Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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&...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 22, 2024

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Jul 22, 2024

Fela Garza, 102, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on April 26, 1922 in San Benito, Texas to Apolinar Garza and Maria Hinojosa Garza.

 Fela was a devoted member of Faith Christian Church in Harlingen and received her water baptism in November of 2008. She found joy in embroidery and was known for her...

Jul 19, 2024

Deborah Kaye Kelly, 59, of Harlingen, Texas passed away on July 19, 2024. She was born February 2, 1965, in Austin, TX. Deborah was adopted by the loving Veale family from a young teenage couple who were not up to the task of raising her. She was an outgoing and gentle woman who will be deeply missed by her family,...

Jul 19, 2024

Elijah Harvey Adams, age 87, passed away in Harlingen, Texas on July 19, 2024. Harvey was born on July 23, 1936 in Harlingen to Burt and Ruth Adams.

Harvey is survived by his five children, with “farmer’s luck,” he had one son and four daughters: his son Keith (Elaine) Adams of Harlingen, and his daughters Gayle (Dale) Misenhimer of Harlingen, Sharon...