Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Oct 14, 2017

On Saturday, October 14, 2017, Tommy Lee Bullard Sr., passed away at the age of 90, joining his wife, Billie Virginia Rogers Bullard, who preceded him.  Dad passed away peacefully at the home of his son, Tommy Lee Bullard Jr., with family present.

Tommy was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 3, 1927.  He was raised...

Oct 10, 2017

Rollins Miller Koppel, Rollie to all who knew him, died early Tuesday morning following a minor procedure. He was 88 and lived a life filled with both professional accomplishments, a passionate commitment to his Jewish faith and their people, and loyal adoration of his family and friends, especially his five beloved grandchildren Lucia Ann, Miller, Max, Asher, and Aliza...

Oct 5, 2017

Ramiro Gonzalez, 76, of San Benito passed away peacefully surrounded by Family and Friends on Thursday, October 5, 2017.   Ramiro, who many knew as Mr. G, was born in San Benito, one of twelve children to Francisco and Amada Gonzalez.  His parents instilled in him the value of faith, honesty and a strong work ethic.  He used those traits...

Oct 5, 2017

Stephen "Steve" K. Scoggins left this world too soon at the age of 52 on October 5, 2017 in Harlingen, Texas following a long battle with multiple health issues.  Steve, son of Kenneth E. and Ruth Scoggins, was born on May 12, 1965 in Harlingen, where he lived all his life.  He graduated from University Preparatory School and attended...

Oct 2, 2017

Oct 2, 2017

Oct 1, 2017

Kimberly Sandy Sandoval, 22, of San Benito, died October 1, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  She was born July 17, 1995 in Harlingen, the daughter of Salvador and Susan Rodriguez Sandoval.  She attended San Benito schools and graduated from San Benito High School in 2013.

Kimberly treasured the time she...

Sep 29, 2017

Walter William Wilson 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2017. Walter was born on August 4, 1993 to Ray Author & Nanny Mae Wilson in Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Walter was a Military Veteran serving in two branches which were the Army and Air Force. He served in the Korea Conflict and the...

Sep 24, 2017

Floyd William Keene went to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017.

Floyd was born in Lyford, Texas on April 21,   1939   to Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Keene.  He was a longtime resident of Willacy County and retired from banking in 1999.  He enjoyed fishing and golf, but most of all, the time he...

Sep 21, 2017

Sep 20, 2017

Joseph Sanders Matz, age 90, of Harlingen, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, after a brief illness.

He was a lifelong resident of Southwest Virginia; however, he made Harlingen, Texas, his second home in 2005.

Joseph was born on June 6, 1927, in Bland County, Virginia to Louis and Bertha Matz. ...

Sep 19, 2017

Shirley Marie Harpster, 87, of Harlingen, Texas passed away September 19, 2017 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.

Shirley was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 15, 1930 to the late Reta (Sageman) and Charles Harmon.  Shirley married Russell W. Hawley (who preceded her in death) and lived in Mio, Michigan for over 40 years.  ...

Sep 17, 2017

Sep 17, 2017

Maria Paula Mendieta, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017. She was born on January 26, 1926 in Mexico to the late Tomas and Mariana Sanchez Cazares. Maria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, who loved being around her family, and was an avid bingo player. Maria was a member of the...

Sep 16, 2017

Sep 15, 2017

Alfredo Tamez, 56, passed away at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas on September 15, 2017.  He was born in San Benito, Texas on April 15, 1961 to Ernesto G. and Alberta Carrizales Tamez.  He was a proud graduate of San Benito High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having attained the rank of Corporal. ...

Sep 15, 2017

Cassie Stelling of Harlingen, age 86, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. Born December 29, 1930 in Hoshikawa, Japan, she lived in Florida, Alabama, and Southeast Asia before returning to the United States and settling in Harlingen in 1974 with her beloved husband of 39 years, John.  She is survived by her sons, William of Manchester, New...

Sep 13, 2017

Margaret Foster Jorn (Meg) went to the Lord Wednesday morning, September 13, 2017. Meg was born in the Marine Corp Hospital, Quantico, Virginia on November 20, 1959; the first daughter of Roger and Linda Foster (nee Fessenden). Meg grew up on the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, reared by Roger Foster and stepmom Beverly Foster alongside her blended family...

Sep 12, 2017

Julia G. Mendoza, 90, passed away Tuesday, September 12th in Grapevine, Texas. She was born July 30, 1927 to Edubijes & Nicolasa Garza of San Benito, Texas.

Preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 53 years Roberto Mendoza and three Brothers: Gilberto Garza, Genaro Garza and Baldemar Garza.

Mrs. Mendoza in survived by...

Sep 9, 2017

Harlingen:

Cygni E. Crum, 77, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at her residence in Harlingen.

Cygni was born on April 14, 1940 in San Diego, CA to George and Alpha Ott.  She came from a military family and proudly served in the United State Marine Corp.  She met her husband at the Marine Corps...