Francisca Galvan, 68, passed away in Dallas, Texas on Monday, January 18, 2016.   
Francisca was born in San Benito, Texas on February 9, 1947 to Natividad and Pascuala (Garcia) Galvan, Sr. She grew up in San Benito and attended school there. In 1968, she married Tomas Ortega, Sr. and they made their home in Ennis, Texas.
She worked for many years as a seamstress for Story’s Manufacturing and as a CNA at Claystone Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking for family, taking care of her plants and collecting angels.
She is survived by four sons: Thomas Ortega, Jr., Jamie Ortega and wife, Jennifer, and Lawrence Ortega and wife, Elizabeth and Andre Speed; daughters: Victoria Ortega Munson and husband, Rodrick, Esperanza Ortega-Ortiz and her husband, Ricky, Gloria Ortega Goss and husband Derrel, and Leticia Young and husband, Michael; 22 grandchildren: 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Natividad Galvan, Jr. and Arturo Galvan along with sisters, Gloria Campos, Juanita Vasquez, Eva Hessbrook, Anita Galvan and Cynthia G. Gomez.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tomas Rodriguez Ortega on January 30, 2015, two brothers, Luis and Ruben Galvan and one sister, Sophia Garcia.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 22, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis and on Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Rosary at 5 p.m.
In San Benito visitation will be on Monday, January 25, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the San Benito Funeral Home with Rosary at 7 p.m.
Mass of the christian burial will be on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Our Lady of the Universe Church with Father Villalon as celebrant.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Ortega, Jr., Jamie Ortega, Lorenzo Ortega, Terrence Ortega, Daniel Zamarripa, Jr. and Dusty Ortega. Interment will follow in the St. Vincente Cemetery.

SAN BENITO, TX—Alfredo M. Peña “China”, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 28, 1952 to the late Roque and Juana M. Peña in San Benito, TX he was an avid Cowboys and Spurs fan. Always being surrounded by his loving wife, his daughters and grandchildren is what made him happy. After 30 years of service with CPL/AEP he retired. He loved to travel and tell stories of his military days, some of the best days of his life. He will be dearly missed and loved by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Cesario M. Peña and Rene Guajardo, Sr.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 22 years, Anna M. Peña; his seven daughters: Annette Peña (Carlos Delgado), Adriana Peña (Dennis Campbell), Kristina Peña (Albert Vega), Amanda Lee, Monique Peña, Natalia Peña, and Jessica Peña. Also surviving him are his six grandchildren: Alex, Delyssa, Carlos, Brianna, Joey, and Isreal.
He is also survived by his siblings: Roque (Francisca), Rodolfo (Aurora), Luis (Liboria), Sabas (Cheryl), Juan Antonio (Aleta), Norma Peña; as well as his aunts Juanita Martinez, Margarita Diaz, Dolores Guajardo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors in San Benito.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Burial will follow at San Benito Memorial Park with military honors under the auspices of VFW Post 2035.
Serving as pallbearers will be Alex and Carlos Delgado, Albert Vega, Dennis Campbell, Ruben Peña, Mario and George Montez, Edgar Rubio. Honorary pallbearers will be Joey Mares and Isreal Albarran.
Special thanks for the care provided by Dr. Todd Shenkenberg, the staff on the 4th floor/Inpatient Rehab/CCU Valley Baptist Hospital.
You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Alfredo M. Peña at www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.

