Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Oct 31, 2017

Jeannine Witt Thomas Earley of Harlingen, TX joined Our Heavenly Father on October 31st, 2017.  She was 81 years old.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Mildred Witt of Harlingen, TX; her brother Buddy Witt of Harlingen, TX, her husband Allen”Sonny” Earley of Kyle, TX, her first husband and father of her children,...

Oct 30, 2017

Local luminary, businesswoman, and community volunteer extraordinaire, Dulce María Velasco Madrigal , 87, died of heart disease y la bola de años .  Her winding journey on this Earth came to an end on October 30, 2017.  Born on November 29, 1929, in Mexico City, Dulce became a citizen of the United States in her 20’s, taking...

Oct 28, 2017

Juan Antonio “John” Mora, age 38, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Houston, Texas as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.  John was born in San Benito, Texas to Abel Mora and Lolita Rodriguez and was a graduate of Rio Hondo High School.  He was currently a resident of Pasadena, Texas where he...

Oct 26, 2017

Oct 24, 2017

Tommy (Tal) Lockhart lost his hard fought battle with cancer on October 24, 2017. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Tommy was born on August 11, 1981 in Harlingen, Texas. Tommy was a great husband, step-father, son, brother and uncle who had a heart of gold. He served in the Navy from...

Oct 24, 2017

Lawrence “Larry” T. Schnulle, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.

Larry was born on October 22, 1940 in Hartland, IL to Lester and Vera Schnulle.  He worked as a Highway Maintenance Worker with the McHenry Count Highway Dept. for 35 years. He lived in Illinois for many years and Missouri as well.   Upon retirement...

Oct 23, 2017

Cynthia Anne Treviño Muñoz

HARLINGEN — Cynthia Anne Treviño Muñoz, 71, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. Cynthia was born in Harlingen, TX, on July 31, 1946 to Gilberto and Esther Moody Treviño.

Cynthia grew up in San Benito, TX, and graduated from San Benito High School. She met...

Oct 22, 2017

Marion Lee Staton, a longtime resident of Harlingen, died here Sunday, October 22, 2017, of a heart failure. He was 82.

Born in Combes on March 19, 1935, to Wilmer T. and Eula Lee Staton, Marion was quickly followed into the world by his twin brother Melvin. They and their elder sister, Rita, grew up in Combes,...

Oct 21, 2017

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (II Timothy 4:7) Marco Esteban De la Fuente of San Benito, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscada, Michigan on January 16, 1978 to Esteban De...

Oct 20, 2017

Ramiro Partida, age 67, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 20, 2017.  He grew up in Harlingen, Texas and moved to San Benito, Texas in 1970.  He opened his own business, Ramiro Partida Body Shop in 1990.  He was an avid golfer, Dallas Cowboys fan and Houston Astros fan.  He was a great husband, a loving father, and...

Oct 15, 2017

Bobby Ray Miles, 81, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.

Bobby was born on August 3, 1936 in Baytown, TX to Miledge Floyd Miles and Inez Vickery Miles. He was a longtime Game Warden with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department until his retirement several years ago.

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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

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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...