Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Mar 11, 2025

Doreen Burke Weiner, age 83, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.

She was born on August 15, 1941, to the late William and Sara Burke in Edinburgh, Scotland. After the passing of her beloved husband, Albert, she owned and operated the Rialto Theater in downtown Harlingen until it closed in 1993. Doreen had a deep love for...

Mar 9, 2025

Timothy Edward Conway (Tim) joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born on September 7, 1970, in Metairie, Louisiana to Tom Conway and Diane Conway.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Peyton and Melba Conway and maternal grandparents Cecil and Mildred Dukes. He is...

Mar 9, 2025

Dorothy E. Alvarez passed away March 9, 2025, at the age of 92.

After graduating high school, she moved to San Antonio and worked at Southwestern Bell as an operator. Dorothy met the love of her life and beloved husband of 50 years, Juan Alvarez, and had five children. Dorothy and Juan later retired in Port Mansfield, TX. Dorothy always cherished...

Mar 7, 2025

No services to be held.

Mar 7, 2025

Mar 6, 2025

Services pending

Mar 5, 2025

Troy D. Johnson, aged 75, peacefully passed March 5, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in San Saba, Texas on December 12, 1949, to the late J.A. “Jay” Johnson and the Mary Louise Wagner Johnson.

He attended Fort Worth College where he completed his studies in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology. Troy then received his HVAC license. He later...

Mar 5, 2025

Services at a later date.

Mar 5, 2025

Adriana R. Hernandez, of San Benito, Texas, affectionately known as “Diana,” passed away on March 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service and love for her family.

Diana dedicated her life to her family, particularly her three cherished children: Jesus “Jesse” Hernandez III (Marisela †), Yvette Cortez (David), and Annette Sankowski (John). She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Mar 4, 2025

Enrique “Rick” Ernesto Lugo, of San Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 67, surrounded by his cherished family and loved ones at his home in Kyle, Texas.

Rick was born in 1957 to Manuel and Aida Lugo in San Benito, Texas. He attended Fred Booth Elementary and graduated from San Benito High School in...

Mar 2, 2025

Mary Ann Cowan of San Benito, Texas, passed away at her beloved home after a long, full life and a brief illness on March 2, 2025. She was born August 3, 1931, in Silverton, Texas to Alla Virginia (Powell) and Vernon Forrest Jones. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Don D Cowan; her sister, Virginia Griffing;...

Feb 27, 2025

San Juanita Garza, age 79, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2025, in Flower Mound, Texas. She was born on May 26, 1945, in San Benito, Texas, to Manuel Garza and Erlinda Infante.

San Juanita dedicated her career to safely transporting patients, making a positive impact on their lives. She was a person of deep faith and held strong ties to...

Feb 27, 2025

Yolanda V. Ibarra, 73, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. Born on November 7, 1951, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, she was the daughter of Guadalupe Villanueva and San Jose de la Luz Villanueva.

Yolanda was a proud high school graduate who later pursued and obtained a business degree. Throughout her life, she held her Catholic faith...

Feb 22, 2025

Antonia Perez, aged 89, peacefully passed on February 22, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1935, in Sebastian, Texas to the late Alejandro and Felipa H. Perez.

She retired from Rio Grande State Mental Hospital where she was employed for thirty-five years. She was a great daughter, sister, aunt, and a devout Catholic parishioner. She enjoyed share her gifts and...

Feb 20, 2025

Our mom, Opal Ray Russell, faithful servant of the Lord and mighty prayer warrior, passed away at the amazing age of 102 and went to her heavenly reward on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, in the home of her eldest son, Ron Russell of Aransas Pass, Texas.

Opal was born to William Perry Ray and Julia Jones Ray in Van Buren, Arkansas....

Feb 20, 2025

Alberto G. Garza Sr., a lifelong farmer and rancher, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 98. He was born to Rogerio Garza Sr and Loreta G. Garza on October 28, 1926, in La Muralla, Texas. 

Deeply rooted in the land he tended for over 75 years in La Paloma, Beto, known to many as La Tripa,...

Feb 17, 2025

Don Hulen Smith, age 85, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 17,2025 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on December 16, 1939, to Rolla Don Smith and Marjorie Williams Smith. Don grew up in Raymondville, Texas where he learned to farm, fish, and became an avid hunter at a very young age. He played high school...

Feb 17, 2025

Hattie Jo “Jodi” Hill went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2025, at the age of 79. She passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with illness.

Jodi was born on March 22, 1945, in Beaumont, Texas, to Jennings and Mary Oakes. She graduated from French High School and later earned her degree from Lamar University, where she was...

Feb 17, 2025

Norine Gladys Long Chamberlain, aged 87, peacefully passed on February 17, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.

Norine was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 6, 1937, to the late William Jack Long and Edna Walton Carson Long. 

She attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and worked for Frost Bank until her retirement after thirty-two years of dedicated service. She was the...

Feb 14, 2025

Greg was born February 3rd, 1950 in San Angelo, TX. He peacefully passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center of Harlingen, TX on Friday, February 14th, 2025 and went to Heaven at the age of 75 due to related brain and lung cancer complications. He had just celebrated his 75th birthday only 2 weeks earlier.

He is preceded in death by...