Benito Flores Medina

Medina, Benito Flores
went to rest on May 1, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Reyna P. Medina, his children Carolyn Bejarano, Regina Medina, Ronnie/Velia Medina, Sandra Medina, Liz Medina and Raymond/Angie Medina. He was blessed with 12 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great grandchildren. Benny was born in Jerome, Arizona to Manuel Medina and Bessie Flores on March 11, 1927. He spent his childhood in Phoenix, Mayer and Prescott Arizona. Benny was in the Army serving his country from June 28, 1945 to February 27, 1947. He started his career working in the mines at the Iron King Mine in Prescott, and at the Baghdad Cypress Mine in Baghdad, AZ and retired after 32 years from Magma Copper Co. in Superior where he worked as a miner and supervisor. In his spare time Benny's passion was boxing. He volunteered for 15 plus years at the Superior Boys' Club training boys in boxing techniques and was a personal trainer for many young men in Superior. He had them participate in boxing matches at Magma Club in Superior, Phoenix, Mississippi, and Las Vegas. Benny made his cursillo in Phoenix, Arizona on March 4-7, 1965. He was very active in the cursillo movement of the Catholic Church for many, many years. Benny enjoyed spending time at La Esquina restaurant with his mining buddies sharing stories about their mining experiences, boxing matches, and their children. Benny and Reyna moved to Mesa/Gilbert Arizona area on November 22, 2002. They frequently visited their friends in Superior. Many people will remember Benny, his smile and his story telling. The family requests making donations in lieu of flowers to the Cancer Society on behalf of Benito F. Medina. Viewing will be Thursday, May 12 at Superior Funeral Home, 379 Ray Road from 4:oo to 6:00 pm.. Services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi in Superior, Arizona on Friday, May 13, 2011. Rosary will be at 10:00 am and mass at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Fairview Cementary in Superior.