Category: Obituaries

Obituaries

Jesus Miguel Wise

Jesus Miguel Wise also known to family and friends as JM or Jesse, passed away on June 29, 2016, at the age of 59. He was born and raised in San Benito, Texas. He graduated from San Benito High School in 1975 and furthered his education at Pan American University. He is preceded in death …

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Francisco U. Sierra

Francisco U. Sierra, 79, of El Ranchito, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Sierra was the world’s best dad and loving grandfather. He was hard working and dedicated to his family’s well-being. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his …

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Alicia M. Garcia

Alicia M. Garcia, 92, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016.   She was born on January 19, 1924 in San Benito, TX; and was one of six children born to Gonzala Martinez. Alicia spent her childhood in San Benito, before marrying the love of her life, Tim Garcia, and moving to Harlingen. She spent …

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Petra Sandoval Munguia

SAN BENITO—Petra Sandoval Munguia, 79, passed away at home in her sleep in El Ranchito, TX on May 7, 2016. She was born in Rancho La Rosita on July 30, 1936. She was a Eucharistic Minister, Liturgical Reader, Sacristan and active member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church in El Ranchito, Texas. She was …

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Lidia L. Guajardo

Lidia L. Guajardo, 87, entered into her rest on Monday, May 23, 2016 in Harlingen, TX.   Lidia was a devoted wife, mother, mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother who will be deeply missed. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Santiago Guajardo Sr., parents Guillermo and Ignacia Lopez, brothers, Guadalupe (+Damacia) …

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Rosa Maria Gomez

Rosa Maria Gomez, 74-years-old, was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was born on June 9, 1941 in Monterrey, N.L. to parents Benjamin Guevara and Juana Gaytan Bustos. Rosa was an active member of Primera Iglesia Bautista. She was involved in many programs such as PTA/PTO, SBCISD …

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Alfredo Gomez

Alfredo Gomez, 52, born January 18, 1964 and a lifetime resident of San Benito, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2016 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was known for his love of shooting pool and had lots of good friends, Miller, Lorenzo and Rey Chavez were just three of many. He was preceded in death …

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Oscar Meza

Oscar Meza of San Benito, Texas entered into eternal life with our Lord Savior on April 15, 2016.   He was born at Dolly Vinsant Hospital of San Benito to Carlos and Virginia Meza on October 9, 1959. He is preceded in death by his wife Esmeralda (Lala) Saldana Meza, father Carlos Bernabe Meza and …

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Aurora E. Quintanilla

RIO HONDO—Aurora E. Quintanilla was born on December 18, 1924 in Brownsville to Nacario Escamilla and Ignacia Salas and went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2016 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her son, Rolando Moreno (formerly from Mercedes, TX). Aurora is survived by her children Yolanda …

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Maricela “Princess” Medrano

SAN BENITO—Maricela “Princess” Medrano, 42, was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, March 21, 2016. She was born on April 11, 1973 in Harlingen, Texas to her parents, Jesus and Esperanza Medrano. She is preceded in death by her father, Jesus Medrano Sr. and grandmother Jovita Martinez. Survivors include her loving …

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