Olivia Ayala Juarez, 91, of Lozano, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Harlingen Medical Center.  
Olivia lived a full and happy life where she loved spending time with her family and caring for the plants in her garden. She loved singing, listening to music, dressing up, going shopping and make-up,as well as spending her days at her adult day care center which would often go out and minister at nursing homes. Olivia and her late husband of 50 years, Primitivo Juarez, who passed away in 1991, were both hard working parents, who accepted the Lord Jesus Christ in 1986. They served to the best of their abilities and raised 11 children. Surrounded by her children, life ended peacefully for Olivia, passing from death to eternal life with Jesus Christ. She will be dearly missed.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Primitivo Juarez and daughter, Elicia Barker.
Left to cherish her memories are her children: Guadalupe (Yolanda) Juarez, Lidia Rodriguez and Silvestre Quintero, Francisco (Ermila) Juarez, Antonio (Irma) Juarez, Adela (Arthur) Barnett, Vic (Linda) Juarez, Rosa (Fred) Chavez, Ana (Buddy) Gildon, Olivia (Martin) Partida, Martin Juarez; 38 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her caregiver of nine years Alicia Sauceda whom she considered a daughter.
Visitation was held Friday, February 19, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and a holy rosary followed at 8:00 p.m. at Thomae Garza Funeral Home.
Funeral service was held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at St. Vincent De Paul Mission in Lozano with burial following at Anaquitas Cemetery in Rio Hondo.
You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Olivia Ayala Juarez at www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas.

SAN BENITO—Our beloved Antonio “Tony” D. Najera, born on March 17, 1935, in Progreso, Texas, to Guadalupe M. and Estefana D. Najera, will always be remembered for the love he had towards his family, his amazing gift at making friends all over the Valley, his hard work as a migrant farmworker and as a master landscaper. Antonio, known by many as Tony, lived the life of 10 men by the strength in his back, hands, and heart.
On February 20, 2016, Tony entered eternal peace and heaven gained a strong and beautiful angel. He was surrounded by his loving family, whom never left his side. Throughout his life, Tony was the true testament of what a hard-working man is. Whether it was demonstrated by his early start as a migrant worker at the age of 9, in the stories he fondly shared with his family about picking an entire bale of cotton in a day with his own hands or his delight in providing years of beauty by planting each of the two oak trees every new home built by U.S. Homes received. We know his spirit will continue to grow strong and unyielding with each tree he so proudly bestowed. Tony loved to decorate for holidays and took such pride in his work by creating amazing Christmas displays full of lights and cheer, as well as Halloween, when he would create his own legendary haunted yard with custom characters that brought joy not only to his children and grandchildren but also to the children in the neighborhood. Tony was a simple man that had principles of hard work and kindness. He took great pride in all his work. Tony enjoyed his days fishing, landscaping, planting spring seeds, birds, his cigarettes, all types of sweets, coffee, and loved to eat – and when he ate it always looked like he was feasting on the finest of foods and you could not help but want what he was eating. Tony attended mass and had a deep and profound faith in the Catholic word.
In 1956, he married Dolores Ybarra, and together they began a loving family that loved him dearly. Tony had a passion for friendship and kindness. He had friends throughout the Valley. We know he was loved by many and will never be forgotten. Rather, we are all blessed to have infinite loving memories to rejoice in and share with future generations of the Najera clan.
His roles as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather will always be cherished. He served his family with profound love and commitment as a father to his children, Maria Estela Najera-Garza (John+), Velma N. Cortez (Roger), and Alma Donaghy (Paul); to his grandchildren, Joseph Rodriguez, Valerie C. Paredes, Anthony Cortez, John William Garza, Troy and Lucas Donaghy; and to his great-grandchildren, Eric, Julian, and Hannah Rodriguez, and Destiny and Faith Garza, brother Guadalupe Najera, Jr. (Linda), sisters Adela Mendez (Manuel+), Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez (Victor+), Maria del Rosario Garza (Felix), Petra Cuevas, Rebecca Chavez (Jose Luis), Juanita Najera, Uncle Jose Davila (Mache+), and numerous nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed being a brother to his surviving siblings and an uncle to many.
Expecting to greet Tony at heaven’s doors are his beloved parents Guadalupe and Estefana Najera, infant daughter Maria Elena Najera, brother Nicolas Najera and sisters Yolanda Najera and Teresita Gonzales.
Visitation for our beloved Antonio “Tony” D. Najera was held at the San Benito Funeral Home on Monday, February 22, with a private viewing held for the family between 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and a viewing for all friends and family held from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, February 23 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, 351 South Bowie, San Benito.
Committal Services followed at the San Benito Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses for the care Tony was provided in his last hours.

