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Our family and staff appreciate and thank you for visiting our funeral home's website. We understand the difficulty of making decisions regarding funeral and cremation services. Our hope is that our website will give you resources that will help simplify your decisions in a period when it is often difficult to make decisions. Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors has been helping families since 1941 with traditional funerals, graveside services, cremations, national transporting services and burials at sea.

Aurora Padilla Perez, 63, de Bayview, TX nacio el 28 de noviembre del 1962 en Tabasco, Mexico. Fallecio el 20 de enero d...
01/21/2026

Aurora Padilla Perez, 63, de Bayview, TX nacio el 28 de noviembre del 1962 en Tabasco, Mexico. Fallecio el 20 de enero de 2026 en Harlingen, TX. El velorio se llevará a cabo el jueves 22 de enero de 2026, de 3:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. con el rezo del Santo Rosario a las 7:00 p.m. en la Funeraria Thomae-Garza en San Benito, Texas. Se celebrará una misa conmemorativa el viernes 23 de enero de 2026, a las 10:00 a.m., en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresa, ubicada en 1300 Combes St., San Benito, Texas, seguida de la cremación de acuerdo con sus deseos. Puede firmar el libro de visitas en línea, encender una vela en su memoria o enviar mensajes de condolencia a la familia de Aurora Padilla Perez en www.thomaegarza.com. Los servicios funerarios están a cargo de la funeraria y crematorio Thomae-Garza, ubicada en 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.
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Jay Roger Barker, 94, of Harlingen/Port Isabel. TX passed away at home on January 17, 2026. Jay was born in Chillicothe,...
01/20/2026

Jay Roger Barker, 94, of Harlingen/Port Isabel. TX passed away at home on January 17, 2026. Jay was born in Chillicothe, Missouri on January 21, 1931, where he grew up in the country around Brymer, Missouri. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1948 and served through 1952. He was stationed in Port Isabel, TX where he met Emma Perez, fell in love and was married. Jay and Emma moved back to Missouri where they lived and raised their 3 children. He worked at K.W. Dart for 5 years and at Butler for 10 years in Kansas City, Missouri. After the family moved to Victoria Texas, they had one more child. Jay was a very loving man that dedicated his entire life to raising his children and loving and supporting his family. He worked at Dupont until he was injured. He became self employed buying and selling cars on his car lot. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. officiated by Trent William Roach III, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, TX. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Church of Christ, 310 S. Tarnava St, Port Isabel, TX., officiated by Bill Roach, Jr. with interment to follow at Port Isabel City Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by U.S. Coastguard of South Padre Island and American Veterans Chapter 1 of Brownsville. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Jay Roger Barker at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.
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Ramon C. Hernandez, 80, of San Benito, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A visitation will be held on Mond...
01/19/2026

Ramon C. Hernandez, 80, of San Benito, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas. A Chapel Service will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home with a burial to follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, Texas. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Ramon C. Hernandez at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.
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It is with great sadness that we post the passing of Bear (Hilario) Azocar, Class of 82' Port Isabel High School. https:...
01/17/2026

It is with great sadness that we post the passing of Bear (Hilario) Azocar, Class of 82' Port Isabel High School.
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The death has occurred of BEAR (HILARIO) AZOCAR of Cork City, Cork Ireland, on 13/01/2026. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

Jose R. “Tito” Gomez, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on February 21, 1944...
01/16/2026

Jose R. “Tito” Gomez, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on February 21, 1944, in San Vicente Texas. Tito lived a life defined by devotion to family, a strong work ethic, and a deep connection to the land he loved. A man of the land, Tito found purpose and peace in farming. He spent countless years working in the fields—tilling soil, planting crops, and harvesting the fruits of his labor. Whether riding his tractor or walking through rows of crops under the Texas sun, he found peace and fulfillment in honest labor embraced the rhythm of rural life with pride and gratitude. Farming was not just an occupation for Tito; it was a way of life that reflected his values of perseverance and humility.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church, 228 Huisache Ave., with a Burial to follow to Tres Norias Cemetery in Santa Monica, Texas. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Jose R. "Tito" Gomez at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.
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Joseph Michael Ortega "Joe", age 32 entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. He ...
01/16/2026

