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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Marlene E. Mullen
Jul 7, 2017
Marlene Mullen, 64, passed away at 11:45 pm on July 7, 2017 in La Feria, TX. Marlene was born in Kansas to Marvin and Rosie Klippe of Kansas. She served in the U.S. Air Force.
Marlene is survived by her daughters, Bobbie McDermett and Vickey Valentine; brother Maurice Klippe and sister Tereta Massey.
Services will...
Larry Lynn Vincent
Jul 7, 2017
Larry "Coach" Vincent, 53, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Harlingen. Larry was born on February 29, 1964 in Canutillo, Texas to Larry Dewayne and Wanda Vincent.
Larry was a graduate of Riviera High School and Texas A & I University in Kingsville, Texas. He had a...
Joe Steve Wolf
Jul 6, 2017
Joe Steve Wolf passed away on July 6, 2017 at the age of 88. He was born on January 11, 1929 and was a lifelong resident of La Feria. He farmed in the La Feria area for over 65 years, having earned many awards for his success as a young farmer, including the Outstanding Farmer of America Award in 1974....
Adela G. Barrerra
Jul 4, 2017
Los Fresnos - Adela Gonzales Barrera, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of July 4th after a gradual decline in her health. She was surrounded and comforted by her loving family and caregivers the last days of her life.
Adela was born September 9, 1931, in San Benito, TX. She graduated from Los Fresnos High...
Jesus "Chito" Plata
Jul 3, 2017
Jesus (Chito) Plata, 91, was called to the Lord’s presence on July 3, 2017. He was born on November 11, 1925 to Benigno Plata and Maria Cavazos Plata. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Celia T. Plata and his daughters Molly Bledsoe and Delia Stoddard. Left to cherish his memory are his children,...
Francisco Hernandez
Jul 1, 2017
San Benito – Francisco Hernandez, Jr., 60, passed away on July 1, 2017. He was born on April 24, 1957 to Francisco, Sr. and Maria Hernandez. He is preceded in death by his father, Francisco, Sr. and his sister, Maria Torres. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Maria Hernandez, his sons Francisco, III (Nadia), Noe Barrientes (Cynthia),...
Vernon E. Clausen
Jun 23, 2017
Vernon Eugene "Papa" Clausen left this world June 23, 2017 at home to be with his Lord.
He was born March 17, 1934 in Clinton, Iowa to Rebecca M. Piper Clausen and Gerhardt C. Clausen who preceded him in death. He married Margaret Annelle "Granny" Clausen December 28, 1952 who preceded him in death. He was also...
Sigenore Oyama
Jun 22, 2017
Sigenore Oyama, Sr. passed away on June 22, 2017.
He is survived by his three daughters, Trudy (Francis) Ogawa, Charlotte Azwell, and Cheryl Oyama, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Tsuyu Oyama, son Sigenore Oyama, Jr., grandson Russell Sheetz and granddaughter Tanya Sheetz.
Sigenore was...
Sigenore Oyama
Jun 22, 2017
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Helen E. Bell
Jun 21, 2017
Combes, TX:
Helen Elizabeth (Freund) Bell, 89, passed away at her home on June 21, 2017 due to cancer. Helen was born June 9, 1928 in Newark, New Jersey.
She was preceded in death by her husband Richard F. Bell of Middletown NJ.
Helen is survived by her daughters, Donna (Bell) Laskey of...
Arnulfo Esparza, Jr.
Jun 14, 2017
Arnulfo Esparza, Jr.,with his children by his side, was received into our Lord’s loving embrace and joining his bride in Heaven, on June 14, 2017. He was born in San Benito, Texas from the El Ranchito area of the original Esparzas on March 18, 1932.
A devoted, loving husband and father who took great pride in the...
Dora Sanchez Vela
Jun 14, 2017
Dora Sanchez Vela, 86 years old, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2017. Dora was born on February 7, 1931 in Harlingen, TX. She was a nurse with the Texas State Hospital in Harlingen, TX for 23 years. Dora was also a business owner of the famous Vela’s Restaurant for 30 years, Café L’Gant and most recently...
Juan Antonio Lopez
Jun 13, 2017
Juan Lopez was a lifelong resident of San Benito Texas. He retired from HCISD after more than 20 years from being a bus driver. He is survived by his wife Maria (Mina) Soto, eight children Juan A. Lopez Jr., Alma (Reynaldo) Machuca, Gilberto Lopez, Sonia Lopez, Rosalina (Genaro) G. Contreras, Maggie (Gazpar) Esquivel, Ricky (Rosalina) Lopez, Beky (Azael) Martinez,...
Roel Gonzalez
Jun 9, 2017
Roel Gonzalez 62 a lifelong resident of San Benito passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by one son Ernesto Gonzalez. Roel is survived by his wife Sonia, Christian (Gracie) Gonzalez, Martha Gonzalez, Juan (Mary Jane) Gonzalez, Roel (Belinda) Gonzalez, Carlos (Jamie) Gonzalez, Noel...
Agapito G. Gutierrez
Jun 8, 2017
Agapito G. Gutierrez 67, of San Benito passed away June 8, 2017 in Harlingen. Mr. Gutierrez was born to Jose Guadalupe & Maria Del Socorro Gutierrez in Durango, Mexico and a resident of San Benito. He is survived by his wife Rosa Maria and his children.
Visitation will be held Monday evening at San Benito Funeral Home...
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