Funeraria Del Angel Mont Meta

Marcos Trevino Benavides, 83, of Harlingen, Texas joined the warm embrace of our Lord on December 26th, 2022. Marcos was the youngest of seven children born to Atilano and Beatrice Benavides in Los Fresnos Texas. His sisters Delfina, Edelmira, Guadalupe, Anita, Olivia and brother Roberto, all preceded Marcos in passing. Husband to Bertha (Nee Villanueva) father of Tobias Benavides and Clarissa Downey the beloved grandfather to Robert, Heather and Gryphon as well as great grandchildren Hailey, Holly and Harley. He will also be lovingly remembered by Shari, Trenton and Dana along with countless nieces and nephews and their respective families. Throughout his life, Marcos only lived...

Mark Mehaffey, age 64, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at his Harlingen home. He was born in Abilene,TX on July 15, 1958 to Dolores Glenn Mehaffey and Thomas Claude Mehaffey. Mark was an honest, loyal, joyful man who was liked by all and loved by many. At the time of his death, he was employed by TNT Crane & Rigging, formerly known as Kuhn Crane. He was a dedicated worker, and felt honored to be a part of this organization and was proud of those he called 'My Guys'. Mark was known for his sense of humor and positive attitude.. He was an avid hunter and was in his 'Happy Place' when he was hunting. Mark was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Gaye Woodall. Left...

The Golden Gates parted and Heaven received an angel. Our beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Flavia M. Santana passed passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on November 23, 2022. Flavia was a strong woman of faith and served in various women's ministries throughout the RGV. She had the voice of an angel and sang in many church choirs. She was a Sunday school teacher and raised her children and grandsons to love the Lord. Flavia worked for the State of Texas for over 26 years and found the time to attend college and receive her degree in social work. After retirement, she worked with her husband at his welding shop in San Benito. Flavia will be...

Barbara R. Lapeyre, 93, a resident of Bastrop, Texas and former resident of Brownsville and San Benito, joined her Lord in heaven on July 28, 2022. Born Barbara Lee Catherine Routier on June 20, 1929, in Houma, Louisiana, to Louis E. and Corinne W. Routier, she graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1946 and College of the Sacred Heart Grand Coteau in 1950. Barbara married Louis F. Lapeyre on August 2, 1950 and the couple moved their family to Brownsville, Texas in 1957. They were blessed with 11 children, and for three decades, she was a teacher at St. Mary's Catholic School. Barbara is survived by her siblings...

Ascension "Chon" V. Martinez went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2022, at age 88, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in San Benito, Texas on May 25, 1933 where he remained as a lifelong resident. Chon was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was the owner of Martinez construction and his legacy can be seen throughout the Harlingen community and surrounding areas through his skilled craftsmanship. Chon enjoyed his retirement working on various projects and always found time to enjoy a good western movie. He was a faithful servant for many...

Eldon Lee Zieger, age 78, of Laguna Vista, Texas passed away the morning of Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:48 a.m. Eldon was born July 24, 1943 in San Benito, TX to Nina Zieger and Paul Zieger. Eldon was born in Harlingen and raised in San Benito. He joined the Air Force and enjoyed playing tennis during the time of his service. He then continued to play semi-professionally while living in Houston and working for Gulf Oil. Later on, he transplanted back to Brownsville where he owned and operated Rio Mobile Home and RV Park for 34 years. During his time in Brownsville, he became an avid bird watcher, a published photographer and a tour guide where he enthusiastically shared his knowledge....

Charles Ernest Bothwell, 94, peacefully passed away at his residence in Harlingen, Texas on December 7th, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joanne Claire Bothwell, his four children, Robert, Michael, Tim, and Patricia, eleven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Charles, "Chuck," was born on February 27th, 1927 in Combes, Texas. He graduated from Carrollton High School in Ohio. He served in the Navy during World War II. After his service, he moved back to the Rio Grande Valley and started Bothwell Electric Company. He was an avid fisherman for redfish, trout, and flounder in the Laguna Madre for 70 years. A visitation service will be held at Del Angel Funeral Home...