Donna Bryson Kaiser, 91, of San Benito, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at her residence. 
She was born in Daytona, Florida where she grew up. Donna attended nursing school at Massachusetts General Hospital and San Raphael’s in Boston, becoming head nurse in Florida, New Mexico, and in San Benito at Dolly Vinsant Hospital. She loved swimming, playing Bridge, traveling and had a great love and compassion for all animals, especially her pets. She was also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in San Benito, Texas.
Donna is preceded in death by her husband, John Raymond Kaiser.
Left to cherish her memories is her daughter, Judith Edens and son-in-law, William Edens; granddaughters, Sarah Shy and Rebecca Garrabrant and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Thomae Garza Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 29, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church, 566 Reagan San Benito, Texas. Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Donna Bryson Kaiser at www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.

SAN BENITO—Joseph Wm. Sankovet, 58, entered into eternal rest on February 29, 2016. 
Joseph was preceded in death by his beloved son, Joey Sankovet; his father, William Raymond Sankovet; maternal grandparents, Alfredo and Margarita Robles; paternal grandparents, Michael and Clara Sankovet; and his aunt Oralia Robles Dickerson.
He is survived by his mother, Socorro R. Sankovet; wife, Leticia Z. Sankovet; sons, Patrick Elliott Sankovet and Christopher A. Sankovet; grandson, Andre Christopher Sankovet; step-grandson, Brandon Hernandez; aunts, Emerita P. Aguirre (+Tomas Aguirre, Jr.) and Ofelia R. Perez (Roberto); cousins, Nellie Davila, Elsie Fisher (Chuck), Laura Jean Martinez (Adam), Melissa Perez, Guy Perez (Monica), Mitzi Seals (Don); Kenneth Wm. Dickerson, Ted Dickerson (Gina), and Keith Dickerson (Sharon)
Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Marchy 2, with the recitation of the holy rosary to begin at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Funeraria del Angel. Mass of resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 3 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
Honored to be serving as pallbearers are Christopher A. Sankovet, Patrick E. Sankovet, Valente Resendez, Abby Resendez, Eddie Varela, and Frankie Gonzalez.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria del Angel, 2906 S. Expressway 77/83, Harlingen, Texas 78550, (956) 428-9004.