Joseph Michael Ortega "Joe", age 32 entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. He was born on July 5, 1993, in Bedford, Texas. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1001 US-77 BUS. Following the mass, Joseph will be laid to rest at the San Benito Memorial Park Cemetery in San Benito, Texas. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Joseph Michael Ortega “Joe” at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331
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Danny Myers Low, 82, of Rancho Viejo, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. A Graveside...
01/14/2026

Danny Myers Low, 82, of Rancho Viejo, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Danny Myers Low at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.
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Jose G. Cuevas, Jr., “Captain Joe Cuevas” a life-long resident of Port Isabel, Texas passed away peacefully on January 1...
01/12/2026

Jose G. Cuevas, Jr., “Captain Joe Cuevas” a life-long resident of Port Isabel, Texas passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at the age of 57 at his home, surrounded by his wife and loving family. Jose was born on June 25, 1968, in Brownsville, Texas and was the beloved son of the late Maria and Jose Cuevas Sr. He graduated from Port Isabel High School in 1986. In 1989, Jose pursued a career in law enforcement and served for two years as a police officer with the Port Isabel Police Department in Port Isabel, Texas. He dedicated himself to protecting others with integrity, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility. Beyond his service, he was a Laguna Madre youth baseball coach, giving his time generously and teaching children far more than the game—he taught teamwork, confidence, and heart. Jose was the kind of person whose presence made things feel steady, familiar, and warm. To us, his family, he was the heart of our home and the constant thread that held us together. He showed his love in everyday ways: showing up, listening, laughing, and always making room for one more person at the table. Family and friends were never separate in his eyes; if you were near him long enough, you became both. Jose was proud to be a father to his five children, a role he carried with devotion and quiet strength. In every stage of their lives, he was their loudest supporter, always encouraging every dream, celebrating every effort, and standing beside them in every endeavor, no matter how big or small. He taught us patience, resilience, and how to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Those lessons were shared not only at home, but also in the community he served so faithfully. As a fishing captain, he found peace on the water, sharing his love of fishing with anyone lucky enough to be on the boat beside him. Jose was the proud owner of Los Tortugos Seafood Market restaurant, alongside his wife, Violeta, and that restaurant reflected who he was: welcoming, hardworking, and built around bringing people together. It was more than a business—it was a gathering place filled with laughter, stories, and good food. When he wasn’t working or with family, you could often find him at a concert, fully alive in the music, soaking in the joy of the moment or deep-sea fishing maxing out on red snappers with his closest friends and family. Though our hearts are heavy, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and the love he gave so freely. His legacy lives on in his children, in the community he protected, in the players he coached, in the people he guided on the water, and in the many friendships he nurtured along the way. We take comfort in knowing that his life was full, his love was deeply felt, and his spirit will remain with us—steady, familiar, and warm—always.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 705 S. Longoria St., with a burial to follow to Port Isabel City Cemetery in Port Isabel, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, family request that donatations be made to Jose Cuevas Memorial Fund, Plains Capital Bank; routing Number: 111322994. Account Number: 7443896405 for the continuation support of the Annual Superintendent's PIISD Fishing Tournament.

You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Jose Guadalupe Cuevas, Jr. at www.thomaegarza.com.Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.

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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Emilio D. Trevino, who entered eternal rest on January 8, 2026, at the age...
01/12/2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Emilio D. Trevino, who entered eternal rest on January 8, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on February 27, 1941, in La Tina, Texas, Emilio lived a life defined by hard work, strong values, and an enduring love for his family, the land, and the traditions of ranch life. A true cowboy at heart, Emilio loved his horses and found joy in ranching, rodeos, hunting, and fishing. The outdoors was his sanctuary, and he was happiest working the land, riding horseback, or sharing stories from his many adventures. His passion for these traditions was passed down to his family and will live on through them. Services will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. wit a 7:00 p.m. Rosary at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas, where family and friends will gather to celebrate Emilio’s life and honor his memory. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Las Rucias Sacred Heart Church,16584 US-281, with a burial to follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, Texas. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Emilio D. Treviño at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331. Emilio D. Trevino will be deeply missed, but his spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.
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