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Judy
September 3, 2024
Can´t believe it´s 21 years without our T! Still miss her so much!! But the hope is still bright to see her soon!!! The resurrection is such an amazing promise from Jehovah. Soon we will see and touch and hear her, her laugh and smile We just need to endure to the end of this system then all the blessings will be shared by so many that have waited patiently for Jehovah and his promised paradise to come!!
Sarah Fugate
April 2, 2022
To think you would be celebrating your 36th Birthday tomorrow. There´s not a day that goes by that I don´t think about you. I miss your smile, your hugs, your raspy voice, and yes the home made skits and funniest home videos that we would create. You were one of a kind. Thank you for being the best childhood friend/soul sister ever. I will always cherish the 17 years that I got to be apart of your life. Love and miss you always T
Judy
September 3, 2020
Last post was from her mother. judy — whoops (my mistake)
Judy Benavides
September 3, 2020
Can’t believe it’s been 17 years! She’s been gone as long as she was here. But our precious hope is sooner to come then ever. Can’t wait to hear her laugh and deep raspy voice and hug her non stop. I miss her so much!!
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Jessica S
April 4, 2016
She would be freaking out about being 30! I wonder where she would be today, married, kids, what not. I can't wait to see her again and have her back in our lives. I love her every day that's passed.
Marissa Benavides-Cullison
April 3, 2016
Today is her birthday and she would of been 30! I miss her so soo much it hurts so bad still almost 13 years later. I can't wait until I can hug her so tight again and talk to her! Love her so much!! paradise can't come soon enough.
Brooke Sanders
April 17, 2013
Tamerra is still in our hearts and we can't wait til the day we can see her smiling face again in the new world. She is still greatly missed by all who knew her. My heart goes out to the Benavides family. Miss you all and think of you all the time.
Brooke Sanders
January 5, 2011
Stay strong all who where close to tamerra and remember the paradise is right around the corner. Stay close to Jehovah and his organization. We will see T's smiling face soon:D We all miss her very much! Love you Benavides Family
ariannna benavides
August 30, 2007
this is arianna i miss you i miss your smile and i still shed the tear ever once and a while even though its diffrent now your still here soms how my heart wont let you go and i need you to know i miss you
arianna benavides
August 30, 2007
this is arianna i miss you so much itsbeen 4 years now i cant whait for the paridise i love you and i miss you your in my memarey your still in my heart im so sad sometimes i cry i miss you i miss your smile and i still shed the tear ever once and a while even though its diffent now your still here some my heart wont let you go and i need you to now i miss you
Jessica Sicurella
January 28, 2007
It's been nearly 4 years since Tamerra has died and I miss her so much. I heard a saying the other day and it really reminded me of how I feel about her. " It took me loosing you to really find you." And I think that is so true. Because now that she is gone I really realize who we were and what she meant to me. How much we take people forgranted then realize how much we love them after they are gone. I realized that I loved Tamerra not only for who she was, but what she brought out in me. She truly was a special person and she is in my thoughts and dreams everyday. I love her so much. My heart goes out to her family.
All my love...
Megan Pavia
May 17, 2006
This is Megan Tamerra's cousin. I can't wait to see her in the pardise. I will always keep her in my prayers. It has been two years i and i miss her so. love always Megan
molly leeberg
September 11, 2004
you've been gone for a year, its so hard to belive, it seems like only yesterday we got the terrible news you were gone, the pain is still very close to all of us, but at least we know that we have the hope of seeing you again not to far from now and we know that you are just sleeping without a care in the world. you've beat us all to the new system and i can't wait to see you there looking as beautful as always and having your bright smile on your face that we all love so much. i love you with all my heart and i hope to see you soon.
Michael Nguyen
September 10, 2004
It has been about a year, and still, she is not forgotten (and I hope that is stays this way. I still miss seeing her at my work after she gets out of the Kindom Hall meetings on Sundays. You haven't been forgotten, Tamerra.
