Category: Obituaries

Obituaries

Mercedes Esmeralda Garza

SAN BENITO, TX. – Mercedes Esmeralda Garza, born on October 5, 1955 in San Benito, died on Thursday, July 16,  2015, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. She was 59 years old. Mercedes received her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, and later was employed with the San Benito C.I.S.D. at Dr. Cash Elementary …

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Socorro Nava

Socorro Nava, 72, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.   She was born November 11, 1942 in Harlingen, Texas. Socorro was a lifetime resident of San Benito and a member of Coronas En El Cielo Ministry. She is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Nava; and her …

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Albina Lopez

SAN BENITO—Albina Lopez, born on February 16, 1962 in Harlingen, Texas, died on Sunday, August 9, 2015. She was 53 years old. Albina was a unique and beautiful soul who touched the lives of everybody who was lucky enough to cross her path. Her children, including her pets, were the biggest reason she got out …

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Norma Linda Torres

Norma Linda Torres, 52, of San Benito, Texas, was called home by our Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2015. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She loved music, she loved to sing, dance, and entertain her family at family gatherings. Her heart of gold was one of a kind. She …

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Petra San Pedro

SAN BENITO—Petra Manzano San Pedro, born on September 17, 1920 in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, died on  Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. She was 94. Petra was also known as Doña Petra by her neighbors and “Ma” Petra by her grandchildren. She was a faithful and devoted …

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Catarina Villagomez

SAN BENITO—Catarina Villagomez, born May 21, 1932 in San Benito, TX died on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Harlingen, TX. She was 83 years old. Catarina was a devoting and loving grandmother, mother, sister and friend. She enjoyed Bingo, dog races and spending time with her loved ones. Survivors include Alicia Villagomez, Dora Noyola, Enrique …

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Eliseo G. Garza

RIO HONDO/SAN BENITO, TX—Cpl. Eliseo G. Garza, Jr. USMC, born on September 10, 1991, died on Sunday, May 17, 2015 in Quantico, Virginia. He was 23. Eliseo, Jr. was actively serving our nation as a corporal enlisted with the United States Marine Corps, stationed at the Marine Corps Base Quantico located in Quantico, Virginia. He …

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Maxine Alexander Dodson

SAN BENITO, TX. – Maxine Alexander Dodson, age 99, of San Benito went to be with The Lord Sunday, May 3,   2015. Maxine was born on September 15, 1915, to Mr. and Mrs. John P. Alexander in Beaumont, Texas who came to San Benito in the early 1920’s. She is preceded in death by …

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Jose P. Ramirez

Jose P. Ramirez, 91, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.   He was a great-father, grandfather, and father-in-law who will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Maria Ramirez; and his granddaughter, Irma Garza. He is survived by his children: Felipa (Joe) Ramirez, Jose Luis …

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Jose Angel Garcia

Jose Angel Garcia, 66, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents, Agustin V. Garcia and Maria Cruz Castillo Garcia; and one brother, Javier Garcia. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Maria Garcia; his children: Maria Cristina Garcia, Christian Garcia, …

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