2018

Lawrence Nathan (Butch) Winters was 80 living in Harlingen, Texas when he died at VBMC on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 after a long and hard fought illness surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Ft. Worth, Texas to parents Pauline and Lawrence Nathan Winters on October 25, 1937, Nathan had one younger sister, Nancy.  Nathan was also...

Jul 18, 2018

Neil Shaw Madeley Jr., 94, passed away on July 18, 2018.  He was born and raised in Harlingen and is a graduate of Harlingen High School and Texas A&M University.  He served as a B-17 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II.  After the war, Neil worked as a professional engineer in the Valley and...

Jul 14, 2018

Jennifer Lynn Topp

This is not an ordinary obituary, because there was nothing ordinary about Jennifer Lynn Topp.  In fact, she was an extraordinary daughter, sister and friend, and loved by everyone who was lucky enough to know her.

Jennifer was proud to be born in Dallas, Texas, and she loved the Cowboys...

Jul 14, 2018

Marcelino Urbina, Jr., 71, passed peacefully from this life at his home on July 14, 2018.  He was born to Marcelino Urbina, Sr. and Evangelina Ramirez Urbina on January 22, 1947 in Los Indios, Texas.

Marcelino was employed as a truck driver until his retirement.  Among his hobbies was gardening, which he greatly enjoyed.

Marcelino...

Jul 9, 2018

Our dear Mother joined Dad and many other loved ones in heaven July 9, 2018.

Irene was born June 15, 1918, the ninth child of 13 children of Eldred Thomas Lowe and Janet (Nettie) Louise Russell Lowe in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas.  Irene celebrated her 100th birthday just three weeks ago with family and friends.

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Jul 8, 2018

San Benito:

Jakob Edwin Schneider has completed his victorious journey.

Jake, age 60, gained his crown on July 8, 2018 after an 18-month battle with Glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.  So glorious to be called home on his birthday.

Jake was born on July 8, 1958 in San Benito, Texas to Edwin...

Jul 7, 2018

Dora Moody Garcia 93, went Home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2018.  Dora was born to Merced and Angela George Moody on February 25, 1925 in Los Indios, Texas.

Left to treasure her memory is her siblings, Rachel Moody (Edelmiro) Gonzalez, Louis (Maricela) Moody, Ray G. Moody, Minnie Parker, Sister-in-Law Guadalupe Moody and...

Jul 7, 2018

Doyle Jackson Todd, Jr. “Jack”, 51, of Harlingen, Texas, assistant principal of Harlingen High School, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.

Jack was born on March 27, 1967 in Pasadena, CA to Doyle Jackson and Mary Glyn Todd. He attended Brady High School in Brady, Texas and then the...

Jul 5, 2018

Monica Lynn (Stehling) Fitzgerald, 60, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully in the night on Thursday, July 5th 2018 with her loving husband and children by her side.

Monica was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 5th, 1958 to Daniel Edward Stehling and Marjorie Louise (Foelker) Stehling.  She grew up in Rio Hondo, Texas with her...

Jul 4, 2018

Bobbie Jean Ammons went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 4th, 2018.   She was born in Grand Prairie, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Odie Lee Curry on July 16th, 1934.

She is survived by her three children, Kathy Keene of South Padre Island Texas, Joni Breaux of Lacombe Louisiana, and Danny Webb of Harlingen, Texas....

Jul 1, 2018

Jack E. Jenkins, 71, of Harlingen, TX died at Valley Baptist Hospital on July 1, 2018.

Jack was born on September 12, 1946 in Herrin, IL to Freeda and Belton Jenkins who preceded him in death.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Steve Jenkins.

He is survived by his wife of 49...

Jun 30, 2018

Samuel Vela, 89, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 30, 2018.  Samuel was born on November 15, 1928 in Brownsville, Texas to Ygnacio and Angela Robles Vela. He proudly served as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars, the United Nations Service...

Jun 29, 2018

Leslie Carl Fisher, 81, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 29, 2018.

Leslie was born on November 20, 1936 to James and Ruth (Johnson) Fisher in Elgin, Texas.  Leslie married the former Bethel Luttes on September 3, 1960.  He enjoyed working many years on the Buena Vista Ranch near Bayview, raising cattle, horses, farming,...

Jun 28, 2018

Lidia Gloria Davila Aguirre 77, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018. Born in San Pedro, Texas on November 9, 1940 to Flumencio & Juanita Vasquez Davila. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Our mother and nanny was a loving matriarch whose legacy is her family.

She is preceded in death by twin daughter Ana...

Jun 26, 2018

Sylvia Nohemy Hand, 57, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her residence in Harlingen.  She was born on December 9, 960 in El Salvador and had been a resident of Harlingen for 33 years.

She is survived by her husband, Monty Herman Hand; sons, Charles Albert Hand and Ceasar Rodolfo Melendez; and brothers, Jose Amilcar Gonzalez...

Jun 26, 2018

Genevieve (Geney) Hawkins Stanteen, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Geney was born January 5, 1944 in Greensboro, North Carolina to Harvey and Ellen Hawkins. Geney was married in 1964 to Wilbron Stanteen, her high school sweetheart. They recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary....

Jun 22, 2018

San Benito, TX:

Fain Eugene (Gene) Horton, 84, passed away June 22, 2018 at Harlingen Medical Center. Gene was born March 29, 1934 in La Junta, Colorado to Fain and Lillian Horton. He graduated in 1952 from Killeen High School where he played football and was a Golden Gloves Boxer. Gene attended Baylor University and then graduated...