Category: Obituaries

Obituaries

Harry Haruo Shimotsu

LA FERIA, TEXAS—Harry Haruo Shimotsu, 93, beloved widower of Machiko H. Shimotsu, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 30, 2013 to join his most precious Machi in eternal life. Born in Hidalgo, Texas, he was the last surviving member of six children of Uichi and Takako Shimotsu. Harry was born a farmer and …

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Dr. Raul Garza, Jr.

Dr. Raul Garza, Jr, 82, passed away in the early morning hours of November 26, 2013. A man known for his compassion and humility, he was a soldier, a husband, a father, an avid Longhorn fan, a pharmacist, a public servant, a beloved member of his community and, most importantly, a physician. He will be …

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Maria Mancha

Maria Mancha, 89, of San Benito, Texas, went to be with God on November 28, 2013. Maria and her late husband Santos were lifetime residents of San Benito. She loved reading the word of God, sewing, gardening, taking walks, and dancing. Maria lived with her younger sister Lala the last seven years after becoming a …

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Tomasa G. Ayala

Tomasa G. Ayala, 85 of San Benito, Texas, went to be with God on November 25, 2013. Tomasa was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and migrated here to the United States in the 1950’s and became a U.S. citizen in the 1990’s. She loved knitting and gardening. Tomasa was the matriarch of the family. She was …

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A.C. Hoehne

SAN BENITO, TEXAS—A.C. Hoehne, 76, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. A.C. was born November 8, 1937 in Yorktown, Texas to Alfred and Malinda Buelter Hoehne. He attended and graduated from Yorktown High School. A.C. was employed with Central Power and Light Company from high school graduation until …

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Maria G. Sifuentes Reyes

SAN BENITO, TX–Maria G. Sifuentes Reyes, 67, of San Benito, Texas entered eternal life on Monday, November 25, 2013. Visitation will be held at Henry Thomae Funeral Home on Wednesday and Thursday at 1:00 p.m., with a mass of resurrection at 9:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 7 …

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Abel J. Rodriguez

SAN BENITO, TX—Abel J. Rodriguez, 82 of San Benito, TX, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents Abel and Guadalupe Rodriguez and his brother Mariano Rodriguez. He is survived by his his wife of 19 years Zoila H. Rodriguez; his children Eliezer …

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Mario Hernandez

Mario Hernandez, 66, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on November 11, 2013 at Solara Hospital. He was born to Jose Hernandez and Fernanda Torres on January 29, 1947 in Pharr, Texas. Preceding him in death were his parents, his brothers, Efrain Hernandez and David Hernandez. Survivors include his sisters, Concepsion Gonzalez of California and Linda …

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Guadalupe Cortez

Guadalupe Cortez, 78, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on November 10, 2013 at Kingsville, Texas. Guadalupe Cortez was a loving father and a hardworking man. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sisters. He is survived by his sister, Maria Lerma and brother, Carlos Cortez. Also surviving him are his eight …

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Hermila B. Valdez

Hermila (Mila) B. Valdez, 89, from San Benito, TX, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Leandro and Hermelinda Barrera on November 22, 1923 in Gonzales, TX. Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Carlos Valdez, Sr.; her son, Hector (Tito) …

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