SAN BENITO—Daniel (Danny) V. Silva, born on November 3, 1944 in San Benito, Texas to parents, David and Tomasa Silva, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2016. He was 71-years-old.
Danny was a loving grandfather who cheered at Jenessa’s softball games and Markie’s football games. They were his pride and joy who were spoiled by grandpa. Danny also loves his San Benito Greyhounds and never missed a game.
Mr. Silva is preceded in death by his parents, David Silva and Tomasa V. Silva; two sisters Maria Tomasita S. Garcia and Dilia V. Silva; his father-in-law Santiago Perez and mother-in-law Francisca C. Perez.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife Olga P. Silva; his son Mark James (Venessa) Silva and his grandchildren his pride and joy Mark James Silva, Jr. and Jenessa Kaylen Silva; as well as seven siblings David V. (Consuelo) Silva, Delia S. (Reynaldo) Gonzalez, Dionicio V. (Maria Elena) Silva, Delfina S. (Victor) Rodriguez, Dimas V. Silva and Diego V. Silva, all from San Benito, Texas. He is also survived by Diana S. (Romeo) Benavidez from Holland, Michigan; sister-in-law Ninfa P. Fonseca, and brothers-in-law David Fonseca of San Benito, TX, and Enrique Garcia of El Campo,TX.
Serving as pallbearers will be Diego Silva Jr., Dionico M. Silva, Reynaldo Gonzalez Jr., Mel Sanchez, Ramiro Guajardo, and Eric Guajardo.
Visiting hours was held on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. and concluding at 9:00 p.m., with a rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the San Benito Funeral Home Chapel, 1400 West Highway 77, San Benito, Texas 78586.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1300 Combes St., San Benito, Texas. Interment will then follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito.
You are invited to send your condolences to the family, sign the guestbook, and share your memories of Daniel V. Silva online at www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com.
San Benito Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Luis G. Silva, who was a native of San Benito, Texas and lived in Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on February 29, 2016 at the age of 75.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sandy Romeros, (who was so proud of her son’s accomplishments), and brother Joe Silva.
Luis proudly served his country as an enlisted member of the US Army. He was a successful business man in the medical industry for 30 years. He started his business administration management career at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX as an administrative assistant. He continued on to work at the Brownsville Medical Center, excelled as the administrator for Doctors Hospital in Laredo, TX and the Community Hospital in Durango, Colorado. He was an advocate for promoting charitable need services in numerous communities.
He continued to serve as the CEO of Park Place Medical Center and Mid Jefferson Hospital in Port Arthur for many years, he retired and started his own business ventures. He founded and operated several small businesses with Silva Employment Network being his most well-known business. Luis also served on the board of many local charities and businesses including Goodwill Industries, Child Forensic Board, Southeast Texas Inc. and the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce. He was a well-known, well respected, and greatly loved member of the community.
Luis is survived by his wife Kathy Silva, daughter Sarah Silva Lamber, son Luis M. Silva and his three grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Elva Gomez, Elida Aguirre, Bertha Cook, Norma Salamah and his brothers Johnny Romeros Jr., Rene Romeros and Roen Romeros as well as Mr. Juan Romeros.
Services will be held on March 5, 2016 at Levingston Funeral Home located at 5601 39th St, Groves, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association in Luis’ memory https://donatenow.heart.org/.
Luis will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

SAN BENITO—Melissa Marie Serna, 28, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2016.  
She is survived by her loving children, Victor Salomon Serna and Lindsay Marie Serna; parents, Juan G. and Sandra L. Barrera; brothers and sisters, Juan G. (Elvira) Barrera, Sandra (Diego) Barrera, Lyanne Cardona and Noe (Cora) Barrera; paternal grandparents, Noe and Guadalupe Barrera and other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016 from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m., with a holy rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at Thomae Garza Funeral Home in San Benito.
Funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Los Indios, Texas. Interment will follow to Las Rucias Cemetery.
You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Melissa Marie Serna at www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.

SAN BENITO—Maricela “Princess” Medrano, 42, was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, March 21, 2016.
She was born on April 11, 1973 in Harlingen, Texas to her parents, Jesus and Esperanza Medrano.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jesus Medrano Sr. and grandmother Jovita Martinez.
Survivors include her loving mother Esperanza Medrano, her siblings Juan Medrano, Lydia (Juan) Torres, Anita (Javier) Cavazos, Jesus (Martha) Medrano, Mario (Linda) Medrano, Manny (Maggie) Medrano, Rudy (Laura) Medrano, and Oscar Medrano. Maricela is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as her pallbearers will be her brothers Juan Medrano, Jesus Medrano, Mario Medrano, Manny Medrano, Rudy Medrano, and Oscar Medrano.
Maricela (The Princess) enjoyed her hobbies which included singing to the Lord, playing the drums at church, going to the movies, traveling, her coloring books, going out to eat, listening to Radio Vida, and her x-large diet coke. To her everyone was a princess and sweetheart, her favorite phrase was “Te Amo”.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., with a prayer at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday within the San Benito Funeral Home Chapel, 1400 West Highway 77, San Benito, Texas 78586; and on Friday, March 25, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., with a prayer service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at Templo Lirio de Los Valles located at 305 Winchell St. in San Benito, Texas 78586.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Templo Lirio de Los Valles. Interment will then follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
You are invited to send your condolences to the family, sign the guestbook, and share your memories of Maricela online at www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com.
San Benito Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements, (956) 361-9192.

