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Steven Hopper

Steven Hopper

Jan 3, 2022

Steven Hopper, 61 of San Benito, Texas passed away Monday, January 3rd, 2022. Steven was born in Lawton, Oklahoma to Bill Hopper and Ann Davidson. He grew up in Oklahoma and later moved to Harlingen, Texas, and graduated from Los Fresnos High School. Growing up in the Valley, Steve worked in the drywall and painting business with his father....

Josefa Cantu Davila

Josefa Cantu Davila

Jan 2, 2022

Josefa Cantu Davila, age 86, of San Benito, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born on August 13, 1935, in Mexico to Esteban Cantu and Josefa Hernandez.

Josefa is preceded in death by her husband, Valentin Davila; son, Magdiel Davila; and grandchildren, Jose H. Davila Jr. and Magdiel Davila.

She leaves...

Dennis Michael Clancy

Dennis Michael Clancy

Dec 31, 2021

Dennis Clancy passed away on December 31, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to the late Charles and Marion Clancy in Detroit, Michigan where he was the oldest of five.  The family later moved to Youngstown, Ohio where he graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and promptly joined the Navy where he served from 1960-1966.  While stationed in...

Paula O. Reynolds

Paula O. Reynolds

Dec 31, 2021

Paula O. Reynolds went home to be with the Lord on Friday December 31, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. She was born December 16, 1952 at Three Rivers, TX to Pedro and Maria C. Ortiz. Paula is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Sara Castillo, Genoveva Herrera, and a brother, Pedro Ortiz Jr.

She...

Bartolo R. Diaz

Bartolo R. Diaz

Dec 29, 2021

Bartolo R. Diaz, age 60, of Harlingen, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Iowa City, Iowa.

He was born August 24, 1961, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Guillermo Diaz and Maria Loretto Reyes.

Bartolo was a retired truck driver after 13 years with Cedar Valley Corporation in the state...

Eliseo O. Pedraza

Eliseo O. Pedraza

Dec 25, 2021

Eliseo O. Pedraza, age 89, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at his residence on Saturday December 25, 2021.

Born September 3, 1932 in Magnolia, TX to Jesus Gonzalez Pedraza and Elena O. Pedraza

He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth H. Pedraza, daughter, Noelia Garcia, son in law,...

Nora Andrea Lara-Castaneda

Nora Andrea Lara-Castaneda

Dec 22, 2021

Nora Andrea "Deya" Lara-Castaneda, 15, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom Wednesday evening, December 22, 2021 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

"Deya" was born on October 18, 2006 in Harlingen, Texas to Jeremie Lee Castaneda & Amanda Nicole Lara-Castaneda.

She attended IDEA Academy in San Benito & Rising Scholar Academy of San...

Paul Alexander Mccrea

Paul Alexander Mccrea

Dec 22, 2021

Paul Alexander McCrea , 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on December 22, 2021, in Harlingen , Texas.

Paul is survived by his wife, Udelia McCrea, of 50 years; and their three children, Danny McCrea, Jessica McCrea, Leslie Ybarra. He also leaves behind his children, Andrew McCrea, Lauren McCrea, and Teri McCrea. ...

San Juana "Janie" Romero

San Juana "Janie" Romero

Dec 17, 2021

Janie Romero, 55, went home to the Lord's Kingdom after losing her battle to cancer on 12/16/21 where she was surrounded by her mother and grandchildren.

She was a lifetime resident of Harlingen where she worked at Valley Baptist Hospital on the Oncology floor. Janie was very compassionate to her patients and their families, going out of...

Luz R. Gonzalez

Luz R. Gonzalez

Dec 17, 2021

Luz R. Gonzalez (MOM) , entered into eternal rest and was called home to our Lord on Friday, December 17, 2021.

She was born on June 15, 1938 in Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato to Carmen Villarreal and Juan Ramirez.

She was a lifelong resident of Harlingen. At the time of her death she...

Maria H. Perez

Maria H. Perez

Dec 17, 2021

Maria H . Perez , age 83, of La Feria, Texas passed away on Friday December 17, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 1, 1938 in Harlingen, Texas to Gregorio Uvalle and Manuela Rodriguez Uvalle .

Maria is preceded in death by her husband, the late Marcelino Perez, their infant...

Samuel G. Ramirez

Samuel G. Ramirez

Dec 16, 2021

Samuel G. Ramirez, age 70, of Harlingen, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was born September 14, 1951, in Harlingen to Ricardo Ramirez and Anita Gallaga.

Samuel is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Ana Melissa Cuello; and brother, Juan Luis Ramirez.

He leaves to cherish his beautiful memory, his loving...

Zulema M. Chapa

Zulema M. Chapa

Dec 15, 2021

Zulema M. Chapa, age 74, of Harlingen, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was born February 10, 1947, in Los Indios, Texas to Nicodemo Martinez and Lydia Garza.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory, her loving children, Ruben Abel Martinez, Blanca Neomi Martinez, and Cynthia Ann Martinez; along with three brothers, Israel G....

Jackelin Lopez

Jackelin Lopez

Dec 15, 2021

Jackelin Lopez, age 19, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was born September 2, 2002, in Harlingen to Benjamin Lopez and Nubia Bautista.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory, her loving mother, Nubia Bautista; father, Benjamin Lopez; five sisters, Jennifer Bautista, Natalie Valdez, Angeles Rodriguez, Kaysha Bautista, and Arlynn Rodriguez;...

Noemi Costilla

Noemi Costilla

Dec 13, 2021

Santa Rosa, TX - Noemi Costilla, 66, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Mercedes to Audencio (Blackie) and Jovita Loredo on August 2, 1955, and they raised her in the small town of Santa Rosa, and it would be there too, where she...

Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez

Dec 12, 2021

Carlos Gonzalez, age 80, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

He was born August 24, 1941 in San Benito, Texas to Leocardio and Manuela Gonzalez.

He was a man of many likes and was a gunsmith for forty years. Carlos was a veteran who served his country proudly in...

Maria Luisa De La Rosa

Maria Luisa De La Rosa

Dec 11, 2021

Maria Luisa De La Rosa entered through the pearly gates of heaven on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by family at the age of 76. She was born on Oct 9, 1945 in Weslaco TX to Luisa Garza. She will always be remembered for her elegance and unconditional love as a mother, grandmother, and...

Dr. Charles Wayne Chapman

Dr. Charles Wayne Chapman

Dec 7, 2021

Dr. Charles Wayne Chapman, 77, of Brady Texas passed away Tuesday, December 7th, 2021. In memory of our beloved Dr. Charles Wayne Chapman. Charles was born in Brady, Texas to Harlan and Lela Fay Chapman. He grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Harlandale High School. Charles proudly served his country as a member of The United States...

Dianna Grace Banda

Dianna Grace Banda

Dec 6, 2021

Dianna Grace Banda, age 5 months, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born July 4, 2021, in Harlingen to Raymond Banda and Laura Banda.

Dianna is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Rachael Banda.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory, her loving parents; sister, Hailee Banda; brother,...

Christy Martinez

Christy Martinez

Dec 4, 2021

Christy Martinez, 27, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Christy was born on May 4, 1994 in Harlingen, Texas to David Martinez & Belinda Chavez.  She attended Harlingen public schools and graduated from Harlingen High School.  Christy enjoyed listening to music, she had a very outgoing personality, loved being with family,...

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