Category: Obituaries

Obituaries

Petra “Petrita” M. De La Rosa

HARLINGEN, TX—Petra “Petrita” M. De La Rosa, our beautiful blue-eyed inspiration, entered the gates of Heaven on January 5, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 12, 1939 to Serefino Martinez and Guadalupe Sanchez. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Luis De La Rosa; daughters, Yvonne (Bonnie) …

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Alfonso Hernandez

SAN BENITO, TX—Alfonso Hernandez entered into eternal life on January 2, 2016.  Gunnery Sergeant Alfonso Hernandez, Sr. was born Nov. 14, 1953 and served his country for 23 years in the USMC. He was stationed at Paris Island, South Carolina, Camp Pendleton, CA, and Quantico, Virginia. Alfonso served in Desert Strom Beirut and Vietnam. He …

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Guadalupe “Pete” Guzman

SAN BENITO, TX—Guadalupe “Pete” Guzman was born in La Paloma, Texas, and on Monday, December 28, 2015 was welcomed in heaven as she was surrounded by family and friends. She was a nurse, teacher, advocate, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Most importantly, she was and is fervent believer and follower of our Lord …

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Viola Wise

A romantic era has come to an end with passing of Viola Wise, 82, on December 10, 2015.   She was born in San Benito, the daughter of Manuel and Rafaela Montalvo. Viola married her neighbor and sweetheart Margarito Wise. Our mom, Viola, was one of the great beauties of her time. Because of her …

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Josue Rodriguez

Josue Rodriguez, 64, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. He was preceded in death by his sister, Noemi Piña; Daniel Rodriguez; and his parents, Francisco and Manuela Ybarra Rodriguez. He is survived by his children: Josue (Elsa) Rodriguez, David (Nelda) Rodriguez, and …

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Eva G. Penny

SAN BENITO—Eva G. Penny was born on November 19, 1934 in San Benito, Texas and died on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at her residence in San Benito, Texas surrounded by family. She was 81 years old. Eva worked at the San Benito Headstart for 11 years, followed by 17 years as a paraprofessional at San …

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Carlos Bernabe Meza

Carlos Bernabe Meza, of San Benito, Texas, entered into eternal life with our Lord on November 30, 2015.   He was born in San Benito, Texas to Hilario and Elvira Meza on June 11, 1927. He is preceded in death by his parents Hilario Meza and Elvira Meza; wife, Virginia Ramos Meza; and one sister, …

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Adella Chidester

SAN BENITO—Adella Chidester lived nearly 103 years of active, meaningful and loving life. She recently commented  about all the changes and historic events she had witnessed. She passed away November 30 at her home in Harlingen, Texas, with friends and family at her side. She is survived by one son, Willie, and his wife Patricia. …

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Lupe H. Conde

SAN BENITO—Lupe H. Conde, 97, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Daddy was a loving, gentle, caring person. Above all, he was the best dad anyone could have and his grandchildren will cherish his lovable, wonderful memories of their grandpa. He worked for Texaco Company under …

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James T. Lee

SAN BENITO—James Lee of San Benito passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015, in Brownsville. He was born on August 28, 1926, in Harlingen Valley Baptist Hospital. He attended elementary school in San Benito and Mercedes, then returned to San Benito to attend San Benito Jr. High and High School, where he graduated in 1944. …

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