Obituaries
Mar 02 2012
Elva S. Longoria, 79, of San Benito, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was a lovely person, never had an enemy but always made friends. She owned and operated Elva’s Beauty Salon from 1957 to 1972. She was a member …
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Feb 28 2012
SAN BENITO, TX—Lydia S. Huerta, 53, was born on November 22, 1958 and entered the Lord’s heavenly kingdom on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, mother and father in law. She is survived by her loving …
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Feb 17 2012
SAN BENITO, TX/ LAWTON, OK—Nellie Lee McGee, 92, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012 in Lawton. Nellie was born on October 30, 1919 in San Benito, TX to Fred Hudson and Nellie Camella (Walker) Christiansen. She grew in San Benito, graduating from San Benito High School. She worked in a naval observatory in Washington, …
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Feb 16 2012
SAN BENITO, TX — Joel Rodriguez, 72, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 13, 2012 at his residence in San Benito. Joel enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his son, Ismael Rodriguez; his daughter, Maria Rodriguez; and two brothers. Joel is survived by …
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Feb 16 2012
James Walter Garrett, 64, of Austin, Texas, passed away from cancer on February 12, 2012. He was born on January 15, 1948, in Los Angeles. At the age of 5, he moved to San Benito, Texas, where his mother’s family lived. He is preceded in death by his parents William Garrett and Margaret McCain Garrett. …
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Feb 07 2012
Pedro Puga, 14, of San Benito, Texas, entered into the golden gates of Heaven on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Pedro Puga was born in January 15, 1998 in Harlingen, Texas. Pedro was a beloved little brother, accomplished chess player, and great friend. He is preceded in death …
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Feb 03 2012
On January 28, 2012, Colonel Jose Rene Gonzales (United States Air Force Retired) passed away surrounded by his family members. Colonel Gonzales was 71 years old and a native of his beloved San Benito. He served with distinction in the Air Force for 26 years and was stationed in the United States, Europe, Latin America, …
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Jan 31 2012
SAN BENITO—Maria Villafranco Gandara, 95, passed away at Solara Hospital on Monday afternoon. She is survived by her son Roberto Martinez of Houston; two daughters Ninfa Martinez of Las Vegas and Magdalena Navar of Illinois; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Visitation were held on Thursday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., with …
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Jan 17 2012
GRAND PRAIRIE/SAN BENITO, TX—Jose I. Rodriguez, 79, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2012 at V.A. Hospital in Dallas, Texas surrounded by loved ones. Jose was a World War veteran of the Korean War who was honorably discharged from the Unites States Army. He retired after working maintenance for Texas Department of Health and Human …
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Jan 17 2012
SAN BENITO/BROWNSVILLE, TX —Berta T. Casas, 87, of San Benito/Brownsville, TX passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She enjoyed baking, sewing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She also was involved with the Retired Teachers’ Association and a Catholic Prayer Group. She is preceded in death …
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