RIO HONDO—Aurora E. Quintanilla was born on December 18, 1924 in Brownsville to Nacario Escamilla and Ignacia Salas and went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2016 at the age of 91.
She was preceded in death by her son, Rolando Moreno (formerly from Mercedes, TX).
Aurora is survived by her children Yolanda Moreno Trevino (San Antonio), Sandra Torres (Houston), and Maria Garza (Jose) from Michigan. She is also survived by her grandchildren Joseph Edward Trevino and Omega Trevino (San Antonio) Juan Hernandez, Jr.; Yolanda Arriola (Frank), Sylvia Garcia (Jose) (Houston), Michelle Gutierrez (Harlingen), Maribel Garza, Juanita Sanchez, Angelica Freeman and Joanna Garza from Michigan, and Rolando Moreno, Jr. from Georgia; her brother, Jose Humberto Gutierrez (Irma) from San Antonio and Astrid Gutierrez from Matamoros; 26 greatgrandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Fidel Ortega III being her pride and joy and who is the only one she verbally declared would be entitled to everything she left behind. Her request will be honored by her daughters. Unfortunately, because there are so many names impossible to remember no other names will be mentioned.
Mrs. Quintanilla at her request is being cremated and her ashes disposed as expressed to her daughters before she left on her long journey. Funeral services will not be held. Her daughters’ sincerest appreciation is extended to the Harlingen Medical Center, doctors and staff, and to Windsor Atrium Nursing Home personnel and staff who made her last days as easy as possible. They also wish to express their gratitude to the many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who came to pay their respects, especially to their dearest friend, Mela Lozano for her support.
You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Aurora E. Quintanilla at www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.

Oscar Meza of San Benito, Texas entered into eternal life with our Lord Savior on April 15, 2016.  
He was born at Dolly Vinsant Hospital of San Benito to Carlos and Virginia Meza on October 9, 1959.
He is preceded in death by his wife Esmeralda (Lala) Saldana Meza, father Carlos Bernabe Meza and mother Virgina (Ramos) Meza. He is survived by his four siblings Rosa Guerrero (Ruben Guerrero), Gloria M Garcia, Carlos Meza Jr (Diana Meza) and Arnold Meza (Adriana Meza), as well as his best friend/brother Aaron Armstrong. Although, Oscar never had children of his own; he was quick to tell you that his many nephews and nieces were his children.
Oscar was a carpenter by trade; however those close to him knew he was handy with any tool. A native Texan, he lived all over Texas but always called San Benito home. He enjoyed helping his family and friends with all kinds of home repairs but his true passion was fishing. Regardless if it was fresh or salt water he enjoyed the tranquility of the outdoors. Oscar was never short of fish stories, whether he was on the boat or on the pier with those he loved.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Calidad Home Health Services for all the wonderful care they provided to Oscar in his final days.
Memorial services will be held at Thomae Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas on Sunday April 17, 2016. Viewing will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., with a chapel service at 3 p.m.

Alfredo Gomez, 52, born January 18, 1964 and a lifetime resident of San Benito, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2016 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was known for his love of shooting pool and had lots of good friends, Miller, Lorenzo and Rey Chavez were just three of many.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Genoveva Trevino Gomez; and father, Raul Vega Gomez.
He is survived by four sisters and two brothers: Guadalupe (Emilio) Bernal, Irma Flores, Leticia Gomez, Yolanda Van Praag, Raul Gomez, Jr., and George Gomez. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts uncles, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home.
You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Alfredo Gomez at: www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.

Rosa Maria Gomez, 74-years-old, was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was born on June 9, 1941 in Monterrey, N.L. to parents Benjamin Guevara and Juana Gaytan Bustos.
Rosa was an active member of Primera Iglesia Bautista. She was involved in many programs such as PTA/PTO, SBCISD Parental Involvement, Niño’s Head Start Child Advocate, as well as an active member of the community.
She is preceded in death by her grandson Jose Felix Guzman.
Survivors include her loving mother Juanita Gaytan, one sister Alejandra (Juan) Davila, her children Jorge Luis (Rosemary) Gomez, Benjamin (Rosa) Gomez, Elizabeth (Pedro) Gomez, Rosa Anna (Mark) Montemayor, Celina (Carlos) Perez, and Belinda (Rogelio) Medrano. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., with a prayer service to begin at 7:00 p.m., within the San Benito Funeral Home Chapel, 1400 West Highway 77, San Benito, Texas 78586.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Primera Iglesia Bautista, 501 W. Robertson St, San Benito, Texas 78586. Interment will then follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, TX.
You are invited to send your condolences to the family, sign the guestbook, and share your memories of Rosa online at www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com.
San Benito Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements, (956) 361-9192.

