Category: Obituaries

Obituaries

Juan (El Ronco) Martinez

Juan (El Ronco) Martinez from La Paloma passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013 at Retama Manor. He was 75. He is survived by his wife Catarina Maldonado Martinez, and 10 children: Danny Martinez, Jimmy Martinez, Ana Bertha Martinez, Teresa y Isaias Ocampo, all from San Benito, TX; and Juanita Vasquez, Ricardo and Marisol Martinez, …

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Dorothy Alice (Regester) Messer

Dorothy Alice (Regester) Messer joined the church triumphant on Thursday, September 25, 2013 at 4:15 pm. She was with her daughter Marcia (Messer) Shumate-Schultz and her son-in-law, Michael W. Schultz, in Biloxi, MS. Dorothy was born in San Benito, Texas on October 5, 1919. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, …

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Alicia F. Martinez

Alicia F. Martinez, born November 27, 1938 in San Benito, beloved sister, mother, grand mother, great grand mother and wife of the late Jose G. Martinez has accepted the hand of God and began her new life in heaven. Alicia is survived by her sisters, Evelia Torres and Amelia Rodriguez; and children: Ezequiel Reyes Jr., …

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Francisco DeLeon, Sr.

SAN BENITO—Francisco DeLeon, Sr., 76, went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother Adela DeLeon, sister Eva Cortez and brother Jose DeLeon. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Irene P. DeLeon; brother Juan M. Garcia; sister Lily …

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Diamantina Ortega Bennett

LOS INDIOS, TX—Diamantina Ortega Bennett, 79, went to be with our Lord on Monday, September 9, 2013, at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. She was born December 20, 1933 and served as the first mayor of Los Indios from September 1994 to September 2010. Diamantina also served on many community organizations and projects in …

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Jose Saucedo

Jose Saucedo, 90, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Del Socorro Saucedo; and a grandson, Jimmy Saucedo. Mr. Saucedo is survived by his children, Francisco (Ignacia) Saucedo, Jose (Carmen) Saucedo Jr., Israel (Graciela) Saucedo, …

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Santiago A. Flores

Santiago A. Flores, 71, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Santiago M. and Carlotta Ayala Flores; and a brother, Jose Maria Flores. Mr. Flores is survived by his loving wife, Aurora M. Flores; son, …

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Robert W. Huff

Robert W. Huff passed away on September 3, 2013. He was 93 years old. Robert W. Huff was a fighter pilot in WWII. He taught flying and worked on planes. He had five Bronze Stars, Extinguished Cross, Purple Heart and many, many more medals. We thank everyone for their support through this sadden time. I …

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Edmundo H. Gonzalez

Edmundo H. Gonzalez, 86, went home to be with the Lord, on August 24, 2013. Edmundo was born in San Benito, Tx. on July 4, 1927. He was a US Army veteran. He was employed by the San Benito Bank & Trust Co. for 36 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 …

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Roberto Ybarra

Roberto Ybarra, 69, of San Benito, Texas, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa “Tute” Ybarra Mr. Ybarra is survived by his loving wife, Concepcion Ybarra; five children: Martha “Marty” Ybarra, Roberto Ybarra Jr., Eva …

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