Molly Nichole
September 24, 2003
September 5, 2003 your life was taken away. You were only 17. Around September 10, 2003 you came home, unfortunately it was in something we like to call a Urn. September 13, 2003 your funeral was held. Close to 500 people attended, you had so many friends and family. And Today and Forever you will remain in my heart and i will never forget you. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE.
In loving memory to
Tamerra eileen benavides:
You were the most amazing person i ever knew and ever will know. You were so spirited, so full of life. you were so willing to give, never take. you effected so many peoples lifes whether you knew it or not.(you effected mine). you always stood by your friends, (you never left me)you never just loved someone with half of your heart, you love everyone full hearted and you made sure you let them know. I doubt there is anyone who even compares to you. You were my best friend you were my sister and i miss you so much. I will keep you in my heart and thoughts forever. and to the benavides family ( my family) i love you all soo much and keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I love you forever and always tamerra, you were the best person i ever knew and ever will know.
Gary Baugher
September 22, 2003
What can I say about Tamerra? Even though I didn't know her all to well, she affected me in a profound way. What little conversation me and her had would brighten up my day. She had one of the most memorable smiles, the one that can pick you up, and put you above anything or anyone else. She was always such a bright person, who touched peoples lives, and filled their hearts with love.
May she rest in peace..
Gary Baugher
Lori Bright
September 22, 2003
We went to our meeting at our
Kingdom Hall yesterday.
My youngest daughter had grabbed my son Ryan's bible by mistake. She was looking through it and then she turned to the very back, my heart stopped as this is what we saw
Tamerra (heart'z) luv's Ya!
(I'm so dumb) haha
Needless to say we burst into tears.
That is how sweet she was, she always let you know how she felt about you. Her sense of humor, which always was followed by that beautiful smile
will always be with us!!
We miss her and will continue to miss her until that JOYOUS day
when she will be reunited with her family and all the friends that love her so much!!!!
What a HAPPY day that will be
and not far off!!
Keeping you in our prayers everday that
Jehovah give you the strength to
endure the pain in your hearts.
And help you remember that Tamerra
is safe in Jehovah's memory!!
There she lives for he is a God not
of the dead but of the living!!
Luke 20:38
Scott&Judy,Kareena,Marissa,Z alexxa
and Arianna our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you everyday!!
Lori Bright and family
PS. Tamerra was one of my daughters
best friends,
Crystal(Bright)Young
she brought such Joy and Happiness to her life.........as she did to ALL her friends and she is greatly loved and missed by so many of her peers. YOU are all in our prayers too!!
Marc Folsom
September 14, 2003
First off, I wanted to say that Tamerra is such a beautiful person, insde and out. She was so much fun to be with. I remember the first time I met her was at the Steak'n' Shake she's so funny. I remember her always laughing, and having fun no matter what we were doing, and that is how i will always remember her. I can't wait till I can see her again and be able to welcome her to a perfect life w/ open arms.
To her family and friends much love. And I am keeping you in my thoughts and heart. And praying for God to give the needed strength to pull us through such a difficult time. I LOVE YOU ALL.
Norlajean Folsom
September 11, 2003
To The Benavides Family
Our hearts and prayers are with you for the loss of such a fantastic, loving, caring, and funny daughter/sister. May Jehovah comfort all of you untill the new system, where we will be able to welcome Tamerra back with open arms and one huge group hug.
Love,
Brian and Norlajean Folsom and family
marissa benavides
September 11, 2003
tamerra was my older sister and my whole family misses her very much! i wish tamerra could see how many ppl miss and love her! and wish that she was still alive!it is horrible how she died but she died happy and next to the one person she actually liked alot and he liked her(alex lovejoy)!we all miss her and cant wait until the paridise is here so we could all see her again!
sincerely, her lil sister marissa
Cindy O'BRIEN
September 10, 2003
When I heard the tragic news Friday night, I'm sure I reacted as many have, first a gasp, then silence in disbelief. I was unable to utter a word initially, then an overwhelming sadness cloaked me and my heart began to hurt. As a mother, I can think of nothing more terrible than the death of a child. However, after seeing the family Monday night, I realized how deep their faith in Jehovah God is. Though we are all very sad, we all share the wonderful hope of the resurrection and we look forward to the very near future when we will be able to welcome back Tamerra from the grave. What a joyous day that will be!!!
