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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Maria Estela Oviedo
Sep 11, 2024
Maria “Estela” Oviedo peacefully passed away in the early morning of September 11, 2024, in her home in San Benito, Texas, at the age of 84. She was born in San Benito on November 27, 1939, to the late Salome Martinez Sr. and Librada Martinez (Sanchez).
She graduated from San Benito High School in 1958 and was proud of her academic...
James T. Bearden
Sep 9, 2024
James Thomas Bearden (Tom), 72, passed away on September 9, 2024. Tom was born in Harlingen, Texas on May 1, 1952. Tom was loved by everyone who knew him. Above all else, he loved his family.
Tom is preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Opal Bearden and James Lemuel and Mary Ivy Ply, and parents Estel & Wilma Bearden
He...
Rolando A. Lara
Sep 7, 2024
Rolando A. Lara, aged 72, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024 in McAllen, Texas. Rolando was born on September 7, 1952, in San Benito, Texas, he was the son of Aurelio and Maria Dolores Agado Lara.
Rolando obtained his High School Diploma in his hometown of Raymondville, Texas. He additionally earned a degree in Computer Technical studies in Houston, Texas....
Natividad R. Sierra
Sep 3, 2024
Natividad R. Sierra, 96, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas.
She was born on December 25, 1927 in San Benito to Silvestre Romero and Genoveva Ortiz Romero. Natividad grew up in San Benito before moving with her husband to Ohio in 1959 where they lived for over 48 years. She and her husband then moved back to...
Kelvyn J. McCarley
Sep 2, 2024
Kelvyn Joe "Pepe" McCarley, age 70, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on January 26, 1954, in Harlingen to Clint Weldon and Carolyn McCarley.
Kelvyn graduated from Harlingen High School and furthered his education at Pan University in Edinburg Texas, where he earned a bachelor's degree. He continued his academic journey at Trinity University...
Steve K. Schulte
Sep 1, 2024
Stephen Kenneth Schulte Sr 89, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on June 12, 1935, in Childress, Texas, he was the son of Dan "Allen" Price and Inez Sullivan Price.
Throughout his career, Stephen served as a cornerstone of Donie Chair Company and Fruit of Wood Chair Company, where he dedicated over 20 years of service...
Maria Manuelita Medrano
Aug 30, 2024
Maria Manuelita Medrano “Mela” had a love for life; she articulated it with her humble and sweet way of loving her God, family, church, and community. Mela enjoyed the outdoors for the life it gave her. She now holds a large memory with us that will endure for years to come. Mela entered this world on May 28, 1957, and...
Rebecca M. Rodriguez
Aug 16, 2024
Rebecca Rodriguez, 43, of the Philippines, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Harlingen, TX.
Rebecca is preceded in death by her son, Davion Ryan Rodriguez and her father, Jancing Dayag of the Philippines.
Rebecca is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Ronnie Rodriguez, her mother Minga Dayag, her brother Robert (Roxanne) Dayag, her nieces Charm and...
Elvira M. Gomez
Aug 15, 2024
Elvia Gómez, age 89, entered into eternal rest comfortably on Thursday, August 15th, on the Feast of the Assumption, in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her loving family.
She is preceded in death by her son Juan F. Gomez, her parents Isaac and Cecilia Martinez; her in-laws Luciano and Maria Gomez, and by her brother Raul Martinez.
Elvia is survived by her husband...
Josue Daniel Garza
Aug 12, 2024
Josue Daniel Garza joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 12, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his loving family and friends. Danny was born on August 13, 1969 in Uvalde, Texas to Josue George Garza and Raquel De Leon-Garza.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Raquel De Leon-Garza who went to be with the Lord in...
Gloria G. Swanson
Aug 7, 2024
Gloria G. Swanson, lovingly known as “Gigi”, passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas on August 7th, 2024 just three days after her 89th birthday. She was born to the late Alfred and Margaret (Hoewisch) Handschke in Maple Creek, Wisconsin on August 4th, 1935. She grew up in Hortonville, Wisconsin where she was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She...
Edward "Eddie" H. Ostrowski, Jr.
Aug 7, 2024
Edward H. Ostrowski Jr., 84, passed away peacefully August 7, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born June 6, 1940 in Santa Rosa, Texas to Edward H. Ostrowski Sr. and Helen Ostrowski.
A proud graduate of Santa Rosa High School, Edward exchanged vows with Martha Coy on June 1, 1963, at St. Francis Catholic Church in La Feria. Over a span...
Jose Armando Tamez
Aug 6, 2024
Jose Armando Tamez, 85, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024 in San Benito, Texas. He was born February 6, 1939 in San Benito, Texas to Felipe Tamez and Candelaria Rivera Tamez.
A proud graduate of San Benito High School, Jose's career path led him into partnerships with the Tire Co. and Firestone before establishing his own legacy as the owner...
Maria Antonia Gomez
Aug 5, 2024
Maria “Toni” A. Gomez, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024 surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born on May 27th, 1943 to Enrique and Ramona “Moni” Torres.
Toni was united in marriage to Valdo Gomez in 1964 and they spent the next 56 years together until his death in 2020. She was employed with AT&...
Daniel Lloyd Kerkow
Aug 2, 2024
Daniel Lloyd Kerkow was born on February 25, 1949 to Raymond and Olive Kerkow (nee Grinnell) in Riverfalls, WI.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Alton Perry, one sister and one brother.
He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Ines Kerkow, daughter Amanda (Mike) Kedrowski, grandson Benjamin, and three siblings, Marcy Weber, Gary Kerkow, and Jan Perry (Larry)...
Rick Fetters
Aug 1, 2024
Rick Fetters, beloved husband, father, grandpa, Vietnam veteran, and avid golfer, passed away on August 1st, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on August 24th, 1946, Rick led a life marked by love, adventure, and dedication.
Rick is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Cheryl Fetters, whom he cherished deeply. Together, they raised two sons, Doug and Mike...
Luis Benavides
Jul 30, 2024
Luis “Rudy” Benavides Jr., 80, passed away peacefully July 30, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born December 21, 1943 in San Benito, Texas to Luis Benavides and Lily Garcia Benavides.
Rudy pursued his education at Pan American University and obtained a Bachelor's Degree. He dedicated 43 years of his life working for Harlingen CISD and the San Benito CISD before...
Ellis C. Harlin
Jul 26, 2024
Ellis Clinton Harlin was 71 and lived in Laguna Vista, Texas where he passed away on July 26, 2024 from Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer.
Ellis was born in Canoga Park, California on April 18, 1953 to Rogers and Flo Harlin. Ellis had a great childhood filled with fun adventures with his lifelong friends and love of riding motocross which he continued...
Elvera Goldate Reynolds
Jul 25, 2024
Elvera “Vera” was born on September 1, 1916, in a little wooden house on Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisianna. She died on July 25th, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas at 107 years of age.
Vera was raised and educated in New Orleans during the great depression. She met Douglas Reynolds in New Orleans. They were married on May 22, 1937, in...
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