Lidia L. Guajardo, 87, entered into her rest on Monday, May 23, 2016 in Harlingen, TX.  
Lidia was a devoted wife, mother, mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother who will be deeply missed.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Santiago Guajardo Sr., parents Guillermo and Ignacia Lopez, brothers, Guadalupe (+Damacia) and Paulino Lopez and one great grandson Aiden Matthew Leal.
Left to cherish her memory are her children; Santiago (Eva) Guajardo Jr and Janie (Joe) Palma, siblings; Dora (+Gilberto) Sosa, Pete (Yolanda), Benny (Mary) and her sister in law Juanita Lopez. Also surviving Lidia are her grandchildren Eddie (Sasha) Palma, Savannah (Abel), Stephanie (Erik), and Samantha Guajardo, Elijah and Ethaniel Palma; great grandchildren Annabeth Aguirre, Emery Jane Palma and Ezekiel Palma
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Thomae Garza Funeral Directors.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Benedicts Catholic Church with burial to follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito.
Serving as pallbearers are Eddie Palma, Elijah Palma, Abel Aguirre, Erik Leal, Willie Lopez and Ashton De La Cruz. Ethaniel Palma will be serving as honorary pallbearer.
You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Lidia L. Guajardo at www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-133

SAN BENITO—Petra Sandoval Munguia, 79, passed away at home in her sleep in El Ranchito, TX on May 7, 2016. She was born in Rancho La Rosita on July 30, 1936. She was a Eucharistic Minister, Liturgical Reader, Sacristan and active member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church in El Ranchito, Texas. She was employed by Esparza & Zepeda Produce Packer and always drove to work with her special group of girl friends. She was very active with her grandchildrens’ extra curricular activities from ballet to marching band, always making sure they were on time. She helped many that were recovering from surgeries or on their final moments leading them into the light so they could be reunited with the Lord.
Gardening, collecting rocks and bells from her trips around the world were some of her biggest hobbies. Her strong and fiesty character was a reflection of the strength with which she loved others. She was Petra until the end.
She is preceded in death by her two sons Vicente and Alfonso Munguia, her parents Juan and Magdalena Sandoval. Her siblings Amador and Nelda Sandoval.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years Alfonso Munguia, daughter Odelia Longoria, son-in-law Romeo Longoria, granddaughter Cassandra Longoria, grandson Romeo David Longoria and great-grandson Josiah Richard Garcia; and her siblings Hector Sandoval, Juan Jose Sandoval, Adalberto Sandoval and America Duran.
Special thanks to her provider, Hermelinda Pena, for the wonderful care and love she showed our mom for the past 2 1/2 years, and to Gentiva Hospice for the wonderful end of life care.
Visitation will be at the Munguia residence on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rosary will be held at St. Ignatius in El Ranchito, TX at 7 p.m.
Memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in El Ranchito, TX followed by burial at Naranjo Cemetery.
Please sign online guest book at www.trinityfunerals.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 364-2444.

Alicia M. Garcia, 92, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016.  
She was born on January 19, 1924 in San Benito, TX; and was one of six children born to Gonzala Martinez.
Alicia spent her childhood in San Benito, before marrying the love of her life, Tim Garcia, and moving to Harlingen.
She spent the vast majority of her career working for Adams and Graham Law Firm.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Felicia Whitford, and her husband, Lee as well as her grandchildren, Tim, Brandon, and Jacolby.
Visitation will be held today within the San Benito Funeral Home Chapel from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m.
Celebration of life mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in San Benito, TX on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow to Mont Meta Memorial Cemetery in San Benito.