William & Lynn, Stefany, Sarah, (Illinois)& Shannon Saracco
September 10, 2003
Our hearts, prayers and thoughts are with the Benevides and Pavia families. There is no greater tragedy, than to lose a child. May Jehovah strengthen you, as we await the resurrection of our loved ones, by Jesus to our Paradise earth.
Shannon & Stefany Saracco
September 10, 2003
Benavides family,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you on your and everyones lose of Tamerra. I've always had beautiful thoughts of all your girls, Tamerra will be missed greatly! You'll be in my prayers.
Beth Leeberg
September 10, 2003
I loved and still do love Tamerra very much. She is very special and played a special part in all our lives. Tamerra was fun, outgoing and always put others before herself.She was a very spiritual girl and did the right things.She treated her parents and sisters like gold along with her friends.She was never sad always happy and we will remember the good memories we had with her and look back and laugh on them remembering our sweet T.We will all miss her very much and look forward to seeing her in paradise.I Love you always and forever!
Ashley Calandria
September 9, 2003
My deepest regrets go out to your family. I was a classmate of Tamerra's at Marquardt and when she was briely at Glenbard East. I still frequently saw her after she left and stayed in contact. I am greatly saddend by her death and am still in shock. Tamerra was a beautiful person inside and out and it is a horrible thing to realize she is gone. I wept for her as I know many others have and will. She was a great person and was a joy to have had in my life. My heart goes out to her family
Sympathetically,
Ashley Calandria
Diane Mantyla
September 9, 2003
My sincere sympathy to the family of Tamerra. As a mother, my heart goes out to you. May Jehovah comfort you in this sad time. Christian love, Diane
Matt Nickel
September 9, 2003
To the Parents and Family of Tamerra-
My name is Matt Nickel. I met your daughter at a WWE wrestling event at the
All-State Arena this past January. Yes, I am the one with the poster that said
MATTRESS. I am terribly sorry to hear about your daughter. I know that I
never had the chance to personally meet you two or your family, but I would
like to pay my respect and say that I am sorry. I cannot make it to the wake
being that I am 4 hours away from there. I am out at Western Illinois
University. Tamerra and I still remained in contact over the past 8 months by
chatting online. She is an amazing girl. Beyond her physical beauty is her
inner beauty. She was kind, smart, caring, full of life, smiling every chance
she could, and she was full of life. There were no flaws in her. She was an
angel sent from above. Once again, I would like to say sorry and my prayers
are with her and your family.
Sincerely,
Matt Nickel
717 Henninger Hall
730 W. University Dr.
Macomb, IL 61455
Michael Etchoe
September 9, 2003
Tamerra E. Benavides was a really intelligent person. She had a great personality and was a very brilliant girl. I had gone to school with her and shes was a great student. She would always make her friends laugh and put a smile on there face when they are down she would get them to be happy again. She would have a great time with all her freinds and family. The first day I met her she was really nice than other girls and after that day we became friends and we wold always sit next to each other in the lunch room and we would always get the group together.
Tamerra E. Benavides we will miss u and u will always be in my heart.
Love, Hugs and Kisses :)
Michael E. Etchoe
R.I.P. u will always be there for me in my heart when I am down.
Malorie Plimmer
September 9, 2003
Tamerra E. Benavides was a ray of sunshine, a breathe of fresh air. I had gone to school with her for many years and shared many memories. It didn't matter if I was having a bad day or a good day she would always make me lauph and just put a smile on my face. She was the most original person I have ever met. She was really an amazing person, smart, friendly, always smiling, always sharing a good story. Her famous humor will be forever remembered. Tamerra I love you and will miss you dearly, keep smiling over us! Everyones angel has gone to heaven!
Hugs and kisses,
Malorie Plimmer
R.I.P. little angel
Bruce , Laura & Sarah Sheeks
September 9, 2003
We are deeply sorry.It is always a shock when somebody leaves us unannounced and too young.Our prays and thoughts are with all..
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