Obituaries

Oct 17, 2026

Damian Benavidez, age 70, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was born on January 27, 1956, in San Benito, Texas, to Arnulfo Benavidez Sr. and Juanita Pardo Benavidez.

Damian was preceded in death by his parents, Arnulfo Benavidez Sr. and Juanita Pardo Benavidez; and his sister, Santos Benavidez.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his...

Oct 8, 2026

David Jean Padberg, 73, of the Laguna Vista and South Padre Island community, passed away on October 8, 2026, in Pharr, Texas. He was born on September 2, 1953, in Centralia, Illinois, to James August Padberg and Ruth Irene Tober Padberg.

A hardworking and independent man, Dave was a former employee of Laguna Vista and a businessman who proudly owned and...

Sep 27, 2026

Born on January 8, 1959, in Los Fresnos, Texas, Maria Elena Perez was the loving daughter of David and Guadalupe Perez.

Upon graduation from Los Fresnos High School, Maria served in the United States Army and was privileged to live in various locations around the United States. However, being stationed in Germany was her most memorable experience.

Maria returned home and found...

Sep 20, 2026

Rosa Maria Ramirez, age 57, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born on April 9, 1969, in Brownsville, Texas, to Miguel Garza and Rosa Perez Garza.

Rosa was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew and cherished her.

She was preceded in death by...

Sep 13, 2026

Rudy Garza, 58, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 in San Benito, Texas . He was born on March 31, 1968, in San Benito to Ramiro and Ida Martinez Garza.

Rudy was a man who cherished the simple things in life most — his family, the outdoors, meaningful traditions, and time spent with the people he loved. He was of...

Sep 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Lenore Christine (Ecker) Landon

A Life of Dedication and Service

Lenore Christine (Ecker) Landon passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, just two days shy of her 86th birthday. Born on September 11, 1940, to her parents, Venetta (Sparks) Ecker and Raymond Ecker. Lenore lived a life characterized by profound warmth, unwavering dedication, and a deep, abiding love for...

Sep 6, 2026

Ramon Gerardo Rodriguez, age 62, of San Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Ramon was born on December 4, 1963, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, to Ramon Gerardo Rodriguez and Maria Apolonia Rodriguez.

He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Maria Esther Rodriguez, and his beloved daughter, Aranza Rodriguez.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September...

Aug 19, 2026

Gisela Banuelos, age 83, of Olmito, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1943, in Mexico to Jose Natividad Martinez and Maria Garcia Cabrera.

Gisela cherished spending time with people she loved. She was a follower of Christ and lived by his principles. Her personality was bigger than life and she never met...

Aug 6, 2026

Ninfa Pena, age 74, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026. She was born on November 10, 1951, in Los Fresnos, Texas, to Miguel Olivarez and Nicanora Herrera Olivarez.

Ninfa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who cherished the people in her life. She had a special way of staying connected to her family...

Jul 4, 2026

Roy Doster, 78, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1947, in Farmerville, Louisiana, to Charley Roy Doster and Clotilde Allen.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., followed by Military Honors at 3:00 p.m., at Los Fresnos Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to...

Jun 28, 2026

Tomasa C. Rodriguez, age 84, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1942, in Laureles, Texas, to Andres Cruz and Carlota Mendieta.

Tomasa was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dedicated homemaker. Throughout her life, she worked in agriculture and housekeeping until she was no longer able to...

Jun 20, 2026

Jose M. Elias, age 66, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He was born on March 6, 1960, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Jose Marciano Elias and Lydia Trevino.

Jose was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was centered on his faith in God and his love for others. He dedicated much...

Jun 19, 2026

Jun 10, 2026

Alene Wilson, aged 96, of Los Fresnos, Texas, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Born on October 2, 1929, in Sasakwa, Oklahoma, to Otis and Ollie Goss, Alene led a life marked by dedication and love. She pursued a career in banking and was an active member of the Community of Christ Church. Alene cherished reading, sewing, and...

May 30, 2026

Arturo Cardenas, aged 68, of Los Fresnos, Texas, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Born on May 12, 1958, in Brownsville, Texas, he was the beloved son of Epifanio Cardenas and Manuela Cortez. Arturo dedicated his career to working as a chemical inspector and found joy in deer hunting and freshwater fishing.

He is preceded in death by his...

May 12, 2026

Jesus Gustavo Sanchez, age 82, of Brownsville, Texas, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born in Jalisco, Mexico, he was the beloved son of Lorenzo Miguel Sanchez Miguel and Paulina De la Fuente Penaos.

He is lovingly remembered by his children: Daniela Sanchez, Allan Sanchez, Jorge Sanchez, Alejandro Sanchez, Liliana Sanchez, and Gustavo Sanchez, as well as by his...

May 8, 2026

Milton Conrad Phipps of Los Fresnos, Texas formerly of Estacada, Ore., died at peacefully at Spanish Meadows of Brownsville after a long illness. He was 84.

He was a 1959 graduate of Madison High School in Portland, Ore. A veteran of US Army and Army Reserves, reaching the rank of master sergeant, Milton was a long-time employee of US West telephone...

Apr 28, 2026

Thomas Clyde King was born on October 5,1939 in Conneration, Madison Township, Rimersburg, Pennsylvania to Delbert and Dora [Schaefer] King. He passed away peacefully at Victoria Comfort Homes in Harlingen, Texas.

Thomas was one of four boys. He grew up in Rimersburg, PA, where he also attended school until he enlisted in the Army. Following his years of service, he held...

Feb 21, 2026

Juan Martinez Moreno, age 49, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Valley Regional Medical Center. Born on June 24, 1976, in Palma Real de Adentro Puebla in Mexico to Eutimio Martinez and Florentina Moreno, Juan was the proud owner of Martinez Remodeling.

He is survived by his loving wife, Margarita Martinez, and their cherished children:...

Feb 20, 2026

Jess Wilson Helm Jr., age 87, of Bayview, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. Born on October 5, 1938, in Oklahoma to Jess Clarence and Ila Helm, Jess dedicated many years to working as a cattle rancher, contributing to his community with hard work and commitment.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jess D. Helm; his parents,...