Francisco U. Sierra, 79, of El Ranchito, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Sierra was the world’s best dad and loving grandfather. He was hard working and dedicated to his family’s well-being. He will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiliberto and Isabel Urdiales Sierra; and six siblings.
Surviving him is his wife, Estela L. Sierra; one son, Gilberto (Elizabeth) Sierra; five daughters: Sylvia (Cruz) Garcia, Norma (Jesus) Rodriguez, Diana (Jose G.) Becerra, Marvelia Garcia, and Odilia (+Ruben) Avalos; 20 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Also surviving Mr. Sierra are three siblings: Domingo Sierra, Concepcion Rios, and Tomasa Cantu.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a holy rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home.
Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2016 at San Ignacio Catholic Church in El Ranchito, Texas. Interment will follow at Sierra Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Kevin Cortez, Cruz Garcia, Jr.; Ruben Avalos, Jr.; Roberto Avalos, Jose G. Becerra, Jr.; Gilberto Becerra, David Andrade, and Charles Rodriguez.
You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Francisco U. Sierra at www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.

Jesus Miguel Wise also known to family and friends as JM or Jesse, passed away on June 29, 2016, at the age of 59. He was born and raised in San Benito, Texas. He graduated from San Benito High School in 1975 and furthered his education at Pan American University.
He is preceded in death by his parents Margarito and Viola Wise.
He is survived by three sons, Michael, Jonathan, Timothy, grandson Mason and his three sisters Linda Wise Marin (Ruben), Cynthia Wise Galvan (David) Dolores Wise Barrera (Mario) and loving nieces and nephews Yvett, Richard, Ruben, Alec, Stephanie, Frances, Katherine, and Andrea.
JM was totally dedicated to his work and to the support of his family. During his leisure time, he played the guitar along side his buddies and was known for his fishing abilities and barbecuing skills especially at Dallas Cowboy tailgate parties. JM lived his life to its fullest and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral mass will be held at St. Benedict’s Church, 351 S Bowie St., San Benito, Texas on July 29, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. After the mass, a “Celebration of Life” will be held in the parish hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125 or by phone to the memory of Jesus Miguel Wise C/O Linda Marin 1-800-242-8721.

The trumpet sounded for a faithful servant, Olga M. Cavazos, on August 3, 2016 to join her Lord and savior in heaven.  Olga was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.  Her life was dedicated for 44 years to the education of youth.  Olga was also a fierce advocate and supporter of the FFA. Above all she lived her life in service for her Lord and Savior.

Olga is survived by her daughter Denise C. Lopez (Luis), sons Daniel Cavazos III (Raquel), and David Cavazos.  Also surviving her are six grandchildren, Daniel B. Cavazos IV, Christian T. Cavazos, Alejandro, Alfonso, Michell, Marlin Roque, great grandchildren Arturo Jr., Miranda, Diego, Arleth, Alexandra and Evan. One sister Carmela Cavazos (Nancy), one brother Alberto Montemayor Jr. (Sherrie) and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Olga was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 42 years, Daniel Cavazos, parents, Alberto Montemayor, Angelica Garcia Montemayor, her sister Minerva Cargill (Charles), and one grandchild Bethany Leeann Cavazos.

Visitations will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016, at the San Benito Funeral Home Chapel from 2 to 9 p.m. with a celebration of life service at 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at 1 p.m. at the San Benito Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Armando Escamilla leading the service.  Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.

Pallbearers taking her to her eternal resting place are her sons Daniel Cavazos III, David Cavazos, and Luis Lopez; her grandsons Daniel B. Cavazos, Christian T. Cavazos, Alejandro and Alfonso Roque.

Olga will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and many in the community whose lives she touched.

You are invited to send your condolences to the family, sign the guestbook, and share your memories of Olga online at www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com.

San Benito Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements, (956) 361-9192.